Deeming By-law (DEEM)

A Deeming By-law (DEEM) application deems areas of land to no longer be part of a registered Plan of Subdivision. This type of by-law permits certain lots, or parts of lots, on a Plan of Subdivision to merge. This process has similar results to a lot addition. The Planning Act requires a Deeming By-law for Plans of Subdivision registered at least eight years before a DEEM application.

The DEEM application process takes two to three months on average to complete.

Application Submission

The applicant submits an application via ePLAN. 

After receiving an application, the Development Technician will conduct a preliminary ‘Prescreen Review’ task to ensure that the required plans and documents have been successfully uploaded. The Development Technician will also ensure all submitted plans and documents meet the City’s ePLAN Submission Standards and the application fees have been determined and confirmed. 

Note: The submission does not become an application with the benefit of a review timeline until it passes the City’s ‘Prescreen Review’ process and the application fees are paid. 

For more information on how to submit an application, please refer to the DEEM ePLAN Quick Reference Guide. For the application fees, please refer to the City’s Fee By-law. 

Deeming (DEEM) Application Form 

 

Application Circulation

After a successful ‘Prescreen Review’ process, the Development Technician will circulate the file to the assigned Planner and internal and external agencies for review.

Staff Review and Comments

Staff will work with the applicant to resolve issues identified during the review. If applicable, the applicant will revise and resubmit plans and documents for additional review.

Application goes to Council for consideration and approval

Council reviews and decides on the application.

Approval

Council approves the By-law, which would be forwarded to the City’s Legal Department for registration.

Registration

The By-law is registered on title.