The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has recently introduced a modernized approach to the Environmental Compliance Approval application process, now called the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI ECA). The MECP issued Lakeshore’s CLI ECA on November 1, 2022, making this the effective date of the download of responsibility for these approvals.
In an attempt to streamline this process, the Municipality of Lakeshore has implemented an online application process to assist Developers seeking approval from the Municipality under the new CLI ECAs governing the municipal sewage collection system and stormwater management system. You will find each below. Additionally, the Form 1 – Watermain application has been integrated into this process for ease of submission.
These forms must be completed by the Developer and their Engineering Consultant (similar to the former MECP C of A Application). In addition please note the new post-construction requirements as outlined by the MECP related to this process.
Application Process
1. Complete the relative online application form(s) in the links provided below, specific to your request for approval.
2. Once the application is complete, an email will be sent to the Applicant with instructions to upload all completed MECP forms, reports and design drawings. The Applicant must click 'Done' in the email once the documents are uploaded to initiate the review process.
3. A review of the submission package will be completed and any comments and/or approvals will be sent to the Applicant electronically via email. It should be noted that resubmission may be required based on the comments provided.
4. The Applicant will be invoiced directly for any applicable fees for the CLI ECA review and approval process once the review is completed, prior to issuance of approval.
Application Packages
- Pre-Screening Online Application
- The CLI ECA Pre-Screening Application must be completed as part of the submission for Draft Plan Approval.
- The application fees are noted in Lakeshore's most recent Tariff of Fees by-law.
- If the application is deemed to be reviewed and approved through the CLI ECA process, the fees collected from the Pre-Screening Application Fee will be used as a credit towards the CLI Application Fees.
- If the application is required to be escalated to MECP for review and approval, the CLI ECA Pre-Screening Application fee will not be reimbursed and MECP ECA Application process is applicable.
- CLI ECA Pre-Screening Application review and approvals are expected to the approximately 7 working days from the application date. This may differ based on the size of the application and the complexity of the work being proposed.
- CLI Application Online Application
- The CLI ECA Application must be completed during detailed design review of development proposals which require CLI ECA approvals. This may include, but not limited to mainline sewer and services, stormwater management facilities, pumping stations, and any associated appurtenances.
- The application fees are subject to Lakeshore's most recent Tariff of Fees by-law.
- CLI review and approvals are expected to the approximately 80 working days from the application date. This may differ based on the size of the application and the complexity of the work being proposed.
- Water Form 1 Online Form
- Record of Watermains Authorized as a Future Alteration
- The application fees are subject to Lakeshore's most recent Tariff of Fees by-law.
Additional Documents & Resources
- Watermain design criteria for future alterations authorized under a drinking water works permit
- Design Criteria for Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewers and Forcemains for Alterations Authorized under ECA
- F-6 sewer and watermain installation: separation distance requirements
- F-6-1 Procedures to govern separation of sewers and watermains
- Ontario Provincial Standards
- Lakeshore Development Manual
- ERCA Stormwater Standards Manual
- Current Tariff of Fees By-law (Schedule F)
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419 Notre Dame St.
Belle River, Ontario N8L 0P8
Phone 519-728-2700
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