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Crozier supports urban living projects through every phase of this environment.

Mid-rise, high-rise, and mixed-use development is where Ontario is building most of its new housing, and where the approvals environment is heavily layered. Sites are constrained, existing services are often at or near capacity, and the review process involves multiple agencies and frequently tribunal proceedings. The approvals intelligence to navigate this environment efficiently is the most valuable asset a technical team can bring to an urban living file.

Crozier supports urban living projects through every phase of this environment. Our teams prepare Site Plan Drawings, Functional Servicing Reports, External Capacity Assessments, Stormwater Management Reports, Traffic Impact Studies, and more, all coordinated as an integrated package.

The core engineering disciplines, land development and transportation, are delivered together by teams accustomed to the compressed timelines and staging constraints of urban infill. Phased servicing, construction management, and coordination of works within active rights-of-way are standard parts of this work across the Greater Toronto Area and other Ontario cities.

Yonge Station Condominiums

Barrie, Ontario

Deerfield Road Development

Newmarket, Ontario

Gallery Condominiums

Barrie, Ontario

The items below represent the studies, reports, and approvals most frequently required for urban living projects. Every file is different — this is a curated highlight, not an exhaustive list.

Studies & Deliverables We Prepare

Functional Servicing Reports (FSR)
Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
External Servicing Capacity Assessments

Approvals & Permits We Help Secure

Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA)
Municipal Site Plan Approval (SPA)
Draft Plan of Condominium Approval

Frequently Asked Questions

What approvals does an urban living development need in Ontario?

Urban living projects typically require Zoning By-law Amendments where proposed density, height, or use does not conform with current zoning, Municipal Site Plan Approval (SPA), and Building Permits. Draft Plan of Condominium Approval is standard for ownership buildings. Complex or contested projects often involve Official Plan Amendments and appearances before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

What studies and deliverables are typically required for mid-rise, high-rise, and mixed-use projects?

A typical file includes a Functional Servicing Report (FSR), Traffic Impact Study (TIS), and External Servicing Capacity Assessment. Servicing capacity studies are often layered in for taller buildings, and phased construction staging plans are standard on constrained urban infill sites.

How long does the approvals process take for urban living projects?

Site Plan Approval typically takes 12 to 24 months, with Zoning By-law Amendments adding 6 to 12 months where required. Projects involving Official Plan Amendments or tribunal appeals can extend well beyond that range.

Who does Crozier work with?

Crozier works with national and regional developers, urban infill builders, and architects. Crozier connects the right planning, environmental, and legal specialists to every file through relationships built across more than 10,000 Ontario projects.

Explore the Full Range of What Crozier Delivers

Every project requires a different combination of studies, reports, and approvals. Visit our dedicated hub pages to explore the complete list of deliverables Crozier prepares and the entitlements we routinely facilitate across all market sectors.

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