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Regulations

South Nation Conservation works with local municipalities, the Province of Ontario, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to ensure waterfront developments are safe and environmentally sound.

SNC’s Regulation, made under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, is titled Ontario Regulation 170/06 Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses. 

Ontario Regulation 170/06 ensures public safety and protection of property from natural hazards. The regulation also works to prevent pollution and destruction of sensitive environmental areas such as wetlands, shorelines, and watercourses. 

Ontario Regulation 170/06 establishes Regulated Areas where development may be subject to flooding, erosion or dynamic beaches; or where interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines and watercourses might have an adverse effect on those environmental features.

NEW! APPLY FOR A PERMIT ONLINE

Any proposed development, interference or alteration within a Regulated Area requires a permit, including:

  • altering a river, stream, or watercourse; or
  • interfering with a wetland.

SNC permission must also be obtained before undertaking development activities in or near the following areas: 

  • floodplains;
  • unstable slopes;
  • unstable soils and bedrock;
  • hazardous lands;
  • wetlands; and
  • other areas where development could interfere with the hydrologic function of a wetland,
    including areas within 120 metres of all Provincially Significant Wetlands

View South Nation Conservation's Regulation Policies.

Download more information on CA's Regulations here.

Regulations Staff

SNC Regulations Staff carry out the following duties:

  • provide information regarding regulations and development restrictions,
  • liaise with contractors,
  • undertake inspections of potential violations in Regulated Areas,
  • inspect for compliance with approved permits,
  • resolve minor infractions in cooperation with property owners,
  • resolve violations through discussions, removal, restoration and/or the permit process where possible, and
  • process legal proceedings, when necessary, to ensure compliance.

 

Are you planning development work near a
river, stream, wetland, slope, or shoreline?

You may require a permit from SNC. Contact us to find out and obtain a permit prior to any site grading and placing, dumping, or removing any material.

Areas which may require permissions are identified on SNC's Online Mapping Portal - Find Your Property.

 

Use the Find a Form tool to find the right application for your project. 

SNC permits do not replace building permits, or any other permits issued by municipal offices and other government agencies.

 

Report a Concern

SNC relies on members of the public to assist in identifying and reporting potential violations under the Conservation Authorities Act.

Reports are confidential; if you are concerned about work taking place near a lake, river, stream, floodplain, steep slope, or wetland, please complete the online form or call the SNC Office at 1-877-984-2948.

 

View South Nation Conservation's Client Service Policy.

View South Nation Conservation's 2022 Annual Report on Permit Timelines.

 

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Attached below, you will find frequently asked questions and their answers relating to permits under the ON Regulation 170/06.

If you do not see your question below or require additional information, please contact SNC Regulatory Staff at 1-877-984-2948 or 613-984-2948, or by email at regulations@nation.on.ca.

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