Township of Scugog — Community Improvement Plan

• CIP grant program application form
• Site plan of the proposed development
• Rationale explaining why the grant is appropriate
• Owner authorization, if applicable
• Supportive documents and studies required by the Township

Who is eligible?

• Property owners
• Assessed property owners
• Tenants with owner consent
• Commercial, mixed-use, and multi-residential property owners
• Developers of eligible employment area and hotel projects

Who is not eligible

• Owner-occupied residential properties
• Properties in tax arrears or with outstanding municipal bills
• Applicants in default of Township bylaws
• Applicants involved in ongoing litigation with the Township
• Excluded uses such as aggregate transfer sites, asphalt plants, motor vehicle sales and service, self-storage, and outside storage

Eligible expenses

• Planning application fees
• Building permit fees
• Development charges levied by the Township
• Cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication fees

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Regional planning fees
• Legal costs
• Required studies for planning approvals
• Ontario Land Tribunal-related costs
• Development works started before program adoption

Eligible geographic areas

• Downtown Port Perry CIPA
• Port Perry Employment Area CIPA
• Port Perry Urban Area
• Main Central Area
• Corridor Commercial area along Highway 7A / Scugog Street

• Project quality and expected impact
• Likelihood that the development will proceed
• Consistency with the CIP goals and objectives
• Priority is given to projects in targeted investment zones

• Step 1: Pre-consultation
  • Meet with Township staff before applying.
  • Confirm the required documents and program fit.
• Step 2: Prepare application
  • Complete the application form.
  • Attach the site plan, rationale, and supporting materials.
  • Include owner authorization if an agent is applying.
• Step 3: Submit application
  • Submit the complete application to the Township Planning Division.
  • Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Step 4: Review and decision
  • The application is screened and reviewed by the Evaluation Committee.
  • Council makes the final decision and the applicant is notified in writing.
• Step 5: Agreement and payment
  • If approved, sign any required agreement.
  • Submit proof of costs for reimbursement after the work is completed.

• Applications are reviewed by an Evaluation Committee.
• The Committee makes recommendations to Council for final decision.
• Applicants are notified in writing of Council’s decision.
• If approved, a legal agreement may be required.
• Proof of costs and a site visit may be required before payment.

• Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Applicants may be required to sign a legal agreement.
• Projects must be approved before work begins.
• Funding is subject to available municipal budget.