aboutREMEDIATION - Redevelopment Framework for Former Service Stations in the Province of Ontario

Introduction to the Redevelopment Framework: Municipalities

These questions are meant to guide municipalities through the Framework. When you click on an answer you will be directed to the appropriate section of the Framework that addresses your particular situation.

Do you have "typical" former service stations sites in your municipality?

YES

NOT SURE

Do your typical former service station sites have redevelopment potential?

YES

NOT SURE

What stage of redevelopment are your former service station sites at?

No redevelopment has occurred but it is under consideration.
If redevelopment of typical service stations sites is not taking place, municipalities should refer to Stage 1: Setting the Stage to learn about developing relationships with stakeholders and using municipal planning tools to facilitate the redevelopment of typical service stations. The Guiding Principles and Best Practices for Stage 1 are designed to address key barriers that may arise during this early stage of redevelopment for typical former service station sites.
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Planning of the redevelopment has started.
If there are typical former service station sites where planning for redevelopment is underway, municipalities should refer to Stage 2: Evaluation and Planning to learn about working with stakeholders to optimize the redevelopment potential and reducing the risks associated with remediation and redevelopment. The Guiding Principles and Best Practices for Stage 2 are designed to address key barriers that may arise during this stage of redevelopment for former service station sites.
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Remediation and redevelopment is currently underway.
If remediation and redevelopment is underway, municipalities should refer to Stage 3: Implementation to learn about more about the remediation and risk management process and how it relates to municipal planning approvals. The Guiding Principles and Best Practices for Stage 3 are designed to address key barriers that may arise during this stage of redevelopment for former service station sites.
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Remediation and redevelopment are either complete or nearing completion
If remediation and redevelopment is complete or nearing completion, municipalities should refer to Stage 4: Management to learn what municipalities can do to ensure any risk management measures are maintained and to showcase redevelopment successes. The Guiding Principles and Best Practices for Stage 4 are designed to address key barriers that may arise during this stage of redevelopment for former service station sites.
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Not Sure
If you are not sure which stage of redevelopment your former service station sites are at, or if there are a number of sites at different stages of redevelopment, please refer to the Framework Diagram which encompasses all four stages of redevelopment.
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The Framework provides a clear, transparent, streamlined, and standardized approach to the redevelopment of former service station sites. It highlights the importance of a predictable and timely approvals process and provides guidance on:

Streamlining the municipal approvals process
Offering effective incentives
Improving the development potential of a site
Working with property owners to implement interim site uses when no immediate redevelopment potential exists

The Framework illustrates how municipal planning and technical decisions interact at different stages of development.

Municipalities who are in the early stages of redevelopment, such as developing an awareness of the benefits associated with brownfield redevelopment, obtaining interest and commitment from the municipal council and identifying what is needed to get started in brownfield redevelopment, should visit the Ontario Municipal Brownfields Redevelopment Toolbox for guidance on how to approach brownfield redevelopment in their communities.