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

Introduction to the Redevelopment Framework: Property Owners & Developers

These questions are meant to guide property owners and developers 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.

Are you in possession of any "typical" service stations?

YES

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Do your typical former service station sites have redevelopment potential?

YES

NOT SURE

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

No redevelopment has occurred but it is under consideration.
If redevelopment of your typical service stations sites is not taking place, property owners and developers should refer to Stage 1: Setting the Stage to learn about developing relationships with municipalities to streamline the process and assist the municipality in developing effective 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 former service station sites.
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Planning of the redevelopment has started.
If planning for redevelopment is underway on your typical former service station sites, property owners and developers should refer to Stage 2: Evaluation and Planning to learn about working with municipalities 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 being undertaken, property owners and developers should refer to Stage 3: Implementation for information on 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, property owners and developers should refer to Stage 4: Management to learn what property owners and developers can do once remediation is complete 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 you have 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 addresses common misunderstandings between developers and municipalities thereby reducing approval delays.

The Framework helps property owners and developers by:

Encouraging property owners, developers and municipalities to engage in open and ongoing communication
Improving the development potential of their sites by identifying financial incentives available at each stage of development and illustrating the role of Property Specific Standards
Clarifying when a Record of Site Condition can be requested by a municipality
Clarifying the provincial approval process for remediation and risk management measures