Planning Information

The Development Section processes development applications. The Section also processes Sign By-law Amendments, which deal with signage on commercial properties and Municipal Addressing applications, which deal with street address change requests.

The Policy Planning Section sets the long-term policy framework and goals for Richmond Hill through the Official Plan. The Section is also responsible for preparing City-wide and area-specific studies and analyzing demographic information and research about Richmond Hill.

The Sustainability Section develops and coordinates the City’s broad-scale environmental policy initiatives through the Environment Strategy, the climate change framework, and support for sustainable development.  The Section is also responsible for coordinating environmental education and engagement.