All projects proposed on agricultural designation zones shall be required to complete Agricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) as per the IESO guidelines. AIA's shall be peer reviewed to the satisfaction of the municipality at the proponent's expense. 

Any project type not listed would not be subject to delegated authority and would require analysis by Haldimand County and unique consideration by Council prior to a Municipal Support Confirmation Letter being issued. 

Please note this criteria is only applicable for energy projects seeking municipal support for submission to the IESO LT2 RFP. Other energy projects may be permitted in other areas as per the Haldimand County Zoning By-law HC 1-200

Proponents are encouraged to connect with staff well in advance to ensure requirements can be met.

Minimum four months prior to submission:

• Identify a project contact person with contact information available to the public, Council, and staff.
• Establish a project website which shall be included on all marketing and correspondence for the community

Minimum three months prior to submission proponents must provide evidence of:

• Coordinating and hosting a minimum of two Public Informations Centres (PIC)
  • The Public Information Centres should be help at mutual agreed upon times and locations to ensure as many members of the public as possible can attent.
  • The Public Information Centres should be promoted via local newspapers, radio, and via social media (including Haldimand County channels)
•  PIC public notification:
  • At least ten business days in advance of the Public Information Centre dates
  • The proponent is required to provide mailed notification to all property owners within 500 metres of the proposed project site,
  • The notification needs to include:
    • Meeting details and location of the scheduled Public Information Centres
    • A draft site plan that identifies key features, entrances/exits, and pertinent project details
    • Project website and contact information

The IESO pre-engagement confirmation notice letter is required no later than sixty days prior to the proposal submission deadline.

• Attendance at a pre-consulation meeting
• Adherence to the Site Plan process, including providing:
  • A landscaping element creating a visual screen
  • A fire safety plan
  • A decommissioning plan
• Entering into a Municipal Access Agreement
• Community benefit contribution payments