OTTAWA – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is proud to announce the publication of DGSI 125 – Standards for Planning and Development Applications: Common fields for use in municipal planning application forms. The release of this voluntary standard marks a groundbreaking stride in the commitment to establish a common set of guidelines for information requirements in planning and development applications for Ontario.
DGSI 125 aims to address some of the challenges related to inconsistencies and delays in current planning and development practices. By establishing common fields in planning and development applications, the application process will be simplified, enabling quicker decision-making and reduce unnecessary complexities in the application process.
The first provisional edition of DGSI 125 is a result of careful consideration of the variations across jurisdictions in capturing planning and development application data. The standard acts as a common but versatile reference with the inclusion of suggested fields that provide jurisdictions with the freedom to include supplementary information as needed. This voluntary approach strikes a balance between adherence and adaptability, ensuring a more effective and streamlined application submission process.
DGSI 125, now accessible for download on the DGSI website, provides a foundation for modernization tools like electronic permitting, fostering a dynamic and responsive system. This standard is tailored to streamline the application process, fostering consistency across diverse technologies and platforms, while significantly enhancing efficiency and speed.
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“The release of DGSI’s standards for common fields in municipal land use application forms marks a significant step towards improved service delivery,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “By using these standards, municipalities will be able to better collect, share and use data, resulting in more homes being built faster across Ontario.”
For media inquiries:
Darryl Kingston
Executive Director
Digital Governance Standards Institute
darryl.kingston@dgc-cgn.org
About the Digital Governance Standards Institute
The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.