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Hamilton site plan approval
Grading and landscape plans for site plan approval usually need a stamp from an architect, engineer or landscape architect. Minor projects can be exempt.
What the work includes
- Tree & shrub planting to plan (species, Trunk diameter of a nursery tree, measured 15 cm above the soil (up to 100 mm). and spacing as specified)
- Planting beds, soil and mulch
- Sod and seeding
- Landscape edging & bed definition
- Hardscape finishing details within the landscape plan
- Deficiency corrections after inspection
- Replacement of failed plant material per plan (when included in scope)
From approval to close-out
We plant exactly what the approved plan shows, flag substitutions before ordering, and clear deficiencies for sign-off. Common reasons money stays held:
- Planting that doesn’t match the approved plan
- Substitutions made without written approval
- Plants lost in the first growing season
Securities timeline
For owners and developers closing out a Hamilton site plan. Shows the steps to confirm in your agreement.
- 01Install
- 02Inspection & sign-off
- 03First growing season
- 04Release (per your agreement)
Release depends on your agreement and sign-off
Close-out checklist
- As-planted matches plan
- Substitutions approved in writing
- Plants alive after the first growing season
- Deficiency list cleared
How we calculated this
This is a sequence, not a date calculator. The City holds landscape securities until it's satisfied the approved landscape works are built and the planting has established. Release timing and conditions, such as inspections, sign-off and any partial reductions, are set by your site plan agreement. Confirm them with the City.
Next: review your agreement with the City and consultant.
How we work with you
- 1
Send drawings
- 2
Site walk
- 3
Priced scope with exclusions
- 4
Schedule and mobilize
- 5
Walkthrough and close-out
Rules to confirm
Landscape securities
The City holds landscape securities until it's satisfied the approved landscape works are built and the planting has established.
Show the full rule
The City holds landscape securities until it's satisfied the approved landscape works are built and the planting has established. Release timing and conditions, such as inspections, sign-off and any partial reductions, are set by your site plan agreement. Confirm them with the City.
- Hamilton’s standard landscape notes require landscaping to be installed "prior to the end of the first growing season following the occupancy".
- On Hamilton-reviewed plans, contractors give a minimum one-year warranty from acceptance.
- 25% of a tree protection deposit is held for a two-year maintenance period.
Short summaries for planning. Check them against the current rules, your municipality’s conditions and your design professional.
Common questions
Can you install landscaping to our approved site plan?
Yes. We plant the species, sizes, quantities and locations on the approved plan. If a plant is hard to get, we flag it early so a substitute is approved before planting.
When are Hamilton landscape securities released?
The City holds landscape securities until it's satisfied the approved landscape works are built and the planting has established. Release timing and conditions, such as inspections, sign-off and any partial reductions, are set by your site plan agreement. Confirm them with the City.
Do you replace plants that fail before the securities are released?
Yes, if it is in the contract. Replacement of failed plant material can be included in the scope so the site is ready for the release inspection.
Do you do ongoing maintenance?
No. Our commercial division focuses on construction and installation.
Request a bid
Send the drawings and site details. We’ll confirm scope before pricing.