Municipal Concurrence and Public Consultation Process for Antenna Systems

Before making an application, you should discuss your proposal with staff. Pre-consultation with City staff is required for an application for Municipal Review and Concurrence of an Antenna System. The pre-consultation process is designed to help promote the exchange of information and development considerations early in the planning process and a customized list of the studies and plans required in support of a development application is provided. If you fail to consult with staff, the City cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of your application submission which may result in processing delays.

For further details please contact:

Development Review Areas:

Central (Wards 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) - DR Central

East (Wards 2, 11, urban part of 1, 19 and 20) - DR East

West (Wards 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 23) - DR West

South (Wards 3, 10, 16, 18, 22, 24) - DR South

Rural (Wards 5, 21 and rural part of 1, 19 and 20) - DR Rural

All Wards (non-profit housing providers and school boards) - DR All Wards

For information regarding antenna systems within the municipal Right-of-Way please contact Rob Maclachlan, Program Manager, Right of Way Branch, 613-580-2424 ext. 28315, or by email at rob.maclachlan@ottawa.ca.

The Municipal Concurrence and Public Consultation Process for Antenna Systems, approved by City Council on March 28, 2012 and which came into effect on April 28, 2012, allows the City of Ottawa meaningful involvement in the location and design of antenna systems by affording the ability for purposeful and relevant input. Guidelines and criteria for the siting and design of new or modifications to existing antenna systems not otherwise exempt are set out, as well as requirements for proponent driven consultation with the public and the City. The City will work to conclude its review and provide its position, under delegated authority, within 100 calendar days. Staff will provide their concurrence, conditional concurrence, or in instances where for example the proposal is considered unsupportable due to size, location or poor design, their non-concurrence for each proposal. A proponent may be required to provide a Letter of Undertaking, requiring the posting of security for the remediation of City-owned property.

Final approval for the siting and design of an Antenna System and a Residential Use Antenna System rests with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Health issues associated with Antenna Systems and Residential Use Antenna System are regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Health Canada. Information concerning this topic can be found on Health Canada’s website.More information is available on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website, including CPC-2-0-03.

Please refer to the City’s Municipal Concurrence and Public Consultation Process for Antenna Systems policy for more information on the steps associated with the processing and requirements for this application type.

Because antenna systems are federal undertakings regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, there is no appeal of a position taken by the City of Ottawa on an installation to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Questions or concerns relating to an installation should be directed to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Regional Office at:

Eastern and Northern Ontario District
2 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 1Y3
Telephone: 705-941-4139
Fax: 705-941-4607
Email: spectrum.sault-ste-marie@ic.gc.ca

The following fees (effective January 1, 2024) apply to an application for Municipal Review and Concurrence of an Antenna System.

• Residential Use Antenna System (RUAS): $586.00
• Antenna System: $5,244.00

Please consult the City’s Municipal Concurrence and Public Consultation Process for Antenna Systems policy to determine whether your proposed installation is an RUAS or an Antenna System.

Applications can be submitted to planningcirculations@ottawa.ca accompanied by required plans, studies and any other information that may be needed to assess your application.

• Note: If using a file sharing / transfer site to submit supporting documents, please select one that does not restrict access to a single planning staff member or email address.

Antenna Systems Application Form

Upon application submission, staff will provide confirmation of the amount due, the specific payment methods available for the application type, and the necessary details for the different payment methods.

Application commissioning, fees and payments

Client Service Centres will continue to offer commissioning services for applications and handle payments for new applications. Please ensure the payer’s name and address are indicated on the cheque.

If you require assistance using an electronic application form please contact a Development Information Officer, located at any of the Client Service Centres. You can make an appointment by calling 3-1-1 and asking to speak with a Development Information Officer.

If you would like to speak with planning staff please contact the appropriate development review Planner III by calling 3-1-1 and providing the address of the property you wish to discuss.