Landscaping Bond Returns
How Do I Get My Landscaping Deposit Returned?
The process is quite simple, but begins with the developer. Landscaping deposits are not automatically returned, there is a specific process to be followed.
The Process
- The landscape architect is required to submit a letter to the Planning Department to advise that the work has been substantially completed.
- Please ensure the letter is directed to the Planning Department, preferably to the Planner who worked on the development permit. Letters not directed to anyone in particular can be easily misplaced in a large office.
- Once the Planning Department receives the letter from the landscape architect advising that the landscaping is substantially complete, the Planner visits the site and carries out the final inspection.
- If substantially complete, the Planner advises the Planning Assistant to return the landscaping deposit partially or in full.
- Depending on workloads and holidays, this process can take up to two weeks. Landscaping deposits are submitted in two forms: cheque or letter of credit.
Cheque runs are done once a week. If you would like to pick up the cheque instead of having it mailed, please advise the Planner and ensure they have your current phone number. Please allow two weeks for turnaround time.
Letter of credit reductions take approximately one week to process at this end and the letter releasing the surety is sent directly to the financial institution that issued the letter of credit.
The process for frontage improvements is similar, but the letter should be directed to the Engineering Department.
If you have any further questions regarding landscaping bonds, please call the Planning Department any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
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