Brampton’s developers

The Developer and the Builder are one in the same in many subdivisions. In others the Developer sells lots to one or more Builders. Potential home buyers should research both the Builder and the Developer before buying a home.

The Developer enters into a subdivision agreement with the City to ensure that the construction of the subdivision meets the requirements of the City and other public agencies. The City holds financial securities to ensure the developer performs to the requirements of the agreement. Subdivision works include:

• Construction of roads and municipal services on lands to be conveyed to the City.

• Co-ordination of the installation of utilities (hydro, gas, telephone and cable).

• Construction of sidewalks and walkways.

• Paving of the portion of the driveway on public land.

• Construction of privacy and acoustic fences.

• Construction of stormwater management facilities, such as stormwater management ponds. These naturalized ponds are designed to collect runoff after a heavy rainfall, treat it for impurities and discharge cleaner water into rivers and creeks.

• Boulevard tree planting and landscaping of public areas (such as walkways, fences and boulevards).

All homes in Brampton’s new communities are required to observe architectural guidelines approved by the City. The guidelines are intended to ensure that the exterior appearance of each home in the community is in keeping with the overall vision for the community. The developer is required by the City to retain an independent “Control Architect” to review the plans for all new homes to ensure that they are in keeping with the approved guidelines. The guidelines are not intended to control the delivery of special features or upgrades.