Elliot-Sones/Hack_Canada

approval-pathway-decision-document

A clear determination of which approval process is required for a given proposal.

as-of-right-eligibility-checker

A determination of whether a proposed development complies fully with all applicable zoning standards.

auto-filled-committee-of-adjustment-application-form

A pre-filled application form for minor variance or consent, ready for signature and submission.

building-permit-readiness-checklist

A comprehensive checklist of everything required to obtain a building permit after planning approvals are in place.

compliance-matrix

A structured table comparing a proposed development's metrics against all applicable zoning standards.

correction-response-letter

A formal letter responding to municipal staff comments or incomplete application notices.

cover-letter

A formal letter addressed to the municipality's planning department that accompanies a development application.

consolidated-due-diligence-report

A comprehensive pre-acquisition report for investors and developers that combines zoning analysis, development potential, financial feasibility, and risk assessment into a single document.

financial-feasibility-summary

A high-level financial analysis estimating whether a proposed development is economically viable.

four-statutory-tests-analysis

A detailed analysis of whether a proposed minor variance satisfies the four statutory tests required under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act.

massing-and-built-form-summary

A description of the proposed building's physical form — its height, width, depth, stepbacks, articulation, and relationship to surrounding buildings and the street.

neighbour-support-letter-template

A template letter for the applicant to provide to neighbours, explaining the proposed development and requesting their written support.

olt-appeal-strategy-brief

A strategic document prepared when a Committee of Adjustment decision is appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

ontario-planning-appendices-and-reference-data

General references for Ontario planning law, including regulatory updates, municipal fees, standard zoning abbreviations, OLT case law themes, data architecture, and QA.

general-ontario-planning-framework

Understand the legal hierarchy that governs all land use decisions in Ontario, key statutes, and data sources.

planning-rationale

A written report explaining why a proposed development is good planning and should be approved.

pre-application-consultation-package

A package of materials prepared for a pre-application consultation meeting with municipal planning staff.

precedent-report

A compilation of past decisions for similar applications in the same neighbourhood.

professional-referral-matcher

A system that matches users with the appropriate professionals needed for their specific project, based on the required studies and approval pathway identified by the app.

public-benefit-statement

A document articulating how the proposed development contributes to the public good.

required-studies-checklist

A list of all technical studies and reports that must be submitted with a development application.

shadow-study-data

An analysis of shadows cast by the proposed development on surrounding properties, streets, parks, and other sensitive areas.

site-photo-requirement-checklist

A checklist of photographs that should be taken and submitted with a development application to document existing conditions.

site-plan-data-summary

A structured summary of all site plan data typically required for Site Plan Approval applications.

timeline-and-fee-estimator

A realistic estimate of how long the entire development process will take and how much it will cost in government fees and professional consultant fees.

unit-mix-and-layout-summary

A breakdown of the proposed residential units by type, size, bedroom count, and accessibility compliance.

upload-analysis-pdfdxf-compliance-review

Automated review of uploaded architectural drawings to extract measurements and compare them against zoning requirements.

variance-justification-table

A concise, tabular summary that provides a specific justification for each individual variance requested.

approval-pathway

Determines the likely entitlement pathway for an Ontario development concept from existing feasibility artifacts. This skill should be used when normalized zoning and analysis outputs exist and the pipeline needs an `approval_pathway.json` that classifies…

buildability-analysis

Evaluates a proposed project concept against normalized Ontario parcel, zoning, Official Plan, and overlay data. This skill should be used when `normalized_data.json` and a project concept are available and the pipeline needs an `analysis_packet.json` with…

constraints-red-flags

Synthesizes upstream feasibility artifacts into a ranked risk and support summary. This skill should be used when the pipeline already has source, normalization, analysis, and precedent outputs and needs a deterministic `constraints_packet.json` for decision…

infrastructure-assessment

Evaluates the condition of municipal infrastructure assets (pipes, bridges, culverts, manholes) using inspection data, age, material, and failure history. This skill should be used when an asset ID or location is available and the pipeline needs a…

infrastructure-standards

Looks up and interprets Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS), CSA standards, and MTO design guidelines for municipal infrastructure. This skill should be used when a design question, standard…

parcel-zoning-research

Extracts and normalizes parcel, zoning, Official Plan, and overlay facts from a previously discovered Ontario source bundle. This skill should be used when `source_bundle.json` exists and the pipeline needs a source-backed `normalized_data.json` for…

precedent-research

Researches nearby and comparable planning cases for Ontario site-feasibility. This skill should be used when `normalized_data.json` exists and the pipeline needs a `precedent_packet.json` of relevant decisions, approvals, refusals, and OLT outcomes.

report-generator

Assembles upstream feasibility artifacts into a client-facing report in JSON and Markdown formats. This skill should be used when the pipeline has all or most of: analysis_packet.json, precedent_packet.json, constraints_packet.json, approval_pathway.json.

source-discovery

Discovers official public-source entry points for Ontario site-feasibility research. This skill should be used when a project starts with an address, parcel identifier, or municipality and the pipeline needs a `source_bundle.json` of official datasets, maps,…

database-schema

Use when defining, reviewing, or explaining what CoCivil's database should look like for parcel intelligence, redevelopment screening, site selection, and opportunity scoring.