Planning and Development administers the processing of subdivision plans, zoning and official plan amendments and site plans. The service area also administers the work of the Committee of Adjustment, advises City Council and other boards, commissions, and departments on changes to the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and other planning documents. We research and monitor community planning and development opportunities which includes conducting surveys and developing consultation programs to assist in developing planning policy. Additionally staff administer all municipal planning activities, including parks planning and the development of the City's industrial parks.
Major work program highlights for the Planning Division in 2023:
An increase in planning application fee rates has been incorporated into the 2023 Budget. Additional staff are included in the 2023 Budget to support increasing application volumes and will be involved in the Development Approval Process to address the changes to the Planning Act resulting from Bill 109.
Major initiatives in 2022:
Description | 2023 recommended |
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Expenditures | $2,657,804 |
Revenues | $1,323,565 |
Net requirement | $1,334,239 |