Planning News
Grey County OFficial Plan update
The draft of the new County of Simcoe Official Plan was received by Council on November 23, 2017. Staff was directed to circuit the draft for comment to the Province, local municipalities and other agencies. […]
Bill 139
Bill 139 was given Royal Assent in December 2017
Bill 139: Third Reading
Bill 139 (Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017) is expected to return to Queens Park for Third Reading and receive Royal Assent in November 2017. Bill 139 will rename the Ontario Municipal Board […]
Some Changes to the Planning Act
- Official Plans to include public consultation procedures regarding all amendments.
- Municipalities must create Planning Advisory Committees with public representation.
- No private applications to amend new Official Plans and/or comprehensive zoning by laws for 2 […]