How are development applications approved?
All applications submitted to the Development Section are reviewed within a standardized framework. An application is circulated to various agencies and reviewed by municipal planners and engineers, public and separate school boards and other agencies to ensure conformity to the Official Plan and Provincial Guidelines and Policies. Local utility companies, such as, gas, hydro, cable providers, Canada Post, and CN Rail, also review it. Planning staff prepares a report, which contains all the information related to the project and the feedbacks from other agencies. The staff report includes a recommendation for approval/denial, which is submitted to the Planning Advisory Committee, before proceeding to Council for decision. Contact a planner in the Development Section for further information.
