What efforts has the Commission made to streamline procedures and improve service to its customers/applicants/stakeholders?
A. The Commission and its staff continue to make site inspections, meet with applicants and provide assistance/guidelines in processing applications. Recognizing the need to shorten response and decision time, the Commission has introduced its administrative fast-tracking system for routine applications with standard conditions. The Commission obtained Minister’s approval to amend Development Control Regulation 828/90 to exempt minor development from the requirement for a Development Permit. Exempted items include building additions, decks, ponds, tree cutting with approved plans, general agriculture, demolitions and building maintenance within prescribed limits. The Commission also initiated amendments under government reform and Red Tape reduction initiatives to streamline procedures under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act. The Act as amended by government on December 22, 1999 clarifies, improves and shortens procedures for Development Permits and Plan Amendments wh
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