Regulation - Minister
O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments))
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments))
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Planning Act
Summary of Decision:
O. Reg. 320/15 Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments)
O. Reg. 320/15 amends O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments)) made under the Planning Act. The amendment exempts the following municipalities from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of official plan amendments:
1. County of Brant
2. County of Elgin
3. County of Essex
4. County of Lanark
O. Reg. 320/15 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments)) made under the Planning Act came into force on November 5, 2015.
O. Reg. 320/15 amends O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments)) made under the Planning Act. The amendment exempts the following municipalities from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of official plan amendments:
1. County of Brant
2. County of Elgin
3. County of Essex
4. County of Lanark
O. Reg. 320/15 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments)) made under the Planning Act came into force on November 5, 2015.
Further Information:
Planning Act
O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments))
O. Reg. 320/15 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments))
Proposal Number:
15-MAH006
Posting Date:
July 28, 2015
Summary of Proposal:
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments)) under the Planning Act in order to exempt certain municipalities from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of official plan amendments.
The proposed amendment would identify the following 4 municipalities which have brought their official plans up-to-date with provincial policy since late 2012 as being exempt from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of their official plan amendments:
1. County of Brant
2. County of Elgin
3. County of Essex
4. County of Lanark
It is proposed that the regulation would exempt from the Minister's approval official plan amendments of the identified municipalities commenced on or after January 1, 2016.
Purpose of Regulation:
The Province is committed to a sound, efficient and effective planning system that enhances local autonomy and streamlines decision-making on planning applications.
This proposed regulation would exempt them from Minister's approval of official plan amendments.
Other Information:
This initiative reinforces MMAH's commitment to ensuring that decisions are made at the local level by municipalities that have up-to-date official plans consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS).
The proposed amendment would identify the following 4 municipalities which have brought their official plans up-to-date with provincial policy since late 2012 as being exempt from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of their official plan amendments:
1. County of Brant
2. County of Elgin
3. County of Essex
4. County of Lanark
It is proposed that the regulation would exempt from the Minister's approval official plan amendments of the identified municipalities commenced on or after January 1, 2016.
Purpose of Regulation:
The Province is committed to a sound, efficient and effective planning system that enhances local autonomy and streamlines decision-making on planning applications.
This proposed regulation would exempt them from Minister's approval of official plan amendments.
Other Information:
This initiative reinforces MMAH's commitment to ensuring that decisions are made at the local level by municipalities that have up-to-date official plans consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS).
Contact Address:
Bruce Curtis
Manager Community Planning and Development
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Services Office - West
659 Exeter Road, Second Floor
London Ontario, N6E 1L3
Manager Community Planning and Development
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Services Office - West
659 Exeter Road, Second Floor
London Ontario, N6E 1L3
Effective Date:
November 5, 2015
Decision:
Approved