Regulation - LGIC
Proposed amendments to matters included in existing regulations under the Planning Act relating to the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) regarding: Updating relevant notice requirements in relation to official plans (OPs), official plan amendments (OPAs), zoning by-laws (ZBs), zoning by-law amendments (ZBAs), plans of subdivision, minor variances and consents...
Regulation Number(s):
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Planning Act
Summary of Decision:
The following amending Planning Act regulations were filed on June 8, 2016 and came into force on July 1, 2016:
-Ontario Regulation 180/16 (Official Plans and Plan Amendments) - amending Ontario Regulation 543/06
-Ontario Regulation 179/16 (Zoning By-Laws, Holding By-Laws and Interim Control By-Laws) - amending Ontario Regulation 545/06
-Ontario Regulation 177/16 (Requests to Amend or Revoke Minister's Zoning Orders) - amending Ontario Regulation 546/06
-Ontario Regulation 178/16 (Plans of Subdivision) - amending Ontario Regulation 544/06
These amending regulations provide for enhanced complete application requirements for official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, Minister's zoning order amendments, plans of subdivision and vacant land condominiums. The changes support enhanced citizen engagement by requiring applicants to submit a proposed public consultation strategy as part of a complete application.
-Ontario Regulation 180/16 (Official Plans and Plan Amendments) - amending Ontario Regulation 543/06
-Ontario Regulation 179/16 (Zoning By-Laws, Holding By-Laws and Interim Control By-Laws) - amending Ontario Regulation 545/06
-Ontario Regulation 177/16 (Requests to Amend or Revoke Minister's Zoning Orders) - amending Ontario Regulation 546/06
-Ontario Regulation 178/16 (Plans of Subdivision) - amending Ontario Regulation 544/06
These amending regulations provide for enhanced complete application requirements for official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, Minister's zoning order amendments, plans of subdivision and vacant land condominiums. The changes support enhanced citizen engagement by requiring applicants to submit a proposed public consultation strategy as part of a complete application.
Further Information:
Link to Environmental Registry
Proposal Number:
16-MAH006
Posting Date:
March 1, 2016
Summary of Proposal:
Proposed amendments to matters included in existing regulations under the Planning Act relating to the Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) regarding: Updating relevant notice requirements in relation to official plans (OPs), official plan amendments (OPAs), zoning by-laws (ZBs), zoning by-law amendments (ZBAs), plans of subdivision, minor variances and consents, Modernizing, simplifying and updating the content of notices for publishing in newspapers and posting on properties, Identifying the requirements for the content of a new optional notice that approval authorities can give to establish a 20 day period for appealing a non-decision of an official plan
Contact Address:
Effective Date:
July 1, 2016
Decision:
Approved