Regulation - Minister
O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments))
Regulation Number(s):
O. Reg. 525/97
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Minister
Bill or Act:
Planning Act
Summary of Decision:
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has approved Ontario Regulation 471/20 (Exemption from Approval - Official Plan Amendments) which amends Ontario Regulation 525/97 (Exemption from Approval - Official Plan Amendments) under the Planning Act in order to exempt the County of Renfrew from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of official plan amendments.
This regulation exempts from the Minister's approval official plan amendments of the identified municipalities commenced on or after August 31, 2020.
This regulation exempts from the Minister's approval official plan amendments of the identified municipalities commenced on or after August 31, 2020.
Further Information:
Planning Act
O. Reg. 525/97 (Exemption from Approval (Official Plan Amendments))
O. Reg. 471/20: EXEMPTION FROM APPROVAL (OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS)
Proposal Number:
20-MMAH007
Posting Date:
July 7, 2020
Summary of Proposal:
The Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH) is proposing to amend Ontario Regulation 525/97 (Exemption from Approval - Official Plan Amendments) under the Planning Act in order to exempt the County of Renfrew from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of official plan amendments.
The proposed amendment would identify the County of Renfrew as being exempt from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of their official plan amendments.
It is proposed that the regulation would exempt from the Minister's approval official plan amendments of the County of Renfrew commenced on or after August 31, 2020.
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.
The proposed regulation would exempt the County of Renfrew 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) 2020.
The proposed amendment would identify the County of Renfrew as being exempt from the requirement to obtain the Minister's approval of their official plan amendments.
It is proposed that the regulation would exempt from the Minister's approval official plan amendments of the County of Renfrew commenced on or after August 31, 2020.
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.
The proposed regulation would exempt the County of Renfrew 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) 2020.
Contact Address:
Michael Elms, Manager
Rockwood House
8 Estate Lane
Kingston, ON
K7M 9A8M
Rockwood House
8 Estate Lane
Kingston, ON
K7M 9A8M
Effective Date:
August 31, 2020
Decision:
Approved