(e) A copy of the attendee sign-in sheet.

A subsequent amendment on the topic of public notification policies is expected to be brought forward following the release of updated Regulations under the Planning Act from Bill 108 pertaining to official plans, land use controls and subdivision of land.

Risk Analysis:

N/A

Financial Matters :

Open house fees are not included as part of any existing fee charged by the Planning and Building Department. This would be a new set fee to offset the time of one planner to attend a typical 2-hour open house event. This fee will be added to the Planning Department’s Schedule of Fees.

Consultations :

Finance, Legal

Conclusion:

This amendment to the City of Windsor Official Plan will provide greater opportunity for participation in planning matters through open houses that will lead to dialogue between applicants and area residents/property owners.

Planning Act Matters:

I concur with the above comments and opinion of the Registered Professional Planner.

Michael Cooke MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Policy / Deputy City Planner

Thom Hunt MCIP, RPP Executive Director / City Planner

I am not a registered Planner and have reviewed as a Corporate Team Leader

SAH OC