Notice of Decision
NOTICE OF DECISION
With respect to an Official Plan Subsection 17(34) of the Planning Act
File No.: 15-OP- 165376
Municipality: City of Peterborough
Subject Lands: All lands within City of Peterborough
Date of Decision: April 11, 2023
Date of Notice: April 11, 2023
A decision was made on April 11, 2023 to approve, with sixty-one (61) modifications, the new City of Peterborough Official Plan as adopted by By-law 21-105.
Purpose and Effect of the Official Plan
The approval of the City of Peterborough’s new Official Plan, as modified, repeals and replaces the in-effect Official Plan and all amendments thereto.
The sixty-one (61) modifications to the official plan have been made to the official plan to address provincial policy direction related to growth management, housing supply, cultural heritage resources, land use compatibility and the protection of natural heritage features and drinking water.
The City of Peterborough’s new official plan, as approved, outlines a comprehensive land use policy framework to guide growth and development within the city to the year 2051, including policies and schedules related to housing; planning for employment and infrastructure; environmental and agricultural protection; and public health and safety, among other matters.
The new official plan applies to all lands within the City of Peterborough.
Decision Final
Pursuant to subsections 17(36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan adopted in accordance with section 26 is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the new City of Peterborough Official Plan, as approved with modifications by the Minister, came into effect on April 11, 2023.
Other Related Applications
None.
Getting Additional Information
Additional information is available on the City of Peterborough’s website: https://www.peterborough.ca/en/doing-business/official-plan-update.aspx
or by contacting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Services Office – Eastern
8 Estate Lane, Rockwood House
Kingston, Ontario K7M 9A8
