As a Planner working in Ontario, I fully support changes to the Planning Act that will enhance delegation of routine planning approvals and streamline the development approvals process.
As a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario, I support the delegation of authority proposed. Increased use of delegation powers undoubtedly helps streamline the development approvals process.
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I fully support this proposed change. As a consulting planner with positive working relationships in all municipalities I work in, red tape and processing are barriers to mutually agreeable “quick wins” that are necessary to improve the well being of many.
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I want to commend the government for taking this step to streamline approval powers for minor land use planning matters relating to removing of a holding symbol or authorizing temporary use of land.
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The bill will eliminate or weaken multiple laws protecting the environment. Effectively, there are no measures in this bill that will benefit the environment.
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I do not agree that any type of laws that are passed should be delegated to any authority other than those that were voted in by the public. If the individual passing a by-law was not an elected official, they should have no right to pass any laws, no matter how minor they are.
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As a planner, I strongly recommend councils delegate authority to pass by-laws that are minor in nature to a committee of council, staff, or an agent of the municipality.
Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on “Proposed Additional Delegation of Planning Decisions" (ERO#019-4419).
Conservation Ontario thanks the Province for the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposal.
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Please see attachment for City of Markham Council resolution, recommendations, and the staff report commenting on Bill 13 proposed additional delegation of planning matters. The following is a copy of the resolution and recommendations that's also in the attachment.
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On behalf of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, please find attached our submission regarding proposed additional delegation of planning decisions (ERO # 019-4419). Thank you.
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On behalf of the Corporation of the Town of Saugeen Shores, I have been authorized to provide comments in support of Bill 13, in particular the provisions related to the Planning Act.
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P. 4. Sched. 10 Proposed Changes to the Environmental Assessment Act. If we are amending this act, I think the Act should restrict development on any potential flood plains.
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