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