| Pre-Consultation | City Staff, any required agencies and an applicant will review a preliminary development proposal, discuss the nature of the proposal, any development and planning issues, the need for additional information, and the planning approvals process. The City will provide the applicant a pre-consultation form/checklist identifying what approvals, studies, information, materials, and fees are required to proceed with a formal application. | Applicant completes pre-consultation process | 3 weeks |
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| Application Submission | -- | Applicant submits:- formal application
- studies and plans
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| - | Reviews files (i.e., names, unlocked status) | -- | 2 days |
| - | Generates invoice | Applicant pays required fees | 1 day |
| - | Planner assigned to file | -- | 1 day |
| Review for Completeness | Planner reviews material and issues notice of complete/incomplete application. | -- | 1 week |
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| Circulation (When Complete) | Planner circulates to internal departments and external agencies. Comments are consolidated and provided to Applicant. | -- | 2 weeks |
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| Open House | Held to inform and receive comments from area residents. | Applicant or agent attends to present and answer questions. | Occurs 2 weeks after notice is given to residents. |
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| Public Meeting | Held to inform and receive comments from area residents and Council. | Applicant or their agent attends to present and answer questions. | Occurs 30 days after notice is given in accordance with Council’s schedule. |
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| - | Recommendation report is on Council’s agenda. Council will make a decision on the application. | -- | -- |
| Final Approval | By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment proceeds to Council, if directed. | -- | Occurs in accordance with Council’s schedule—typically the next Council meeting. |
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| - | Notice of Passing/Refusal given by Planner. | -- | 1 Week |
| - | If no appeals, Declaration Notice given by Planner. | -- | 20 days after Notice of Passing |
