County of Renfrew
9 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
t: 1-800-273-0183
f: (613)735-2081
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Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
t: 1-800-273-0183
f: (613)735-2081
To send us an email
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Contact Information
9 International Drive
Pembroke, Ontario
Canada
K8A 6W5
Tel: (613) 735-3204 or (613) 735-0091
Fax: (613) 735-2492
9 International Drive
Pembroke, Ontario
Canada
K8A 6W5
Tel: (613) 735-3204 or (613) 735-0091
Fax: (613) 735-2492
Planning & Land Division
The Planning Division is responsible for providing planning services and advice on all planning matters to local municipalities, and includes the preparation of comprehensive planning documents (Official Plans and Zoning By-laws) and subsequent reviews and amendments. It is also responsible for advising and administering the land division function. Other functions undertaken include the preparation of special studies for the County and the provision of technical advice on planning matters to developers, lawyers and the general public. In addition, the division gives educational seminars at both the County and local municipal level on such topics as legislation, provincial policy and general land use planning issues. The following is a summary of current Planning Division responsibilities.
Subdivision/Condominium Delegation
The County, on June 2, 1997, was delegated the approval authority for plans of subdivision/condominium and part-lot control by the Province. The County has implemented a user-friendly subdivision approval process.
Municipal Land Use Planning
- Preparation of Official Plans, Zoning By-law and reviews and amendments
- Site plan by-laws, reviews and agreements
- Expert witness at Ontario Municipal Board Hearings
- Growth management strategies
- Review and comment on condominium and subdivision developments and preparation of agreements
- Professional planning advice to local municipal Committee of Adjustments and Planning Advisory Committees
- Review all planning applications/projects in light of downloaded Provincial Policy data bases
Policy Development and Special Purpose Studies
- Preparation of County/Municipal responses to provincial initiatives (i.e. MDS Calculations, MOEE Guidelines, Bill 20 etc.)
- Land Severance Policy
- Land Use Planning Studies
Land Severance (Consent) Process
- Staff administration, processing and approval of straightforward consents
- Planning reports prepared by staff for local Councils on each application
- Professional planning advice to the Land Division Committee
- Staff assistance to applicants, lawyers and property owners
- Liaison with various government agencies
- Expert witness at OMB hearings