Planning Act

Question 1

“Decisions by lower tier agencies that affect planning must be consistent with ________”

Answer 1

“Provincial Policy Statement” (PPS)

Question 2

The overarching purpose of Official Plans is what?

Answer 2

• Guide where land use and population growth will occur.

- Based on political boundaries

Question 3

Does a municipal Official Plan or Regional Official plan take precedence?

Answer 3

Regional

Question 4

Official Plan amendments can be initiated by whom?

Answer 4

a) Municipal (revisions done every 5 yrs)
b) Private - landowners/developers
c) Provincial (rare, to address public interest)

Question 5

Describe the hierarchy/pyramid of planning documents in Ontario.

Answer 5

1. Planning Act
2. Provincial plans and policies
3. Municipalities

Question 6

What do you call the most general document or “visionary” plan?

Answer 6

Official Plan

Question 7

Secondary Plans do what?

Answer 7

Provide additional details to the Official Plan

Question 8

Zoning by-laws do what?

Answer 8

detailed (legally-enforcible) control over land use

> primarily use and location of buildings

Question 9

Subdivisions and Land Severances under the Act are to do what?

Answer 9

Regulate the division of properties

Question 10

Describe Site Plans

Answer 10

• specifics of the design

- detailed landscaping plan, grading etc.