Have your say on City’s Official Plan final draft

City of North Bay
News Release

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The City of North Bay has developed a new Land Use Plan for the City. This Plan is called an Official Plan, which will guide Council’s Land Use decision making.

New Official Plan – Final Draft

The Official Plan is a major long-range land use planning policy document used by the City to guide growth and development in a sustainable manner in the City for the next 20 years.

The main purpose of the new Official Plan will be to provide a set of clear goals, policies and implementation mechanisms to manage the physical growth of the City and guide land use planning.

Mayor Vic Fedeli states that “the opportunity for citizens to be involved in the future land use for the City is one they should not miss. Council is confident that with the thoughtful input of residents, various stakeholder groups, and professionals alike, the new Official Plan will ensure that North Bay remains an exceptional place to live, work and play.”

Councillor Mike Anthony has indicated that “the development of a New Land Use Plan only occurs every 20 years, so this is an exciting time for the City of North Bay. It is important that the Community knows that this is a public process, and their input is invaluable in this process.”

The Final Draft of the new Official Plan is complete and available for public review and comments. An electronic copy of the Plan is available online at www.uplannorthbay.ca.

A public display of the Final Draft of the Official Plan, including all schedules, is available on the 2nd Floor, City Hall.

A public meeting will be held by City Council on July 27, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall at 200 McIntyre Street East, North Bay.

If you have any comments regarding the New Official Plan or would like further information,please contact Beverley Hillier, Senior Policy Planner, by phone at (705) 474-0400, Ext. 2409 or contact her by email at [email protected]

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