Planning Board - Cochrane and Suburban

Ministry

Municipal Affairs and Housing

URL

www.town.cochrane.on.ca/content/cochrane-and-suburban-planning-board

Address

171 Fourth Avenue, Box 490
Cochrane
P0L1C0

Phone

(705) 272-4361

Fax

(705) 272-6068

Background

Planning Act, RSO 1990, C. P.13, PART II, S. 9 (opens a new window)

Function

Planning boards provide advice and assistance under the Planning Act on matters referred by municipal councils and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (in the case of a board appointed for a planning area that consists wholly or partially of territory without a municipal organization). The boards prepare official plans for these areas and, at the request of member council(s), for municipalities. 

In addition to the general functions described above, the minister has delegated authority to the board to grant consents to sever land. It has also been delegated subdivision, condominium, validation, foreclosures and powers of sale authority.
 

Membership

The board has seven members. One member is appointed by the minister to represent the unincorporated area.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates that meet the following criteria will be considered for appointment:

· May be an owner or tenant of land or spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the unincorporated township under the planning board’s jurisdiction.

· Familiarity with the unincorporated townships served by the planning board.

· Familiarity with the Ontario land use planning system is an asset, e.g.:  Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, local planning documents such as Official plans and zoning by-laws, land division processes.

· Communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other board members.

· Impartiality and sound judgement to fairly assess and review applications before the board.

· Be a Canadian citizen and be eligible to vote in an Ontario election.

Term

The provincial appointee serves for a term specified by the minister (typically a 4-year term to coincide with municipal elections) and until a successor is appointed

Meetings

The board meets on the third Tuesday of every month, as required.

Remuneration

Remuneration is determined by the planning board. 

Appointments & Vacancies