Planning Board - Kapuskasing and District
- Ministry
- Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Address
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Civic Centre 88 Riverside Drive
Kapuskasing
P5N1B3 - Phone
- (705) 337-4254
- Fax
- (705) 337-1741
- 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.
The board administers a zoning by-law for the unincorporated portion of its planning area. In addition to consent granting, the board has 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 monthly, as required.
- Remuneration
Remuneration is determined by the planning board.
Appointments & Vacancies
No. | Position | Member | Term | Location |
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1. | Member (Part-Time) |