The Planning Advisory Committee is a mandatory advisory committee and local board governed by the Planning Act.
It reviews applications for major changes to land and building use and provides recommendations to council, including for:
- Developer applications for Zoning Bylaw Amendments
- Developer applications for Official Plan Amendments
- Municipality-initiated Official Plan reviews and updates
- Municipality-initiated Zoning Bylaw reviews and updates
- Draft Plans of Subdivision
- Site Plan Control
- Temporary Use By-laws
- Community Improvement Plan applications (that do not require Council approval)
- Other Planning Act applications
- Adherence to Provincial Planning Statement
Committee decisions are forwarded to Council for final approval. Decisions made by the Committee are considered recommendations and are not final until approved by Council. It may also provide advice to council on matters, issues and policies pertaining to land-use, development and community planning. The role is advisory and consultative.
Governance
Council must at least one resident of the municipality to the committee:
Membership
(4) The members of a planning advisory committee shall be chosen by the council and shall include at least one resident of the municipality who is neither a member of a municipal council nor an employee of the municipality.
As of March 10, 2025 its members were:
- Councillor Carr, Chair
- Councillor Brown
- Councillor Kelly (2024-186)
- Councillor Malette
- Councillor Enright-Miller
- Sarita Van Dyke
- Tyler Fenton
- Paul Jennings
- John Baltutis
- Councillor Chatten Alternate (2024-186)
- Councillor Seu, Alternate (2024-186)
To become a committee member, you can apply online through the Boards & Committees Application Form.
Meetings
Meetings are held the first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers on the 4th floor of City Hall located at 169 Front Street, Belleville, ON, K8N 2Y8.
Meetings are streamed on Belleville’s YouTube Channel.
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. To confirm a meeting please email:Â [email protected].
Work
Includes current Zoning and Official Plan Amendment, Plan of Subdivision and Committee of Adjustment Applications in the City of Belleville.
