Background

The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) was established in 2025 and provides advice and recommendations to Council on matters related to land use planning, development policies, and long-term strategic growth.

Mandate

The primary mandate of the PAC is to review and provide recommendations on planning applications, zoning by-law amendments, and Municipal Planning Strategy updates. The PAC serves as a consultative body, fostering public engagement and contributing to informed decision-making.

The Planning Advisory Committee aims to:

• Review and provide recommendations on planning applications, zoning by-law amendments, and Municipal Planning Strategy updates.
• Promote sustainable development practices in alignment with municipal goals.
• Serve as a platform for community input on planning matters.
• Identify and advise on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in municipal planning.

The PAC will meet monthly or at the call of the Chair, with additional meetings scheduled as necessary.  Meetings will be open to the public and follow applicable procedures for transparency and accessibility.

Committee Chair: TBD 

Committee Members: Councillor Cate Savage, Councillor John Andrew, Councillor Cathy Maxwell, Scott Hearn, Jakub Ziolkowski, Louis Comeau

Staff representatives: Director of Planning and Development Darren Shupe, Chief Administrative Officer Chris McNeill.