City Issues Open Invite For Information Session Of Official Plan

The City of Peterborough is hosting an online community information session of the final draft of the City’s updated Official Plan announced Tuesday.

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The sessions will accommodate as many people as possible, with four sessions will be offered at different times where participants are encouraged to choose the time that works best with their schedule.

Wednesday, Sept. 1

• 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or

• 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 2

• 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or

• 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Each session will begin with a presentation to summarize the process, public engagement, themes of the comments received and the organization of the Final Draft as well as time for participant questions.

Registration to attend one of the four timeslots is available online at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/peterborough-official-plan-update-community-information-session-tickets-166507106237.

Once registered, residents will receive a link to the online meeting by email.

Anyone who is unable to access the sessions online can contact the City during office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 705-742-7777 ext. 1880 for information on how to register and attend by telephone.

The proposed Official Plan and the final Land Needs Assessment are available for review on the City’s website at www.peterborough.ca/planit and through Connect Peterborough at www.connectptbo.ca/official-plan-update.

Following completion of this final round of community engagement, the Official Plan will be presented to City Council in October and a formal public meeting is being planned for November where Council will hear public delegations and will consider adopting the Plan.

Following Council’s adoption of the Plan, it would be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval.

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