NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL FOR THE OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL FOR THE OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

Under Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act

To: Prescribed Persons/Public Bodies/Interested Parties

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Hawkesbury has initiated a review of its Official Plan and will hold a Special Meeting of the Council, open to the public, under Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to discuss possible revisions to the Official Plan that may be required and provide the public with an opportunity to provide comments.

TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Hawkesbury will hold this SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL on:

Date:               June 23, 2025
Time:              6:00 pm
Location:         Town Hall , Council Chambers,
600, Higginson St., Hawkesbury, ON, K6A 1H1

PUBLIC MEETING 

You are invited to participate in this Special Meeting of the Council for the Official Plan Review to learn more about this important project and how you can participate in the planning process. You are entitled to attend the special meeting of the Council, or you may be represented by counsel or an agent to provide information, to comment, or to ask questions about this initiative.

AND TAKE NOTICE 

Should you wish to provide comments or ask questions, you may do so in writing or orally to the Council. If you wish to provide oral comments, advance notice to the undersigned is requested by 12:00 p.m. on June 16, 2025. Written submissions are encouraged and shall be made available for public inspection by any interested party. 

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL PLAN? The Hawkesbury Official Plan is the primary policy document that guides the growth and development of the Town. It contains goals, objectives and policies which provide directions on how and where the Town is to grow, along with providing policies related to the management of resources, protection of natural heritage features and other land use and development issues within the Town of Hawkesbury. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved in 2010.

WHY ARE WE REVIEWING OUR OFFICIAL PLAN? The purpose of the Official Plan Review is to update the policies to conform to planning legislation and policies from the Province of Ontario, the United Counties of Prescott-Russell, government agencies, and members of the public. Review of Official Plans is required every five years.

WHY IS YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT? The Official Plan affects everyone in the Town of Hawkesbury. Your input is important for the Town when drafting a new Official Plan. Public consultation provides the opportunity for residents to participate in reviewing and updating the policies and direction of the Town.

THE PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL is to inform members of the public about the Official Plan update and outline possible changes that may be implemented. The meeting provides an early opportunity for the public to offer comments, among several opportunities throughout the course of the planning process.

Personal information contained in written comments, collected pursuant to the Planning Act, will be used for the purposes of that Act and will form part of the public record. Questions should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at the Town of Hawkesbury.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

For additional information or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:  infoplanning@hawkesbury.ca.

OR

Lisa Dalla Rosa MBA, MCIP RPP
Associate – Fotenn Planning + Design
dallarosa@fotenn.com
613-730-5709 ext. 295