In one single, portable volume, Ontario Planning Legislation & Commentary, 2010/2011 Edition captures recent changes in the field and explains their implications. This publication also features the full text of the updated legislation, provincial policy statements (1997 & 2005) and commentary that focuses on the five pillars of the Ontario Planning Act:

 

·         Provincial plans and policies

·         Official plans

·         Zoning by-laws

·         Site plans

·         Subdivision plans

 

Features and Benefits

 

·            Full text of the Planning Act; Greenbelt Act, 2005; Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008; Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 and Places to Grow Act, 2005 and Regulations — pertinent legislation at your fingertips

·            Full text of the Greenbelt Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe — handy references for land use planning

·            Expert commentary — gain a solid understanding of how the Planning Act and related legislation fit together and expert insights on recent planning issues and noteworthy court decisions

·            Provincial Policy Statements (1997 and 2005) — discover what planning decision-makers must apply from a provincial policy perspective

 

New in This Edition

 

·         Expert analysis of the significance of Bill 150, the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009

 

Who Should Buy

 

·         Planners requiring a concise, yet in-depth guide to the Planning Act for everyday reference

·         Municipal councillors who need straightforward information on how the legislation and planning process work

·         Real estate and municipal law practitioners who need to be well grounded in the statutory and regulatory framework of the legislation