REM 300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Urban Sprawl
20 Apr 2016
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Planning the orderly development of land through a structured planning process. Planning act statutory framework for orderly land development. Administered by the ministry of municipal affairs and housing. Administration general control given to the misiter of municipal affairs and. Upper tier (region, county, district) preparation, adoption, and revision of the official plan, and the process of dividing and developing land. Lower tier (municipality) preparation, adoption and revision of the official plan and the adoption of zoning by-laws, interim control by-laws and other by-laws. Federal government selective involvement primarily concerning airport facilities/lands and oceans/fisheries. Provincial government responsible for overall provincial planning. Establishes planning policies while delegating many responsibilities to municipalities. Municipal government various areas of responsibility. Provincial policy statement issued by the minister of municipal affairs and housing concerns land use planning issues of province-wide interest. Newest developments include the following key issues: supporting alternative/renewable energy sources, discourage urban sprawl, protect natural heritage, develop affordable housing and protect rural areas.
