Policy G62 — Public Participation Policy (Planning) — full text

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Page 1 of 3 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent, transparent, and inclusive AACORPORATES amework for public participation in planning processes within the Town. It reflects the Town's commitment to meaningful community engagement in decisions that shape the This policy aims to: AH. DEC. 1880 DAENA E PART TOWN OF KENTVILLE POLICY STATEMENT G62  ## PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY (PLANNING) · Promote early and ongoing dialogue between the Town and its residents, property owners, and various stakeholders; · Ensure that public input is considered in planning decisions in accordance with applicable legislation and best practices; Foster trust and accountability by providing clear opportunities for the public to participate in matters such as land use planning, policy development, and development applications; · Support informed decision-making by encouraging diverse perspectives and local knowledge. DEFINITIONS - "Planning Documents" means any municipal planning instrument prepared, adopted, or - development agreements, and any amendments thereto. - · - · Page 2 of 3 Town of Kentville, Policy G62: Public Participation Policy SCOPE · Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use Bylaw, and Subdivision Bylaw reviews and amendments; · Secondary planning processes, such as community plans or neighbourhood studies; - · Development agreements. - applicants in designing and implementing public engagement activities. It is also intended to inform members of the public about how and when they can participate in planning - · This policy complements legislative requirements under the Municipal Government Act and other applicable regulations, and may be adapted to suit the scale, complexity, and potential impact of each planning initiative. PROCEDURES For any new Municipal Planning Strategy and concurrent Land Use Bylaw approvals, or amendment thereto; or any new Subdivision Bylaw, or amendment thereto; or new development agreement, or amendment thereto; a Public Participation Meeting shall be ## held as part of the review and approval process: Public Participation Meeting Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, Review and Recommendation ## Council Meeting, First Reading Public Hearing and Council Meeting, Second Reading (approval) The purpose of the Public Participation Meeting shall be to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on, make suggestions to, discuss and receive information with respect to the proposed adoption or amendment to a planning document.  Information respecting the Planning Documents shall be made available to the general public on the Town website. This information may include staff reports, drafts of the proposed amendment (s) and the submissions made by the applicant. Town of Kentville, Policy G62: Public Participation Policy ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Page 3 of 3 POLICY RevIsION HIstOry proposed amendments to the Planning Documents shall be advertised appropriately at The date, time, and location for the Public Participation Meeting and a description of the Date Created: ## least fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting on the Town website and may include Revision: October 2024. Consulting with adjacent municipalities. May 28, 2012 June, 2025 re: advertising requirements, purpose, scope, Meeting will also be included in the initial report to the Planning Advisory Committee. The Public Participation Meeting shall be open to all members of the public and may include a staff presentation, open house or workshop style gathering. Residents shall be given the opportunity to ask staff questions and to make a presentation of no more than 5 minutes. Written correspondence received before the scheduled Public Participation definition, deletion of section for adjacent municipalities