Open House and Public Meeting
Public Open House
The City of Sarnia is hosting a Public Open House under Section 17 of the Planning Act for the Draft New Sarnia Official Plan. The Open House will begin with a presentation to summarize the Official Plan review process, public engagement, and the organization and content of the Draft Official Plan. The Open House will finish with time for questions.
Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: On-line via Zoom
To join the meeting online use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86780069904?pwd=U0ZOeTRPZDdjN3p2WUEvOE9XeUlMZz09
To join the meeting by phone, use the following:
Dial: +1 (204)-272-7920
Meeting ID: 867 8006 9904
Passcode: 085651
Public Meeting
The Council of the City of Sarnia will hold a virtual public meeting on the Draft New Sarnia Official Plan under Section 17 of the Planning Act.
Purpose and Effect
The city is in the process of preparing a new Official Plan that will provide a comprehensive framework to guide decision making about future growth and development to the year 2046.
The plan is intended to conform with the County of Lambton Official Plan, be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and have regard to matters of provincial interest. The proposed Plan contains policies on such matters as the natural environment, land uses and community development, growth management, resources, transportation, and services.
A map has not been provided because the proposed Plan would apply City-wide.
No decisions on the Draft Official Plan are being made at the March Open House or Public Meeting.
Date: Monday, March 21, 2022
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Any Person may observe the Public Meeting on the City’s website at https://www.sarnia.ca/council-meetings/.
Any person may make written or verbal representation to Council on the Draft New Sarnia Official Plan as follows:
To speak at the Public Meeting, we encourage you to pre-register through the Clerks Department before noon Wednesday, March 16, 2022, by email to clerks@sarnia.ca or phone at 519-332-0330 ext. 3320.
Instructions for participating in this virtual meeting will be provided following registration and are available online at https://www.sarnia.ca/virtualsarnia/ under Public Meetings.
Written submissions may be provided by email to sarnia@planpart.ca or by dropping off to the City Hall drop box located outside the main entrance to City Hall, 255 Christina Street North.
A copy of the Draft New Sarnia Official Plan and additional information on the Growth Management Program is available online at https://www.speakupsarnia.ca/growth-management.
Notice of Adoption
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan, you must make a written request to the City of Sarnia at the address noted above.
