| City launches Development Application information online | | | Ottawa (May 13, 2008) - The City of Ottawa is launching a new feature on its website that will provide information on development applications in an online format. The Development Application Search will provide the community with convenient access to identify, investigate and make comments on applications within the development process. The need for online access to this information was identified by City Council to meet goals of transparency in the planning process. The established process of acquiring information on the status of development applications was time consuming and requests could only be answered during regular business hours. Through this new self-serve search, information can be viewed at the convenience of the resident.“I am pleased to see the City moving forward with innovative tools such as the Development Application Search,” said Mayor O’Brien. “This new technology makes information easily accessible and encourages interaction with residents on planning issues in their communities.”On-site signs alert residents to a new development application. These signs include information on the type of application, a brief description of the project, the municipal address and contact information. Acquiring all this information may not be possible so the search tool has been designed to provide residents with several options to locate the desired application. Users can search by a number of criteria including street, ward, application type and number. A ward search function is also included to help define areas. Development applications subject to public consultation (submitted following February 1, 2008) are included in this search tool: - Official Plan Amendment
- Zoning By-law Amendment
- Plan of Subdivision
- Site Plan
- Cash-in-lieu of Parking
- Lifting of Holding Provisions
- Demolition Control
All studies required in support of a development application are included. A plan illustrating the proposal will be included whenever possible. Applications and supporting materials remain on the website following the granting of a decision for a period of 30 days.Councillor Peter Hume, Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee emphasized the importance of transparency in the planning process; stating that “Building and maintaining strong working relationships and understanding between the City and its communities is the key.Providing this information, in a convenient format, is the first step in a community planning process. Step two is community input. Through this feature, residents may submit their comments online, or directly call or E-mail the assigned planner.” The Ottawa community is encouraged to visit www.ottawa.ca/devapps to find information on development, add their comments or just learn more about the planning process.
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