City of Pickering Official Plan- Edition 6

Review of All Applications
All applications for development are reviewed against a
variety of matters including the relevant plans, programs
and policies of the Province, the Region of Durham, the
City of Pickering and other relevant boards and agencies.
CITY POLICY
Matters to be Considered in
Review of All Applications
15.1 In the review of all development
applications, City Council shall consider the
following to a level of detail commensurate
with the scale and scope of the application,
(a) the policies of the Federal Government,
the Province of Ontario, the Durham
Regional Official Plan, other policies
and programs of the Region, this official
plan, development guidelines adopted
by Council, and any other applicable
plans, policies, programs, regulations
and guidelines;
(b) potential positive and negative impacts
on the ecological, urban and rural
systems (considering where appropriate,
short term, long term and cumulative
effects);
(c) public and agency consultation, both
formal and informal;
(d) the results of any required supporting
reports; and
(e) any other matters Council deems
appropriate.
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