Released February 27, 2020
WEYBURN – Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Weyburn intends to consider the adoption of two bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. Adoption of the bylaws would establish a new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.
Intent: The proposed Official Community Plan bylaw would establish municipal goals, objectives and policies relating to land use and development. The proposed Zoning Bylaw would establish land use regulations, determine the location of zoning districts, prescribe permitted and discretionary uses within each zoning district, establish a process for issuing development permits, prescribe a process for appeals and provide for bylaw amendments.
Affected Land: The proposed bylaws will affect all land within the incorporated area of the City of Weyburn.
Reason: The Official Community Plan will guide development decisions by identifying municipal goals and objectives. The Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development within City boundaries.
Public Inspection: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaws on the City of Weyburn website at weyburn.ca/public-notices/ or at the City of Weyburn office during normal office hours. Copies of the bylaws are available at cost.
Public Hearing: Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held at Council Chambers at City Hall. Any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws is welcome to attend or to submit comments prior to the meeting. Council will consider all comments received.
All written submissions for the City Council’s Consideration must be forward to:
His Worship the Mayor and Members of City Council
c/o City Clerk’s Office, City Hall
157 3rd Street, Weyburn, SK S4H 2K6
All submissions received by the City Clerk by Friday, March 20, 2020, will be forwarded to City Council.
For more information and to view the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw click here, or contact the City Manager at (306) 848-3212 or email mwarren@weyburn.ca
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