Subject to the approval of the majority of Council, except where otherwise provided, the Planning Committee shall exercise the following duties:

  1. Recommend measures dealing with licensing and regulating for the safety and well being of the public.
  2. Consider and report on all matters relating to land use and regulations of buildings and structures.
  3. Consider and report on all subdivision plans, Zoning By-Law and Official Plan amendments.
  4. Review all requests submitted to the Kapuskasing and District Planning Board and the Committee of Adjustment pertaining to land severance and minor zoning variances.
  5. Recommend and report on street lighting within the municipality.
  6. Consider and report on all matters connected with the leasing or sale of Corporation property.
  7. Review all subdivision agreements.
  8. Make recommendations to Council as required on store closing hours and related regulations.
  9. Regularly review all building permit lists as submitted by the Building Inspector.
  10. Review all business licensing reports
  11. Examine the annual budget under Committee jurisdiction and present to Council.
  12. Consider and regulate all expenditures in the Other Protection section of the budget.
  13. Consider and report on such matters as may from time to time be referred to the Committee by Council.
  14. Review any reports and/or minutes of the Non-Profit Housing Corporation.