Notice of Joint Public Consultation Session - Proposed Parkland Dedication By-laws

The Municipality of Lakeshore, in conjunction with other local municipalities, will hold a joint in-person/virtual public consultation session, pursuant to the Planning Act. Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. will present the results of their review of municipal parkland dedication policies in the context of recent legislative changes and obtain feedback on their recommendations. Members of the public are invited to attend this in-person/virtual session, and any person may make representations relating to this matter.

Public Consultation Session

• Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM - presentation to begin at 5:15 PM.
• Place: In-person at the Essex Arena (60 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, ON) and virtual

To participate by phone or video call, Zoom registration is required. Please email ECPConsultation@watsonecon.ca to request the meeting link. Please provide your name and municipality in your request. The deadline to register is 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Notwithstanding the deadline above, members of the public are asked to register as soon as possible to provide an orderly registration process and meeting. Send any written comments or concerns via email to ECPConsultation@watsonecon.ca or by mail to the respective municipal office before 12:00 PM on Monday, April 1, 2024. The public is advised that comments expressed and written material presented are a matter of public record for full disclosure.

The Parks Plan Memoranda (which includes the proposed By-laws) is available on the Municipality of Lakeshore's Parkland Dedication By-law Review page, online at Lakeshore.ca/ParklandDedicationReview.