Attend a Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

If you have any questions about attending, speaking at, or watching a Planning Advisory Committee meeting, please contact the Clerks office at clerks@kawarthalakes.ca.

There are several ways to participate in a Planning Advisory Committee meeting.

Submit Comments in Writing

Written comments should be submitted to the City of Kawartha Lakes, Clerk’s Office, 26 Francis Street, P.O. Box 9000, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 5R8, prior to this meeting or by email to agendaitems@kawarthalakes.ca. Comments received by 4pm the day before the meeting will be provided to Members of the Planning Advisory Committee prior to the meeting.

Register to Speak at the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

Should you wish to speak at the Planning Advisory Committee meeting, please email Clerk’s Office at clerks@kawarthalakes.ca. Please include:

• Your name (first and last);
• Your email address;
• Which item on the agenda you wish to address; and,
• Any visual materials such as pictures or a PowerPoint presentation.

Attend Electronically

• The Planning Advisory Committee meeting can be attended via Zoom.
• Please contact the Clerks office at clerks@kawarthalakes.ca to request the Zoom link.
• You will be provided the Zoom meeting details and password prior to the meeting, including a link to educational resources for those who may be new to using Zoom.
• You are encouraged to send written comments for the Planning Advisory Committee's consideration in addition to your oral presentation to agendaitems@kawarthalakes.ca.

Attend in Person

You must reserve a seat with the Recording Secretary to be able to attend City Hall in person, as seating is limited. Please email clerks@kawarthalakes.ca to reserve your seat. If you have not received a confirmation email from Clerks Office Staff that a seat is reserved for you, you do not yet have a seat reserved for you.

• The meeting starts at 1pm. Please arrive early so that you do not interrupt a meeting in progress.
• Please enter at the Colborne Street doors of City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay).
• Bring any speaking notes with you.
• To speak at the podium, you must press the button at the base of the microphone. This will turn the microphone red, which means it is on, and all in the room and those online can hear you.
• You are encouraged to send written comments for the Planning Advisory Committee's consideration in addition to your oral presentation to agendaitems@kawarthalakes.ca. 

Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Watch the Livestream

If you only want to watch the meeting, a livestream is available on the City of Kawartha Lakes YouTube page. The meeting can be watched live, and the recording will remain available on YouTube so you can watch it after the meeting is over. 

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is established by Council under Section 8(1) of the Planning Act, with the delegated authority to hear matters such as Zoning By-law Amendments, Official Plan Amendments, on behalf of Council.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Planning Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Planning Advisory Committee.