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TAKE NOTICE that the City of Barrie has proposed an amendment to the City’s Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) and will hold an in-person open house on Wednesday April 8, 2026, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda, 1st Floor.
AND TAKE NOTICE that the Affordability Committee of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Barrie will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for the city-initiated amendment to the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) to incorporate lands transferred to the City of Barrie as a result of the Barrie-Oro-Medonte-Springwater Boundary Adjustment Act, 2025, and other adjacent lands at City Hall Council Chambers.
Open House
The open house is being held to provide an early opportunity for affected landowners and members of the public to learn about the City’s proposed plans for the transferred lands and provide feedback. No registration is needed for the in-person open house. This is a drop-in session, being held at City Hall, within the 1st Floor Rotunda, located at 70 Collier St., Barrie, ON, L4M 4T5. For additional information about the Boundary Expansion please visit: https://barrie.ca/boundaryexpansion
Public Meeting
The public meeting will be held in person at City Hall and virtually with electronic participation. The meeting will be livestreamed on the City of Barrie YouTube Channel http://youtube.com/citybarrie.
Any person may attend the meeting and make representation or present submission respecting this matter. If you wish to make a written submission concerning this matter, please email or mail written comments to cityclerks@barrie.ca or City Hall, 70 Collier Street, PO Box 400, Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 (attention: City Clerk). Written comments must be received by Wednesday April 15, 2026 by 12:00 p.m.
If you would like to participate virtually, you will need access to a computer with internet service or a telephone. If you wish to provide oral comments at the public meeting, please register in advance by emailing: cityclerks@barrie.ca or calling 705-739-4220 x5500 during regular office hours prior to Wednesday April 15, 2026 by 12:00 p.m. Once you register, you will be provided information from the Legislative Services Branch on how to make your submission.
