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Preliminary Review Criteria Survey

The City is reviewing Neighbourhood Plans to ensure they remain relevant, clear, and reflective of community needs. To aid in the review, the City has developed a set of preliminary review criteria. 

This survey asks for your feedback on the proposed review criteria and how they should be applied.

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Notice of Collection: The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of Sections 10 and 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and section 17 of the Planning Act. Any personal information collected will be used help understand public sentiment regarding Council's direction. To accurately interpret responses, participants will be asked to identify their neighborhood and the relevant neighborhood plan area. Responses will be collected anonymously, aggregated for analysis, and used to help inform decision-making. Participation and survey results will not be publicly attributed to individuals. By providing your email address, you are consenting to receiving emails from the City of Hamilton and/or their agents/contractors for purposes related to this program. Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to the Community Planner - Project Lead, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Z6, 905-546-2424 ext.1595, dmitriy.kharena@hamilton.ca

Proposed Review Criteria

  • Criteria #1 - Historical Context
    • Year Adopted
    • # of Amendments or Types of Amendments (2007 - 2024)
    • Is the area built out or are there areas that remain undeveloped?
  • Criteria #2 - Official Plan Policies or Conflicts
    • Does the Official Plan provide policy direction(s) that addresses land use and other planning concerns for the Neighbourhood?
    • Are there policy conflicts with the Official Plan or restrictions on development that conflict with the Official Plan?
  • Criteria #3 - Planned Road Network
    • Is the Neighbourhood Plan required to secure future Right-of-Ways for new roads?
  • Criteria #4 - Special Characteristics
    • Is the Neighbourhood Plan required to secure future Right-of-Ways for new roads?
    • Does it contain necessary policy direction for protecting cultural heritage resources?
    • Does it contain relevant Urban Design Guidelines?
    • Is it within a Planning Study Area? (e.g. Bayfront Industrial Area Strategy)
    • Is it within a Parkland Acquisition Focus Area?
    • Does it include a Community Improvement Plan Area?
    • Does it contain a Major Transit Station Area?


For reference, a list of all existing Neighbourhood Plans and a copy of all Neighbourhood Plan Maps is available at www.hamilton.ca/NeighbourhoodPlans 

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In your opinion, are there important factors missing from the City’s criteria for reviewing Neighbourhood Plans?

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Which criteria are the most important? Select ones that you think are most important

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Does your neighbourhood have special features that should be protected?

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