In additional to the internal departmental review, all substantive applications would be set
to an external design reviewer. This reviewer would be selected from a pre-screened roster
of design professionals who would serve the City for a set period. The design reviewer’s
comments, together with those of the relevant City departments and planning staff would form
the recommendation package presented at Planning Board. Issues of non-compliance with the
zoning bylaw identified by either staff or the design reviewer would require mitigation by the
proponent, prior to proceeding to Planning Board. As is the current process, all Planning Board
recommendations would be reviewed by Council.