Chief Administrative Office for City of Barrie includes Human Resources, Internal Audit and Legal Services

• 2018 population is listed as 148,136 persons
• City of Barrie is geographically part of Simcoe County, but is not politically part of Simcoe County
• City of Barrie official mobile app (free) offers convenient access to services and popular information, providing access to services and information including curbside collection schedules and notifications, road closures, events and more
  • users can also report problems to the City via this app
  • app available for download via Google Play or the iTunes App Store
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New Zoning By-law consultation continues

The City continues work on creating a new Zoning By-law to implement the vision and policies of the approved Official Plan. A Zoning By-law controls the use of land; all new development and construction must follow it. Open houses happened in September to gather feedback, and a public meeting is scheduled for November 14. Visit BuildingBarrie.ca/zoning for the latest draft and full details.

• Regular meetings of City Council: every other Wed at 7pm, except during July
• Regular General Committee meetings: every other Wed at 7 pm, alternating with Council meetings
• Planning Committee meetings occur as needed on Tuesday evenings, starting at 7pm
• Advisory Committee Meetings occur on monthly basis, usually alternate Mon 7 pm, except Jul and statutory holidays
• see website for updates to meeting schedules
• meetings are telecast live, starting 7 pm, by Rogers Television
• Scheduled meetings are livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel