Official Plan Review

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL PLAN?

• A comprehensive document which contains goals, policies, and land use schedules.
• A 25-year policy framework for land use decisions.
• Sets the context for detailed planning and provision of municipal services.
• Indicates where housing, agriculture, industry, commercial and retail land uses will be located.

WHY IS THE OFFICIAL PLAN BEING REVIEWED?

Municipalities generally update their official plans every 5 years to ensure that the Official Plan:

• Conforms to the County of Middlesex official plan.
• Reflects matters of provincial interest.
• Is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS).

THE TOWNSHIP OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW PROCESS WILL:

• Consider new provincial legislation, regulations and policies.
• Review County policy direction implemented through the recent review of the County official plan.
• Include meaningful community engagement.

ESTIMATED TIMELINE

• Non-Statutory Public Open House - May 6, 2024
• Statutory Open House - TBD
• Statutory Public Meeting - TBD
• Local Adoption - TBD
• County of Middlesex - County Approval TBD

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

• Current Official Plan
• Zoning By-Law
• Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) Background Report
• Official Plan Review - Report (March 20, 2023)
• Official Plan Review - Presentation (March 20, 2023)
• Official Plan Review - Discussion Papers - Presentation (December 18th, 2023)
  • Discussion Paper - Employment
  • Discussion Paper - Housing
  • Discussion Paper - Agriculture
  • Discussion Paper - Natural Heritage
• Non-Statutory Open House Presentation - May 6, 2024