Official Plan
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Land use planning affects all aspects of our lives in Ontario. It helps decide where homes, parks and schools should be located and where roads, sewers and other essential services should be provided. An Official Plan is a policy document that guides short-term and long-term development.
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Land use planning affects all aspects of our lives in Ontario. It helps decide where homes, parks and schools should be located and where roads, sewers and other essential services should be provided. An Official Plan is a policy document that guides short-term and long-term development.
Stay tuned for ways that you can Join the Conversation! In the meantime, consider subscribing to this page to receive email notifications regarding project updates. This project is currently closed.
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Final Draft - Official Plan, December 2018
Share Final Draft - Official Plan, December 2018 on Facebook Share Final Draft - Official Plan, December 2018 on Twitter Share Final Draft - Official Plan, December 2018 on Linkedin Email Final Draft - Official Plan, December 2018 link20 Dec 2018The Final Draft of the new Official Plan (December, 2018, Draft V) has been released. The applicable documents can be found in the "Document Library" on this page.
The revised Plan contains structural modifications, revisions and additional policy to the proposed version that was released in June 2016. Feedback received from agencies, stakeholders, and the public in the earlies stages have been considered in undertaking revisions to the proposed new Official Plan. The December version also contains the newly proposed Character Areas and Heritage Conservation policies, resulting from the Estate Lot Study process.
The next step is for Council to provide direction regarding the scheduling of an Open House in the new year. Once the details are available, the notice for the Open House will be shared widely, including on the Town’s website (www.notl.org) and on this information page.
Should you have questions regarding the content of the Plan, please call Rick Wilson, Senior Planner at 905-468-3266, ext. 313.
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Benefits of an Official Plan
Share Benefits of an Official Plan on Facebook Share Benefits of an Official Plan on Twitter Share Benefits of an Official Plan on Linkedin Email Benefits of an Official Plan link21 Feb 2018An official plan:
- Lets the public know what the municipality's general land use planning policies are.
- Makes sure that growth is coordinated and meets the community’s needs.
- Helps members of the community understand how their land may be used now and in the future.
- Helps decide where roads, watermains, sewers, dumps, parks and other services will be built.
- Provides a framework for establishing municipal zoning by-laws to set local regulations and standards, like the size of lots and height of buildings.
- Provides a way to evaluate and settle conflicting land uses while meeting local, regional and provincial interests.
- Shows Council's commitment to the future growth of the community.
Who's Listening
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Phone 905-468-3266 Ext 313 Email rick.wilson@notl.com (External link)
Life Cycle
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February, 2018
Official Plan has finished this stageThe consultant, PLANSCAPE, will review the work completed to date and initiate work on a new draft official plan.
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February - June, 2018
Official Plan has finished this stageA revised draft of the plan will be used to consult with stakeholders such as Town Committees, appropriate groups and agencies.
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December, 2018
Official Plan has finished this stageThe final draft of the plan will be posted on the web-site and available for review at the Town Offices.
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February 13, 2019 - Open House 2:00-4:00 pm AND 6:00-8:00 pm - Community Centre (Auditorium) 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake
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February 25, 2019 - Public Meeting 6:00 - Community Centre (Auditorium) 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake
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August 1, 2019 - Special Meeting of Council - Draft Official Plan Revision Presentation
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August 15, 2019 - Special Meeting of Council - Draft Official Plan Revision Presentation - 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake
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October 22, 2019 - Council Adopts the new revised Official Plan
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The Regional Municipality of Niagara is to approve the Town's Official Plan
Official Plan is currently at this stage