Official Plan Review
We've begun the process of updating our Official Plan and will be providing opportunities for you to give your input. The Official Plan guides long-term growth, land use and development in our community.
Discussion paper
Building on our visioning sessions, what do you see as the next steps for our Official Plan policies? Please review and comment on our discussion paper by September 1.
Frequently asked questions
Review some frequently asked questions.
What's an Official Plan? |
An Official Plan is the primary tool for implementing our goals and objectives. The Official Plan will establish a long-term strategy for growth, land use and development in Severn. The new Official Plan will guide all land use planning and development decisions in Severn for the next 20 years. |
How long will the review take? |
Over a year and a half, we'll complete the Official Plan Review in three phases:
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What guides the preparation of the new Official Plan? |
There are several planning documents that guide land use planning in Ontario, including:
County of Simcoe's Municipal Comprehensive Review will determine a growth management plan until 2051. This will help refine the provincial natural heritage and agricultural systems. These systems are currently defined and designated by the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
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Who approves the new Official Plan? |
The new Official Plan will be considered by Council and the County of Simcoe. The County’s decision is subject to appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. |
Will this impact the zoning of my property? |
The new Official Plan may impact the zoning of your property. The Planning Act requires that we update our Zoning By-law three years after the plan is approved. |
What will the new Official Plan include? |
Our new Official Plan will address the following planning and policy areas:
Since we adopted our current Official Plan, we identified the following issues:
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Will there be opportunities for comment and input? |
We want the Official Plan to reflect community goals and priorities. We encourage you to get involved! You can participate in the process in many ways:
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How can I stay informed? |
We'll provide information about the project through a range of methods and channels: Get connected, subscribe to this page and stay informed! |
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