Official Plan

The North Almaguin Planning Board has provided direction to create the planning area’s first Official Plan for specified areas within its’ jurisdiction. This important project sets the framework for how the unorganized Townships of East Mills, Hardy, McConkey, Patterson, Pringle, and Wilson will grow and develop in the years ahead, while ensuring local policies align with Provincial requirements.

The purpose of this project is to:

  • Create an Official Plan that is consistent with the most recent Provincial Planning Statement, the Planning Act and any other regulatory requirements.
  • Provide specific policies for local issues, such as rural development, waterfront development, residential development, environmental protection, and community building and planning.

 

Land use planning is undertaken under the authority of the Province of Ontario. The hierarchy and land use planning in Ontario is illustrated below:

 

 

Visit the Ministry of Ontario website for the Citizen’s guide to land use planning, including Official Plans: Official plans | Citizen’s guide to land use planning | ontario.ca

For Provincial Guidance on the content of Official Plans: Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 | ontario.ca;

WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL PLAN

An Official Plan is a long-term policy document that guides land use, development, and growth in specific municipal planning areas. Official Plans contain objectives and policies established primarily to provide guidance for the development of a jurisdiction.

The policies contained within the Plan are intended to form the basis for decisions made by the North Almaguin Planning Board, members of the public and government agencies with respect to land use in the unorganized townships. This plan will assist the Planning Board with their decisions related to severances and the subdivision of land. It could lead to the creation of a Zoning By-law, in the future, but this is not part of this project.

 

HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY

Public input is essential throughout the review process. This webpage will host relevant documents, timelines, updates and provide opportunities for those interested to become involved. Residents can subscribe or make comments to this webpage to receive updates or more information.

Public Open Houses and Stakeholder Meetings will also provide a forum for discussion and input.

Public Engagement and input are of the utmost importance for this project. As such, we have created an Engagement Plan to outline our goals, consultation approach, and the schedule for engagement to ensure residents have the opportunity to be engaged and have their opinions heard.

Download Engagement Plan here

Visit the Ministry of Ontario website for the Citizen's guide to land use planning including Official Plans. 

 

 

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