Tay Valley Township is Reviewing its Official Plan!
What is an Official Plan? |
The Tay Valley Township Official Plan is a legal document under the Planning Act that came into effect in January 2016. The Official Plan is a strategic planning document which guides development, environmental protection, and land use changes in Tay Valley Township for the next 20 years and beyond. The Official Plan (OP) determines how the Township will manage issues such as: agriculture; growth; housing; water quality protection; employment; aggregates; and natural heritage conservation. The Official Plan is required to be consistent with the provincial requirements for land use planning presented in the Provincial Policy Statement 2020. There is also a requirement for the Township’s Official Plan to conform to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan. |
Why do Municipalities need an Official Plan? |
An Official Plan:
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Why are we Reviewing our Official Plan? |
Once an Official Plan is approved, the Planning Act requires that Council revise the plan no less frequently than:
A primary purpose of the review is to ensures the Official Plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and that it has regard to matters of provincial interest. The Official Plan Review is also an opportunity to ensure the official plan continues to address local priorities and changing community needs. This project is being completed in consultation with Lanark County who is the approval authority for changes made to local Official Plans. In addition to broad public agency and provincial ministry consultation, the public is encouraged express their views on the Official Plan.
Background documents: |
How do I get involved?
Opportunities for public input on the Official Plan Review and Update will be provided during the review process.
- Draft Official Plan Schedule A - Land Use
- Revised Draft Official Plan Schedule B -
Development Constraints - Draft Official Plan Schedule C -
Natural Heritage Features
Please come and see a presentation at one of three Open Houses or Public Meeting to see the Draft Official Plan
Open Houses
June 9, 2022 (in-person)
Municipal Office - Council Chambers
217 Harper Road
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June 14, 2022 (virtual)
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
https://meet.goto.com/607102885
Public Meeting
June 21, 2022 (in-person)
Municipal Office - Council Chambers
217 Harper Road
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please submit written comments at any point during the review to Email the Planner.
Comment on the Draft Official Plan
Additional Information |