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Official Plan

Official Plan

Township of Huron Kinloss Official Plan

The Township of Huron Kinloss's Official Plan is the Township's land use planning and policy document. Its general purpose is to establish land use designations and policies for the physical development and redevelopment of the Township having regard to social, economic and environmental matters. Official Plans are regulated by Section 17 of the Ontario Planning Act. Official Plan policies are adopted by Council to define basic goals, objectives and directions for the coordinated growth and development of the Township. It identifies the planned municipal structure and provides the framework for municipal regulations including zoning bylaws, site plan approval and the subdivision of land.

The Official Plan also contains maps which designate land uses and which help guide municipal decisions on public facilities and services such as transportation, roads, parks and infrastructure. It also encourages the preservation of lands, buildings or structures having environmental, historic or architectural value. The current Township of Huron Kinloss Official Plan was approved by the County of Bruce and will direct development that is expected to occur to the year 2010.

Official Plan Amendments

While the Official Plan is intended to establish policies for long-term growth, the Plan is periodically reviewed to ensure that it continues to meet the changing economic, social and environmental needs of the municipality. Occasionally it is necessary to amend the policies and/or designations contained in the Official Plan in order to facilitate new development or redevelopment proposals. Opportunities for public review and input are provided prior to the Township adopting any Official Plan Amendments. Section 17 of the Ontario Planning Act and accompanying regulations provide the legislative framework for processing Official Plans and Amendments. To enquire about the Township of Huron Kinloss Official Plan, amendments or applications, please contact