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The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Official Plan was adopted by Counties Council on July 23, 2015 by By-law No. 15-47. The Official Plan, as modified by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, was approved on February 19, 2016.

There were eight appeals to the Official Plan filed with the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), formerly the Ontario Municipal Board. The Tribunal organized the appeals into two streams – a Growth Management Policy stream and a Provincially Significant Wetland/Coastal Wetland stream.

The Growth Management Policy appeal stream was resolved by a Decision/Order from the Tribunal, dated March 15, 2017. The Provincially Significant Wetlands/Coastal Wetlands appeal stream was resolved by a Decision/Order, dated November 14, 2019. 

This Office Consolidation of the Official Plan has been prepared for convenience to incorporate all approvals to September 1, 2022 (see below). Reference should be made to the original documents as adopted by Counties Council, and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the LPAT.

Official Plan for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville - Office Consolidation Text 

Official Plan for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville - Office Consolidation Schedules and Appendices

What is an Official Plan?

An Official Plan is a vision or guideline document established under the Planning Act that outlines the goals, objectives and policies necessary to manage growth and provide direction for the use of lands.

In 2014, the United Counties retained MMM Group Limited in partnership with Hemson Consulting, to assist with the preparation of the Official Plan. The Plan was developed through extensive consultation with community members and stakeholders over several years. Local municipalities, Provincial Ministries and Conservation Authorities also participated in its preparation.

 

The Counties Official Plan provides policy direction on matters of County-wide significance. It is intended to be a high level document with a vision and direction that is supported by all ten member municipalities. The goal of the Official Plan is to ensure a balanced approach to growth management and the protection and conservation of the Counties' natural and cultural heritage, while encouraging development opportunities in a way that respects the Counties' unique character and sense of place.

The local municipalities will continue to manage and administer detailed land use planning through their local municipal Official Plans, which will remain in effect to guide local decision-making. As part of the approval of the new Official Plan, the Province delegated to the Counties the authority to approve all local Official Plans and local Official Plan Amendments.

Why did an Official Plan need to be prepared?
In 2014, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville was one of few upper-tier municipalities in Ontario that did not have an Official Plan in place. In accordance with amendments to Regulation 352/02 under the Planning Act, the Counties were required by the Province to prepare and adopt an Official Plan.

The Planning Act also requires that the new Official Plan be reviewed every ten years but it may be amended at any time to reflect changing circumstances or new priorities.

What does the Counties Official Plan include? 

Most of the content of an Official Plan is specified in the Planning Act. All Official Plans are required to be consistent with and implement relevant Provincial Plans and legislation, including the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement. 

The Counties Official Plan consists of 7 sections of policy text, 5 map schedules and 4 appendices. Generally, the text deals with land use planning matters related to: growth management and settlement areas; the promotion of economic development objectives; rural and agricultural issues; natural heritage, water resources and cultural heritage management; natural and human-made hazards; and servicing and transportation networks, including active transportation. 

Resources and Documents

Before the Counties Official Plan was put together, there were background studies done to make sure the Official Plan was based on the most up to date information. The study links are found below: 

  • Draft Employment Lands Supply Analysis - PDF Report June 2014
  • Background Report: Policy Options and Directions - PDF Report August  2014
  • Final Growth and Settlement Analysis - PDF Report August 2014

The following links will take you to the Counties Official Plan Amendment Application and the form for the submission of Local Official Plans and Local Official Plan Amendments to the Counties for approval:

  • PDF - United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Official Plan Amendment Application (contact Planning Services to discuss application)
  • PDF - Application for Approval of an Adopted Local Official Plan or Official Plan Amendment

Further Information and Resources

For further information on the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Official Plan, please contact the Planning Services Department at planner@uclg.on.ca

The website links below provide further information related to Official Plans.

Province of Ontario

Planning Act

Provincial Policy Statement

MMAH Citizens' Guides

Local Municipal Official Plans

The below are links to the local municipal Official Plans:

Township of Athens

Township of Augusta

Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal

Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley:

Township of Front of Yonge:

Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Village of Merrickville-Wolford

Municipality of North Grenville

Township of Rideau Lakes

Village of Westport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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