- Office Consolidation
- Section 1 - Introduction
- Section 2 - Purpose
- Section 3 - General Development Policies
- Section 4 - Economic Development Policies
- Section 5 - Growth Management Policies
- Section 6 - Housing Policies
- Section 7 - Community Design Policies
- Section 8 - Settlement Area Policies
- Section 9 - Residential Policies
- Section 10 - Adult Lifestyle Policies
- Section 11 - Commercial Policies
- Section 12 - Industrial Policies
- Section 13 - Business Park Policies
- Section 14 - Institutional Policies
- Section 15 - Open Space Policies
- Section 16 - Natural Heritage Policies
- Section 17 - Agricultural Policies
- Section 18 - Rural Policies
- Section 19 - Aggregate Extractive/High Aggregate Potential Policies
- Section 20 - Waste Disposal Policies
- Section 21 - Waste Disposal Assessment Area
- Section 22 - Waste Water Treatment Policies
- Section 23 - Stormwater Management Policies
- Section 24 - Special Policy Area Policies
- Section 25 - Special Use Policies
- Section 26 - Transportation
- Section 27 - Heritage Policies
- Section 28 - Consent Policies
- Section 29 - Implementation
- Section 30 - Interpretation
Official Plan
The Township of Springwater's Official Plan sets out land use policies for growth and development in the municipality.
- Schedule A-1 - Land Use Plan
- Schedule A-2 - Land Use Plan
- Schedule A-3 - Land Use Plan
- Schedule A-4 - Anten Mills
- Schedule A-5 - Centre Vespra
- Schedule A-6 - Elmvale
- Schedule A-7 - Hillsdale Secondary Plan Area
- Schedule A-8 - Midhurst Secondary Plan Area
- Schedule A-9 - Minesing
- Schedule A-10 - Orr Lake
- Schedule A-11 - Phelpston
- Schedule A-12 - Snow Valley
- Schedule A-12A - Snow Valley Phasing Plan
- Schedule A-13A - Adult Lifestyle Community Land Use Plan
- Schedule A-13C - Adult Lifestyle Community Phasing Plan
- Schedule B - Natural Heritage
- Schedule C - Transportation
Official Plan Review (OPR)
The Township's Official Plan sets out the policies for how land is used and developed across the community. It is shaped by input from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, and helps guide future growth and planning decisions to ensure that the plan continues to meet local needs, the County of Simcoe's Official Plan and Ontario's Planning Act.
Under the Planning Act, the Township is required to review and update its Official Plan every five years. The Township's updated Official Plan will take effect once it has been adopted by Council and receives final approval from the County of Simcoe.
Open House for the Township of Springwater Official Plan
The Open House is an opportunity for members of the public to discuss the project with staff, review the process and information completed to date regarding the Township of Springwater's Official Plan. Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to view the information boards.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Township Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, ON, L9X 1A8 (in-person)
Take Notice that the Township of Springwater in collaboration with the County of Simcoe will hold an Open House for OP2051:
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-person – Township Administration Centre, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, ON, L9X 1A8
The Open House is intended to provide for informal discussion regarding the process and information completed to date in support of the Township’s Official Plan 2051. Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to view information boards and discuss the project with staff members on an informal basis.
The purpose and effect of the Township’s Official Plan Update is to implement changes to effectively manage growth to 2051 and implement the findings of the Growth Management Study, including the Settlement Area Boundary Expansion of Midhurst for Employment Lands. The Township is also utilizing this opportunity to align the Township’s Official Plan with changes made through Provincial and County legislation.
At this time, a Growth Management Study 2026 has been prepared, presented and endorsed by Township Council. Study and supporting documents are available for review below.
The Official Plan 2051 webpage will continue to be updated as additional material becomes available prior to the Open House. All materials will also be available for review at the Township Administration Centre.
- Public Notice regarding Open House for Official Plan 2051
- Proposed Midhurst Settlement Area Boundary Expansion (Employment Lands) and Special Policy Area (Long-Term Employment Reserve Overlay) Key Map
- Staff Report: Growth Management Study (GMS) Update and Recommendations
- Growth Forecast and Land Needs Analysis
- GMS Final Recommendation Report
- Employment Expansion Area and Reserve Overlay
- Water and Wastewater Servicing Analysis
- Fiscal Impact Analysis
- Presentation: WSP Lands Needs Assessment and Growth Management
Official Plan Review 2031 included:
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Final Background Study Reports accepted by Council (September 2021)
Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Springwater passed By-law 2023-075 to adopt a new Official Plan for the Township of Springwater, subject to approval by the County of Simcoe, on the 5th day of July 2023, pursuant to Section 17(22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Applying for an Official Plan Amendment
If your plans for developing your property aren't consistent with the Official Plan, you will need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment. More information on this process is available through a consultation with planning staff.
Applying for an Official Plan Amendment
If your plans for developing your property aren't consistent with the Official Plan, you will need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment. More information on this process is available through a consultation with planning staff.
