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Official Plan

The Township of Springwater's Official Plan sets out land use policies for growth and development in the municipality.

Official Plan Review (OPR)

The plan is a “living document” and updates ensure that the plan continues to meet local needs, the County of Simcoe's Official Plan and Ontario's Planning Act.

The Planning Act requires every municipality to update its Official Plan at least once every five years.

Subject to the adoption of the new Official Plan, final approval from the County of Simcoe is required in order for the document to come into full-force and effect.

The process for our current review includes:

Official Plan Review Stakeholders Meeting held on February 23, 2021 for Ministries & Agencies

 

 

Official Plan Review Stakeholders Meeting held on February 23, 2021 for resident stakeholders and members of the public

 

 

On September 1, 2021 Council received the following Background Study Reports to allow for the preparation of the new Draft Official Plan:

On February 23, 2023 the Township held a statutory public open house as required by the Planning Act. A copy of the Open House presentation, along with a recording of the meeting are linked below:

* Please note, that technical (audio) difficulties were experienced during the in-person segment which affected some portions of the recording. The consultants presentation commences at the 18:10 mark of the recording.

Subsequent to the Open House held on February 23, 2023 and pursuant to Section 17(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, a statutory Public Meeting was held on March 8, 2023 to present a new Official Plan for the Township of Springwater. A copy of the Public Meeting presentation, along with a recording of the meeting are linked below:

Be advised that after the completion of considerable work related to the Official Plan Update, the new Updated Official Plan will be submitted to Council for consideration at a special meeting taking place on June 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Centre (2231 Nursery Road). This will be a hybrid meeting. For virtual connection details please contact the Clerk's Department.

Stakeholder Comments and Response Matrix

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.

Contact Us

Township of Springwater
Administration Centre
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, ON
L9X 1A8

Email: Contact Us
Phone: 705-728-4784
General Fax: 705-728-6957