The Planning Services Division is actively involved in a number of long term and special research projects relating to issues which may affect land use planning and development, environmental protection, heritage conservation and economic development opportunities for the future of the Municipality.

Here is a list of studies, plans and strategies frequently used by Planning Services Division:

(Click on any of these documents for additional information)

2001
Agricultural Consent Policies
Mitchell's Bay Recreation Master Plan

2003
401 Business Park Secondary Plan
Commercial Retail Systems Study
Forest Management Strategy
Groundwater Study
Demographic and Housing Trends and Projections

2004
Downtown Community Improvement Plan (DCIP)
Talbot Trail Study
Nutrient Management Study

2005
Brownfield and Bluefield Community Improvement Plan (BBCIP)
Official Plan
Urban Design Guidelines

2006
Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy
Tecumseh Park Master Plan

2007
Cultural Master Plan

2008
Transportation Master Plan
St. Clair Street Secondary Plan - Background Report
St. Clair Street Secondary Plan - OPA 7
Development Charge Background Study
Public Library Master Plan

2009
Trails Master Plan
Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Growth Analysis, 2006-2031

2010
Municipal Heritage Property Register

2011
Shoreline Strategy
Commercial Community Improvement Plan (CCIP)


The Division responds to general enquires related to land use in the Municipality as well as specific enquires related to proposed development applications, prepares statistical information and mapping, and provides expert planning evidence at Ontario Municipal Board hearings.