Drummond/North Elmsley’s Official Plan is the key planning policy document that guides development in the Township and is a statement about where and how development should take place now and into the future. The Plan defines generalized land use designations including “Rural”, “Hamlet”, “Wetland”, “Agriculture” and others, as well as policies governing all uses of land. The Official Plan reflects the community’s values regarding development and is adopted by Council and approved by the Province (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing). All planning applications must meet the policies of the Official Plan. On July 25th 2012 the Township’s new Official Plan came into effect once the Ministry’s approval was finalized.
An Official Plan:
- Informs the public on what the province, county and municipality's general land use planning policies are;
- makes sure that growth is coordinated and meets the community's needs;
- helps all members of the community understand how their land may be used now and in the future;
- helps decide where roads, parks, trails, and other services will be located;
- provides a framework for establishing municipal zoning by-laws to set local regulations and standards, such as the size of lots, or development setbacks from water or gravel pits;
- provides a way to evaluate and settle conflicting land uses while meeting local, regional, and provincial interests; and,
- shows Council's commitment to the sustainable future of the community.
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley has developed a geographical information system (GIS) map to help residents and business owners find out the Official Plan status of properties within the Municipality. Click on the button below to view the interactive map.
Official Plan Map
If you want to use your property or develop it in a way that conflicts with the Township’s official plan, an amendment to the plan would be needed
Before you apply for an Official Plan Amendment, you should talk to Township staff for advice and information. You must complete an application form which identifies information required by the County and the Township.
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