Official Plan
Announcement: City's new Official Plan Receives Provincial Approval
Updates about new City of Peterborough Official Plan
April 11, 2023: Notice of Decision |
The Province of Ontario issued a Notice of Decision on April 11, 2023 approving, with modifications, the new City of Peterborough Official Plan. The new Official Plan is in effect as of April 11, 2023. Applications deemed complete prior to the approval of the new Official Plan (i.e., April 11, 2023) may continue towards final approval under the policy framework in place at the time the Notice of Complete Application was issued. |
- Where to direct housing, parks, industry, shopping areas, and schools;
- How natural areas and heritage resources will be protected;
- What infrastructure and services (roads, water mains, sewers, schools, community facilities) will be needed; and
- How to enhance community identity and design.
While some policies of the Official Plan have immediate effects, other policies are more long-term. While the Official Plan provides more general guidance for the vision and development of the City, the Zoning By-law contains specific development regulations and implements the Official Plan. With the new Official Plan coming into force and effect, a comprehensive review of the Zoning By-law will be completed to bring the Zoning By-law into conformity with the new Official Plan.
View the previous Official Plan and Schedules
You may view the consolidation of the previous City of Peterborough Official Plan by accessing the links below. Applications deemed complete prior to the approval of the new Official Plan (i.e., April 11, 2023) may continue towards final approval under the policy framework in place at the time the Notice of Complete Application was issued.