Updates about new City of Peterborough Official Plan
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April 11, 2023: Notice of Decision |
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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. |
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December 6, 2023: Bill 150 - Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 |
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On November 16, 2023, the Province introduced Bill 150, the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 to reverse the official plan decisions made in November 2022 and April 2023 affecting 12 municipalities, including the City of Peterborough, except in circumstances where construction has begun or where doing so would contravene existing provincial legislation and regulations or to protect public health and safety. The Mayor provided a response to the Province/Environmental Registry on December 5, 2023. Bill 150 received Royal Assent on December 6, 2023. |
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May 16, 2024: Bill 162 - Get It Done Act, 2024 |
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On February 20, 2024, the Province introduced Bill 162, the Get It Done Act, 2024 to update official plans in response to municipal feedback received regarding Bill 150. Bill 162 received Royal Assent on May 16, 2024. A copy of the Official Plan reflecting the changes introduced through Bill 162 is available on this webpage. |
- 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.
Official Plan Text and Maps
Official Plan Implementation Strategy
The City’s new Official Plan includes a series of policy commitments and initiatives to support the achievement of the vision and objectives that guide the growth and development of the City.
The Official Plan Implementation Strategy is a high-level work plan that provides guidance and confirms priorities for the policy commitments of the Plan. It is intended to be updated each year to report on the City's progress on initiatives and targets.
View the previous Official Plan
View the consolidation of the previous City of Peterborough Official Plan by accessing the links below.
Official Plan Update Background
View documents and information related to the Official Plan Update/Municipal Comprehensive Review completed in 2021.
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