The Municipal Development Plan is the long term policy document that guides development over the next 20 years.

Learn more about the documents used in the planning process, and their hierarchy.

An Area Concept Plan (ACP) builds upon the objectives and policies of the Municipal Development Plan and provides more specific policy direction for existing and future development within an area that includes several sections of land. 

An Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a statutory (legal) plan that establishes rules for future growth in an area. It outlines how a specific community or neighbourhood is to be developed.

Most of the Area Structure Plans (ASPs) and the Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) for this area were created years ago and are now largely built out. Much of the information in these plans is outdated or no longer useful. Some of these plans have also been amended several times, impacting clarity and usability.

To address these items, the County is undertaking this internal project to reduce red tape for landowners and potential developers in the area. It will also provide clarity and consistency across the project area. 

The proposed Area Concept Plan does not propose any changes to existing residential areas or zonings within the project boundary. The Plan’s intent is to maintain and carry forward relevant policies from existing plans.

The proposed Area Concept Plan does not propose any changes to existing commercial or industrial areas or zonings within the project boundary. The Plan’s intent is to maintain and carry forward relevant policies from existing plans. If you are interested in making specific changes to your property, please reach out to the project team using the contact details provided at the bottom of the page.

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