FAQ

An official plan describes a municipal council's policies on how land in a community should be used.  It is prepared with input from the community and helps to ensure that future planning and development will meet the community's individual needs.

An official plan deals mainly with issues such as:where new housing, industry, offices and shops will be located

• where new housing, industry, offices and shops will be located
• what services like roads, watermains, sewers, parks and schools will be needed
• when, and in what order, parts of your community will grow
• community improvement initiatives.