Official Plan Overview

Municipalities have the prime responsibility for land use planning under the Planning Act. Municipalities determine the appropriateness of a proposed land use through the review and approval of applications to amend their land use controls (i.e. official plans, zoning by-laws) under a process established by the Planning Act.

The purpose of an Official Plan is to establish the goals and objectives for development in the Township, and to set out policies for achieving them. The Official Plan establishes the framework within which sustainable growth and community improvement can take place.

The Official Plan acts as a guide for assisting Council in:

• preparing Zoning By-Laws;
• assessing and making decisions upon development applications;
• undertaking public works;
• undertaking community improvements;
• participating in provincial programs; and,
• promoting economic growth

The Plan assists the public in:

• assessing and determining its private investments;
• formulating positions on development options within the Town; and,
• participating in the planning process

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View August 2006 proposed Official Plan for the Township of McNab/Braeside:
Most recent proposed Official Plan - August 2006    (PDF format- 13.6 MB)
Note: This is a large file. If you are unable to download it, you may view it at the Township Office (2508 Russett Drive). Photocopies are available from the Township office for $11.

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