Adopted Official Plan
The community’s vision for growth and development is implemented through an Official Plan which is a land use planning document for the entire municipality. The Official Plan addresses such issues as housing, the natural environment, heritage preservation, employment needs, agriculture, commercial services, tourism, parkland/recreation, servicing and transportation.
The Council of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake adopted a new Official Plan for the municipality in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Help Shape the Future of Niagara-on-the-Lake's Official Plan
Niagara-on-the-Lake is continuing work to shape the community’s future through the update of its Official Plan, a critical document that will guide growth, development, and municipal priorities for the next 25 years and beyond.
How to Get Involved
As part of this process, the Town is seeking community input through a survey and Public Information Centres, an opportunity for participants to help foster a vibrant, sustainable, and welcoming future.
Residents can participate in several ways:
- Take the Online Survey: Share your thoughts through the survey on the Town's Join the Conversation engagement platform at www.jointheconversationnotl.org/officialplan, which is open until April 16, 2025.
- Attend a Public Information Centre(s): Join Town Staff at upcoming sessions to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback:
- Thursday, March 27, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 7:00 p.m.) at St. Davids Fire Station (745 Warner Road)
- Tuesday, April 1, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (Presentation at 7:00 p.m.) at the Community Centre’s Simpson Room (14 Anderson Lane)
View Open House Public Information Centre boards:
Open House Engagement April 2025 Public Information Centre Presentation
- Stay Updated: Follow Niagara-on-the-Lake on social media and visit www.jointheconversationnotl.org/officialplan for project updates.
The Town looks forward to hearing your feedback about the updated Official Plan.
Official Plan Update
In December 2024, and February 2025, Council received reports outlining the work plan for the Official Plan Update, to finalize the Adopted Official Plan 2019, to bring it into conformity with the approved 2022 Niagara Official Plan, the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement and other relevant policies and legislation.