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- How to Get Involved
- New Official Plan Public Consultation and Outreach (Updated - September 3, 2024)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Resources
- Contact Us
For more information on the New Official Plan project, please visit the main Official Plan page.
How To Get Involved
- Review the draft of the new Official Plan policies and mapping
- If you have any comments or questions, click here to email us with your name, the property address, and your question or comment.
Draft Official Plan Public Consultation and Outreach
September 27, 2024 Update – Final Draft of the New County Official Plan Released for October 2024 Public Meeting
The final version of the New County Official Plan is now available on the County’s website. The County will hold a Statutory Public Meeting during the County Council Meeting on October 17, 2024 to present the New County Official Plan to the community and provide an opportunity for public comment. At the same Council meeting, the final version of the New County Official Plan document will be presented to County Council for endorsement and adoption. Following County Council’s adoption, the New County Official Plan will be forwarded onto the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the final approval authority for the Official Plan.
The public meeting allows members of the community the opportunity to make written and/or verbal comments either in support or in opposition of the proposed Official Plan. Comments can be submitted in advance of the meeting by email at newofficialplan@perthcounty.ca, by phone at 519-271-0531 ext. 419, or by mail to 1 Huron Street, Stratford, ON, N5A 5S4. If you are interested in speaking at the meeting, advance registration is preferred. Please click here to register.
To view the Notice of Public Meeting for the Official Plan, please click here. To view the Final Draft of the Official Plan, please visit the New Official Plan Page.
Additional resources relating to the Official Plan Project are available at the following links:
Draft New Official Plan Public Open Houses - July 2024 |
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The County hosted two Open House Information Sessions on July 22, 2024:
The Open House Information Sessions began with with a 15 minute update presentation (shared below). Following the update presentation, Information Boards were available throughout the room to further summarize the changes made to the Official Plan as a result of public feedback. Staff were distributed throughout the open house to answer questions. If you were unable to join us for an Open House Information Session on July 22nd, the video below shares the same presentation content that was presented at both Open House events. The video reviews what an Official Plan is, the project timeline, a summary of what we heard as a result of recent community engagement, changes made as a result of feedback, as well as next steps and key dates: Click here to view the Display Boards that will be available for viewing at the information session. You are still welcome to provide comments. We ask that comments be submitted by September 13, 2024. Click here to contact us. |
Draft New Official Plan Public Open Houses - February 2024 |
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Thank you to everyone who attended one of our four Public Open Houses in February. The Open Houses were held on the following dates: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (also hosted virtually), Thursday, February 8, 2024, Monday, February 12, 2024, Thursday, February 15, 2024. Our next Open Houses will be held on Monday, July 22nd at the following times and locations:
There will also be a webinar available covering the presentation made at the Open Houses available at a later date. |
Steering Committee and Stakeholder Focus Group |
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The Steering Committee is comprised of the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer of each Lower-Tier, as well as the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer of the County. The Steering Committee is responsible for reviewing and commenting on the draft Official Plan policies before it is received by Council. The Stakeholder Focus Group includes representatives of community agencies, organizations and interests. The Stakeholder Focus Group acts as a sounding board, providing input on the Official Plan public consultation. |
Indigenous Peoples Consultation |
| Letters were drafted and sent to five organizations representing First Nation and Metis with interest in land within Perth County. The letter invited questions and comments about the process of developing a New OP and asked if there are particular interests or ways that staff can facilitate dialogue about the project. Whether or not there is interest in this particular project, it is important to get to know one another and build professional relationships with the indigenous groups whose traditional lands are within the boundary of Perth County. |
Frequently Asked Questions
This section has moved to a new page!
Click here to navigate to the new Frequently Asked Questions Page
Resources:
- Natural Environment Facts - Now included on the new FAQ Page
If you have questions or comments please click here to email us with a detailed description including your name, property address, and nature of your concern. Planning staff will follow up to further clarify and assist you in this process.
Contact Us
Contact us by phone: 519-271-0531 ext 419 or Email Us
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