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# Official Plan
The Official Plan is the City's key planning document that guides the long-term growth and development of the City. It describes the goals, objectives and policies which guide our land use decisions. More specifically, it provides strategic policy direction on:
* Where to direct housing, parks, industry, shopping areas, and schools;
* How natural areas and heritage resources will be protected;
* What infrastructure and services (roads, water mains, sewers, schools, community facilities) will be needed; and
* How to enhance community identity and design.
While some policies of the Official Plan have immediate effects, other policies are more long-term. While the Official Plan provides more general guidance for the vision and development of the City, the Zoning By-law contains specific development regulations and implements the Official Plan. With the new Official Plan coming into force and effect, a comprehensive review of the Zoning By-law will be completed to bring the Zoning By-law into conformity with the new Official Plan.
## Official Plan Documents and Maps
Official Plan - Full Document (December 2025 Consolidation)
Official Plan Maps - Schedules A to K (December 2025 Consolidation)
Official Plan Appendix I - Natural Heritage System Background Study
## Official Plan Implementation Strategy
The City's new Official Plan includes a series of policy commitments and initiatives to support the achievement of the vision and objectives that guide the growth and development of the City.
The Official Plan Implementation Strategy is a high-level work plan that provides guidance and confirms priorities for the policy commitments of the Plan.
Official Plan Implementation Strategy
Updates and Background
May 16, 2024: Bill 162 - Get It Done Act, 2024
On February 20, 2024, the Province introduced Bill 162, the Get It Done Act, 2024 to update official plans in response to municipal feedback received regarding Bill 150. Bill 162 received Royal Assent on May 16, 2024.
December 6, 2023: Bill 150 - Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023
On November 16, 2023, the Province introduced Bill 150, the Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 to reverse the official plan decisions made in November 2022 and April 2023 affecting 12 municipalities, including the City of Peterborough, except in circumstances where construction has begun or where doing so would contravene existing provincial legislation and regulations or to protect public health and safety. Bill 150 received Royal Assent on December 6, 2023.
April 11, 2023: Notice of Decision
The Province of Ontario issued a Notice of Decision on April 11, 2023 approving, with modifications, the new City of Peterborough Official Plan. The new Official Plan is in effect as of April 11, 2023.
* Notice of Decision
* Decision Issued by Province
* Environmental Registry of Ontario Notice
Official Plan Update Documents
Council Adopted Official Plan
* Draft Official Plan - Complete Document (November 29 2021)
Other Documents
* Draft Official Plan Executive Summary
* Land Needs Assessment Report
Contact Us
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