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### Official Plan
*The **Official Plan** sets the general policies that guide the physical growth of the Municipality of Whitestone, and promotes sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment. The Municipality is a large, lake strewn area, dominated by white pine trees, and these features, along with its proximity to southern Ontario, make Whitestone an appealing recreation and retirement community.*
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### Official Plan Review
*The Municipality of Whitestone is reviewing its Official Plan!*
The Official Plan and schedules for the Municipality of Whitestone are currently under review. An Official Plan is a policy document that sets out the goals and objectives for the Municipality's future growth and development.
The *Planning Act*, which governs land use planning in Ontario, requires that the Municipality's Official Plan be reviewed and updated to ensure it conforms to Provincial plans and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. The Official Plan must also conform to the *Growth Plan for Northern Ontario*.
The current Municipal Official Plan was last amended in 2016. The Municipality is now undertaking a review of the Plan, as required by the *Planning Act*.
The Municipality encourages everyone to get involved and provide input throughout the Official Plan review. There will be opportunities for public feedback during the update process.
Once approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), the Municipality's Official Plan would be required to be updated every 10 years.
Should you desire to express written comments on the Official Plan Review, please submit comments in writing to the Planning Assistant at [email protected]. Please reference the term "**New Official Plan**" in the subject line of your email. The comments will be added to the public record and considered by staff throughout the Official Plan Review process.
***Official Plan Timelines & Work Plan - updated July 4, 2025***
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## Second Draft Official Plan Review - October 2, 2025
## MHBC Memo - September 29, 2025
Track Changes Version of Draft #1.3 - Changes made following Draft #2 on August 19, 2025
## First Draft Official Plan Review - August 19, 2025
MHBC Staff Report - August 19, 2025
Attachment #1 - Comment Summary Table
Clean Version of Draft #1.2 dated August 19, 2025
Track Changes Version of Draft #1.2 - Changes made following Draft #1 on July 29, 2025
Track Changes Version of Draft #1.2 - Overall changes made from the Current Official Plan
There were no changes made to Appendix A - Wildland Fire, Schedule A - Land Use, Schedule B - Natural Heritage, or Schedule C - Natural Resources
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## Official Plan Review - Open House - July 29, 2025
**Open House Presentation**
Notice of Open House - Official Plan Review
Draft #1 Official Plan - Track Changes Version
Draft #1 Official Plan - Clean Text Version
Appendix A - Wildland Fire
Schedule A - Land Use
Schedule B - Natural Heritage
Schedule C - Natural Resources
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## **Draft Background Report - July 4, 2025**
A Background Report has been prepared and provides an overview of policy issues and recommendations which will be addressed in the new Official Plan. MHBC Planners will be presenting the report to Council on **July 15, 2025**.
Official Plan Update - Draft Background Report
Official Plan Update - Background Report Presentation
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**Special Meeting to Inform the Public of an Official Plan Review**
The Municipality held a Section 26 Public Meeting on **March 18, 2025**:
Notice of a Special Meeting to Inform the Public of an Official Plan Review
March 18, 2025 - Section 26 Special Meeting. Presentation
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### Appeal Process and Support
The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hears cases in relation to a range of municipal planning and land matters. These include matters such as official plans, zoning by-laws, subdivision plans, consents and minor variances, and other issues.
The Citizen's Guide to OLT offers more information.
### Resources
Please see the folders below for more information:
1. Main folder