An Official Plan Update is currently underway by the Municipality of Lambton Shores. As part of the review process, extensive public consultation opportunities will be available. Learn more about the Official Plan Update process.
What is an Official Plan?
The Official Plan outlines the municipality's general policies for future land use, and states the land use planning goals that guide development. The policies deal with land use designations, infrastructure, transportation, environment, natural heritage, agricultural resources and more.
The Official Plan includes broad based principles and strategic policy, with the more site specific details contained in the zoning by-laws.
Visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Citizens Guide to the Official Plan for more information.
Lambton Shores Official Plan
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The current Lambton Shores Official Plan was adopted by the Council of the Municipality of Lambton Shores by By-law 106 of 2015 on November 24, 2015 under Section 17 (22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. The Official Plan was submitted to the County of Lambton for approval, and approved on September 14, 2017 with a number of modifications. Three additional changes were made by the (then) Local Planning Appeal Tribunal as settlements of appeals. One settlement changed the designation on a property on Schedule A3, the second added a special policy to section 5.7, the final revised a paragraph within section 13.3.2. Upon resolution of these appeals the Lambton Shores Official Plan came into full force and effect. The Municipality commenced a “Section 26 Review” of the Official Plan with a Special Meeting of Council November 29, 2022, Open Houses April 17, 2024, and a Public Meeting April 30, 2024. The purpose was a “5 Year Review” of the Official Plan for conformity with Provincial Policy, the County Official Plan, and other applicable legislation, best practices, and matters of interest to the community. Council adopted OPA No.10 by By-law 66 of 2024 on August 13, 2024 to update the Official Plan. The County of Lambton Approval Authority approved OPA No.10 September 30, 2024 and the updates came into effect on October 21, 2024. If you have any questions respecting either the new Lambton Shores Official Plan or the County of Lambton Official Plan approval processes, please contact: Will Nywening, Senior Planner |
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Appendix 1 - Mineral Aggregate Resources Schedule A - Entire Municipality Schedule B - Entire Municipality Drinking Water Source Water Protection Schedule C - Grand Bend Drinking Water Source Water Protection Schedule D - Archaeological and Built Heritage Resources Schedule A1 - Grand Bend Schedule A2 - North Bosanquet Schedule A3 - Port Franks - Northville Schedule A4 - Ipperwash Schedule A5 - West Bosanquet Schedule A6 - Forest Schedule A7 - Thedford |
Official Plan Amendment
If you have plans to develop land in a way that is different than specified in the Official Plan, an Official Plan Amendment would be required to amend the policies and/or designations in the plan. You can apply for an Official Plan Amendment by submitting an Official Plan Amendment Application.
Official Plan Amendment Application
Planning staff will review your Official Plan Amendment Application once you submit it. Municipal Council and County of Lambton must approve any amendment to the Official Plan.
For more information regarding the process, please click here.
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