Official Plan Update

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The City of Peterborough's new Official Plan is a document that sets the vision and direction for growth and development of the City to the year 2051. By the year 2051, the City is expected to grow to a population of 125,000 people and 63,000 jobs – an increase of about 42,000 people and 18,000 jobs from 2016. On November 29, 2021, City Council adopted the Official Plan through By-law Number 21-105.

April 11, 2023: Provincial Approval

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. Please visit the Official Plan Update webpage for more information and the Environmental Registry of Ontario to review the Province's decision.

December 6, 2023: Bill 150, Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 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. The City provided a response to the Province/Environmental Registry on December 5, 2023. Bill 150 received Royal Assent on December 6, 2023. Once details are confirmed from the Province, the City will update the Official Plan accordingly and post the revised new Official Plan to this website.

The City of Peterborough's new Official Plan is a document that sets the vision and direction for growth and development of the City to the year 2051. By the year 2051, the City is expected to grow to a population of 125,000 people and 63,000 jobs – an increase of about 42,000 people and 18,000 jobs from 2016. On November 29, 2021, City Council adopted the Official Plan through By-law Number 21-105.

April 11, 2023: Provincial Approval

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. Please visit the Official Plan Update webpage for more information and the Environmental Registry of Ontario to review the Province's decision.

December 6, 2023: Bill 150, Planning Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 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. The City provided a response to the Province/Environmental Registry on December 5, 2023. Bill 150 received Royal Assent on December 6, 2023. Once details are confirmed from the Province, the City will update the Official Plan accordingly and post the revised new Official Plan to this website.

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  • What we heard: Summary of public engagement

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    Open House

    On September 25, 2019, we released a report summarizing the comments and feedback we received on the version of the draft Official Plan that was posted in June 2019.

    Planning Division staff are taking the community feedback into account as they update the draft Official Plan. A new version is expected to be released by mid to late November.

    See the questions and comments that were submitted on the draft Official Plan and our responses to each subject. View the what we heard report online at peterborough.ca.

  • Draft vision statement and guiding principles

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    Draft vision statement

    Peterborough is a prosperous community, distinctive in its natural beauty, cultural heritage and strong sense of community. As a leader in environmental sustainability, growth in Peterborough uses infrastructure and land efficiently, promotes healthy lifestyles and incorporates green initiatives. The City will continue to develop as a complete, resilient and connected community that provides a high quality of life, supports a strong and diverse economy and promotes a unique, vibrant sense of place. Peterborough is equitable and accessible for all residents and visitors and celebrates its engaged, inclusive and diverse community.

    Draft guiding principles

    • Environmental stewardship and sustainability
    • Economic strength
    • Complete community
    • Vibrant and unique
    • Well connected with options for mobility
    We held an online survey as well as community meetings to get input on the vision and guiding principles. You can see the results of those consultations in the summary report.
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