What Happens Next?

Once an official plan is in effect, it guides all of the municipality's planning decisions. It means that:

• the local council and municipal officials must follow the plan
• all new services, sewer or watermains, for example, must conform to the plan
• all by-laws, including zoning and related by-laws, must conform with the official plan.

However, an official plan is not set forever. The plan can be changed or amended as the community's needs change. The plan will also undergo full reviews every 5 years.

Still have a land use or planning related question? Please contact the municipal office and we would be happy to provide further information.