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HomeBusiness and DevelopmentOfficial PlanOfficial Plan Review

File: OPA-3-2015

The Town of Lakeshore Official Plan came into effect in November 2010. In 2015 the Town initiated a detailed and comprehensive review of the plan. A professional service firm was retained by the Town to assist in this review.

The main purpose of the review is to update the Official Plan to reflect new planning policies introduced by the county and province since the plan was adopted. The process began with an Issues and Policy Directions Report which identified key issues with the Official Plan and proposed new policy directions.

The following studies have been undertaken to facilitate the Official Plan Review:

Residential Intensification Strategy

Residential intensification means directing new residential growth to existing built-up areas within settlements. This practice protects greenfield land and makes efficient use of public infrastructure. The Residential Intensification Strategy was completed to help the Town implement provincial intensification policies and achieve its residential intensification targets as outlined in the County of Essex Official Plan.

Affordable Housing Strategy

An Affordable Housing Strategy was initiated to help the Town of Lakeshore address housing needs and provide opportunities for more affordable housing. The policies and strategies developed through this study will provide the Town with a broad range of housing types and tenures.

Growth Forecast Update and Employment Land Needs

A Growth Analysis Study was undertaken by the Town to update its growth forecasts. In particular, employment growth forecasts and land needs had to be updated to ensure the sufficient supply of employment lands for future employment growth.

Natural Heritage Review

Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) has undertaken a review of the Town's natural heritage and natural hazard Official Plan policies. Updates on these issues will bring the Town's policies into conformity with county and provincial policies. ERCA will support the preparation of a natural heritage systems strategy and provide updates to the natural heritage feature mapping.

 Natural Heritage Schedules - County Official Plan
 County Official Plan
Land Use Plan: Figure 2 - County OP - Schedule A1 
Natural Environment Design: Figure 3 - County OP - Schedule B1 
Natural Heritage Overlay: Figure 4 - County OP - Schedule B2 
Restoration Opportunities Overlay: Figure 5 - County OP - Schedule B3
Areas Susceptible to Flooding: Figure 6 - County OP - Schedule C1
Regulated Areas: Figure 7 - County OP - Schedule C2
 Town Official Plan
Figure 8 - Lakeshore OP - Natural Heritage System
Figure 9 - Lakeshore OP - Natural Heritage System
Proposed Natural Heritage System 

Figure 10 - Town of Lakeshore Owned Lands
Figure 11 - Town of Lakeshore Proposed Natural Heritage System

Parks Master Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Water and Wastewater Master Plans 

 

Public Participation

A virtual Public Open House is currently taking place to provide the public with an opportunity to participate in the process from October 16 to November 16, with a Statutory Public Meeting scheduled before Council on November 17:

Notice of Open House (October 16 to November 16) and Statutory Public Meeting (November 17)

Summary of Changes to the Current Official Plan

If you don't want to view the entire updated Official Plan, below are a few links that will provide you with an overview of the changes:

 Summary of Changes
 Summary of Changes - Executive Summary
 Guide to the New Official Plan

 A Guide to the New Official Plan (to view on the website)

A Guide to the New Official Plan (to print at home)

 Presentation
Self-Guided Power Point Presentation - With Voice Over
Provide Comments
 Comment Form
Official Plan Update

Currently the Town of Lakeshore is developing an amendment to the Official Plan that will incorporate recommendations from the entire Official Plan Review. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Statutory Public Meeting when the Official Plan Amendment is brought before Council for approval on November 17.

New Official Plan - Draft
Lakeshore OP draft - September 2020
New Official Plan - Draft Schedules
Community Structure
 Schedule A - Community Structure
Aquifers and Groundwater
Schedule B.1.1 - Intake Protection Zones
Schedule B.1.2 - Highly Vulnerable Aquifers
Schedule B.1.3 - Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas
Land Use
Schedule C.1 - Land Use - Rural Area
Schedule C.2 - Land Use - Belle River
Schedule C.3 - Land Use - Emeryville
Schedule C.4 - Land Use - Russell Woods
Schedule C.5 - Land Use - Wallace Woods
Schedule C.6 - Land Use - Patillo
Schedule C.7 - Land Use - Amy Croft - Manning Road
Schedule C.8 - Land Use - Stoney Point - Pointe - Aux-Roches
Schedule C.9 - Land Use - Lighthouse Cove
Schedule C.10 - Land Use - Comber
Schedule C.11 - Land Use - County Road 22 Special Planning Area
Natural Heritage, Resources, and Hazards

Schedule B.2.1 - Natural Heritage Features
Schedule B.2.2 - Natural Heritage System
Schedule B.3 - Natural Resources and Human Made Hazards
Schedule B.4 - Natural Hazards and Flood prone Areas

Appendix 1 - Forest Hazard Classification for Wildland Fire

Road Classification and Active Transportation
Schedule D.1 - Road Classification - Rural Area
Schedule D.2 - Road Classification - Maidstone and Belle River
Schedule D.3 - Active Transportation

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