Official Plan Review

Official Plan

Bluewater's Official Plan describes the goals, objectives, and policies for long and short-term development within its communities. It deals with issues such as what services (i.e., sewers, watermains, and roads) will be needed, and where new housing, commercial areas, hospitals, and other land uses will be located.

The current Bluewater Official Plan came into effect in 2018. Visit our Official Plan page if you would like to view the current Official Plan.

For a copy of the current Official Plan, maps, schedules and appendices, please contact the Planning Department.

Official Plan Review Underway

Our Official Plan is currently in the process of being updated! Check this page regularly for details on this project, including opportunities for public consultation, the draft plan, maps and more.

Under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Municipal Council shall review their Official Plan (OP) every five years to ensure it conforms with the Provincial Planning Statement, the updated Huron County Official Plan, has regard to matters of provincial interest and is consistent with policy statement issued by the Province.

Public Meeting

The Municipality of Bluewater held the first public meeting on June 16th. The purpose of the Section 26 meeting was to discuss revisions that may be required to the OP. Further public open houses and a public meeting will be scheduled in future to review the proposed policy and mapping changes. Future public meeting and consultation dates are being finalized and will be shared to our website and social media, please check back for future public meeting dates.

Please note that comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including the originator's name and address, become part of the public record and may be viewed by the general public and published in a Planning Report, Council agenda, or Council minutes.