Dufferin County Official Plan Review
Dufferin County is updating its Official Plan
Dufferin County is home to 66,000 people now and is expected to grow to 95,000 by 2051, according to the Province of Ontario’s Growth Plan.
To address this predicted growth in population, Dufferin County is working on the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) – a series of studies that will influence Dufferin’s Official Plan and shape the growth of Dufferin County for the next 30 years.
At their May 12, 2022 meeting, Dufferin County Council gave a green light to take a phased approach to the MCR.
We want to hear from you!
The MCR is going to shape the future of Dufferin County’s community, so it’s important that the project includes community voices. To stay informed about the MCR process and to have your say on the future of your community, check back here for updates, and subscribe to our newsletter (top right corner).
In the meantime, check out our FAQ's on the right-hand page.
Dufferin County is updating its Official Plan
Dufferin County is home to 66,000 people now and is expected to grow to 95,000 by 2051, according to the Province of Ontario’s Growth Plan.
To address this predicted growth in population, Dufferin County is working on the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) – a series of studies that will influence Dufferin’s Official Plan and shape the growth of Dufferin County for the next 30 years.
At their May 12, 2022 meeting, Dufferin County Council gave a green light to take a phased approach to the MCR.
We want to hear from you!
The MCR is going to shape the future of Dufferin County’s community, so it’s important that the project includes community voices. To stay informed about the MCR process and to have your say on the future of your community, check back here for updates, and subscribe to our newsletter (top right corner).
In the meantime, check out our FAQ's on the right-hand page.
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Sustainability - Climate
over 1 year agoShare Sustainability - Climate on Facebook Share Sustainability - Climate on Twitter Share Sustainability - Climate on Linkedin Email Sustainability - Climate linkIn early July, Dufferin County hosted four public workshops to help inform its Phase III Official Plan Amendment (OPA). The engagement sessions address key Community and Governance policy topics as aligned with its recently approved 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the topics presented at the workshop. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their perspectives, concerns and ideas to help shape policy that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Dufferin community as the County plans for the future.
Presentation on Sustainability - Climate
Use the comment box below to provide your thoughts on the engagement questions and any additional feedback you have on the topic. Your feedback will help to shape the future of your community!
Engagement Questions:
What type of programs can be implemented to advance climate resilience practices within new and redevelopment proposals?
How can we encourage developers to integrate climate resilience into their projects?
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Infrastructure - Public Transit
over 1 year agoShare Infrastructure - Public Transit on Facebook Share Infrastructure - Public Transit on Twitter Share Infrastructure - Public Transit on Linkedin Email Infrastructure - Public Transit linkIn early July, Dufferin County hosted four public workshops to help inform its Phase III Official Plan Amendment (OPA). The engagement sessions address key Community and Governance policy topics as aligned with its recently approved 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the topics presented at the workshop. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their perspectives, concerns and ideas to help shape policy that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Dufferin community as the County plans for the future.
Presentation on Infrastructure - Public Transit
Use the comment box below to provide your thoughts on the engagement questions and any additional feedback you have on the topic. Your feedback will help to shape the future of your community!
Engagement Questions:
Should the County invest in adequate public transit and County-wide network connectivity?
What are the policy requirements that should be used to regulate increasing volume of vehicles with the existing road design?
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Infrastructure - Road Access on Highways
over 1 year agoShare Infrastructure - Road Access on Highways on Facebook Share Infrastructure - Road Access on Highways on Twitter Share Infrastructure - Road Access on Highways on Linkedin Email Infrastructure - Road Access on Highways linkIn early July, Dufferin County hosted four public workshops to help inform its Phase III Official Plan Amendment (OPA). The engagement sessions address key Community and Governance policy topics as aligned with its recently approved 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the topics presented at the workshop. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their perspectives, concerns and ideas to help shape policy that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Dufferin community as the County plans for the future.
Presentation on Infrastructure - Road Access on Highways
Use the comment box below to provide your thoughts on the engagement questions and any additional feedback you have on the topic. Your feedback will help to shape the future of your community!
Engagement Questions:
How do we plan the road network to accommodate future growth and enhance safety?
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Infrastructure - Bypasses
over 1 year agoShare Infrastructure - Bypasses on Facebook Share Infrastructure - Bypasses on Twitter Share Infrastructure - Bypasses on Linkedin Email Infrastructure - Bypasses linkIn early July, Dufferin County hosted four public workshops to help inform its Phase III Official Plan Amendment (OPA). The engagement sessions address key Community and Governance policy topics as aligned with its recently approved 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan.
Community members are invited to provide feedback on the topics presented at the workshop. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their perspectives, concerns and ideas to help shape policy that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Dufferin community as the County plans for the future.
Presentation on Infrastructure - Bypasses
Use the comment box below to provide your thoughts on the engagement questions and any additional feedback you have on the topic. Your feedback will help to shape the future of your community!
Engagement Questions:
Why may communities need a bypass to facilitate people and goods movement?
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Who's Listening
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Phone 519-941-2816 x 2509 Email syousif@dufferincounty.ca
Document Library
- Final Decisions from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Draft Decisions from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- OPA Amendment No. 4 - Report to Council (Item 7.4) March 14, 2024
- February 14, 2024 Open House
- Transportation Master Plan (16.3 MB) (pdf)
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OPA Phase III
- Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) No 019-8488
- Report from Community Development and Tourism Committee - September 28 2023 (133 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Transportation Master Plan (6.26 MB) (pdf)
- MCR Phase 3 - General Policy Updates Presentation (604 KB) (pdf)
- Summary of Comments for Phase 3 (181 KB) (pdf)
- Transportation Master Plan Presentation (2.05 MB) (pdf)
- Dufferin County Official Plan Redline Working Copy (1.18 MB) (pdf)
- Draft Official Plan Amendment (251 KB) (pdf)
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OPA Phase II
- OPA No. 2 Timeline Suspension Letter from MMAH (48.1 KB) (pdf)
- Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) No 019-7419
- 2023.07.13 Dufferin County_Official Plan Amendment No. 03.pdf (154 KB) (pdf)
- 2023-03-09 Council Agenda - MCR Phase II OPA Report.pdf (205 KB) (pdf)
- CC2023-03-09 Extract - MCR Phase 2.pdf (60.2 KB) (pdf)
- Schedule B1 - Community Structure 20230314.pdf (810 KB) (pdf)
- Schedule B - Community Structure 20230314.pdf (1.18 MB) (pdf)
- Schedule C - Agriculture 20230314.pdf (1.13 MB) (pdf)
- Schedule E1 - NHS 20230314.pdf (1.41 MB) (pdf)
- Schedule E - NHS 20230314.pdf (3 MB) (pdf)
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OPA Phase 1
- Environmental Registry of Ontario (EFO) 019-7119
- Council Motion (93.4 KB) (pdf)
- 2022 06 30 - New Draft Report.pdf (1.09 MB) (pdf)
- Employment Supply Maps 20220627.pdf (2.51 MB) (pdf)
- Res and Commercial Supply Maps 20220627.pdf (2.64 MB) (pdf)
- Staff Report + Draft OPA Phase1 (273 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Phase 1 OPA Submission for Review (215 KB) (pdf)
- Climate Action
- Revised Work Program 2021-22.pdf (369 KB) (pdf)
- Key Points.pdf (368 KB) (pdf)
- Population and Employment Allocation.pdf (464 KB) (pdf)
- Projected Dwelling Growth.pdf (126 KB) (pdf)
- Existing Settlement Areas and Built Up Areas.pdf (1.16 MB) (pdf)
- Intensification Target Capacity Gap.pdf (380 KB) (pdf)
- Combined Estimated Land Needs.pdf (307 KB) (pdf)
- Dufferin County Draft Land Needs Analysis 2022.01.21 For Committee.pdf (1000 KB) (pdf)
- Dufferin County MCR_Presentation to County Council_GMS Update_Oct 14'21.pdf (1.15 MB) (pdf)
- January 27, 2021 - My Community Plan Update.pdfJanuary 27, 2021 - My Community Plan Update (1.23 MB) (pdf)
- Dufferin County MCR Update to Council July 9-Proposed Growth Plan Amendment Presentation to Council .pdf (315 KB) (pdf)
- Dufferin County MCR Section 26 Presentation 2020.03.12. (1.16 MB) (pdf)
- County Official Plan Office Consolidation 2017
- A Place to Grow-Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2019
- The Planning Act
- Citizens Guide to Land Use Planning
- Provincial Policy Statement 2020
- Greenbelt Plan 2017
- Niagara Escarpment Plan 2017
- Final LNA Highlights - WSP.pdf (1.1 MB) (pdf)