Notice of Adoption by the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Norfolk County made a decision on the 22nd day of May 2024 to adopt Amendment Number 163 to the Norfolk County Official Plan adopted by Norfolk County By-Law Number 2024-48 under Section 17(23) and 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13.
The Purpose and Effect of the Official Plan Amendment:
This growth management Official Plan Amendment (OPA) has been prepared in association with the County’s Municipal Comprehensive Review to bring the County Official Plan into consistency with the Planning Act, to ensure that it has appropriate regard for matters of Provincial interest, and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020. It includes updates to policies in relation to growth forecasts (population and employment), growth targets such as density requirements, and types of developments; identifies locations for settlement area boundary expansions and adjustments (Urban Areas only in this phase and including boundary rationalizations) including updating policies and mapping schedules; identifies changes to Protected Industrial locations including updating policies and mapping schedules; provides policy direction for the future planning, land use designation amendments and servicing strategies for any lands to be added to the settlement boundary; and provides policy updates related to requirements for new development within any new area. OPA 163 applies to all lands in Norfolk County.
Effect of Written and Oral Submissions on Decision
Submissions regarding OPA 163 were received and considered as a part of the County’s review process. Written submissions received in advance of the April 16, 2024, Special Council Meeting and May 22, 2024, Special Council Meeting can be found on the associated agenda located at https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/government/agendas-minutes/. Oral Submissions can be reviewed on the Norfolk County YouTube Page youtube.com/@norfolkcounty1073/streams.
Approval Authority and Notice of Decision
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority of OPA 163. Pursuant to subsection 17(36.5) of the Planning Act, the Minister’s decision on OPA 163 is final and not subject to appeal. Any person or public body is entitled to receive notice of the Minister’s decision regarding OPA 163 if a written request containing the person’s or public body’s address is made to the Minister. Requests to receive the notice of decision should be sent to the:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Services Office Western Ontario
659 Exeter Road, 2nd Floor
London, ON N6E 1L3
Additional Information
For more information on OPA 163, contact the Planning Department by email at GROWNorfolk@NorfolkCounty.ca or call 519-426-5870 ext 1842. Information and material relating to the OPA 163 will be available for public inspection by appointment or by visiting https://engagenorfolk.ca/growth-management-study.
Accessible formats and communications supports are available upon request, please notify the project team by emailing GROWNorfolk@norfolkcounty.ca or by calling 519-426-5870 x. 1842
Other Related Applications
Applications for an Official Plan Amendment (OPNPL202303), a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZNPL2023037) and a Plan of Subdivision (28TPL2023070) have been submitted for a portion of the subject lands located in Delhi.
