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Official Plan

An official plan is a municipal policy document, adopted and approved under the Planning Act, that outlines Council's vision for the Township over the next 20 years. It begins as a snapshot of the Township and, over time grows and adjusts to new or changing needs.

Official Plan

The Township of Wainfleet Official Plan contains goals, objective and policies to manage and direct change and its effects on the social, economic and natural environment of the municipality. This includes policies that apply to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other land uses.

Schedules

Schedule A – Municipal Structure

Schedule B – Land Use (Township)

Schedule B1 – Land Use (Chambers Corners)

Schedule B2 – Land Use (Becketts Bridge)

Schedule B3 – Land Use (Wainfleet)

Schedule B4 – Land Use (Winger)

Schedule B5 – Land Use (Hendershot Corners)

Schedule B6 – Land Use (Wellandport)

Schedule B7 – Land Use (Ostryhon Corners)

Schedule B8 – Land Use (Burnaby)

Schedule B9 – Land Use (Lakeshore Area)

Schedule C – Waste Disposal Assessment Areas

Schedule D – Transportation and Cycling Network

Schedule E – Natural Environment Features

Schedule F – Mineral Aggregate Resource Areas and Natural Gas Resource Areas

Appendices

Appendix 1 – Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas

Appendix 2 – Areas of High Aquifer Vulnerability

Appendix 3 – Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Regulation Area

Appendix 4 – Municipal Drains

What is my property designated?

To find the designation for your property please follow the steps below. If you require assistance, please contact the Planning Technician.

  1. Locate your property on the maps in Schedule B through B9.
  2. Determine which designation your property is within and then go to the appropriate section of the official plan for the policies of that designation. For example, if your property is designated Village Residential then go to Section 3.3 (Residential Areas).
  3. Review the intent, goals, permitted uses and policies for the designation.
  4. Review Schedules C through F to determine if there are any additional features on your property. If your property has any features identified in the schedules, review the relevant sections in the Official plan text.
  5. Review Appendices 1 through 4 to determine if there are any additional features on your property. If your property has any features identified in the appendices, review the relevant sections in the Official plan text.

How do I apply for an official plan amendment?

If you wish to develop your property differently than what the Township's Official Plan prescribes, you may submit an application for an official plan amendment. A pre-consultation meeting is required before you can submit an application. The pre-consultation meeting will identify any studies or information that is required to be submitted with your application and the required application fees.

Pre-consultation Meeting Request Form

Official Plan Amendment Application

Official Plan Amendment Information Brochure

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Erin Shacklette
Planning Technician
31940 Highway 3, PO Box 40, Wainfleet ON L0S 1V0
T. 905-899-3463 x226
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31940 Highway #3
PO Box 40
Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0

Phone: 905-899-3463
Fax: 905-899-2340

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