Official Plan

The purpose of this Official Plan is to set out a planning policy framework that provides direction for future growth and development within the Town of Midland. This Plan will assist in managing and directing physical change and its effects on the social, economic and natural environment in the Town to the year 2031.

The Official Plan is prepared in accordance with the Planning Act and must adhere to all Provincial Planning Policies, as well as those policies of the County of Simcoe. The Town is the Approval Authority for Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominiums, and Part Lot Control By-laws while the County of Simcoe is the Approval Authority for the Town's Official Plan and amendments thereto. Council adopted the new Official Plan in November 2019.

The Official Plan came into effect on February 19, 2021, subject to certain site-specific appeals. As such, a property owner or their agent should confirm the property’s designation with the Town.

List of Schedules

Schedule A - Growth Areas Map

Schedule B - Urban Structure Map

Schedule C - Land Use Map

Schedule C1 - Landuse Midland Bay Landing Map

Schedule D - Active Transportation Map

Schedule E - Roads Map

​Schedule F - Infrastructure Map

Schedule G - Source Protection Map

Official Plan Amendments

A site-specific amendment to an Official Plan policy, or map amendment, requires Council's approval. The Official Plan Amendment process can take six months from application to final approval by the County. When Council considers an amendment to the Official Plan, public participation is encouraged and notification of the Public Hearing is advertised in the local papers. Please attend the hearing or submit your written comments, or call and ask questions, or visit Planning and Building Services to discuss any concerns or specific issues. For additional information on any application, please contact Planning and Building Services.

For more information, please see the Official Plan Amendment Information Sheet.