Official Plan

The Official Plan includes policies governing various land use designations within Settlement and Rural Land Use areas. Contained in the Settlements are designations for residential, commercial and industrial areas.

The Official Plan establishes policies for long-term growth. The plan is reviewed periodically to ensure that it continues to meet the changing economic, social and environmental needs of the municipality.

On June 22, 2022 a new Township Official Plan, adopted by By-law 55-2021, was approved with modifications and deferrals by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.  

To learn more, view the following chapters of our Official Plan:

Official Plan 

Title Page and Index
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - The Township of Woolwich and the Region
Chapter 3 - Summary of the Plan
Chapter 4 - Guiding Principles, Community Values and Goals of the Plan
Chapter 5 - Planned Township Structure
Chapter 6 - Countryside Policies
Chapter 7 - Settlement Patterns
Chapter 8 - Economic Policies
Chapter 9 - Housing Policies
Chapter 10 - Open Space Policies
Chapter 11 - Mineral Aggregate Resources Policies
Chapter 12 - Cultural Resource Management Policies
Chapter 13 - Environmental Protection and Stewardship Policies
Chapter 14 - Strong and Healthy Community Policies
Chapter 15 - Transportation Policies
Chapter 16 - Utilities
Chapter 17 - Finance Policies
Chapter 18 - Community Improvement Policies
Chapter 19 - Implementation Policies
Section 20 - Glossary

Schedules
Schedule 1 - Source Water Protection Permitted Uses
Schedule 2 - Designated Road Allowance Width - Township Roads

Appendices
Appendix I - Urban & Architectural Control Guidelines
Appendix II - Breslau Environmental Mapping
Appendix III - Breslau Cultural Heritage Resource Mapping
Appendix IV - Breslau Development Yield Table
Appendix V - Stockyards Demonstration Plan
Appendix VI - Stockyards Urban & Architectural Control Guidelines
Appendix VII - West Montrose Cultural Heritage Conservation Plan

Official Plan Amendments

Occasionally, it is necessary to amend the policies and / or designations contained in the Official Plan in order to facilitate new development or redevelopment proposals. Opportunities for public review and input are provided prior to the Township adopting an Official Plan Amendment.

Prior to submitting an application to amend the Official Plan please consult with Planning Services staff.