Official Plan

The City of Owen Sound Official Plan, 2006 provides policies, goals and objectives to guide the development and redevelopment of lands within the City for a period of 20 years. Among other things, the Official Plan aims to promote the health, safety and quality of life for the residents of Owen Sound, and guide physical growth within the context of economic, social and environmental matters. The Official Plan is used to assist Council in determining criteria for the consideration of development and land use policy, and to ensure land use planning in the City is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, the Niagara Escarpment Plan and the County of Grey Official Plan.