Official Plan Review

About the Official Plan Review Project

The Official Plan will guide the growth and development for the Town of Grimsby from now to 2051, and is a key building block for how our community will be shaped over time.

Council adopted the Envision Grimsby 2051 Official Plan on July 13th, 2026. The Notice of Adoption and Adopted Official Plan are both available in the documents widget on the right side of this webpage.

Figure 1: Revised Official Plan Timeline.

Next Steps

Please note that the Council approved Official Plan is not yet in effect.

The Council Adopted Envision Grimsby Official Plan will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as the approval authority, for a decision. Once processed, the Ministry will publish the Official Plan on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) for additional review and comment before a decision is made.

The Council of the Town of Grimsby’s decision to adopt the Official Plan is not subject to appeal.

Details of the Official Plan Review Project

The OP sets out the Town’s vision for the future, directing responsible growth and development while building on the policy directions found in the Regional Official Plan, provincial plans, and Provincial Policy Statement. It is a legally binding (statutory) document that guides Council decisions related to land use, development, infrastructure, and services, and informs all other land use plans and regulations the Town may prepare.

Municipalities periodically review their OPs to ensure they remain in alignment with internal priorities and external considerations. The Town of Grimsby prepared a new OP to replace our existing plan, which was approved in 2012. We are also developing a new Transportation Master Plan (TMP).

Grimsby reviewed it’s Official Plan to:

Make sure that the Official Plan aligns with Council and Community priorities while conforming with provincial plans and policies
Incorporate relevant policies from the Region’s Official Plan
Make the Official Plan easier to read and use for everyone
Plan for the way that Grimsby will grow and evolve over time

The TMP is also being developed concurrently with the OP and will identify considerations and future directions related to transportation management and planning that the OP must incorporate.

About the Official Plan Review Project

The Official Plan will guide the growth and development for the Town of Grimsby from now to 2051, and is a key building block for how our community will be shaped over time.

Council adopted the Envision Grimsby 2051 Official Plan on July 13th, 2026. The Notice of Adoption and Adopted Official Plan are both available in the documents widget on the right side of this webpage.

Figure 1: Revised Official Plan Timeline.

Next Steps

Please note that the Council approved Official Plan is not yet in effect.

The Council Adopted Envision Grimsby Official Plan will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, as the approval authority, for a decision. Once processed, the Ministry will publish the Official Plan on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) for additional review and comment before a decision is made.

The Council of the Town of Grimsby’s decision to adopt the Official Plan is not subject to appeal.

Details of the Official Plan Review Project

The OP sets out the Town’s vision for the future, directing responsible growth and development while building on the policy directions found in the Regional Official Plan, provincial plans, and Provincial Policy Statement. It is a legally binding (statutory) document that guides Council decisions related to land use, development, infrastructure, and services, and informs all other land use plans and regulations the Town may prepare.

Municipalities periodically review their OPs to ensure they remain in alignment with internal priorities and external considerations. The Town of Grimsby prepared a new OP to replace our existing plan, which was approved in 2012. We are also developing a new Transportation Master Plan (TMP).

Grimsby reviewed it’s Official Plan to:

Make sure that the Official Plan aligns with Council and Community priorities while conforming with provincial plans and policies
Incorporate relevant policies from the Region’s Official Plan
Make the Official Plan easier to read and use for everyone
Plan for the way that Grimsby will grow and evolve over time

The TMP is also being developed concurrently with the OP and will identify considerations and future directions related to transportation management and planning that the OP must incorporate.

Envision Grimsby 2051: Visioning Phase Conclusion

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The Visioning phase of Grimsby’s Official Plan Review is coming to a close.
During this phase we asked residents to share their big ideas as well as what they treasured, what they used most, and what has been missing in their community. We received your comments through pop up events, online surveys (closed November 20^th, 2023), the statutory Special Meeting of Council on October 24^th, 2023, and our email address grimsbyop@grimsby.ca.
Thank you for all your input!
Figure 1 - Timeline of the Official Plan Review project
A report detailing what we heard from you during the Visioning phase will be made available to the public when it is complete.
Visit the Official Plan Update Spaces in the Library or Town Hall!
You can now view updates regarding the Official Plan process in both Town Hall and the Public Library.
Figure 2 - Official Plan Update Space in the Grimsby Public Library Fireplace Lounge
Figure 3 - Photos of the Official Plan Update Space in Town Hall

The Visioning phase of Grimsby’s Official Plan Review is coming to a close.
During this phase we asked residents to share their big ideas as well as what they treasured, what they used most, and what has been missing in their community. We received your comments through pop up events, online surveys (closed November 20^th, 2023), the statutory Special Meeting of Council on October 24^th, 2023, and our email address grimsbyop@grimsby.ca.
Thank you for all your input!
Figure 1 - Timeline of the Official Plan Review project
A report detailing what we heard from you during the Visioning phase will be made available to the public when it is complete.
Visit the Official Plan Update Spaces in the Library or Town Hall!
You can now view updates regarding the Official Plan process in both Town Hall and the Public Library.
Figure 2 - Official Plan Update Space in the Grimsby Public Library Fireplace Lounge
Figure 3 - Photos of the Official Plan Update Space in Town Hall

Page last updated: 22 Jul 2026, 02:35 PM