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.

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Sustainability & Climate Change Policy Direction Discussion

The following questions come from the Sustainability and Climate Change policy direction report. This report can be found in the Documents widget on the right side of https://www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/officialplan. This report was the subject of the May 7th Speaker Series discussion.

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Neighbourhood Mapping Activity

As part of the Official Plan review we want to know more about how you view neighbourhoods in Grimsby. Use the link below to access the online mapping engagement activity.

Webmapping Link: https://engage.o2design.com/TownOfGrimsbyEngagementMap/app/

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Housing and Affordability Policy Direction Discussion

The following questions come from the Housing and Affordability policy direction report. This report can be found in the Documents widget on the right side of https://www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/officialplan. This report was the subject of the January 24th Speaker Series discussion.

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Work and Workplaces Policy Direction Discussion

The following questions come from the Work and Workplaces policy direction report. This report can be found in the Documents widget on the right side of https://www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/officialplan. This report was the subject of the February 6th Speaker Series discussion.

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Neighbourhoods Policy Direction Discussion

The following questions come from the Neighbourhoods policy direction report. This report can be found in the Documents widget on the right side of https://www.letstalkgrimsby.ca/officialplan. This report was the subject of the February 8th Speaker Series discussion.

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Grimsby Official Plan Survey

Welcome to the Survey!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Grimsby's Official Plan project. Your answers will be anonymous, and we encourage you to answer as fully and honestly as possible.
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to fill out. If you have questions or need assistance with the survey, please contact Terri Donia-Edwards or Lauren Burkhardt at grimsbyop@grimsby.ca or by calling 905-945-9634 ext. 2192.
About the Project
Grimsby's Official Plan project is an exciting opportunity to define how the Town will grow to help create a vision for the future. An Official Plan is a document that directs future Town policies on how land is used, developed, and redeveloped in the community. This includes important policies and actions on housing, climate change, sustainability, transportation, servicing and infrastructure, along with natural heritage.
The Plan determines where houses, stores, parks, and other land uses will be built or redeveloped; protects our natural areas and resources; outlines heritage policies; and directs the construction of new infrastructure like sewer, water, and roads.
The current Official Plan was first written in 2009. With so many changes occurring and more expected on the horizon, there is a need to review the Plan so it meets both the current and future needs of Grimsby residents.

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Interactive Map Survey

Let us know your thoughts specific to locations in Grimsby
Click the pin marker on the map to add a pin.
Drag the pins around the map to leave comments specific to locations around Grimsby. You can leave the page and come back anytime to leave more comments.
Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas!

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