The Official Plan is a statutory document that the Province requires each municipality to adopt and maintain which sets out the land use policy directions for long-term growth and development in the Town.
View the in-effect Official Plan for the Town of Grand Valley
Every property within the Town of Grand Valley is subject to requirements of the Zoning By-law. A zoning by-law is a legal document passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act. It is the primary implementation tool for the Municipality and County Official Plans and is intended to reduce conflict between incompatible land uses. The Zoning By-law is considered “applicable law” under the Ontario Building Code Act.
A zoning by-law contains provisions to control:
What a property can be used for;
Where buildings can be placed;
How tall, what size, and how many buildings can be built; and
How many parking spaces are needed, and where the parking spaces can be located
View the in-effect zoning by-law for the Town of Grand Valley.
Visit Dufferin County's Website to view interactive zoning maps for all properties located in the County.
For further information on the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning, Dufferin County Official Plan and Town of Grand Valley Official Plan please visit:
Why is the Municipality updating its Official Plan and Zoning By-law?
The Town of Grand Valley Official Plan was adopted in 2006 and approved in 2009. Section 26 of the Planning Act requires that the Official Plan be reviewed no less frequently than 10 years after it comes into effect as a new Official Plan and every five years thereafter. The purpose of the Official Plan Review is to update the Official Plan to conform to Provincial policy and legislation and the County of Dufferin Official Plan. It is an opportunity to ensure that the Official Plan continues to reflect the Town’s vision, goals and objectives for land use planning. The Plan will set a course for the development of the Town over the next 25 years.
The Planning Act mandates that Municipalities update their Zoning By-laws within three years of updating their Official Plans to ensure alignment between the two documents. Once the Town's Official Plan is updated in 2024, the Zoning By-law will be due for an update. Since the Zoning By-law determines what land uses are and are not permitted on property, it’s important to regularly update these permissions to address the changing needs of society. Updating the Zoning By-law will result in a set of land use regulations that more effectively, efficiently, and fairly address the needs of our community.
The Town has engaged the consulting firm of J.L. Richards and Associates to assist staff with an Official Plan and Zoning By-Law review.
The project will be completed in 5 phases.
Grand Valley Updated Draft Official Plan & Zoning By-Law
As part of the review of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, there are many opportunities for you or your organization to get involved and provide the municipality with valuable input into your vision for the new Official Plan and zoning by-law.
The project will include several public consultation events across the municipality. Timelines for public engagement to keep you informed and get your valuable feedback are listed below.
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Community Engagement Timeline |
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| Task | Timing |
| Special Council Meeting | February 13, 2024 |
| Focus Group and Online Survey Number 1 | June-August, 2024 |
| Grand Valley Farmers Market Town Staff Meet and Greet |
July 24, 2024 - 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Online Survey Number 2 | December 2024 |
| Open House Drop-In | October 29, 2024 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grand Valley Community Centre, Grand River Room 90 Main Street North, Grand Valley, ON |
| Finalized Official Plan and Zoning By-Law | TBD |
The Town welcomes and encourages the public to participate in this review process. Comments can be provided by written submissions to:
Email: mkluge@townofgrandvalley.ca
Alternatively, you can send a letter to the address below.
Mark Kluge, MCIP RPP, Town Planner
Telephone: 519-928-5652
Email: mkluge@townofgrandvalley.ca
Town of Grand Valley
5 Main Street North
Grand Valley, ON, L9W 5S6
(519)-928-5652
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