An official plan amendment is a formal document that changes the Township's official plan. Changes may be needed becuase of new circumstances in the community or because of requests made by property owners.
An approved official plan can be reviewed at any time, but each local council is required to revise its offical plan lot less than every five years from the date the plan came into effect. This ensures the plan is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and that it conforms and/or does not conflict with provincial plans, as required. If the plan is not consisitent with the Provinical Policy Statement, or does not conform with provincial plans or conflicts with provinicial plans, then the plan is expected to be updated.
By submitting an application to council, a person or public body may request that an official plan be amended. Council may refuse to accept an application that fails to provide sufficient information or material as prescribed by Minister's regulation and/or set down in the municipal official plan.
It is highly recommended that if you plan to submit an application for an official plan amendment to consult with the Township prior to submitting the application.