Official Plan

The Official Plan is a key policy document that guides Council in making land use decisions and managing growth and change within the Township. It establishes a long-term vision for the community, supported by clear goals and objectives. All public works, by-laws—including the Township’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law—and land use approvals must conform to the Official Plan to ensure that Council’s vision is implemented consistently across the Township.

Amendments to the Official Plan are sometimes necessary when the Plan does not contain policies that address new Provincial and Regional policy directions, local issues and opportunities or specific development proposals. In these cases, the Official Plan can be altered through an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) process. The OPA process allows for amendments to the Plan to be evaluated and to be presented to the public before changes are approved by Council.

Please note that Pre-consultation is highly recommended to help streamline the application process. Please request a pre-consultation through our Pre-Consultation Request Form.

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Official Plan Review

Seguin Township is in the midst of an Official Plan Review. This process happens every ten years, as mandated by Ontario’s Planning Act. The Seguin Official Plan (OP) is a policy document which serves as the basis for making land-use planning decisions and guiding growth in the Seguin. The intent of the OP is to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, and provides direction on matters of Provincial interest related to land use planning and development.


The OP contains goals, objectives and permitted uses through policies to inform and direct the future of Seguin’s social, economic and natural environment. The Official Plan Review process is a unique opportunity to share your perspective and opinions on how Seguin Township develops in the coming years.

Seguin Township Official Plan Review