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Status of our new Official Plan
Township of Severn Council originally adopted a new Official Plan on November 14, 2022. The adopted Official Plan was sent to the County of Simcoe as the approval authority. The County of Simcoe has since provided comments and proposed modifications for Township review. In addition, the Province has unveiled some changes to planning legislation and policies that will directly impact the Official Plan.
The scope of the proposed modifications warrants an additional opportunity for public review and commenting prior to Council considering re-adoption of the proposed new Official Plan.
Public Meeting for the proposed new Official Plan
Township of Severn will hold a hybrid public meeting on June 19, 2024 starting at 9:00 a.m. during the Planning and Development Committee meeting at our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider the re-adoption of the proposed new Official Plan under Section 26(3) and 17(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
You can access information and documents concerning the proposed new Official Plan below:
- View the proposed new Official Plan
- View a summary of the modifications to the proposed new Official Plan
- View the proposed new Official Plan Maps and Schedules
- View Background of the Official Plan Review process
- View our Frequently Asked Questions
- View the full Notice of Public Meeting
Participation options
All are welcome to attend the meeting or to provide verbal or written comments. All comments will form part of the public record including all verbal submissions made during the meeting.
In person
The meeting will be held at the Township’s Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) in Council Chambers on Wednesday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Registration is not required for in person attendance.
Submit written comments
Comments can be submitted to planning@severn.ca or sent by mail (P.O. Box 159, Orillia, L3V 6J3) by June 19, 2024.
Active remote attendance
Registration is required for active verbal participation. Email planning@severn.ca or call 705-325-2315 x246.
Online viewing only
Watch the live stream at severn.ca/portal or on our YouTube (@severnontario) channel.
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Staff contact
Monica Chambers
Administrative Assistant, Planning
Phone: 705-325-2315 x246
Email the Administrative Assistant