Official Plan

City of Quinte West’s Official Plan gets the green light from the province

The City of Quinte West Official Plan has received approval with amendments from the Province of Ontario. On Oct. 11, the City received approval of its Official Plan amendment number 21, which includes 31 provincial modifications. The plan’s approval is an important step forward in shaping future development and growth in Quinte West.

The City’s Official Plan guides future land use and development in Quinte West, and supports a balanced approach to development that fosters sustainable growth while protecting the City’s natural and cultural resources.

Amendment number 21 ensures that the City's Official Plan aligns with the latest Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2020 and incorporates key changes introduced through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, designed to encourage responsible development, enhance housing options, and strengthen environmental protection in Quinte West.

Approval of Official Plan Amendment number 21, came into effect on October 10, and applies to all lands in the City of Quinte West.

Learn more about the City’s Official Plan at quintewest.ca/OfficialPlan.

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As Quinte West continues to grow and evolve, so does our Official Plan. The City of Quinte West Official Plan (2013) outlines the goals, objectives and policies on how land in the community should be used. We’re reviewing our current Official Plan to ensure it meets the needs of our community, and we’re asking for your insight and ideas to help shape the future of Quinte West.

What is the Official Plan?

Our Official Plan is the foundation for building a good community. It reflects our long-term vision and shared values to help guide decisions on land development, housing, economic growth and more. The City of Quinte West Official Plan (2013) includes policies that guide things like:

• Where new houses, industries, offices and stores can go

• Where new roads, water mains, sewers, parks, schools and other services are needed

• Where and when parts of the city will grow

• How to meet current and future needs while balancing social, economic and environmental interests

• How to develop healthy, livable communities

• How to evaluate and settle conflicting land uses

About the Official Plan review 

Under the Planning Act, a municipality must review and update its Official Plan within 10 years of it coming into effect, and at least once every five years after that. This will be the City’s 10-year review.

The review process will:

• Position the city for future growth

• Include new provincial legislation and regulations

• Consider new policy initiatives and plans, such as the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (link to plan)

• Include a community engagement process

Get involved

The review considers public input and encourages Quinte West residents, business owners and other community members to participate by submitting their feedback. Have your say by participating in one or more of our open houses and/or providing your input online.