Official Plan Review

Official Plan

Bluewater's Official Plan describes the goals, objectives, and policies for long and short-term development within its communities. It deals with issues such as what services (i.e., sewers, watermains, and roads) will be needed, and where new housing, commercial areas, hospitals, and other land uses will be located.

The current Bluewater Official Plan came into effect in 2018. Visit our Official Plan page if you would like to view the current Official Plan.

For a copy of the current Official Plan, maps, schedules and appendices, please contact the Planning Department.

Official Plan Review Underway

Our Official Plan is currently in the process of being updated! Check this page regularly for details on this project, including opportunities for public consultation, the draft plan, maps and more.

Under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Municipal Council shall review their Official Plan (OP) every five years to ensure it conforms with the Provincial Planning Statement, the updated Huron County Official Plan, has regard to matters of provincial interest and is consistent with policy statement issued by the Province.

Public Meeting

The Municipality of Bluewater is holding a public meeting on June 16th at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. This meeting is open to the public/agencies. Further public open houses and a public meeting will be scheduled in future to review the proposed policy and mapping changes.

The purpose of the Section 26 meeting is to discuss revisions that may be required to the OP. This meeting is an opportunity to provide the community with information regarding the OP Review process and receive feedback from the community on appropriate changes to the OP.

Any person may attend the special meeting of Council and/or make written or verbal comments about what revisions may be required. For those who wish to participate either virtually or in-person, please contact the Planner and Planning Coordinator via email or by phone  519-236-4351 ext. 235 no later than 4 p.m. on June 16th, 2025. All public meetings will be livestreamed where possible, available on the Municipality of Bluewater's Youtube page. If you are unable to attend, but wish to provide comments or ask questions, please contact the Planner, Sarah Smith at 519-524-8394 ext. 3 or via email.