Planning Policy Documents

The Official Plan is the long-term policy document that guides our community's growth and land use. It sets out goals for housing, transportation, and environmental protection, ensuring development aligns with sustainability and complies with provincial and local policies. To learn more, view the Official Plan.

The Zoning By-law regulates how land can be used in a community, specifying things like building types, height, density, and setbacks to ensure development aligns with the Official Plan. To learn more, view the Zoning By-law.

The Affordable Housing Framework provides guidelines and strategies to support the development of affordable housing. It outlines goals, policies, and actions to streamline processes, offer incentives, and collaborate with developers to increase affordable housing options.

The Housing Needs Assessment examines Woolwich’s current and future housing demands, identifying gaps in availability, affordability, and diversity. This study, completed in 2024, will inform policies to create a more inclusive, accessible housing environment to meet community needs.

The Active Transportation Master Plan promotes walking, cycling, and other non-motorized travel by improving infrastructure like sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails. It aims to create safer, more accessible routes, encouraging sustainable and healthy transportation options.

Please visit Engage Woolwich for ongoing updates on the progress of the Comprehensive Transportation and Mobility Plan.

The Elmira Core Urban Design Study provides a vision and guidelines for the development and revitalization of Elmira's downtown area. It focuses on enhancing public spaces, improving streetscapes, and promoting a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly core that reflects the town’s character while supporting future growth.

The Landscape and Design Guidelines outline standards for creating appealing, sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance community character, promote biodiversity, and support climate resilience. They cover plant selection, water management, pedestrian access, and more to guide developers and residents in designing landscapes that benefit everyone.

Elmira’s Community Improvement Plan: "Improving the Public Realm" focuses on enhancing shared public spaces like streets, parks, and plazas. It aims to create a more attractive, functional, and accessible environment, encouraging community engagement and supporting local businesses through improved infrastructure and beautification efforts.

Please visit Engage Woolwich for ongoing updates on the progress of the Mixed Use Urban Design Guidelines.