Development & Infrastructure

The Planning Division staff provides support to a number of Council advisory committees related to growth and development, heritage issues, environment and core areas revitalization.

City planning

The Planning Division helps the City develop by managing the following areas:

• Long-range city planning
• Zoning
• Subdivision of land (including severances)
• City by-laws
• Heritage properties
• Land development
• Protecting the environment
• Urban design

The department reviews planning and development matters and makes recommendations to City Council on these issues. Public input is also an important part of the policy and development process.

Planning resources

The Planning Division makes decisions based on a number of official City plans and planning studies, including the City's:

• Official Plan
• Zoning By-law
• Corporate Sustainability Plan
• Master and Strategic Plans

Learn more about our reports, studies and plans.