Official Plan

Haliburton County Official Plan

The County of Haliburton’s Official Plan outlines policies for land use in our community. It’s prepared with input from public agencies and individuals, as well as County and local councils.

What is the purpose of an Official Plan?

An Official Plan sets the framework for land use planning in the community, including:

Where new residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational uses will go;
What services like roads, water mains, sewers, parks, and schools will be needed;
When, and in what order, parts of the community will grow;
Community improvements.

The County of Haliburton’s Official Plan

Our Official Plan does the following:

Outlines general land use planning policies for the County;
Makes sure growth and development needs are met and co-ordinated between us and the local municipalities;
Clearly identifies how lands and resources are to be used today and in the future;
Provides a framework for regulations and standards for local Official Plans, Zoning By-laws and other planning documents;
Identifies Council’s commitment to the future of our County and each of our communities.

County Official Plan

The County of Haliburton's Official Plan includes general policy direction for the development of all lands located within Haliburton County. The plan includes land use designations, policies for orderly development, as well as policies to protect sensitive environmental features, like lakes, rivers, wetlands, and animal habitat.

Click the link below to open a consolidated version of the County Official Plan:

County of Haliburton Official Plan 2017

County Official Plan Schedules and Maps

The County of Haliburton Official Plan makes reference to one map, thirteen schedules, and one table. These documents are linked below for reference when reviewing the plan.

If you have questions regarding these documents or require a different format, please contact County Planning Department staff at planning_services@haliburtoncounty.ca or give us a call at 705-286-1333.

Additional Reports or Studies

The County of Haliburton has recently completed an update to its Growth Strategy and has completed updated flood mapping for the Gull and Burnt River watersheds.

These projects and their final reports/deliverables have been endorsed by Council but have not yet been embedded into the County's Official Plan. Regard should be had for their findings.

Click the links below for access to these reports/materials:

County Official Plan Amendments

Applications to amend the Haliburton County Official Plan are available by request. Please email planning_services@haliburtoncounty.ca or call 705-286-1333 to speak to a planning staff member.

Applicants are strongly recommended to pre-consult prior to submitting an application.

Local Official Plans

Each of the local municipalities in Haliburton County maintains a local official plan, which contains more detailed land use designations and policies.

All local official plans must conform to the County's Official Plan. Where there is a conflict between the two plans, the Planning Act directs that the County policy shall prevail.

Click the links below to access the webpages for local official plans:

These plans are maintained by the local municipalities; if you have questions regarding these plans, please reach out to local staff.

If you’d like more information on the County of Haliburton’s Official Plan please contact the Planning Department at planning_services@haliburtoncounty.ca, or by giving us a call at 705-286-1333.