The Town of Midland Planning Services Department regulates the use of land and undertakes long-term policy planning to ensure our community continues to be a great place to live and do business. The Town’s land use planning documents are shaped by and must comply with higher order land use policies and plans, including the County of Simcoe Official Plan, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Provincial Policy Statement 2020, and other plans and regulations.
The core functions of the Planning Services Department include:
- Develop and implements long term strategic and policy planning initiatives;
- Review and processes development applications to facilitate construction of new homes and support expanding businesses;
- Provide recommendations to Council regarding approval of development proposals;
- Manage and administer the Official plan, Zoning By-law, and other applicable By-laws, regulations and guidelines;
- Support the Town's Heritage Committee and Committee of Adjustment; and,
- Provide assistance to the public, landowners, and developers on all matters related to use of land in the Town of Midland.
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