The Town of Whitby's Official Plan sets policy directions for land use planning matters regarding long-term growth and development in the municipality.

In accordance with the Planning Act, our Official Plan includes the building blocks for land use planning regulations and approvals, such as:

• Zoning By-laws
• Site Plan Control
• Plans of subdivision

Contact us for a copy of the Official Plan.

Official Plan Amendments

The following OPAs have received final approval but have not been incorporated into the 2018 consolidation.

• OPA 108 - Brooklin Community Secondary Plan
• OPA 112 - Baldwin Street North, south of Carnwith Drive (Brooklin Community Secondary Plan)
• OPA 113 - Northeast corner of Baldwin Street North and Carnwith Drive East (Brooklin Community Secondary Plan)
• OPA 114 - Northeast quadrant of Garden Street and Taunton Road East (Brock Taunton Major Central Area)
• OPA 115 - Southeast corner of Brock Street South and Colborne Street East (Downtown Whitby)
• OPA 116 - 4335 Garden Street, north of Promenade Drive (Taunton North Community Secondary Plan)
• OPA 117 - 70 Taunton Road East, west of McKinney Drive (Brock / Taunton Major Central Area)

Contact us if you'd like to review these OPAs. We can provide you with an accessible copy.

Apply for an Official Plan Amendment

Certain development and planning proposals may not conform to the current Official Plan. Learn how to apply for an Official Plan Amendment.