United Counties of Prescott and Russell - Approval of a municipality’s official plan

A decision was made on Month/Day/Year to approve, with five (5) modifications, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell new Official Plan adopted pursuant to sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act by By-law 2022-26. Notice of this decision was issued on Month/Day/Year to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.

The adopted Official Plan was reviewed for consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2020 and to have regard for matters of provincial interest outlined in the Planning Act.

The five (5) modifications to the Official Plan have been made to address provincial policy direction related to land use compatibility between agricultural and non-agricultural uses, facilitate the approved expansion of a long-term care facility, and to reflect revisions made to the Planning Act through Bill 23- More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell new Official Plan, as approved, outlines a comprehensive framework of new and revised policies addressing climate change and the protection of water resources, natural heritage, and rural/agricultural systems. Further, the new Official Plan provides policy direction on managing growth and development to 2046.

Pursuant to subsection 17 (36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, this decision is final and not subject to appeal. Accordingly, the new Official Plan for the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, as approved with modifications by the Minister, came into effect on Month/Day/Year.

The new Official Plan applies to all lands within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell.