Public Meeting on October 8, 2025
The Town is hosting a public meeting to consider an Official Plan Amendment to implement the Town's Secondary Plan and Master Plan for the Town Dock. Provide your feedback by submitting comments to planning@penetanguishene.ca or attending the public meeting.
TIME AND LOCATION
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Town Hall 10 Robert Street West Penetanguishene.
PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING
The purpose of the Public Meeting will be for Council to hear and consider public comments related to the proposed Draft Official Plan Amendment to implement the Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan for the Town Dock lands pursuant to the provisions of Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.
PURPOSE OF THE TOWN DOCK SECONDARY PLAN AND MASTER PLAN
The Town Dock Project provided an exciting opportunity to develop a community vision for the Town Dock and reimagine it as an exceptional public space for current and future generations. The Secondary Plan and accompanying Master Plan will serve as high level tools that build upon an existing policy framework to guide design and development. They include land use planning policies to manage change strategically over time and achieve the ultimate vision to revitalize the Town Dock area.
APPROVAL OF THE SECONDARY PLAN AND MASTER PLAN
Upon adoption of the new Town Dock Secondary Plan and Master Plan by an Official Plan Amendment, the Plan will be forwarded to the County of Simcoe for approval. As such, this proposed Official Plan is not subject to appeal until approved by the County.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further information regarding this matter can be obtained by visiting the Town of Penetanguishene Townhall at 10 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene, by email planning@penetanguishene.ca or by telephone at 705-549-7453. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene on the matter, you must make a written request to the Planning and Community Development Department 10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 2G2 or by email to planning@penetanguishene.ca.
