MWPD Development Plan

The board of a planning district is responsible for preparing a development plan for the planning district.

A development plan is a statement of the board’s policies respecting future development.  It is the basic tool for land use planning, which will guide land use controls in the zoning by-law and development related decisions of the board or council.  The development plan also guides other development processes such as the subdivision approval process.

A development plan helps to ensure compatibility of neighbouring land uses, effective management of natural resources, preservation of natural and heritage resources, the appropriate mix of development, cost-effective and timely delivery of infrastructure services, protection of surface and ground water and sustainable economic and community growth.