The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to announce that during the Council Meeting on June 23, 2025, Council voted to enact By-law 2025-35, being a By-law to adopt a new Official Plan Amendment.
This milestone comes after several years of collaboration between Town staff, Council, and project consultants, who worked closely with members of the community in workshops, drop-in sessions, and open houses to shape policies that address key topics regarding development in the community. Most recently, Town staff have spent several months revising the final draft of the Official Plan document to adequately address concerns such as Affordable Housing, Height, Density, Parkland Dedication, the Georgian Trail and Tree Protection.
“The final version of this plan marks an exciting step towards shaping the next generation of development in the Town,” said Shawn Postma, Manager of Community Planning. “Through thoughtful collaboration and public input, we have introduced meaningful improvements, particularly in areas like housing and environmental protection, while laying the groundwork for future updates. While there is still more work ahead, I am proud of our progress and grateful to everyone who contributed to this process.”
Next Steps
With the enactment of By-law 2025-35, the Town Clerk may now submit the Official Plan Amendment to the County of Grey for final review and approval. This process is expected to take approximately 4 months. Once approved by the County, the Official Plan will serve as a critical document to guide all future land-use decisions in the Town, including residential, commercial and other forms of development.
For more information or to subscribe for project updates, please visit the project webpage or contact:
Shawn Postma, MCIP RPP
Manager of Community Planning
(519) 599-3131 ext. 248