Policy statement

The Community Development Commission within the Town of Oakville provides for the planning and development of the town as a community. In accordance with legislation, By-laws, Policies and procedures, the Community Development Commission provides and is responsible for:

  • The management of new growth and change and the maintenance of the existing areas of the town;
  • The administration of processes and requirements associated with community land use, building construction and infrastructure (transportation and water resource), as well as economic development and environmental sustainability;
  • Developing and maintaining the town’s Official Plan and Sustainability Plan, both of which provide guiding principles for all of the town’s master plans.
  • The development and administration of several community master plans including: Environmental Strategic Plan, Economic Development Strategy, Transportation Master Plan, Stormwater Master Plan.

Purpose

Municipalities are required by legislation to prepare land use and development plans, policies and regulations and associated documents, and to undertake the enforcement of provincial regulations, and the administration of processes and requirements associated with community development.

Scope

This policy outlines the general legislative areas under which the Community Development Commission undertakes its responsibilities and practices. The Community Development Commission work is undertaken through 7 areas:

  • Environmental Policy
  • Infrastructure Planning and Improvements
  • Economic Development
  • Development Engineering Services
  • Planning Services
  • Building Services
  • Strategic Business Support

References

Building By-law
Zoning By-law
Planning Act
Municipal Act
Ontario Heritage Act
Condominium Act
Environmental Assessment Act
Ontario Building Code
Building Code Act
Ontario Environmental Protection Act
Livable Oakville Plan
North Oakville East Secondary Plan
North Oakville West Secondary Plan
Harbour Services Policy
Public Notice and Engagement Policy
Environmental Sustainability Policy
Interim Radiocommunications Facilities Protocol
Municipal Roads Policy
Heritage Grant Program Procedure
MS-SPR-002-006 Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Grant Program Procedure
Cash-in-lieu of Parking Procedure (to be developed)
Sustainable Purchasing Procedure
Sustainable Green Fleet Procedure
Sustainable Building Design Procedure
Towards Zero Waste Procedure
Wildlife Procedure
Stormwater Management Pond Procedure
Town Tree Protection Procedure
Public Engagement Procedure