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The Township of Ramara's Official Plan outlines the goals, priorities, and permitted land uses within our municipality. The Official Plan works in conjunction with other applicable legislation, such as, the Planning Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, and County Official Plan.

Official Plan Schedules

The schedules below will provide a visual representation, to the policy, contained within the Official Plan.

Schedules

  • Schedule A
  • Schedule B
  • Schedule C
  • Schedule D
  • Schedule E

Secondary Plans

  • Map 1 Secondary Plan Atherley-Uptergrove Village
  • Schedule I-2 Interim Secondary Plan Brechin Village
  • Schedule I-3 Interim Secondary Plan Lagoon City Village
  • Rama Road Secondary Plan
  • Rama Road Secondary Plan Map A-2

Official Plan Amendments

If your proposed development does not comply with our Official Plan, you will need a planning application. Please contact us to discuss the application that you will need for your project.

Official Plan Amendments

  • OPA 1 - Sinjun – 2003.60 – August 25, 2003
  • OPA 2 - Lamb Quarry – 2003.72 –September 8, 2003
  • OPA 3 -Johnston – 2004.66 – August 9, 2004
  • OPA 4 - MacDonald – 2004.39 – June 7, 2004
  • OPA 5 - Highland Mills – 2006.38 – May 15, 2006
  • OPA 6 – Fowler Quarry – 2006.74 – November 6, 2006
  • OPA 7 – Total Marine – 2007.23 – April 2, 2007
  • OPA 9 – Little – 2007.96 – November 5, 2007
  • OPA 10 – Atherley-Uptergrove Secondary Plan – 2007.109 – December 17, 2007
  • OPA 11 – Rama Road Corridor Secondary Plan – 2007.110 – December 19, 2008
  • OPA 12 – Pt W Pt Lot 25, Con 11 – 2008.33 – June 9, 2008
  • OPA 13 – Beacock - 2012.43 – June 4, 2012
  • OPA 14 – Rama Lakefront Resorts Inc. – 2012.93 – November 19, 2012
  • OPA 15 – NRK Holdings Inc. – 2013.53 – July 29, 2013
  • OPA 16 – NRK Holdings Inc. – OMB File PL130873 – July 15, 2015
  • OPA 17 – Lagoon City Settlement Area – 2015.23 – May 25, 2015 (Awaiting County of Simcoe Approval)
  • OPA 18 – Strawberry Island – 2015.39 – July 27, 2015 (Awaiting County of Simcoe Approval)
  • OPA 19 – Gun (Shooting) Ranges – 2020.95 – December 14, 2020 
  • OPA 20 -Harrington - 2021.53 - July 12, 2021
  • OPA 21 - 4431 Monck Road (Elder) - 2022.20 - March 28, 2022
  • OPA 22 - Additional Residential Units and Agricultural Use - 2022.80 - September 26, 2022
  • OPA 23 - Preconsultation Requirements and Delegation of Authority - November 27, 2023 
  • OPA 24 - Chippewas of Rama First Nation Road Transfer - 2023.80 - November 27, 2023
  • OPA 25 - Additional Residential Units, Renewable Energy - 2023.39 - June 6, 2024
  • OPA 26 - 2864 Concession Road A - OLT Decision - August 23, 2024
  • OPA 27 - 5135 Sideroad 25 - 2024.72 - October 21, 2024
  • OPA 28 - 3819 McRae Park Road - 2025.29 - May 12, 2025 (awaiting County of Simcoe Approval)

Contact Us

Deb McCabe
Planning Supervisor/Zoning Administrator
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, L0K 1B0
T. 705-484-5374,ext. 243
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