City of Welland Official Plan:

The new comprehensive Official Plan was adopted by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Welland on May 4, 2010, by By-law 2010-55, and approved, in part, with modifications and deferrals by Niagara Regional Council on September 15, 2011.  Within the appeal period, four appeals of a policy and site specific nature were received, and have been forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board.  The components of the Plan under appeal are not in effect; however, the remainder of the Official Plan is in full force and effect as of October 21, 2011.

Welland's Official Plan defines the community’s vision for long-term growth and development of the City.  To support this vision, the Plan contains goals, objectives, and policies to guide growth and development, and promote a good quality of life for the citizens of Welland while considering important environmental, economic, cultural, and social factors.   The Official Plan is intended to be a long-term document with a 20 year horizon; however, it is generally viewed as a “living document” that may change as the City evolves and, therefore, the plan will be reviewed on a regular 5-year basis.

• Official Plan (pdf~2247kb)
  
  • Schedule A - City Structure (pdf~2806kb)
  • Schedule B - Land Use (pdf~6332kb)
  • Schedule B1 - Residential Hierarchy Land Use (pdf~4024kb)
  • Schedule B2 - Commercial Hierarchy Land Use (pdf~1198kb)
  • Schedule C - Core Natural Heritage System (pdf~2543kb)
  • Schedule C1 - Components of the Core Natural Heritage System (pdf~4997kb)
  • Schedule C2 - Flood Hazards (pdf~1347kb)
  • Schedule D - Serviced & Un-Serviced Lands (pdf~4183kb)
  • Schedule E - Road Hierarchy (pdf~428kb)
  • Schedule F - Planned Road Widenings (pdf~692kb)
  • Appendix I - Map 1 Welland Protection Zone (pdf~1141kb)
  • Appendix I - Map 2 Groundwater Areas (pdf~1270kb)
  • Appendix I - Map 3 Mineral Aggregate Area (pdf~874kb)