Community Planning Permit System

A tool in the Planning Act that enables the town to issue development permits in a streamlined manner.

A Community Planning Permit (CPP) System aims to simplify and improve the processes for regulating land use within an area. It enables the town to issue development permits (with or without conditions) in a one-application, one-approval authority process compared to the traditional process of making separate re-zoning, site-plan and/or minor variance applications.

This single application process enables the town and development applicants to more efficiently work together to achieve common goals of mixed land use, affordable housing, and sustainable design, as described in the town’s Official Plan.

Based on Council’s resolution from March 18, 2024, the adoption of the Midtown Oakville and Community Planning Permit System Official Plan Amendment (OPA 70) on February 18, 2025, and the Mayor’s direction in June 2025, the Town is drafting a Community Planning Permit By-law that would apply to lands in Midtown Oakville and Bronte Village.

Public engagement opportunities

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Review the updated draft Community Planning Permit By-law

Following public feedback received in Fall 2025, Town staff have updated the draft by-law from October 2025. Changes made to the October draft are shown using red text and strikeouts to highlight how comments received so far have been addressed. While the Town is still waiting for the Minister’s decision on OPA 70, the public is invited to review and comment on the updated June 2026 Draft by-law.

Please send your comments to TownClerk@oakville.ca and reference File No. 42.15.68 - Draft CPP By-law (June 2026).

Draft CPP By-Law

Review the public meeting materials - November 2025

During the public meeting on November 3, staff presented draft materials for discussion and public comments.

For more information, you can review the following:

Watch the staff presentation and read the staff report about the Draft Oakville Community Planning Permit By-law from the Planning and Development Council meeting of November 3, 2025.
Review the Draft Community Planning Permit By-law (pdf) which includes area specific provisions for Midtown

See the Bronte Village Growth Area page for a copy of the draft Community Planning Permit By-law for Bronte Village.

Review the open house panels - October 2025

The Town hosted an open house at Town Hall on October 22, 2025, to share more about the proposed Community Planning Permit By-law, specific provisions for Midtown Oakville and the proposed Inclusionary Zoning enabling Official Plan policies.

Missed the open house? You can still review all the information and share your feedback:

Open House Panels - October 22, 2025 (PDF)

Background

Prior to passing a CPP by-law, the Town is required to update its Official Plan. Consultation on proposed policies to enable the use of a CPPS took place through the Midtown Oakville Growth Area Review. On February 18, 2025, Council adopted the Midtown Oakville and Community Planning Permit System Official Plan Amendment (OPA 70). This OPA is now with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.

On June 5, 2025, the Town held a public open house to share information regarding key directions for preparing the Midtown Oakville Community Planning Permit By-law. Item 8.1 of the July 8, Planning and Development Council Meeting provides key directions.

In addition, the Town has prepared a Housing Needs Assessment and Inclusionary Zoning Financial Viability and Housing Market Impact Analysis. On May 19, 2026, Council approved OPA 77, which adds policies to enable the use of Inclusionary Zoning within Protected Major Transit Station Areas. If deemed appropriate and viable, the Town may also apply Inclusionary Zoning provisions within the Community Planning Permit System. These proposed provisions are included in the draft by-law and are available for public review and comment.

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