Planning Studies

Planning studies are comprehensive projects that either look at a geographic area or a topic that affects the whole town. Studies are led by Policy Planning staff in conjunction with staff from other departments including Transit, Development Engineering, Parks and Open Space, Recreation and Culture, and Finance, as well as staff from Halton Region.

Planning studies typically involve public engagement and undergo technical review. The resulting study is presented to Council and implemented through official plan policies or zoning by-law regulations.

Official plan review

• Official Plan Review

Active studies – 2009 to present

Following the approval of the Livable Oakville Plan, a number of studies commenced to implement the official plan. Some of these studies have begun, while others are scheduled to begin shortly.

• Brownfields Community Improvement Plan
• Residential Character Study
• Former Hospital Site Project
• Former Public Works Site Master Plan
• Midtown Strategy
• Merton Planning Study (QEW / Bronte)
• Downtown Oakville Studies
• Urban Design Manual

Completed studies – 2009 to present

• Zoning By-law Review (inZone)
• Merton Lands - Natural Heritage System Partial Expansion
• Trafalgar Road Corridor Planning Study
• South Central Public Lands Study
• Heritage Planning Studies
• Downtown Oakville Strategic Review
• Radiocommunications Facilities Study (formerly "Telecommunications Facility Study")
• Old Bronte Road / Khalsa Gate Streetscape Plan
• Community Improvement Plan for Kerr Village

Completed studies – prior to 2009

Major studies supporting the Livable Oakville Plan:

• Bronte Village Revitalization Study (pdf)
• A Plan for Kerr Village (pdf
• Midtown Oakville Review (pdf)
• Uptown Core Review – Part 1 (pdf)
• Uptown Core Review – Part 2 (pdf)
• Uptown Core Review – Part 3 (pdf)
• Employment Land Review (pdf)
• Residential Intensification Study (pdf)

Policy discussion papers for the Livable Oakville Plan:

• Technical Implementation Paper (pdf)
• Parks and Open Space Policy (pdf)
• Cultural Heritage Resources Policies (pdf)
• Heritage Policy Paper (pdf)
• Transportation Policy Paper (pdf)
• Sustainability Policy Paper (pdf)
• Institutional Policy Paper (pdf)
• Urban Design Policy Paper (pdf)
• Commercial Use Policy Paper (pdf)

Livable Oakville Plan-related projects:

• Market Overview Study (pdf)
• Places of Worship Study
• Rebecca-Dorval Special Policy Area Vision (DND Lands)

Other projects:

• Bed and Breakfast Study (pdf)
• Bronte Village Commercial Parking Implementation
• Drive-thru Study (pdf)
• Commercial Parking Study
• Retail and Service Commercial Review (pdf)

Transportation:

• Kerr Village Transportation Assessment (pdf)
• Transportation Overview Study (pdf)
• Growth Areas Transportation Report (pdf)
• Level of Service Review (pdf)
• Transit Strategy (pdf)