Town Plans and Strategies
Key plans and projects that guide Oakville’s future and support our vision of a vibrant and livable community for all.
Master Plans
Master Plans are key planning documents for the Town:
Foundational plans
Environmental sustainability
How the Town plans Oakville's future
Council’s Strategic Plan provides the vision and direction that shape Oakville’s future as a vibrant and livable community for all.
Learn more about the Council's Strategic Plan page.
Oakville’s Official Plan guides how the town will grow and develop, as required by the Ontario Planning Act. The goals and policies of this Official Plan are intended to be achieved over 25 years, by 2031.
It sets out the goals and policies used to manage land use in town —how the town protects and enhances natural areas, which parts of the town have residential, commercial or industrial development, and which neighbourhoods will have parks, transportation and other amenities nearby.
Learn more about the Official Plan, and the Official Plan Review.
Master Plans translate the town’s medium term direction into specific plans for services, facilities, and community amenities.
Master Plans are generally reviewed every five to 10 years and build on the goals and policies in the Strategic Plan and Official Plan.
Foundational Plans outline the short term actions and deliverables needed to advance the Town’s long term goals.
These interconnected plans guide day to day decision making and support business planning over the next three to five years.