Policy statement

The Corporation of the Town of Oakville (town) utilizes provisions in the Planning Act to obtain land for parks through land conveyance or payment-in-lieu of land from development and redevelopment. The application of the Parkland Dedication by-law shall be in accordance with the key objectives outlined in Parks Plan 2031. 

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the growing population of the town is well-served by its public parkland system, and that the new parkland generated reflects the evolving built form of the town.

Scope

This policy applies to development and redevelopment within the town.