Official Plan

The Official Plan sets out the current and long-range land use designations, over the entire municipality, at a broad policy level. It also expresses the goals and objectives of the municipality and deals primarily with the services such as roads, watermains and sewers, required and desired to allow systematic growth of the community.

• 2011 Official Plan (PDF)
• 2011 Official Plan Schedule A - Land Use Plan (PDF)
• 2011 Official Plan Schedule B - Environmental Information Plan (PDF)

To view a map of Land Inventory by Official Plan Designation click here (PDF).

Official Plan Amendment

If the proposed property or development conflicts with the Official Plan, an Official Plan amendment is needed. Please refer to the Schedule of Planning Fees for the fee applicable to an application for an Official Plan Amendment.

• Official Plan Amendment - Application Form (PDF)

Official Plan Adoption

The Town of Fort Frances initiated a review of its Official Plan in 2022. The new Official Plan (2025) was adopted by Town Council on January 13, 2025 after an extensive planning and public consultation process. The Adopted Official Plan is currently with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final review and approval. 

The Adopted Official Plan and Schedules (January 13, 2025) are available to review for information at the links below:

• 2025 Official Plan (PDF)
• 2025 Official Plan Schedule A - Land Use Map (PDF)
• 2025 Official Plan Schedule B - Special Policy Overlay (PDF)
• 2025 Official Plan Schedule C - Natural Heritage and Development Constraints (PDF)
• 2025 Official Plan Schedule D - Fire Hazard Areas (PDF)