Council Adopted New Official Plan (July 2010)
OP Summit Recap
OP Video & Media Coverage
Draft New Official Plan (May 6, 2010)
Low Impact and Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Review [PDF]
Regional Centre Final Recommendations
Heritage Final Report
Parkland Final Report
Major Policy Directions
OP Guiding Principles
Urban Structure
OP Background Studies
Research & Demographics
Completed OP Meetings
OP Public Consultation
OP Updater newsletter
Check out the polls!
Richmond Hill "Special Places" Map
Richmond Hill "Then & Now" Photos
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OMB Partial Approval of Richmond Hill Official Plan, April 5, 2012
Richmond Hill Official Plan, July 2010 as recommended for approval by York Region on May 19, 2011 showing York Region modifications:
Richmond Hill Official Plan (2010) - York Region Council recommends approval with modifications on May 19, 2011
Since the adoption of the new Richmond Hill Official Plan by Town Council in July 2010, Town staff have worked closely with York Region to ensure conformity with Regional and Provincial policies and plans and to review and incorporate, where appropriate, comments and submissions from agencies, stakeholders and the public. The Richmond Hill Official Plan (2010) has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). On May 4, 2011, the York Region Planning and Economic Development Committee considered a staff report that provides the basis and planning justification to approve the Richmond Hill Official Plan (2010), as modified, in full or in part by either the Ontario Municipal Board or York Region. The recommendations of this staff report were adopted by the Committee and were approved by York Region Council at its meeting on May 19, 2011.
Included in the recommendations, approved by York Region Council, is direction to request that the OMB return approval authority of the Richmond Hill Official Plan back to York Region. The next steps in the approval process of the Richmond Hill Official Plan (2010) are to await the proceedings of the OMB to commence.
In the meantime, please refer to the adopted Richmond Hill Official Plan (2010) along with modifications outlined in the York Region staff report provided in the link above.
New Town of Richmond Hill Official Plan - Adopted By Council July 12, 2010
 Council Adopted Official Plan (July 2010)
The development of Richmond Hill’s new Official Plan has been underway since 2007 and, through the People Plan Richmond Hill consultation process, has included significant public consultation to date. The Official Plan is a key land use planning document that sets out the Town’s vision, urban structure, and policies for land use and design regarding matters such as the environment, housing, employment, transportation, infrastructure and services. The new Official Plan is intended to guide growth and development in Richmond Hill until 2031.
Click to learn more about the Council Adopted Official Plan (July 2010)
July 12, 2010 Council Meeting Agenda [PDF] and Minutes [PDF]
July 5, 2010 COW Agenda [PDF], Staff Report SRPRS.10.081 [PDF] and Minutes [PDF]
Draft Official Plan (May 6, 2010)
The Town of Richmond Hill Draft New Official Plan was released on May 6, 2010. An Open House was held on May 12, 2010 and the Draft New Official Plan was presented to Council at the June 9, 2010 Special Council Public Meeting. Council received the Draft New Official Plan and referred comments on the Plan back to Staff for consideration in the preparation of the final Richmond Hill Official Plan. Staff were directed by Council to respond to those comments and make recommendations on the Official Plan at the July 5, 2010 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
What Will Your Neighbourhood Be Like In 25 Years?  The Official Plan Neighbourhoods Consultation sessions were a great opportunity for members of the community to explore with staff how residential neighbourhoods may evolve in the future and what land uses should be permitted.
Visit the Town's Neighbourhoods page to learn more.
Major Policy Directions for Richmond Hill’s New Official Plan
The Recommended Major Policy Directions are a key component in creating the Town’s future Official Plan vision. Major policy directions will tell us how we can achieve our vision through land use policy. Visit the Town’s Major Policy Directions page to learn more.
 Urban Structure for the Town’s New Official Plan
A key component of Richmond Hill’s future Official Plan vision is the Urban Structure, which is the spatial framework for directing growth and determining land use in the new Official Plan! Visit the Town’s Urban Structure page to learn more.
 The Official Plan Summit was an exciting opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate People Plan Richmond Hill’s achievements: a new Strategic Plan and the development of the new Official Plan. Residents and business owners joined Mayor Dave Barrow and Alex Steffen of Worldchanging.com to discuss the future of our community!
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What Is An Official Plan?
An Official Plan is a key guiding document that sets out policies regarding how land in the Town will be used in the present and future. It is prepared with input from the community to ensure that the physical, social and economic needs of residents can be met. It describes where housing, businesses and other land uses will be, which, in turn, sets the tone for the look and feel of our community. It ultimately impacts how it functions.
A Citizens' Guide to the Official Plan: What is an Official Plan?
Why Was A New Official Plan Needed?
The Town's previous plan was more than 25 years old and Richmond Hill has experienced significant growth since its creation. Once considered a medium-sized town on the outskirts of Toronto, Richmond Hill is now at the centre of a thriving urban region. Current direction established by the Region of York to develop Regional Centres and Corridors, key development areas and new transit projects will intensify and change the face of growth and development within the Town’s settlement areas. In order to deal with these changing circumstances effectively, the Town of Richmond Hill needs a new Official Plan.
Background Studies
In order to develop the new Official Plan, a number of background studies and discussion papers were undertaken to help inform the OP.
Official Plan Background Studies
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