North Grenville, ON – North Grenville is planning ahead – and your input is vital!

The Municipality of North Grenville is updating its Official Plan, the guiding document that shapes how our community develops for the foreseeable future.

The Official Plan is a provincially mandated master planning document for our Municipality. It influences important decisions about where housing and businesses are located, how parks and recreation opportunities are integrated into our community, the priority placed on sidewalks, trails, pathways, as well as how our hamlets evolve.

Ultimately, it sets a strong vision for North Grenville through to 2051, with periodic updates.

Before the plan is finalized, the Municipality is encouraging residents to share their input. This input will build on feedback received during pre-consultation undertaken in the fall of 2025, and subsequent engagement with the various Municipal Advisory Committees.

“The Official Plan provides clear direction for how the Municipality manages growth, infrastructure investment, and service delivery over the long term,” said Karen Dunlop, Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of North Grenville. “It guides staff in making consistent, evidence-based recommendations and ensures that Council’s vision is translated into responsible implementation. Public input at this stage is essential to ensuring the final plan is both practical and reflective of community priorities.”

A report containing highlights from the pre-consultation and be found at: https://pub-northgrenville.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=35610 Community members are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming hybrid Public Open Houses to learn more about the proposed updates, ask questions, and provide feedback.

WHEN: March 4 and/or March 10, 2026
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44, Kemptville)
VIRTUAL: Register with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive the link

What to Expect

• A short presentation outlining the proposed updates
• Draft maps and policy changes available for review
• Opportunities to speak directly with Municipal Planning staff and Dillon Consulting
• Time to provide feedback before the updated Official Plan is brought forward later this year

“Our Official Plan is one of the most critical and influential documents guiding North Grenville’s future,” said Nancy Peckford, Mayor of North Grenville. “It shapes where we build homes, how we support local businesses, how we protect our beloved green spaces, and how we invest in needed infrastructure. As we look ahead to 2051, Council is committed to planning thoughtfully and responsibly - and that starts with the vital step of hearing directly from our residents. I encourage everyone to attend an Open House and help shape the future of our growing community.”

Residents are asked to RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and indicate which date they plan to attend, and whether they will be joining virtually (a Zoom link will be provided).

Whether you are curious, have questions, or hold strong opinions about the future of North Grenville, your voice matters. We look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces on March 4 or March 10.

More information can be found at www.northgrenville.ca/officialplan

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