Adoption of New Official Plan

On July 25, 2022, Sarnia City Council adopted the new Official Plan for the City of Sarnia through By-law 83 of 2022.

The new Sarnia Official Plan has been forwarded to the County of Lambton for approval.

The new Official Plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide decision making about future growth and development to the year 2046. The plan is intended to conform with the County of Lambton Official Plan, be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and have regard to matters of provincial interest. The new Official Plan contains policies on such matters as the natural environment, land uses and community development, growth management, resources, transportation, and services.

The new Official Plan applies to the entire City and will replace the current Official Plan that was adopted in 2014.