TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio will hold a statutory Open House and Public Meeting pursuant to subsection 17(15) and 17(16) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, regarding a proposed new Official Plan under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

Purpose and Effect
The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio has released a draft of its proposed new Official Plan for public review and consultation. The new Official Plan will replace the Township’s current Official Plan (2000) and modernize land use planning policy to responsibly and sustainably guide the Township’s growth until 2051. As the new Official Plan also impacts what you can do with your property, and how your community will be shaped, we encourage you to learn more and share your insights on this important Township initiative. You are invited to participate in the community engagement opportunities listed below and provide your feedback, either in person (or virtually for the Public Meeting only), in writing, or via email.

Subject Lands
The new Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Official Plan applies to all lands within the municipal boundary of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. Accordingly, no key map is included in this notice.

Open House
The Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and will be held in the Public Room of the Township’s Municipal Office, 7855 Sideroad 30, Alliston. The session will include a presentation by Township Planning Staff and following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for the public to review the proposed new Official Plan and ask questions.

Public Meeting
The February Regular Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with the open session starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Township’s Municipal Office, 7855 Sideroad 30, Alliston. The meeting will include a Public Meeting for the purpose of the proposed new Official Plan with a presentation by Township Planning Staff and following the presentation there will be an opportunity for the public and Council to ask questions, make comments or seek clarification.

There will be a commenting period from January 12, 2026, to February 18^th at noon, 2026. People can send their written comments through letters, faxes or emails. The Clerk’s contact information can be found below:

Robin Reid
Clerk
Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
7855 Sideroad 30 Alliston ON L9R 1V1
P: (705) 434-5055 ext. 263 F: (705) 434-5051

Written comments received will not be placed on the agenda; however, they will be received by the Clerk’s Department and kept on record with the file, reviewed by the Planning Department, and entered into the public record at a future date.

And take notice that the meeting will be live-streamed by the municipality through our iCompass portal.
Additional Information A copy of the proposed new Official Plan text and map schedules, along with additional information is available on the Township’s website at adjtos.ca/draftop.

Notification of Adoption
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed New Official Plan, you must make a written request to the Township Clerk, Township Municipal Office, 7855 Sideroad 30, Alliston, L9R1V1 or email. Such requests must include the name and mailing address/email address to which such notice should be sent.

Approval Authority
Please note that the County of Simcoe is the approval authority for the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Official Plan. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the County of Simcoe on the proposed New Official Plan, you must make a written request to the County Clerk, County of Simcoe, 1110 Highway 26, Administration Centre, Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6, or via email at: clerks@simcoe.ca

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the County of Simcoe to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio before the new Official Plan is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio before the new Official Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Notice of Collection, Use, and Disclosure
Please note that comments may not be replied to individually, but all comments will be collected and reviewed by Township staff, for consideration in the final Official Plan and recommendations to Council. The content and any personal information in comment submissions will become part of the public record and may be provided to Council in an agenda package available to the public. All information submitted to the Township is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).  If you have concerns regarding the public release of your Official Plan comments, please contact the Township Director of Corporate Services/Clerk via email or call 705-434-5055 x263.

Dated at Alliston this January 19, 2026

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