We Make Milton - Official Plan project

Milton Council has adopted a new Official Plan for the first time in 30 years, laying the foundation for how the community will grow and develop through the year 2051.

At its June 22, 2026, meeting, Council adopted the Town of Milton Official Plan, 2026, which will be submitted for approval to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

“By adopting this new Official Plan, we have taken an important step in shaping the future of Milton,” Mayor Gord Krantz said. “This plan reflects a vision shared by Council and the community to ensure Milton continues to be a great place to live, work, and do business.”

The plan guides land-use decisions and helps manage growth so future development meets Milton’s needs.

“The new Official Plan was a top priority for Council,” said Andrew Siltala, Chief Administrative Officer. “It provides a clear, forward-looking framework to manage growth for decades to come and to support Milton as A Place of Possibility.”

The We Make Milton Official Plan Review was a multi-year project to update the Town’s planning framework, with public engagement at every stage. Thousands of people – including residents, businesses, and other stakeholders – reviewed draft materials and shared feedback that helped inform the plan’s objectives, maps, policies, and strategies for managing growth and change.

“Shaped by years of collaboration with the community, this plan provides a framework for complete communities, providing opportunities for a range of homes and businesses, backed by sound environmental stewardship as Milton grows,” said Jill Hogan, Commissioner of Development Services.

The Official Plan incorporates new and updated policies informed by studies on land use, transportation, housing, retail, parks, and infrastructure. It also integrates policies previously contained in the Halton Region Official Plan.

Key highlights of the new Official Plan include:

• Building complete communities
• Evaluating urban area boundary expansion
• Introducing secondary planning processes
• Encouraging affordable housing
• Protecting commercial space
• Planning for multi-modal transportation

Visit the Town’s website to explore the new Official Plan and learn more about next steps.

At its June 22 meeting, Council will consider approval of Milton’s new Official Plan – a milestone in a planning and engagement process that began in 2019.

View the staff report for this meeting. After Council adoption, the Town of Milton Official Plan, 2026, will be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for approval.

When approved by the province and put into effect, the new Official Plan will guide land-use decisions and help manage growth so future development meets Milton’s needs.

The We Make Milton Official Plan Review was a multi-year review and update of the Town’s Official Plan. Public engagement at every stage helped ensure the plan reflects community needs.

If you wish to delegate to Council, please review the process online.

The Town is about to hold its final round of public consultation on the updated Official Plan, a document that will guide local growth and development to 2051.

Two upcoming meetings are key milestones in the multi-year We Make Milton project. After this phase of engagement, Town staff will ask Council to adopt the plan.

The updated Official Plan reflects years of community input. It incorporates new and updated policies on land use, transportation, housing, retail, parks, and infrastructure. It also integrates policies previously found in the Halton Region Official Plan.

Key highlights of the plan include policies on:

• Building complete communities
• Evaluating urban area boundary expansion
• Introducing secondary planning processes
• Encouraging affordable housing
• Protecting commercial space
• Planning for multi-modal transportation

Get involved

We encourage Milton residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to review the revised Official Plan and share feedback.

Statutory Open House
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Virtual: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Online registration required.
In-person: 6 to 7 p.m. (Town Hall, 150 Mary Street).
An opportunity for the public to review the latest updates to the draft Official Plan.

Statutory Public Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
Town Hall, Council Chambers, prior to Council meeting.
An opportunity for staff to provide Council and the public with a brief presentation, and for the public to delegate to Council.

See the notice for details on delegation to Council.

Visit Let’s Talk Milton to read the Official Plan, share feedback, and learn more.

In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, this is to advise that a statutory public meeting has been scheduled by the Town of Milton’s Development Services Department for an Official Plan update.

Meeting details

Members of the public are invited to attend to share their comments. You can attend the meeting online or in person.

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Council Chambers, Milton Town Hall, 150 Mary St., Milton

A decision about the application will not be made by Milton Council at this meeting.

Application details

• The Town of Milton is undertaking a comprehensive review and update of the Official Plan. The new Plan presents the vision for long-term development and policies to achieve this vision. The Plan clearly facilitates growth to shape neighbourhoods, while being flexible to respond to future emerging opportunities.
• Through the proposed updates to the Official Plan, the Town will achieve conformity with Provincial policy direction and be responsive to updated growth trends.

View the Report to Council on or after Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Get involved

The community is invited to attend and participate in the statutory public meeting. This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting with members of the public having the opportunity to participate in-person at Town Hall or electronically. Members of the public are also encouraged to view the meeting by watching the live stream. Should you wish to delegate to a Council meeting please complete the online delegation form by noon on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of Milton Council on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk, 150 Mary St., Milton ON L9T 6Z5 or by email. For a copy of the documents, please contact Development Services.

The public may view a copy of the related information and background material by contacting the Development Services Department at planning@milton.ca. You can also receive updates directly to your inbox about updates to this proposed development and its status, notice and upcoming public meetings.

The Town of Milton is dedicated to meeting the needs of all members of the public. For documents in an alternative format such as braille, large print, electronic or plain language, contact the Town Clerk.

Contact

Any questions or concerns relating to this application, including information about appeal rights, contact Development Services.

Legal notices required under the Planning Act

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Milton Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Milton before the by-law is passed, 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 Milton Council before the by-law is passed, 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 do so.

If you have received this notice and are an owner of a property and said property contains seven or more residential units, you are required to post this notice in a location that is visible to all the residents.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 and may be contained in an appendix to a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town of Milton collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted correspondence and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Planner listed above.

Jill Hogan, Commissioner

Town of Milton Development Services Department

150 Mary St., Milton, Ontario L9T 6Z5

Date published: March 24, 2026

Please take notice that the Council of the Town of Milton under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13, as amended, to inform the public of the Town’s intent to update the Official Plan. The Official Plan is a detailed land use plan for guiding growth and development.

Open House details

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Virtual session: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (online registration is required)

In-person session: 6 to 7 p.m. (Town Hall Lobby, 150 Mary St.)

How to attend: Town staff are hosting two events, one virtually and in person. Register online for the virtual session beginning at 12.30 p.m. or drop by in person at Milton Town Hall at 6 p.m. At both sessions you will learn about the proposed Official Plan and speak with the project team. Comments on the proposed Official Plan can also be provided online.

Application details

• The Town of Milton is undertaking a comprehensive review and update of the Official Plan. The new Plan presents the vision for long-term development and policies to achieve this vision. The Plan clearly facilitates growth to shape neighbourhoods, while being flexible to respond to future emerging opportunities.
• Through the proposed updates to the official Plan, the Town will achieve conformity with Provincial policy direction and be responsive to updated growth trends.

Get involved

The Town of Milton is dedicated to meeting the needs of all members of the public. For documents in an alternative format such as braille, large print, electronic or plain language, contact the Town Clerk.

Contact

Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Town Hall located at 150 Mary Street, Milton, Ontario or by contacting Development Services. All written comments should be forwarded to Development Services. If you wish to be placed on the interested parties list to receive notification of future meetings and other matters related to the Official Plan, please advise Development Services. You can also register for project updates and to learn about ongoing engagement opportunities here.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 and may be contained in an appendix to a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town of Milton collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted correspondence and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Planner listed above.

Jill Hogan, Commissioner

Town of Milton Development Services Department

150 Mary St., Milton, Ontario L9T 6Z5

Dated: March 10, 2026

Please take notice that the Council of the Town of Milton under Sections 17 and Section 26(3)(b) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13, as amended, to inform the public of the Town’s intent to review and update the Agerton Secondary Plan. The Agerton Secondary Plan is a detailed land use plan for a transit supportive community focused around the proposed Milton Trafalgar GO Station with adjacent employment and business commercial lands.

Open House details

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026

Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Location: Town of Milton Office, Main Floor Foyer, 150 Mary St., Milton, Ont.

How to attend

Drop into Town Hall to learn about the proposed Official Plan amendment and speak with the project team. Comments on the proposed Official Plan Amendment can also be provided online (noted below).

Section 26 Special Meeting details

Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Town of Milton Council Chambers, 150 Mary St., Milton, Ont.

Purpose

The purpose of the Special Meeting of Council is to discuss the revisions that may be required to Milton’s Official Plan. It is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to offer comments regarding any issue or matter that should be considered in the Agerton Secondary Plan.

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Purpose of the Agerton Secondary Plan is to update the delineated boundary of the Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) and prescribe the minimum densities and uses for land and buildings in the PMTSA, as well as designate employment and business commercial areas in the secondary plan area

How to participate

The community is invited to attend and participate in the Special Meeting of Council. This meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting with members of the public having the opportunity to participate in-person at Town Hall or electronically. Members of the public are encouraged to continue to view the meeting by watching the live stream. Should you wish to delegate to a Council meeting please complete the online delegation form by noon on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The Town of Milton is dedicated to meeting the needs of all members of the public. For documents in an alternative format such as braille, large print, electronic or plain language, contact the Town Clerk.

Additional information

Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Town Hall located at 150 Mary St., Milton, Ontario or by contacting Development Services. All written comments should be forwarded to the Planner noted above. If you wish to be placed on the interested parties list to receive notification of future meetings and other matters related to the Agerton Secondary Plan, please advise the above noted contact. You can also register for project updates and to learn about ongoing engagement opportunities.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 and may be contained in an appendix to a staff report, published in the meeting agenda, delegation list and/or the minutes of the public meeting and made part of the public record. The Town of Milton collects this information in order to make informed decisions on the relevant issues and to notify interested parties of Council’s decisions. It may also be used to serve notice of Ontario Land Tribunal hearing. Names and addresses contained in submitted correspondence and other information will be available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the Town to remove their personal information. The disclosure of this information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 56. Questions about this collection and disclosure should be directed to the Planner listed above.

Feb. 6, 2026

Jill Hogan, MCIP RPP

Commissioner, Development Services

The Official Plan Engagement Session cancelled due to inclement weather has been rescheduled to:

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Town Hall - Lobby
150 Mary St., Milton

Residents can attend to learn more about the draft of the new Official Plan, and to provide feedback.

Public engagement is now open on the first full draft of the Town of Milton’s new Official Plan, which will guide local growth and development to 2051.

Council’s direction to engage and finalize the plan, detailed in a Dec. 8 staff report, marks a major milestone in the multi-year We Make Milton project.

The draft Official Plan reflects extensive community input and incorporates new and updated policies informed by studies of land use, transportation, housing, retail, parks, and infrastructure. It also integrates policies previously found in the Halton Region Official Plan.

Milton residents, businesses, and other stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft and share their feedback. The plan contains new objectives, updated maps, policy directions, and strategies for managing growth and change.

Key highlights

• Building complete communities
  Refines land use categories, sets performance criteria, and identifies suitable locations to support a mix of uses.
• Evaluating urban area boundary expansion
  Establishes a framework for reviewing private requests to expand Milton’s urban boundary (outside the Greenbelt and Niagara Escarpment Plan areas). Proposals must demonstrate a need for expansion, show no negative financial impact on the Town or Region, and align with policies that protect farmland and the environment.
• Introducing secondary planning processes
  Adds new policies to guide area-specific plans. These processes may be led by developers in partnership with Town staff to support phased growth in new communities.
• Encouraging affordable housing
  Sets targets for homes that are affordable to rent or buy based on population needs. These targets will guide discussions with developers and help measure progress over time.
• Protecting commercial space
  Adds flexible policies to prevent commercial areas from being converted to other uses, while supporting mixed-use retail areas and the redevelopment of older commercial sites with complementary uses.
• Planning for multi-modal transportation
  Promotes land use and density patterns that support transit. The plan includes policies requiring transit-supportive infrastructure in community planning, aligning with the Town’s transportation and transit master plans.

Engagement opportunities

Residents can attend virtual or in-person sessions to learn more and provide feedback:

Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

• Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. [Register now]
• Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 6 - 7 p.m. [Register now]

In person

• Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, 6 - 8 p.m.
  Nassagaweya Community Centre – Brookville Hall
  2005 Cameron Dr., Milton
• Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, 6 - 8 p.m.
  Town Hall – Lobby
  150 Mary St., Milton

Visit Let’s Talk Milton to read the full draft plan, share feedback, and learn about future engagement opportunities.

Next steps

To meet Planning Act requirements, the Town will host a statutory open house and a statutory public meeting in spring 2026. Council will consider adopting the new Official Plan following those meetings. Additional details will be shared on Let’s Talk Milton as dates approach.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is inviting public feedback before approving an amendment to the Town of Milton Official Plan.

The Environmental Registry of Ontario has posted Official Plan Amendment 92 (OPA 92) for public input. This amendment introduces new policies and schedules, and updates existing ones.

This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

OPA 92, shaped by public feedback, includes high-level policies to support sustainable growth and livable communities. More detailed land-use policies are still in development.

The provincial consultation represents the latest step in the multi-year We Make Milton project to develop a new Official Plan that will guide growth and development in Milton to 2051.

The Town continues to invite residents to visit Let’s Talk Milton to:

• Explore documents
• Watch for engagement opportunities
• Share thoughts on any Official Plan topic at any time

The Town of Milton will hold a statutory public meeting to gather public input on the first sections of the Town’s updated Official Plan.

This represents the next step in the multi-year We Make Milton project to develop a new Official Plan that will manage local growth and development to the year 2051.

After significant public engagement, the project team has refined the first set of high-level new Official Plan policies. These sections relate to sustainable growth and livable communities, with more detailed land-use policies still in development.

Meeting details:

• This hybrid meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Council Chambers (150 Mary Street, Milton.)
• Milton invites the community to attend and participate in this statutory public meeting, in person or electronically.
• Members of the public are also encouraged to view the meeting live stream and to view the report to Council on or after Dec. 2, 2024.
• If you wish to delegate to this Council meeting, please complete the online delegation form by noon on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

The community can also visit Let’s Talk Milton to explore documents, watch for engagement opportunities, and share thoughts on any Official Plan topic any time.

Background

In 2021, Milton Council endorsed a modern, forward-looking land-use vision for the new Official Plan that reflects our diverse, young, and innovative community: ‘Milton 2051: Choice Shapes Us. In 2051, Milton offers a diversity of options for how and where we live, work, move and grow. As we evolve, choice is what shapes us.’

See the complete notice for this statutory public meeting.

Review the updated draft Official Plan (parts one to three).