Site Map

• Preface
• Prologue

Section 1 – Introduction

• 1.1 - The Role of the Official Plan
• 1.2 - Structure of the Official Plan
• 1.3 - The Ottawa 20/20 Process and the Guiding Principles
• 1.4 - Ottawa's Growth Management Plans
• 1.5 - Supporting Plans
• 1.6 - How the Guiding Principles are Addressed in the Official Plan
• 1.7 - Interpretation and Implementation of the Official Plan

Section 2 – Strategic Directions

• 2.1 - The Challenge Ahead
• 2.2 - Managing Growth
• 2.3 - Providing Infrastructure
• 2.4 - Maintaining Environmental Integrity
• 2.5 - Building Liveable Communities

Section 3 – Designations and Land Use

• 3.1 - Generally Permitted Uses
• 3.2 - Natural Environment
• 3.3 - Open Space
• 3.4 - Central Experimental Farm
• 3.5 - Greenbelt
• 3.6 - Urban Designations
• 3.7 - Rural Designations
• 3.8 - Solid Waste Disposal Sites
• 3.9 - Snow Disposal Facilities
• 3.10 - Airports

Section 4 – Review of Development Applications

• 4.1 - Site-Specific Policies and Secondary Policy Plans
• 4.2 - Adjacent to Land-Use Designations
• 4.3 - Walking, Cycling, Transit, Roads and Parking Lots
• 4.4 - Water and Wastewater Servicing
• 4.5 - Housing
• 4.6 - Cultural Heritage Resources
• 4.7 - Environmental Protection
• 4.8 - Protection of Health and Safety
• 4.9 - Energy Conservation Through Design
• 4.10 - Greenspace Requirements
• 4.11 - Compatibility

Section 5 – Implementation

• 5.1 - Introduction
• 5.2 - Implementation Mechanisms, by Authority under the Planning Act
• 5.3 - Other Implementation Policies
• 5.4 - Interpretation
• 5.5 - Monitoring and Measuring Performance
• 5.6 - Summary of Studies Referred to in the Official Plan

Section 6 – Schedules

Section 7 – Annexes

Section 8 – Glossary