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Secondary Planning

Secondary Plan Project 

The Municipality of Brighton has initiated a Secondary Plan Project to plan for growth and development in the current greenfield lands within the urban settlement boundary of Brighton. The purpose of the Project is to develop land use, servicing and transportation schedules and policies which will guide the growth and development of these areas.

What is a Secondary Plan?

A Secondary Plan is a component of an Official Plan, permitted under the Planning Act, which contains detailed land use designations and policy direction for a specific area within a Municipality. A Secondary Plan promotes the appropriate development of vacant lands, in a manner which upholds the vision and character of the community. For more information on Secondary Plans and Official Plans, as well as links to the existing planning documents for the Municipality of Brighton, see below:

How will the Secondary Plan for Brighton be developed?

The Municipality of Brighton has engaged D.M. Wills Associates Limited, together with metroeconomics and KMD Community Planning and Consulting, to prepare a Secondary Plan for the greenfield lands within the urban settlement boundary.

The Secondary Plan will be developed over the course of two (2) years, and will involve extensive background review and public consultation. The review and public consultation will be critical in developing land use designations, policies and servicing and transportation schedules which align with the vision and goals for the future development of the Secondary Plan area.

How can I keep updated and involved in the Secondary Plan?

This website will be updated continually throughout the course of the Project. To stay updated, you can contact the Project Team at planning@brighton.ca, or click the “Receive Email Updates” button at the bottom of this page.

Project notices, public consultation opportunities and reports will all be posted and updated below.

Notice of a Statutory Public Meeting - Draft Secondary Plan (Area-Wide Efficient Land Use Plan) – Version 2

Please Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Brighton will hold a Statutory
Public Meeting on:


Monday, April 13, 2026
6:30 p.m.


Take Further Notice that the purpose of this Public Meeting is to consider Version 2 of the Draft Brighton Secondary Plan, pursuant to Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

Take Further Notice that the Secondary Plan will undergo a name change to Area- Wide Efficient Land Use Plan.

Purpose of the Meeting

The Draft Secondary Plan provides a comprehensive planning framework to guide longterm

growth and development within the designated Secondary Plan Areas (SPAs) of
the Municipality of Brighton.

The Plan establishes:

  • A land use framework for the Northeast, Northwest and Southwest Secondary Plan Areas
  • Residential density and housing mix policies
  • Commercial and mixed-use areas
  • Environmental Protection Areas
  • Parks, open space and community facilities
  • Transportation and active transportation networks
  • Infrastructure and servicing direction
  • Implementation and phasing policies

Version 2 of the Draft Secondary Plan incorporates comments received from members of the public, agencies, and stakeholders during earlier consultation phases.


The purpose of this Statutory Public Meeting is to:

  • Receive additional public input; and
  • Provide Council with the opportunity to consider endorsement of Version 2 of the Draft Secondary Plan.

Access to Documents
A copy of the Draft Secondary Plan, including schedules and supporting materials, will be available for public review on the Municipality’s website before Friday 27th March, 2026: https://www.brighton.ca/en/municipal-services/secondary-plan.aspx

Hard copies may be made available upon request.

Public Participation

Members of the public may participate in the meeting electronically. If you wish to participate in the meeting in real time, please contact the Municipal Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, April 10, 2026, to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Municipal Clerk:
Candice Doiron
cdoiron@brighton.ca
Written comments are encouraged and should be received prior to the Public Meeting.

Accessibility

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.
If you require accessibility accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the Municipal Clerk at cdoiron@brighton.ca prior to the meeting date.

Date of this Notice: 24 March, 2026

Additional Information:

For more information about this matter, please contact:

planning@brighton.ca
or write to:
Municipality of Brighton
P.O. Box 189
35 Alice Street
Brighton, ON K0K 1H0

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Statutory Public Meeting Draft Secondary Plan (Area-Wide Efficient Land Use Plan) – Version 2 Notice:

Notice of a Statutory Public Meeting Draft Secondary Plan (Area-Wide Efficient Land Use Plan) – Version 2

 

Past Public Consultation Opportunities 
Notice of Public Open House

The Municipality of Brighton invites you to attend a Public Open House to learn about and provide comments on the Draft Secondary Plan. The Open House is required in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

Public Open House

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Owen Gibb Community Centre, King Edward Park

75 Elizabeth Street, Brighton, Ontario

Purpose and Effect of the Secondary Plan

The Municipality of Brighton has prepared a Draft Secondary Plan to guide future development within the Municipality’s greenfield areas of the urban boundary to the year 2051. To a lesser degree the Plan also speaks to links on the fringe to urban areas.

The Draft Secondary Plan provides a comprehensive planning framework for three growth areas:

  • Northeast Secondary Plan Area
  • Northwest Secondary Plan Area (2a and 2b)
  • Southwest Secondary Plan Area

The Plan includes policies addressing land use, housing, transportation, municipal servicing, natural heritage, parks and open space, and community design.

The purpose of the Open House is to provide an opportunity for residents, landowners, and interested parties to:

  • Review the Draft Secondary Plan and supporting materials
  • Ask questions and provide comments to staff and consultants
  • Learn how the Plan will guide sustainable, coordinated growth to 2051

Municipal planning staff and project consultants will be available throughout the evening to answer questions and receive feedback.

How to Participate

This is a drop-in session—no registration is required. All residents, landowners, and interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Hard copies may also be reviewed at:
The Office of the Clerk
35 Alice Street

Brighton, Ontario

 

Or

 

Planning & Development Services Department
Municipality of Brighton
67 Sharp Road, Brighton,

Comments and written submissions may be sent to:
Email: rwhiteman@brighton.ca
Mail: Planning & Development Services Department
Municipality of Brighton
67 Sharp Road, Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0

Next Steps

Feedback received at this Open House will inform the final Draft Secondary Plan prior to its presentation at a Statutory Public Meeting, to be held in accordance with Section 17(15) of the Planning Act.

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Personal Information Collection Notice

Personal information collected as a result of this Public Open House is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and the Planning Act, and will be used to assist in the decision-making process on this matter.

All personal information, including (but not limited to) names, addresses, opinions, and comments, may be made available for public disclosure through requests, at meetings, and on the Municipality’s website.

Questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information may be directed to:
Rene Whiteman, Special Project Planner

Email: rwhiteman@brighton.ca | Phone: (613) 475-1162 (Ext 101)

Issued by:

Planning & Development Services Department

Municipality of Brighton

Notice Date: October 28, 2025

The Municipality is requesting feedback through a community survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information from you about your community and provide help to prepare a Secondary Plan which will ultimately provide direction for land use and development in the three distinct secondary plan areas located between the existing built boundary and the limits of the Brighton Urban area. 

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Planning, Building and By-Law

67 Sharp Road Brighton, ON K0K 1H0, 613-475-1162 ext. 100

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