The City of Oshawa announced that it has adopted Amendment 217 and 218 to the Official Plan regarding Columbus Part II Plan.
The amendments were passed by the Oshawa City Council of the City of Oshawa on October 2.
A city statement said the purpose and effect of these amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan is to implement the following:
- A Part II Plan for the Columbus Planning Area generally bounded by Howden Road to the north, the west branch of the Oshawa Creek to the west, the South Columbus Industrial Area to the south and the east branch of the Oshawa Creek to the east; and
- Reciprocal amendments to Part I of the Oshawa Official Plan to ensure appropriate integration with the new Part II Plan for the Columbus Planning Area.
Oshawa completed the Integrated Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Act Study (Integrated Study) for the Columbus community, focusing on the Columbus Part II Plan Area.
The city said the study will help guide future growth and development within the Columbus Part II Plan Area. The study aims to achieve the city’s objectives for future growth while considering the historical context, cultural heritage, as well as the scale of development, transportation and servicing infrastructure, and the protection and enhancement of environmental and natural features in the area.
The Study Area is generally bounded by Howden Road to the north, the Oshawa-Whitby boundary to the west, Winchester Road to the south and the east branch of the Oshawa Creek to the east (see map below).
The Columbus Part II Plan Transportation Master Plan Final Report will be available online for review for thirty (30) calendar days at www.oshawa.ca/ColumbusStudy from October 11, and ending November 10. It is also available for review at Oshawa – Planning Services (via Service Oshawa).