Planning Division Responsibilities
The Planning Division is responsible for Land Use Planning and Development in King Township and implementing policy direction provided by the Provincial Government's Plans and Policies. The Planning Division is made up of Development Planning and Policy Planning.
Policy Planning is responsible for:
- Developing policy and zoning regulations, including Official Plan updates and Zoning By-law updates, for the Township as a whole and its settlement areas of King City, Nobleton and Schomberg.
- Undertaking area specific land use planning studies and guideline formation and to influence development in the Township.
Policy Planning Projects
If you would like to be involved or learn more about current projects, please visit the Township's Engagement Platform, SpeaKING or contact policyplanning@king.ca.
Project Summary:
Since the Our King Official Plan was adopted in 2019, a number of changes have occurred that affect how the Township should plan for its future. The Official Plan Review will provide an opportunity to update the Official Plan to respond to these changes and guide growth in the Township to the year 2051.
Status of Project:
The Official Plan Review continues to advance and engagement is ongoing! The Review is currently in Phase 2: Growth Review and Directions. To support this phase of the Review, four Discussion Papers have been released start the conversation about growth in King, and provide preliminary directions for new policies that will shape and inform how people live, work, move and connect throughout the Township.
The Discussion Papers cover the following topics:
The Discussion Papers cover the following topics:
1. Introduction and Context for the Official Plan Review
4. Moving and Connecting in King
Visit the SpeaKING Project Page to access the Papers.
On February 24, 2025, Council endorsed the Phase 2 Findings of the Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies, with modifications and the Official Plan Review Phase 2 Draft Discussion Papers were presented for information. To watch the Council Meeting or view the Staff Report, please visit: https://www.king.ca/meetings.
Next Steps:
The Project Team would like to thank everyone who attended the Open Houses in January 2025, participated in the Council Meeting on February 24, 2025 and provided comments and feedback!
The Open Houses provided an opportunity to learn more about the Official Plan Review and to provide input and ideas on how and where King should grow under the 2051 planning horizon. The Schomberg presentation slides, King City and Nobleton presentation slides, and engagement worksheets can be found on the Document Libary on the SpeaKING Project Page.
Based on public, agency and Council feedback, the Project Team will be finalizing the Phase 2 Discussion Papers and will progress into the next Phase shortly.
Project Summary:
The Neighbourhood Plans are apart of a planning exercise to establish a vision, plan and implement land use regulations to guide redevelopment for priority core areas within the Villages of King City and Nobleton.
This project includes the following core components:
- Shared Visioning Exercise to establish the long-term vision for King City and Nobleton by identifying opportunities and goals to support the redevelopment of the priority areas.
- Neighbourhood Plans that establish the framework to guide redevelopment and illustrate the redevelopment opportunities of the areas.
- Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) to implement the vision and establish the enabling policies for the CPPS and CPP By-law(s)
Project Status:
The project is currently in Phase 3: Neighbourhood Plan Studies. Since the initiation of the project:
- Two (2) focus groups in April 2024 were held,
- Four (4) public open houses in April 2024 and September 2024 were held,
- Two (2) presentations to Council were held; and
- A draft Background and Directions Report has been completed.
Next Steps:
- Council identified a need for additional consultation on a revised draft of the Plans at the Sept. 23, 2024, Council meeting.
- The Project Team is currently evaluating options to undertake additional consultation and revised plans.
- Additional consultation is anticipated for Q3 of 2025.
Project Summary:
A land use planning study focusing on the Highway 11 Corridor, a unique area located in the northeast part of the Township. The Corridor has historically functioned as a ‘highway commercial area’ consisting of land uses that can be characterized as commercial and tourism oriented. The Corridor is recognized as contributing to a vibrant rural economy and is located at juncture of key connections to neighbouring municipalities therefore having strategic locational significance as a gateway to the Township. The Study was completed in 3 phases to achieve the following objectives:
Main Objectives:
- Delineate the Study Area and geographic extent of the implementing land use planning framework;
- Develop an implementing land use planning framework that navigates applicable provincial plans and policy, while advancing Township and landowner interest in the desirable redevelopment of the Corridor that is representative of its strategic location and regional function; and
- Implement a process that focuses on consultation with the community, landowners, key stakeholders, agencies, and Council.
Project Status:
The project has now been completed. The Study was carried out in three phases, each marked by the following milestones:
A Public Open House was held in November 2023 and two Public Work Shops were held in January 2024.
The draft discussion paper was released in November 2023.
Presentation to Council in February 2024.
The final draft discussion paper was released in September 2024.
- On October 7, 2024 a Public Open House and a Statutory Public Planning meeting for the draft Official Plan Amendment and draft Zoning By-law Amendment was held.
- In February 2025, new final drafts of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were released.
- The final proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were adopted by Council on March 17, 2025. The final Official Plan Amendment can be accessed here and Zoning By-law Amendment can be found here.
Thank you for your Participation!
- The final proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment were adopted by Council on March 17, 2025. The final Official Plan Amendment can be accessed here and Zoning By-law Amendment can be found here. The Zoning By-law Amendment is in force and effect, except as it applies to 20520 and 20550 Highway 11, which are subject to a site-specific appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Visit the SpeaKING King Project Page: Highway 11 Corridor Study for more information.
Project Summary:
The Township of King’s Sustainable Development Program has recently been updated with ThinKING Green, a new green development standards program for the Township which expands upon and replaced the Sutainable King: Green Development Standards Program. As apart of the update, the Township is in the process of exploring and reviewing incentive options for the program.
Project Status:
- Background research for incentive options for the program.
- A report to Council on incentive options and a recommendation of exploring non financial incentives was endorsed on April 14, 2025.
Next Steps:
- Additional background research on non financial incentives.
- Township department and applicable agency consultation.
- Release of public survey.
- Development Industry Interviews.
If you would like to be involved or stay updated, visit the SpeaKING King Project Page: ThinKING Green.