Bolton Special Policy Area Study

In recent years the Province of Ontario has asked municipalities with designated Special Policy Areas (SPA) to update their policies and associated flood plain boundaries. Many of these areas were established over 30 years ago and require updating to remain current with conditions. The Provincial Planning Statement (PPS, 2024) maintains SPA policies that allow for limited development in flood prone areas to ensure their continued economic viability, in a safe manner.

In Caledon we have one SPA, in Bolton along the Humber River.

Bolton SPA Map

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Background

The purpose of the Bolton SPA Study is to:

  • Review and update the existing SPA boundary.
  • Conduct a flood risk assessment to determine which lands should be included within the new SPA boundary.
  • Develop planning justification for lands to be included in or excluded from the SPA; and
  • Prepare updated Official Plan and Zoning By-law policies specific to the Bolton SPA.
Current Status

The draft Bolton SPA Study reflects efforts to keep Town policies current with the recent flood data and flood protection work undertaken by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and changes in Caledon settlement area development opportunities resulting from the 2022 Region of Peel Official Plan. The draft study will be brought forward for public consultation with the Bolton Secondary Plan Review, which focuses on the larger area that includes the Bolton SPA area, in March 2025.

The Town will seek endorsement of the Study’s draft Planning Justification Report by the TRCA and approval from the Province. Special Policy Areas are subject to Provincial direction and related municipal policy changes require Provincial Approval prior to being enacted. Following Provincial approval, Council will consider the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment.
Project Materials Currently Available for Review

Lead Planner

Kyle Munro
Community Policy Planner, Strategic Policy Planning
905-584-2272 ext. 4247
kyle.munro@caledon.ca

Additional Information

For more information about this matter, or to provide comments, feedback or ask questions, please contact the Lead Planner at 905-584-2272 ext. 4247 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.