Official Plan

The Official Plan for the City of Thorold is a land use planning document that guides and shapes development by identifying where and under what circumstances specific types of land uses can be located. It is used to ensure that growth and development appropriately balances social, economic, cultural and environmental interests of the community.

The Official Plan was approved by the Niagara Region on April 28, 2016, and consolidated October 2025.

Full Official Plan Text with Schedules.

Official Plan Parts A-F

Part A The Vision and Land Use Concept

Part B Land Use Policies

Part C Environmental and Ground Water Management Policies

Part D General Development Policies

Part E Plan Implementation and Administration

Part F Site Specific Special Policy Areas

Schedule A Land Use
Schedule A-1 Thorold Proper
Schedule A-2 Urban Area East of the Welland Canal
Schedule A-3 Rolling Meadows Secondary Plan
Schedule A-4 Port Robinson East Special Policy
Schedule A-5 Port Robinson West Neighbourhood Structure Plan
Schedule A-6 Port Robinson West Land Use Plan
Schedule A-7 Brock Business Park Area Land Use Plan
Schedule B Natural Heritage System
Schedule C Floodplains and Hazard Lands
Schedule D Transportation and Utilities
Schedule D-1 Port Robinson West Active Transportation Plan
Schedule D-2 Brock Business Park Area Active Transportation Plan and Public Realm Improvements
Schedule D-3 Brock Business Park Area Infrastructure
Schedule E Cultural Heritage Sites
Schedules - All Combined

Appendix A Definitions
Appendix B Rolling Meadows Urban Design
Appendix C Port Robinson West Urban Design Guidelines

Sign up for our Newsletter, Announcements and Alerts

Stay current on the city's events, programs and operations including emergencies by subscribing to receive an email.