Public Engagement on Repealing the Current Site Plan Control By-law and Replacing with New

19 February 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

The Town of Tillsonburg strives to ensure that the public is involved in all aspects of developing a safe, healthy and happy community.

The Town’s current Site Plan Control By-law regulates certain types of development and site design within Town limits. It was last reviewed and adopted by Town of Tillsonburg Council on November 27, 2017.

While the current by-law regulates the appropriate location of a development on a site and ensures the safety, attractiveness, and compatibility with the surrounding lands; there have been a number of legislative changes to the Planning Act since the passing of the by-law. The intent of the by-law update is to align the by-law with Provincial legislation and add clarity, transparency and improve efficiency.

A complete review and rewrite of the by-law and guidelines have now been completed. Many of the amendments were required due to legislative changes, including amendments to improve the Town’s Site Plan application process.

An Open House session will be held on March 11, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Lion’s Den Room at the Community Centre (45 Hardy Avenue) to present and discuss the proposed changes and receive feedback. Formal presentations of the material will be held at 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm.

A copy of the proposed Site Plan Control By-law and Guidelines, along with supporting material is available for review between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, at the Town of Tillsonburg Customer Service Centre (10 Lisgar Avenue) and on the Town of Tillsonburg website.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the draft by-law, please call 519-688-3009 ext. 3204 or submit written inquiries/comments by email to ahartley@oxfordcounty.ca on or before March 20, 2026

Contact 
Amy Hartley, Development Planner
County of Oxford
Customer Service Centre
10 Lisgar Ave
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5A5
P: 519-688-3009 x 3204 | E: ahartley@oxfordcounty.ca

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