The Township of Hamilton Master Plans and Studies are the documents that guide the future development, growth, and improvement of our community. These comprehensive plans and studies reflect our vision for a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive Township, providing a roadmap for enhancing infrastructure, land use, communications, parks and recreation, and more. Explore the various initiatives and strategies designed to shape the Township’s long-term successes and ensure the well-being of all residents.
| Official Plan |
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The Official Plan sets out how large areas of the Township are to be developed. This includes urban and rural uses, natural hazard lands, mineral aggregate resources and utilities. Learn more on our Official Plan webpage. |
| Strategic Plan |
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The Strategic Plan is to guide the decisions of Council and the municipal administration in a way that will shape the direction of our community and be attuned to the needs of the Township's residents and businesses. It looks at the overall goals of our community and the strategies necessary to achieve these goals. Learn more on our Strategic Plan webpage. |
| Parks and Recreation Master Plan |
| The Township of Hamilton's Parks and Recreation Facilities Review was completed in 2022 and provides a blueprint for the Townships Parks and Facilities. |
| Commuter Cycling Plan |
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The Township of Hamilton Cycling Plan will benefit everyone in the municipality. By working together to create a more bicycle-friendly community, we can provide options for healthy, active living and more ways for people to move so they don’t have to drive. Cycling supports active lifestyles, improves physical and mental health, protects our environment, promotes tourism and recreation, provides travel options for people without a vehicle, and it is fun! The Commuter Cycling Plan builds upon the Township’s Official Plan and Strategic Plan. Additionally, the plan integrates the work completed by communities surrounding Hamilton Township including Cobourg, Port Hope and other municipalities within Northumberland County.
Contact the Clerk's Department for a copy of the Commuter Cycling Plan. |
| Communications Plan |
| The Township of Hamilton is excited to provide the Communications Plan 2024-2027, aimed at improving communication and engagement within the community. Aligned with the Township’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, the Communications Plan focuses on enhancing accuracy, timeliness and accessibility of information while fostering a stronger connection between residents and local government.
Key priorities of the Plan include:
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| Energy Management Plan |
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The Township of Hamilton is committed to exploring all potential energy saving projects. The Electricity Act requires that municipalities report on our energy use. |
| Multi Year Accessibility Plan |
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In November 2024, the Council of the Township of Hamilton approved the 2024-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. This plan describes the measures that the Township of Hamilton has taken in the past and measures those that the Township will undertake in the coming years to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to people with disabilities who use the facilities and services of the Township, including permanent residents, employees, tourists, and other visitors. The new Multi-Year Plan identifies proposed future initiatives to enhance accessibility in the Township of Hamilton in an effort to make the Township holistically accessible and inclusive. |
County of Northumberland Master Plans and Studies
Province of Ontario Master Plans and Studies
- Ontario Cycling Strategy
- Ontario Traffic Manual Book 18 – Cycling Facilities