- Schedule A - Land Use Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A -1 - Natural Heritage Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A-2 - Urban Structure Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A-2(a) to A-2(d) - Nodes (PDF)
- Schedule A-3 - Garner South Secondary Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A-4 - Grand Niagara Secondary Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A-5 - Transit Station Secondary Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A-6 - Riverfront Community Plan (PDF)
- Schedule A-6(a) - Riverfront Potential Woodlot Removal and Enhancement Areas (PDF)
- Schedule B - Phasing Plan (PDF)
- Schedule C - Roads (PDF)
- Schedule C-1 - Transit Station Secondary Plan Public Realm Improvement Strategy (PDF)
- Schedule D - Communities (PDF)
- Schedule E - Tourism map (PDF)
- Schedule F SP 25 (PDF)
Official Plan
The Official Plan is a policy document that guides the use of land over the next 20 to 30 years. It guides us to where those land uses like residential, commercial, employment, and recreation will go and how they will be connected. It also identifies what we need to protect in our community, such as heritage resources, our environment, and our water resources. Public input shapes the plan to ensure it meets the community's needs.
Our Niagara Falls Plan has been adopted by City Council
The City of Niagara Falls adopted the Our Niagara Falls Plan on August 18, 2026.
View a full copy of the adopted plan: Our Niagara Falls Plan
You can view the August 18, 2026, Special Meeting of Council by visiting the Council Agenda page.
The adopted Our Niagara Falls Plan has been forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval. Upon final approval, the Our Niagara Falls Plan will replace the City’s current Official Plan (see below) and the Niagara Official Plan.
For additional information, please view the Our Niagara Falls Plan – Let’s Talk project page.
Current Official Plan
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs approved the Official Plan on October 6, 1993. The document below is the updated version, consolidated as of January 1, 2024:
Amendments to the Official Plan
An amendment to the Official Plan may be submitted by a property owner to consider a project that isn't currently considered. The City can also initiate an amendment to be consistent with new Provincial policies or to address city-wide issues. This process helps the City adapt to new ideas and needs while making sure changes align with the community's long-term goals.
Visit the Official Plan Amendment page for information on how to apply and how long the process will take, or go directly to your City Dashboard account to get started.
Secondary Plans
Secondary Plans are part of the Official Plan and provide more detailed policies for specific areas of Niagara Falls.
Visit our Secondary Plans page for more details.