Public Meeting on Owen Sound's Official Plan Update Draws Calls for Stronger Housing Commitments

Council held both mandatory public meetings on Official Plan changes on Monday, hours apart. Residents pushed for clearer language and more tools to support much-needed affordable housing.

Community member Ted Stewart addresses Owen Sound Council in the first Public Meeting on Official Plan Amendment No. 14, on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Owen Sound City Council held a special meeting on Monday afternoon to hear public feedback on proposed changes to the city’s Official Plan. The meeting, held at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, was the first…