The Planning Department's general mandate is to advise City Council on all matters pertaining to municipal planning as set out in the Planning Act of Ontario.

The Planning Act and other related statutes govern planning in Ontario. The City's Official Plan provides a policy framework related to the orderly development of the municipality. The City’s zoning by-laws, sign by-laws, secondary plans, community improvement plans, subdivision review, and site plan review policies reflect and conform to the Official Plan and related legislation.

The Planning Department consists of the following sections:

• Planning Policy
• Urban Design & Community Development
• Development

For general information, call 311.  For detailed inquiries, contact us at:

Planning Department
Suite 404, 400 City Hall Square East
Windsor, Ontario, Canada   N9A 7K6
Phone: (519) 255-6543
Fax: (519) 255-6544
Email: planningdept@city.windsor.on.ca