Building Heights and Densities Set for Oak Ridges Local Centre— Get the Details
- Marian
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 5
What is the Oak Ridges Local Centre (ORLC)?
The Oak Ridges Local Centre is a planned growth area located along Yonge Street between Bloomington Road and Old Colony Road, and along King Road east of Parker Avenue. It’s envisioned as a walkable, mixed-use hub with new homes, shops, and services — all designed to respect and reflect the unique character of the Oak Ridges community.
How the Province Influences Richmond Hill’s Official Plan
The Province of Ontario sets the overall framework for how communities grow through provincial policies on housing, transit, the environment, and more. Richmond Hill’s Official Plan — including amendments like the one for Oak Ridges — must align with these provincial priorities and is subject to provincial review and approval.
What Does Richmond Hill’s Official Plan Do?
The City’s Official Plan outlines:
A long-term vision for development
Where and how growth will occur
Planning for municipal services and infrastructure
Protection of natural areas and ecosystems
Strategies to guide implementation over time
Status of the Oak Ridges Local Centre Official Plan Amendment
Official Plan Amendment 18.8 for the ORLC has been adopted by Richmond Hill Council, but is currently under appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).
🔗 Learn more at: richmondhill.ca/OfficialPlanUpdate
Maximum Building Heights for Oak Ridges Local Centre
(Yellow * - maximum building height shall be 8 storeys for development abutting Yonge Street everywhere else maximum building height is 6 storeys)
Density Allocation for Oak Ridges Local Centre
Let's Plan Our Future Together!
Watch this video to learn more about how the Official Plan Update impacts the future of your city and why you should get involved.
