Notice of Statutory Public Open House – May 21, 2026

TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Marathon invites all interested persons to attend a Statutory Public Open House in order to consider revisions and provide input on the Town’s Draft Official Plan (January 2026), pursuant to the requirements of Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13., as amended.

When: Thursday May 21, 2026 – Two (2) “Come and Go” drop-in sessions will be held, from:

• 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; and
• 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 

Location: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 4 Hemlo Drive, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0

An Official Plan establishes objectives and policy direction to guide the long-term growth and development of the community. It establishes where land uses (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, parks and open space) should be located, and illustrates the land use designations and other features, such as development constraints, on a series of a Schedules (i.e., maps). The Official Plan covers a broad range of topics including housing and future development opportunities, transportation, and economic development. The Official Plan is implemented through the Zoning By-law, which establishes detailed development regulations. 

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Town of Marathon is undertaking the legislated review and update of its Official Plan and Zoning By-law as required by the Planning Act. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in 2016. The new Official Plan will replace the existing Official Plan currently in effect.

THE SUBJECT LANDS include all lands located within the Town of Marathon municipal boundary. Accordingly, no key map is provided.

At the Statutory Public Open House, the Draft Official Plan and Schedules will be available for review. Town Staff and members of the WSP Consulting Project Team will be available to answer questions and obtain comments. The Statutory Public Open House provides an opportunity for all members of the community to be involved in the Official Plan Review and provide input. 

Please note that a Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan Review under Section 17(15) of the Planning Act will be held at a later date in the project process, once a Final Draft Official Plan and Schedules have been prepared, and will be the subject of a separate Notice.

Additionally, the Town is undertaking a Zoning By-law Review concurrently. The Draft Zoning By-law will be presented at a separate Statutory Public Open House anticipated for Summer 2026. 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the Official Plan Review process, and to obtain the Draft Official Plan, please visit the Town’s website on or after Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Town of Marathon Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Review

The Draft Official Plan will also be available at the following location during regular hours:
Town Hall, 4 Hemlo Drive, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0 (Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact:

Tim Allen, CBO, Building Services & Economic Development Manager
Town of Marathon
4 Hemlo Drive, Marathon, on
Phone: 807-229-1340 ext. 2242
Email: cbo@marathon.ca