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Plans, Reports and Studies

Below is a list of various plans, reports and studies offered by the Municipality.

Website Accessibility 

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We're doing as much as we can to make sure everyone can access the information they need from our site.

We are also working towards compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, focusing on requirements set out in the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Having the website easier to navigate for all 

Visitors of our site can expect to find the use of plain language, documents offered in an alternative format, and using appropriate heading tags for content and alternative text tags for images. These practices help maintain a higher level of accessibility for the users.

Other additional accessible adjustments can be made to the way information is displayed on your computer such as increasing the font size on your screen, changing background colours or having the words on your screen read to you.

Accessibility Plan

Accessibility planning helps the Municipality with identifying, removing and preventing many different types of barriers. Our Plan identifies the steps we are taking to remove and prevent barriers within the Municipality. 

Leamington Transit Accessibility Plan

Ontario Regulation 191/11 made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, governs requirements for conventional and specialized transportation service providers. The Leamington Transit Accessibility Plan forms part of the Municipality’s Accessibility Plan.

In 2019 administration approached OMFRA (now known as OMAFA) looking for a solution to address the lack of cost sharing of assessments when maintenance occurred on bridge structures with older bylaws. Conversations with OMAFA staff led to the suggestion that a culvert inventory be created, and a comprehensive bylaw be passed that would properly assess access structures that had no cost sharing identified in previous drainage reports. Municipal staff created an inventory of the culverts that was then passed on to Rood Engineering to utilize to create cost sharing assessments for 126 different drains throughout the Municipality.

When a culvert fails or needs repair the Superintendent can either use the existing report to replace the structure, and then assess the cost under drain maintenance, or an engineer can be appointed under Section 76 of the Drainage Act to provide an updated assessment schedule which considers the future maintenance of the access structure. Current wait times for engineer’s reports are more than one year and has caused difficulty in properly assessing charges when bridges needed unscheduled repairs. One comprehensive bylaw and report covering all the culverts missing cost sharing was the most efficient way of updating these assessments.

 View Bridge Cost Sharing Report

2026 Final Budget

The 2026 Final Budget document is now available.

Past Budgets

Leamington Council has approved the following Operating and Capital Budgets:

LED Street Light Conversion

The conversion to LED Bulbs in our street lights will allow for a longer useful life and allow for a large saving in energy consumption. LED lights contain no toxic chemicals and are 100% recyclable allowing us to reduce our carbon footprint. LED lights brighten up immediately and when powered on, has great advantages for infrastructure projects such as Streetlights.

Total Project Cost - $1,300,000

Cumulative CCBF Funds - $1,150,000

Local Roads and Bridges

Current Projects

2023 Road Resurfacing

The Municipal road reconstruction / modification program allows for the hard surfacing of gravel roads and the reconstruction of existing pavement surfaces. The new hard surfaces allow for a smoother ride and less maintenance which will add to the reduction in Green House Gas.

Total Project Cost - $1,780,000
Total Cumulative CCBF Funds - $280,000

Bridge 22

The replacement of this bridge is identified as a high priority in the Municipality's 2023 Bridge Condition Survey.  This project is for the engineering and reconstruction of bridge #22 on Mersea Road #7.

 

Total Project Cost - $860,000

Total Cumulative CCBF Funds - $375,000

Bridge 37

This project is for the engineering and reconstruction of bridge #37 on Deer Run Road. The replacement of this bridge is identified as a high priority in the Municipality's 2019 Bridge Condition Survey.

Total Project Cost - $710,075
Total Cumulative CCBF Funds - $50,000

Bridge 71 and 77

Engineering and design and approvals for the rehabilitation of bridges 71 and 77 where the 2021 Biennial Bridge and Culvert condition survey determined that the existing structures are in need of rehabilitation.

Total Project Cost - $5,354,635
Total Cumulative CCBF Funds - $3,098,000

Erie Street Between Clark and Marlborough

In October 2018, Council approved, in principal, the Leamington Uptown Master Plan as the basis for future infrastructure improvements and beautification in Uptown Leamington. It is proposed to begin assignment, in preparation for future construction, and apply the Plan in the vicinity of Erie Street, between Clark and Marlborough Street. 

Total Project Cost - $250,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $250,000

Erie Talbot Streetscaping

In October 2018, Council approved the Leamington Uptown Master Plan as the basis for future infrastructure improvements and beautification in Uptown Leamington. Work will begin with a design assignment in preparation for future reconstruction and streetscaping complete with new sidewalks, curbs, street lighting, bike lanes and other appurtenances. The project will reconstruct the two main corridors through our uptown core (1.1km).


Total Project Cost - $6,134,800
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $5,300,000

Sidewalk Construction (Ellison)

The Municipality is constructing a new 190m sidewalk. This sidewalk connects the busiest section of the municipal trail network to additional bike lanes and provides for the growth and expansion of our active transportation network.

Sidewalks create a number of positive beneficial aspects for a community and correspondingly, sidewalk deficiencies create a number of challenges. The location for new sidewalk works are established based on the Sidewalk Priority and needs of the Community.

Total Project Cost - $122,500
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $122,500

Completed Projects

Bridge 21
The engineering and reconstruction of Bridge #21 on Mersea Road 7. The replacement of this bridge is identified as a high priority in the Municipality's 2019 Bridge Condition Survey.

Total Project Cost $545,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $545,000
Coronation Sewer Separation / Road Reconstruction

This project involves the separation of sewers to improve sewage collection along the full length of Coronation Avenue (400m), application of new asphalt pavement, and installation of curbing, sidewalks, and upgraded street lighting.

Total Project Cost - $1,065,973.35
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $900,000

County Road #20 Multi-Use Trail

Construction of a hard surfaced multi-use trail from Essex County Road #31 to Sherk Street along the road allowance of Essex County Road #20. The hard surface multi-use trail will give local residents and visitors a safe and enjoyable alternative to motorized vehicles.

Total Project Cost - $2,506,500
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $1,510,000

County Wide Active Transportation System

The County Wide Active Transportation System was a County wide initiative designed to connect the seven lower municipalities throughout the County of Essex. The installation of active transportation routes will provide a safe active transportation system for users of all ages and abilities to actively move around the County of Essex. The facilities being constructed are trails, multi-use paths, bike lanes/cycle tracks etc. 

Total Project Cost - $223,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $153,000

Erie Street Sewer Separation / Road Reconstruction

Sewer separation and complete road reconstruction of Erie South, Stewart, Conover Avenue and Forest. This project involves the complete sewer separation and road reconstruction including utility relocations and new road, curb, sidewalks, bike lanes, traffic calming and streetscaping.

This project was partially funded through the Small Communities Fund (SCF). This funding program is made up of shared funds through the Federal Government and Provincial Government for funds up to $4,000,000.

Total Project Cost - $5,695,000
SCF Funds - $4,000,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $787,533.79

Henry, Lorne, Gladstone, William and Melrose Sewer Separation

The complete reconstruction of five streets lying east of the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Center (Henry, Lorne, Gladstone, William, Melrose). Work involves the installation of new storm and sanitary sewers, watermains, roads, sidewalks and streetlighting. 

Total Project Cost - $4,421,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $1,370,000

Implementation of Pedestrian Crossings

This project involves installing new pedestrian crossovers, new signage or rapid rectangular flashing beacons at our existing pedestrian crossings. A study to determine the need for pedestrian crossovers at various locations throughout the Municipality. The implementation of Active Transportation Facilities in accordance with the Municipality's Active Transportation Plan.

Total Project Cost - $1,855,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $1,855,000

John Street Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction

The John Street Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction is the next step in the municipalities ongoing sewer separation and road reconstruction program. The final outcome of the project will include a new separated sewer, an expansion to the local park, a redesign of the uptown parking lot, and new street lighting and other appurtenances. 

Total Project Cost - $2,585,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $463,000

Mill Street Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction

This project will turn Mill Street into a walkable destination location for uptown events, night markets, street parties, sidewalk sales and more, encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the daily services of our uptown businesses. Traffic signals at the intersections of Mill Street with Erie Street and Fox Street will be reconfigured. Approximately 300m of storm sewer, 275m of sanitary sewer, and 200m of watermain - along with new sidewalks, benches, planters and LED streetlights - will be installed. 

Total Project Cost - $3,028,463
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $116,000

Seacliff Drive - Cherry Lane to Regatta Road Reconstruction

The purpose of this project is to reconstruct the road to allow for future traffic growth. The project will be completed in phases. The first phase will be the installation of a traffic signal and required road works at the intersection of Cherry Lane and Seacliff Drive. The second phase will be to complete the widening of Seacliff Drive to Regatta, complete with active transportation paths and sidewalks.


Total Project Cost - $3,254,500
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $1,800,000

Traffic Signal Installation at Multiple Intersections

The intersection at Oak & Wigle was identified to have high volumes of pedestrian traffic during peak traffic hours travelling between the residential areas to the north of Oak and the two elementary schools located to the south. The intersection of Erie and Clark has been identified for operational concerns, primarily due to poor sight lines associated with the located of the building on the northwest corner of this intersection. Our fire hall and police station are located on Clark Street.

Total Project Cost - $600,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $562,109.77
Completion Date: 

Traffic Signal Installation - Sherk and Ellison

The intersection of Sherk and Ellison has high volumes of traffic during peak hours. The Municipality is therefore installing new traffic signals at this intersection.

Total Project Cost - $500,000
Cumulative CCBF Funds - $500,000

Traffic Signal Upgrades (LED Conversion)

The conversion to LED Bulbs in our street lights will allow for a longer useful life and allow for a large saving in energy consumption.  LED lights contain no toxic chemicals and are 100% recyclable allowing us to reduce our carbon footprint. LED lights brighten up immediately and when powered on, has great advantages for infrastructure projects such as traffic and signal lights.

Total Project Cost - $100,000

Cumulative CCBF Funds - $52,306.64

The County of Essex has finished a study to create a County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) .

What is Active Transportation

Active transportation in the County of Essex means non-motorized modes of travel such as;

  • Hiking,
  • Cycling,
  • Walking, etc.

CWATS Plan

CWATS is a proposed network of on-road and off-road trails, bike lanes, paved shoulders at the edges of the road, and signed routes to create connections between;

  • Existing built up areas
  • Tourist sites
  • City of Windsor
  • Chatham-Kent
  • Point Pelee National Park

The CWATS system is to be built over a 25 year period and is a partnership between the County of Essex , local Municipalities, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority.

View additional information on CWATS at the County of Essex Website.

5 Year Conservation and Demand Management Plan

The 2022 Development Charges Background Study has been prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., and is available for review:

In an effort to streamline the development process, the Municipality has consolidated development requirements in the Development Manual.

It is the intent that ratepayers, developers, contractors, lawyers and consultants will find this a useful document.

This manual will be updated as required. The dates of the revisions are noted at the bottom of each page and in the revision section of the manual. You should confirm with the Development Services office that you have the most up-to-date revision prior to making use of the contents of this manual.

Lebo Creek Drain- Watershed Rehabilitation Project

The Municipality of Leamington has initiated an Engineer’s Report through the provisions of the Drainage Act.

Through the Drainage Act process, the Municipality appointed N.J. Peralta Engineering to develop a report for the consideration of all stakeholders within this Drainage System. These stakeholders include all private property owners and public Road Authorities who contribute to and/or benefit from this drainage system. Furthermore, these stakeholders include both Federal and Provincial Agencies that regulate works associated with their legislation. This Engineer’s Report intends to derive a solution to address the diminishing functionality and provide improvements for the long-term sustainability of the overall drainage system. This report also includes a detailed estimate of the cost of construction and incidentals to be paid for by the users of the drainage system, in accordance with the Drainage Act.

West Marsh Drainage Scheme Bank Stabilization

Council Report DR-05-23-West Marsh Drainage Scheme Bank Stabilization

One of the ways we demonstrate openness and accountability to the community is by sharing details of our financial position.

Each year, our financial statements are prepared by municipal staff, audited by an independent accounting firm and made available to the community. 

Our latest Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are available below:

 

Financial Information Return 

The Financial Information Return (FIR) is a data collection tool used by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to collect financial information on municipalities. The FIR is posted on the Ministry of Finance website.

Statement of Council Remuneration

Each year, the Municipality is required to disclose the remuneration and expenses paid to each member of Council by March 31 of the following year.

 

This document serves as a Terms of Reference (ToR) for completing a Land Use Compatibility Study (a Study) within the Municipality of Leamington (the Municipality).

The objective of the ToR is to assist developers and their consultants in scoping and preparing a Study, in support of a planning approval submission to the Municipality. The objective of a Study prescribed in the ToR is to assess potential adverse effects and recommend separation distances and mitigation measures, if needed, to promote compatibility with surrounding land uses.

Reid Drain, Silver Creek Drain, and Big Creek Watersheds

July 2020 The Municipality of Leamington prepared a Stormwater Master Drainage Study for the Reid Drain, Silver Creek and Big Creek Watersheds. The study area is located within the jurisdiction of both Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. The study was initiated to take an all-inclusive approach to assessing the impact of potential future development within the project area. The study evaluated the overall watershed drainage system and has identified stormwater management design criteria.

The Municipality is also intending to implement a Two-Zone Floodplain Policy through an Official Plan Amendment with the study area.

Lebo Creek Master Drainage Study

The Municipality of Leamington has prepared a Stormwater Master Drainage Study for the Lebo Creek Watershed. The study area is located within the jurisdictions of the Essex Region Conservation Authority. The study was initiated to take an all-inclusive approach to assessing the impact of potential future development within the project area. The study evaluated the overall watershed drainage system and has identified stormwater management design criteria.

The Municipality is also intending to implement a Two-Zone Floodplain Policy through an Official Plan Amendment within the study area.

Do you have a community event, community project or program within the Municipality of Leamington? You may be eligible to apply to the Municipality to receive monetary support!

The intake for grant applications is during the month of September each year. 

Please review the new Municipal Grant Policy and Guidelines for details

Grant applications for 2025 have closed. 

Drawing Number Drawing Title Date Created Date Revised
200 Lot Grading - Semi-Detached - Split Drainage February 20, 2013  
201 Lot Grading - Townhouse Split - Drainage February 20, 2013  
202 Culvert Headwall with Railing Detail February 20, 2013  
203 Rear Yard CSP Catch Basin February 20, 2013  
204 Lot Grading - Single Unit Dwelling - Split Drainage February 20, 2013  
205 Typical Lot Grading - Side View February 20, 2013 July 10, 2023
206 Lot Grading - Single Unit Dwelling - Rear to Front Drainage February 20, 2013  
207 Lot Grading - Semi-Detached - Rear to Front Drainage February 20, 2013  
208 Temporary Boulevard Grading February 20, 2013  
209 Typical 90 Degree Crescent with Eyebrow on 20m Right of Way February 20, 2013  
300 Residential Driveway - Urban without Sidewalk February 20, 2013  
301 Residential Driveway - Urban with Existing Sidewalk February 20, 2013  
302 Residential Driveway - Urban with Planned Sidewalk February 20, 2013  
303 Commercial Entrance Sidewalk Adjacent to Curb and Gutter February 20, 2013  
304 Rural Entrance February 20, 2013 March 23, 2015
305 Sidewalk Ramps - 6m Radius February 20, 2013  
306 Sidewalk Ramps - 8m Radius February 20, 2013  
307 Sidewalk Ramps - 9m Radius February 20, 2013  
308 Sidewalk Ramps - 10m Radius February 20, 2013  
309 Sidewalk Ramps - 12m Radius February 20, 2013  
310 Sidewalk Ramps - T Intersection February 20, 2013  
311 Residential Driveway - Urban with Sidewalk Behind Curb February 20, 2013  
312 Sidewalk Detail Plan February 8, 2013  
500 Typical Road and Utility Cross Section with 20m Right of Way February 20, 2013  
501 Typical Road and Utility Cross Section with 15m Right of Way February 20, 2013  
502 Trench Restoration in Roadway February 20, 2013  
503 Sub-Drain Detail February 20, 2013  
505 Emergency Pedestrian Access Route Layout March 14, 2013  
506 Curb Return Radii for Intersections February 20, 2013  
700 Temporary Asphalt Catchbasin Box-Out February 20, 2013  
701 Final Catchbasin Box-out February 20, 2013  
900 1.2m High Black Coated Vinyl Fence February 20, 2013  
901 1.2m High Black Coated Vinyl Fence Gate February 20, 2013  
1000 Typical Service Layout Single Unit February 20, 2013  
1001 Typical Service Layout Semi-Detached Lot February 20, 2013  
1002 Typical Service Layout Freehold Townhouse February 20, 2013  
1003 Typical Service Connection and Clean Out February 20, 2013  
1004 Typical Sewer Clay Plug February 20, 2013  

The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land use, physical development, and growth within the boundaries of the Municipality of Leamington. The policies of the Official Plan are designed to promote the public interest in the future development of the Municipality. 

The dedication of parkland is a requirement under the Planning Act that allows municipalities to ensure that the park system grows at the same rate as the development of the community. The Planning Act authorizes municipalities to prepare and adopt a Parkland Dedication By-law (PDB) to impose conditions on development and redevelopment to receive parkland or payment-in-lieu of parkland. 

A presentation and Parks Plan analysis (linked below) have been prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson & Associates) to summarize the requirements for parkland dedication and the need to adopt a PDB. The PDB sets out the requirements for the conveyance of land or the payment of cash-in lieu of land for new development or redevelopment proposals, necessary to support a healthy and robust parks system within the Municipality of Leamington. 

Project Contacts

Development Approvals Process Review

In May 2022, the Municipality engaged StrategyCorp to conduct a comprehensive Development Approvals Review Process (DARP) for the Development, Planning and Building Departments. The primary objectives of the review were to:

  • Engage stakeholders, both internally and externally;
  • Assist in identifying challenges within the current development approval processes;
  • Provide core qualities of an effective and efficient development approval process; and,
  • Provide opportunities to address challenges while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.

Development Approvals Review Process Summary (PDF)

Records and Information Management System (RIMS) Review

The Records and Information Management System (RIMS) Review Project was initiated to review the Municipality’s RIMS with the goal of making recommendations to modernize, standardize, improve, and build upon the RIMS based on best practices, costs savings, and efficiencies. The Municipality engaged Ergo Information Management Consulting to conduct the review and prepare a detailed plan and timeline for implementing the recommendations. 

The Municipality is required to submit annual reports to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to meet the requirements of the Environmental Compliance Approvals issued for Sewage Works, Stormwater and the Leamington Pollution Control Center.  The most recent reports are provided below:

Municipality of Leamington - Strategic Plan 

As a result of a Strategic Planning sessions conducted in January 2023, the Municipality of Leamington adopted a Strategic Plan which will form the frame work for municipal policies, direction, work plans and allocations of resources for the term of Council. The new strategic plan also aligns with the Municipality’s 20-year strategic vision.

The Municipality’s 2023-2026 Strategic Vision Update includes:

• A refreshed collective vision for Administration and the Leamington Community.

• An updated mission that articulates the Municipality’s multi-faceted role and its path to achieving the vision.

• The values that guide the Municipality and everything it does, from delivering services, designing and implementing policies, making investments and engaging with residents.

• Three strategic pillars critical to the success of the vision and the specific initiatives that will support the Municipality in making progress on these pillars.

• Progress measures for each pillar that will enable the Municipality to track and evaluate progress and to understand where it may need to course correct to keep the community moving forward.

This plan will align Administration’s everyday operations with Council’s strategic priorities. The initiatives set out in this plan will inform the Municipality’s annual budget and business planning processes to ensure that resources are matched to the priorities set out in this plan.

View the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan

View our strategic planning documents: 

At its meeting held May 23, 2023, Leamington Council adopted the Traffic Calming Policy prepared by RC Spencer Associates Inc. Consulting Engineers.

The purpose of this Traffic Calming Policy is to provide a systematic procedure for the initiation, investigation, and implementation of traffic calming measures for existing and future roadways in the Municipality of Leamington. It is intended to supplement the TAC’s Canadian Guide to Traffic Calming and Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads with “Leamington-specific” considerations.

Additional resources:

Erie St. South, Oak St., Sherk St. and Seacliff Drive

In 2022, the Leamington Municipal Council adopted a study that developed a long-range vision for the area generally bounded by Erie Street South, Oak Street, Sherk Street and Seacliff Drive.

The study involved:

• Identification of operational issues at key intersections and corridors within the study area.

• Addressing traffic concerns for all modes of travel, including pedestrian, cyclist, and transit.

• Addressing concerns relating to road user safety and crossings with special consideration for seniors, users with disabilities, and school children.

• Development of alternatives to improve active transportation network connectivity.

• Development and evaluation of alternatives to improve traffic operations within the study area.

In 2022, Council received and approved the Leamington Waterfront Destination Master Plan as the basis for the future development for the Leamington Waterfront Area. The Plan is a visionary document to guide the transformation of the waterfront into a mixed use, pedestrian-focused community and visitor destination. It has built on an existing excellent foundation that includes Sunset Stadium, the Leamington Marina and ferry connections to Pelee Island. It supports existing elements along the waterfront, while building capacity for tourism, economic development, active transportation, and improving connections to other municipal properties along and near the waterfront. The Plan leverages and celebrates the full potential of Leamington’s waterfront.

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks conducts inspections of all water systems on an annual basis. In addition all water systems are required to provide annual reports on their operation to the public. The most recent reports are provided below:

Inspection Reports

Water Reports

Water Financial Reports 

The Municipality of Leamington retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to prepare a water financial plan and rate study as part of the five submission requirements for the purpose of obtaining a municipal drinking water license. The results are as follows:

In 2018, Council received and approved the Leamington Uptown Master Plan as the basis for future development in Uptown Leamington. The purpose of the Master Plan for Uptown Leamington is to create a mixed-use space that provides attractive, efficient and accessible choices for the public (pedestrian, bicycle, or transit) in concert with automobiles. The plan addresses the need for convenient, accessible parking, and supports the vision for the uptown area as a vibrant area for business and public activities. 

The Municipality of Leamington’s 2018 Boarding House Study was recently updated by Dillion Consulting. The 2020 Update considers two types of housing, farm help accommodations and boarding houses. The 2020 Update closely examines four specific approaches to addressing affordable housing opportunities in Leamington and housing needs for agricultural workers. The Update recommends implementing four approaches in an effort to balance the overall pressure for a variety of housing options in the Municipality, in a manner which ensures new development can be serviced efficiently, is compatible with the surrounding uses and which meets health and safety expectations.

The 2020 Update identifies the following potential approaches:

  • Small boarding houses in the Urban Settlement Area
  • Large boarding houses in the Urban Settlement Area
  • Farm help dwellings on-site (co-located with the farm operation in the Agricultural Area)
  • Farm help dwellings off-site (located within the Agricultural Area but on a separate site from the farm operation)

Recommendations regarding how each of approaches noted above will be implemented are contained in Section 5 of the 2020 Boarding House Study Update.

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Leamington, ON 
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