Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan
The Richmond Hill Centre (RHC) is an intensification area located around the intersection of Yonge Street and Highway 7.
What is the RHC Secondary Plan?
The RHC Secondary Plan is the vision for Richmond Hill's new downtown and transit hub. With the major investments occurring in public transit in and around the Centre, the Secondary Plan will coordinate the expected growth in this area. The Secondary Plan will shape the vision for the urban centre with a balance of residential and commercial uses where people can live, work, and play. It will also support the creation of public spaces, walkable streets, and transit-oriented development.
The Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan was adopted by Richmond Hill Council on May 10, 2023.
York Region issued a Notice of Decision on October 11, 2023, to approve the Secondary Plan with minor modifications, subject to an appeal period ending October 31, 2023.
Upon resolution of all appeals. the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan was subsequently approved at the OLT and OPA 41 is in effect as of January 17, 2025.
To view the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan, click the link below.
Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan (January 2025)
Additional Information
Richmond Hill Centre Progress Highlights
The Richmond Hill Centre will be Richmond Hill’s new downtown and integrated transit hub that will be a magnet for future business, arts and culture, a leader in innovation and a key regional destination.
From February to June 2025, work for the area specific Richmond Hill Centre Zoning By-law was initiated to implement the policies of the RHCSP and was ultimately rolled into the overall Richmond Hill Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
On September 24, 2025, Council adopted By-law 93-25, which facilitates the consolidated Comprehensive Zoning By-law, including “Richmond Hill Centre” designation within the “Centres and Corridors” section, as well as “Utility Corridor” (located within the southern portion of Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan area).
Richmond Hill Centre Zoning By-law Public Consultations and Council Meeting
Notice of Public Open House (May 20, 2025) and Council Public Meeting (May 27, 2025)
The Yonge North Subway Extension will bring two subway stations right into Richmond Hill. It will help connect our residents and businesses easily to opportunities across the GTHA and bring new investment into Richmond Hill.
Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan Public Consultations and Council Meetings
Council Meeting - May 10, 2023
Council Adopted OPA 41 (May 10, 2023)
Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan (April 21, 2023)
Committee of the Whole - May 3, 2023
Committee of the Whole Agenda (Staff Report) - May 3, 2023
Planning Addendum (March 2023)
Transportation Addendum (April 2023)
Servicing Addendum (April 2023)
Recording of Committee of the Whole
Public Information Session - February 9, 2023
Notice of Public Information Session
Public Information Session Presentation
Special Council Education and Training Session #4 - January 17, 2023
Recording of Special Council Education and Training Session #4Council Public Meeting - October 28, 2021
Notice of Council Public Meeting
Proposed Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan (October 7, 2021)
Richmond Hill Centre Study Report (October 7, 2021)
- Appendix A: Assumptions
- Appendix B: Transportation Analysis Report (HDR)
- Appendix C: Servicing and Stormwater Report (TMIG)
- Appendix D: District Energy White Paper (Urban Equation)
Recording of Council Public Meeting
Public Open House #3 - May 26, 2021
Public Open House 3 - Presentation
Special Council Education and Training Session #3 - May 17, 2021
Recording of Special Council Education and Training Session #3Public Open House #2 - November 11, 2019
Public Open House 2 - Display Boards
Public Open House 2 - Presentation
Public Open House 2 - Handouts
Special Council Education and Training Session #2 – September 25, 2019
Recording of Special Council Education and Training Session #2Public Open House #1 - June 26, 2019
Public Open House 1 - Display Boards
Public Open House 1 - Presentation
Special Council Education and Training Session #1 - June 19, 2019
Recording of Special Council Education and Training Session #1Sign up to our Newsletter
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