Planning Studies and Guidelines

The Town of Saugeen Shores alongside the County of Bruce have prepared plans and by-laws to develop our community in a way that works for our residents, businesses and community partners. 

Learn more about these plans and by-laws on how we develop our communities: 

Saugeen Shores Community Improvement Plan 

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a planning and economic development tool that municipalities use to encourage the revitalization of the community. It does this through grants or loans to private property owners and tenants. 

Housing Incentives Update- Community Improvement Plan (2026)

The Town received funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) program to review its existing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) and identify and assess potential housing-related incentives that could further support local housing objectives.

Opportunities have been identified to expand housing-related incentives. The purpose of this update to the Community Improvement Plan is to add housing-related incentives.

A Draft Community Improvement Plan Amendment will be presented for public input at a public meeting to be held at Town Council at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 19.

Review the Proposed CIP Amendment And Guide Overview Presentation

Title Page of Proposed CIP Amendment and Guide Overview Presentation for the Statutory Public Meeting on May 19th, 2026.

Community Improvement Plan Update (2024)

Saugeen Shores Shores' CIP is in place to support businesses and affordable housing. The plan also sets the framework for additional downtown improvements in both Southampton and Port Elgin. The Town has updated the CIP to support priority development and revitalization projects that align with many of the Town's, and the County of Bruce's, priorities, including: 

  • Revitalizing store fronts and streetscapes in our two downtowns (Port Elgin & Southampton) 

  • Reducing the number of vacant storefronts 

  • Increasing the number of affordable/attainable homes in Saugeen Shores 

  • Promoting the development of vacant or underutilized properties and encourage/attract investment 

  • Increasing projects that add value to the agricultural sector, promote agritourism, and improve facilities 

The updated CIP also aligns with Bruce County’s recently enhanced Spruce the Bruce program. 

Community Improvement Plan and supporting documents: 

Contact Us

Town of Saugeen Shores
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008
Toll Free 1-866-832-2008
Fax 519-832-2140