The City of Guelph Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies, which are intended to promote public interest in the future development of the City. The Official Plan contains the general land use planning policies, address how growth is coordinated and will meets the community’s needs, identifies areas that are to be protected, helps with understanding how land may be used now and in the future, and also helps decide where roads, watermains, sewers, parks and other services will be built.