Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan
The Richmond Hill Centre (RHC) is an intensification area located around the intersection of Yonge Street and Highway 7 and is planned to be Richmond Hill's new downtown and transit hub.
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What is the RHC Secondary Plan?
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.
Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan was approved at the OLT subject to an outstanding site-specific appeal in late 2024. In February 2025, the Richmond Hill Centre Zoning By-law to implement the policies of the RHCSP was initiated.
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.
- York Region Modified OPA 41: Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan (October 11, 2023)
- Notice of Appeals to OPA 41 (OLT Case No.: OLT-23-001120)
- York Region Notice of Decision (October 11, 2023)
Additional Information
| Richmond Hill Centre Progress Highlights |
| The 2023 Richmond Hill Centre Year in Review provides an overview of the major milestones achieved in planning for Richmond Hill’s new downtown and transit hub. It highlights the Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan, the Yonge North Subway Extension, and illustrates the vision of a transit-oriented community that is a magnet for future business, arts and culture, a leader in innovation and a key regional destination.
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| Richmond Hill Centre Draft Zoning By-law |
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Notice of Public Open House (May 20, 2025) and Council Public Meeting (May 27, 2025) |
| Yonge North Subway Extension |
| 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. |
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Public Consultations and Council Meetings |
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Comprehensive Zoning By-law |
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The City of Richmond Hill is undertaking a comprehensive review of its existing Zoning By-laws to implement the policies and vision of its Official Plan. The City is also currently working on an Official Plan update. |
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Urban Growth Centre |
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The Richmond Hill Centre is identified as an Urban Growth Centre by the Province in the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019. It is also identified as a Regional Centre in both the York Region Official Plan and the Richmond Hill Official Plan. The Centre will accommodate a large portion of new residents expected to move to Richmond Hill to 2051. |
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Integrated Transit Hub |
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Unique in the GTA, Richmond Hill Centre will be built around the intersection of five modes of public transit, including the Yonge North Subway Extension, the Richmond Hill GO line, the Highway 407 Transitway, Viva bus rapid transit, and local GO and YRT buses. |
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