Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT4.6.6 The holding provision referred to above shall not apply to the following:i) interior alterations to existing structures;ii) exterior alterations that do not expand the footprint of an existing structure;iii) new structures or alterations to existing structures which are not habitable and wheresuch structures do not prevent the free movement of air into the atmosphere; andiv) any structure that does not require a building permit.4.7 WATER RESOURCESIntent:Water Resources includes both surface water, i.e., lakes, rivers and streams, andground water, i.e. aquifers. It is the intent of this plan to protect, improve and restore thequality and quantity of water. The protection of ground and surface water resources isimportant as is the conservation and reduction of water usage.Policies:4.7.1 Applications for development and large scale site alteration, including golf courses, withinthe Town must be supported by a Surface Water Quality Analysis demonstrating, to thesatisfaction of the Town in consultation with the applicable conservation authority and theMinistry of the Environment, that there will no negative impacts on the water quality ofLake Simcoe, its tributaries, and the Nottawassaga river system, where applicable. TheSurface Water Quality Analysis, must be prepared in conformity with the principles,recommendations, and targets of the following:i) Lake Simcoe Environmental Management Strategy (LSEMS);ii) Innisfil Creek Subwatershed Plan (April, 2006); andiii) Any other water quality targets for Lake Simcoe as established from time to time.The study shall also identify means to improve or restore vulnerable and sensitive surfacewater and ground water features and their hydrologic functions.4.7.2 The Town in consultation with the applicable conservation authority may consider ascoping of the study requirements for small scale developments. Terms of referencesshall be prepared in consultation with the Town, applicable conservation authority and theMinistry of the Environment.4.7.3 The Town may require applications for development and site alteration to implementmitigative measures or alternative development approaches in order to protect, improveor restore sensitive surface water and ground water features and their hydrologic function.4.7.4 The Town shall encourage all new buildings to implement water conservation measuresincluding both efficient water use and water recycling.91Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011