Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanURBAN DESIGNof the communities within which they are planned. This should be interpreted toencourage sensitive responses to the local architectural context, not the mimickingof existing architectural styles.d) The use of materials that are characteristic of the local milieu to enhance villagecharacter is encouraged. For example the use of wood elements and wooddetailing in shoreline communities, or the use of brick and stone materials commonto the farming communities of central and western Innisfil.e) The design of new gateway features should express the character or identity of therelated Village or Urban Settlement, and should reference their existing localstreetscaping elements where appropriate.f) Design of streetscaping elements that identify each Village or Urban Settlement asa distinct community may be considered, through such features as light standards,benches, street furnishings and street signage.5.9 POLICY APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTATION5.9.1 The Urban Design Policies of this Official Plan are framed as general policy guides forthe Town as a whole, to guide achievement of the Town’s goals and objectives forfuture development. Flexibility of interpretation for specific locales and conditions isenvisioned provided that the intent and principle of the policies is respected.5.9.2 Additional urban design direction will be required to address the more detailedstrategies and considerations for specific areas and developments. The followingreports will be required at future stages of implementation:5.9.2.1 Urban Design Guidelinesa) Urban Design Guidelines shall be prepared by proponents at the Secondary PlanPhase to confirm the application of these urban design policies in a comprehensivemanner to the secondary plan being proposed and to expand upon them.b) The specific structure and content of the Urban Design Guidelines shall bereviewed with Town staff and shall address the following topics: Community and Neighbourhood Structure; Road Network and Block Pattern; Streetscapes; Open Space System, Natural Environmental Features, and StormwaterManagement Facilities; Site Planning and Built Form for: Residential and Live-work Areas, Commercial and Mixed Use Areas, Employment and Industrial Areas, and Institutional Uses; Views, Edges, Gateways and Landmarks; Enhancement of Village Character; and Implementation Process.5.9.2.2 Architectural Control Guidelines and Landscape Master Plans102Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011