Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil
Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil
Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil
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<strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Innisfil</strong> <strong>Official</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT9. To ensure that new roads and bridges are constructed in such a manner that theimpact on the natural environment, including watercourses be minimized.10. To provide transit service to the Urban Settlements.11. To improve and expand the trail system in the <strong>Town</strong>.12. To provide opportunities for <strong>of</strong>f-road recreational vehicles in all seasons.8.1 ROADS8.1.1 Transportation <strong>Plan</strong>The transportation plan as set out on Schedule C is based on the need to provide afunctional hierarchy <strong>of</strong> transportation routes which assist in the implementation <strong>of</strong> theland use policies <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong>.8.1.2 Provincial Highways8.1.2.1 It is the intention <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong> that major traffic volumes be directed to provincialhighways as much as possible. The <strong>Town</strong> supports the improvement <strong>of</strong> all provincialhighways in the municipality in order to fulfill their role as carriers <strong>of</strong> large volumes <strong>of</strong>through or intercommunity traffic. The <strong>Town</strong> supports the early widening <strong>of</strong> Highway400 and the concept <strong>of</strong> including provisions for rapid transit facilities in any futurewidening. The municipality shall, however, make representation to the Province <strong>of</strong>Ontario to be consulted prior to the finalization <strong>of</strong> any highway improvement planswithin the municipality, particularly major improvement proposals.8.1.2.2 Access points to provincial highways shall be restricted and the use <strong>of</strong> service roadsencouraged wherever possible.8.1.2.3 In addition to all the relevant municipal requirements, all development adjacent toprovincial highways is subject to the requirements and permits <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong>Transportation.8.1.2.4 The Ministry <strong>of</strong> Transportation is encouraged to explore the possibility <strong>of</strong> a by-pass <strong>of</strong>Highway 89 around Cookstown in order to protect the structural integrity <strong>of</strong> theheritage buildings and the economic feasibility <strong>of</strong> the commercial core area.8.1.3 County Arterial Roads8.1.3.1 County Roads are delineated on Schedule C and are the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the County <strong>of</strong>Simcoe. These roads are intended to be major transportation routes carrying heavyvolumes through the <strong>Town</strong> to adjoining municipalities. Road right <strong>of</strong> wayrequirements, access requirements and other requirements with respect to theseroads are found in the County <strong>of</strong> Simcoe <strong>Official</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> and County by-laws.114Adopted July 26, 2006 <strong>Approved</strong> by <strong>OMB</strong> May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011