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 TRANSIT8.1.6 Local Roads8.1.6.1 The remainder <strong>of</strong> the roads in the <strong>Town</strong> are classified as local roads. Existing andfuture local roads are intended to provide access to abutting properties and todiscourage through traffic. The general road design principles <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong> shall applyparticularly to the development <strong>of</strong> new local roads.8.1.6.2 The minimum right-<strong>of</strong>-way width for local roads shall be 20 metres. Rights-<strong>of</strong>-way <strong>of</strong>service roads parallel to Arterial Roads, short cul-de-sacs, and other single load roadsmay be further reduced, subject to approval by the <strong>Town</strong>. Wider rights <strong>of</strong> way may berequired due to topographic constraints, to accommodate daylight triangles, or at majorintersections to accommodate additional turning lanes.8.1.6.3 Notwithstanding Section 8.1.6.2, in presently built-up areas where the wider right-<strong>of</strong>wayis likely to be difficult to obtain because <strong>of</strong> building locations, a reduced right-<strong>of</strong>waywidth may be provided <strong>of</strong> not less than 15 metres.8.1.6.4 From time to time industry wide standards may change (i.e. reduced right-<strong>of</strong>-waywidths) as part <strong>of</strong> an overall goal <strong>of</strong> achieving more compact development and a morelivable urban form. This reduced standard may be appropriate for a specificdevelopment. Should this situation arise, the reduced standards shall be deemed toconform to the policies <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong>.8.1.6.5 On all new local roads, sidewalks will be required on one side <strong>of</strong> the street. Sidewalkson both sides <strong>of</strong> certain local roads may be required in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> schools to ensurethe safety <strong>of</strong> students.8.1.6.6 On-street parking may be allowed, subject to applicable by-laws as approved byCouncil from time to time, except in locations where it will create a conflict betweenpedestrian and vehicular traffic or interfere with the safe operation <strong>of</strong> vehicular traffic.8.1.6.7 Traffic calming initiatives may be implemented, on local roads, to reduce trafficinfiltration into neighbourhoods.8.1.6.8 On two lane rural local roads, the <strong>Town</strong> will consider providing wide paved shouldersfor use by slower moving farm vehicles where appropriate.8.1.7 Intersection Improvements and Other Roads Policies8.1.7.1 The recommendations <strong>of</strong> the Transportation Master <strong>Plan</strong> shall be implemented wherepossible and the study updated from time to time during the planning period.8.1.7.2 The intersection improvements and other improvements indicated on Schedule C shallbe undertaken as traffic needs warrant. Generally, intersection improvements shallfavour the transportation route having the larger traffic volume.117Adopted July 26, 2006 <strong>Approved</strong> by <strong>OMB</strong> May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011