Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanIMPLEMENTATION9.16.1 Non-conforming uses are legally established existing uses which do not conform to theOfficial Plan or Zoning By-law. The long-term intent of the Official Plan is to ensure thatall uses eventually conform to the Plan.9.16.2 A legally established use which does not conform with the Plan may be recognized asa legal non-conforming use in the Zoning By-law, however, when the use ceases tooperate, the provisions and requirements of the Plan shall apply.9.16.3 Limited expansion to a current use may be permitted, however, prior to approval ofsuch expansion the following shall be considered:i) need for the extension of the use;ii) the size of the extension compared to the existing operation;iii) any increase in noise, vibration, smoke, dust, fumes, odours, lighting;iv) compatibility of the use with the surrounding area;v) neighbouring uses will be afforded reasonable protection through landscaping,screening, buffering and setbacks;vi) traffic and parking impacts;vii) adequacy of municipal services; andviii) any improvements or benefits to the immediate surroundings or the community atlarge.9.17 COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREAGoals:On an ongoing basis, upgrade the quality and level of service to existingdevelopment in the Town;Objectives:1. To identify areas that exhibit problems of instability, building deterioration,inadequate municipal services and facilities or conflicting land uses.2. To promote long term stability and viability of Community Improvement Areas byreducing land use conflicts and upgrading municipal services.Policies:3. To encourage co-ordinated municipal expenditures.4. To utilize funding programs available from senior levels of government.5. To stimulate maintenance and renewal of private property.6. To enhance the visual quality of areas.9.17.1 The Town may designate areas within the Town as a community improvement projectarea and shall prepare and adopt a community improvement plan for the project area.129Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011