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>ALCONA URBAN SETTLEMENTin the area. Abutting residential areas shall be suitably screened from theseareas and the rear portions <strong>of</strong> the non-residential buildings.v) general guidelines shall be created for all forms <strong>of</strong> signage throughout the area toensure that signs complement the downtown’s general appearance.vi) design standards shall attempt to provide for general uniformity and compatibilityin the massing, height and major features <strong>of</strong> new buildings in the area.vii) the area should be developed with a view to maximizing its attractiveness andconvenience to pedestrians.viii) adequate buffering shall be provided in the transitional areas where thecommercial areas abut residentially zoned areas.ix) all design elements in both public and private development should be evaluatedin terms <strong>of</strong> their contribution to the area’s attractiveness and their compatibilitywith the overall streetscape.10.1.3.9 The commercial and other buildings along the <strong>Innisfil</strong> Beach Road shall bedeveloped in a relatively continuous form, but limited vehicular access routes to rearloading areas may be provided.10.1.3.10 The municipality may consider the establishment <strong>of</strong> a Business Improvement Area topromote the downtown area and to assist in the implementation <strong>of</strong> a downtownimprovement program.10.1.3.11 The municipality may pursue provincial programs for the improvement <strong>of</strong> commercialareas.10.1.3.12 All development within this designation shall be subject to Site <strong>Plan</strong> Control inaccordance with the policies <strong>of</strong> Section 9.4 <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong>.10.1.3.13 Adequate <strong>of</strong>f-street parking shall be provided. Where appropriate, the policies <strong>of</strong>Section 8.5 <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong> and the provisions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Plan</strong>ning Act may be utilized withregard to the payment <strong>of</strong> cash in lieu <strong>of</strong> parking.10.1.3.14 Development on lands designated "Core Commercial", which are within the HazardLand area as generally delineated on Schedule B1 or the within the Development,Interference with Wetlands & Alteration to Shorelines & Watercourse RegulationArea (Ontario Regulation 179/06) as delineated in Appendix 3, shall require theapproval <strong>of</strong> the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and shall conform withall the other policies <strong>of</strong> this plan.10.1.4 Neighbourhood Commercial Area10.1.4.1 Within the Neighbourhood Commercial Area designation shown <strong>of</strong> Schedule B1,the policies <strong>of</strong> Section 3.4.2 shall apply as well as the following:10.1.4.2 Development on lands designated Neighbourhood Commercial Area, which are withinthe Hazard Land area as generally delineated on Schedule B1 or within theDevelopment, Interference with Wetlands & Alteration to Shorelines & WatercourseRegulation Area (Ontario Regulation 179/06) as delineated in Appendix 3, shall require146Adopted July 26, 2006 <strong>Approved</strong> by <strong>OMB</strong> May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011