Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanALCONA URBAN SETTLEMENTb) Lands designated "Natural Environmental Area" are recognized as exhibiting oneor more of the following characteristics:i) They are susceptible to flooding;ii) They exhibit severe topography or are subject to erosion;iii) They contain significant environmental features as per Section 3.1 of this Plan.c) The boundaries of lands designated "Natural Environmental Area" on Schedule B1are approximate. Precise boundaries are to be determined at the plan ofsubdivision stage through detailed investigations in conjunction with the LakeSimcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Town of Innisfil.d) Lands designated "Natural Environmental Area" may be utilized for passiveparkland purposes. The linking of open spaces, Natural Environmental Areas andParks and Open Space shall be encouraged and, where possible, a system ofcontinuous pedestrian trails shall be developed.e) Lands designated "Natural Environmental Area" are to be conveyed or maintainedin a condition satisfactory to Council.10.2.7.2 Energy Conservation Policiesa) Where appropriate, plans of subdivision shall be designed to maximize the numberof lots with north-south orientation.b) The use of vegetation and forested areas that will reduce the energy consumptionof buildings shall be encouraged.c) Plans of subdivision shall be designed to maximize the use of energy efficientmodes of travel and reduce energy consumption by automobile travel byincreasing opportunities for non-automobile transportation such as cycling,walking.10.2.7.3 Environmental Evaluationa) Applications for draft plan of subdivision and site plan approval within or adjacentto a Natural Environmental Area shall be accompanied by an EnvironmentalImpact Study as set out in Section 9.10 of this Plan.b) Outside of Natural Environmental Areas, an Arborist report shall be required toidentify individual trees or pockets of trees which should be preserved due to theiraesthetic value, rareness in the area and/or value as bird habitat for resident ormigrating birds.Mitigative measures may include the incorporation of larger lot sizes in woodedareas or the replacement of trees to the satisfaction of the Town of Innisfil.10.2.8 Archaeological Studya) An Archaeological Study completed by a registered archaeological consultant shallbe required as a condition to Draft Plan of Subdivision approval. Such study as aminimum shall include an examination of the site, a description of any artifacts165Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011