Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanCOOKSTOWN SECONDARY PLANWhen such facilities are or can be made available, Council will consider amendingthe policies and Schedule B2 Land Use to redesignate the Rural areas to anappropriate urban use.c) Within areas designated for residential, commercial, industrial or institutionalpurposes, no new development shall be permitted unless adequate municipalsanitary services are provided.d) Council will review any applications for development of commercial or industrialuses which require large quantities of water for their operation to determinewhether or not such uses should be allowed given the ability of the Municipality toservice such uses.e) The Core Commercial Area, as shown on Schedule B2 has evolved into a wellknown tourist and commercial centre. It shall be a policy of this Plan to supportand encourage the continued development and redevelopment of this area wheresuch development consists of like uses or uses supportive of the existing theme ofCore Commercial Area.f) It is the policy of Council to acquire major open space areas and localneighbourhood parks for public recreation purposes.g) It is the policy of Council to continue its program of upgrading existing roads andstorm drainage facilities.h) The Town, public authorities and private individuals will be encouraged to developopen space areas as parks and recreational areas.i) Natural Environmental Areas will be protected from undesirable and damagingforms of development. Compatible uses and various forms of recreation activitieswill be encouraged as will the public acquisition of these lands when practical sothat these natural resources might be enjoyed by the public.j) No new buildings shall be permitted to locate in close proximity of either side of amunicipal drainage course. The intent of this restriction is to allow for regular andunimpaired maintenance of the drainage course.k) Council shall ensure in considering any proposed amendments to this Plan that theapplicant provide a statement detailing the impact of such an amendment on allrelated policies of the Plan.11.2 RESIDENTIAL11.2.1 Permitted UsesIn Residential areas, the uses permitted include residences of the following types - singledetached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, apartments,existing mobile home parks, and rooming and boarding houses, subject to adequate municipalwater supply and waste disposal facilities. Home occupations will be permitted in dwellings. Inaddition, other uses which are complementary to and compatible with the residential area suchas schools, parks, churches, homes for the aged, and public utilities are permitted.174Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011