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>COOKSTOWN 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 <strong>of</strong> commercial or industrialuses which require large quantities <strong>of</strong> water for their operation to determinewhether or not such uses should be allowed given the ability <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong> to supportand encourage the continued development and redevelopment <strong>of</strong> this area wheresuch development consists <strong>of</strong> like uses or uses supportive <strong>of</strong> the existing theme <strong>of</strong>Core Commercial Area.f) It is the policy <strong>of</strong> Council to acquire major open space areas and localneighbourhood parks for public recreation purposes.g) It is the policy <strong>of</strong> Council to continue its program <strong>of</strong> upgrading existing roads andstorm drainage facilities.h) The <strong>Town</strong>, 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 <strong>of</strong> development. Compatible uses and various forms <strong>of</strong> recreation activitieswill be encouraged as will the public acquisition <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> either side <strong>of</strong> amunicipal drainage course. The intent <strong>of</strong> this restriction is to allow for regular andunimpaired maintenance <strong>of</strong> the drainage course.k) Council shall ensure in considering any proposed amendments to this <strong>Plan</strong> that theapplicant provide a statement detailing the impact <strong>of</strong> such an amendment on allrelated policies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Plan</strong>.11.2 RESIDENTIAL11.2.1 Permitted UsesIn Residential areas, the uses permitted include residences <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>Approved</strong> by <strong>OMB</strong> May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011