Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanCOOKSTOWN SECONDARY PLANacceptable as parkland dedication pursuant to the Planning Act. Council shall acceptonly those lands conveyed to it in a satisfactory physical condition. Where an openwatercourse is involved, adequate space shall be provided for maintenanceoperations.11.8.5 The Municipality will seek the technical advice of its engineers and the NottawasagaValley Conservation Authority when dealing with flood control and/or drainageproblems. Whenever flood control or other works are undertaken which result inchanges in the physical nature of the land, Council shall examine the effect of suchchanges and, if necessary, amend this Plan accordingly.11.8.6 Where the boundaries of the areas designated “Hazard Land Area” are in question,Council shall, after receipt of a report from the proponent showing the area of disputeand the appropriate engineering evidence to support his/her claim, consult with theNottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority on the matter. If after review, it isdetermined that the boundary should be adjusted then:a) If the adjustment is deemed to be insignificant by the Town in consultation withthe Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, an amendment to this Planwould not be required and Council may proceed with the appropriate amendmentto the implementing Zoning bylaw.b) If the adjustment is deemed to be significant than an amendment to this Planshall be required.11.8.7 Lands affected by this Section shall be zoned in a separate classification in theimplementing Zoning bylaw.11.8.8 In the implementing Zoning bylaw, existing uses in areas designated “NaturalEnvironmental Area” shall be recognized as legally conforming despite theEnvironmental Zone in the implementing Zoning bylaw. Council shall discourage theexpansion of any existing non-conforming uses in such an area beyond the limits ofsuch use as recognized in the implementing Zoning bylaw. Furthermore, theextensions or enlargements of any existing uses in the designation shall conform toany applicable flood proofing measures deemed necessary.11.8.9 Building setbacks will be imposed from the margins of the Natural Land Area related tothe extent or severity of the hazard and / or the significance and sensitivity of thenatural environmental feature.11.9 VILLAGE CHARACTER11.9.1 Cookstown has several unique characteristics in terms of its history and regionalfunction as an antique and craft centre.11.9.2 It is important for the Village’s identity that these characteristics be reinforced. Councilcan consider utilizing the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act to designate andpreserve historical buildings.189Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011