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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>LEFROY SECONDARY PLANj) Road networks shall be designed to create an interconnected street system orgrid that responds to existing landform and natural features. The design <strong>of</strong> streetsystems and block patterning shall be configured to promote retention <strong>of</strong>lakeshore views, significant landforms, and other natural, and heritage features.13.8.3 Streetscape Designa) The design <strong>of</strong> streetscapes shall integrate various elements to create visuallyattractive and high quality public spaces and reinforce the village character.These elements include appropriate proportioning <strong>of</strong> the street section, highquality landscaping, street trees, decorative paving, lighting, streetscapefurnishing elements, and signage.b) Streetscapes shall be designed to enhance the pedestrian experience andpedestrian convenience.c) Sidewalks should be designed to promote pedestrian connectivity within andbetween neighbourhoods, and to all community amenities.d) The design or selection <strong>of</strong> street lighting, signage, and streetscape furnitureshould be coordinated, and should enhance the local village character.13.8.4 Open Space Designa) The open space system shall include a full range <strong>of</strong> open spaces including:i) parkettes,ii) neighbourhood parks,iii) pedestrian links,iv) a multi-use trail system,v) elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Town</strong>’s natural environmental features, andvi) stormwater management facilities.b) Street patterning shall create frequent views, links and open frontages to parks,and natural areas.c) A multi-use trail system shall be developed as a major connecting element <strong>of</strong> theopen space system for recreational use. The trail system shall provide linkagesbetween open space elements as well as between the residential, commercialand institutional areas.13.8.5 Core Commercial / Mixed Use Designa) The Core Commercial Area shall be developed as the central focal zone <strong>of</strong> theLefroy settlement area, with good pedestrian and vehicular connections and thepotential for good transit connections.225Adopted July 26, 2006 <strong>Approved</strong> by <strong>OMB</strong> May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011

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