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>LAND USE POLICIESwhile screening such areas from abutting residential areas.3.4.1.12 A retail market impact study shall be undertaken by the proponent <strong>of</strong> any new CoreArea, Neighbourhood Commercial Area or Highway Commercial Area designation.This study shall access the impact on the planned function <strong>of</strong> existing and designatedcommercial designations. The <strong>Town</strong> may retain a study peer reviewer at theapplicant’s expense.3.4.1.13 All development within this designation shall be subject to Site <strong>Plan</strong> Control inaccordance with the policies <strong>of</strong> Section 9.4 <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong>.3.4.2 Neighbourhood Commercial AreaPermitted Uses:3.4.2.1 Within the Neighbourhood Commercial Area permitted uses shall include grocerystores, convenience retail, restaurants, personal services, pharmacies, and c<strong>of</strong>feeshops as well as institutions, recreation, health care clinics and <strong>of</strong>fices, and places <strong>of</strong>worship.3.4.2.2 Neighbourhood Commercial Areas shall serve the day-to-day convenience shoppingneeds <strong>of</strong> the surrounding residents as well as the weekly needs for groceries, personalcare products, and services.General Policies:3.4.2.3 The site area provided for Neighbourhood Commercial Areas shall be in the range <strong>of</strong> 3to 6 hectares.3.4.2.4 These centres should be integrated into the street network <strong>of</strong> the neighbourhood andnot separated from it. They should also be located in highly visible and accessiblelocations to the residents <strong>of</strong> the neighbourhood they are serving.3.4.2.5 Adequate on-site parking and loading and appropriate landscape and screeningtreatment <strong>of</strong> the parking and loading areas shall be provided.3.4.2.6 All development within this designation shall be subject to Site <strong>Plan</strong> Control inaccordance with the policies <strong>of</strong> Section 9.4 <strong>of</strong> this <strong>Plan</strong>.3.4.2.7 Loading docks will be screened and oriented away from residential areas.3.4.2.8 Adequate screening in the form <strong>of</strong> landscaping and fencing shall be provided on theperimeters abutting residential development, to minimize adverse impact on abuttingresidential properties.3.4.2.9 A retail market impact study shall be undertaken by the proponent <strong>of</strong> any new CoreArea, Neighbourhood Commercial Area or Highway Commercial Area designation.This study shall assess the impact on the planned function <strong>of</strong> existing and designatedcommercial designations. The <strong>Town</strong> may retain a study peer reviewer at theapplicant’s expense.57Adopted July 26, 2006 <strong>Approved</strong> by <strong>OMB</strong> May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011