Innisfil Official Plan OMB Approved - Town of Innisfil

Town of Innisfil Official PlanLAND USE POLICIESiv)Screening of certain elements on the development site such as loading areas,refuse storage, and roof-top mechanical equipment;v) That parking areas are landscaped, buffered, lighted and screened around theedges to be visually attractive;vi)That development of the lands is to be accomplished in a manner whichminimizes changes in grades to the greatest extent possible. Where gradechanges are essential, appropriate mitigating measures such as retainingwalls and landscaping shall emphasize aesthetics and safety in their design tothe satisfaction of the Town of Innisfil.b) A traffic impact assessment shall be prepared by the owner, and reviewed andapproved by the Town of Innisfil and to the satisfaction of the County of Simcoe. Itshall be the policy of Council to incorporate into the site plan control agreement, asan obligation of the developer, any recommendations and/or measures emanatingfrom the approved traffic assessment relating to the development of the subjectlands and the parking provisions and parking configuration.c) A landscaped design plan shall be prepared and approved by the Town of Innisfil.The landscaped design plan, which details appropriate screening, tree planting andother landscape elements for the development; preservation and conservation ofexisting significant trees and vegetation; a high quality landscaped strip ofsubstantial width along County Road 4 and County Road 21 within the Amendmentarea reflective of the important Municipal Civic Campus function that this areaserves; the provision of clearly defined public and private realms; attractive builtform and exterior appearance; relationship of the building(s) to the street(s) andexterior areas; street right-of-way design, street furniture, amenities, andlandscaping treatments.3.4.4 Special Highway Commercial AreaPermitted Uses:3.4.4.1 Within the Special Highway Commercial designation, as shown on Schedule B6,permitted uses shall include a variety of highway oriented, land extensive, tourist andrecreational oriented uses and offices.Appeal #32 as it relates to Section 3.4.4 and all subjections thereto as it relates to InnisfilHeights.3.4.4.2 Highway oriented uses, which rely heavily upon highway traffic for their economicexistence, include motor vehicle sales establishments, recreational vehicle salesestablishments, boat sales and service establishments including the sale of boataccessories, service stations, public garages, motels, hotels, restaurants andaccessory retail uses and recreational commercial uses.Appeal #32 as it relates to Section 3.4.4 and all subjections thereto as it relates to InnisfilHeights.3.4.4.3 Tourist commercial establishments include antique shops, gift shops, tourist60Adopted July 26, 2006 Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011