Draft Secondary Plan Policies - Town of Innisfil

Subdivision. Such study shall be prepared in accordance with the Master Drainage Planand address the matters listed in Section 15.7.4 b) and demonstrate conformity with theLake Simcoe Protection Plan and in particular Section 4.8-DP.f) The Stormwater Management Plan, prepared as part of the Functional Servicing Study asper Section 15.9.2, shall also incorporate a naturalized design using native plant species inconsultation with LSRCA, as well as accommodate a trail system where appropriate.g) Lands required for stormwater management facilities shown on Schedule B16 shall bededicated, at no cost, to the municipality.h) The Town may consider the establishment of interim stormwater management facilities on atemporary basis within the Secondary Plan area, notwithstanding the underlying land usedesignation for the lands, provided the interim facilities do not preclude or prejudice futuredevelopment on the basis of the land use designations shown on Schedule B16.15.4 SUSTAINABILITYa) In addition to the energy conservation and water resource policies of Sections 4.5 and 4.7,the following additional policies shall also apply.b) Where appropriate and subject to topographical and servicing requirements, plans ofsubdivision should be designed to maximize the number of lots with a north southorientation.c) The use of vegetation to reduce energy consumption of buildings shall be encouraged.d) Plans of subdivision shall be designed to encourage pedestrian and cycling travel through:i) a modified grid system of roads;ii) block lengths generally not exceeding 250 metres in length;iii) a connected and efficient pedestrian and cycling network;iv) strong connections between the residential neighbourhoods and existing residentialneighbourhoods to the south;v) incorporation of mixed uses where feasible;vi) dedicated bicycle lands where necessary and feasible;vii) creation of pleasant pedestrian walking environments through wide sidewalks,landscaping, lighting, streetscape character and animated street life.e) Plans of subdivision shall be designed to provide the opportunity for transit use.f) Energy efficient building design including passive solar energy gain, increased insulation,Energy Star appliances, and alternative energy systems among other initiatives, shall beencouraged in all new buildings.g) An assessment of the low impact design considerations shall be submitted in support ofsubdivision applications.January 2012 11