TOWN OF INNISFIL
OFFICIAL PLAN
Adopted July 26, 2006
Approved by OMB May 2009, March 2010 & April 8, 2011
Consolidated January 4, 2016 to include OPA#11
Prepared by
Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc.
In association with
AgPlan Ltd.
Cumming + Company
Joseph Bogdan & Associates Inc.
LEA Consulting Ltd.
N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd.
Norbert Woerns
North-South Environmental Inc.
Town of Innisfil Official Plan
List of Appeals
Appeals to the Town of Innisfil Official Plan
Appeal # 1
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.2 insofar as it relates to the
bolded text.
Appeal #2
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.3, Objective #2 insofar as it
relates to the bolded text.
Appeal #3
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.3, Objective #3.
Appeal #4
Withdrawn.
Appeal # 5
Withdrawn.
Appeal #6
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.3.9 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #7
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.4.3 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #8
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.4.4 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #9
Teromi Inc. Appeal of Section 2.4.5 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #10
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.4.6 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #11
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.4.7 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #12
Withdrawn.
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List of Appeals
Appeal #13
Withdrawn.
Appeal #14
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.5.3 and Table One.
Appeal # 15
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.5.4 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal # 16
Withdrawn.
Appeal #17
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.5.12 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #18
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 2.5.13 insofar as it relates to the Teromi lands located at the
southeast corner of 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal # 19
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.11 Intent insofar as it relates to
the bolded text.
Appeal #20
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.11, Goal #1.
Appeal # 21
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.11, Objective #1.
Appeal # 22
Withdrawn.
Appeal # 23
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.11.1.
Appeal #24
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 2.11.2.
Appeal #25
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section2.11.4.(i).
Appeal #26
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Ltd. appeal of Section 3.1.1.1 as it relates to their property at
the North Part of Lot 25, Concession 11.
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List of Appeals
Appeal #27
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 3.1.1 and all relevant subsections thereto insofar as it relates to the
Teromi lands located at the southeast corner of 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #28
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Ltd. appeal of Section 3.1.1b) as it relates to their property at
the North Part of Lot 25, Concession 11.
Appeal #29
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Ltd. appeal of Section 3.1.1c) as it relates to their property at
the North Part of Lot 25, Concession 11.
Appeal #30
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Ltd. appeal of Section 3.1.4 as it relates to their property at the
North Part of Lot 25, Concession 11.
Appeal #31
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 3.3.4.19 and all subsections
thereto.
Appeal #32
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 3.4.4 and all subsections thereto as
it relates to Innisfil Heights.
Appeal #33
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 3.5, Intent.
Appeal #34
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 3.5, Objective #3.
Appeal #35
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 3.5.1 and all subsections thereto as
it relates to Innisfil Heights.
Appeal #36
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 3.5.2 and all subsections thereto as
it relates to Innisfil Heights.
Appeal #37
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 3.10.20 as it relates to their lands located at the southeast corner of
the 25thSideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #38
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Section 7.1, Intent insofar as it relates to
the bolded text.
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Appeal #39
Withdrawn.
Appeal #40
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 9.10.3 as it relates to their lands located at the southeast corner of
the 25thSideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #41
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 9.10.6 as it relates to their lands located at the southeast corner of
the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #42
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 9.10.7 as it relates to their lands located at the southeast corner of
the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #43
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 9.18.3 as it relates to their lands located at the southeast corner of
the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #44
Teromi Inc. appeal of Section 9.19.5 as it relates to their lands located at the southeast
corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
Appeal #45
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Limited appeal of Schedule A: Municipal Structure as it
relates to the Urban Settlement boundary for Sandy Cove.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Schedule A: Municipal Structure as it
relates to the Sandy Cove Future Expansion Area being part of the Urban Settlement area
boundary for Sandy Cove.
Appeal #46
Withdrawn.
Appeal #47
Withdrawn.
Appeal #48
Withdrawn.
Appeal #49
Withdrawn.
Appeal #50
Withdrawn.
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Appeal #51
Withdrawn.
Appeal #52
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Schedule B: Land Use and Schedule B5
Land Use: Sandy Cove as it relates to the Sandy Cove Future Expansion Area being part of the
Urban Settlement boundary for Sandy Cove.
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Limited appeal of Schedule B: Land Use and Schedule B5
Land Use: Sandy Cove as it relates to the Urban Settlement boundary for Sandy Cove.
Appeal #53
Withdrawn.
Appeal #54
Withdrawn.
Appeal #55
Innisfil Mapleview Developments Limited appeal of the Agricultural Area and Natural
Environmental Area designations on Schedule B: Land Use and Schedule B5 Land Use: Sandy
Cove as it relates to their lands at the southwest corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview
Drive.
Appeal #56
K. Winter Sanitation Limited appeal of the countryside designation on Schedule A: Municipal
Structure and the rural designation on Schedule B: Land Use and Schedule B6 Land Use: Innisfil
Heights as it applies to their lands in the south half of Lot 8, Concession 8.
Appeal #57
Withdrawn.
Appeal #58
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Schedule B5 Land Use: Sandy Cove as it
relates to the Retirement Residential Area designation and the “Sandy Cove Future Expansion
Area” located north of Lockhart Road and north of the Tenth Line.
Appeal #59
Teromi Inc. appeal of Schedule B5 Land Use: Sandy Cove as it relates to the Natural
Environmental Area designation on their lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
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Appeal #60
1651012 Ontario Limited appeal of Schedule B5 Land Use: Sandy Cove as it relates to the Parks
and Open Space designation on their lands located in Part of Lots 26 and 27, Concession 9 on the
north side of Lockhart Road. Allowed in part through modification approved by the Ontario
Municipal Board on April 8, 2011.
Appeal #61
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing appeal of Schedule B6 Land Use: Innisfil Heights as
it relates to the land use designations in their entirety.
Appeal #62
Withdrawn.
Appeal #63
Teromi Inc. appeal of Appendix 2: Natural Areas as it relates to the depiction of Significant
Woodlands on their lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad and Mapleview
Drive.
Text shown in the Official Plan in
Yellow Highlight is under appeal
on a Town-wide basis.
Text shown in the Official Plan in
Green Highlight is under appeal on
a Site Specific basis.
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Adopted July 26, 2006
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1.1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION ONE: INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Innisfil Official Plan is to state the long term vision for the Town,
delineate a municipal structure as the framework for future growth, set out goals and
objectives which will contribute to the achievement of the vision and municipal
structure, and provide land use policies of a local nature to facilitate decision making by
Council, public agencies and private interests with regard to the use and development
of land within the Town.
The purpose of the Plan is also to ensure that the timing of the development within the
Town coincides with its ability to provide the required services in order to avoid undue
strain on the municipality and on the residents of the municipality. Such required
services may include municipal infrastructure, roads, schools, parks, libraries and other
services necessary for the new development.
The Town of Innisfil Official Plan implements the policies of the Province of Ontario
and of the County of Simcoe’s Official Plan while providing greater detail in terms of
land use designations and policies which reflect the individual characteristics of the
Town of Innisfil.
1.2
PLANNING PERIOD
The planning period of the Innisfil Official Plan is 20 years, to the year 2026.
However, the Plan shall be reviewed every 5 years to determine if it is still providing
adequate and appropriate direction to Council, the public and others involved in the
development of the Town.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
1.3 INTERPRETATION
1.3.1
The boundaries between land uses designated on the attached Schedules are
approximate except where they coincide with major existing roads, railway lines,
streams, or other clearly defined physical features. Where the general intent of the Plan
is maintained, minor adjustments to boundaries will not necessitate an amendment to
this Plan and neither are numerical standards contained in the text to be construed as
being absolutely rigid.
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1.3.2
The location of roads as indicated on Schedule C, shall be considered as approximate
only. Amendments to this Plan, therefore, will not be required in order to make minor
adjustments or deviations to the location of roads provided that the general intent of this
Plan is maintained.
1.3.3
It is not intended that this Plan be amended unless substantial evidence can be
presented which will justify such an amendment is based on good planning.
1.3.4
In determining whether or not an amendment to the Plan is appropriate, regard shall be
had to the Vision, and Municipal Structure goals, objectives and policies, under Section
2, as well as the policies, study requirements and evaluation criteria within the
respective land use category under Section 3, and the implementation policies found in
Section 9.
1.3.5
Wherever a use is permitted under a land use classification, it is intended that ancillary
uses, buildings or structures normally incidental, accessory or essential to the primary
permitted use may also be permitted.
1.3.6
Appendices in this Official Plan are for the purpose of providing background
information or explanation, and are not statutory components of the Official Plan.
1.3.7
The Official Plan for the Town of Innisfil approved by the Minister of Municipal
Affairs on August 14, 1995 is hereby repealed including all amendments thereto save
and except for OPA 17, which was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on
December 14, 2007. OPA 17 shall be consolidated within this Official Plan in Sections
3.6 and 12 and on Schedules A, B, B4, C and D.
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2.1
MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
SECTION TWO: MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
INTENT
This Section sets out an overall framework with respect to the future character and
development of the Town including its municipal structure, physical size and population.
It also describes its strategic efforts to accommodate urban growth, provide a range and
mix of housing, attract and accommodate future employment and economic growth,
protect the environment, sustain a healthy and accessible waterfront, maintain a viable
countryside and maintain the existing quality of life.
It is a defining principle that Innisfil will be a healthy, liveable and safe community. The
Official Plan can promote this principle through its municipal structure, its strategic
policies and its implementing land use designations. In particular, it is the strategic intent
of this Plan to:
i)
accommodate an appropriate range and mix of residential, employment,
commercial, institutional and open space use in locations which best meet the
principles of this Plan and which meet the Town’s long term needs;
ii)
promote efficient development and land use patterns which minimize land
consumption through compact development in areas best able to accommodate it;
iii)
avoid development in areas of flooding or erosion, natural heritage significance,
significant hydrological constraint or in areas that may impact on municipal wells
and lake water intake;
iv)
avoid development and land use patterns that would prevent the efficient
expansion of settlements;
v)
sustain the financial well being of the Town by minimizing servicing costs from
new development and creating financial arrangements where new development
pays for itself;
vi)
improve accessibility for persons with disabilities and the elderly through
municipal standards and site plan requirements; and
vii)
ensure that infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available to
meet the needs of the residents by planning for these facilities concurrent with the
development process and ensuring development charges and other financial
arrangements are updated to deliver the facilities.
The strategic intent of this Section is to recognize that the Town of Innisfil will be
playing an increasingly key role in Simcoe County in accommodating future residential
and employment growth, while maintaining and enhancing its current role as a tourism /
recreational area and providing a rural countryside with small village settlements. The
policies contained within this Section and subsequent sections of the Plan seek to
continue and enhance these roles within the County structure.
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The Municipal Structure policies, which are illustrated schematically on Schedule A,
describe Innisfil’s key structural elements including the:
 Natural Heritage System,
 Urban Settlements,
 Village Settlements,
 Lake Simcoe Shoreline,
 Countryside, and
 Municipal Civic Campus.
The Municipal Structure forms the broad pattern defining the community and provides
the strategic framework within which more detailed land use descriptions can be
established. As such, land use designations and policies, contained in Section 3.0 of this
Plan, implement the strategic direction set out in this Section.
Other strategic policies, contained in this Section, include criteria for monitoring progress
towards the various population, employment and housing targets of the Official Plan, and
for testing the continued appropriateness of those targets. These policies enable the
Town to take future action, if and when necessary, to consider expansion of the urban
area to provide adequate land areas for these purposes. Criteria are also included here
and elsewhere in the Official Plan for evaluating proposals for particular types of
development which may raise questions of compatibility, capacity and impact on the
strategic intent of the Town.
As dynamic forces, including those that may not be foreseen today, continue to impact
upon the Town, and as Council considers future amendments to this Plan, special regard
shall be had to this Section. As such, applications for changes to land use designations
shall be evaluated in terms of their conformity with the structural goals, objectives and
policies of this Section.
2.2 THE VISION
The following Vision Statement shall guide the overall strategic direction of the
municipality during the period of this Official Plan:
Innisfil’s future will build on its small town and scenic rural character through managed
growth that will result in a complete community providing for a greater choice for
housing, increased employment and self-sufficiency with shopping, recreation and
community services. A thriving employment area will be focused along the Highway
400 corridor, and in strategic locations within settlements. The existing settlements will
be intensified while respecting the village character and identity of each individual
settlement. Innisfil will continue to be a community of communities, but a strong identity
as one “Town” will be promoted. The Municipal Civic Campus will assist in promoting
that identity and become recognized as the centre of the Town. Transportation choices
will be improved with future public transit service anchored on the new GO Station and
the GO 400 express service. Innisfil’s countryside ambiance will be maintained through
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protection and enhancement of the rural agricultural areas and natural features with
support for the viability of farming. Increased public access to the shoreline and
improved health of Lake Simcoe will be a draw for residents and visitors alike. Lakefront
parks will be a place for community gathering. Growth will be based on prudent
infrastructure planning and strong policies that will define where growth will occur,
preserve the natural environment, maintain the quiet and peaceful countryside and foster
the building of active communities.
Appeal #1 insofar as it relates to the bolded text.
2.3
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Intent:
In addition to the elements illustrated on Schedule A, the settlement boundaries, as
illustrated on Schedule A and further delineated on Schedule B, are important defining
features of the Municipal Structure in this Plan. The settlement boundaries serve to
distinguish between areas intended for existing or future urban development, and the
surrounding Countryside areas where agriculture will remain the predominant use.
Sufficient land shall be included within the settlement boundaries to accommodate the
anticipated population and employment needs of the Town for the 20 year time frame of
this Official Plan. In order to ensure a continuous 10 year supply of residential land and a
competitive housing market, additional land may be needed within the time frame of the
Official Plan.
The continued adequacy of the settlement boundaries shall be assessed during each
successive five-year review of the Official Plan, as required by The Planning Act. If
necessary, a settlement boundary may be adjusted by amendment to this Plan as shown to
be warranted by those reviews.
Additional lands will likely need to be accommodated within the settlement boundaries in
order to implement the Simcoe Area Growth Plan and the Town’s Preferred Growth
Management Strategy. This will be achieved through a separate Official Plan
Amendment to this plan prior to the next five year review and such amendment shall be
considered to be part of the municipal comprehensive review which began with the
preparation of the Town’s Preferred Growth Management Strategy and this Official Plan.
Goals:

To maintain settlement boundaries which contain sufficient land to accommodate
growth anticipated by this Official Plan over the 20 year time frame of the Official
Plan until 2026.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.

To achieve a balanced community where all residents have the opportunity to live, work
and play in the community.
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
MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
To develop as a complete community with a diverse mix of land uses, housing,
employment, recreation facilities and services.
To accommodate development which protects the health of the Lake Simcoe and
Nottawasaga River watersheds and the Natural Heritage System.
Objectives:
1)
To ensure an orderly progression of urban development, and the efficient use of
land and existing infrastructure and services.
2)
To create a balanced community where employment opportunities are consistent
with the available labour force. This is generally considered a ratio of 1
employee for every 2 residents.
Appeal # 2 insofar as it relates to the bolded text.
3)
To focus industrial growth in the Highway 400 corridor within the vicinity of
Innisfil Heights Business Park.
Appeal # 3 as it relates to Objective 3.
4)
To direct the majority of the population growth to Urban Settlements.
5)
To ensure that necessary transportation and servicing infrastructure is available
or will be made available to serve planned areas of urban growth.
6)
To encourage and facilitate redevelopment, infilling and intensification within the
Urban and Village Settlement boundaries.
7)
To identify criteria to be considered in any study of future settlement boundary
expansions.
8)
To ensure the rural farm lifestyle including the agricultural land base is respected
and preserved
9)
To ensure that development protects and where possible improves the health of
the Lake Simcoe and Nottawassaga River watersheds.
10)
To ensure natural heritage features and areas are protected for the long term.
11)
To ensure that mineral aggregate operations and mineral aggregate resources
are protected over the long term.
Policies:
2.3.1
The settlement boundaries illustrated on Schedule A, Municipal Structure and on
Schedule B, Land Use, serve to distinguish between areas intended for future urban
development and areas where agriculture or other rural uses are intended to remain
predominant over the long term.
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2.3.2
During the life of this Plan, it is anticipated that the Town will reach full build-out
of its designated greenfield areas within the existing settlement boundaries. At
build-out, the population of the Town is anticipated to reach approximately
55,500 persons, based on the build-out of designated greenfield areas and an
estimate of intensification potential. This build-out is expected to occur well
before the end of the planning period in 2026. The majority of that population will
be located within the Urban Settlements. Limited growth may occur within the Village
Settlements.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.3.3
Infill and intensification are encouraged and will be facilitated within the delineated built
up areas of the Urban Settlements, as well as within the Village Settlements, which are
identified as undelineated built-up areas by the Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Core Commercial Areas within the Urban Settlements
are recognized and planned for as intensification corridors subject to the policies
contained within the secondary plans for those areas. New and updated secondary plans
shall identify additional opportunities for infill and intensification and designate such
areas as intensification areas with appropriate minimum and maximum densities. Such
studies shall also protect and maintain stable residential neighbourhoods from infill and
intensification which is out of keeping with the physical character of those
neighbourhoods.
2.3.4
The Town shall target for approximately 20 per cent of new dwelling units to be
provided through intensification after 2015.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.3.5
In order to achieve the employment objective of one job for every two residents,
an employment target of 27,750 will need to be achieved by 2026. It is anticipated
that approximately 60 per cent of jobs will occur on traditional employment lands and
enough lands must be designated to achieve that target. The remainder of the
employment will be located in the living areas through commercial, institutional and
government related jobs and in the Countryside through agricultural and rural related
jobs.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.3.6 The Simcoe Area Growth Plan and the Town’s Growth Management Strategy shall be
incorporated into this Plan by subsequent Official Plan amendment and shall update the
targets set out in this Section and, where necessary and justified, the boundaries of
settlements.
2.3.7
Amendments to the growth projections or to settlement boundaries shall only be
considered on a comprehensive basis at the time of the 5 year review or other
comprehensive review, unless otherwise set out in this Plan. Such reviews shall include
an update of the Growth Management study forecasts and analyses.
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2.3.9
MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
An update of the Growth Management Study undertaken during the 5 year review shall
consider the following matters:
(i)
Statistical records of housing unit completions in previous years.
(ii)
Statistical records of the amount of vacant employment land absorbed in previous
years.
(iii)
Comparison of employment verses population to determine the Town’s success in
moving towards its employment target.
(iv)
Comparison of these actual development trends to those forecast in the Innisfil
Growth Management Study, Population and Employment Forecast, November
2005 and any County or Provincial forecast for the area.
(v)
Determination of the amount of undeveloped land, including residential and
employment designated lands, remaining within the settlement area boundaries,
and the potential to accommodate future population and employment through
redevelopment, infilling or intensification of developed lands within the built
boundary of settlement areas.
(vi)
Assessment based on population forecasts and actual development trends, of
whether there is sufficient residential land designated in approved Secondary
Plans to maintain a continuous 10-year supply of land for housing until the next 5
year review. At the mid point of the planning period, the Growth Management
Study should ensure that there is sufficient land within the settlement boundaries
to accommodate the projected housing needs for up to 20 years. Analysis of
supply should consider not just quantitative matters, but also qualitative matters
including providing a full range of housing to meet the varying needs and
preferences of current and future population and households.
(vii)
Assessment, based on the employment forecasts and actual development trends,
of whether there is sufficient land to achieve the employment target ratio and
whether the available inventory is adequate and suitable to meet the diverse needs
of potential industrial users. Such analysis should consider both the qualitative
and quantitative aspects of the vacant industrial inventory, including the available
range in size, exposure, accessibility and other factors.
viii)
Changes in County or Provincial Policy and other legislative matters that may
arise.
(ix)
If any of the above-noted requirements in paragraphs v) or vi) cannot be achieved,
then a Settlement Boundary Expansion Study should be initiated by the Town.
When undertaking a Settlement Boundary Expansion Study, the Town shall consider the
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following matters in assessing potential areas for expansion:
(i)
The size of the expansion proposed is to be determined after considering:
 opportunities for intensification within the built boundary,
 a compact, transit supportive urban form which can accommodate a range and
mix of housing types within the proposed expansion,
 the ability to meet a minimum density target of not less than 50 residents and
jobs per gross hectare while also providing an appropriate transition to adjacent
residential areas and a housing form in keeping with the character of the
settlement area,
 updated projections of population and households, housing needs by type,
employment and employment land needs by major category.
(ii)
Alternatives for settlement expansion shall not include lands designated as
Specialty Crop Areas.
(iii)
Alternatives for settlement expansion shall only include lands designated
Agricultural Area where it has been demonstrated that there are no reasonable
alternatives which avoid prime agricultural lands or which are on lower priority
agricultural lands.
iv)
Alternatives for settlement expansion which protect existing licensed aggregate
operations and/or demonstrate that the proposed expansion will not result in the
preclusion or hindrance of the establishment of new mineral aggregate operations
or access to mineral aggregate resources within high potential resource areas.
(v)
A comparative assessment is undertaken to determine the impact of the alternative
settlement expansions on agricultural operations adjacent or close to the
alternative settlement expansions, and to show that any impacts from the preferred
expansion are mitigated to the extent feasible.
(vi)
Alternatives for settlement expansion protect significant natural environmental
features, demonstrate that the Natural Heritage System can be maintained and
refined, and minimize the potential impact on the quality or quantity of ground
water and surface water.
(vii)
Ability to achieve the target employment activity rate set out in Section 2.3.5.
(viii)
The areas considered for expansion form logical extensions of a settlement area,
considering both the proposed land uses in the extension areas and existing
adjacent uses within the settlement boundary.
(ix)
The areas considered for expansion maintain a functional separation between
communities and foster the feeling of separate, identifiable communities.
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(x)
Areas considered for expansion are physically suitable in terms of topography,
soil and drainage characteristics.
(xi)
A fiscal impact assessment is undertaken of the current assessment ratios
(residential/non-residential) which demonstrates how the options for settlement
expansion will improve the ratio, and how the development can be phased to
ensure the ratio is improved.
(xii)
The expansion can be serviced by transportation infrastructure, transit, municipal
sewage and water services, and storm water management, in an efficient and costeffective manner.
(xiii)
Municipal service priorities, such as community and health care facilities, are
advanced through the preferred settlement expansion.
(xiv)
A suitable strategy for the staging, financing and construction of the infrastructure
for the expansion is developed.
(xv)
New residential expansion areas are phased to ensure that new employment areas
can be developed in tandem. In this regard, new residential expansion areas shall
not proceed beyond Secondary Plan approval until employment lands expansion
areas have an approved Secondary Plan, an approved servicing strategy, the
required Environmental Assessments for servicing infrastructure are completed
and a financing strategy is in place.
(xvi)
The proposed expansion area offers the most efficient alternative for utilizing
existing community facilities where capacity is available and can provide a full
range of services to its residents.
(xvii) Any area proposed for expansion shall be planned to:
• accommodate a compact, transit-supportive form with a mix of uses and
densities,
• meet the minimum density target of 50 residents and jobs per gross hectare in
conjunction with other designated greenfield areas,
• complement the existing Core Commercial Areas,
• serve the needs of its population with ample parkland and facilities, and
• maximize the use of land, existing infrastructure and community facilities.
Appeal # 6 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.3.10 Planning for infrastructure and public service facilities shall be integrated with the
planning for development, both intensification and greenfield development, to ensure that
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public infrastructure and services are available to meet current and projected needs while
being provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
2.3.11 In identifying intensification areas as per Section 2.3.3 and areas for settlement boundary
expansion as per Section 2.3.9, consideration should be given to opportunities to optimize
existing infrastructure and public service facilities, wherever feasible and cost effective,
prior to consideration of new infrastructure and public service facilities.
2.4
NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM
Intent:
A Natural Heritage System (NHS) recognizes the interdependence of natural environmental
features and seeks to incorporate them into a single system. Among a number of ecological
functions, an NHS preserves linkages to facilitate the movement of flora and fauna, and protects
and enhances surface and groundwater quality. A Natural Heritage System thus seeks to
maintain ecological linkages among natural heritage features on an ecosystem basis, such that
their existing functions are maintained or enhanced.
The Natural Heritage System, shown on Schedule A, builds upon the County Greenlands System
such that it integrates and links local natural heritage features of significance with the broader
County level initiative.
The Natural Heritage System represents areas where it is desirable to maintain existing function
and link environmental features within the Town. It is a schematic delineation of where local
and regional linkages among natural environment features may exist. Only the larger natural
environmental features and those where an apparent linkage to the system exists are identified.
Other natural environmental features are included in the Natural Environmental Area designation
as set out in Section 3.1.
The Natural Heritage System is an overlay designation and provides additional natural heritage
protection policies to those set out in Section 3.1. It is not intended to affect the continuation of
existing uses or prohibit future development, unless otherwise designated on the land use
Schedules B and B1 to B14. It is the intent, however, that new development maintains and
protects the function of these linkages. Significant natural features within and outside the
Natural Heritage System (e.g., woodlands, wetlands, etc.) will be delineated and protected
through specific policies in the Natural Environment Designation as set out in Section 3.1.
Goals:
 To protect and enhance the natural environment of the Town.
Objectives:
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1. To maintain, restore and enhance the biological diversity of natural heritage features
and their long term ecological function within the context of a Natural Heritage System.
2. To maintain, restore and where possible improve, the functional connections among
natural heritage features (i.e., improve the ability for flora and fauna to move within the
natural Heritage System).
3. To protect, improve or restore the quality and quantity of water.
4. To identify surface water features, ground water features, hydrologic functions and
natural heritage features and areas, and the linkages and related functions among them,
which are necessary for the ecological and hydrological integrity of the Town’s
watersheds.
5. To promote the rehabilitation of the Natural Heritage System, including linkages among
existing natural heritage features.
6. To conserve the natural character, form, and function of environmental features within a
local Natural Heritage System, as a means of sustaining and promoting the natural
heritage of the Town of Innisfil.
Policies:
2.4.1 The boundaries of the Natural Heritage System, as shown on Schedule A, are schematic
and shall be refined if and when land use changes are proposed. At that time, the spatial
extent and functional requirements of linkages shall be determined through a watershed
plan, Secondary Plan and /or Environmental Impact Study (EIS) process and the
boundaries of the NHS refined using the principles provided in Section 2.4.7. Where
such studies delineate lands to be protected from development in order to maintain the
linkage function, these areas may be designated Natural Environmental Area as per
Section 3.1 and shown on Schedules B and B1 to B14.
2.4.2
Where no land uses changes are contemplated, the protection and enhancement of
linkages within the Natural Heritage System shall be encouraged through land
stewardship.
2.4.3
The Natural Heritage System, illustrated on Schedule A, includes the larger Natural
Environmental Area designations (as per Section 3.1.1) along with linkages among them.
These linkages should, wherever possible, be located along watercourses or recognizable
topographical features. In some cases, connections may extend through lands that are
currently in agricultural use, and may also cross roads.
Appeal #7 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.4.4
Through a watershed plan, Secondary Plan and /or Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
additional linkages between Natural Environmental Area designations may be identified
using the principles of 2.4.7. These linkages will be considered to form part of the
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MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
SECTION TWO: MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
INTENT
This Section sets out an overall framework with respect to the future character and
development of the Town including its municipal structure, physical size and population.
It also describes its strategic efforts to accommodate urban growth, provide a range and
mix of housing, attract and accommodate future employment and economic growth,
protect the environment, sustain a healthy and accessible waterfront, maintain a viable
countryside and maintain the existing quality of life.
It is a defining principle that Innisfil will be a healthy, liveable and safe community. The
Official Plan can promote this principle through its municipal structure, its strategic
policies and its implementing land use designations. In particular, it is the strategic intent
of this Plan to:
i)
accommodate an appropriate range and mix of residential, employment,
commercial, institutional and open space use in locations which best meet the
principles of this Plan and which meet the Town’s long term needs;
ii)
promote efficient development and land use patterns which minimize land
consumption through compact development in areas best able to accommodate it;
iii)
avoid development in areas of flooding or erosion, natural heritage significance,
significant hydrological constraint or in areas that may impact on municipal wells
and lake water intake;
iv)
avoid development and land use patterns that would prevent the efficient
expansion of settlements;
v)
sustain the financial well being of the Town by minimizing servicing costs from
new development and creating financial arrangements where new development
pays for itself;
vi)
improve accessibility for persons with disabilities and the elderly through
municipal standards and site plan requirements; and
vii)
ensure that infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available to
meet the needs of the residents by planning for these facilities concurrent with the
development process and ensuring development charges and other financial
arrangements are updated to deliver the facilities.
The strategic intent of this Section is to recognize that the Town of Innisfil will be
playing an increasingly key role in Simcoe County in accommodating future residential
and employment growth, while maintaining and enhancing its current role as a tourism /
recreational area and providing a rural countryside with small village settlements. The
policies contained within this Section and subsequent sections of the Plan seek to
continue and enhance these roles within the County structure.
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The Municipal Structure policies, which are illustrated schematically on Schedule A,
describe Innisfil’s key structural elements including the:
 Natural Heritage System,
 Urban Settlements,
 Village Settlements,
 Lake Simcoe Shoreline,
 Countryside, and
 Municipal Civic Campus.
The Municipal Structure forms the broad pattern defining the community and provides
the strategic framework within which more detailed land use descriptions can be
established. As such, land use designations and policies, contained in Section 3.0 of this
Plan, implement the strategic direction set out in this Section.
Other strategic policies, contained in this Section, include criteria for monitoring progress
towards the various population, employment and housing targets of the Official Plan, and
for testing the continued appropriateness of those targets. These policies enable the
Town to take future action, if and when necessary, to consider expansion of the urban
area to provide adequate land areas for these purposes. Criteria are also included here
and elsewhere in the Official Plan for evaluating proposals for particular types of
development which may raise questions of compatibility, capacity and impact on the
strategic intent of the Town.
As dynamic forces, including those that may not be foreseen today, continue to impact
upon the Town, and as Council considers future amendments to this Plan, special regard
shall be had to this Section. As such, applications for changes to land use designations
shall be evaluated in terms of their conformity with the structural goals, objectives and
policies of this Section.
2.2 THE VISION
The following Vision Statement shall guide the overall strategic direction of the
municipality during the period of this Official Plan:
Innisfil’s future will build on its small town and scenic rural character through managed
growth that will result in a complete community providing for a greater choice for
housing, increased employment and self-sufficiency with shopping, recreation and
community services. A thriving employment area will be focused along the Highway
400 corridor, and in strategic locations within settlements. The existing settlements will
be intensified while respecting the village character and identity of each individual
settlement. Innisfil will continue to be a community of communities, but a strong identity
as one “Town” will be promoted. The Municipal Civic Campus will assist in promoting
that identity and become recognized as the centre of the Town. Transportation choices
will be improved with future public transit service anchored on the new GO Station and
the GO 400 express service. Innisfil’s countryside ambiance will be maintained through
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protection and enhancement of the rural agricultural areas and natural features with
support for the viability of farming. Increased public access to the shoreline and
improved health of Lake Simcoe will be a draw for residents and visitors alike. Lakefront
parks will be a place for community gathering. Growth will be based on prudent
infrastructure planning and strong policies that will define where growth will occur,
preserve the natural environment, maintain the quiet and peaceful countryside and foster
the building of active communities.
Appeal #1 insofar as it relates to the bolded text.
2.3
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Intent:
In addition to the elements illustrated on Schedule A, the settlement boundaries, as
illustrated on Schedule A and further delineated on Schedule B, are important defining
features of the Municipal Structure in this Plan. The settlement boundaries serve to
distinguish between areas intended for existing or future urban development, and the
surrounding Countryside areas where agriculture will remain the predominant use.
Sufficient land shall be included within the settlement boundaries to accommodate the
anticipated population and employment needs of the Town for the 20 year time frame of
this Official Plan. In order to ensure a continuous 10 year supply of residential land and a
competitive housing market, additional land may be needed within the time frame of the
Official Plan.
The continued adequacy of the settlement boundaries shall be assessed during each
successive five-year review of the Official Plan, as required by The Planning Act. If
necessary, a settlement boundary may be adjusted by amendment to this Plan as shown to
be warranted by those reviews.
Additional lands will likely need to be accommodated within the settlement boundaries in
order to implement the Simcoe Area Growth Plan and the Town’s Preferred Growth
Management Strategy. This will be achieved through a separate Official Plan
Amendment to this plan prior to the next five year review and such amendment shall be
considered to be part of the municipal comprehensive review which began with the
preparation of the Town’s Preferred Growth Management Strategy and this Official Plan.
Goals:

To maintain settlement boundaries which contain sufficient land to accommodate
growth anticipated by this Official Plan over the 20 year time frame of the Official
Plan until 2026.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.

To achieve a balanced community where all residents have the opportunity to live, work
and play in the community.
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To develop as a complete community with a diverse mix of land uses, housing,
employment, recreation facilities and services.
To accommodate development which protects the health of the Lake Simcoe and
Nottawasaga River watersheds and the Natural Heritage System.
Objectives:
1)
To ensure an orderly progression of urban development, and the efficient use of
land and existing infrastructure and services.
2)
To create a balanced community where employment opportunities are consistent
with the available labour force. This is generally considered a ratio of 1
employee for every 2 residents.
Appeal # 2 insofar as it relates to the bolded text.
3)
To focus industrial growth in the Highway 400 corridor within the vicinity of
Innisfil Heights Business Park.
Appeal # 3 as it relates to Objective 3.
4)
To direct the majority of the population growth to Urban Settlements.
5)
To ensure that necessary transportation and servicing infrastructure is available
or will be made available to serve planned areas of urban growth.
6)
To encourage and facilitate redevelopment, infilling and intensification within the
Urban and Village Settlement boundaries.
7)
To identify criteria to be considered in any study of future settlement boundary
expansions.
8)
To ensure the rural farm lifestyle including the agricultural land base is respected
and preserved
9)
To ensure that development protects and where possible improves the health of
the Lake Simcoe and Nottawassaga River watersheds.
10)
To ensure natural heritage features and areas are protected for the long term.
11)
To ensure that mineral aggregate operations and mineral aggregate resources
are protected over the long term.
Policies:
2.3.1
The settlement boundaries illustrated on Schedule A, Municipal Structure and on
Schedule B, Land Use, serve to distinguish between areas intended for future urban
development and areas where agriculture or other rural uses are intended to remain
predominant over the long term.
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2.3.2
During the life of this Plan, it is anticipated that the Town will reach full build-out
of its designated greenfield areas within the existing settlement boundaries. At
build-out, the population of the Town is anticipated to reach approximately
55,500 persons, based on the build-out of designated greenfield areas and an
estimate of intensification potential. This build-out is expected to occur well
before the end of the planning period in 2026. The majority of that population will
be located within the Urban Settlements. Limited growth may occur within the Village
Settlements.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.3.3
Infill and intensification are encouraged and will be facilitated within the delineated built
up areas of the Urban Settlements, as well as within the Village Settlements, which are
identified as undelineated built-up areas by the Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Core Commercial Areas within the Urban Settlements
are recognized and planned for as intensification corridors subject to the policies
contained within the secondary plans for those areas. New and updated secondary plans
shall identify additional opportunities for infill and intensification and designate such
areas as intensification areas with appropriate minimum and maximum densities. Such
studies shall also protect and maintain stable residential neighbourhoods from infill and
intensification which is out of keeping with the physical character of those
neighbourhoods.
2.3.4
The Town shall target for approximately 20 per cent of new dwelling units to be
provided through intensification after 2015.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.3.5
In order to achieve the employment objective of one job for every two residents,
an employment target of 27,750 will need to be achieved by 2026. It is anticipated
that approximately 60 per cent of jobs will occur on traditional employment lands and
enough lands must be designated to achieve that target. The remainder of the
employment will be located in the living areas through commercial, institutional and
government related jobs and in the Countryside through agricultural and rural related
jobs.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.3.6 The Simcoe Area Growth Plan and the Town’s Growth Management Strategy shall be
incorporated into this Plan by subsequent Official Plan amendment and shall update the
targets set out in this Section and, where necessary and justified, the boundaries of
settlements.
2.3.7
Amendments to the growth projections or to settlement boundaries shall only be
considered on a comprehensive basis at the time of the 5 year review or other
comprehensive review, unless otherwise set out in this Plan. Such reviews shall include
an update of the Growth Management study forecasts and analyses.
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MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
An update of the Growth Management Study undertaken during the 5 year review shall
consider the following matters:
(i)
Statistical records of housing unit completions in previous years.
(ii)
Statistical records of the amount of vacant employment land absorbed in previous
years.
(iii)
Comparison of employment verses population to determine the Town’s success in
moving towards its employment target.
(iv)
Comparison of these actual development trends to those forecast in the Innisfil
Growth Management Study, Population and Employment Forecast, November
2005 and any County or Provincial forecast for the area.
(v)
Determination of the amount of undeveloped land, including residential and
employment designated lands, remaining within the settlement area boundaries,
and the potential to accommodate future population and employment through
redevelopment, infilling or intensification of developed lands within the built
boundary of settlement areas.
(vi)
Assessment based on population forecasts and actual development trends, of
whether there is sufficient residential land designated in approved Secondary
Plans to maintain a continuous 10-year supply of land for housing until the next 5
year review. At the mid point of the planning period, the Growth Management
Study should ensure that there is sufficient land within the settlement boundaries
to accommodate the projected housing needs for up to 20 years. Analysis of
supply should consider not just quantitative matters, but also qualitative matters
including providing a full range of housing to meet the varying needs and
preferences of current and future population and households.
(vii)
Assessment, based on the employment forecasts and actual development trends,
of whether there is sufficient land to achieve the employment target ratio and
whether the available inventory is adequate and suitable to meet the diverse needs
of potential industrial users. Such analysis should consider both the qualitative
and quantitative aspects of the vacant industrial inventory, including the available
range in size, exposure, accessibility and other factors.
viii)
Changes in County or Provincial Policy and other legislative matters that may
arise.
(ix)
If any of the above-noted requirements in paragraphs v) or vi) cannot be achieved,
then a Settlement Boundary Expansion Study should be initiated by the Town.
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MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
When undertaking a Settlement Boundary Expansion Study, the Town shall consider the
following matters in assessing potential areas for expansion:
(i)
The size of the expansion proposed is to be determined after considering:
 opportunities for intensification within the built boundary,
 a compact, transit supportive urban form which can accommodate a range and
mix of housing types within the proposed expansion,
 the ability to meet a minimum density target of not less than 50 residents and
jobs per gross hectare while also providing an appropriate transition to adjacent
residential areas and a housing form in keeping with the character of the
settlement area,
 updated projections of population and households, housing needs by type,
employment and employment land needs by major category.
(ii)
Alternatives for settlement expansion shall not include lands designated as
Specialty Crop Areas.
(iii)
Alternatives for settlement expansion shall only include lands designated
Agricultural Area where it has been demonstrated that there are no reasonable
alternatives which avoid prime agricultural lands or which are on lower priority
agricultural lands.
iv)
Alternatives for settlement expansion which protect existing licensed aggregate
operations and/or demonstrate that the proposed expansion will not result in the
preclusion or hindrance of the establishment of new mineral aggregate operations
or access to mineral aggregate resources within high potential resource areas.
(v)
A comparative assessment is undertaken to determine the impact of the alternative
settlement expansions on agricultural operations adjacent or close to the
alternative settlement expansions, and to show that any impacts from the preferred
expansion are mitigated to the extent feasible.
(vi)
Alternatives for settlement expansion protect significant natural environmental
features, demonstrate that the Natural Heritage System can be maintained and
refined, and minimize the potential impact on the quality or quantity of ground
water and surface water.
(vii)
Ability to achieve the target employment activity rate set out in Section 2.3.5.
(viii)
The areas considered for expansion form logical extensions of a settlement area,
considering both the proposed land uses in the extension areas and existing
adjacent uses within the settlement boundary.
(ix)
The areas considered for expansion maintain a functional separation between
communities and foster the feeling of separate, identifiable communities.
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(x)
Areas considered for expansion are physically suitable in terms of topography,
soil and drainage characteristics.
(xi)
A fiscal impact assessment is undertaken of the current assessment ratios
(residential/non-residential) which demonstrates how the options for settlement
expansion will improve the ratio, and how the development can be phased to
ensure the ratio is improved.
(xii)
The expansion can be serviced by transportation infrastructure, transit, municipal
sewage and water services, and storm water management, in an efficient and costeffective manner.
(xiii)
Municipal service priorities, such as community and health care facilities, are
advanced through the preferred settlement expansion.
(xiv)
A suitable strategy for the staging, financing and construction of the infrastructure
for the expansion is developed.
(xv)
New residential expansion areas are phased to ensure that new employment areas
can be developed in tandem. In this regard, new residential expansion areas shall
not proceed beyond Secondary Plan approval until employment lands expansion
areas have an approved Secondary Plan, an approved servicing strategy, the
required Environmental Assessments for servicing infrastructure are completed
and a financing strategy is in place.
(xvi)
The proposed expansion area offers the most efficient alternative for utilizing
existing community facilities where capacity is available and can provide a full
range of services to its residents.
(xvii) Any area proposed for expansion shall be planned to:
• accommodate a compact, transit-supportive form with a mix of uses and
densities,
• meet the minimum density target of 50 residents and jobs per gross hectare in
conjunction with other designated greenfield areas,
• complement the existing Core Commercial Areas,
• serve the needs of its population with ample parkland and facilities, and
• maximize the use of land, existing infrastructure and community facilities.
Appeal # 6 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.3.10 Planning for infrastructure and public service facilities shall be integrated with the
planning for development, both intensification and greenfield development, to ensure that
public infrastructure and services are available to meet current and projected needs while
being provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
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2.3.11 In identifying intensification areas as per Section 2.3.3 and areas for settlement boundary
expansion as per Section 2.3.9, consideration should be given to opportunities to optimize
existing infrastructure and public service facilities, wherever feasible and cost effective,
prior to consideration of new infrastructure and public service facilities.
2.4
NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM
Intent:
A Natural Heritage System (NHS) recognizes the interdependence of natural environmental
features and seeks to incorporate them into a single system. Among a number of ecological
functions, an NHS preserves linkages to facilitate the movement of flora and fauna, and protects
and enhances surface and groundwater quality. A Natural Heritage System thus seeks to
maintain ecological linkages among natural heritage features on an ecosystem basis, such that
their existing functions are maintained or enhanced.
The Natural Heritage System, shown on Schedule A, builds upon the County Greenlands System
such that it integrates and links local natural heritage features of significance with the broader
County level initiative.
The Natural Heritage System represents areas where it is desirable to maintain existing function
and link environmental features within the Town. It is a schematic delineation of where local
and regional linkages among natural environment features may exist. Only the larger natural
environmental features and those where an apparent linkage to the system exists are identified.
Other natural environmental features are included in the Natural Environmental Area designation
as set out in Section 3.1.
The Natural Heritage System is an overlay designation and provides additional natural heritage
protection policies to those set out in Section 3.1. It is not intended to affect the continuation of
existing uses or prohibit future development, unless otherwise designated on the land use
Schedules B and B1 to B14. It is the intent, however, that new development maintains and
protects the function of these linkages. Significant natural features within and outside the
Natural Heritage System (e.g., woodlands, wetlands, etc.) will be delineated and protected
through specific policies in the Natural Environment Designation as set out in Section 3.1.
Goals:
 To protect and enhance the natural environment of the Town.
Objectives:
1. To maintain, restore and enhance the biological diversity of natural heritage features
and their long term ecological function within the context of a Natural Heritage System.
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2. To maintain, restore and where possible improve, the functional connections among
natural heritage features (i.e., improve the ability for flora and fauna to move within the
natural Heritage System).
3. To protect, improve or restore the quality and quantity of water.
4. To identify surface water features, ground water features, hydrologic functions and
natural heritage features and areas, and the linkages and related functions among them,
which are necessary for the ecological and hydrological integrity of the Town’s
watersheds.
5. To promote the rehabilitation of the Natural Heritage System, including linkages among
existing natural heritage features.
6. To conserve the natural character, form, and function of environmental features within a
local Natural Heritage System, as a means of sustaining and promoting the natural
heritage of the Town of Innisfil.
Policies:
2.4.1 The boundaries of the Natural Heritage System, as shown on Schedule A, are schematic
and shall be refined if and when land use changes are proposed. At that time, the spatial
extent and functional requirements of linkages shall be determined through a watershed
plan, Secondary Plan and /or Environmental Impact Study (EIS) process and the
boundaries of the NHS refined using the principles provided in Section 2.4.7. Where
such studies delineate lands to be protected from development in order to maintain the
linkage function, these areas may be designated Natural Environmental Area as per
Section 3.1 and shown on Schedules B and B1 to B14.
2.4.2
Where no land uses changes are contemplated, the protection and enhancement of
linkages within the Natural Heritage System shall be encouraged through land
stewardship.
2.4.3
The Natural Heritage System, illustrated on Schedule A, includes the larger Natural
Environmental Area designations (as per Section 3.1.1) along with linkages among them.
These linkages should, wherever possible, be located along watercourses or recognizable
topographical features. In some cases, connections may extend through lands that are
currently in agricultural use, and may also cross roads.
Appeal #7 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.4.4
Through a watershed plan, Secondary Plan and /or Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
additional linkages between Natural Environmental Area designations may be identified
using the principles of 2.4.7. These linkages will be considered to form part of the
Natural Heritage System and shall be protected from development. Lands comprising the
linkage may also be designated Natural Environmental Area as per Section 3.1.1.2.
Appeal #8 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
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Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.4.5
Natural Environmental Areas referred to in Section 2.4.3, and as shown on Schedules B
and B1 to B14, shall be protected and designated through the land use policies of Section
3.1, regardless of whether they are located within the Natural Heritage System as
illustrated on Schedule A.
Appeal #9 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.4.6
The uses permitted in the Natural Heritage System shall be those set out in Section
3.1.1.4.
Appeal #10 insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th Sideroad
and Mapleview Drive.
2.4.7 The following general principles shall be used for delineating the Natural Heritage
System:

Incorporate Natural Environmental Area designated features, as set out in Section
3.1, among which functional linkages can be established.

Preserve, and where possible improve, functional connections among natural
heritage features;

In particular, maintain connections between open water features (e.g., ponds and
small lakes) and upland woods;

Include local level connections where ever practical and ecologically desirable;

Wherever possible, include coldwater streams, headwater wetlands and associated
woodlands;

Provide for linkages that extend outside of the Town boundaries as generally
delineated on Schedule A;

Link woodlands that occur along watercourses; and

Evaluate the role of smaller woodlands and meadows, and the linkages among
them and other Natural Environmental Area features, and incorporate them into
the Natural Heritage System where appropriate.
Appeal #11 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of the 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.5
URBAN SETTLEMENTS
Intent:
Urban Settlements are the primary focus of and location for urban growth within the Town of
Innisfil and are intended to provide for a broad range of housing opportunities, commercial
facilities and services, recreation, culture, government facilities and services and employment
opportunities.
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Goals:
 To accommodate the majority of the future growth in fully serviced areas which provide
for a broad range of housing, services, shops, recreation, institutions and employment.
Objectives:
1. To permit growth to occur in a controlled, orderly fashion on full municipal services.
2. To ensure that the boundaries, separations and intervening land uses between Urban
Settlements contribute to the vision of a “community of communities”.
3. To ensure retail services are made available in every urban settlement and that the
function and viability of the Core Commercial Areas are protected and maintained.
Policies:
2.5.1 The following areas are delineated as Urban Settlements on Schedule A: Alcona,
Cookstown, Lefroy-Belle Ewart, Sandy Cove and Innisfil Heights.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text
2.5.2
Urban Settlements will accommodate the majority of residential and employment growth
within the municipality and will be based on full municipal services.
2.5.3
Table One identifies the planned population and employment within each Urban
Settlement.
Appeal #14 as it relates to Section 2.5.3 and Table One in their entirety.
Table One
Planned Population and Employment
Urban Settlement
Planned Population
Planned
Employment*
Alcona
22,000
NA
Cookstown
2,100
100
Lefroy - Belle Ewart
8,350
NA
8,500**
NA
Sandy Cove
Innisfil Heights
120
11,000
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded and underlined text
* Employment in employment areas. Additional employment will occur in the Urban
Settlements through commercial, service, and institutional jobs as well as home occupations.
** Tentative to be confirmed through a Secondary Plan study.
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2.5.4
Development necessitating a change in land use designation within Urban Settlements
will only be permitted once a Secondary Plan is adopted for each settlement. The study
requirements of which are set out in Section 9.18.1.
Appeal #15 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.5.5
Each Urban Settlement may be comprised of three key structural elements: living areas,
employment areas and core commercial areas. The land use policies of this plan and the
secondary plans shall reinforce these key structural elements and ensure their general
delineation and viability.
2.5.6
Schedules B1, B2, B3 and B5 delineate the built boundary in Alcona, Cookstown,
Lefroy-Belle Ewart and Sandy Cove respectively in accordance with Policy 2.2.3.5 of the
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. A built boundary for Sandy Cove and
Lefroy – Belle Ewart were not delineated in the Built Boundary for the Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe. However, these Urban Settlements fit the criteria for a
delineated built boundary as they will accommodate significant future residential growth
and will be a focus for intensification.
2.5.7
Residential development within the built boundary is considered intensification and will
contribute to the Town’s intensification target in Section 2.3.4. Between the built
boundary and the Urban Settlement boundary, the lands shall be recognized as
“designated greenfield areas”, and the minimum designated greenfield area density
targets must be achieved.
2.5.8
With the designated greenfield areas, a minimum density of 50 persons and jobs per
hectares should be achieved exclusive of employment areas. Employment areas
comprise lands designated Business Park, General Industrial Area and Light Industrial
Service. Within the designated greenfield area component of employment areas, a
minimum density of 30 jobs per hectares should be achieved.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.5.9
Urban Settlements should be spatially and functionally separated from one another with
intervening countryside or open space features in order to maintain the vision of Innisfil
as a “community of communities”.
2.5.10 New greenfield development will be phased based on the growth needs, servicing
capability and relationship between employment and housing growth in terms of the
ability achieve the employment activity rate target of Section 2.3.5. In this regard,
employment areas and areas in support of employment growth shall be given priority
over other settlement areas.
2.5.11 When considering the extension of services into designated greenfield areas within an
Urban Settlement and the phasing of such development, the Town shall give priority to
development adjacent to existing built up areas, but shall be flexible in order to maintain
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a healthy housing market and to encourage competition and variety in the production of
new housing stock.
2.5.12 Upon the completion of Secondary Plans, development within the Urban Settlements
shall proceed by plan of subdivision, rezoning and / or site plan approval only when the
required municipal water supply and distribution facilities, municipal sewage
infrastructure, storm water management facilities, and transportation facilities identified
in the Secondary Plan and supporting Master Drainage Plan, Servicing Master Plan and
Transportation Master Plans are available, or commitments have been made and
approved to make the necessary infrastructure available.
Appeal #17 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
2.5.13 Sandy Cove is identified in Schedule A as an Urban Settlement in the Official Plan. A
Secondary Plan study shall be undertaken for the entire settlement area, and shall as one
study component confirm the settlement boundaries. As much of the area is currently
built with urban uses, the full range of studies set out in Section 9.18.1 shall not be
required. The Secondary Plan shall, however, address the following matters in addition
to the settlement boundaries:
i)
The appropriate designation of a series of small rural designated parcels within the
Urban Settlement study boundaries. The Secondary Plan study shall determine
through an environmental analysis the extent and significance of environmental
features and functions on these parcels and the appropriateness for infill residential
development as per Section 9.18.1ii;
ii)
Other opportunities for infill and intensification;
iii)
The physical extent, characteristics and policies for a potential commercial core
node on 25th Sideroad south of Lockhart Road;
iv)
The appropriate type and density of housing permitted on lands designated
Residential Retirement which would encourage a variety of housing types and
densities;
v)
Ultimate population target and the servicing capacity available to the area;
vi)
Within the lands designated as Sandy Cove Future Expansion Area on Schedule B5, studies shall be undertaken prior to Secondary Plan approval to address matters
of required servicing infrastructure, stormwater management, transportation and
transit infrastructure, and environmental features to be protected as more
specifically set out in Section 3.3.4.19.
This policy is not intended to delay any applications for rezoning or plan of subdivision
that are implementing the current Official Plan designations in the settlement area.
Appeal #18 only insofar as it relates to the lands located at the southeast corner of 25th
Sideroad and Mapleview Drive.
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MUNICIPAL STRUCTURE
VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS
Intent:
The Village Settlements include the small historic settlements along Yonge Street and
Lake Simcoe, which are partially serviced. It is intended that these areas retain their
current small village character and accommodate limited new development on municipal
water and private septic systems.
Goals:

To maintain the small village character of the Village Settlements while permitting
limited growth.
Objectives:
1. To permit limited residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and recreation
uses to serve the residents of each village settlement and the surrounding agricultural
/ rural / resort community.
2.
To permit limited infilling and rounding out of Village Settlements subject to the
policies of this Plan.
Policies:
2.6.1 The following areas are delineated as Village Settlements on Schedule A: Stroud,
Churchill, Fennell’s Corners and Gilford.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.6.2
Village Settlements will primarily be comprised of large lot single detached dwellings on
partial services, small scale local serving commercial uses, churches, schools and other
local institutional uses and parks, open space and recreational uses.
2.6.3
Development shall occur in accordance with the specific policies in the Village
Residential, Village Commercial and Institutional designations set out in Section 3 and
the detailed mapping of land uses within each Village Settlement delineated on
Schedules B7, B8, B9 and B10.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.6.4
In keeping with the municipal strategy to direct growth to fully serviced Urban
Settlements, growth in Village Settlements will be limited to infill, minor expansions and
rounding out of the boundaries of the settlement area, as per Section 2.6.5.
2.6.5
Minor expansions and rounding out of a Village Settlement shall be considered as part of
a municipal comprehensive review which shall consider the following matters prior to
adoption of an Official Plan Amendment:
i)
a settlement capability study to evaluate servicing alternatives and demonstrate
that development on private or communal services is feasible, provided;
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a) a maximum of 5 new lots are permitted where private septic services are the
preferred servicing alternative;
b) communal sewage disposal is the preferred servicing option for more than 5
lots;
c) in the case of rounding out of existing partially serviced Village Settlements,
more than 5 lots on private septic services may be permitted provided the
settlement capability study determines these privately serviced lots are
feasible; and
d) for all private septic serviced or partially serviced lots, sufficient reserve
sewage system capacity is confirmed within the Town’s municipal sewer
treatment systems to treat for hauled sewage from the private systems or
partial services;
e) where municipal water is provided, confirmation of sufficient capacity.
ii)
demonstration that the expansion area can be serviced by transportation
infrastructure, water services and storm water management in an efficient and
cost-effective manner; and
iii)
matters set out in Section 2.3.9 (i) first and 4th bullets, (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi),
(viii), (ix), (x), (xi), and (xiv).
2.6.6
It is anticipated that all new plans of subdivision will be serviced with municipal water
and private septic or communal services. New residential and commercial growth,
including new infill lots, will not be permitted unless accompanied by a hydrogeological
study to the satisfaction of the Town indicating that the MOE reasonable use guidelines
for septic systems can be achieved. Unless a settlement capability study under Section
2.6.5 has been conducted, applications for multi-lot development shall also be
accompanied by an evaluation of servicing alternatives (i.e. communal or individual)
including justification for the proposed form of servicing.
2.6.7
Despite the policies of Section 2.6.5 (i) and 2.6.6, it is the policy of the Town not to
assume ownership of communal sewage servicing systems. The effect of this policy may
be to preclude future proposed development.
2.6.8
Commercial uses sufficient to support the convenience and day-to-day needs of the
Village Settlement and the surrounding agricultural/rural community should be
encouraged.
2.6.9
If full municipal services are extended to any of the Village Settlements, the Village
Settlement shall be redesignated as an Urban Settlement and a secondary plan shall be
prepared addressing the matters set out in Section 9.18. The secondary plan study shall
also delineate a built boundary for the settlement area.
2.6.10 The Village Settlements are identified as undelineated built up areas by the Built
Boundary for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. As such, all
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residential growth within the Village Settlements shall contribute to the intensification
target set out in Section 2.3.4.
2.7
LAKE SIMCOE SHORELINE
Intent:
The Lake Simcoe Shoreline represents the lands along Lake Simcoe including Kempenfelt Bay
and Cooks Bay, as shown on Schedule A. It is an area of competing land use and regulatory
interests. Much of the shoreline has historically been developed for seasonal cottages, full time
dwellings, small scale seasonal resorts, marinas and other tourism commercial uses, as well as
Urban and Village Settlements including Alcona, Sandy Cove, Lefroy/Belle Ewart and Gilford.
Very little of the shoreline is left in an undeveloped state. However, the entire shoreline edge is
considered a natural heritage feature and designated Natural Environmental Area. Outside of the
Urban and Village Settlements, the shoreline is considered part of the Countryside, despite in
many areas having a developed character. In these developed areas of the Countryside, only
limited further development is permitted, which is related to lake-based recreational activities.
Increasingly the seasonal cottages are being converted or replaced by larger full time residences.
Shoreline Residential Areas outside of Urban and Village Settlements shall remain as
predominately small scale, residential areas. Limited infilling that maintains the character of the
area will be permitted. Access to the waterfront is also an important principle for residents and
should be improved where possible. Residents are also desirous of improving the water quality
of the lake. Providing full municipal sewer services, to portions of the Lake Simcoe Shoreline
Area, will assist in improving the water quality of the Lake.
Goals:
 To maintain the majority of the Lake Simcoe Shoreline as a residential and recreational
area.
 To provide adequate vegetative buffering and development setbacks along the shoreline
of Lake Simcoe.
Objectives:
1. To provide for both permanent residential and seasonal residential uses.
2. To ensure that any development, redevelopment or site alteration in shoreline
hazards related to flooding, erosion and dynamic beach will be designed in
accordance with accepted standards and procedures.
3. To encourage public land acquisition and improve public access to Lake Simcoe.
4. To improve the water quality of Lake Simcoe through proper land management and,
where feasible, municipal services along the Shoreline Area.
5. To increase the natural cover along the Shoreline Area and encourage shoreline
naturalization.
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6. To link the natural heritage system to Lake Simcoe.
Policies:
2.7.1 The Lake Simcoe Shoreline is schematically delineated on Schedule A.
2.7.2
Outside of the Urban and Village Settlements, existing developed portions of the Lake
Simcoe Shoreline are primarily comprised of existing dwellings and uses and lake-based
recreational activities such as, marinas, tourist and resort oriented commercial uses,
recreational uses and limited convenience oriented commercial uses. As well, it is the
intention of this Plan that existing developed portions of the Lake Simcoe Shoreline shall
maintain their residential and recreational character.
2.7.3
Development shall occur in accordance with the applicable land use policies set out in
Section 3 and the detailed mapping of land uses delineated on Schedules B, B1, B3, B5,
B10, B11, B12, B13 and B14.
2.7.4
In keeping with the municipal strategy to direct growth to fully serviced Urban
Settlements, growth in the Lake Simcoe Shoreline shall be directed to settlements and
outside of settlements, shall be limited in scale to infill, minor expansions and rounding
out of existing developed shoreline areas, delineated on Schedules B10, B11, B12, B13
and B14. Such minor expansions and rounding out shall not exceed 3 new lots, except
where zoning, existing at the time of approval of this Plan, permits a greater number of
lots based on minimum lot size.
2.7.5
Infill development and minor expansions within the existing developed portions of the
Lake Simcoe Shoreline outside of settlements will only be permitted once a Master
Drainage Plan is completed that addresses flooding, stormwater management, and high
water table constraints. The study should identify means through new development to
preserve and enhance drainage outlets to Lake Simcoe and reduce flooding.
2.7.6
Larger scale commercial facilities and community services, other than marinas and resort
recreational uses, shall be directed to and provided in the Urban Settlements.
Commercial and community services, beyond those currently in existence outside of the
settlements, shall generally not be permitted unless it is related to shoreline activities,
cannot be located in an Urban or Village Settlement, and a demand for the use is proven
to the satisfaction of the Town.
2.7.7 It is the long term intention of the Town to provide a central water supply and sewage
collection and disposal system along the Lake Simcoe Shoreline from Concession I to
XII including Big Bay Point subject to an approved EA. Conversion of existing
individual septic systems to municipal sanitary servicing will have a significant benefit to
Lake Simcoe. Further infilling and new lot creations may not be permitted on an
individual or more comprehensive basis until these municipal servicing systems are in
place because of the negative impact of private services on the environment.
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2.7.8 Where municipal sewer services are not available, new lots should not be approved unless
accompanied by a hydrogeological study to the satisfaction of the Town indicating that
the MOE reasonable use guidelines for septic systems can be met and provided no more
than 3 new lots are created except where zoning existing at the time of approval of this
plan permits a greater number of lots based on minimum lot size.
2.7.9
The area of the Old Lake Algonquin Shoreline along Kempenfelt Bay shall be maintained
in its natural state to provide protection to the shoreline from sedimentation and erosion.
In this regard, these areas shall be included within the Natural Environmental Area
designation and no buildings or structures shall be permitted except that a properly
constructed access to the lake shall be considered in consultation with the Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority. Consideration shall also be given to the designation and
protection of significant woodlands along the Lake Simcoe Shoreline. Where
development is proposed in these areas, the top of bank shall be established by a
registered Ontario Land Surveyor and the limits of development within these areas shall
be established through an Environmental Impact Study in consultation with the County
and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
2.7.10 Existing development along the Lake Simcoe Shoreline shall be encouraged and new
development shall be required to maintain a naturalized vegetative strip adjacent to the
waters edge and to maintain a naturalized shoreline in order to improve water quality and
fish habitat.
2.7.11 Where feasible, as part of any development or re-development along the Lake Simcoe
Shoreline, the Town shall encourage the replacement, in consultation with the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources, of hard
shoreline structures (such as armour stone, concrete wrip-wrap, iron sheeting, etc.) with a
naturalized shoreline including native vegetation.
2.7.12 The Town will endeavour to increase the amount of publicly accessible open space along
the Lake Simcoe shoreline in accordance with policies 3.10.5 and 3.10.11.
2.7.13 The creation of new lots shall generally be directed to areas outside of hazardous lands
adjacent to lake Simcoe which are impacted by flooding, erosion and dynamic beach
hazards.
2.7.14 The LSRCA may require the establishment of conservation easements, under the
Conservation Land Act, through the planning and development process in order to protect
environmental areas along Lake Simcoe.
2.8
COUNTRYSIDE
Intent:
The Countryside area represents lands designated as Specialty Crop Area, Agricultural Area,
Rural Area, Rural Industrial, Rural Commercial, Institutional and Open Space, along with areas
of high potential mineral aggregate resources. It is the intent of this Plan to preserve and protect
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prime agricultural areas, maintain the viability of farming and preserve the rural farm character
within the Countryside Area. With a growing urban community, it is recognized that increased
conflicts will likely occur between the farm operations and non-farm and urban uses. These
potential conflicts need to be minimized to the extent possible through the application of the
policies of this Plan.
Goals:
 To preserve the rural farm character of the countryside areas of the Town
 To preserve prime agricultural areas for a wide variety of agricultural uses.
Objectives:
1. To protect specialty crop and prime agricultural areas for long-term use for
agriculture.
2. To encourage and provide for a broad range of agricultural uses and rural uses.
3. To direct development to the Urban and Village Settlements, but where rural land
uses cannot be located in these settlements to direct such uses to the Rural Area
designation.
Policies:
2.8.1 The Countryside shall be delineated predominantly into three designations on the Land
Use Schedule B. These designations shall include Specialty Crop Area, Agriculture Area
and Rural Area as per sections 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 respectively. As well, other
designations in the Countryside include Shoreline Residential Area, Shoreline
Commercial Area, Rural Industrial, Highway Commercial Area, Extractive Industrial
Area and Parks and Open Space.
2.8.2
The Town shall direct development to Urban and Village Settlements, except where
necessary for development related to the management or use of resources, resource based
recreational activities and rural land uses that cannot be located in Urban and Village
Settlements. In this respect, Rural, non-agricultural uses shall be limited and only
permitted pursuant to the general direction of this Section and the Rural Area land use
policies of Section 3.
2.8.3
The Town shall avoid matters of incompatibility which may arise between farming
operations and the Urban and Village Settlements through compliance with the minimum
distance separation formulae, buffering in urban areas abutting farm operations, and
providing means to minimize traffic conflicts on Town roads.
2.8.4
The Town shall encourage a broad range of agriculture uses within the Countryside
including permitting those related to farming as of right in the land use designations and
zoning by-law.
2.8.5
Home industries, home occupations, farm gate sales, fruit and vegetable markets and
other activities which produce value-added agricultural products from the farm operation
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shall be permitted throughout the Countryside in order to assist the farming community
supplement their incomes as per the policies of this plan.
2.8.6
New rural commercial, rural industrial or institutional uses, may be permitted in the
Countryside Area through an Official Plan Amendment, provided it is demonstrated that:
i) the proposed use is a rural land use that cannot be located in Village or Urban
Settlements; or
ii) the proposed use is related to the management or use of resources or resource-based
recreation; and
iii) the propose site is not within a Specialty Crop designation; and
iv) if in the Agricultural Area designation, the proposed use shall be limited and meet the
requirements of Sections 2.8.8 and 3.2.2.8.
2.8.7
New non-farm, rural residential uses shall not be permitted within Specialty Crop Area or
Agricultural Area designations, and in only limited circumstances in the Rural
designation as per the policies of the Rural Area designation.
2.8.8
Applications for rural, non-agricultural uses shall be directed to Rural Areas; shall
mitigate to the extent feasible impacts on surrounding agricultural operations; and shall
comply with the minimum distance separation formulae.
2.9
MUNICIPAL CIVIC CAMPUS
Intent:
Through the preparation of this Plan, the public consistently raised the need for an
identifiable centre to the municipality which could be used as a central meeting place and
focus for community wide activities. With the municipal offices and the Multi Use
Recreational Facility located at Innisfil Beach Road and Yonge Street, a central civic
service node is emerging. This location has the advantage of neutrality, in that it is not
located in any of the existing designated settlements.
Goals:

To create an identifiable civic node for the Town.
Objectives:
1. To create a central gathering place for the residents of the Town.
2. To consider directing all major public facilities to the Municipal Civic Campus.
Policies:
2.9.1 The Municipal Civic Campus is identified schematically on Schedule A: Municipal
Structure Map.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
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All future major cultural, recreational and government facilities should be considered
within the Municipal Civic Campus.
2.9.3 Large scale industrial, retail or service commercial uses shall be directed to the Urban
Settlements. However, limited service commercial uses serving the patrons and
employees of the Municipal Civic Campus should be permitted, subject to the
policies of Section 3.2.2 and 3.2.3.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.10 HOUSING
Intent:
The Provincial Policy Statement (2005) requires municipalities to provide a range of
housing types and opportunities to accommodate residential growth. As part of the
accommodation of growth, it also requires a consideration of opportunities for residential
intensification and redevelopment, as does the Growth Plan (2006). In Innisfil, due to the
lack of brownfield lands and little underutilized commercial lands, there are limited
opportunities for intensification. Opportunities are largely limited to infill on previously
undeveloped sites, severance of large lots, accessory dwelling units and low-rise, multistorey mixed use intensification in the core commercial area of Alcona. Facilitating
opportunities for infill and intensification will require a balance to ensure that adjacent
residents are not unduly impacted and the existing character of residential
neighbourhoods are protected.
Goals:

To accommodate future housing demands while maintaining the character of
established neighbourhoods.
Objectives:
1) To maintain at a minimum a 10 year supply of residential designated land in order
to ensure that housing prices remain affordable.
2) To provide a range of lot sizes and densities, housing types, and tenure, provided
the scale and massing of development is in keeping with the character of the Town.
3) To encourage residential intensification throughout the community as appropriate
opportunities arise through infill, redevelopment, conversion or other methods of
residential and mixed-use intensification which are in keeping with the scale and
character of the surrounding residential area.
Policies:
2.10.1 Council shall encourage the development industry to provide housing which includes a
variety of dwelling unit types in terms of density, tenure, unit size and price including
special needs housing.
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2.10.2
The Town shall maintain at all times a 10 year supply of residentially designated lands.
In this context, designated means in approved Secondary Plans where applicable.
2.10.3
Council shall endeavour to maintain at all times a 3 year supply of housing units on
lands suitably zoned to facilitate residential intensification and redevelopment and in
registered, or draft approved plans of subdivision. The Town shall also endeavour to
ensure sufficient servicing capacity to accommodate this housing.
2.10.4
The Town shall permit and facilitate all forms of residential intensification and
redevelopment through the review of site specific applications and studies undertaken
through the completion of Secondary Plans.
2.10.5
In considering applications for infill and intensification, the Town shall consider the
impact on adjacent residential uses including overlook and shadowing, the character of
the surrounding area and the need for a transition in heights and densities adjacent to
existing residential uses.
2.10.6
In order to properly facilitate infill and intensification, the Town shall review and
update the Alcona and Cookstown Secondary Plans to identify and facilitate
opportunities for infill and identify areas of intensification while minimizing impact
upon and protecting the character of existing residential neighbourhoods.
2.10.7
Where full municipal services are extended to Urban and Village Settlements, the Town
shall undertake an intensification study to determine opportunities for infill and identify
areas of intensification along with appropriate policies on minimum lot sizes and
densities, setbacks and transition requirements to govern future applications for
severances and intensification. Where full municipal services are extended to the
Shoreline Area outside of settlements, the Town shall undertake an intensification study
to determine opportunities for infill in keeping with the minimum lot size set out in
existing zoning at the time of approval of this Plan or a maximum of 3 new lots, which
ever is greater.
2.10.8
The Town shall endeavour to achieve a housing mix of 75% low density housing forms
and 25% medium and high density housing forms during the period of this Plan.
2.10.9
The Town shall promote and establish, in appropriate locations, residential standards,
which facilitate compact form, efficiently use of land and resources and support the use
of public transit.
2.10.10 The Town will facilitate the provision of affordable housing by:
1. Providing for second dwelling units on properties with single detached, semi
detached, and street townhouse dwellings in accordance with the provisions
contained in the Town's Zoning By-Law, as amended, while ensuring that second
dwelling units appropriately suit the character of the surrounding neighbourhood
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and are constructed in accordance with any applicable urban design polices and/or
guidelines.;
2. Encouraging the construction of second dwelling units by the developer in new
plans of subdivision and in appropriate locations, as identified by the Town;
3. Permitting on a temporary basis, small accommodation units known as “Garden
Suites” (also known as “Granny Flats”) for a period of up to 20 years;
4. Encouraging the provision of rental accommodation; and
5. Providing that 25% of all new housing be in medium and high density housing
forms.
2.10.11 The Town shall participate in the County of Simcoe’s efforts to establish an affordable
housing target for the County. That target shall be incorporated into this Official Plan,
along with strategies to implement the target, through a subsequent amendment.
2.10.12 The implementing zoning by-law shall identify the provisions for which second
dwelling units will be permitted in the Town. The zoning by-law may establish
regulations for second dwelling units including matters such as:
i.
compliance with all applicable health and safety standards, including but not
necessarily limited to those set out in the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire
Code, and Ontario Electrical Code;
ii.
compliance with the natural hazard and natural heritage policies and provisions
of the Provincial Policy Statement, Lake Simcoe Protection Plan and Ontario
Regulation 179/06 under the Conservation Authorities Act.
iii.
parking requirements for both residential units and maximum size and number of
driveways;
iv.
requirements regarding the exterior appearance of the primary dwelling and/or
second dwelling unit;
v.
yard, lot size, setback, and/or landscaping requirements;
vi.
minimum and maximum size and number of bedrooms;
vii.
servicing requirements;
viii.
entrance and access to the second dwelling unit;
ix.
minimum outdoor amenity areas;
x.
maximum density and distribution of second dwelling units;
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A registration or licensing program to regulate second dwelling units."
2.10.13 The Town shall monitor the production of housing on an annual basis.
2.10.14 Upon the availability of full services in Village Settlements, the Town shall undertake
Secondary Plan studies to ensure that lands are designated to permit a range of housing
forms.
2.10.15 Council shall encourage developers of commercial projects to include provision for
residential units as part of the development, where appropriate. The land use policies
of this Plan should facilitate that opportunity.
2.10.16 It is the policy of the Town to co-operate at the County level with providers of assisted
and special needs housing to ensure that households in need of assisted housing can be
accommodated and that a common waiting list for the area be established in
conjunction with providers to help identify priorities and need within the County.
2.10.17 If the Provincial Policies with respect to housing mix and density change, Council may
revisit the policies of this plan with respect to minimum and maximum residential
densities and the mix of housing types.
2.11 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Intent:
The long term goal of the municipality is to have one job per two residents (or 50%
employment to population activity rate) which means that the Town’s full labour force
could work in the Town. There is also a need to re-balance the residential/non-residential tax
base within the Town. To achieve this target a substantial area of land needs to be fully serviced
for employment uses. The key area to attract industry is along the Highway 400 frontage
and in the vicinity of existing and potential future interchanges.
Appeal #19 insofar as it relates to the bolded text.
Goals:
 To achieve a ratio of one job for every two residents.
Appeal #20 as it relates to the Goal.
Objectives:
1. To provide fully serviced employment lands along the Highway 400 corridor in the
Innisfil Heights Business Park.
Appeal #21 insofar as it relates to Objective #1.
2. To actively promote the Town as an employment destination.
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3. To provide for a broad range of commercial activities and services to meet the
diverse needs of Innisfil’s residents, businesses and institutions, as well as those
from the surrounding areas, and to generate employment, investment and municipal
revenues.
4. To ensure that Innisfil becomes a complete community with a diverse mix of
employment, community facilities and retail stores and services. Future urban uses
will be directed to the Urban Settlement Areas.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
Policies:
2.11.1 It is the Town’s primary objective to create a viable employment area along the
Highway 400 corridor in the Innisfil Heights Business park. This is a key element in
the Town’s ability to become a complete community. As such, the priority of the
municipality is to have sanitary services extended to the Innisfil Heights Business
Park.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
Appeal #23 as it relates to Section 2.11.1 in its entirety.
2.11.2
The Innisfil Heights Business Park is to be developed as a prestige business park with
attractive buildings sited on properly landscaped sites. Along the frontage with
Highway 400 on lands designated for employment, a stricter level of architectural
control may be enforced.
Appeal #24 as it relates to Section 2.11.2.
2.11.3 The entire Highway 400 frontage to a depth generally of two geographic township
lots from the highway (as shown on Schedule A) shall be reserved for long term
employment usage and remain designated Rural and Agricultural Areas until
required for employment use. Uses incompatible with that long term vision should
not be permitted.
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
2.11.4
Council supports the continued growth of industrial development within the Town and
may encourage such growth by such means as:
i)
creating a fully serviced employment area along the Highway 400 corridor in the
Innisfil Heights Business Park;
Appeal #25 as it relates to Section 2.11.4 i).
ii)
reviewing and updating of the Zoning By-law to ensure that current uses and new
trends within the industrial sector are reflected in the by-law;
iii)
providing lands along the 20th Sideroad in any future expansion of Alcona for
local industries including multiple occupancy industrial buildings for small
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and medium-sized industries, serving the local area, provided the range of
uses permitted in such developments is appropriately limited; and
Non Decision insofar as it applies to the bolded text.
iv)
ensuring that the inventory of designated vacant industrial and commercial land
includes a full range of parcel sizes and locational characteristics, including small
parcels to suit the needs of new and innovative industries.
2.11.5
The Town shall actively ensure that the Core Commercial areas develop as healthy,
viable centres and that they remain as the primary commercial activity areas within the
Town.
2.11.6
Council recognizes and supports the development of tourism and tourism related
recreation within the Town.
2.11.7
Council recognizes and supports the Town’s role as a retirement community, permitting
housing, recreation, health and social services to meet the needs of today’s seniors.
2.11.8
Council recognizes the importance of health care facilities within the municipality for
the quality of life of its residences and in order to attract new industries. The provision
of health care is not within the municipality’s jurisdiction, but the Town encourages the
provision of health care facilities in all new Secondary Plan areas.
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dwelling unit on the severed and retained lot, both of which shall have access on
Moosenlanka Road subject to the following:
a) an agreement between the owner of the land and the Town is to be registered on
title, regarding an understanding of the nature of the private road, servicing and
maintenance.
3.3.4 Retirement Residential Area
Intent:
A Retirement Residential Area designation is a self contained residential area serving
the special social and housing needs of seniors, most of whom are retired. These
residential areas provide an alternative form of year round community living, i.e., adult
lifestyle. Characterized by primarily low density residential development and housing
types that meet the special requirements and diverse preferences of retirement age
residents, the recreational retirement community is intended to provide a safe, secure
and maintenance free or low maintenance setting with a high degree of integration with
the natural environment and a broad range of recreational opportunities and facilities. It
is expected that each residential area incorporate at least one commonly shared, nonresidential facility or service for the exclusive use of the residents within the area.
Permitted Uses:
3.3.4.1 Within the Retirement Residential Area designation, as shown on Schedule B5,
permitted uses shall be limited to residential lifestyle housing and accessory or
complementary uses to the residential component.
3.3.4.2
Complementary uses shall include small scale personal service and convenience
commercial uses servicing the day to day needs of residents of the community. These
uses may include a convenience store, pharmacy, bank or financial institution, barber
shop/beauty parlor, a video/book store, doctor/dentist offices, laundromat and a coffee
shop. The maximum floor area of any such convenience commercial use shall be 325
square metres. These commercial uses are not intended for use by non-residents of the
development, nor are they intended to supplant the higher order commercial
establishments existing within the Town.
3.3.4.3
In addition to these convenience oriented commercial uses, recreational commercial
uses, limited to those commercial uses which serve primarily a recreational or
retirement support function, may be permitted. Such uses may include a marina and a
pro shop and golf club. These recreational commercial uses may integrate with the
surrounding retirement community to the extent that they may accommodate
recreational and convenience commercial facilities for the use of residents of the
development. Associated recreational uses may include an indoor swimming pool,
tennis and squash courts.
3.3.4.4
Storage facilities for recreational vehicles and personal goods shall be permitted where
there is adequate provision for buffering from surrounding land uses. In addition, open
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space and recreational uses shall be permitted.
3.3.4.5
A broad range of on-site passive and active recreational opportunities are required to
meet the increased recreational demands of retirees and shall be provided within the
retirement community and/or directly associated with the marina function. These
recreational opportunities may include parks, walkways, ski trails, open space areas,
natural reserves, tennis courts, a golf course, a bowling green and water oriented
activities such as boating, fishing and swimming and indoor recreational facilities such
as shuffle board, meeting rooms and games rooms, saunas and swimming pools, squash
and racquet ball courts and health and fitness facilities for the use of residents and
visitors on the site.
3.3.4.6
Institutional uses in the form of nursing home and/or retirement home or such like uses
shall be permitted provided that such uses can conform to all the requirements of the
Zoning By-law. The incorporation of continuous care facilities within the Recreation
Retirement Community designation shall be encouraged.
General Policies:
3.3.4.7 The overall maximum permitted density in a Retirement Residential Area designation
shall not be greater than 10 units per gross hectare.
3.3.4.8
In accordance with the municipal strategy, the redesignation of land to Retirement
Residential Area will only be considered if the proposal is in a serviced Urban
Settlement.
3.3.4.9
All new retirement residential developments shall occur through amendments to the
Official Plan and Zoning By-law and shall be in the form of a plan of subdivision
which may or may not incorporate condominium plans, or a plan of condominium.
3.3.4.10 Any application to amend the Official Plan to redesignate lands within an Urban
Settlement to Retirement Residential Area shall demonstrate the need for the proposed
land use and be accompanied with the following information and/or material:
i)
The amount of vacant lots in existing retirement residential developments. This
assessment will include the number of vacant lots within existing developments
within the Town and the land available within the surrounding market area for the
proposed use;
ii)
The projected demand for retirement housing;
iii)
The land area required for the proposal, based on the anticipated population to be
accommodated at a reasonable density; and
The relationship with the Town’s growth management study as set out in Section
2.3.8.
vi)
3.3.4.11 All dwelling units shall be designed and constructed to a high standard of quality and
shall reflect the special requirements of persons of retirement age such as ease of access
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to and movement within the unit.
3.3.4.12 The minimum gross floor area of living space shall be stipulated within the
implementing Zoning By-law. Dwelling units should be of an adequate size to ensure
that the development is in character with residential developments.
3.3.4.13 In order to preserve significant areas of open space, residential development shall
generally take place in a cluster fashion, closely linked along a linear road system or in
the form of multiple housing. However, certain areas may also be developed at lower
densities on large lots.
3.3.4.14 All internal roads shall be paved and of a standard and width that are reviewed and
accepted by the municipality. Multiple accesses may be required by the municipality.
If these roads are to be assumed by the municipality at a future date, they are to be built
to municipal standards.
3.3.4.15 External access roads may have to be improved in order to accommodate the increased
traffic flows resulting from the development.
3.3.4.16 All commercial uses shall provide adequate on-site parking facilities and shall be
buffered by planting and by substantial spatial separation from adjoining residential
uses.
3.3.4.17 Access points to parking areas shall be limited in number and designed in such a
manner that will minimize the danger to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Site Specific Exceptions:
3.3.4.18 Sandy Cove Acres Adult Lifestyle community
a)
The Sandy Cove Acres adult lifestyle community may be owned by both condominium
corporations and a single owner-manager. Various forms of tenure may be made
available to the residents including condominium ownership, individual ownership and
fully rental units. Condominium ownership is a desirable form of ownership for a
residential retirement community because it minimizes the amount of exterior
maintenance required of the residents. Furthermore, condominium ownership affords
communal control over the maintenance of standards for communal areas and facilities.
The condominium corporation will have ownership over and be responsible for the
maintenance of common areas around the dwelling units and other open space areas
within the condominium corporation ownership.
b)
The single owner-manager will maintain ownership in, and will be responsible for the
operation and maintenance of any hotel or motel, marina, rental apartments, private
roads, golf course and waterfront open space and other major common areas. The
owner-manager will be responsible for such routine services as garbage collection.
These ownership and operation arrangements will afford the single owner-manager a
significant degree of control over the standard of quality in the development and the
level of services provided.
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Prior to authorizing any subsequent phase, Council shall review the traffic patterns and
road conditions and may require the developer to contribute to the upgrading of external
roads, should traffic volumes and maintenance experience warrant improvement. An
engineering and traffic assessment shall form the basis for this determination.
3.3.4.19 Sandy Cove Future Expansion Area
a)
The Town has provided for a future expansion of the Retirement Residential
designation, as outlined on Schedule B5. Development in this area would constitute an
expansion of the serviced Sandy Cove Urban Settlement. The Town intends to
encourage the development of new retirement residential designations within the Sandy
Cove Future Expansion Area in order to provide areas and facilities that are unique to
an aging population
Appeal #31 as it relates to Section 3.3.4.19 in its entirety.
b)
Development within the Sandy Cove Future Expansion area shall proceed by way of an
amendment to this Official Plan to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and
efficient manner. The Official Plan Amendment shall be adopted by way of a
Secondary Plan study and shall consider the following matters:
i)
The need for additional Retirement Residential lands as required by Policy
3.3.4.11 except that the analysis is not required to consider inventory within
the surrounding market area;
ii) A traffic assessment of the capacities of external roads, required
improvements, internal accesses, internal collector road needs and locations
and the means to accommodate future transit;
iii) An environmental analysis to identify and refine the boundaries and potential
buffers of the Natural Environmental Areas that may be located within the
expansion area;
iv) An indication of how the development will be phased;
v) An Urban design report to identify urban design policies and urban design
guidelines to guide future development;
vi) A drainage master plan to identify required stormwater works including how
stormwater can traverse through any existing built up areas;
vii) A servicing master plan to identify required water and sanitary works;
viii) Other matters set out in Sections 2.5.11 and 9.1.
Appeal #31 as it relates to Section 3.3.4.19 in its entirety.
c)
The permitted uses and density within the Sandy Cove Future Expansion Area shall
include those set out in Section 3.3.4.1 through 3.3.4.7.
Appeal #31 as it relates to Section 3.3.4.19 in its entirety.
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3.3.5 Residential Low Density One
Permitted Uses:
3.3.5.1 Within the Residential Low Density One Area, as shown on Schedules B1,B2, B3 and
B5 permitted uses shall include:
i)
Single detached dwellings,
ii) Accessory dwelling units,
iii) Places of worship,
iv) Elementary Schools,
v) Neighbourhood scale parks and recreation facilities,
vi) Convenience commercial uses to a specific maximum size subject to zoning,
vii) Home occupations and daycare facilities,
viii) Accessory structures such as garages, storage sheds, swimming pools, change
rooms, and
ix) Group homes.
3.3.5.2
It is intended that the Residential Low Density One designation apply to appropriately
located lands within the Urban Settlement Areas.
General Policies:
3.3.5.3 The density of the Residential Low Density One area shall not exceed 12.5 units per net
hectare.
3.3.5.4
New home occupation uses and daycare facilities will be permitted subject to the
provisions of the zoning by-law with regard to such matters as off-street parking and
maximum floor area.
3.3.5.5
In cases where an existing residential unit is located on one half of an existing lot such
that the lot can be subdivided to meet the minimum area requirements of the zoning
bylaw, any variance being no greater than 10% and the frontage is consistent generally
with other lot frontages on the same street, then a severance may be considered.
3.3.5.6
Group homes shall be permitted in any area included in a residential zone in the
implementing zoning by-law.
The implementing zoning by-law shall include a minimum separation distance between
group homes of 300 metres. The by-law may also contain provisions with regard to
such matters as off-street parking, minimum lot size and other related items.
3.3.5.7
New Residential Low Density One areas should be located adjacent to existing low
residential areas to serve as a transition to areas of higher density.
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Site Specific Exceptions:
3.3.5.8 For the lands described as part of the south half of Lot 26 and the south west quarter of
Lot 27, Concession 11, in Sandy Cove, applications for development will not be
approved for areas designated Low Density Residential 1 until a Secondary Plan for the
Sandy Cove settlement area or other suitable comprehensive plan has been completed
which confirms the boundaries of the natural environmental area designation, servicing
plan for the area, the street linkages and block pattern, trail locations and linkages and
park locations, sizes and functions.
3.3.6 Residential Low Density Two
Permitted Uses:
3.3.6.1 Within the Residential Low Density Two area, as shown on Schedules B1 and B3,
permitted uses shall include:
i)
Single detached dwellings,
ii)
Semi-detached dwellings,
iii)
Duplexes,
iv)
Accessory dwelling units,
v)
Places of worship,
vi)
Elementary Schools,
vii) Neighbourhood scale parks and recreation facilities,
viii) Convenience commercial uses to a specific maximum size subject to zoning,
3.3.6.2
ix)
Home occupations and daycare facilities,
x)
Accessory structures such as garages, storage sheds, swimming pools, change
rooms, and
xi) Group homes.
It is intended that the Residential Low Density Two designation apply to appropriately
located lands within the Urban Settlements.
General Policies:
3.3.6.3 The density of the Residential Low Density Two area shall be within a range of 12.5 to
20 units per net hectare.
3.3.6.4
Residential Low Density Two areas shall primarily be located in the vicinity of
collector and arterial roads to promote viability of a future transit network.
3.3.6.5
Policies 3.3.5.4, 3.3.5.5 and 3.3.5.6 shall also apply to Residential Low Density Two
areas.
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