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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-33 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 96-33 being a By-law to adopt a new Official Plan for the Municipality of Clarington, that is the Clarington Official Plan, and repeal the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS Section 17(8) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes the Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption of or repeal of Official Plans and Amendments thereto. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to adopt the Clarington Official Plan and repeal the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS on January 29, 1996, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington approved for adoption the Clarington Official Plan subject to the certain revisions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. The adoption of the Clarington Official Plan, attached as Schedule "A" to this By- law, as the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington; and 2. The repeal of the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, as the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington. The Clarington Official Plan, being Schedule "A" to this By-law, and the repeal of the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle, shall come into force and take effect upon approval of the Plan by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham. BY-LAW read a first time this 29th. day of January, 1996. BY-LAW read a second time this 29th. day of January, 1996. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 29th. day of January, 1996. MAYOR —A7 7 j' CLERK muhidgali.q of �iarin ion OFFI(IA.L� P11' Adopted by Council. of the Municipality of Clarington, by By-law 96-033 on January-29, 1996 MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL JANUARY, 1996 MAYOR Her Worship Diane Hamre REGIONAL COUNCILLORS Larry Hannah (Ward 1) Carson Elliot (Ward-2) Ann Dreslinski ('Ward 3) LOCAL COUNCILLORS Mary Novak (Ward 1) Pat-Pingle (Ward 2) David Scott (Ward 3) DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P:, R.P,P. Municipality of Clarington Planning and Development Department 40 Temperance Street Bowm_ anville, Ontario LIC 3A6 Table of Contents PART I INTRODUCTION 1. OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3 Plan Preparation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 Organization of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. BASIS OF THE PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3. PRINCIPLES OF THE PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.2 Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.2.1 Sustainable Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.2.2 Healthy Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3.2.3 Growth Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 PART 1I STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 4• NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.1 Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.3 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4.4 Oak Ridges Moraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.5. Lake Iroquois Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4.6 Lake Ontario Waterfront . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.7 Natural Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.8 Land Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 " 4.9 Waste Disposal Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page i Table of Contents 5. GROWTH MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6. HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 7.1 Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 7.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 7.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 8. CULTURAL HERITAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 8.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PART III LAND USE POLICIES 9. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 9.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 9.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 9.3 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 9,4 Residential Densities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 9.5 Neighbourhood Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 10. CENTRAL AREAS AND COMMERCIAL USES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 10.1 Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 10.2 Objectives . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 10.3 General Policies for Central Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 10.4 Main Central Areas . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 45 10.5 Sub-Central Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 10.6 Local Central Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 10.7 General Policies for Commercial Areas , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 47 10.8 Neighbourhood Commercial Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 10.9 Highway Commercial Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 10.10 Service Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page ii Table of Contents 11. EMPLOYMENT AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 11.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 11,2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 11.3 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 11.4 Prestige Employment Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 11.5 Light Industrial Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 11.6 General Industrial Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 11.7 Development Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 12. RURAL SETTLEMENT AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 12.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 12.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 12.3 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 12.4 Hamlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 12.5 Country Residential Subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 12.6 Rural Residential Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 13. AGRICULTURAL AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 13.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 13.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 13.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 14. OPEN SPACE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 14.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 14,2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 14.3 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 14.4 Environmental Protection Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 14.5 Green Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 14.6 -Oak Ridges Moraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 14.7 Waterfront Greenway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 15. AGGREGATE RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 15.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 15.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 15.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 16. TOURISM NODES AND SPECIAL POLICY AREAS. . . . . . . . . . . 72 16.1 General Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 16.2 Tourism Nodgs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 16.3 Special Policy Area A - Port Granby Waste Management Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page ill Table of Contents 16.4 Special Policy Area B - Wilmot Creek Retirement Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 16.5 Special Policy Area C - St. Marys Cement Corporation . . . 73 16.6 Special Policy Area D - Dom's Auto Parts Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . 74 16.7 Special Policy Areas E - Redevelopment Areas . . . . . . . . . 74 16.8 Special Policy Area F - King Street Corridor. . . . . . . . . . . . 75 16.9 Special Policy Areas G - Farewell Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 16.10 Special Policy Area H - North Newcastle Village. . . . . . . . . 77 16.11 Special Policy Areas I - West Bowmanville Gateway . . . . , 77 17. SPECIAL STUDY AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 17.1 General Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 17.2 Special Study Area No. 1 - Courtice Main Central Area . . . 78 17.3 Special Study Area No. 2 - Westside Marsh/Cove Residential Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 17.4 Special Study Area No. 3 - Orono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 17.5 Special Study Area No. 4 - Highway 401 and 351115 Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 17.6 Special Study Area No. 5 - Farewell Heights (East) . . . . . . 80 PART N INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES POLICIES 18. PARKS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND INSTITUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 18.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 81 18.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 18.3 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 18.4 Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 18.5 Community Facilities and Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 19. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 19.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 19.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 19.3 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 19.4 Freeways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 19.5 Arterial Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 19.6 Collector Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 19.7 Local Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 19.8 Public Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 19.9 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 19.10 Cycling and Walking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 92 19.11 Railways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 93 19.12 Licensed Aircraft Landing Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Municipality of Clarington Official Flan - January, 1996 Page iv Table of Contents 20, STORM WATER MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 20.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 20.2 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 21. UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 21.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 21.2 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 22. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 22.1 Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 22.2 Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 22.3 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 PART V 11"LEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION 23. IMPLEMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 -23.1 Monitoring, Plan Review and Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 23.2 Public Notice and Amendment Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 23.3 Secondary Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 23.4 Zoning By-law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 23.5 Non-conforming Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 23.6 Subdivision and Condominium Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 23.7 Severances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 23.8 Site Plan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 23.9 Existing Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 23.10 Park Land Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 23.11 Public Land Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 23.12 Capital Works and Development Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 23.13 Planning Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 24. INTERPRETATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page v Table of Contents MAPS A LAND USE Al Rural Darlington, Rural Clarke (two maps) A2 Courtice Urban Area A3 Bowmanville Urban Area A4 Newcastle Village Urban Area AS Orono Urban Area B TRANSPORTATION B1 Rural Area B2 Courtice Urban Area B3 Bowmanville Urban Area B4 Newcastle Village Urban Area C NATURAL FEATURES AND LAND CHARACTERISTICS C1 South Darlington C2 North Darlington C3 South Clarke C4 North Clarke D AGGREGATE RESOURCE AREAS E NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING UNITS El Courtice Urban Area E2 Bowmanville Urban Area E3 Newcastle Village Urban Area F COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREAS PART VI SECONDARY PLANS General Policies Bowmanville East Main Central Area Bowmanville West Main Central Area Courtice Sub-Central Area Newcastle Village Main Central Area Port Darlington Neighbourhood Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page A I rr�qn PZ Part I � Introduction In this part: I. Overview Z. Baiii 'of the PI-an, � ;. Principles of the Plan �. ' Overview 1.1 INTRODUCTION After nearly 6,000 years of intermittent habitation by First Nations peoples, Europeans began to settle in Clarington in the 1790s. They found a land abundant with dense forests, rich soils, and varied topography stretching from the Lake Ontario shoreline to the Oak Ridges Moraine. The changes of the past 200 years have been profound. Lands were cleared,harbours were built,farms were established and small settlements formed. Merchants established businesses and built factories. The construction of transportation infrastructure beginning with Kingston Road, a grid system of township roads, several railway lines and much later Highway 401, led to periods of growth and prosperity. Over the years, local government has been reshaped periodically to administer development. In 1792 Lieutenant Governor Simcoe established the original townships of Clarke and Darlington. Through time, the larger settlements were incorporated as autonomous municipalities. Regional government was introduced in 1974 to meet the increasing demands of growth. This included the creation of the Town of Newcastle through the amalgamation of the former Town of Bowmanville, the Village of Newcastle and the townships of Clarke and Darlington. In 1993, the Municipality was renamed Clarington, a blending of the names of the original townships of Clarke and Darlington. Over the centuries, the pressure of growth has put stress on the natural support systems - air, soil and water. The loss of the salmon fishery in the 1800s and the degradation of the fragile soils of the Oak Ridges Moraine early in this century are examples of both environmental destruction and human restoration efforts. These events serve as useful signposts of the need for sustainable settlement patterns. Late in the 20th century, the economic influence of neighbouring municipalities is continuing to affect land use and settlement iri Clarington. The increasing rate of residential growth in the absence of Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 1 Chapter 1 Overview balanced economic growth is placing greater burdens on local government to provide services and to ensure the well-being and health of the community. At the end of the 20th century, Clarington is preparing for change and urbanization. This Official Plan is prepared in the context of our history, our current needs and the challenges of the future. 1.2 PURPOSE This Official Plan, consisting of the text and maps, provides a structural framework for future growth and development in the Municipality of Clarington to 2016. The main purposes of this Plan are: • to foster the economic, environmental, cultural, physical and social well-being of the residents of Clarington • to guide the future form of physical development of the Municipality with respect to land use and transportation • to assist in the prevention and resolution of land use conflicts • to provide a framework for identifying and evaluating land use opportunities • to provide the basis for other municipal plans, public works and actions • to inform the,public, business and other levels of government of Council's intentions for the physical development of the Municipality 1.3 PLAN PREPARATION PROCESS The process to prepare this Plan commenced in February 1992. A comprehensive review of the Official Plan was warranted due to the age of the existing Plan, the adoption of a new Durham Regional Official Plan, the evolution of Provincial policies, and changing public attitudes. The Plan was prepared in five phases as follows: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 2 Chapter I Overview Phase 1 - In November of 1992, 14 Background Papers were released on various topics to document planning information and to identify key issues. Phase 2 - In November of 1993, four discussion papers under the title Planning Issues and Options were released to identify the opportunities for responding to the major planning issues facing the Municipality. Phase 3 - In May of 1994, a draft Ofckd Plan was released for public consultation and review by government agencies. Phase 4 - In September of 1995, Council considered the seventh public consultation report - Review of Public Submissions on Drc{ft Official Plan and provided direction to staff to finalize the Official Plan. Phase 5 - Council's adoption of the OSIcial Plan. Extensive public consultation was undertaken in preparing a new Official Plan including many Information Centres and Public Meetings at each phase of the process. A Public Attitude Survey was conducted in the fall of 1992. Throughout the Plan preparation process periodic newsletters were distributed to seek public comment. Public participation is documented in Public Consultation Reports 1 to 8. 1.4 ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN The Official Plan consists of six parts as follows: Part 1: Introduction The Introduction provides the context in which the Plan was prepared, the basis for its policies and the main principles which underly the policies of the Plan. Part II: Strategic Directions This section provides the principles,direction and policies regardless of land use designation, unless otherwise indicated. Part III: Land Use' Policies The goals,objectives and policies for designated land use areas are articulated in this Section. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 � Page 3 Chapter I _ Overview Part IV: Infrastructure and Services Policies This section establishes policy for the physical infrastructure and human services which support land use activities including parks, schools, community facilities, institutions, transportation, storm water management, utilities and community improvement policies. Part V: Implementation and Interpretation These policies outline procedural and implementation requirements for the use and development of lands, the monitoring of development to ensure compliance with the stated objectives, and the means to interpret the policies and maps contained in this Plan. Definitions of specific words or phrases are provided for ease of interpretation. Official Plan Maps A Land Use B Transportation C Natural Features and Land Characteristics D Aggregate Resource Areas E Neighbourhood Planning Units F Community Improvement Part VI: Secondary Plans contains various secondary plans for specified areas identified in this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 4 I i z: Bads of the Plan This document constitutes the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington (the "Municipality"). Upon approval by the Regional Municipality of Durha , it repeals and replaces the Official x Plan of the former Town of Newlastle. The Clarington Official Plan is prepared in accordance with The Planning Act and the Comprehensive Set of Provincial Policy Statements. This Plan, once approved by Regional Council, will conform to and implements the provisions of the Durham Regional Official PIan. The basis of this Plan is that; • the population of Clarington at 2016 will be approximately 130,000 with 60,000 in Bowmanville,35,000 in Courtice, 18,500 in Newcastle Village including Wilmot Creek Retirement Community, 2,000 in Orono and 15,000 in Rural Areas • Bowmanville will continue to grow as the predominant urban centre in Clarington and will form the eastern anchor of the Region • future growth will be accommodated primarily in fully serviced urban areas • there will be an increase in employment participation rates Oobs to population) over time • there will be a need and demand for a variety of housing • retail facilities will be required on a phased basis related to population growth • agriculture will continue to be a viable economic activity • environmental considerations will be increasingly important Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 5 Chapter 2 Basis of the Plan there is a two-tier system of planning within which local municipalities are required to detail the general directions provided by the Regional Plan • Council provided direction in response to public submissions. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 6 Prind*5 of the Plan 3.1 VISION This Plan seeks to achieve a vision for Clarington as: • a place where each community can build on its individual character but shares a common economic base and a distinct collective image • a place for people to live,work and play in a safe,vibrant, healthy and prosperous environment • a place where people, businesses and governments balance structured growth with the protection, management and enhancement of rural landscapes, cultural heritage, natural resources and the natural environment. 3.2 PRINCIPLES This Plan has been prepared in recognition of three key principles which provide direction for the policies of this Plan: sustainable development, healthy communities and growth management. 3.2.1 Sustainable Development The future development of Clarington will be pursued in a manner that ensures current needs can be met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This Plan seeks to implement the following directions: • Thinking Globally; Acting Locally Global environmental concerns will be considered and acted upon in a local context. • Ecosystem Integrity Planning and development will be undertaken in a context which recognizes the interaction of all parts of ecosystems and protects the integrity and vitality of natural systems and processes. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 7 Chapter 3 Principles of the Plan C Cumulative Impacts Future development will recognize cumulative impacts by not exceeding the carrying capacity of air, land and water to absorb the impact of human use. • Remediation and Regeneration Past environmental degradation will be remediated and natural systems regenerated. O Energy Conservation Future development will contribute to the reduction of per capita energy consumption. 0 Shared Land Stewardship The stewardship of land and resources will be a shared responsibility of governments,corporations and property owners. 3.2.2 Healthy Communities A healthy community will nurture the collective health and well-being of residents to provide for a high quality of life. This Plan seeks to implement the following directions: 9 Personal Well-being Opportunities and services will be provided for employment, learning, culture, recreation and the emotional, physical and social well-being of residents. • Economic Vitality Acompetitive,adaptable economic environment will be promoted to encourage investment and diversity of employment opportunities. s Community Identity A sense of place and identity will be fostered to reinforce neighbourhood and community life and to contribute to civic identity and pride. • Public Involvement The participation of all residents will be encouraged in the process of decision-making and community-building which affect their lives. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 8 Chapter 3 Principles of the Plan • Urban Design Excellence Excellence in urban design will be pursued to contribute to a sense of place, ensure physical safety, promote social interaction and enjoyment, provide human scale to the urban environment and promote the integration of land uses. 3.2.3 Growth Management During the period of this Plan, Clarington will continue to experience growth pressures characteristic of the fringe communities of the Greater Toronto Area. Recognizing the importance of pursuing sustainable development and the collective health and well-being of CIarington residents, this Plan seeks to implement the following directions for managing growth: • Protected Natural Heritage A natural heritage system and natural resource areas, including agricultural lands, will be protected. • Defined Firm Settlement Boundaries Urban and hamlet growth will take place in the context of clear boundaries to prevent urban sprawl. • Compact Urban Form Compact urban form will be achieved with an emphasis on infill and redevelopment, higher densities and a mix of uses. • Structured Growth Growth will be directed to urban areas and will occur in proportion to the urban population targets with Bowmanville continuing to grow as the dominant urban centre. • Balanced Growth Residential growth will complement employment growth. • Phased Development Urban growth will be phased in order to encourage compact urban form. • Efficient Use of Infrastructure Public infrastructure and services to accommodate growth will be extended in an orderly, cost-efficient manner. I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 9 L� l�FFIF Part 11 Strategic Directions In -this part: 4, Natural- Environment and Resource Management S. Growth Management 6. Housing �. E(onomi( Development 8: Cultural Heritage 4. Natural Environment and Resource Management 4.1 GOADS 4.1.1 To provide a high quality and sustainable environment through the protection, management and enhancement of the natural environment. 4.1.2 To promote the stewardship of the Municipality's land, water, air and biotic resources. 4.2 OBJECTIVES 4.2.1 To protect, manage and enhance wetlands, streams, woodlots and other natural features and their ecological functions. 4.2.2 To recognize the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Lake Iroquois Beach, their ecological functions and geological resources as significant components of the Municipality's natural environment. 4.2.3 To recognize the Lake Ontario Waterfront as a dynamic and distinctive element of the Municipality's natural environment. 4.2.4 To protect residents from natural and man-made hazards. 4.3 GENERAL POLICIES 4.3.1 Land owners are encouraged to respect the integrity of the natural environment and the needs of future generations in the management and use of the Municipality's natural resources. Responsible stewardship may include participation in forest management programs, and soil and water conservation programs. 4.3.2 Ground water resources are a vital component of the ecosystem and a source of drinking water. The removal or use of ground water for, commercial sale shall not be permitted. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 10 Chapter 4 Natural Environment and Resource Management 4.3.3 The removal of top soil is prohibited except for those exemptions pursuant to the Top Soil Preservation Act. • 4.3.4 The Municipality will promote public education and awareness of the pollution of surface water and ground water resources, including the effects of pesticides, herbicides, manure, road salt, industrial pollutants, private waste disposal systems, and urban storm water run-off. 4.3.5 The Municipality supports the need to undertake multi-stakeholder watershed planning studies in order to protect the integrity of ecological and hydrological functions, and shall establish priorities for the preparation of watershed plans. In this regard,the Municipality will work in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Conservation Authorities and other agencies in the preparation of watershed plans. 4.3.6 The Municipality will consult with the Region, the Conservation Authorities, provincial ministries and other interested parties,to develop and implement a system to monitor the cumulative impacts of urban development on the natural environment. 4.3.7 Map C identifies the approximate location of known natural features and land characteristics. The information presented on Map C may be modified through the detailed evaluation of development applications or further municipal study,without the need for an amendment to this Plan. The policies of this section may apply to any significant natural features and land characteristics that are nnidentified. 4.3.8 An Environmental Impact Study shall be undertaken for development applications located within or adjacent to any natural feature identified on Map C. The Municipality, in consultation with the Region of Durham, the Conservation Authority and other agencies,will select and retain qualified professional expertise to prepare the Environmental Impact Study. The expense of the study shall be borne by the proponent. The Study shall: a) examine the functions of the identified natural feature and its sensitivity; b) identify the location and extent of sensitive or significant natural features and areas; C) identify the potential impacts of the proposed development on the natural feature and its ecological functions; d) identify any lands to be preserved in their natural state; Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 11 Chapter 4 Natural Environment-and-Resource<Mau'agement ,,- e} identify mitigating measures to address the negative effects of development on the natural feature and its ecological functions; f) identify the potential for restoration and/or creation of wildlife habitat; and g) examine the cumulative impact of the proposed development and in particular the impact on groundwater function. 4.3.9 Development will not be approved where an Environmental Impact Study identifies impacts unacceptable to the Municipality and/or a review agency. 4.3.10 The Municipality will use all efforts to require the restoration of any natural feature identified on Map C which has been damaged or removed. The removal of a natural feature, in particular woodlots, shall not be considered as the basis for approving any development application. 4.4 OAK RIDGES MORAINE 4.4.1 The Oak Ridges Moraine is valued for its unique landform characteristics, its regionally significant function of ground water discharge and recharge, its significant geological resources, and its plants and animals and their habitat. As such,the Municipality shall endeavour to maintain the environmental integrity and landform characteristics of the Moraine. 4.4.2 The Municipality supports the establishment of an Oak Ridges Moraine Trail System as part of the Municipality's integrated trail network. The Municipality will consult with provincial agencies, the Conservation Authorities and the public with respect to such matters as trail location, design and funding. 4.4.3 The use of land on the Oak Ridges Moraine shall be subject to the policies set out in Sections 12,14 and 15. 4.5. LAKE IROQUOIS BEACH 4.5.1 The Lake Iroquois Beach is identified on Map C in recognition of its extensive forested areas and wildlife habitat, and its locally significant functions of ground water discharge and recharge. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 12 Chapter 4 £- Natural Environment and Resource Management 4.5.2 Any subdivision proposal located on the Lake Iroquois Beach shall be accompanied by an Environmental Impact Study as required by Section 4.3.8. 4.5.3 As a condition of draft approval, plans of subdivision located within the Lake Iroquois Beach shall contain provisions to implement the recommendations of any Environmental Impact Study or watershed study to maintain ground water functions, including but not limited to,special house and infrastructure design requirements, storm water management or construction techniques. 4.6 LAKE ONTARIO WATERFRONT 4.6.1 The Lake Ontario Waterfront is a unique and dynamic feature and a vital public resource. The Municipality shall seek to maintain the distinctive character of the Waterfront and enhance opportunities for public access. 4.6.2 The Municipality will establish a continuous Waterfront Trail for walking and cycling purposes along the Lake Ontario Waterfront, The Waterfront Trail shall connect, wherever possible, to other trails, corridors and natural areas within the Municipality and adjacent municipalities. 4.6.3 The Municipality recognizes that the completion of a Waterfront Trail may exceed the 20 year time horizon of this Plan. However, the Municipality will endeavour to implement the trail in phases-having regard to the need and the financial capability of the Municipality. 4.6.4 There is-an Area of Natural and Scientific Interest and a provincially significant wetland at the mouth of the Wilmot Creek. The Municipality will explore the possibility of establishing a nature reserve in this location. 4.6.5 The creation or reclamation of additional-waterfront land through lakefilling is prohibited. However,limited erosion control work to protect existing development may be permitted subject to the approval of the relevant Conservation Authority, and Federal and Provincial agencies. 4.7 NATURAL FEATURES 4.7.1 Natural Features identified on Map C include permanent cold and warm water streams, wetlands and wetland complexes, woodlots, and provincially or regionally significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 13 Chapter 4 Natural Envirohnient and Resource Management 4.7.2 The natural features identified on Map C are recognized as major components of the natural environment and therefore should be protected, managed and enhanced. Where a significant natural feature is not identified on Map C,it does_not necessarily mean that the feature or part thereof may be developed or altered in any way. 4.7.3 Development proposals located within 120 metres of the boundary of a wetland or wetland complex shall require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study in accordance with Section 4.3.8 of this Plan. This Study shall also demonstrate that the proposed development will not result in the loss of wetland functions or wetland area, will not confliet with existing site-speci fie wetland management practices,and will not create subsequent demand for future development which will negatively impact on existing wetland functions. 4.7.4 Prior to the approval of any development proposal that includes the removal of part or all of a woodlot, the significance of the woodlot shall be assessed in accordance with Section 4.3.8 of this Plan, and if appropriate, a woodlot preservation and management plan shall be prepared and submitted to the satisfaction of the Municipality and other review agencies. 4.7.5 The Municipality will pursue a variety of mechanisms to achieve the preservation of woodlots, such as municipal purchase, parkland dedication,gratuitous dedication,density transfers, and the enactment of a Tree Preservation By-law under the Municipal Act. 4.7.6 Except in designated settlement areas and lands designated Environmental Protection Area, the clearing of woodlots for agriculture is permitted provided: a) the land is Class 1 to 3 soils as defined by the Canada Land Inventory of Soil Capability for Agriculture; b) the land is part of a farming operation; c) agricultural yield or productivity would be increased; and i d) the removal of trees is carried out in accordance with applicable Tree Cutting By-laws. 4.7.7 Commercial logging shall only be permitted in accordance with good forestry practices and the Municipality's Tree Preservation By-law or on lands that are under a forest management plan approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources or the Conservation Authority. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 14 Chapter 4 Natural Environment and Resource Management 4.7.8 All permanent streams and their valleys, all wetlands and wetland complexes,significant woodlots,and provincially and regionally significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest are also subject to the provisions of Section 14.4 of this Plan. 4.8 LAND CHARACTERISTICS 4.8.1 Hazard Lands, the Regulatory Shoreline Area, and Waste Disposal Assessment Areas, as identified on Map C, and Contaminated Sites, which are not identified on Map C, are lands which possess characteristics which could pose a threat to public health, safety or property. Hazard Lands 4.8.2 Hazard lands are those lands which exhibit one or more hazards such as poor drainage, organic soils, flood susceptibility, erosion, steep slopes,or any other physical condition on which development could cause loss of life, personal injury, or property damage, or could lead to the deterioration or degradation of the natural environment. 4.8.3 All lands within the flood plain of a stream as defined by the Regulatory Flood are considered hazard lands. Applications to reduce the Regulatory Flood for any stream shall be accompanied by detailed studies conducted by the proponent on the entire watershed of the affected stream. Prior to the commencement of any study, the proponent shall consult the Conservation Authority. 4.8.4 No new buildings or structures shall be permitted on lands identified as hazard lands, save and except for those buildings or structures required for flood and/or erosion control which are approved by the Conservation Authority. 4.8.5 The expansion or alteration of any existing building or structure located within an identified hazard land may be permitted provided that: a) the building or structure is not located within the floodway portion of the floodplain; b) new or existing hazards or environmental impacts are not created or aggravated; c) the Municipality and the Conservation Authority have approved a floodproofing and/or erosion control plan; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 15 Chapter 4 Natural Environment and Resource Management d) the development does not pose a threat to public health, safety, or property; and e) the Municipality has adopted a site-specific amendment to the zoning by-law. Regulatory Shoreline Area 4.8.6 The Regulatory Shoreline Area is that area along the Lake Ontario Waterfront which is subject to dynamic beaches, flooding or erosion.The extent and exact location of the Regulatory Shoreline Area shall be identified in the implementing zoning by-law in accordance with the detailed Lake Ontario Flood and Erosion Risk mapping of the relevant Conservation Authority. 4.8.7 The construction of new buildings or structures of any type within the Regulatory Shoreline Area shall not be permitted. Notwithstanding, existing residences within the Regulatory Shoreline Area shall be permitted to have one garage and a one-time expansion, up to a maximum of 20% of the ground floor living area or 30 square metres, provided that: a) the structure is not located in the floodplain of a stream; b) the structure is not located on a dynamic beach or within a damage centre as identified by the Conservation Authority; c) new or existing hazards or adverse environmental impacts are not created or aggravated; d) the Municipality and Conservation Authority have approved a floodproofing and/or erosion control plan; e) vehicles and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area during times of flooding and erosion emergencies. 4.8.8 Once a dwelling located in the Regulatory Shoreline Area is destroyed or demolished by whatever reason, and reconstruction is not commenced within 24 months, the existing residential use is deemed to cease. Waste Disposal Assessment Areas 4.8.9 Waste Disposal Assessment Areas shall include all lands that may be influenced by a site on which waste has been deposited, or by a site on which waste will be deposited under a Certificate of Approval issued under the Environmental Protection Act. The area of influence shall be Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 16 Chapter 4 Natural Environment and Resource Management defined as 500 metres from the lands containing wastes unless otherwise determined by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. Development within these areas shall be regulated in order to protect public health and safety and to ensure land use compatibility. 4.8.10 The general location of known Waste Disposal Assessment Areas is indicated on Map C, based on information provided by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. The location of the symbol is approximate andmay be modified,without amending this Plan, as further information is provided by Ministry of the Environment and Energy. 4.8.11 New development will not be permitted within a Waste Disposal Assessment Area unless the following requirements are met: a) written approval received from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy that the provisions of the relevant legislation are satisfied; b) studies of gas, leachate, hydrogeology and structural stability and safety are completed which show that development is compatible and can safely take place; and c) measures are taken to the satisfaction of Ministry of the Environment and Energy to control any problems identified through the above study, 4.8,12 Notwithstanding the land use designations on Map Ay development will not be allowed to proceed on lands identified as containing wastes until the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy are met. Contaminated Sites 4.8.13 Contaminated sites refers to lands, buildings or structures that, for reasons of public health and safety or environmental quality, are unsafe as a result of past activities conducted on them, but do not include hazard lands. 4.8.14 Lands previously used for auto wreckers, automobile repairs, service stations, fuel storage, or for the disposal of construction waste or debris are considered as potentially contaminated sites. In addition,other sites may be identified by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy through the review of development applications. 4.8.15 Where lands have been identified as contaminated,development shall not be permitted until the site is decommissioned to the satisfaction of the Municipality, in consultation with the Ministry of Environment and Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 17 Chapter 4 Natural Environment and Resource Management Energy, or until such time as the proponent has provided the necessary financial security, if required, to ensure the decommissioning of the site. 4.8.16 The Municipality encourages the proponents of all new development to undertake an environmental audit to identify any contamination on site, and to initiate the necessary actions to decommission the hazard to restore or rehabilitate the site to a condition suitable for the intended uses. 4.9 WASTE DISPOSAL SITES 4.9.1 A waste disposal site refers to the lands which act as the permanent storage site for waste, and shall include any building or structure used for the treatment or processing of the waste prior to its permanent storage on the same site. 4.9.2 New waste disposal sites and/or the expansion or increase in capacity of waste disposal sites are not permitted within any land use designation without an amendment to this Plan. 4.93 The Municipality supports a waste management strategy that emphasizes the 3Rs of reuse, reduce, and recycle. Waste processing facilities and waste transfer stations may be permitted in the General Industrial designation in accordance with Section 11.6.5. Municipality of Claringtou Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 18 S G rowth Management 5.1 GOAL 5.1.1 To guide and manage the growth of the Municipality consistent with the principles of sustainable development and healthy communities. 5.2 OBJECTIVES 5.2.1 To provide for phased, sequential development within clearly defined urban boundaries to the year 2016. 5.2.2 To ensure the role of Bowmanville as the dominant urban centre of the Municipality. 5.2.3 To efficiently utilize public infrastructure, including transportation facilities, sanitary sewer, water supply and storm water facilities, and recreational, cultural and community facilities. 5.2.4 To provide for balanced growth in the Municipality and to achieve a minimum non-residential assessment base of 25%of total assessment by 2016. 5.2.5 To minimize conflicts between land uses, including but not limited to conflicts between agricultural and non-agricultural uses. 5.3 POLICIES 5.3.1 The population and employment targets for Clarington are indicated on Table 5-1. I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 19 Chapter 5 Growth Management Table 5-1 Population and Employment Targets, 2016 POPULATION EMPLOYMENT TARGETS TARGETS Courtice 35,000 15,000 Bowmanville 59,700 23,500 Newcastle Village * 18,600 2,500 Orono 2,000 300 Rural 15,000 2,000 TOTAL 130,300 43,300 * Figures include Wilmot Creels Retirement Community 5.3.2 The Municipality's rural population target of 15,000 persons will be accommodated as follows: a) within the established boundaries of rural settlements identified on Map A; b) on vacant lots of record that are-in existence on the date of adoption of this Plan; C) within the boundaries of clusters on Map A to be identified in the zoning by-law; and d) within new or expanded rural. settlements, if allowed by amendment to this Plan. It is the policy of this Plan to allocate approximately 300 new lots in rural settlement areas to the year 2016 as follows: • hamlet expansion 200 lots • country residential subdivisions 80 lots • infilling within clusters 20 lots 5.3.3 The management of growth in an areas shall be consistent with the principles of sustainability;n adaptability over time, protection of ecosystems, compactness of urban form, intensification of existing areas, mix and integration of uses and the progressive, orderly extension of urban development. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 20 Chapter 5 Growth Managerioent 5.3.4 Map A indicates the Urban Area Boundary for each community as defined in the Durham Regional Official Plan. In accordance with Section 5.3.14 of the Regional Plan,Map A identifies the lands for urban development to the year 2016. The policies governing the lands shown as Future Urban Residential Area are contained in Sections 9.3.2 and 9.3.3 of this Plan. 5.3.5 The redesignation of land from Future Urban Residential Area to Urban Residential Area shall only be considered in the context of a comprehensive review and update of the Official Plan undertaken by the Municipality. No privately-initiated application for this purpose will be considered by Council. 5.3.6 In considering an application for approval and phasing of residential development in urban areas, including draft plans of subdivision, the Municipality shall seek to ensure: a) the sequential development of neighbourhoods and the prevention of "leap-frogging" of vacant lands; b) development in or adjacent to Main or Sub-Central Areas; c) the economical use and extension of all infrastructure and services; d) intensification to implement Sections 6.3.4,6.3.5, and 9.4.5; and e) increased density for new neighbourhoods having regard for proposed measures to integrate existing residential areas with such neighbourhoods. 5.3.7 In the approval of a draft plan of subdivision, the Municipality will recommend appropriate conditions to implement the policies of Section 5.3.6. In addition, final approval for registration of any plan of subdivision, in whole or in part, may not be granted unless the Municipality is satisfied that the principles of Section 5.3.6 have been met. 5.3.8 The Municip lity may request proponents of major residential development-gubmit a Financial Impact Analysis in accordance with the-- terms of reference to be determined by the Municipality. Where such an analysis demonstrates that the development will have an adverse effect on the Municipality's financial situation, then the development will be considered to be premature and contrary to the intent of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 21 Chapter 5 Growth Management 5.3.9 Council may declare a residential draft plan of subdivision to be premature and recommend that it not be approved if any of the following circumstances apply: a) the plan does not implement the principles contained in Section 5.3.6; b) the municipal wide non-residential assessment is less than 15 percent of total assessment; C) the capital works and services required to service the lands and the future residents are not within the Municipality's current capital budget or 10 year capital works forecast as updated from time to time; or d) Council is of the opinion that the Municipality's administrative and financial resources are not sufficient to provide an adequate level of services for those residents who would be accommodated in the_proposed plan of subdivision as well as to provide and maintain an adequate level of services for existing residents and residents who will live in developments which have been approved by the Municipality. 5.3.10 The Municipality encourages proponents of residential development to concurrently develop Employment Area lands. 5.3.11 The Municipality will utilize its development charges by-law and may initiate other growth management strategies to implement this Plan. 5.3.12 New land uses, including the creation of lots, and new or expanding livestock facilities, shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae. 5.3.13 The Municipality will review development activity to monitor progress towards the achievement of the growth management objectives and the implementation of the policies contained in this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 22 b. Houling 6.1 GOAL 6.1.1 To provide a broad range of housing within urban areas and rural settlements to meet the housing needs of current and future residents.as they-evolve-over time. 6.2 OBJECTIVES 6.21 To maintain an adequate supply of land for housing purposes. 6.2.2 To encourage a minimum of 30% of all new housing to be affordable. 6.2.3 To promote the maintenance, improvement, and adaption of existing housing. 6.2.4 To provide opportunities for residential intensification, consistent with and sensitive to the physical character of existing neighbourhoods. 6.3 POLICIES I 6.3.1 The Municipal Housing Statement analyzes housing requirements and establishes various housing targets. It shall be updated on a regular basis, but not less than every S years. 6.3.2 This Plan seeks to achieve the following mix of housing types within each i of the urban communities of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village: i Municipality of Clariugton Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 23 Chapter 6 Housing Table 6-1 Housing Targets TARGET HOUSING TYPE 70% Detached and Semi-detached and similar housing forms 20% Townhousing, Walk-up Apartment and similar housing forms 10% Apartments The housing mix of any specific neighbourhood planning unit may vary on the basis of specific neighbourhood characteristics. 6.3.3 The Municipality, in cooperation with other levels of government, shall encourage the provision of a diverse housing stock in terms of type, v tenure, density and cost throughout the Municipality. This Plan recognizes the following types of housing: • apartments-in-houses �s.7 • special needs housing • garden suites • assisted housing • rooming, lodging and boarding houses 6.3.4 Opportunities to improve housing affordability and diversity shall be encouraged through residential intensification. A housing component should be provided in all new commercial development. 6.35 Proposals for residential intensification will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: E a) there are adequate municipal services to accommodate increased demands including water supply, sanitary and storm sewers, schools and parkland; b) the site is accessible to community facilities, shopping and public transit; C) there is capacity in the road system to accommodate additional traffic; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 page 24 Chapter 6 Housing d) the proposal is physically compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms of scale, massing, height, siting and shadowing; and e) there is adequate on-site parking. V T) 6.3.6 For each of the urban areas of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village,a minimum of 30%of all new residential units shall be affordable housing as defined by Provincial affordability. criteria. Where feasible, housing opportunities which are affordable to low income households will be provided. 6.3.7 One apartment-in-house is permitted in a detached or semi-detached house in urban residential areas subject to the following: a) one parking space per apartment; b) structural suitability of building to accommodate alterations for an additional unit; and c) compliance with building and fire regulations and other municipal regulations, including registration. 6.3.8 Housing for special needs groups shall have regard for ease of access to support services such as community and medical facilities,shopping areas, parks and green space and public transit. 6.3.9 The Municipality supports the construction of assisted housing by co- operative and non-profit housing organizations. Assisted housing shall be integrated into residential areas,and conform to good planning principles and the locational criteria for medium and high density housing contained in Section 9 of this Plan. 6.3.10 One garden suite may be permitted in association with any single detached dwelling for a period of no more than 10 years provided that there is an agreement between the owner and the Municipality regarding the occupant, the period of occupancy,the installation, maintenance and removal of the suite, and any financial conditions. 6.3.11 In applying for a temporary use by-law for a garden suite, the applicant shall demonstrate that: a) there is a need to provide supervised accommodation or care for an elderly, sick or disabled person; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 25 Chapter 6 Housing b) the site is adequate for the garden suite with regard to lot size, layout and private amenity areas; c) the proposal is compatible with adjacent uses considering such matters as privacy, noise and appearance; d) there is adequate on-site parking; and e) there is adequate water supply and sewage disposal services. 6.3.12 Rooming, boarding and lodging houses may be permitted within urban areas provided that: a) the site is adequate with regard to lot size, setbacks and side yards to accommodate more intensive use; b) the proposal is compatible with adjacent uses considering such matters as privacy, noise and appearance; c) there is adequate on-site parking and amenities; and d) the proposal complies with building and fire regulations. 6.3.13 New mobile homes are not permitted unless otherwise specified in this Plan. 6.3.14 The Municipality encourages the construction of rental accommodation to meet the targets in the Municipal Housing Statement. The Municipality shall give priority to development proposals that include provisions for rental housing. 6.3.15 The conversion of existing residential rental housing to condominium tenure is generally discouraged. However, conversion may be considered provided the following conditions are satisfied: a) the rental vacancy rate for the whole of the Municipality is 3%or higher for two successive surveys, as determined in the bi-annual rental vacancy survey undertaken by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); b) the rental vacancy rate for the specific bedroom types affected by such conversion is 2% or higher; c) the approval of such conversions to condominium tenure does not result in the reduction of the vacancy rate below 3% and 2% respectively, in accordance with (a) and (b) above; and Municipality of CIarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 26 Chapter 6 Housing d) there is an agreement between the owner and the Municipality to satisfy financial and other conditions. 6.3.16 The Municipality will ensure an adequate supply` of housing on a municipal wide basis by maintaining. a) a minimum of a 3 year supply of residential land in a combination of draft approved and/or registered plans of subdivision; b) a minimum of a 2 year supply of land zoned for medium and high density housing throughout all the urban areas; and c) a 10 year supply of serviceable residential land to meet future housing requirements subject to the financial capability of both the Region and the Municipality to provide the necessary services. 6.3.17 The Municipality is committed to the efficient processing of residential subdivision,rezoning and site plan applications provided such applications are within that portion of the urban area included within the 10 year capital works forecast. 6.3.18 An annual housing report shall be prepared in order to monitor the progress made towards fulfilling the Municipality's housing objectives. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 27 7. 1(0fl0mi( Development 7.1 GOALS 7.1.1 To create a favourable economic climate, diversify the employment base and promote the Municipality as a prime business location in the Greater Toronto Area. 7.1.2 To create a community where the residents can live in reasonable proximity to their workplaces. 7.1.3 To encourage the growth of Clarington's recreational and tourism opportunities. 7.2 OBJECTIVES 7.2.1 To attain 1 job for every 3 residents in Cladngton by the year 2016. 7.2.2 To attain a non-residential to residential assessment ratio of 25:75 by the year 2016. 7.3 POLICIES 7.3.1 In order to achieve the economic development objectives, the Municipality will: I a) encourage the retention of existing employment opportunities and the creation of new opportunities; b) encourage new retail and commercial developments, while promoting traditional downtown areas as distinctive and attractive locations for retail, office, institutional, tourism and civic purposes; c) promote corporate office and prestige industrial developments i6 strategic locations along Highway 401; Municipality or Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 28 Chapter 7 Economic Development d) permit a variety of home-based occupations while ensuring such uses are integrated into the community in keeping with the applicable policies of this Plan; e) assist businesses and industries to seek the assistance of various support agencies to facilitate modernization and diversification; and fJ adopt a capital works program to improve gateway locations by installing informative signage, improving landscaping of public lands, and by encouraging landowners to practice good property maintenance. 7.3.2 The Municipality shall seek the assistance of other Ievels of government to ensure essential business services and infrastructure are available to meet the economic development objectives of the Municipality,including: • high calibre electronic telecommunications network • toll-free telephone service to Toronto • sufficient and reliable electric power and natural gas f • quality health care facilities • water supply and sanitary sewer services • highway construction including widenings and new interchanges • public transit. 7.3.3 It is the long term goal of the Municipality to investigate the feasibility of establishing a commercial port within the Municipality. 7.3.4 The Municipality will promote the development of new tourism and recreational opportunities, including but not limited to: • new sporting facilities • trade and convention facilities • venues for arts and entertainment activities • cultural heritage opportunities in accordance with Section 8. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 29 Chapter 7 Economic Development 7.3.5 Council, in consultation with the Boards of the Business Improvement Areas and the Chambers of Commerce,shall encourage and assist in the promotion of historical downtowns as destinations for shopping,walking tours and other events. In addition, other organizatiohs are encouraged to assist in the promotion of tourism through special events such as cultural festivals, tours, and fairs. 7.3.6 The Municipality recognizes the tourism and recreation potential of the Lake Ontario waterfront and will work in co-operation with other government agencies and the private sector to explore opportunities for and/or assist in the implementation of the following: • the expansion of existing marinas • the development of new marinas • the development of the waterfront trail, parkland and activity nodes • the preservation of natural areas e sport fishing opportunities • other waterfront tourism and recreational opportunities. 7.3.7 The Municipality will review and update the economic development strategy in consultation with various stakeholders in accordance with the statutory review period of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 30 8, Cultural Heritage 8.1 GOAL 8.1.1 To promote cultural achievements, foster civic pride,strengthen the local economy and enhance the quality of life for Clarington residents in the preservation, restoration and utilization of the Municipality's heritage resources. 8.2 OBJEC'T`IVES 8.2.1 To conserve and enhance cultural heritage resources including: • structures, sites and streetscapes of cultural, historic and/or architectural significance s [artifac�s of historic or archaeological significance X • significant landscapes, vistas and ridge-lines. 8.2.2 To support community efforts and events that celebrate the culture and heritage of the Municipality. 8.3 POLICIES 8.3.1 The Municipality, with the advice and assistance of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), will: a) prepare and maintain an inventory of heritage resources; b) support the conservation of heritage resources listed in said inventory; c) designate any such heritage resource pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act; d) identify or designate a group or groups of heritage properties as a Heritage Conservation District or heritage zone, giving particular attention to the Bowmanville historic downtown; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 31 Chapter 8 Cultural Heritage C) assist property owners in obtaining funding for heritage conservation projects; f) consider the conservation of resources of archaeological value pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act; and g) undertake the periodic review of the LACAC's structure and mandate. 8.3.2 Where a structure or district is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act or a structure is recognized on the heritage resources list, the Municipality will: a) allow alterations, renovations, additions or repairs provided the proposed changes are compatible and consistent with the building and the surrounding area in terms of building materials, colour, height, scale and design including windows, doors and roof lines; b) discourage the demolition or the inappropriate alteration of a heritage resource; c) require infill buildings to be compatible and consistent with the surrounding buildings and streetscape in terms of building materials, height, width, scale, colour, setback and design including windows, doors and roof lines; d) prepare urban design guidelines governing the alteration, development or redevelopment of districts or neighbourhoods; and e) consider the conservation of such structures and landscapes in the placement or modification to infrastructure. 8.3.3 Wherever possible,heritage structures should be retained for the original use and in their original location. Where the original uses cannot be maintained, the adaptive reuse of heritage structures will be supported. If no other alternative exists for maintaining structures in their original location, consideration may be given for the relocation of the structure. 8.3.4 In malting decisions on the placement or modification of infrastructure, the Municipality will seek to identify and conserve significant structures, sites and streetscapes of cultural,historic or architectural significance and significant landscapes, vistas or ridge-lines. In addition, the Municipality will encourage provincial, regional and other public agencies to implement this provision. Municipality of Clariogton Official Plan - January, 1996 page 32 Chapter 8 Cultural Heritage 8.3.5 In achieving its cultural heritage objectives, the Municipality will: a), promote public awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage resources; b) encourage the private sector to support the conservation of heritage resources; C) support and promote the Bowmanville and Clarke Museums; d) restore, rehabilitate, enhance and maintain Municipally-owned heritage properties; e) amend the Demolition Control By-law to implement the policies of this Plan with respect to heritage structures; and f) consider, in co-operation with the development industry, the development of a heritage subdivision to accommodate the relocation of heritage structures which cannot be incorporated into new developments. 8.3.6 In consideration of landscapes,vistas and ridge-Iines,the Municipality has identified the following areas of importance: a) the heritage downtowns of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono; b) the Lake Ontario waterfront, particularly the lands east of Bond Head; C) the Oak Ridges Moraine, particularly those lands within the Ganaraska watershed. 8.3.7 The Municipality will undertake a study to identify significant landscapes, vistas and ridge-lines but in the interim, require development proponents to identify such areas affected by an application. 8.3.8 Where any future development may affect suspected or known archaeological remains,an archaeological assessment shall be undertaken in consultation with the Province. In the event that significant archaeological resources are located on the site of any proposed development, their preservation or excavation may be required to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Province. The Municipality will consult with First Nations peoples whenever native artifacts or sites are discovered. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 33 L� Part III land Use In this part: q. Residential. Neighbourhoods io. Central Areas and Commercial Areas ». Employment -Areas iz. Rural Settlement areas Agriculture Areas 14. Open. Space System iS. Aggregate Resources 16. Tourism Nodes and Special Polity areas ��. Special Study Areas floidential Heighbourhoodi 9.1 GOAL 9.1.1 To provide every neighbourhood with a living environment that promotes a desirable quality of life and social interaction. 9.2 OBJECTIVES 9.2.1 To provide for a variety of housing densities and housing forms for each neighbourhood to achieve a desirable housing mix. 9.2.2 To provide for a variety of uses for each neighbourhood to service residents and to decrease the dependency on motor vehicles. 9.2.3 To achieve safe and livable neighbourhoods. 9.3 GENERAL POLICIES 9.3.1 The urban communities of Courtice,Bowmanville and Newcastle Village are comprised of neighbourhood planning units shown on Map E. Development within a neighbourhood planning unit shall be governed by the land use designations shown on Map A and all other applicable policies of this Plan. 9.3.2 Future Urban Residential Areas are those lands not required for residential purposes within the time frame of this Plan. Detailed land uses have not been determined. At such time that additional residential lands are required in accordance with Section 5.3.5,appropriate planning studies shall be undertaken and this Plan shall be amended to incorporate detailed land uses,population allocations and neighbourhood boundaries. 9.3.3 The lands designated Future Urban Residential Area shall only be used for agricultural purposes in accordance with Section 13.3.3. However, Council may consider other interim uses provided that such uses: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 34 Chapter 9 Residential Neighbourhoods • are not capital intensive • do not require municipal services • do not adversely impact any natural features shown on Map C • do not jeopardize the orderly future development of the lands for urban uses. 9.3.4 The predominant use of lands designated Urban Residential within each neighbourhood shall be for housing purposes. Other uses may be permitted which by the nature of their activity, scale and design are supportive of,compatible with and serve residential-uses. These include corner stores, home-based occupation uses, parks, schools, and community facilities. Parks, schools, and community facilities shall be permitted in accordance with Section 18 of this Plan. 9.3.5 Corner stores may be permitted in Residential areas including the establishment of such uses on the ground floor of a multiple unit residential building. A rezoning application shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: a) the store contains no more than 100 square metres of gross leasable retail floor area; b) the store provides a limited variety of items of daily necessity, or services that serve the surrounding residents; and c) the store is not located on a Type A or Type B arterial road. 9.3.6 Home-based occupation uses are permitted as an accessory use to a residential dwelling subject to the following criteria: a) the use shall not change the residential character of the structure and is completely contained within the dwelling unit, excluding garage space; b) the use does not exceed the equivalent of 30% of the habitable area of the residence; c) there is no exterior display of merchandise or outside storage of goods or materials associated with said use and signage shall comply with the provisions of the Sign By-law, as amended from time to time; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 35 Chapter 9 Residential Neighbourhoods d) the use is not a public nuisance due to noise, glare, dust, odours, vibration, hours of operation, interruption of communication signals, or traffic generation; e) employees are limited to those residing in the dwelling unit plus one additional person; and f) there is adequate off-street parking. 9.4 RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES 9.4.1 Within the lands designated Urban residential, there are three density categories. The density standards, predominant housing forms and locational criteria for Low, Medium and High Density Residential development are contained in Table 9-1. Table 9-1 Residential Density Standards Density Net Predominant Maximum General Category Density Housing Forms Height Locational (units per Criteria net ha) Low 10-30 Single Detached 2.5 Generally internal Density Semi-Detached/Link Storeys to neighbourhoods Duplex Medium 31 -60 Townhouses 4 Storeys Within Central Density Triplex/Quadruplex Areas, adjacent to Low Rise arterial roads,or Apartments Mixed within a 100m or Use developments arterial/collector road intersection High 61 - 100 Medium Rise 6 Storeys Within Central Density Apartments Areas and adjacent Mixed Use to King Street Developments 9.4.2 The predominant housing forms identified in Table 9-1 are general � g g and do not preclude similar or innovative housing forms which meet the intent of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 36 Table 9-2 Housing Targets by Neighbourhoods Urban Area Housing Units - Neighbourhoods Residential-Areas Central Areas Intensifi- Total Low Medium Nigh Medium High cation Courtice Ni Main Central Area 0 0 0 0 250 100 350 N2 Sub Central Area 0 0 0 0 100 250 350 N3 Worden 1175 125 0 0 0 100 1400 N4 Highland 1225 100 0 0 0 75 1400 N5 Glenview 550 425 0 110 0 50 1135 N6 Hancock 750 175 0 0 0 50 975 N7 Avondale 825 200 0 0 0 275 1300 N8 Emily Stowe 1475 275 0 0 0 550 2300 N9 Penfound 1150 75 0 0 0 75 1300 N10 Darlington 450 25 C�333' 0 0 =a i t�3 858 Nil Bayview 925 225 50 0 0 50 1250 N12 Farewell Heights' _ et,, TOTAL 8525 1625 383 110 350 1625 12618 Bowmanville 115- inns to l5 Nl East Main Central Area 0 0 0 62§ 325 175, 1125' N2 West Main Central Area 0 0 0 250 1700 0 1950 N3 Memorial 1050 75 250 0 0 150 1525 N4 Central 425 125 75 0 0 75 700 N5 Vincent Massey 1025 400 0 0 0 175 1600 N6 Apple Blossom 1250 275 0 25 0 125 1675 N7 Elgin 1000 50 50 125 75 150 1450 N8 Fenwick 1325 525 0 0 0 100 1950 N9 Knox 1450 125 0 125 75- 125 1900 N10 Northglen 850 150 0 100 50 50 120D Nil Brookhitl 1300 425 0 0 0 75 1800 i N12 Darlington Green 650 175 0 0 0 125 950 N13 Westvale 1050 350 275 25 0 75 1775 N14 Waverly 1075 206 50 0 0 75 1400- N1S Port Darlington 550 425 175 0 0 25 1175 TOTAL 13000 3300 875 1275 2225 1500 22175 i Newcastle Village Nl Main Central Area 0 0 0 100 50 75 225 N2 Graham 7075 100 0 0 0 100 1275 N3 Foster 1550 225 0 0 0 125 1900 N4 Port of Newcastle 500 325 0 0 250 0 1075 N5 North Village 1175 250 0 0 0 50 1475 N6 Wilmot 960 0 0 0 0 0 960 TOTAL 5260 900 0 100 300 350 6910 Potential housing units for Farewell Heights neighbourhood subject to the provisions of Special Policy Area G(Setlion 16.9) 37 Table 9-2 Housing Targets by Neighbourhood Urban Area Housing Units Neighbourhoods Residential Areas Central Areas Intens- Total Low I Medium High Medium High ification Courtice N1 Main Central Area 0 0 0 0 250 100 350 N2 Sub Central Area 0 0 0 0 0 350 350 N3 Worden 1175 1125 0 0 0 100 1400 N4 Highland 1225 100 0 0 0 75 1400 N5 Glenview 550 425 0 110 0 50 1135 N6 Hancock 750 175 0 0 0 50 975 N7 Avondale 825 200 0 0 0 275 1300 N8 Emily Stowe 1475 275 0 0 0 550 2300 N9 Penfound 1075 75 0 0 0 75 1225 N10 Darlington 450 25 0 0 0 383 858 N11 Bayview 975 250 50 0 0 50 1325 N12 Farewell Heights * - - - - - TOTAL 8500 1650 50 110 250 2058 1 12618 Bowmanville N1 'East Main Central Area 0 0 0 550 175 275 1000 N2 West Main Central Area 0 0 0 250 1700 0 1950 N3 Memorial 975 0 250 0 0 350 1575 N4 Central 425 125 75 0 0 75 700 N5 Vincent Massey 1025 400 0 0 0 175 1600 N6 Apple Blossom -1250 275 0 25 0 125 1675 N7 Elgin 1025 50 50 125 75 150 1475 N8 Fenwick 1325 525 0 0 0 100 1950 N9 Knox 1450 125 0 125 75 125 1900 N10 Northglen 825 150 0 100 50 50 1175 N11 Brookhill 1325 425 0 0 0 75 1825 N12 Darlington Green 700 175 0 0 0 125 1000 N13 Westvale 1025 350 275 25 0 75 1750 N14 Waverly 1075 250 50 25 0 75 1475 N15 Port Darlington 550 450 175 0 0 25 1200 TOTAL 12975 3300 875 1225 2075 1800 22250 Newcastle Village Ni Main Central Area 0 0 0 100 50 75 225 N2 Graham 1075 100 0 0 0 100 1275 N3 Foster 1450 200 0 0 0 125 1775 N4 Pork Newcastle 500 325 0 0 250 0 1075 N5 North Village 1050 250 0 0 0 50 1350 N6 Wilmot 960 0 0 0 0 0 960 TOTAL 5035 875 0 100 300 350 6660 Potential housing units or Farewell Heights neighbourhood subject tote provisions o pecia o icy rea G (Section 16,9) Chapter 9 Residential Neighbourhoods 9.4.3 There is a range of possible net densities within each density category identified on Table 9-1. Development may not necessarily take place near the upper end of the density category but will be governed by the population allocations for each neighbourhood identified on Map E. In particular, there are environmental constraints in the Lake Iroquois Beach, as identified on Map C, which will necessitate development at lower residential densities in some neighbourhoods. 9.4.4 Proposed plans of subdivision should generally provide a mixture of housing forms and densities. 9.4.5 Housing targets for each neighbourhood to 2016,identified on Table 9-2, are a general guideline for the distribution of housing units but may be altered without amendment to this Plan provided development conforms to the neighbourhood population allocation on Map E and the intent of this Plan. The location and distribution of housing targets is subject to the following provisions: a) the approximate location of medium and high density residential areas is indicated by the symbols "M" and "H" respectively on Map A; b) the distribution of medium and high density duelling units will generally be based on an equal share of the total units in each density category indicated on Table 9-2; and c) intensification housing units encompass all density types and include apartments-in-houses and garden suites. 9.4.6 Medium and high density residential development will be reviewed on the basis of the following site development criteria: a) the site is suitable in terms of size and shape to accommodate the proposed density and building form; b) the proposed development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms of scale, massing, height,siting,setbacks, shadowing, and the location of parking and amenity areas; c) adequate on-site parking,lighting, landscaping and amenity areas are provided; d) the impact of traffic on local streets is minimized; C) townhouses sited on blocks shall generally not exceed 50 units; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 38 I Chapter 9 Residential Neighbourhoods f) street townhouses shall generally not comprise more than ti attached units; and g) street townhouses shall not be sited on opposite sides of the street unless adequate on-street parking can be provided to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 9.5 NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN 9.5.1 Unless specified by Council,the preparation of a secondary plan for any residential neighbourhood shall generally not be required. 9.5.2 Prior to the consideration and approval of a plan.of subdivision, the Municipality shall generally require the preparationaof a neighbourhood design plan. A neighbourhood design plan is a visual interpretation of the future development of an entire neighbourhood and shall, as a minimum, include: • road alignments and standards • sidewalks, trail systems and walkways • potential cycling and transit routes • potential lotting • siting of schools, parks, open space lands, storm . water management facilities and other community/utility uses. 9.5.3 Neighbourhood design plans will generally be prepared by development proponents and shall: a) be undertaken in consultation with all landowners within the neighbourhood planning unit; b) identify existing natural and cultural heritage features; c) indicate how the neighbourhood will contain a broad range of housing types; and d) be co-ordinated with all other required studies, including municipally sponsored studies. 9.5.4 The residential neighbourhoods of Port Darlington and Port of Newcastle are special places and shall be developed to the highest design standard. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 39 Chapter 9 - Residential Neighbourhoods 9.5.5 Residential neighbourhoods shall be developed in accordance with the following urban design principles: a) Grid streets as the key element of the public realm providing a multiple use area for walking, cycling and motor vehicle use. Streets will be designed as high quality urban environments which encourage social interaction and provide multiple routes and connection to neighbourhood facilities. They will be utilized, wherever possible, to create view corridors and vistas of significant natural areas and public buildings. Street patterns should be oriented to provide for maximum passive solar gain, b) Public buildings and spaces, including schools, parks and places of worship, will be located on prominent sites with significant street frontage. Public buildings will be oriented to the street incorporating massing, detailing and entrance features that reinforce its importance as a neighbourhood facility. Public buildings and spaces will generally be centrally located to minimize walking distances. c) Houses should be sited with a consistent setback to provide a human scale to the street. House designs should incorporate features such as prominent entrances and front porches to encourage social interaction and allow for views along the street. Garages should be sited so that they are not the dominant feature of the streetscape or the house. Higher density housing will be strategically located near arterial and collector roads or within Local Central Areas to create a transit supportive development pattern. d) Natural features will be a key design consideration to ensure the protection of watercourses, valleylands, significant woodlots and wetlands and their ecological functions. Residential neighbourhoods will be"designed with nature" to minimize grade changes,preserve mature trees and enhance open space linkages. Opportunities to provide views of natural features and the waterfront should be incorporated, wherever possible. e) Cultural heritage features will provide context for new development. In existing neighbourhoods, new development will be compatible with and complementary to its context with regard to siting, building materials and architectural style. In new areas, heritage buildings will be incorporated in a sensitive manner. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 40 Chapter 9 Residential Neighbourhoods f) Public safety and security will be considered in all new development,including opportunities for visibility ofpubliespaces in the design and siting of buildings, adequate lighting, multiple walking routes and opportunities to control potential speeding of motor vehicles. g) Development along arterial roads will be designed to provide a high quality urban environment with views of housing,street trees and landscape elements. Reverse lotting and acoustical fencing is generally not permitted. 9.5.6 The Municipality will review zoning and engineering standards to achieve a sustainable, compact and healthy urban environment. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 41 io. Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.1 GOALS 10.1.1 To develop Central Areas as the focal points of economic, social and cultural activities for the various communities within the Municipality. I 10.1.2- To provide other types of specialized commercial uses to meet the needs of residents. 10.13 To respond to and accommodate new trends in the commercial sector and direct them to appropriate locations. 10.2 OBJECTIVES 10.2.1 To provide for the development of the Bowmanville Main Central Area as a regional centre. 10.2.2 To integrate retailing with other traditional Central Area functions,such as employment, housing, recreation and community uses. 10.2.3 To create Central Areas as people-oriented places with a high quality pedestrian environment including civic squares, parks and walkways. 10.2.4 To preserve and enhance the vitality and character of historic downtowns. 10.2.5 To discourage further expansion of strip commercial development. Municipality of Ciarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 42 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.3 GENERAL POLICIES FOR CENTRAL AREAS 10.3.1 Central Areas consist of Main Central Areas, Sub-Central Areas and Local Central Areas and are shown on Map A. Population allocations for Main Central Areas and Sub-Central Areas are indicated on Map E. 10.3.2 Central Areas shall be developed in accordance with the following urban design principles: a) a grid system of streets and walkways shall be incorporated to fulfil vehicular and pedestrian requirements and to function as places of social interaction; b) an integrated and diverse mix of uses shall be planned and developed; c) active street life is encouraged through the provision of pocket parkettes, outdoor patios, possible outdoor display and selling areas, and other amenities; d) the pedestrian environment is paramount in all Central Areas and will be enhanced through development which is human in scale, buildings of high architectural quality, grade level doors and windows,and the provision of street benches,awnings,pedestrian- scale lighting, and streetscape amenities; e) buildings will be sited to provide a continuous facade to define the edge of the street and to provide a sense of enclosure; f) development within historic downtown areas should complement existing buildings, have consistent height, setback, floor and ceiling levels, arrangement and height of windows, and building materials; g) provision will be made for future public transit; and h) public safety will be enhanced in the design and siting of buildings and public open spaces to provide visibility, easy access, multiple routes, and unobstructed views from streets and buildings. 10.3.3 All Central Areas shall provide residential and/or mixed use developments in order to achieve higher densities and reinforce the objective of achieving a diverse mix of land uses. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 996 rye Page 43 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.3.4 Redevelopment within existing Central Areas shall be encouraged to intensify with a full array of Central Area uses, particularly residential uses in accordance with the relevant sections of this Plan. 10.3.5 No new Central Area or expansion to existing Central Areas shall be permitted unless approved as part of the comprehensive review of the Official Plan. 10.3.6 Any application for rezoning for retail commercial development in excess of 2,500 square metres shall require a retail impact study to be prepared by a consultant retained by the Municipality at the expense of the applicant. 10.3.7 In the review of development applications, the urban design principles for Central Areas and the following site development criteria shall be implemented: a) buildings shall be street-front oriented and provide direct street access for pedestrians, wherever possible; b) parking areas should be sited to the side, rear or underground wherever possible; c) land use compatibility between commercial and residential buildings shall be achieved through appropriate building siting, design and landscape treatment; d) high quality landscape treatment shall be provided; e) building form and siting shall minimize the impacts of noise,wind and shadows and shall enhance views of landmark buildings,parks and open space; f} refuse collection areas will be internal -to buildings; g) loading areas and refuse collection areas shall be unobtrusive and screened where necessary and shall generally be located at the side or the rear of the building; h) no open storage is permitted; i) common vehicular access and internal circulation including service lanes connecting abutting properties should be provided wherever possible. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 44 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.4 MAIN CENTRAL AREAS 10.4.1 Main Central Areas shall be planned and developed as the main concentrations of urban activities within the Municipality providing a fully integrated array of retail and personal service, office, residential, cultural, community, recreational and institutional uses. They shall function as the focal point of culture, art, entertainment and civic gathering, be places of symbolic and physical interest for residents, and foster a sense of local identity. 10.4.2 The maximum amount of gross leasable floor area for retail and personal service uses within Main Central Areas shall be as follows: Bowmanville (East) 60,000 sq. m. Bowmanville (West) 40,000 sq. m. Courtice 25,000 sq. m. Newcastle Village 15,000 sq. m. These floorspace figures will be reviewed and updated as part of the five year review of this Official Plan. 10.4.3 The Courtice Main Central Area is a Special Study Area under Section 17.2. Detailed land use policies for the Bowmanville Main Central Areas (East and West) and for the Newcastle Village Main Central Area are contained in the Secondary Plans in Part VI of this Plan. 10.4.4 The maximum floor space index for development within the Courtice and Bowmanville Main Central Areas shall not exceed 1.50 while the maximum floor space index within the Newcastle Village Main Central Area shall not exceed 0.75. 10.5 SUB-CENTRAL AREAS 10.5.1 Sub-Central Areas shall be planned and developed in a manner similar to but smaller in scale than Main Central Areas--and shall serve large segments of urban areas through the provision of uses which complement those offered in Main Central Areas. These areas shall develop as mixed use areas containing retail, office, residential, cultural, community, recreational and institutional uses. 10.5.2 Detailed land use policies for the Sub-Central Area in Courtice are contained within a Secondary Plan in Part V1. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 45 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.6 LOCAL CENTRAL AREAS 10.6.1 Local Central Areas shall be planned and developed in a manner similar to,but smaller in scale than Main Central Areas and Sub-Central Areas. They shall serve as focal points of activity for residential communities serving the day to day needs of the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. 10.6.2 Local Central Areas shall develop as mixed use areas containing commercial, residential, recreational, community, cultural and institutional uses. The maximum floor space index for any site shall not exceed 0.75. 10.6.3 Development in Local Central Areas shall be in accordance with Table 10-1. Table 10-1 Local Central Areas Local Central Retail Offike Housing Units Public Area Locations Floorspace Floorspaoe Square (Sq.M.) (Sq•M.) Medium High Require- Density Density meat $OWMANVIILE LibertyA ongworth 3000 500 50 150 Yes Middle/Longworth 4500 500 150 0 Yes Concession/Mearns 2500 - 25 0 Yes Waverly/Quinn 1200 350 25 0 No Martin/Hartwell 1200 1150 0 0 No MarthOrd 2500 500 100 50 Yes Concession COURTICE Nash/Truils 1650 - 110 0 No Courtice/King 3100 500 50 50 No - I NEW CASTLE VILLAGE z` Port of Newcastle 20W 500 0 ( 100,'' Yes ORONO 3500 1000 50 0 Yes Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 46 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.6.4 The retail floorspace identified on Table 10-1 is the maximum permitted amount of gross leasable floor area for retail and personal service uses. The office floorspace indicates the desired amount of gross leasable floorspace specifically designed for office uses and may include second storey offices or office buildings such as medical and dental clinics. 10.6.5 Local Central Areas are"gathering places" for the community and should incorporate public squares wherever possible. For those Local Central Areas with a public square requirement on Table 10-1, a publicly- accessible square shall be constructed either as a public parkette or as part of a commercial development. 10.6.6 Public squares will be designed as a high quality urban environment with such amenities as appropriate paving, landscaped areas, benches, refuse containers, bicycle stands, lighting, public art and other elements that enhance the social and physical environment. 10.7 GENERAL POLICIES FOR COMMERCIAL AREAS 10.7.1 Neighbourhood Commercial Areas and Highway Commercial Areas are designated on Map A. In addition, corner stores in accordance with Section 9.3.5 and service stations in accordance with Section 10.10 are permitted in urban areas. General stores are permitted in hamlets in accordance with Section 12.4.1. 10.8 NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL AREAS 10.81 The general location of Neighbourhood Commercial Al-eas are identified by symbols on Map A. These areas shall be developed to provide items or services of daily necessity for the residents of the surrounding neighbourhoods and may include community and residential uses. A variety of building forms may be built including a small plaza, free- standing stores and offices, and street-related mixed use buildings. 10.8.2 The maximum amount of gross leasable floor area for retail and personal service uses shall not exceed 1,000 square metres. 10.8.3 In the review of development applications, the urban design principles for Residential Neighbourhoods and the following site development criteria shall be implemented: a) a floor space index for retail uses on any site not exceeding 0.30; Municipality of Clarin,gton Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 47 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses b) a maximum combined floor space index of 0.50 where there are second storey residential uses; c) a maximum of 300 square metres of gross leasable floor area for any individual store; d) the Provision of direct pedestrian street access to some stores in each development; and e) compliance with Section 10.3.7(c) to (i). 10.8.4 Notwithstanding Section 10.8.2,the following floorspace limits shall apply to the sites identified on Table 10-2. Table 10-2 Neigbbourhood Commercial Exceptions Urban Area Location Maadmum Ma)dmum Retail Office Floorspace Floorspace Courtice Trulls/George Reynolds 500 0 Courtice Trulls/Sandringham 0 500 Courtice Centrefield/King 1200 2000 Bowmanville Longworth/Swindell 500 0 Bowmanvitle Liberty/Concession Rd3 500 0 Bawmanville Liberty/Lovers 250 0 10.9 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL AREAS 10.9.1 Highway Commercial Areas are designated on Map A. They shall serve the specialized needs of residents on an occasional basis with services and facilities which consume large parcels of land, require exposure to traffic and may require outdoor storage and display of goods. This includes uses such as, and similar in kind to, automotive sales and service, home improvement centres, garden centres and nurseries, restaurants, motels, hotels, service stations and motor vehicle service establishments but not including motor vehicle body shops. 10.9.2 Highway Commercial Areas shall be developed in accordance-with the following urban design principles: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 48 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses a) a variety of urban forms may be built including plazas, free- standing stores, and mixed use buildings; b) a consistency of building, setbacks from the road and a harmonious architectural style should be achieved; c) an automobile-oriented environment is anticipated requiring efficient and safe traffic circulation through: • road improvements such as turning lanes • consolidation of vehicular access points • provision of common internal traffic circulation between parcels d) safe,well-defined pedestrian walkways should be provided from the street to the store entrance; and e) effective, co-ordinated and attractive landscaping and signage shall be provided for the area. 10.9.3 In the review of development applications, the urban design principles for Highway Commercial Areas and the following site development criteria shall be implemented. a) a floor space index for any development not exceeding 0.30; b) sufficient and convenient parking with surface parking lots partially screened through the use of effective buffer planting; c) safe, efficient road access to the site and/or integration of traffic access with other sites; d) high quality landscaping; e) the location and design of outdoor storage.and display areas to be visually acceptable and generally screened from the road and freeway frontage; unobtrusive loading and refuse collection areas; and g) adequate setbacks and landscape buffers from residential areas. 10.9.4 Prior to the approval of an application for the development of Highway Commercial Areas in the urban areas, an applicant may be required to submit a comprehensive development plan for an appropriate area as defined by the Municipality. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 49 Chapter 10 Central Areas and Commercial Uses 10.9.5 A retail warehouse store or a retail warehouse precinct greater than 4,000 square metres may be permitted within Highway Commercial Areas by amendment to this Plan and subject to the following: a) the use is sufficiently large so that it is considered not compatible within a Central Area location; b) the preparation of retail impact analysis in accordance with Section 10.3.6; c) the site is located in proximity to an interchange with a freeway; d) the anticipated traffic can be accommodated on the transportation network; and e) ,vehicular access is obtained from an arterial road. 10.10 SERVICE STATIONS 10.10.1 Service stations are establishments which primarily sell gasoline and associated automotive products. They may include accessory-uses such as the repair of vehicles, car washes, and the sale of confectionery items. 10.10.2 Service stations may generally be established in any urban land use designation provided: a) no more than 2 automobile service stations will be permitted at any intersection; b) the display of confectionery items does not exceed 10 square metres of floor space in designated Residential Areas; c) locations shall not create vehicular congestion or endanger pedestrian movement; and I d) access points to each site shall be limited in number and shall not impede traffic flows. Internal access to adjacent commercial properties shall be provided wherever possible. 10.10.3 Service stations will not be. permitted at intersections or other locations which Council deems to have important visual significance for gateways to communities. 10.10.4 Abandoned service stations shall be rezoned to uses compatible with surrounding areas and in conformity with this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 50 11. Employment area 11.1 GOAL. 11.1.1 To provide a variety of economic and employment opportunities in the Municipality. 11.2 OBJECTIVES 11.2.1 To provide a variety of industrial lands to allow for the expansion and diversification of the employment base. 11.2.2 To ensure the timely servicing of all Employment Areas providing a minimum S year supply of serviced land. 11.2.3 To encourage environmentally sound industrial practices and uses. 11.2.4 To ensure a high quality design in all Employment Areas. 11.3 GENERAL POLICIES 11.3.1 Employment Areas consist of Prestige Employment Areas, Light Industrial. Areas and General Industrial Areas as designated on Map A. 11.3.2 Within all Employment Area designations: a) the attractiveness of these areas shall be established and/or enhanced through building design, appropriate landscaping, screening of outside storage areas and good property maintenance; b) public transit, bicycle and pedestrian access shall be provided for in the develdpment or redevelopment of lands; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 51 Chapter 11 Employment Areas c) sales of the goods manufactured or assembled on the premises will be permitted provided it does not exceed 20%d of the total gross building floor area; d) no use shall be permitted which, by the nature of the material used, waste produced, or product manufactured is considered to be hazardous by the Medical Officer of Health; C) all uses shall comply with all government health and environmental standards with respect to the emission of fumes, noise, odours,dust,vibration, or any other form of pollution; and f) waste disposal and/or processing of waste shall conform to the policies of Section 4.9 and all applicable provisions of this Section. 11.4 PRESTIGE EMPLOYMENT AREAS 11.4.1 The Prestige Employment Areas designated on Map A comprise lands having prime exposure to freeways or major arterial roads. Development within this designation is intended for employment intensive uses exhibiting a high standard of building design and landscaping. 11.4.2 The predominant use of land within Prestige Employment Areas shall be professional, corporate and office buildings, data processing centres, research and development facilities,commercial or technical schools,and- light industrial uses within enclosed buildings. Certain commercial, community and recreational uses, including banks, restaurants, athletic clubs, banquet facilities, and fraternal organizations, are permitted provided they are limited in scale and provide services to employees of the Employment Area. In addition, hotels, motels and trade and convention centres may be permitted by site-specific zoning amendment. 11.4.3 Office development will be limited to protect the planned function of Central Areas and shall not exceed a floor space index of 1.0. 11.4.4 Development within Prestige Employment Areas shall be subject to a high level of architectural, landscaping and signage control. Outside storage or display of goods shall be strictly prohibited. 11.5 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AREAS 11.5.1 The Light Industrial Areas designated on Map A are located in places of high visibility along major arterial roads and freeways and may be located Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 52 Chapter 11 Employment Areas adjacent to Residential Areas. The range of industrial uses permitted in the Light Industrial Areas shall be sensitive to and compatible with abutting uses. _11.5.2 The predominant use of land in the Light Industrial Areas shall be manufacturing,assembling,processing,fabricating,repairing,research and development and warehousing. Certain commercial, community and recreational uses, including banks, restaurants, athletic clubs, banquet facilities, and fraternal organizations, are permitted provided they are limited in scale and provide services to employees of the Employment Area. Large scale retail warehouses may be permitted by amendment to this ]Plan subject to the provisions of Section 10.9.5. 11.5.3 Accessory office uses will be permitted provided they are on the same lot and are related to and ancillary to the main industrial use to a maximum of 25% of the total gross building floor area. 11.5.4 Limited outside storage may be permitted in accordance with the following criteria: - I a) outside storage shall not exceed an area equivalent to 25%of the total gross building floor area; b) the materials to be stored in an outside storage_ area shall not exceed a height of 3 metres; and c) storage areas shall be located primarily in the rear of the lot and shall be appropriately screened so as to not have a negative impact on abutting properties and not be visible from a freeway. f 15.5 An auto-mall comprising a minimum of 3 individual motor vehicle dealerships and accessory motor vehicle service uses may be permitted by site-specific rezoning provided it is located on a Type A arterial road and a comprehensive streetscape,landscaping and signage plan is prepared to the satisfaction of the Municipality. 11.6 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL AREAS 11.6.1 General Industrial Areas are located in the interior of the Employment Areas, and shall not be located in highly visible locations or adjacent to Residential Areas. 11.6.2 The predominant use of land in General Industrial Areas shall be manufacturing,assembling,processing,fabricating,refining,warehousing, storage and repair and servicing operations. In addition, accessory office Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 53 Chapter 11 Employment Areas uses will be permitted provided they are on the same lot and are related to and ancillary to the main industrial use to a maximum of 25% of the total gross building floor area. 11.6.3 Outside storage will be permitted provided that it is properly screened from public view and shall generally not exceed 50%of the site area and a maximum height of 5 metres. Outside storage shall generally be located at the rear of the property. 11.6.4 Truck terminals, including the repair, storage and sale of commercial transport vehicles, shall be located within the General Industrial Areas having direct access or close connection to an arterial road but not occupying high visibility sites adjacent to freeways or major entranceways to urban areas. Parking, loading and storage facilities shall generally be located at the rear of the lot, adequately screened from adjacent land uses, have a durable, dust-free, hard surface and suitable stornn water management facilities. 11.6.5 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.9,waste processing facilities for non-toxic materials such as paper,glass,metal,construction waste and plastics, may be permitted by site-specific zoning within the General Industrial Areas, provided that the operation is wholly enclosed within a building or structure. Waste transfer stations may be permitted by site- specific zoning provided it is integrated and part of a waste processing facility. Outside storage may be permitted in accordance with Section 11.6.3,provided that processed or unprocessed waste is wholly enclosed. 11.6.6 An asphalt or concrete batching plant may be permitted in the General Industrial designation by site specific zoning. In the evaluation of such a rezoning, consideration shall be given to the following: a) minimizing visual impacts of the site from major arterial roads and freeways; b) minimizing impact on abutting uses including noise and odour; and c) address other issues as may be required by the Municipality. I 11.7 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS i 11.7.1 All Employment Areas shall be developed'on municipal water and sewer and roads shall be designed to urban standards. Prior to the introduction of full municipal services, Iimited development on private services is permissible provided: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 54 Chapter 11 Employment Areas a) the use does not require water consumption in the production, manufacturing, refining or assembling process; b) the applicant submits an engineering report demonstrating that private services can be supported on site without impacting groundwater and soil conditions on neighbouring properties; and c) the applicant enters into a development agreement with the Municipality which includes, among other matters, the requirement to connect to future sanitary sewer and water supply services and the payment for the owner's share of installation and connection when such services are available. 11.7.2 Development of Employment Areas shall generally proceed by registered plan of subdivision.However,development by land severance is permitted provided it does not jeopardize the overall future development of the surrounding lands. 11.7.3 In the review of development applications,the following site development criteria shall be implemented: a) a high standard of building design and materials appropriate to the Employment Area designation; b) parking areas sited to the side or rear wherever possible and partially screened through buffer planting; c) land use compatibility between industrial buildings and residential or commercial buildings achieved through appropriate building siting, design and landscape treatment; d) unobtrusive loading and refuse collection areas, screened where necessary; and e) the location of outdoor storage to be visually acceptable and screened from the road and freeway frontage. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 55 I u. Rural Settlement Areas 12.1 GOAL 12.1.1 To ensure that the development of rural settlement areas is consistent with the principle of sustainable development. 12.2 OBJECTIVES 12.2.1 To preserve, enhance and promote the cultural and historical attributes of hamlets and other rural settlements. 12.2.2 To reinforce hamlets as the predominant and preferred locations for rural. growth. 12.2.3 To ensure development in the rural areas is adequately serviced and does not impact soil and water resources. 12.3 GENERAL POLICIES 12.3.1 Rural settlement areas are designated on Map A as Hamlets, Country Residential Subdivisions and Rural Residential Clusters. Unless otherwise provided for in this Plan, scattered non-farm residential development is not permitted within the rural area.. 1 - 12.3.2 Hamlets shall be the predominant and Preferred locations to accommodate future rural population growtl} In addition to existing designated land, it is the policy of this Plan to allocate approximately 300 new lots�as indicated in Section 5.3.2 of this Plan. 12.3.3 Unless otherwise specified, the phasing of development for new growth in rural settlement areas is not required. However, the Municipality will monitor the rural growth activity on an annual basis to determine whether or not phasing policies will be introduced in the future. In any event, Council shall endeavour to ensure that approval of future development is granted on a gradual basis. Municipality of Clarington Official flan -January, 19% Page 56 i Chapter 12 Rural Settlement Areas 12.3.4 Development shall be serviced by private drilled wells and private waste disposal systems in compliance with Provincial and Regional standards. Where a municipal water system exists, new development may be required to connect to it subject to the available capacity of the system. 12.3.5 New residential lots in any rural settlement area with or without a municipal water system shall: a) have a minimum lot size of 0.4 hectares; b) meet the requirements of the Durham Region Health Services Department; c) provide a tile field reserve area; and d) provide a technical report that demonstrates there is no adverse impact on adjacent wells and septic systems. 12.3.6 Notwithstanding Section 12.3.5, in the event development is serviced by approved alternatives including communal systems, the size of a rural residential lot may be reduced. 12.3.7 Home-based occupations are permitted in any rural settlement area in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3.6,with the exception that it may be conducted in whole or in part in an accessory building which cannot exceed 50% of the habitable floor area. 12.4 HAMLETS 12..4.1 Hamlets are designated as Hamlet Residential on Map A. The predominant use of lands shall be single detached residential dwellings. Other uses such as schools, community facilities, places of worship, general stores, home-based occupations, arts and craft shops, and farm- related commercial uses are also permitted provided such uses are compatible with the surrounding uses and do not detract from the character of the hamlet. 12.4.2 Development within a hamlet shall: a) complement and enhance the historic character of the hamlet; b) provide housing designed to complement the architecture of existing buildings; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 57 Chapter 12 Rural Settlement Areas I c) implement a grid street system; and d). consider opportunities and innovations to provide a more compact settlement form. 12.4.3 Residential development shall generally proceed by an application for plan of subdivision which shall be accompanied by technical reports to meet the requirements of Section 12.4.5(a)through(d)to the satisfaction of the approval authorities. 12.4.4 Individual land severances may be considered provided it does not jeopardize the future development of the hamlet and meets the requirements of Section 12.3.5, 12.4.5 In the consideration of an amendment to the Official Plan for the expansion to the limits of a hamlet, a settlement capacity study shall be prepared to provide the following: a) an analysis of the hydrogeological regime in the area to determine the availability and quality of groundwater on a long-term basis; b) an assessment of the impact of future development on existing groundwater quantity and quality and on existing sources of drinking water,including municipal,communal and private wells; c) an assessment of the long-term suitability of the soil conditions for the effective operation of private sewage disposal systems; d) an assessment of surface drainage; e) an identification of any existing restrictions to future development; f) an inventory of cultural heritage resources and an assessment of how new growth will be complementary to, and consistent with, the historic character of the area; g) an environmental inventory and assessment of the impact of new growth on the natural, built and cultural environments; h) an assessment of servicing alternatives such as communal systems; i) an assessment of the impact on agricultural lands and the identification of directions for growth which will minimize such impacts, and a statement of conformity to the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae; and Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 58 Chapter 12 Rural Settlement Areas j) other information as may be deemed necessary by the Municipality or the Region of Durham. 12.4.6 Notwithstanding Section 12.4.5, in the hamlet of Newtonville, the following policies apply: a) all development shall be serviced by municipal water supply-and- private_wastmedisposal; b) the minimurfi lot size may be reduced -to-a -minimum of 0.2 -hectares provided a technical study demonstrates to the satisfaction of the approval authorities that the soil conditions can support reduced lot sizes without contaminating soil or groundwater; C) no further development shall be permitted upon reaching the capacity of the municipal water supply system, regardless of whether designated lands remain vacant; d) no further development shall be permitted if there is evidence of soil and groundwater contamination which cannot be mitigated, until such time as the contamination is addressed to the satisfaction of the approval authorities; and e) the Municipality encourages Regional and Provincial agencies to conduct a continuous groundwater monitoring program in _ Newtonville. 12.5 COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS 12.5.1 The permitted use within lands designated Country Residential shall be single detached residential dwellings including home-based occupations. 12.5.2 Country Residential subdivisions may be permitted by amendment to this Plan only within General Agricultural Areas, Waterfront Greenway, and Green Space provided such development: a) is of a size generally less than 20 lots; b) is planned and designed to blend into the rural landscape, is unobtrusive in nature and conforms'with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae; C) does not impact upon, detract from or propose any significant alterations to the natural features as identified on Map C; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 59 Chapter 12 Rural Settlement Areas d) is distinct and well separated from existing urban areas, hamlets, other country residential subdivisions and rural residential clusters; e) contains a range of lot sizes generally from 0.6 to 1.0 hectare; f) has an internal road network which does not directly access onto any type of arterial road; g) is not located on and will not impact upon lands of high capability for agriculture or mineral aggregate extraction; and h) is not located in corridors affected by existing or proposed freeways, arterial roads, railways, hydro transmission lines and other utilities. 12.5.3 Applications to amend this Plan in order to permit country residential subdivisions shall be accompanied by a settlement capacity study to address those requirements set out in Section 12.4.5 and a landscape analysis to address those requirements set out in Section 12.5.2(b) and (c). 12.5.4 Council shall monitor the approval of future country residential subdivisions and shall generally not approve more than 20 lots within any five year period. 12.6 RURAL RESIDENTL4L CLUSTERS 12.6.1 Map A identifies the general location of Rural Residential Clusters. Permitted uses are single detached residential dwellings including home- based occupations. The exact limits of the cluster shall be defined in the Zoning By-law. 12.6.2 Once the limits of a Cluster have been defined in the Zoning By-law, no expansion to the Cluster shall be permitted. Infilling may be permitted subject to meeting the applicable policies of this Plan. 12.6.3 New Rural Residential Clusters may be permitted in General Agricultural Areas, Green Space and the Waterfront Greenway designations by an amendment to this Plan and subject to the following criteria: a) the Cluster shall be a definable node consisting of a minimum of five, lots located either on both sides of a road or within a quadrant of an intersection; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 60 a - Chapter 12 Rural Settlement Areas b) every lot within the Cluster shall have frontage upon and access to an open public road other than a Highway or a Type A arterial road; C) every lot within the Cluster shall conform to the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae; and d) any new lot shall meet the requirements of Section 12.3.5. 12.6.4 A maximum of 50 residential lots is permitted in the rural residential cluster of Bond Head. Residential development in Bond Head shall: a) be in the form of infilling; b) connect to the municipal water supply system; and c) have a minimum lot area of 2,500 square metres. i i Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 61 3. AgrUltural Areas 13.1 GOAL 13.1.1 To encourage and support the agricultural industry as an important part of the Municipality's economic base. 13.2 OBJECriVES 13.2.1 To preserve high quality agricultural lands for farming purposes. 13.2.2 To promote stewardship of agricultural lands for future generations. 13.2.3 To direct non-farm uses to settlement areas. 13.3 POLICIES 13.3.1 Prime Agricultural Areas and General Agricultural Areas are designated on Map A. 13.3.2 Prime Agricultural Areas shall be used only for farm and farm-related uses including the use of land, buildings and structures for nurseries, the growing of crops and the raising of livestock. Home-based occupations and limited home industry uses are permitted. Seasonal farm produce stands maybe permitted provided the produce is grown locally. 13.3.3 General Agricultural Areas shall be predominantly used for farm and farm- related uses in accordance_ with Section 13.3.2. In addition, lands so designated may also be used for farm-related industrial/commercial uses in accordance with Section 13.3.6,home-based occupations, limited home industry uses, riding and boarding stables, dog kennels, fur farms, sod farms,farm produce outlets and other similar uses provided that such uses: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 62 Chapter 13 Agricultural Areas a) are compatible with the existing and/or designated land uses in the surrounding areas and do not generate excessive amounts of odour, traffic and other nuisances; b) do not conflict with any surrounding agricultural operations; c) are not located on Class 1 or Class 2 soil as defined by the Canada Land Inventory of Soil Capability for Agriculture; d) conform with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae; and e) do not abut any designated rural settlement areas. 13.3.4 Golf courses may be permitted in Agricultural Areas by amendment to this Plan provided that: a) there is a demonstrated need for such a facility in an agricultural designation and there are no alternative sites in the Green Space or Waterfront Greenway designations; b) it is not located on high capability agricultural lands; c) it conforms with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae; d) it does not adversely impact the ability of surrounding agricultural operations to carry on normal agricultural practices; e) it does not impact significant natural features and minimizes impacts on watercourses, groundwater resources or other environmentally sensitive features; f) it does not use quantities of ground or surface water for irrigation purposes that exceed the standards of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy,Ministry of Natural Resources and the Conservation Authority; and g) it is individually serviced with a private sewage disposal system and private drilled well which complies with the standards of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy and the Region. 13.3.5" Notwithstanding Section 13.3.3, places of worship are permitted in the General Agricultural Areas provided they serve the residents'of nearby communities within the Municipality. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 63 Chapter 13 Agricultural Areas 13.3.6 Farm-related industrial/commercial uses include grain drying,bulk storage R",i V \(f 5 and the sorting of produce, farm co-operatives, livestock sale barns, /f�,vr5e`� abAttoirs,animal husbandry services,and farm machinery sales and repair. 1� 13.3.7 Within any Agricultural designation, a bona-fide farm operation may be permitted to establish a second dwelling or mobile dwelling in order to provide living accommodation for persons employed seasonally or full- time on the farm, provided the farm has a minimum lot area of 20 hectares. The severance of such an accessory dwelling shall not be permitted. 13.3.8 The Municipality encourages the consolidation of farms wherever possible. Dwellings which are rendered surplus as a result of the consolidation of abutting farms may be severed provided: a) the farms are merged into a single parcel; b) the dwelling to be severed is not required for farm employees; and c) the surplus dwelling lot is generally less than 0.6 hectares. 13.3.9 Notwithstanding Section 13.3.8, the removal by severance of a dwelling which is rendered surplus as a result of the acquisition of non-abutting farms may be permitted by amendment to this Plan provided: a) a retirement or intra-family lot was not previously severed since January 1, 1974; b) the farm to be acquired is a minimum of 40 hectares; c) the dwelling to be severed is not required for farm employees; d) the surplus dwelling lot is generally less than 0.6 hectares; and e) it is registered on title that once a surplus dwelling lot is severed, no further severance is permitted from the parcel for retirement purposes. 13.3.10 Council shall encourage retiring farmers to reside in a nearby hamlet or an urban area. However, a retiring farmer may be granted at the time of retirement, one retirement lot from the farmer's total farm holdings provided: a) a retirement or intra-family lot has not been previously severed since January 1, 1974; Municipality or Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 64 Chapter 13 Agricultural Areas b) the parcel from which the retirement lot is to be created shall generally be a minimum of 40 hectares and shall have been in the retiring farmer's ownership for a minimum of 10 years; c) the proposed retirement lot shall be in a location which complies P with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae and which minimizes its impact upon the remaining agricultural operation; d) the proposed retirement lot shall be serviced with a private drilled well and a private sewage disposal system, both of which shall meet the requirements and standards of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy and the Region of Durham; e) the retirement lot is generally less than 0.6 hectares; and f) it is registered on title that once a retirement lot has been granted, the land or the farmer is not entitled to any other severance for retirement purposes. 13.3.11 New land uses, including the creation of lots, and new or expanding livestock facilities, shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae. I 13.3.12 New agricultural lots will be permitted only where the severed and retained lots are intended for agricultural use, are sufficiently large to maintain flexibility for future changes in type or size of agricultural operation and are a minimum of 40 hectares in size. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 65 DWR 14. S Yitem 14.1 GOALS 14.1.1 To protect, manage and enhance the Municipality's natural heritage features, the Oak Ridges Moraine, Green Space and the Waterfront Greenway. 14.1.2 To create an integrated and continuous system of natural areas. 14.2 OBJECTIVES 14.2.1 To protect the most significant features of the Municipality's natural environment from the effects of human activity. 14.2.2 To maintain, restore and create continuous green corridors along stream valleys. 14.2.3 To ensure active and passive recreational activities are compatible with the natural environment. 14.2.4 To protect the Oak Ridges Moraine and its special ecological functions. 14.2.5 To provide a Waterfront which is clean, green, connected, open, accessible, useable, diverse, affordable and attractive. 14.3 GENERAL POLICIES 14.3.1 The Open Space System consists of Environmental Protection Areas,the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Waterfront Greenway and Green Space, as designated on Map A. Unless otherwise provided for in the detailed policies of this Plan, development within the designated Open Space System is generally discouraged. I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 66 Chapter 14 Open Space System 14.3.2 Nothing in this Plan requires that private land in the Open Space System be made available for public use,nor that the Municipality will purchase these lands. 14.3.3 New land uses, including the creation of lots, and new or expanding livestock facilities, shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae. 14.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS 14.4.1 Environmental Protection Areas are recognized as the most significant components of the Municipality's natural environment. As such, these areas and their ecological functions are to be preserved and protected from the effects of human activity. 14.4.2 No development shall be permitted in Environmental Protection Areas, except passive recreation and uses related to erosion control and storm water management. 14.4.3 Where the Environmental Protection Area designation corresponds to a stream valley it includes a development setback adjacent to the defined top-of-bank. The development setback shall be based on a stable slope and the sensitivity of the stream valley, and shall be determined in consultation with the Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. In no case would the setback be less than 5 metres in width. 14.4.4 The extent of the Environmental Protection Areas designated on Map A is approximate only. The precise limits of these areas shall be detailed through the review of development applications and/or in consultation with the Conservation Authority. 14.5 GREEN SPACE 14.5.1[y Lands designated Green Space on Map A shall be used primarily for conservation and active or passive recreational uses. Agriculture, farm- related uses,home-based occupations and limited home industry uses are also permitted. Golf courses a`re ermitted by amendment in accordance with Section 13.3.4 (c) to (g). CI m!Ile 14.5.2 Expansions to existing uses on lands designated Green Space may be permitted provided such uses conform to the intent of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 67 Chapter 14 Open Space System 14.6 OAK RIDGES MORAINE 14.6.1 The Oak Ridges Moraine is designated on Map A. Uses permitted in the Moraine shall be conservation, reforestation, agriculture, and passive- recreational uses such as pedestrian trails and horseback riding. New golf courses,Rural Residential Clusters,and Country Residential Subdivisions shall not be permitted. q -- m 1 14.6.2 In addition to the other applicable requirements of this Plan, any application for official plan amendment i located on the Oak Ridges Moraine shall be evaluated for its potential impact on the Moraine's natural features and functions. As such a study shall be prepared at the expense of the proponent to demonstrate how the specific planning, siting, design or construction practices for the proposed development would maintain or enhance the ecological integrity of the Moraine, including the natural heritage,water resources and landform conservation systems. 14.7 WATERFRONT GREENWAY 14_.7.1 The predominant use of land within the Waterfront Greenway shall be - passive and active recreational uses, compatible tourism uses, conservation, and agriculture. Marinas are permitted by amendment to this Plan. Golf courses a-r& ennitted by amendment and in accordance with Section 13.3.4 (c) to (g). 14.7.2 Any new development in the Waterfront Greenway must ensure public access to the Waterfront, protect natural and cultural heritage features, and ensure land use compatibility. 14.7.3 Existing residential uses within the Regulatory Shoreline Area as defined on Map are permitted ermitted to continue subject to Sections 4.8.7 and 4.8.8 of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 68 i , Aggregate Rmurm 15.1 GOAL 15.1.1 To provide opportunities for the extraction of aggregate resources with minimal impact on the natural environment, landscape, local residents, and the Municipality. 15.2 OBJECTIVES 15.2.1 - To ensure the orderly and efficient extraction of aggregate resources as an interim land use while minimizing environmental, social and financial impacts. 15.2.2 To provide for uses which are appropriate or compatible with existing and future Aggregate Extraction Areas. 15.2.3 To ensure Aggregate Extraction Areas are appropriately and progressively rehabilitated. 15.3 POLICIES 15.3.1 Aggregate Resource Areas on Map D possess significant aggregate resource potential and shall generally be protected for extraction purposes. However, in Aggregate Resource Areas, land may be used in accordance with the Iand use designation shown on Map A provided: extraction is not feasible, or • the proposed land use or development serves a greater long term interest for the general public than aggregate extraction, or the proposed land use or development does not significantly preclude or hinder future extraction. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 69 Chapter 15 Aggregate Resources 15.3.2 Aggregate Extraction Areas which are licensed or have received the Municipality's approval are designated on Map A. Land designated Aggregate Extraction Area shall be used for extraction of aggregates. Other uses such as crushing,screening, blending,washing and stockpiling are permitted as accessory to a licensed aggregate extraction operation provided that they comply with Provincial or Municipal Standards for noise, vibration and dust. 15.3.3 New aggregate extraction may be permitted in Aggregate Resource Areas by an amendment to this Plan. In addition, aggregate extraction may occur on lands not identified as an Aggregate Resource Area by amendment to this Plan in accordance with the policies in this Section and provided it can be demonstrated that the lands have significant aggregate resources. 15.3.4 Notwithstanding Sections 15.3.1, 15.3.2 and 15.3.3, new aggregate extraction is not permitted within that portion of the Ganaraska River watershed as identified on Map D. 15.3.5 Portable concrete batching and asphalt plants related to a specific construction project may be permitted on lands licensed for aggregate extraction on a temporary basis not exceeding 3 years by amendment to the zoning by-law provided there is no adverse impact on groundwater and surface water quality and quantity, or on surrounding land uses. 15.3.5 Upon termination of an aggregate extraction license, Aggregate Extraction Areas shall be redesignated to a land use designation similar to the surrounding lands. Prior to redesignation, the lands may only be used for agriculture, conservation and reforestation. 15.3.7 In the evaluation of an amendment to the Official Plan for aggregate extraction, the Municipality must be satisfied that aggregate extraction can be carried out with minimal social and environmental impacts and that land use compatibility issues have been adequately addressed. An Environmental Impact Study and other appropriate studies shall be conducted demonstrating: a) minimal impact on the quality and quantity of groundwater and surface water resources; b) minimal impact of noise,vibration, dust, and artificial lighting on surrounding land uses and the natural environment; c) that significant biota or habitat will not be displaced or disrupted as a result of extraction activities; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 page 70 Chapter 15 Aggregate Resources d) that measures for the preservation or protection of valuable heritage resources and archaeological resources will be provided; e) that the extraction activities can be screened to minimize visual impacts; f} that measures are provided to minimize traffic impact; and g) the nature and effectiveness of the proposed rehabilitation, including impacts on the natural environment and surrounding land uses. 15.3.8 The Municipality will encourage rehabilitation of all abandoned pits and quarries including wayside pits. 15.39 Prior to the submission of a new or modified rehabilitation plan to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the owner shall address the following matters to the satisfaction of the Municipality: a) future uses in conformity to the policies of this Plan; b) restoration to landform patterns consistent with the surrounding landscape; c) rehabilitation of natural environment processes including groundwater and wildlife habitat; d) rehabilitation of Class 1 to 3 agricultural land to substantially the same acreage and average soil capability; and e) any other matters as deemed necessary. 15.3.10 Rehabilitation shall be carried out on a progressive basis as the excavation proceeds,with final rehabilitation completed upon termination of the pit or quarry licence. 15.3.11 Wayside pits for the purpose of supplying aggregate materials to any government projects shall be permitted in any land use designation except on those lands designated Environmental Protection Area or adjacent to existing development. Municipality of Clarington Official flan - January, 1996 Page 71 �6. Tourim , No and 5pe(ial PAreas 16.1 GENERAL POLICY 16.1.1 For those lands designated as Tourism Nodes or Special Policy Areas on Map A, the following policies shall apply in addition to other applicable policies of this Plan. 16.2 TOURISM NODES 16.2.1 Tourism Nodes shown on Map A are identified as areas of major tourism and recreational potential. Where a boundary is indicated on Map A,the Tourism Node is limited to the lands shown. 16.2.2 Notwithstanding Section 16.2.1,the uses permitted at Mosport Park shall be limited to those uses which existed on June 5, 1991. 16.2.3 The uses permitted at Kirby Ski Area, Tyrone Mill, Bowmanville Zoo, Exotic Cat World are existing uses,and the expansion of these uses. The introduction of new related uses roay be permitted provided: a) such uses do not adversely impact natural features and functions, heritage structures or significant vistas, views or ridge-lines; b) such uses are compatible with adjacent lands with respect to noise, traffic, and visual impact; and c) such uses do not include any form of new residential use. 16.2.4 The uses permitted at the Port Darlington tourism node are defined in the Port Darlington Secondary Plan in Part VI. 16.2.5 The uses permitted at the Port of Newcastle tourism node include a marina, a hotel, a theatre and other cultural uses, restaurants, specialty commercial uses, recreational uses, public parkland, boardwalks and similar uses appropriate to a waterfront tourism destination. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 page 72 Chapter 16 Tourism Nodes and Special Policy Areas 16.3 SPECIAL POLICY AREA A-PORT GRANBY WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY 16,3.1 Special Policy Area A is the site of the Port Granby Waste Management Facility which is licensed by the Atomic Energy Board of Canada for low level radioactive waste. It is the policy of Council to require the expeditious removal of all waste and contaminated soil from the existing waste management facility and that the site shall be rehabilitated and rendered safe for uses permitted within the Waterfront Greenway. 16.3.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, prior to the complete decommissioning of the site, any development within 100 metres of the limit of this Special Policy Area shall be strictly prohibited. 16.4 SPECIAL, POLICY AREA B - WILMOT CREED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 16.4.1 Special Policy Area B recognizes a distinct residential community catering to seniors and retired residents. A maximum of 960 residential units including a retirement and/or nursing home, are permitted. Unless otherwise specified, any development or redevelopment within this Special Policy Area shall be in accordance with all applicable policies of this Plan. 16.4.2 Special Policy Area B is a private leasehold community. As such, the Municipality will not provide any public services or facilities within this area nor will the Municipality assume any services or facilities within this Special Policy Area in the event of default by the owner. 16.4.3 The Municipality will co-operate with the residents and owner to facilitate the linking of the waterfront trail through Special Policy Area B. 16.4.4 Notwithstanding Section 14.51, the area designated Green Space within the Urban Boundary north of Wilmot Creek Retirement Community may be used for recreational purposes and other accessory uses to the residential community. 16.5 SPECIAL POLICY AREA C - ST. MARYS CEMENT CORPORATION 16.5.1 This area primarily recognizes the licensed extraction area west of Waverly Road and the cement manufacturing facility of St. Marys Cement Corporation. The main use of the area shall be for aggregate extraction activities and the manufacturing of cement. In addition, Municipality of Clarington Official flan - January, 1996 Page 73 Chapter 16 Tourism Nodes and Special Policy Areas ancillary uses such as a concrete batching plant, a truck terminal, the stockpiling of raw and processed materials and the existing docking facility are permitted. 16.5.2 Any proposed expansion of the docking facility shall be contingent on the necessary approvals of all relevant Federal and Provincial agencies. The use of any land created through an expansion to the docking facility shall be determined by amendment to this Plan. In addition, the following policies apply to the dock: a) the existing dock and any approved expansion shall have a site specific zoning which clearly identifies the range and scale of uses; b) the eastern perimeter of the dock shall be appropriately screened; C) the height restriction of Section 11.6.3 is not applicable; d) the dock expansion shall be subject to site plan approval and an agreement between the Municipality and St. Marys Cement Corporation; and e) a multi-stakeholder monitoring program shall be implemented to monitor shoreline processes as they impact properties on either side of the existing or, if approved, the expanded dock. 16.5.3 The Municipality encourages St. Marys Cement Corporation to provide opportunities for public access to the waterfront. 16.5.4 St. Marys Cement Corporation shall rehabilitate the site in accordance with Sections 15.3.9 and 15.3.10 of this Tian. 16.6 SPECIAL POLICY AREA D - DOM'S AUTO PARTS LTD, 16.6.1 Dom's Auto Parts Ltd.is situated within the South Courtice Employment Area. It is the long term goal of the Municipality to encourage the relocation of the existing use to allow the eventual redevelopment of this property for industrial purposes. However,the redevelopment of the site may not take place until such time as sewer and water services are available. In the interim, the existing uses may continue. 16.6.2 Prior to the redevelopment of the site and as a condition of approval of any development application, the owner shall prepare a comprehensive soil analysis. In the event of contamination, the site shall be decommissioned in accordance with the policies of Section 4. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 74 Chapter 16 Tourism Nodes and Special Policy Areas 16.7 SPECIAL POLICY AREA E - REDEVELOPMENT AREAS i .16.7.1 Special Policy Areas E are lands currently occupied by long-established industries or commercial uses. The•Municipality recognizes the potential of land use conflicts with surrounding residential areas and will encourage and assist such existing businesses in the eventual relocation to designated Employment Areas or Highway Commercial Areas within the Municipality. 16.7.2 The land use designations shown on Map A for these Special Policy Areas are intended to provide a future land use alternative for the redevelopment of these Areas. If and when the use of the land for industrial or commercial purpose ceases, the land shall be used in accordance with the land use designation and the policies of this Plan. Where residential uses are indicated, any redevelopment shall be undertaken in accordance with the intensification policies of Section 6 of this Plan. 16.7.3 Notwithstanding Section 16.7.1, the Municipality also recognizes the economic benefits provided by these businesses and supports the continued operation, expansion, modernization and diversification of operations. R 16.7.4 Prior to any redevelopment of older industrial areas, the proponent shall ensure that the soil conditions are suitable for the proposed use. In the event of contamination, the site shall be decommissioned in accordance with the policies of Section 4. 16.8 SPECIAL POLICY AREA F - KING STREET CORRIDOR 16.8.1 The lands identified as Special Policy Area F on Map A are predominantly existing residential dwellings situated on larger lots. The Municipality recognizes the redevelopment potential of these lands and the desirability of creating a transit supportive environment along the Regional Transit Spine identified on Map B. 16.8.2 Special Policy Area F is designated to provide for the intensification of land uses along the Ding Street corridor. The uses permitted in this designation include medium and high density residential housing, recreation, community facilities and institutional uses. In addition, limited office development is permitted. It is the policy of this Plan not to.permit strip retail areas along King Street outside of Main and Sub Central Areas. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 75 Chapter 16 Tourism Nodes and Special Policy Areas 16.8.3 Medium and high density residential uses shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.4 of this Plan. 16.8.4 The applicable urban design principles of Section 10.3.2 and the site development criteria of Section 10.3.7 apply to Special Policy Area F. 16.9 SPECIAL POLICY AREA G - FAREWELL HEIGHTS (WEST) 16.9.1 Council has recognized Special Policy Area G as lands required for residential development in Courtice before 2416. Prior to any development or consideration of an application for official plan amendment, plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan, a watershed planning study for the Farewell and Black Creeks shall be completed and approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of the Environment and Energy, Conservation Authority, Region of Durham and the Municipality. 16.9.2 In addition to the requirements of the regulatory agencies for the broader watershed area, the watershed planning study shall address the following specific issues for Special Policy Area G: a) lands which cannot be developed; b) density and type of development; c) configuration of roads; d) open space corridor and buffer area requirements; e) location of schools, parks, storm water management facilities and other detailed land uses; and f) any mitigation measures and special design considerations including, if required, alteration to municipal engineering and planning standards. 16.9.3 Upon completion of the watershed study, the Municipality will detail various land use and incorporate them by amendment to this Plan. Until then, the permitted uses in Special Policy Area G are only those legally existing uses as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 76 Chapter 16 Tourism Nodes and Special Policy Areas 16.10 SPECIAL POLICY AREA - NORTH NEWCASTLE VILLAGE 16.10.1 Special Policy Area H represents an area within the influence of the nearby hog farm operation in Lot 27, Concession 3, former Clarke Township. The area of influence shall be defined by the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae. Until such time as the hog farm operation or similar agriculture use cease, development shall not be permitted. 16.11 SPECIAL POLICY AREAYI' WEST BOWMANVILLE GATEWAY 16.11.1 Council has recognized Special Policy Area I as an important site which will be a gateway to the Bowmanville Urban Area. In addition to the provisions of Section 10.9, the following policies apply to these lands: a) notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.9.1, no service stations or motor vehicle service establishments shall be permitted; b) prior to the development of any part of Special Policy Area I,the proponent shall enter into an agreement with the Municipality to construct a tourist information centre within the Special Policy r Area on a site no less than 0.5 ha in size at a location and to be designed to the satisfaction of the Municipality. In addition, the proponent shall convey said centre and lands to the Municipality for a nominal fee exclusive of other municipal requirements; and c) development in Special Policy Area I shall be subject to urban design guidelines to be prepared and approved by the Municipality. • li Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 77 dal S itudy p Arm 17.1 GENERAL POLICY Special Study Areas identified on Map A are subject to comprehensive planning studies to determine future land uses which will be incorporated into the Official Plan by amendments and/or by the addition of Secondary Plans. Until such time as appropriate land use designations and planning policies are determined, the use of land within the Special Study Areas shall be limited to existing uses. 17,2 SPECIAL STUDY AREA NO. 1 - COURTICE MAIN CENTRAL AREA 17.2.1 The boundary of the Courtice Main Central Area is delineated on Map A. Prior to any development, the Municipality shall undertake a secondary plan which provides detailed land uses and articulates the urban design principles for development of the Main Central Area. In particular, the secondary plan shall address the long term evolution of the Courtice Main Central Area as the centre pf commercial, cultural, and community activity with a fully integrated array of land uses. 17.2.2 Notwithstanding the above, the 6.4 hectare parcel of Iand at the south- east corner of King Street and Trulls Road (identified under Assessment Roll # 18-17-010-050-22700-0000) may be permitted to develop up to a maximum of 13,900 square metres of gross leasable floor space for retail uses prior to the completion and approval of a secondary plan provided: a) the proposal conforms to the urban design principles of Section 10.3.2 and site development criteria of Sections 10.3.7; and b) the Municipality has completed and adopted an urban design plan for the Courtice Main Central Area which addresses the distribution and integration of land uses, the siting and massing of buildings,. the pedestrian environment, traffic circulation including the location of public or private streets, public transit' and parking. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan January, 1996 page 78 Chapter 17 Special Study Areas 173 SPECIAL STUDY AREA NO. 2 - WESTSIDE MARSHICOVE RESIDENTIAL AREA 17.3.1 Special Study Area No. 2 comprises lands owned by St. Marys Cement Corporation and various residential landowners. This area includes Westside Marsh, the only Class 11 wetland on the Durham waterfront. St.Marys Cement Corporation has a licence to quarry lands including the wetland. The issues to be addressed are: • the preservation of the Westside Marsh • compatibility between existing residential uses,quarrying activities and other potential industrial activities. 17.3.2 The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is undertaking a process to resolve the above issues at the request of the Municipality and St.Marys Cement Corporation. Upon completion of various technical studies and the acceptance of a preferred solution, the Municipality will amend the Official Plan accordingly. Notwithstanding Section 17.1, the interim use of lands will be governed by the existing zoning by-law. 17.4 SPECIAL STUDY AREA NO. 3 - ORONO 17.4.1 Orono is identified as a Special Study Area for the purpose of investigating the feasibility of extending lake-based sanitary sewer and water supply services to Orono for possible future urban expansion. Notwithstanding Section 17.1, development in Orono shall be governed by the land use designations and all applicable policies of this Plan. 17.5 SPECIAL STUDY AREA NO. 4 . HIGHWAY 401 AND 351115 AREA 17.5.1 Special Study Area No. 4 is located immediately west of the Newcastle Village Urban Area. Due to the strategic location of these lands in proximity to an urban area and with exposuie to two major highways,the lands have potential for a variety of uses. The Municipality will undertake future studies to determine suitable land use designations and related policies. I Municipality or Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 79 Chapter 17 Special Study Areas 17.6 SPECIAL STUDY AREA NO. 5 - FAREWELL HEIGHTS (EAST) 17.6.1 The Durham Regional Official Plan designates these lands as a Special Study Area. Council has recognized Special Study Area No.S as lands which are not required for residential development in Court ice within the timeframe of this Plan. Prior to any development or consideration of an application for official plan amendment, plan of subdivision, rezoning or site plan, a watershed planning study for the Farewell and Black Creeks shall be completed and approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of the Environment and Energy, Conservation Authority, Region of Durham and the Municipality. 17.6.2 In addition to the requirements of the regulatory agencies for the broader watershed area, the watershed planning study shall address the following specific issues for Special Study Area No. 5: a) lands which cannot be developed; b) density and type of development; c) alignment and standard of roads; d) open space corridor and buffer area requirements; c) location of schools, parrs, storm water management facilities and other detailed land uses; and f} any mitigation measures and special design considerations including, if required, alteration to municipal engineering and planning standards. 17.6.3 Upon completion of the watershed study,at the next 5 year review of this Plan, the Municipality will review its land area requirements and, if appropriate, consider the inclusion of these lands for urban uses. Detailed land use may be incorporated by amendment to this Plan. Until then,the only permitted uses in Special Study Area No.S are those legally existing uses as of the date of adoption of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 80 a 00 Part IV 0 Infrastructure and Services In this part: 4 Parks, Schools, Community Facilities and Institutions iq. Trani portation System 20. Storm Makr Managemeflt- - 11. Utilities u. Community Improvement 4 Parks, S drools (ommuniq Facilities and Institutions 18.1 GOAL 18.1.1 To provide for a range of activities, facilities and services to meet the evolving needs of residents of all ages and physical capabilities. 18.2 OBJECTIVES 18.2.1 To develop a system of municipal parks to be connected to the Open Space System which provide a variety of recreational facilities, civic gathering spaces, and the preservation of natural heritage features. 18.2.2 To provide for the growth and appropriate distribution of institutional and community facilities to serve the educational, health, religious, cultural and social service requirements of the residents. 18.2.3 To optimize the delivery of municipal services in an efficient and equitable manner. 18.2.4 To plan and deliver services in a manner which focuses higher order institutions and community facilities in Eowmanville. 18.3 PARKS 18.3.1 The municipal park system, comprised of District Parks, Community Parks, Neighbourhood Parks and Hamlet Parks, is designated on Map A. It is the Municipality's objective to provide parkland at a combined rate of 1.8 hectares per 1,000 persons. 18.3.2 The predominant use of lands within the parks system shall be for active and passive recreational and conservation uses. Buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses are also permitted. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 81 Chapter IS Parks, Schools, Community Facilities and Institutions 18.3.3 The following policies apply to the provision of parkland throughout the Municipality: a) the park system will connect with the Open Space System wherever possible utilizing trails, bicycle paths, walkways, sidewalks, and utility corridors and/or open space corridors; b) where active recreational facilities are adjacent to residential areas, consideration should be given to alleviating adverse noise, visual and lighting impacts including the location and buffering of buildings and parking facilities; c) parks will be located as central as possible to the areas which they serve; d) physical means of access shall be provided on two sides of all municipal parks; e) street frontage shall not be less than 25%of the park perimeter; and f) the development of parks will be considered in association with school sites in order to facilitate the joint use of athletic and outdoor education facilities. 18.3.4 The park functions and facilities shall be based on the following classifications and definitions: • District Parks are intended to serve the recreational needs of the entire Municipality. They shall provide a wide variety of indoor, outdoor and specialized facilities including civic space, activities and linkages to the regional and municipal trail system. District Parks shall be provided on the basis of 0.4 hectares per 1,000 persons of population and should be approsdmately 12 hectares or larger in size. • Community Parks are intended to serve the recreational needs of a series of neighbourhoods, providing outdoor and indoor recreational facilities. They shall serve a population of 15,000 to 25,000 persons. These parks shall have a size of between 4 to 12 hectares and be connected to the trail system and shall be provided at a standard of 0.6 hectares per 1,000 persons of population. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 page 82 Chapter 18 Parks, Schools, Community Facilities and Institutions • Neighbourhood Parks shall serve the active and passive recreational needs of surrounding residents. Neighbourhood Parks shall be provided at 0.8 hectares per 1,000 persons of a size between 1 to 3 hectares depending on the potential for shared school facilities. • Parkettes are not designated on Map A. They are required wherever the Municipality deems it necessary to augment or adjust the park requirements of any neighbourhood. • Hamlet Parks shall provide active and passive recreational facilities for hamlets and the surrounding rural community. Generally,Hamlet Parks shall have a minimum size of 4 hectares. 18.4 SCHOOLS 18.4.1 Elementary and Secondary Schools are permitted in any Residential area. Existing and future school sites, identified on Map A, are intended to be approximate. The actual location and type of school may vary with the consent of both School Boards and without amendment to this Plan. 7 7- 18.4.2 The minimum`site area for future elementary schools should be approximately 2.5 hectares. Where an elementary school site is located adjacent to a neighbourhood, community or hamlet park, the site area may be reduced subject to the approval of the respective school board. 18.4.3 The minimum site area for future secondary school sites should be approximately 8 hectares. Where a secondary school site is located adjacent to a community park, the site area may be.reduced subject to the approval of the respective school board. 18.4.4 Schools will be sited and designed to provide & visual and functional focus for neighbourhood activity. Schools shall be sited in consideration of the following: a) elementary schools generally located on collector roads and secondary schools generally located on arterial roads but in no case will a school have frontage on or access to a Type A arterial road; b) safe pedestrian routes for students which minimize the need for school crossing guards; and C) the provision of a minimum of 25%of the site perimeter as street frontage, wherever possible. Municipality of Clarington Official PIan -January, 1996 Page 83 Chapter 18 Parks, Schools, Community Facilities and Institutions 18.4.5 The Municipality, in conjunction with the efforts of Regional Council, shall encourage the establishment of higher level educational facilities such as a satellite campus of Durham College in Bowmanville. 18.5 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS 18.5.1 Institutions and Community Facilities are encouraged to locate in close proximity to centres of activity to enable joint use of facilities. Wherever possible,civic open space areas shall be provided and incorporated in the planning and design of these facilities. 18.5.2 Community facilities include uses such as post offices, places of worship, cemeteries, community centres, fire and police stations, libraries, art and cultural facilities, and day care centres. They are encouraged to locate in urban areas and hamlets to enable easy accessibility by the majority of the population and, where possible, to utilize full municipal services. Community facilities are subject to the policies of the land use designations where these facilities are located. 18.5.3 Day care centres may be incorporated within any existing place of worship, public or private school, or public assembly hall provided each site can demonstrate the ability to accommodate the additional use. Private home day care facilities shall be subject to the Official Plan provisions governing home-based occupations. All daycare facilities shall conform to applicable provincial legislation and the site development criteria in Section 18.5.7. 18.5.4 Institutions include uses such as government offices and hospitals and are designated on Map A or in the Secondary Plans. These uses are encouraged to locate within Main Central Areas to create an urban focus for institutional activity and to facilitate public accessibility. 18.5.5 The Municipality supports the expansion of Bowmanville Memorial Hospital as required to meet the needs of existing and future residents. 18.5.6 Notwithstanding Section 18.5.2 and 18.5.4, correctional facilities and halfway houses are not permitted within the Municipality. An application for amendment to this plan to permit such facilities will be evaluated using the following criteria: a) appropriateness of the location with respect to the needs of the residents within the facility, and proximity to other similar facilities; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 84 Chapter 18 Parks, Schools, Community Facilities and Institutions b) availability of services; c) . site development criteria of Section 18.5.7; and d) other criteria-as may be deemed necessary by the Municipality. 18.5.7 The site development criteria for institutional and community facilities are: a) sufficient parking and loading areas, b) safe and convenient access; c) high quality landscaping; d) visual integration of the facility within the existing or planned surrounding uses; and e) fencing, screening and buffering from adjacent lands where appropriate and necessary. 18.5.8 Notwithstanding Section 18.5.2, the establishment of a new cemetery and/or crematorium shall require an amendment to the Official Plan. In the consideration of such an application, the following matters will be addressed: a) the suitability of the location for the proposed use; b) a hydrogeological evaluation of the impact of the proposal; c) landscaping requirements; and "r rvr4S %a' -CON d) other issues as may be deemed necessary by the Municipality. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 85 ig. T S Yitem 19.1 GOAL 19.1.1 To facilitate the movement of people and goods by means of an integrated, safe, efficient and balanced transportation system. 19.2 OBJECTIVES 19.2.1 To establish a road system which safely accommodates various forms of transportation including automobiles, trucks,transit vehicles, cycling and walking. 19.2.2 To develop a transportation system compatible with and supportive of future land uses. 19.2.3 To give priority to public transit, cycling and walking as energy efficient, affordable and accessible forms of travel. 19.2.4 To use existing and future transportation infrastructure efficiently. I 19.3 GENERAL POLICIES 19.3.1 The transportation system shown on Map B comprises existing and future freeways and interchanges, arterial and collector roads, railways, grade separations, inter-regional transit lines, GO Rail stations and a regional transit spine. 19.3.2 The Municipality, in co-operation with other authorities and senior governments, will strive to plan for and to protect transportation corridors, including GO Rail stations, that are supportive of the future urban and rural structure of the Municipality. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 86 Chapter 19 Transportation System 19.3.3 The road network will be based on a grid system which reinforces and complements the land use patterns of this Plan. The location of new arterial roads and new collector roads are approximate. The exact alignment shall be determined either through municipal studies or the consideration of development applications. 19.3.4 The Municipality, in conjunction with the Regional Municipality of Durham,will endeavour where feasible,to reserve or obtain the necessary rights-of-ways indicated in this Plan. Privately owned land required to meet the desired right-of-way widths shall generally be acquired by the Municipality through dedication as a condition of subdivision, condominium, land severance or site plan approval. 19.3.5 Roads in the Municipality shall be classified and maintained on the basis of their function and design as freeways, arterial roads, collector roads and local roads. The right-of-way width for a public road shall allow for the placement of utilities, municipal services, high occupancy vehicle and cycling lanes, sidewalks and landscaped boulevards where required. 19.3.6 The Municipality will initiate studies to address transportation issues including but not limited to: • the alignment of arterial and collector roads • traffic circulation in historic downtown Bowmanville • public transit o trails and bikeways. 19.3.7 Construction of any part of the transportation system shall be in accordance with the ability of the authority having jurisdiction to finance such infrastructure. In addition, road construction shall meet the overall growth management policies of this Plan and shall be in accordance with the Municipality's Capital Works Program and Development Charges Policies. 19.3.8 The Municipality shall generally not close and convey any road allowance in order to protect future options. Notwithstanding,the Municipality may consider an application for closure if the road allowance is located within or adjacent to a draft approved plan of subdivision provided satisfactory compensation is made to the Municipality. 19.3.9 Deviations to standard design criteria for roads under the jurisdiction of the Municipality may be permitted to accommodate alternative design conce�ts approved b the Municipality. ��P� pp Y p h'• Municipality of Claringtoo Offleial Plan - January, 1996 Page 87 Chapter 19 Transportation System 19.4 FREEWAYS 19.4.1 Freeways, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation, are controlled access roads. They accommodate large volumes of inter- regional and regional traffic and include Highway No. 401, the future Highway No. 407, and the future north-south freeway connecting link (Courtice Freeway). 19.4.2 Council supports the construction of Highway 407 from the Clarington/ Oshawa boundary to the Courtice Freeway. 19.4.3 The Municipality,in consultation with the Ministry of Transportation and the Region of Durham, will plan for the eventual construction of the future interchanges as indicated on Map B,in particular,the development of interchanges on Highway 401 at Lambs Road and Townline Road (Regional Road 55). The Municipality supports the elimination of the Bennett Road interchange once the Lambs Road interchange has been constructed. In addition, the Municipality supports the reconstruction and improvement of the Liberty Street interchange. 19.4.4 The Municipality will seek to ensure that sufficient grade-separated crossings for roads are constructed with future freeways to minimize the disruption to local traffic, to agricultural operations and to prevent barriers to social and cultural activity. 19.5 ARTERIAL ROADS 19.5.1 Arterial roads are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation, the Region of Durham or the Municipality. The arterial roads shown on Map B are classified as follows: • Type A Arterial Roads are designed to efficiently move large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speeds over relatively long distances. Such roads provide the highest level of service and vehicle operating speeds relative to other types of arterial roads and generally extend beyond the Municipal boundaries. Type A arterial roads shall have a right-of-way width ranging from 36 to 50 metres. • Type B Arterial Roads are designed to move significant volumes of traffic at moderate speeds from one part of the municipality to another. Such roads provide a moderate level of service and vehicle operating speeds relative to other types of arterial roads and may extend beyond the Municipal boundaries. Type B arterial roads shall have a right-of-way width ranging from 30 to 36 metres. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 88 Chapter 19 Transportation System • Type C Arterial Roads are designed to move lower volumes of traffic at slower speeds over relatively short distances. They shall have a right-of-way width ranging from 26 to 30 metres. 19.5.2 Arterial roads shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the Durham Regional Official Plan and the following principles: a) provide full continuous movements; b) limit private access in accordance with Section 19.5.3; c) provide for public transit vehicles and transit stops; d) provide sidewalks on both sides; and e) provide for cyclin lance here possible. 19.5,3 Private access to arterial roads shall be permitted in accordance with Table 19-1 subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction. Table 19-1 Arterial Road Access Standards i URBAN RURAL TYPE A One access every 200 metres of road Not permitted except for existing lots of - record where there is TYPE B One access every 80 metres of road no alternative access to a local road TYPE C In Central Areas, commercial areas One access per lot and Employment Areas,one access every 30 metres. In Residential Areas, access is generally discouraged except for apartment/townhouse blocks 19.5.4 King Street is the main street of the urban communities of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. Notwithstanding all applicable provisions of Section 19,the design standards for King Street shall reflect the urban design objectives of this Plan and provide a high quality urban environment that encourages walking. In this regard,arterial road design standards with respect to design speed, right-of_�yay,width, intersection spacing, private access spacing, building setbacks and on-street parking may be reduced to achieve the desired urban environment. Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 89 Chapter 19 Transportation System !1l1G! !i 19.5.5 The Municipality requests the Region to examine the I feasibility of a by- pass for Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) through Mitchells Corners. 19.6 COLLECTOR ROADS 19.6.1 Collector roads are under the jurisdiction of the Municipality and are designed to move moderate volumes of traffic over short distances within a particular area of the Municipality. The primary function of a collector road is to collect and distribute traffic among local roads,collector roads, arterial roads and major traffic generators. 19.6.2 Collector roads shall be designed in accordance with the following principles: a) provide reasonably continuous movements; b) minimize the number of private accesses; c) incorporate methods to prevent speeding without compromising continuous movement; d) provide sidewalks on both sides; C) provide for public transit vehicles and transit stops; and f) have a right-of-way width between 23 and 26 metres. 19.7 LOCAL ROADS 19.7.1 Local roads are not shown on Map B. The function of such roads is to carry lower volumes of traffic and to facilitate access to individual properties. 19.7.2 Local roads shall be designed according to the following principles: a) designed on the basis of grid street system and may be modified only where there are physical constraints; b) direct connection to Type B and C arterial roads may be permitted provided such intersections do not affect the operating conditions of,the arterial road; C) cul-de-sacs are generally not permitted; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 90 Chapter 19 Transportation System d) sidewalks on both sides of local roads are encouraged where warranted; and C) the right-of-way width shall generally be 20 metres. 19.7.3 Council may close any local roads or bridges in accordance with the Municipal Act if it is deemed not to be in the Municipality's interest to repair or maintain them. 19.7.4 In Hamlets, Country Residential Areas and General Industrial Areas, local roads may be constructed to a modified urban standard. 19.8 PUBLIC TRANSIT 19.8.1 The Municipality, in consultation with the Region of Durham and the Ministry of Transportation,will investigate the implementation of a fully accessible public transit service, including the establishment of a transit terminal site within the Bowmanville Main Central Area. 19.8.2 Future inter-regional transit lines and future GO Rail station sites are identified on Map B. The Municipality encourages the early extension of GO Rail service to the urban areas of Courtice and Bowmanville. 19.8.3 Opportunities to promote future transit usage, in particular along the Regional Transit Spine,shall be incorporated wherever possible. Walking distances will be minimized by: • locating commercial, mined use and high density developments adjacent to arterial roads; • having main entrances to commercial and mixed use developments within 4 metres of the road allowance; and • improving access from interior neighbourhoods to arterial roads. 19.9 PARKING 19.9.1 Adequate off-street parking is required for all new development. All parking areas shall be designed to: • minimize conflict with traffic on arterial roads • provide parking for the physically handicapped • provide landscape screening along street frontages. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 91 Chapter 19 Transportation System 19.9.2 The Municipality will endeavour to provide off-street parking to serve the downtowns of Bowmanville, Newcastle Village and Orono, and major parks and community facilities. In this regard, Council may: a) establish areas where payment of cash-in-lieu of required parking may be accepted. A reserve fund may be established to be used for the improvement or expansion of public parking facilities; and b) use or authorize the use of vacant lands for parking on a temporary or interim basis where such parking is needed and desirable. 19.9.3 The Municipality will review off-street and on-street parking regulations to reflect evolving motor vehicle use. 19.10 CYCLING AND WALKING 19.10.1 The Municipality will develop an interconnected system of cycling and walking routes providing access to major activity and employment centres. 19.10.2 In order to plan for and encourage walking and cycling, the Municipality will: a) consider the provision of safe and convenient cycling and walking routes in the review of all new development and redevelopment applications; b) investigate and provide for bicycle lanes wherever possible in the construction or reconstruction of roads and bridges; c) encourage and support measures which will provide for barrier- free design of pedestrian facilities; d) require the provision of bicycle stands as a condition of approval of site plan applications; e) provide bicycle stands in the downtown areas of Bowmanville, Newcastle Village and Orono, major parks and community facilities; and f) provide recreational trails in accordance with Sections 4 and 18 of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 92 Chapter 19 Transportation System 19.11 RAILWAYS 19.11.1 The Municipality will seek to minimize and alleviate wherever possible, the conflicts of railways with adjacent land uses and with roads through the following: a) the siting of uses which are less sensitive to noise and vibration adjacent to railway corridors; b) the provision of noise, vibration and safety impact mitigation measures as they pertain to new development in proximity to railway corridors; c) the construction of future grade separations for arterial or collector roads or the improvement of existing grade separations as shown on Map B. These works shall be constructed on a priority basis considering need and financing; and d) local roads within the urban area generally shall not cross any railway line. 19.11.2 The following studies are required for development near a railway corridor. a) a noisefstuddyy ss a l be undertaken for any residential or other noise sensitive development proposed within 300 metres of a railway corridor; and b) a vibration study shall be undertaken for any development within 75 metres of a railway corridor. 19.11.3 All proposed development adjacent to railway corridors shall ensure that appropriate safety measures such as setbacks, berms and security fencing are provided, to the satisfaction of the Municipality in consultation with the appropriate rail authority. 19.12 LICENSED AIRCRAFT LANDING STRIPS 19.12.1 Licensed aircraft landing strips are regulated by the Federal government. 19.12.2 Any accessory buildings or structures for licensed aircraft landing strips shall require an amendment to this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 93 i zo. Storm Water Mana 20.1 GOAL 20.1.1 To manage development impacts on streams to maintain and enhance water quality, protect fish habitat and prevent erosion. 20.2 POLICIES 20.2.1, The Municipality supports and will participate in the preparation of multi-stakeholder watershed planning studies in accordance with Section 4.3.5. 20.2.2 Unless otherwise approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Conservation Authority or the Municipality,direct storm water discharge into any watercourse as a result of development is strictly prohibited. 20.2.3 Prior to municipal approval of any draft plan of subdivision, the Municipality will prepare a sub-watershed plan in consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Conservation Authority and other agencies, and shall be subject to satisfactory cost-sharing arrangements with the benefitting property owner or owners. Where a master drainage plan has been approved prior to the adoption of this Plan, the master drainage plan will substitute for the requirement for a sub-watershed plan. 20.2.4 Any development application for a plan of subdivision or site plan shall be accompanied by a storm water implementation report. The report will indicate how the approved sub-watershed plan or master drainage plan will be implemented on the site of -the proposed development in accordance with Best Management Practices and will address the following: • pre-development and post-development discharge Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 94 Chapter 20 Storm Water Management • groundwater infiltration and baseflow maintenance • storm water management facilities required • erosion and sedimentation controls • proposals for mitigating any water pollution • site grading. 20.2.5 Storm water management facilities may be located in any Iand use designation. However, the exact location shall be approved by the Municipality in consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Conservation Authority. 20.2.6 The design of storm water management facilities, including ponds and channels, shall ensure: • appropriate access for maintenance purposes • adequate setbacks from adjacent property lines • no threat to public safety • high quality landscaping including, where possible, enhancement of natural features and the use of natural designs • possibility for habitat enhancement • opportunities for passive recreation. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 ,Page 95 Utilitio 21.1 GOAL 21.1.1 To provide adequate services and utilities required for the residents of the Municipality in an economically and environmentally responsible manner. 21.2 POLICIES 21.2.1 - Major utility facilities and corridors are shown on Map A and include existing and planned facilities such as water supply plants,water pollution control plants,electricity generating stations, hydro transformer stations, hydro corridors, pipeline corridors, telephone facilities and gas facilities. 21.2.2 The location of new utility facilities and/or corridors are generally permitted within any land use designation provided: a) such facilities are not located within or adjacent to any Environmental Protection Area unless the provisions of the Environmental Assessment Act have been satisfied; b) such facilities do not adversely impact any adjacent use; c) new utility corridors are located adjacent to existing utility and/or transportation corridors, wherever possible; d) communication towers for radio, cable TV and phone transmissions are not located within or adjacent to any ,Rresidential designation or Central Area; and r Ce-tc OL e) new electrical generating stations proposed by private corporations shall only be permitted by amendment to this Plan and shall be,subject to an environmental assessment. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 96 Chapter 21 Utilities 21.2.3 Telephone switching stations, Hydro transformer stations or sub-stations and similar facilities which are required to be located in Residential designations or Central Areas shall incorporate architectural and landscaping features consistent with the appearance of adjacent uses. 21.2.4 In order to improve the visual appearance of the streetscape, utilities such as hydro,telephone and cable television shall be provided in-ground within all new development and where feasible, within the road allowances abutting the external limit of the new development. In the case of redevelopment, conversion of overhead service to in-ground service shall be provided wherever technically and economically feasible. 21.2.5 The Municipality encourages the Region of Durham to construct a new water pollution control plant and a new water supply plant in South Courtice to meet the servicing needs of the South Courtice Employment Area and future residential areas. 21.2.6 Subject to approval of Ontario Hydro, the Municipality encourages the use of lands within power transmission corridors for: • recreational uses such as hiking trails and bicycle paths • market or allotment gardens f • agricultural cultivation • other uses compatible with adjacent land uses and consistent with the intent and policies of this Plan. 21.2.7 In the planning of any major new utility or corridor,including expansions, the proponent shall satisfy the Municipality with respect to possible impacts as related to environmental, economic,social,transportation and other concerns as determined by the Municipality. The proponent may be required to enter into an agreement with the Municipality which includes but is not limited to such matters as compensation and mitigation of adverse impacts. i Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 97 22. (ommunity Improvement 22.1 GOAL 22.1.1 To provide for and encourage public and private sector activities for the purpose of the maintenance, rehabilitation and redevelopment of the existing built environment of the Municipality. 22.2 OBJECTIVES 22.2.1 To maximize the efficient use of existing public services and facilities. 22.2.2 To improve the public infrastructure where deficiencies or deteriorating conditions e)ist. 22.2.3 To provide guidance to Council in setting priorities for municipal spending with respect to community improvement projects. 22.3 POLICIES 22.3.1 Community Improvement Areas and Subareas are shown on Map F of this Plan. It is the intent of the Municipality to prepare community improvement project plans for each of the Community Improvement Areas, or parts thereof. These project plans shall serve as the basis for community improvement works. 223.2 The Community Improvement Areas and Subareas are prioritized as follows: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1995 Page 98 Chapter 22 Community Improvement First Priority Second Priority Third Priori .Bowmanville Subarea B3 Bowmanville Subarea B1 Bowmanvillc Subarea B5 Bowmanville Subarea B4 Bowmanville Subarea B2 Burketon Bowmanville Subarea B5 Newc. Vill. Subarea N2 Enniskillen Newc. Vill. Subarea N1 Hampton Kendal Orono Leskard Haydon Newtonville Mitchell Corners 22.3.3 Section 22.3.2 is to be used only as a guide in the preparation of community improvement project plans. Program choices, financial constraints, on-site project necessities, and funding criteria may change the priorities. The Municipality may revise its priorities without the necessity of an amendment to this Plan. 22.3.4 The community improvement project plans will be implemented by means of powers conferred upon Council under the Planning Act,the Municipal Act, and other applicable statutes including: a) municipal and private sector participation in available Federal, Provincial and Regional programs; b) the acquisition, improvement and disposal of land and buildings; c) agreements with any government authority or agency for the preparation of studies, plans and programs; d) the integration of community improvement projects with the ongoing maintenance and improvements of municipal infrastructure and programs; e) using the provisions of the Local Improvement Act to upgrade municipal services where appropriate; encouraging public participation in the preparation of community improvement project plans; I g) encouraging infilling, redevelopment and other land use intensification activities; h) supporting the preservation of historic or architecturally significant buildings and the use of funding programs under the Ontario Heritage Act; and i Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 . Page 99 Chapter 22 Community Improvement i) supporting local service clubs and other organizations in the development of recreational and other facilities and services. 22.3.5 The Municipality will consult with the Region of Durham when community improvement project plans are being prepared to ensure the co-ordination of improvements to sewer, water and other Regional services with municipal improvements. The Municipality will obtain the concurrence of the Region prior to the approval of any community improvement project plan. Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 100 Part V ❑ _ Implementation and Interpretation I n this part: y. Implementation zq. Interpretation z . Implementation 23.1 MONITORING, PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATING 23.1.1 Ibis Plan will be implemented by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington in accordance with the authority vested under the provisions of the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the Regional Municipality of Durham Act and other applicable Statutes. 233.1.2 The Municipality will develop, in co-operation with the Healthy Communities Committee, a series of key "quality of life" indicators to measure the progress in achieving a sustainable, healthy community. 23.1.3 The Municipality will produce a periodic monitoring report that uses the targets in this Plan and the key "quality of life" indicators to assess the success of the policies in this Plan. 23.1.4 The Official Plan may be amended from time to time to ensure that it continues to embody the policies of Council, enhancing the achievement of the principles, goals and objectives of this Plan. 23.1.5 Council shall hold a public meeting at least once every 5 years to consider the need for a complete review of the Official Plan or significant components of it. 23.2 PUBLIC NOTICE AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURES 23.2.1 Prior to passing or adopting an Official Plan,Secondary Plan,Community Improvement Plan or Zoning By-law, or amendments thereto, the Council shall ensure that adequate information is made available to the public. For this purpose, Council shall hold at least one statutory public meeting, at which time any person in attendance shall be afforded the opportunity to make representations and to address Council on issues related thereto. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 101 Chapter 23 Implementation 23.2.2 In order to provide ample opportunity for the public to review and discuss the proposed Plans, By-laws or amendments, notification of any statutory public meeting as required under Section 23.2.1 shall be given at least 18 consecutive days prior to the date of the public meeting and will be given either by: a) publication in a newspaper that is, in the Clerk's opinion, of sufficiently general circulation in the area to which the proposal would apply; and/or b) personal service or pre-paid first class mail, to every owner, occupant or tenant of land in the area and within 120 metres of the area to which the proposal would apply at the address as shown on the last revised assessment roll of the Municipality. Where the Clerk has received written notice of a change of ownership or occupancy of land, notice shall be given to the new owner or occupant as the case may be at the address set out in the written notice; and/or, c) personal service or prepaid first-class mail to every person and agency that has given the Clerk a written request for such notice in respect of the proposed Plan, By-law and/or amendments thereto. 23.2.3 Council may forego the notification process of public meetings in connection with Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to delete obsolete provisions if such amendments will not affect the substance of the document to be amended. 23.2.4 The following changes may be made to the Official Plan and Zoning By- law without an amendment: a) changes or corrections to format, wording or reference errors; b) alterations in the numbering and arrangement of any provisions; and c) adjustments to base information on any Map. 23.2.5 Council.may initiate amendments to this Plan in response to significant changes to the planning and development environment in the Municipality and, in particular: a) as a result of the 5 year review set out in Section 23.1.5; b) to implement the strategic policies set out in Part II of this Plan; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 102 Chapter 23 Implementation C) in response to new Provincial Legislation, Provincial Policy Statements or Guidelines; and d) due to changes to the Durham Regional Official Plan. 23.2.6 Unless otherwise indicated in this Plan, privately-initiated amendments prior to the S year review are generally discouraged. However, if a request for amendment is received, Council may consider such a request which must include sufficient information and justification to enable the requested amendment to be evaluated. The following general criteria shall apply to the review of all Official Plan Amendment applications, and the proponent of an amendment may be required to submit reports from qualified professionals to address such matters, including but not necessarily limited to: a) conformity to the principles, goals and policies of this Plan; b) suitability of the location of the proposed use; c) compatibility with existing and planned land uses in the surrounding area; d) impact on the natural environment including,where appropriate, ground water and surface water; e) need for the proposed use; f) availability of supporting capital works and services; g) fiscal impact on Municipal capital works and services; h) comments of public agencies; and i) any other specific requirements of Council. 23.3 SECONDARY PLANS 233.1 Secondary Plans shall conform to and implement the principles, goals objectives,policies and land use designations of this Plan. Upon approval by the Region, the Secondary Plan shall be incorporated under Part VI of this Plan. 23.3.2 The process for adopting or amending Secondary Plans will be subject to the procedures contained in Section 23.2. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 103 Chapter 23 Implementation 23.4 ZONING BY-LAW .23.4.1 Council shall amend Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, as soon as possible to conform with and to give effect to the provisions of this PIan. 23.4.2 Council,where deemed necessary,may apply holding provisions pursuant to the Planning Act. The holding provision will be identified by the symbol "H" as a prefix to the zone described in the Zoning By-law. Such holding provisions shall assist Council in achieving its specific planning objectives, and ensure that any development or redevelopment proceeds in accordance with the policies of this Plan. 23.4.3 Holding provisions may be used to ensure, that prior to development or redevelopment, the following matters have been addressed and approved to the satisfaction of the Municipality: a) services and municipal works; b) measures to protect natural areas; C) measures to mitigate the impact of development; d) submission of technical studies; e) in a Waste Disposal Assessment Area, the matters referred to in Sections 4.8.9 to 4.8.12; f) execution of appropriate agreements; and/or g) any other requirements as may be deemed necessary by Council including the implementation of the policies of this Plan. 23.4.4 Temporary use by-laws may be passed to permit the use of lands, buildings or structures, on a temporary basis, for any purpose provided that: a) the proposed use is temporary in nature; b) the proposed use is compatible with adjacent existing land uses or satisfactory measures to mitigate any adverse impacts will be applied; c), there will be no adverse impacts on traffic or transportation facilities or services in the area; d) adequate access and parking are provided; I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 104 Chapter 23 Implementation e) the use can be removed and the site can be restored to its original condition; f) adequate services are available; and g) it does not jeopardize the long term implementation of this Plan. 23.4.5 Generally,Council will not permit the extension of any temporary use by- law beyond a period of 10 years. 23.4.6 In accordance with the Planning Act, Interim Control By-laws may be used to limit the use of lands, buildings, or structures in an area where Council has initiated a land use planning study. 23.5 NON-CONFORMING USES 23.5.1 It is not possible or desirable to recognize all existing uses in the Official Plan. An existing use of land, building or structure which is lawfully in existence prior to the passage of the relevant Zoning By-law and which does not conform to this Plan, but continues to be used for such purposes, shall be deemed to be legal non-conforming. 23.5.2 Non-conforming uses,legal or otherwise,shall be encouraged to relocate or redevelop so that the subject land may be used in conformity with the policies of the Official Plan and the*provisions of the implementing Zoning By-law. 23.5.3 This Official Plan shall not limit the authority of Council to pass a by-law permitting the extension or enlargement of legal non-conforming uses, buildings or structures. 23.5.4 Prior to passing a by-law to recognize the continuation, expansion, or enlargement of a non-conforming use, or the variations to similar uses, Council shall be satisfied that: a) it is not feasible to relocate the existing use; b) it does not aggravate the situation created by the existence of the use, especially in regard to the policies of this Plan and the requirements of the implementing Zoning By-law; c) the size is appropriate in relation to the existing legal non- conforming use; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 105 Chapter 23 Implementation d) it does not generate noise,vibrations, fumes,smoke,dust,odours, or lighting so as to create a public nuisance or health hazard; C) the neighbouring conforming uses are protected,where necessary, by the provision of landscaping, buffering, screening and other measures; and f) it shall not adversely affect traffic,access or parking conditions in the vicinity. 23.6 SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM APPROVAL 23.6.1 The Municipality, through the subdivision and/or condominium plan approval process, will ensure that the policies of the Plan are complied with and that a high standard of design is maintained. 23.6.2 Where a plan of subdivision has been granted approval prior to the approval of this Plan by the Region, it is not the intention of the Municipality to apply the policies of this Plan retroactively. However, in the event of major revisions, the entire plan of subdivision will be subject to review and the provisions of this Plan shall apply. 23.63 In the evaluation of a subdivision proposal, Council shall require all applicable policies of this Plan to be complied with and shall impose conditions of approval, require financial guarantees and a development agreement to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following matters: a) removal and stockpiling of top soil; b) preservation of trees in accordance with an approved tree preservation plan; c) preservation and/or relocation of heritage buildings; d) proper construction management methods, particularly with respect to storm water run-off, recycling of construction refuse, dust and debris control; and e) routing of construction traffic. 23.6.4 Where the development of a subdivision is being phased,the Municipality will generally require not less than 75% completion of building construction of a phase before the issuance of building permits for the subsequent phase. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 106 Chapter 23 Implementation 23.7 SEVERANCES 23.7.1 The creation of individual parcels of land by severance will only be permitted in conformity to the policies of this Plan and the regulations of the implementing Zoning By-law, and shall be subject to the following criteria: a) scattered residential development throughout the Municipality shall be prohibited; b) ribbon development along arterial roads shall be prohibited and direct access from arterial roads shall generally be restricted; c) where-sewer-and/or wafei services are n ­"vaiIable, severances shall meet the requirements of the Region and applicable provincial agencies, ` �`4 � & �.av3 to 4 � �w,vI r,,, " r..a4j R;4 41_' c_.t lv"�( d) severances shall only be given when land fronts on an open and maintained public road. Notwithstanding, a landlocked parcel related to a land assembly for future development in conformity to this Plan may be created; e) the size of any parcel of land created by severance should be appropriate for the use proposed and no parcel should be created which does not conform to the provisions of this Plan and the implementing Zoning By-law, f) severances shall not be granted for land adjacent to a road from which access is to be obtained if a traffic hazard would be created because of limited sight lines on curves or grades; g) severances to be granted shall be conditional upon the applicant meeting-all requirements of the Municipality, financial and otherwise, and may include an agreement-being-entered--into with the Municipality; h) the Municipality is satisfied that a plan of subdivision is not required. Generally, 3 lots is considered the maximum number of new lots that may be created by severances from a parcel of land; and i) where a property has more than one land use designation, a land severance along the boundary of two different designations is permissible provided the severance does not contravene any. applicable policies of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington OMcial Plan - January, 1996 Page 107 Chapter 23 Implementation 23.8 SITE PLAN CONTROL 23.8.1 All development shall be subject to site plan control, with the following exceptions; , a) any building or structure owned or operated by the Municipality, the Region of Durham, a Conservation Authority, the Government of Ontario or the Government of Canada; b) any structure erected for the purpose of flood or erosion control; c) any permitted agricultural building or structure; d) any temporary structure as defined by the Ontario Building Code; e) a residential building containing less than 3 dwelling units; f) alterations to buildings or structures which do not alter the nature of the existing use; g) aggregate extraction activities which do not include permanent buildings or structures; and h) any expansion or enlargement of a building or structure that is less than 20 square metres or less than 10% of the total floor area of the building, whichever is less. 23.8.2 Site plan control shall be applied to ensure, among other matters, that; a) the policies of this Plan are implemented; b) new development is compatible and integrated with existing surrounding development; C) urban amenities and landscape areas are provided; d) existing trees are preserved where possible; and C) the placement of buildings, structures and on-site facilities are appropriate in relation to site conditions and characteristics. 23.8.3 The Municipality will require the owner of lands, proposed for development under site plan control, to enter into one or more agreements pursuant to the Planning Act to address all matters contained therein, including appropriate conditions of approval. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 108 Chapter 23 Implementation 23.9 EXISTING LOTS 23.9.1 Notwithstanding the permitted uses in any land use designation, where a legally conveyable lot existed prior to the approval of this Plan by the Region, it is the policy of this Plan to permit one single detached dwelling per lot provided: a) drilled wells and private sewage disposal systems can be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy and the Region of Durham, if the lot is located outside any designated urban area; b) development does not adversely impact natural features; C) it is not located on lands designated Environmental Protection Area; and d) it conforms to all provisions of the zoning by-law in effect at the time of a building permit application. 23.10 PARK LAND DEDICATION 23.10.1 It is Council's policy to require that, as a condition of development or redevelopment or the approval of a plan of subdivision of land in the Municipality,land shall be conveyed or dedicated to the Municipality for park or other public recreational purposes in accordance with Section 23.10.2. All land conveyed or dedicated to the Municipality must be free and clear of all encumbrances. 23.10.2 The conveyance or dedication of land to the Municipality for park or other public recreational purposes shall be in accordance with the following: a) for residential development, redevelopment or plans of subdivision providing for low, medium and/or high density uses, conveyance or dedication shall be either equal to 5% of the land proposed for development, redevelopment or subdivision or 1 hectare per 300 dwelling units, whichever is greater; b) for industrial or commercial development, redevelopment or subdivision,a conveyance or dedication based on 2%of the land; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 109 Chapter 23 Implementation c) for mixed use developments, conveyance or dedication requirements will only apply to the residential portion of the development proposal in the amount equal to 1 hectare per 300 dwelling units. However, in no instance shall the contribution be less than 2%of the land area or the equivalent cash-in-lieu value; d) for conversion of non-residential buildings to residential uses, dedication will be in accordance with Subsection (a) with appropriate credit to be made for any previous dedication; and e) for residential plans of subdivision, the standard of 1 hectare per 300 dwelling units may be applied to blocks within the plan of subdivision, provided such blocks are excluded from the calculation for the 5% of the land proposed for subdivision. 23.10.3 Council may waive the land conveyance requirement in favour of cash-in- lieu of parkland dedication or require a combination of cash and land where: a) the use of the alternative parkland dedication policy consumes more than 10% of the site area thereby rendering the site undevelopable; or b) the amount of land for parkland dedication does not result in a sufficient area for park development; or c) the dedication of land is not deemed necessary. In all cases, the value of the land shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. 23.10.4 Valleylands, lands required for drainage purposes, lands susceptible to flooding,or otherwise unsuitab le for development elopment will not be accepted as statutory parkland dedication. 23.10.5 Lands to be dedicated for park purposes shall be in a condition acceptable to the Municipality. The timing of such conveyance shall be determined by the Municipality. 23.10.6 Where a development or redevelopment proposal includes non- developable land or land designated as Environmental Protection Area, Council may request that such land be dedicated to the Municipality. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 110 Chapter 23 °'` Implementation 23.11 PUBLIC LAND ACQUISITION 23.11.1 Where lands are designated Environmental Protection Area, Green Space, Waterfront Greenway or Oak Ridges Moraine, it does not necessarily mean the Municipality will acquire private lands for public use. 23.11.2 Council shall adopt a public land acquisition program which,among other matters, shall identify priorities for areas of acquisition, including parkland. Council shall set aside funds annually in a Special Reserve Account in order to implement the policies of this Plan. 23.12 CAPITAL WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES 23.12.1 Settlement areas will be developed in accordance with the Growth Management policies contained in Section 5 of this Plan. All development shall be consistent with the Municipality's objective of providing municillal services in a cost-effective manner that shall ensure that development is not approved prematurely so as to jeopardize the Municipality's financial ability to provide the capital works and services. 23.12.2 Where a development proposal is contemplated to be serviced within the 10 year capital works and services program for development charge purposes,it does not necessarily mean the Municipality shall provide the said services or works to facilitate any development. 23.12.3 Notwithstanding Section 5.3.9(c), the Municipality may consider the provision of capital works and services by the proponents of development where such works are not in the 10 year capital works forecast provided that: a) it does not affect the development charge quantum; and b) it is permissible under the Development Charges Act. 23.12.4 Council shall regularly, and not less than once every 5 years, review the Development Charges Policy and capital works forecast and amend the Development Charges By-law, if necessary, to ensure development pays its growth-related share of services. Municipality or Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page I11 Chapter 23 Implementation 23.13 PLANNING STUDIES 23.13.1 Where this Plan identifies Special Study Areas or requires studies or plans to be undertaken, it does not necessarily imply that the Municipality will expend public funds to finance such studies or plans. Council will determine whether or not it will commence any study based on available financial and staff resources. This Plan, however, does not prohibit private funding of any study or plan provided arrangements are made to the satisfaction of the Municipality to ensure study objectivity. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 112 . Interpretation�4 24.1 All Maps roust be read in conjunction with the applicable policies of the text. All policies must be considered together to determine conformity. Individual policies shall not be read or interpreted in isolation. Unless otherwise specified, deviation from the provisions of the text and Maps will require an amendment to this Plan. 24.2 Where examples of permitted uses are listed under any specific land use designation, they are intended to provide examples of possible uses. Other similar uses may be permitted provided they conform to the intent and all applicable provisions of this Plan. 24.3 Where the boundaries of various land use designations as shown on Map A coincide with physical features such as creeks, rail lines, roads and utility lines, or instruments such as Iot and concession lines or property limits, these boundaries are meant to be exact. In the absence of any of the above, minor deviations to the boundary may be permitted without amendment provided such deviations do not alter the intent of this Plan. 24.4 Unless otherwise specified, detailed policies, including secondary plan policies prevail over the general policies or strategic policies in the event of conflict. 24.5 Figures, measurements, and quantities contained in this Plan are meant to be approximate except unless otherwise specified. A flexible interpretation shall not be allowed for the purpose of convenience but may only be considered if warranted on valid planning grounds. However any deviation shall be minor and in no case, shall exceed 10%. 24.6 The information shown on Maps C and D are not land use designations. The Maps show the general location of the identified features and should be read in conjunction with the applicable policies. 24.7 In the event any provision of this Plan is in conflict with the Durham Regional Official flan,the latter shall prevail to the extent of the conflict. In those cases where the provisions of this Plan are more restrictive, such restrictive provisions shall prevail. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 113 Chapter 24 Interpretation 24.8 In the event the Durham Regional Official Plan is silent or there is an absence of detailed policy, the provisions of this Plan shall prevail provided they do not contravene the intent of the Durham Regional Official Plan. 24.9 It is recognized that various provisions of the existing Zoning By-law 84- 63 as amended, are not in conformity to this Plan. It is the intent of Council to amend the said by-law or to prepare a new Zoning By-law so as to ensure the provisions of this Plan are properly implemented. Until then, the Zoning By-law shall prevail over the official plan in the event of conflict. 24.10 The indication of roads, parks, schools and other services shall not be interpreted as being a commitment by the Municipality to provide such services at the planned location by a certain point in time. They are subject to detailed design and capital budget approval by Council on an annual basis. 24.11 Where a property is covered by an amendment to the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle duly approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs or the Region of Durham, it is not the intention of Council to apply the policies of this Plan retroactively. However, if development does not proceed within 5 years from the date of adoption of this Plan , by Council,it is Council's intention to review the appropriateness of such amendments at the next official plan review. 24.12 The definitions of terms contained in this Plan are as follows: . Accessory Use - The use of any land, building or structure which is subordinate or incidental to the principal use located on the same lot. Adjacent in relation to natural features identified on Map C, means contiguous to a natural feature where there is a probability that development may have a negative impact on that feature. Affordable Housing - Housing with market price or rent that is affordable to households of low or moderate income, which are households within the lowest 60% of the income distribution for the housing market area, as determined by the Provincial Government. Affordable in this context means annual housing costs do not exceed 30% of gross annual household income. I Aggregate - Means sand, gravel, clay, earth, shalestone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite and other nonmetallic ores. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 114 Chapter 24 Interpretation Amenity Area - An interior area within a building or an outdoor area exterior to a building which is designed and intended primarily for the leisure and recreation of the occupants. Apartment-in-House - A self-contained second dwelling unit within a permitted residential dwelling created through converting part of or adding on to an existing dwelling unit. Archaeological Resource-The remains of any building,structure,activity, place,cultural feature or object which,because of the passage of time, is on or below the surface of land or water, and is of significance to the understanding of the history of a people or place, Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest-(ANSI) - Means areas of land and water containing natural landscapes or features which have been identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources as having values related to natural heritage protection, scientific study, or education. Buffer - An area intended to minimize potential conflict between land uses. Conservation - The management of resources in a way to maintain, restore, enhance and protect their quality and quantity for sustained benefit to people and the natural environment. Cumulative Impact -The combined effects or potential effects of one or more development activities in a specified area over a particular time period which may occur simultaneously, sequentially,or in an interactive manner. Design Guidelines - A set of discretionary statements and/or plans to guide land development to achieve a high quality physical environment. Development - Means any one of the following events: • The construction, erection, or placing of a building or structure; • The addition to or alteration of a building or structure; r The change in use or the increase in intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises; and • Activities such as site-grading, excavation, removal of topsoil or peat, or the placing or dumping of fill; or drainage works, except for the maintenance of existing municipal and agricultural drains. i Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 115 Chapter 24 Interpretation Development Charges - Refers to charges levied by the Municipality under the authority of the Development Charges Act on 'development' as defined under the Act and the Municipality's by-law. Ecological Functions-in regards to natural features and functions,means the natural processes, products or services that plant and animal species and the non-living environment provide or perform that are necessary to the maintenance of the integrity of ecosystems. Ecosystem-Means systems of plants, animals, and humans together with the non-living components of their environment and related ecological processes. Environment - Refers to both the natural and man-made environments, which include air, soil, water, plant and animal life, social and cultural conditions, buildings or structures, or any combination thereof. Environmental Assessment Process - Refers to a process for approving, modifying or denying an undertaking under either the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act or the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Farm Produce Outlets - Means a building in which farm produce, exclusive of meat or poultry, is offered for sale, and may include the limited sale of farm produce which has been reprocessed. Flood Plain - The area of land adjacent to a watercourse that may be subject to flooding. Floodway - The channel of a stream and the inner portion of the flood plain where the severity of flood depths and velocities would pose a threat to life or cause property damage. Floor Space Index (FSI) - The ratio of the total floor area of a building or buildings excluding enclosed parking areas, loading facilities and garbage rooms to the area of the lot on which the building or buildings are located. For example, a floor space index(FSI) of 2.0 would indicate that the total floor area of a building could be up to two times the area of the lot on which it is located. Floor space indices are meant to be exact. Garden Suite -A self-contained, portable dwelling unit located in a side or, rear yard of an existing residential property, designed to provide temporary residential accommodation for the care of an elderly, sick or disabled person. 1 l _ I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 116 SECTION III PROVINCIALLY-LICENSED AND/OR -APPROVED GROUP HOMES PROGRAMS Several ministries of the Ontario government have a direct or in- direct involvement with group homes. A list of key contacts with- in the provincial government is contained in Appendix C of this manual. The Secretariat for Social Development is responsible for co- ordinating implementation of the provincial group homes policy. The Provincial Group Homes Co-ordinator — a member of the secretariat staff -- is available to answer questions about the pol- icy and programs and to assist municipalities that wish to provide for the establishment of group homes in residential areas through appropriate changes to their official plans and zoning by-laws. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides techni- cal assistance to municipal planners and reviews proposed by- law amendments to ensure that they comply with the land-use policies contained in a municipality's Official Plan,' Three different ministries of the Ontario government have specif- ic legislative responsibility for licensing and/or approving group homes: the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Community and Social Services, and the Ministry of Correctional Services. MINISTRY OF HEALTH The responsibilities of the Ontario Ministry of Health include PROGRAMS providing continuity of care for people who have experienced mental health problems (which may have been serious enough to warrant hospitalization). In fulfilling this responsibility, the min- istry often finds it necessary to assist such people to re-enter or remain in the community. In order to respond to varying needs, the ministry licenses and/or approves three different types of group homes: Approved Homes, Homes for Special Care— Residential, and Supportive Housing Programs. MINISTRY OF The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services has de- COMMUNITY AND signed a series of programs which provide for the well-being of SOCIAL SERVICES persons with a wide range of special needs or disabilities. The PROGRAMS ministry licenses and/or approves six types of group homes: Chil- dren's Residences, Accommodation Services for the Developmen- tally Handicapped, Satellite Residences for Seniors, Halfway Houses for Alcoholics, Halfway Houses for the Socially Disad- vantaged, and Halfway Houses for Ex-offenders. 'This applies only to municipalities which are not organized under a regional government struc- ture.Regional governments have been delegated authority to ensure that Iand-use policies con- tained in the official plans and zoning by-laws of communities within their jurisdiction are con- sistent with those contained in the regional municipality's Official Plan. III-1 Chapter 24 Interpretation Good forestry practices means the proper implementation of harvest, renewal and maintenance activities known to be appropriate for the forest and environmental conditions under which it is being applied and which minimize detriments to forest values, including: significant ecosystems, important fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality and quantity, forest productivity and health; and the aesthetic and recreational opportunities of the landscape. Good forestry practices include the cutting and removal of hazardous,severely damaged,diseased and insect infested trees which must be removed in order to prevent contamination or infestation of other trees, or which no Ionger contribute to the achievement of forest values. Gross Leasable Floor Area - Means the total floor area, measured from exterior walls, excluding areas for mechanical services, public common areas, interior pedestrian walkways, enclosed parking areas and areas associated with institutional and residential uses. Ground Water Discharge - The significant addition of ground water to surface water systems. Ground Water Recharge - The significant addition of water by natural processes to the ground water regime. Group Home-A provincially-licensed detached dwelling used as special needs housing accommodating up to 10 persons, exclusive of staff. Habitat - Means areas of the natural environment upon which animal or aquatic wildlife, and plants depend for survival as self-sustaining populations,including land and water needed for protection,breeding,or food supply. Heritage Resource-Property of cultural or natural heritage importance, that being natural and cultural lands,areas and corridors and the features thereof, including buildings and other structures, archaeological and paleontological sites, cemeteries and other burial places. High Capability Agricultural Lands-Lands that are predominately Class 1 to 3 according to the Canada Land Inventory for Agriculture. Home Industry - A small scale industrial use such as furniture restoration,small engine repair,welding,crafts,or producing value-added agricultural products such as cider, honey or wine, which is accessory to a single detached dwelling. It shall not include outside storage of materials or the storage of commercial motor vehicles. A home industry may be conducted in whole or in part in an accessory or farm building. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 117 Chapter 24 Interpretation- Home-based Occupation - Use of a residential property or farm for the purpose of conducting businesses including professional offices, personal services, instructional services, homecraft business, private day care, bed and breakfast, trades business excluding manufacturing and retail, repair services excluding small engines and vehicles. Infrastructure -The combination of public works and facilities including roads,transit terminals,municipal water and sewage systems,storm water systems, schools, hospitals, libraries, parks, community and recreation centres, and any other public projects. Intensification -The creation of new residential units or accommodation in existing buildings or on previously developed and/or serviced land, generally including: • creation of rooming, boarding, and lodging houses • creation of apartments-in-houses and garden suites • conversion of non-residential structures to residential use • infill • redevelopment. r Massing - The overall bulk, size, physical volume, or magnitude of a building or structure. Minimum Distance Separation Formulae-Means formulae developed by the Province to separate land uses so as to reduce incompatibility concerns about odour from livestock facilities. Mixed Use-A development comprised of a mix of land uses either in the same building or in separate buildings. The mix of land uses may include commercial, industrial, and/or institutional uses. but must include residential dwellings. Natural Heritage System - A connected group of natural areas, and the native flora, fauna, and related geological features and landforms that -contribute to the health and biodiversity of the natural environment. Natural heritage systems may include natural core areas (such as areas of,natural and scientific interest, wetlands, or wildlife habitat), natural corridors (such as rivers, streams, lakeshores, or ravines), and connecting links (such as hedgerows, tree lines, or restored road or rail allowances) that connect natural core and corridor areas. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 118 Chapter 24 Interpretation Net Density - The overall density of a site excluding public roads and widenings, public parks, non-developable land, school sites and similar public land areas. Office Floor Space - Commercial floor space designed specifically for occupancy by business, professional, medical or dental offices or by a financial institution and includes second storey offices, free-standing offices and free- standing banks. Personal Service Uses - Uses such as hair salons, dry cleaners, shoe repair, tailors, laundromats, travel agencies, photographers, veterinary clinics, fitness and health clubs,medical and dental offices, legal and real estate offices, financial and insurance offices, appliance repair shops and personnel agencies. Redevelopment - Development of land where demolition or conversion of the existing structure is to take place, or has taken place. Regulatory Flood -The standard used to define the flood plain limits for regulatory purposes based on Hurricane Hazel,a one hundred year flood, or subject to the approval of the Minister of Natural Resources, an observed flood event. Retail Floor Space - ground floor commercial floor space designed primarily for occupancy by retail uses but may be suitable for office or community uses. Retail Impact Study - A detailed study conducted by a qualified market analyst which examines the feasibility and impact of a proposed retail development on the planned function and future growth of designated Central Areas. Retail Uses - Uses where goods or merchandise is sold including convenience items, general merchandise, apparel, hardware, home furnishings, specialty retail, automotive products, home improvement products, liquor and beer and includes eating establishments and department stores. I Retail Warehouse - A building or part of a building suitable for occupation by a single user which contains at least 1,400 square metres of gross leasable floor space, of which at least 80% is visible to shoppers, and is used primarily for the combination of storage and display for retail sale of goods in a warehouse format. Municipality of Clarington Official flan - January, 1996 Page 119 Chapter 24 Interpretation Significant - In regard to natural features and functions, ecologically important to the natural environment in terms of the amount, content, representation, or effect,thereby contributing to the quality and integrity of an identifiable ecological region or natural heritage system. Significance is based on criteria and guidelines established by the province or on comparable municipal evaluations. Special Needs Housing - Housing that is suited to the specific needs of certain households or individuals and includes group homes, nursing homes,crisis care facilities, rest homes and independent permanent living arrangements where support services such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, housekeeping, respite care and attendant services are provided. Stable Slope - means the angle a slope would achieve when erosion or human activities are absent. Streetscape-The visual appearance of a street formed by the location of physical features such as roads, buildings, walkways and landscaping. Valleyland -Lands within a depression along either side of a watercourse as determined from top-of-bank plus any applicable buffers as required for slope stability. Waste - Includes domestic waste, industrial waste, commercial waste, institutional waste, and any other material defined as waste by applicable provincial legislation. Wetlands -Lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well as lands where the water table is at or close to the surface as defined by either the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Conservation Authority, or through a comparable evaluation. In either ease, the presence of abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the dominance of either hydrophytic or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are swamps, marshes, bogs and fens. Wetland Complex - Two or more individual wetlands along with their adjacent lands that are related in a functional manner and are grouped within a common wetland boundary. The whole complex is evaluated and classified and not its individual wetland area components. Wetland Functions - means the biological, physical, and socio-economic interactions that occur in an environment because of the properties of the wetlands that are present, including, but not limited to: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 120 Chapter 24 Interpretation • ground water recharge and discharge 0 flood damage reduction • shoreline stabilization • sediment trapping • nutrient retention and removal 0 food chain support • habitat for fish and wildlife • attendant social and economic benefits. Wildlife Habitat -means areas of the natural environment where plants, animals, and other organism live, and find adequate amounts of food, water, shelter and space needed to sustain their populations. Specific wildlife habitats of concerns may include areas where species concentrate at a vulnerable point in their annual or life cycle; and areas which are important to migratory and non-migratory species. Municipality of Clarington Official flan - January, 1996 Page 121 1 F�FF Lam❑ Maps In this part": A. land Use B. Transportation {. Natural Features and land Oaraaerhtio D. Aggregate Resource Areas E. Neighbourhoods F. Community Improvements � r3 s K7 Ln ±. 1� r' o rr� i CC r _ tr I 6V021 lVNO}932! 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WILMOT (1 600) 4 PORT NEWCASTLE (2800) ! �� ...r.. URBAN BOUNDARY G41ff- ONrWR/O NEIGHBOURHOOD BOUNDARY (1000) POPULATION VAP ES HC RON e(Dun 0 o D PLAmmo m M�lf I OFFICIAL PLAN MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 0 200 aoo 1,1* Boo "' COUNCIL ADOPTED JANUARY 29, 1996 2aa `" REFER TO SECTIONS 5 AND 9 I 4 14 13 32 4 ............ ROAD AU AD �.�� ::�.,: r,Rfixlu RD 3 u'Ac ROM REG ORONO co�R 'n T LESKARD ie ESS104 ROAD to KENDAL BURKETON ENNISKILLEN Lf IIIIIIr y. JL 4­4 MOP 1:X MIi yfa E-1 rant - MITCHELL CONNERS . ............. Yf x. i tiiip F-3 i!J 6m,_j NEWTONVILLE fl a X.f n MG9.— COKE 1�1............ COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREAS HAYDON ire e,11 B.F. B.F ryM1:y; 4Q LAKE ONTARIO BOWMANVILLE NEWCASTLE VILLAGE OFFICIAL PLAN MUNICIPALITY OF CLAR[NGTON COUNCIL ADOPTED JANUARY 29, 1996 REFER TO SECTION 22 HAMPTON General Policies for Seconds Plans 1. Secondary Plans are part of and prepared in conformity with the Official Plan. They shall include detailed policies and land use designations to serve as a guide for development or redevelopment. 2. Unless otherwise specified,all policies contained in the Official Plan shall apply to the areas covered by the Secondary Plans. As such, the Secondary Plans should be read in conjunction with the Official PIan. 3. Secondary Plans have been prepared for the following areas: a)' Bowmanville ]vast Main Central Area; b) Bowmanville West Main Central Area; c) Courtice Sub-Central Area; d) Newcastle Village Main Central Area; and e) Port Darlington Neighbourhood, 4. The amendment to a Secondary Plan or the establishment of additional Secondary Plan areas shall require an amendment to the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 122 Bowmanville East Main Central area 5e(ondary Plan 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Bowmanville East Main Central Area is comprised of lands on both sides of King Street between the Bowmanville and Soper Creek valleys. It has two distinct sub-areas: the historic Downtown as shown on Map A and the East Business District as shown on Map B. 1.2 The East Main Central Area will function as a focal point of activity, interest and identity for residents of the Municipality of Clarington. It will continue to experience growth and redevelopment. It is the purpose of this Secondary Plan to guide redevelopment within the East Main Central Area. 2. GOALS 2.1 To retain and strengthen the role of the East Main Central Area as the focal point of economic,social and cultural activity,through the provision of vibrant shopping areas, housing, symbolic points of interest, and key institutional and cultural facilities. 2.2 To provide for ongoing redevelopment in the Downtown and the East Business District with emphasis on increased densities, heritage preservation and quality urban design. 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1 To retain and strengthen the Downtown as the administrative, cultural and symbolic centre,of the Municipality. 3.2 To provide for the vitality of retail establishments in merchandise categories which serve the regional market. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 1 ,III Secondary Plan Bowmanville East Main Central Area 3.3 To provide 5,000 jobs and 1,000 housing units by 2016. .3.4 To provide for a mix of land uses, including institutional and community facilities, and employment and residential opportunities, to foster a healthy liveAwork relationship. 3.5 To preserve and enhance the unique character of the Downtown. 3.6 To provide for the integration of historic structures with redevelopment in the East Business District. 3.7 To create an urban activity corridor focused on-King Street which is pedestrian oriented and extends the character of the Downtown. 3.8 To strcngthen the connection between the East Main Central Area and the West Main Central Area. 3.9 To enhance the prominence of the east and west approaches to the East Main Central Area as gateways. 4. GENERAL LAND USE POLICIES 4.1 The land use designations for the East Main Central Area are shown on Maps A and B of this Secondary Plan. The related land use policies are contained in Sections 5 to 11. 4.2 Notwithstanding the ultimate densities for retail and office uses allocated to the various land use designations within this Plan, a maximum of 60,000 square metres of retail and personal service floor space shall be permittcd as follows: a) Downtown 30,000 square metres b) East Business District 3.0,000 square metres 4.3 The planned population of the East Main Central Area is 3,000 persons. 4.4 The maximum height of buildings shall be six storeys. The floor space index of any building shall not exceed 1.5. 4,5 The Municipality, in co-operation with local businesses, will: •, promote the Downtown as a point of tourist activity • undertake streetscape improvements Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 2 Secondary Plan Bowmanville East Main Central Area 0 encourage facade and signage improvements • , undertake a marketing and renewal program to promote the East Main Central Area. 5. STREET-RELATED COMMERCIAL AREA 5.1 This designation incorporates the historic downtown area and redeveloping lands along King Street. In the Downtown, commercial buildings have traditionally been built to the streetline,with a continuous facade having main.entrances at grade. For the lands east of George Street, recent redevelopment .-has.-.been varied including plazas, conversions of residential dwellings and street-front development. In this designation, all redevelopment will be oriented to the street-front in accordance with the urban design principles of Section 10.3.2 of the Official Plan and the site development criteria of Section 10.3.7. 5.2 Permitted uses are: • retail, personal service, and office uses • hotel and convention facilities • residential dwelling units generally above the ground floor • recreational and cultural facilities including movie theatres, bowling alleys and places of entertainment, but not including video arcades and adult entertainment uses 0 community uses. 5.3 Notwithstanding the above, no drive-through retail or personal service establishments are permitted in the Street-Related Commercial Area in the Downtown. 5.4 Existing uses within the Downtown which are not compatible with the historic character of the area, such as auto-related sales and service, service stations, and commercial uses with outdoor storage, shall be encouraged to relocate to areas outside the Downtown. 5.5 In the redevelopment of lands, the Municipality will: a) encourage the consolidation of smaller land parcels; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 3 Secondary Plan Bowmanville East Main Central Area b) require the preparation of comprehensive redevelopment plans for larger areas than the subject site, where necessary; c) encourage joint parking arrangements in accordance with Section 13.4 of this Plan; d) encourage the preservation, renovation and reuse of historic buildings. 6. STRIP COMMERCIAL AREA 6.1 This designation recognizes an area of more recent development containing conventional strip plazas built back from the streetline. This area also includes the Bowmanville Mall. In this area,any redevelopment should improve on the existing character of the area by encouraging infill closer to the streetline. However, it is recognized that redevelopment may take place with a setback consistent with existing development. 6.2 Permitted uses are: • retail, personal service and office uses • recreational and cultural uses including theatres, places of entertainment and bowling alleys,but not including video arcades and adult entertainment uses • automobile service stations • community facilities. 6.3 Development or redevelopment will conform with the following site development criteria: a) a maximum floor space index for commercial uses on any site shall not exceed 0.40; b) a combined floor space index for mixed use buildings shall not exceed 1.5 where there are residential uses located above the ground floor; c) consistency of setback with the established building line of abutting properties; and d) compliance with Section 10.3.7(b) to (i) of the Official Plan. I 3 I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 4 i Secondary Plan Bowmanville East Main Central Area 6.4 Bowmanville Mall, located on the south side of King Street east of Simpson Avenue, is encouraged to further redevelop with a wide variety of.uses and shall include redevelopment along the King Street frontage. 7. MIXED USE AREA 7.1 The Mixed Use Area currently contains predominantly residential dwellings. It is the intention of this Plan to allow for the conversion or redevelopment of existing structures to enhance the character of these areas. 7.2 Permitted uses are: s low density residential • personal service and office uses • limited retail uses including gift shops • mixed use buildings. 7.3 Development or redevelopment shall conform with the following site development criteria: a) the existing facade of the residential structure shall be retained, wherever possible; b) additions to the existing structure shall be to the side or rear of existing buildings; c) additions will complement the historic character of the existing building in terms of materials, scale, massing and architectural style; and i d) compliance with Section 10.3.7(b) to (i) of the Official Plan. 8.- RESIDENTIAL. 8.1 The Plan recognizes existing residential uses on the north side of King Street in the.East Business District and the south-side of Wellington Street in the Downtown. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 5 Secondary Plan Bowmanville East Main Central Area 8.2 Permitted uses are: • medium or high density residential uses in accordance with Section 9.4 of the O£ficial Plan • special needs housing • community facilities. 8.3 Notwithstanding the above, the Municipality encourages the retention, adaption, and reuse of buildings of historic or architectural significance. 8.4 A minimum of 30%of housing units within the East Main Central Area shall be affordable. 9. PARKS 9.1 Rotary Park is identified as a District Park on Map A in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.3 of the Official Plan. 9.2 The Municipality shall generally take cash-in-lieu of parkland for the purposes of acquiring public land within the East Main Central Area or parkland development in adjacent residential neighbourhoods. 9.3 The Municipality will endeavour to provide additional parkland within the Downtown, including pocket parkettes and civic spaces. 10. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS 10.1 Community Facilities include uses such as post offices,places of worship, cemeteries, community centres, fire and police stations, libraries, art and cultural facilities, day care facilities, and schools. 10.2 Institutional uses include such uses as government offices and hospitals. 10.3 It is the Municipality's intent to maintain the Downtown as the administrative and symbolic centre of Clarington through the retention and expansion of the existing municipal administration building and the provision of other services such as the library and the seniors activity centre. 10.4 The Municipality will investigate the establishment of a civic focus along Temperance Street with distinctive streetscape standards. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 6 Secondary Plan Bowmanville East Mahn Central Area f 10.5 Senior levels of government are encouraged to retain or establish administrative facilities within the Downtown, 10.6 Council recognizes the significant role of the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital in providing health care services to local residents and supports further expansion of the hospital. 1.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS 11.1 Environmental Protection Areas shall be subject to the provisions of Section 14.4 of the Official Plan. 11.2 Notwithstanding Section 14.4.3 of the Official Plan, development and redevelopment on the Bowmanville Mall lands may be permitted to the defined top-of-bank of the Soper Creels provided provision is made for public access and connection to a valleyland trail system. 11.3 Notwithstanding Section 14.4.3 of the Official Plan, it is recognized that the Vanstone Mill has historically been located within the valleyland of the Bowmanville Creek. Further development and redevelopment within the valleylands is permitted provided: a) it is located outside of the floodplain; b) erosion control works are undertaken; c) environmental protection lands are dedicated to the Municipality; and d) arrangements are made to restore and enhance the natural features within the Bowmanville Creek corridor. 12. URBAN DESIGN 12.1 Urban Design Guidelines will be prepared to implement the policies of the Secondary Plan. They will provide a visual interpretation of the proposed redevelopment of the East Main Central Area and guidelines for specific features such as facades, signage and streetscape improvements. These guidelines will provide guidance for the evaluation of development proposals for site plan approval. 12.2 The Guidelines will form an appendix to this Secondary Plan. They may be reviewed from time to time and revised without amendment to the Official Plan, provided they conform to this Secondary Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 7 Secondary Plan' Bownanville East Main Central Area 12.3 Prior to the completion and adoption of Urban Design Guidelines for the East Main Central Area, the general urban design principles of Section 10.3.7 of the Official Plan, the site development criteria contained in this Plan,and the following policies shall be implemented in any development or redevelopment: a) views and vistas of prominent buildings will not be significantly impacted; b) any facade improvement in the Downtown will complement the historic character of the area by using similar materials and styles; c) any redevelopment within the Downtown shall be a minimum of two storeys; and d) public views of the Bowmanville and Soper Creek valleys will be enhanced in the design and siting of buildings. 12.4 The Municipality will establish special signage standards to enhance the character of the Downtown. 13. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 13.1 The Municipality will investigate measures to improve traffic operations on King Street, including restricting on-street parking, optimizing traffic signal timing, and removing or relocating private accesses. 13.2 The existing grid of public streets within the Downtown and the East Main Central Area shall be maintained and extended wherever possible. The Municipality will investigate the feasibility of extending Church Street to Galbraith Court, and Queen Street to Simpson Avenue. 13.3 Access directly onto King Street will generally be prohibited. Access from side streets and/or shared access with adjacent development should be provided. 13.4 Wherever possible,development shall provide for joint parking and street access between abutting properties to facilitate the movement of vehicles and improve the supply of parking. In no case shall development preclude the possibility of shared parking and access being provided to adjoining properties at a future date. 13.5 The Municipality will investigate options to improve the supply of public parking within the Downtown. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 8 Secondary Plane , Bow inanville E t Main'. enfi^dl 4tea 13.6 Off-street parking requirements shall be in accordance with Section 19.9 of the Official Plan. 14. IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION 14,1 This Plan refines and implements the policies of the Official Plan. Unless otherwise indicated, the policies of the Official Plan shall apply to this Secondary Plan. 14.2 The policies of this Plan shall be implemented and interpreted in conjunction with the applicable policies of the Official Plan. f I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 page 9 i I I I i1 1 cn S ■ Q � O a o ►- 1 © ao • \tr .......' \4,t,L,t1N ii 1tVLfAt4� ,�i:i ir:ua• siwiii v,qty\�� . 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This area is intended to be complementary in function to the Bowmanville East Main Central Area,which extends generally east from the Bowmanville Creek to Mearns Avenue along King Street. 1.2 Through the establishment of a mix of higher density uses, and the integration of residential, employment,cultural and community uses,the Bowmanville West Main Central Area will serve as a focal point of activity, interest and identity for residents of the Municipality of Clarington. The purpose of the Secondary Plan is to establish goals, objectives and policies to guide the development of the lands in the West Main Central Area. 2. GOALS 2.1 To establish the Bowmanville West Main Central Area in a manner which will complement the strengths of the Bowmanville East Main Central Area in creating a strong and vibrant activity centre for residents of Bowmanville, the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham. 2.2 To establish the physical framework through the creation of a system of streets and public spaces, for more intensive development through reurbanization in subsequent phases of development in the West Main Central Area. Municipality of Clarington Oi'ilcial Plan - January, 1996 Page 1 I Secondary Plan Bowmanville 'West Main Central Area I. 2.3 To ensure a high quality of architecture and urban design in all phases of development in order to create a unique sense of place and foster social interaction in the West Main Central Area. 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1 Urban Structure/Land Uses 3.1.1 To provide for development at higher intensities than the adjacent residential neighbourhoods to foster animation and activity and maximize accessibility to public transit, including the proposed GO Station. 3.1.2 To provide for a full range of land uses, providing community facilities, employment and residential opportunities to foster a good live/work relationship. 3.1.3 To establish a framework for ultimate development through the identification of a public realm consisting of a grid street system, pedestrian/bicycle connections and public spaces. 3.1.4 To provide opportunities for a range of employment types including office, retail, service commercial and institutional. 31.5 To provide housing opportunities at medium and high densities to meet the changing housing requirements of the population of the Municipality of Clarington. 3.1.6 To provide a variety of retailing facilities which would complement the East Main Central Area in serving regional and local retail needs as population growth occurs. 3.1.7 To control retail growth beyond the initial allocation in order to safeguard the continued viability of the retail businesses and provide for on-going redevelopment in the East Main Central Area. 3.1.8 To provide a comprehensive range of local and district community facilities. 3.1.9 To ensure that development occurs in a sustainable fashion, with a maximum emphasis on the integration of land uses,compact urban form, and the implementation of public transportation initiatives. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 2 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area 3.2 Open Space/Environmental Features 3.2.1 To.enhance the environmental, recreational and aesthetic quality of the West Main Central Area through the preservation, restoration and enhancement of existing natural elements, notably the valley system associated with the Bowmanville Creels. 3.2.2 To ensure the provision of adequate new park facilities for area employees and residents. 3.3 Transportation 3.3.1 To provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods,with particular emphasis on implementing public,transportation services and facilities. 3.3.2 To develop edestrian system which encourages safe pedestrian and bicycle movement thin the West Main Central Area and which provides safe and convenient movements to adjacent residential communities, the extensive valley system and other sectors of the Bowmanville Urban Area. 3.4 Urban Design i 3.4.1 To ensure a high quality of architecture and urban design to create a unique sense of place which encourages and creates the opportunity for human interaction, pedestrian activity and facilitates high use of public transportation. 3.4.2 To ensure that development initially permitted in accordance with this Secondary Plan is designed in such a way so as to facilitate redevelopment at greater intensity in the longer term. 4. LAND USE POLICIES 4.1 The land use designations for the West Main Central Area shown on Map A of this Secondary Plan establish the general pattern for future development in the Secondary Plan area. The policies relating to these designations are set out in Sections 5 to 9. 4.2 Notwithstanding the ultimate densities for retail and office uses allocated to the various land use designations within this Plan, a maximum of 40,000 square metres of retail and personal services floor space shall be permitted in the West Main Central Area. This floor space limit shall be increased only after a comprehensive review of the Official Plan after 2001. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 3 i Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area i 4.3 For the purpose of this Plan, retail and personal service floor space figures include: department stores, food stores, general and specialty retail stores, convenience retail stores, video stores, retail liquor stores, restaurants, taverns, barber shops, beauty salons, dry cleaners, shoe repair, travel agencies, art studios, financial institutions, medical offices, real estate offices, business and professional offices, and other similar office uses. It does not include service stations, automotive sales and services, corporate offices, government offices, hotels, movie theatres, bowling alleys and other places of entertainment, and community uses. 4.4 For the purposes of this Secondary Plan, the term: a) "department store" shall mean a retail store containing a minimum of 5,000 square metres of gross leasable floor space organized into a number of individual departments and primarily engaged in the sale of a wide variety of commodities which shall include clothing, hardware, home furnishings and household appliances; b) "general merchandise store" shall mean a retail store containing less than 5,000 square metres of gross leasable floor space primarily engaged in the sale of a variety of commodities which include all or several representatives of the following categories f. of merchandise: clothing,hardware,home furnishings,household appliances, sporting goods and toys. However, the term "general merchandise store" does not include an automotive parts or accessories store,a convenience store,a department store,a drug store, a food store, or a specialty retail store such as but not limited to, a book store, a clothing store, a jewellery store and a shoe store; c) "clothing retail warehouse' shall mean a building or part of a building suitable for occupation by a single user which contains at least 1,800 square metres of gross leasable floor space, of which at least 80 % is visible to shoppers, and is used for the combination of storage and display for the.retail sale of clothing, apparel and/or related fashion accessories in a warehouse format; d) "drug retail warehouse"shall mean a building or part of a building suitable for occupation by a single user, which contains at least 1,800 square metres of gross leasable floor space, of which at least 80 % is visible to shoppers, and is used primarily for the combination of storage and display for the retail sale of non- prescription medicines, health and beauty aids, personal hygiene products, confectionary items and stationary .in a warehouse format, provided that the drug retail warehouse includes a prescription pharmacy; and Municipality of Clarington Official plan - January, 1996 Page 4 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area e) "food retail warehouse"shall mean a building or part of a building suitable for occupation by a single user which contains at least 4,600 square metres of gross leasable floor space, of which at least 80 % is visible to shoppers, and is used.primarily for the combination of storage and display for the retail sale of food, cleaning and laundry supplies, personal hygiene products, small _ household items,confectionary items and sundries in a warehouse format. 5. RETAIL COMMERCIAL. 5.1 Purpose Lands designated Retail Commercial on Map A of this Secondary Plan are intended to provide specific areas dedicated to concentrations of retail activities in the West Main Central Area. It is intended that retail development in the West Main Central Area be phased in go as to ensure that retail growth in this area complements existing businesses and potential commercial development in the Fast Main Central Area. 5.2 Policies 5.2.1 The permitted uses shall be: a) Retail and personal service uses, including: department stores, food stores, general retail stores, convenience retail stores, video stores, retail liquor stores, restaurants, taverns, barber shops, beauty salons, dry cleaners, art studios, travel agencies and financial institutions, provided that: i) on the parcel of land bounded by King Street, Clarington Boulevard,Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road,the above uses shall not be permitted unless: a) a department store:which contains a minimum of 6,500 square metres of gross floor area is constructed on the lands; and b) a food store which is not represented in the Municipality of Clarington on December 23, 1994 and which contains a minimum of 2,790 square metres of gross leasable floor area is constructed on the lands; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 5 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area f. ii) on the parcel of land adjacent to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, the following uses shall not be permitted: clothing store, shoe store, jewellery store, fashion accessory store, yarn and fabric store, hardware store, furniture store and home furnishing store; and iii) a general merchandise store, a food retail warehouse, clothing retail warehouse and a drug retail warehouse shall not be permitted. b) Hotel and convention facilities. c) Privately operated recreational and cultural, facilities including movie theatres,bowling alleys and other places of entertainment; public buildings and community uses, including social, recreational and cultural facilities; day care and nursery facilities. d) Business,professional and/df administrative offices so long as they are located on the second or upper levels above ground floor retail uses provided that, on the parcel of land bounded by King Street,Clarington Boulevard,Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road, up to 929 square metres may be located on the ground floor. C) Residential dwelling units to a maximum density of 80 units per hectare on the net development parcel. 5.2.2 Maximum density for Retail Commercial lands shall be 0.5 fsi,calculated on the net development parcel. 5.2.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, residential uses may be permitted in combination with retail uses subject to a maximum residential density of 80 units per hectare. The maximum combined density on the site shall not exceed 1.0 fsi, calculated on the net development parcel. 5.2.4 Retail Thresholds: a) In order to ensure that retail development proceeds in a fashion that sufficient population exists to support the continued viability of both Main Central Areas and to ensure ongoing redevelopment potential within the East Main Central Area,new retail development in the West Main Central Area will be linked to the growth of population in the Municipality of Clarington. The development of retail floor space in the West Main Central Area will proceed in an incremental fashion not to exceed the following thresholds of supportable retail floor space. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 6 i Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area CIarington Population Target Retail Thresholds (gross leasable area in sq.m.) 78,000 27,000 94,000 41,000 110,000 57,000 7771 b) For purposes of calculating these thresholds, retail floor space includes the following retail and personal service uses: department stores, food stores,general and specialty retail stores, convenience.. retail stores, video stores, retail liquor stores, restaurants, taverns, barber shops, beauty salons, dry cleaners, shoe repair, travel agencies, and art studios. It does not include other personal and business services such as financial institutions, medical offices, real estate offices, law offices, and other uses excluded in Subsection 4.3. c) A critical mass of retail and personal service development shall be established to initiate development in the West Main Central Area as follows: i) 18,580 a on the parcel of land bounded by King Street, Clarington Boulevard,Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road; ii) 3,720 m2 on the parcel of land adjacent to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex; and iii) up to 4,645 m2 on the parcel of land at the southwest corner of King Street and Regional Road 57. Zoning By-laws to permit these three developments will reflect these specific allocations and will be consistent with Sections 5.2 and 6.2 of this Secondary Plan. . Any additional potential accorded these sites by this Secondary Plan shall be subject to implementation through site specific amendments to the Zoning By-law,and shall be subject to the fulfilment of the provisions of subsection (d) below. d) In addition to any other appropriate planning studies,prior to any further development for retail and personal service uses beyond those allocations specified in subsection (c) above, the Municipality shall conduct an independent market analysis, at the expense of the applicant for such permission,which addresses the following: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 7 Secondary Plan . Bowmanville West Main Central Area • the impact of development that has occurred in the West Main Central Area on the East Main Central Area, including the historic downtown, and other designated Central Areas in the Bowmanville Urban Area • changes in consumer expenditure patterns from the patterns documented in the Commercial Market Study for the Bowmanville Main Central Area,dated November 23, 1992 • the anticipated impact of the proposed development(s)on the viability of existing retail uses in the East Main Central Area and the West Main Central Area and the planned growth and function of the-East Main Central Area. 5,2,5 The following policies shall apply to the development of lands designated Retail Commercial in the West Main Central Area: a) Clarington Boulevard shall provide a focus for Retail Commercial development in the West Main Central Area,The Urban Design Guidelines, attached as Appendix 1, provide direction regarding the relationship of buildings to the street, landscape treatment, and parking areas as required to achieve a high quality pedestrian retail environment. b) Where commercial uses are proposed adjacent to residential areas, particular regard shall be had for the implementation of appropriate buffering mechanisms to eliminate potential conflicts arising from noise, emissions and loss of view. Buffering may be achieved through sensitive architectural design in conjunction with the use of walls, fences, planting and/or other attractive streetscape elements. c) Access to parking and loading facilities shall,be established which will minimize disruption to the pedestrian-use of the streets and interference with adjacent residential areas. Adequate, well- designed off-street parking, loading and service areas shall be required on the site of each commercial development. d) It is the intention of this Plan that a new public street or streets forming part of a grid system of public streets shall be established on portions of the major surface parking area associated with the retail facility on the parcel of land bounded by King Street, Clarington Boulevard, Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road at such time as, or after, development of the lands occupied by Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 8 f ' I Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area i 3 the retail facility is proposed in excess of the gross leasable floor area of 21,370 square metres and which new public street or streets the Municipality considers to be desirable as an addition to the grid system. The additional development in excess of 21,370 square metres of gross leasable floor area will be located on appropriately-sized blocks created by the grid system of public streets. Until ownership is acquired by the Municipality, the development of the future rights-of-way should resemble a public road in function and appearance and no buildings shall be permitted to encroach upon it. In order to facilitate the implementation of this policy, the Municipality shall acquire either ownership of or the right to require the future transfer of rights-of-way to the Municipality that the Municipality considers to be desirable for the .establishment of an appropriate grid of public streets. e) In addition to the lands designated Retail Commercial, accessory retail and personal service commercial uses may be permitted on lands designated for Office Commercial, High Density Residential, and GO Station purposes, subject to the relevant Secondary Plan policies for those areas. Such accessory uses shall not be included in the consideration of retail thresholds established in Section 5.2A of this Plan, f) It is the policy of Council to encourage development proponents and retailers in the West Main Central Area to enter into collaborative arrangements with retailers and business associations in the East Main Central Area with respect to the marketing and promotion of both Main Central Areas. g) Without derogating from any other provisions of Section 5.2 of this Plan, any development or redevelopment of the parcel of land bounded by King Street,Clarington Boulevard,Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road beyond 18,580 square metres of gross leasable floor space shall contain a mixture of retail and personal service uses and: i) business,professional and/or administrative offices on the second or upper levels above ground floor retail as permitted by subsection 5.2,1(d) of this Plan, and/or ii) residential dwelling units up to the maximum density permitted by subsection 5.2.1(e) of this Plan; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 9 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Maine Central Area • f. provided that if otherwise permitted by this Plan, up to the amount of 2,787 square metres of gross leasable floor space for retail and personal service development in addition to the initial allocation of retail and personal service development provided for by Section 5.2.4(c)shall be contained in one or more additions to a building or buildings which contain the whole or one or more portions of the retail and personal service development comprising such Initial allocation. h) any retail facility constructed and used on the parcel of land bounded by King Street, Clarington Boulevard, Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road shall not contain an enclosed pedestrian mall. This policy shall be implemented in the Zoning By-law. 6. OFFICE COMMERCIAL 6.1 Purpose The Office Commercial designation accorded those lands at the intersection of King Street and Regional Road 57 is intended to provide appropriate office employment opportunities in addition to residential and commercial uses at a highly visible location in the West Main Central Area. 6.2 Policies 6.2.1 The permitted uses shall be: a) Office uses including: corporate; business; professional; administrative; and government offices. b) Hotel and convention facilities. c) Institutional and community uses including-social, recreational, educational and cultural facilities; day care and nursery facilities. d) Retail and personal service uses provided they are accessory to the primary office use, arc located on the ground floor of such building and the gross leasable floor area does not exceed 20% i of the ground floor area of such building or 200 square meters whichever is the lesser. Any amendment to the zoning by-law to permit additional accessory ground floor retail and personal service floor space greater than 200 square metres shall be subject to the retail threshold policies of subsection 5.2.4 of this Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official flan - January, 1996 Page 10 Seconilary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area e) Residential dwelling units up to a maximum of 150 units per hectare on the net development site. f} On the lands designated Office Commercial at the southwest corner of King Street and Regional Road 57 retail uses provided that: i) Council is satisfied that such uses will include a food store which will be operated under the name of IGA and which shall comprise of the relocation of the existing food store operated under the name of IGA from the East Main Central Area; ii) the maximum size of such food store shall not exceed 1,858 square metres; iii) a sufficient portion of the lands at the southwest corner of King Street and Regional Road 57 is reserved free and clear of buildings and structures for the construction thereon of a prominent building containing office, hotel and convention facilities, and accessory uses consistent in mass and scale with the landmark significance of these r lands; and iv) personal service and other service commercial uses such as video stores,barber shops,beauty salons, dry cleaners, laundromat, shoe repair stores, travel agencies, photo processing stores, automotive service uses and service stations shall not be permitted. g) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a general -merchandise store, a clothing retail warehouse, a food retail warehouse and a drug retail warehouse shall not be permitted on lands designated Office Commercial. 6.2.2 Maximum density for Office,Commercial.lands shall be 1.0 fsi. Where residential uses are provided in conjunction with office or retail and personal service uses,the maximum combined density permitted shall be 1.5 fsi. 6.2.3 Lands designated for Office Commercial uses are considered to be landmark locations within the West Main Central Area. The architectural and landscape treatment of development on these lands should be of the highest quality, reflecting the importance of these sites.. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 11 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area 6.2.4 The following policies shall apply to the development of lands designated Office Commercial: a) Where commercial uses are proposed adjacent to residential areas, particular regard shall be had for the implementation of appropriate buffering mechanisms to eliminate potential conflicts arising from noise, emissions and loss of view. Buffering may be achieved through sensitive architectural design in conjunction with the use of walls, fences, planting, and/or other attractive streetscape elements. b) Access to parking and loading facilities shall be established with minimum• disruption to the pedestrian, use of the streets. Adequate, well-designed off-street parking; loading and'service areas shall be required on the site of each commercial development. 7. RESIDENTIAL 7.1 Purpose It is envisaged that residential uses will be developed within the West Main Central Area at higher densities than the adjacent residential neighbourhoods in order to expand the range of housing types available within the municipality and to take maximum advantage of existing and future public transit opportunities to minimize use of the •private automobile. A High Density Residential designation has been accorded those sites in closest proximity to the future GO Transit station as well as the parcel abutting King Street. A Medium Density designation has been accorded the remaining residential lands which are located on the periphery of the Main Central Area,in closest proximity to existing and future low density residential areas. 7.2 Policies 7.2.1 The permitted uses shall be: a) Residential dwellings shall be the predominant use permitted on lands designated Residential on Map A of this Secondary Plan. b) Certain home occupation uses which are compatible with the surrounding uses subject to the inclusion of appropriate provisions in the zoning by-laws. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 12 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area c) Institutional and community uses including social, recreational, educational and cultural facilities; day care and nursery facilities. d) Park and open space uses. e) Convenience commercial facilities in High Density Residential Areas to service the day to day needs of the residents, provided they are compatible with their surroundings and do not generally exceed 200 square metres gross leasable floor area. Such uses may be located on the ground floor of residential apartment buildings. f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, on the lands designated High Density Residential on the northeast corner of King Street and Green Road, Council may permit, through the enactment of a Zoning By-law, office uses for business, professional or administrative purposes up to a maximum of 200 square metres, provided that they are compatible with their surroundings and located on the ground floor of a residential apartment building. 7.2.2 Medium Density Residential i a) The maximum density on lands designated Medium Density Residential shall be 31 to 60 units per net residential hectare. b) Permitted dwelling types shall include: townhouses; stacked townhouses; and lowrise apartment buildings not exceeding three storeys in height. 7.2.3 High Density Residential a) The maximum density on lands designated High Density Residential shall be 50 to 150 units per net residential hectare. b) Permitted dwelling types shall include: stacked townhouses; and apartment buildings up to 6 storeys in height. 7.2.4 A minimum of 30%of housing units within the West Main Central Area shall be affordable. 7.2.5 Parking for all residential units generally shall not be located in the front of buildings and shall utilize alternate means such as below grade parking or garages at the rear of the dwellings accessed from laneways. i Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 13 Secondary PIan Bowmanville West Main Central Area f, 8. COMMUNITY FACILITIES .8.1 Purpose It is intended that the West Main Central Area provide a focus for a range of local and district community facilities. Community facilities may be located on parcels so designated or on residential or commercial parcels. 8.2 Policies 8,2.1 The permitted uses shall be: a) Public recreation facilities and community parks. b) Public and private schools. c) Religious institutions including places of worship and assembly halls. d) Hospitals and convalescent homes. e) Housing for persons with special needs including the elderly. f) Municipal facilities including fire and police stations, 8.2.2 Maximum density for buildings developed for community or institutional purposes shall be 1.0 fsi. 8.2.3 Community facilities located adjacent to residential uses shall be designed and developed in such a way as to minimize potential adverse impacts on the residential uses from traffic, noise and lighting. 9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA AND-PARKS 9.1 Purpose The West Main Central Area contains an Environmental Protection Area and two Neighbourhood Parks. These public spaces are generally intended to serve both the active and passive recreation needs of residents of the Municipality of Clarington, and in the case of the neighbourhood parks, future residents of the West Main Central Area. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 14 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area 9.2 Policies 9.2.1 The permitted uses on land designated Environmental Protection Area shall be: a) Recreational trails. b) Conservation related uses. c) Essential public and private utilities, provided they are sited in such a way as to minimize impacts on natural systems. 9.2.2 The lands designated Environmental Protection Area within the West Main Central Area comprise a portion of the valley lands associated with the Bowmanville Creek. The boundaries shown on Map A of this Plan are not precise and shall only be used as a guideline. More precise boundaries, including buffer areas and top-of-bank setbacks shall be delineated in the Zoning By-law in consultation with the Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources. 9.2.3 The general location of Neighbourhood Parks in the West Main Central Area are shown on Map A of this Plan. Their .exact locations shall be determined in the Zoning By-law in conjunction with the site plan and subdivision approval processes. 9.2.4 Additional parkland may be required to be conveyed to or may be acquired by the Municipality in accordance with the Planning Act and other applicable legislation. 10. GO STATION 10.1 Purpose The GO Station Area designation-on Map-A.of this Plan is intended for the development of a GO transit station. 10.2 Policies 10.2.1 The permitted uses shall be a GO Station and associated public transit facilities. Convenience commercial uses may also be permitted up to a maximum of 500 square metres in association with the proposed transit station. 10.2.2 The Municipality will work with GO Transit, the-Region of Durham and the landowners to ensure the development of this site for a GO Station. Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 15 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West.Main.Central Area 10.2.3 Should the decision be taken not to proceed with a GO Station, these lands may be ultimately developed for High Density Residential uses subject to the policies of Section 7 of this Plan. 11. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES 1111 Notwithstanding any other policies of this Plan,storm water management facilities may be located in any land use designation, provided they are compatible with adjacent lands uses. Storm water management ponds shall be designed and built in such a fashion that they provide a high quality amenity feature. 12. URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES 12.1 Purpose The Urban Design Guidelines are intended to act as a visual interpretation of the proposed development of the West Main Central Area and to provide guidelines for the evaluation of development proposals at the site plan approval stage. For convenience of reference only, the Urban Design Guidelines are contained In Appendix 1. These Guidelines are not part of this Plan. 12.2 Policies 12.2.1 The West Main Central Area is to develop as a focus of economic,social and cultural activity for the Bowmanville Urban Area, the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham. The built form and character shall encourage and create the opportunity for human interaction, pedestrian activity and facilitates a high use of public transit. 12.2.2 The Urban Design Guidelines may be reviewed from time to time and revised without amendment to this Plan, provided°they conform to this Secondary Plan. 12.2.3 The Secondary Plan establishes the following design principles for the West Main Central Area: a) To create a character reflective of the primary role of the area in providing a commercial, residential and community focus for the West Main Central Area through: Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 16 Secondary'Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area i) the provision of landmark landscape or architectural features to identify major entry points to the West Main Central Area, ii) achieving a high quality architectural and landscape treatment for all development in the West Main Central Area; iii) achieving compatibility between various land uses with particular regard to the interface between the proposed retail commercial areas and adjacent residential areas through appropriate building siting and design, and landscape treatment; iv) the consideration of built form and densities with respect to the relationship to views,noise,wind and shadows; and v) providing for large scale surface parking facili:tles to be attractively designed and laid out so as to provide: effective landscape treatment; separation of pedestrian and vehicular movements; the ability to intensify the site with future development phases. b) To foster pedestrian accessibility among all parts of the West Main Central Area and the existing and future adjacent residential communities, through: i) the creation of a grid of public streets which are to be developed to-fulfil a role in the vehicular and pedestrian transportation systems and as a place to encourage social interaction; ii) the identification of a retail shopping pedestrian zone which should provide a suitable pedestrian sidewalk system of at least 3-metres-in width, enhanced by tree planting, . pedestrian scale,..lighting and streetscape amenities such as benches,awnings,canopies and possible outdoor display and selling areas. The pedestrian movement system should take precedence over automobile movements in these areas except at the intersection of two public streets; iii) the identification of special streetscape zones, adjacent to the GO station; along Green Road and Bowmanville, Boulevard; and along King Street where high quality streetscape treatment shall be encouraged; and Municipality of Clarin on Official Plan - January, 1995 Page 17 P t3' � , Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area iv) the creation of pedestrian through-block connections into the major retail parcel bounded by King Street, Clarington Boulevard,Bowmanville Boulevard and Green Road. These connections should be provided into the block from Green Road and Bowmanville Boulevard. c) To ensure appropriate separation from the railway corridor, through: i) the creation of a 30 metre setback as-required by the CP Rail guidelines; ii) the inclusion within that setback of a 10 metre landscaped zone adjacent to the railway corridor to include landscape elements, and permit public or private rights-of-way for access to adjacent development; and iii) the design and siting of buildings so as to minimize visual and noise impacts from the railway corridor. d) To facilitate implementation of transit and accessibility to the proposed GO station from all parts of the community, through: i i) the orientation of the street network, pedestrian connections, and the siting of buildings to transit routes and the GO station; and ii) the identification of potential stops within the Secondary Plan Area for new bus routes linking with the transit station. 13. ENERGY CONSERVATION 13.1 It is Council's policy to seek to achieve the-_objective of energy conservation through the encouragement of patterns and forms of urban development which: i) encourages the integration of residential'and employment uses to improve the live/work relationship; ii) permits increased densities in the West Main Central Area; and iii) seeks the implementation and integration of surface and rail transit. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 18 Secondary Plan Bowmanville West Main Central Area 13.2 The siting and design of buildings to maximize the potential energy savings from passive solar gain shall be encouraged. 14. TRANSPORTATION 14.1 Purpose It is Council's policy to seek to achieve the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within and through the West Main Central Area, to facilitate public transit,and to improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility within the West Main Central Area and to the rest of the Municipality. 14.2 Road Network Policies 14.2.1 The proposed transportation network serving the West Main Central Area is shown on Map B of the Official Plan and Map A of this Secondary Plan. King Street, Regional Road 57 and Green Road are designated arterial roads. These are complemented by a system of collector and local streets which is intended to create a grid system of streets and blocks to provide access throughout the West Main Central Area, to facilitate pedestrian access and to create a framework for i subsequent redevelopment of the lands in the West Main Central Area after their initial development in accordance with this Plan. 14.2.2 The alignments of the proposed new local streets and collector roads are generally as shown except where the rights-of-way are already established. Detailed alignments of arterial and collector roads, and the general location of local streets shall be determined through further engineering studies and through the development approval process. 14.2.3 The "Future Streets"shown on Map A of this Plan shall be subject to the policies of Subsection 5.2.5(d). 14.2.4 The description of the road classifications,-traffic-carrying functions and right-of-way widths-described in the Official Plan shall apply to the road network. 14.2.5 In the consideration of a development application within the West Main Central Area, the Municipality may require that the proponent prepare a traffic impact study to the satisfaction of the appropriate road authority and the Municipality. The traffic impact study shall be prepared.and stamped by a registered professional engineer and address the following: i a) trip generation by modal split under current, future and ultimate conditions recognizing the development potential of other lands; I ' I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 19 ' E Secondary Plan — , Bowntanville West Main,Contrat.At*a_.-_ b) impact on adjacent road operations; c) vehicular access requirements and geometric design for proposed entranceways; d) on-site vehicular circulation; e) pedestrian circulation; and 0 transit access and amenity requirements. 14.3 Public Transportation Policies . 14.31 The Municipality, in conjunction with the Region of Durham shall endeavour to implement a public transportation system which will link the Secondary Plan Area with the adjacent residential and employment areas of the Municipality; and, which will be focused on the proposed GO Transit station in the West Main Central Area. 14.3,2 The Municipality shall work with GO Transit to encourage the development of the GO train station in the most timely fashion. 14.4 Pedestrian Route Policies { 14.4.1 Pedestrian linkages shall be established throughout the West Main Central Area to ensure safe and convenient access within the Secondary Planning Area and from the adjacent residential neighbourhoods. Major pedestrian circulation shall occur on sidewalks along public road rights- of-way to enhance security and animation within the West Main Central Area. 14.4.2 Sidewalks are required on both sides of all streets within the West Main Central Area. 14.4.3 Priority shall be placed on facilitating pedestriarf�-and bicycle access to existing and future transit facilities. 14.4.4 It is the intention of this Plan that the pedestrian walkways, identified on Map A to this Plan, is ancillary to the grid system of streets providing an important pedestrian connection. The pedestrian walkways shall be 5 to 8 metres in width. The Municipality shall either acquire ownership of,or an casement interest in, or the right to acquire either of them, in conjunction with the "Future Streets" subject to Subsection 5.2.5(d). I Municipality of Clairington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 20 I Secondary Plans.: T B'owmanville Vest Main'!Cdi#tils'Atea ..- 14.4.5 Priority areas of pedestrian activity shall be identified in the Urban Design Guidelines. These areas are to be landscaped to high urban standards with street trees,paving and other appropriate street furniture. 14.4.6 Development of infrastructure within the West Main Central Area shall give consideration to the encouragement of cycling as a mode of transportation, including the establishment of dedicated bicycle lanes or pathways. 14.4.7 The provision of facilities useful to cycle transit such as bicycle racks and lockers should be required in new development and at the GO transit station. 14.5 Parking Policies 14.5.1 Where surface parking is provided, it shall generally be located to the rear or side of buildings and shall be screened by a landscaped buffer along the street edges. 14.5.2- Parking standards will be reviewed periodically by the Municipality to provide for a reduction in parking standards which reflect any increase in public transit ridership. c 15. MUNICIPAL SERVICES 15.1 Purpose To ensure a high standard of water supply,sanitary sewage collection and treatment and storm water management within the West Main Central Area. 15.2 Policies 15.2.1 No development shall be approved which- exceeds the capacities of municipal services which are or will be available when the development is occupied. 15.2.2 The Municipality will work with the landowners and the Region of Durham to develop a plan for the phasing of extensions to existing services within the West Main Central Area, which will allow development within the Area to proceed as expeditiously as possible. Implementation of extensions to existing services or construction of new services will be subject to the policies of the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 21 Secondary Plane: :" r Bowmanville West-Main,Central-Area 15.2.3 The lands to which this Secondary Plan applies are partially in the West Side Creek Watershed and partially in the Bowmanville Creek Watershed. A Master Drainage Study has been approved for lands within the West Side Creek tributary area. All developments in the West Side Creek Tributary Area must provide storm drainage facilities which conform to the Plan or other policies ultimately adopted for the watershed. For the area north of King Street, this may include the provision of individual or communal control facilities, a redirection of drainage to the Bowmanville Creek watershed, or both. 15.2.4 A Master Drainage Plan for the Bowmanville Creek watershed or subwatershed shall be prepared prior to development in the portion of the Secondary Plan Area that is within the subwatershed. All developments£allingwithin the Bowmanville Creekwatershed will require facilities that will be subject to those policies and approval procedures in place for the protection of the waters and floodplain of Bowmanville Creek. 15.2.5 Storm water management implementation reports shall also be prepared for new development or redevelopment sites, to the satisfaction of the Municipality and Conservation Authority prior to the approval of individual development applications. The storm water management implementation report shall address specific design, construction, storm water management and phasing of works issues and shall be consistent with the applicable Master Drainage Plan. 16. IMPLEMENTATION 16.1 General The policies of this Plan shall be implemented by exercise of the powers conferred upon the Municipality by the Planning Act, the Municipal Act and other applicable statutes, in accordance with the applicable implementation policies of the Official Plan,and the following additional policies. 16.2 Zoning By-law 16.2.1 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Plan, the Municipality may require as a condition of approval of a Zoning By-law that: a) A storm water management implementation report be submitted, as described in Section 15.2.5. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 22 Secondary Bowmanville West-Mai-fit Cenral Aga b) A noise impact study be submitted to the satisfaction of the Municipality prior to approval of any residential development within 50 metres of Type A arterial roads and 30 metres of a railway right-of-way. The study will indicate the total noise impact on the site and shall recommend noise control measures. These studies shall be to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy in consultation with the appropriate railways. c) A vibration impact study be submitted to the satisfaction of the Municipality prior to approval of any development within 75 metres of the railway right-of-way. The Study will indicate the vibration impacts and shall recommend appropriate measures to mitigate any adverse effects from vibration to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy in consultation with the appropriate railways. d) Where applicable, the site has been decommissioned and appropriate certificates obtained from the Ministry of the Environment and Energy to permit development. In particular, residential uses shall not be permitted on lands identified with the " * " symbol on Map A of this Plan. The level of contaminants at this site exceed the Ministry's guidelines for residential uses, but are within acceptable levels for commercial/industrial uses. In order to accommodate residential uses, the site must be cleaned up in accordance with the Ministry's Guidelines for the Decommissioning and Clean-up of Sites in Ontario. 16.2.2 Amending Zoning By-laws will be required to conform with the policies of this Secondary Plan. In order to achieve appropriate control on future development, Council's policy shall be to consider applications for amendments to the Zoning By-laws in conjunction with the consideration of applications for approval of site plans consistent with the objectives of this Secondary Plan. 16.3 Subdivision Approval The Secondary Plan area is subject to subdivision control and part-lot control. The Municipality shall only recommend for approval plans of subdivisions and consents to divide which: a) conform with the policies and designations of this Plan; b) are not premature; c) are in the public interest; and Municipality of Clarington official Plan - January, 1996 Page 23 Secondary Plau Bowmanville West Main CeutraL-Area . i d) are conditional upon an agreement made by the owner with the Municipality under the Planning Act to provide for the construction and installation of appropriate new streets, services and strectscape treatment of new street allowances shown on the Secondary Plan. I 16.4 Site Plan Control Council shall apply the policies of this Secondary Plan in the evaluation of specific development applications, including applications for site plan approval. Furthermore, in considering the approval of site plan applications under the Planning Act, regard shall be had for the Urban Design Guidelines. 17. INTERPRETATION Some flexibility in the interpretation of the policies contained in this Secondary Plan is permitted provided that its general intent is maintained. With the exception of floor space indices, numerical figures and quantities are to be considered approximate. The boundaries for land use areas are approximate only and shall be defined by the alignment of the new streets or implementing Zoning By laws. The policies of the Plan shall be interpreted in conjunction with the applicable interpretation policies of the Official Plan. 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IN ■■fiouu■■m■u Emmlilm m mliisN/mil m ul7uooal Jm EEliuu a■■e■u/mlu m uii ulrm m u[luua: uEEEmEE000!!EOlu■■mmmiimsNlnlmmli[mmEOO� Appendix i Urban Mign Widelines Bowmanville best plain Central area 1. PURPOSE OF THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES The Urban Design Guidelines are intended to provide a visual interpretation of the proposed development of the West Main Central Area as approved by Council of the Municipality of Clarington and to provide guidelines for the evaluation of development proposals. 2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The Urban Design Guidelines seek to achieve the following objectives for the West Main Central Area: • To create a character reflective of the primary role of the area in providing a retail,commercial and residential focus as part of the Main Central Area; • To provide landmark landscape or architectural features to identify major entry points to the West Main Central Area; • To foster pedestrian accessibility among all parts of the West Main Central Area and the existing and future adjacent residential communities, through the creation of a grid of streets and pedestrian connections; • To identify pedestrian and streetscape priority zones; • To ensure high quality architectural and landscape treatment with particular regard to the interface between the proposed shopping centre and adjacent residential areas; and Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 25 Urban Design Guidelines Bowmanville West Main Central Area f • To facilitate implementation of transit and accessibility to the proposed GO station from all parts of the community. 3. Major Urban Design Elements - The Urban Design Plan attached to these Guidelines illustrates a number of critical design elements in the West Main Central Area which are described below: ► Building Envelope This envelope is generally the prescribed location for the placement of buildings on a block. In most cases, it would be normal for an actual building to occupy less than 100% of this envelope. In these cases, the residual building envelope can be used for subsequent building phases, landscaping or site plan features. N. Primary Building Face The primary building face is the portion of a building envelope that is parallel to an Important public street. It should be the primary address and entrance to the building, have a high degree of architectural resolution and in the case of a retail building be designed to contribute to an overall pedestrian retail environment. ► Major Building Face Exposed to a Public Street Where a major building facade is adjacent to a public street but not designated as a primary building face, that facade should be fully developed architecturally, provide secondary building access and not be the location of exposed exterior loading docks,garbage handling facilities or outside storage. ► Height This refers to the overall height in building storeys which would be allowed in a development parcel. Generally, this height is exclusive of roof form and special features such as clock towers, steeples, or observation decks. ► Architectural Focus Denotes a special location in the plan where because of high public visibility, street treatment or landmark location buildings will play a significant role in the creation of gateway or landmark locations. These are excellent locations for architectural features. Municipality of Clasington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 26 Urban.Design Guidelines Bowmanville West Main Central Area ► Landscape Focal Point The two small parks will act as focal points for the adjacent residential community. The street frontage at the community centre on the north/south street represents an opportunity to provide a high quality landscape feature in an active urban area. The underpass at the rail should be considered a unique landscape opportunity associated with the grade change and the pedestrian sidewalk system, and marking the entrance to the West Main Central Area. ► Special Streetscape Zone Adjacent to the GO Station, a special Streetscape feature should be required to ensure high quality public realm edge to the proposed transit facility. Suitable streetscape treatment of the public realm should be required where the proposed retail facility backs onto Green Road and Bowmanville Boulevard. ► Retail Shopping Pedestrian Zone This designation occurs where retail uses are adjacent to a public street and along the inside face of the retail strip mall. This zone should provide a suitable pedestrian sidewalk system of at least 3 metres in width, in-ground street trees, pedestrian scale lighting, street benches, awnings, canopies and possible outdoor display and selling areas. The pedestrian movement system should take precedence over automobile movements in these areas except at the intersection of two public streets. In these locations, clearly designed pedestrian crossings should be developed. ► "0" Setback to the Street Required On Clarington Boulevard, buildings should be developed on the lot line in order to foster animation, activity and a sense of enclosure. First floor elevation should be consistent with finished street grade. ► Pedestrian Through Block Connection Generally located through a building envelope this connection is to facilitate pedestrian movement where no street will be present. These connections should generally be 5 to 8 metres in width and may be in public or private ownership provided full public access is secured. I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 27 Urban Design Guidelines . Bowmanville West Main Central Area ► Lame Scale Surface Parking These areas should be directed by the Municipality of Clarington site plan guidelines for layout and landscape treatment. Safe pedestrian movement to building access points through the parking lots should be a major design consideration. Large scale parking lots should be designed to allow for the implementation of possible future public infrastructure and potential site intensification in the longer term. ► 30 Metre Railway Corridor Setback The first 10 metres of this zone can be used for the landscape zone. The remainder of setback will be subject to the guidelines for setback to a CP Rail Corridor. ► 10 Metre Landscape Zone to Railway Corridor This zone is to establish an edge between the Main Central Area and the . rail corridor. The space can be used for noise mitigation, tree planting or access infrastructure to the public realm such as laneways or return streets. A consistent landscape planting of large scale trees should be developed along the length of this zone. ► Transit Stop Location where transit stops should be considered in the site plan/public realm design. These locations are intended to facilitate integration between municipal and/or regional bus service and the GO transit station. ► Vehicular Access Point Location of private access to a site. In some cases these may not be full access points, s King Street Streetscape Zone As the West Main Central Area emerges, the character of King Street should develop more of an urban street quality and less of a rural provincial highway character. The inclusion of pedestrian sidewalks, street trees, and other urban elements could be added on a project by project basis to this area, Additionally, this zone should be used to link the existing downtown to the new downtown and should be given due consideration in any public infrastructure improvement program to either area. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 28 Urban Design Guidelines '. Bowmanville West Main Central•-At61 i` Street Classifications > Street A: Connector Street A new east/west connector street has been designed to provide through site movement south of King Street between Green Road and Regional Road 57. On-street parking should be permitted. Provision should be made for safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian systems, and streetscape treatment along this road should be of the highest quality. A right-of-way width of 26 metres is envisaged subject to detail site design. I. Clarington Boulevard: Commercial Street Clarington Boulevard is a commercial street intended to accommodate pedestrians, street parking, slower traffic and over time develop as a pleasant shopping environment. Full sidewalk with a minimum 3 metre width . and streetscape development is required. The pedestrian system along this street should extend into the strip mall site along the face of the stores between the building and parking lot. A right-of-way width of 23 to 26 metres is envisaged subject to detailed design of road configuration. ► Streets D, E, F, G, and H. Local Streets Local streets to provide movement around the site and building address. The secondary street system in the residential areas would also fall into this category. On-street parking should be allowed in appropriate locations. ► King Street: Thoroughfares King Street is currently a super-elevated rural cross section arterial road. Alterations should be made to the road elevation over time as development occurs to create a more urban quality. I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - ,January, 1996 Page 29 i i U O 1 a a \\ w W r � o r w N O Z O \O w W r o a a Q til �� v a asa wWn w z C�i o z ai Ld Lo t` err U O O w ! { ! •© t tai m O 7� ��/y x V 3 Q Q lal O CL k \\ tt m Q 2 N K Q M 3 X HHH T U5 -all lyl x � z 0 E d�33arls \\ , po Cam U 7 a 7 133bI1S t � � 0o tee 1]IF 5 3 I � � � iw per Mrr w�ew.enr (ourtiv Sub-Central area k(ondary Plan 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Courtice Sub-Central Area,in conjunction with adjacent lands ih the City of Oshawa, shall be developed as a focal point of activity. In Clarington, it is recognized that this area is the western gateway to the Municipality. 2. GOAL 21 To provide an integrated array of shopping,personal and business service, office, residential and community uses serving portions of the Oshawa and Courtice Urban Areas. 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1 To provide major retail services and 800 jobs for local residents. 3.2 To provide for housing opportunities at medium and high densities. 3.3 To establish a gateway area into the Municipality of Clarington. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 1 Secondary PIan Courtice Sub-Central Area 4. GENERAL POLICIES 4.1 The land use designations within the Courtice Sub-Central Area are shown on Map A. The policies related to these designation are set out in Sections 5 to 7. 4.2 The Official Plan establishes a planned population of 700 persons and permits a maximum of 28,000 square metres of gross leasable floor space for the retailing of goods and services. 4.3 The Municipality will seek to achieve an integrated urban design having regard for the area's planned function as a Sub-Central Area and a gateway to Clarington. 4.4 The Municipality encourages the relocation of the two service stations at the intersection of Townline Road and King Street. 5• PRIMARY COMMERCIAL AREA 5.1 This designation incorporates a mixture of conventional strip plazas, vacant lands and single detached dwellings. These lands constitute the primary commercial lands within the Courtice Sub-Central Area. l 5.2 Permitted uses are: retail, personal service and office uses • recreational and cultural uses including theatres and places of entertainment but not including video arcades and adult entertainment uses • residential dwellings generally above the ground floor, provided that the building does not exceed four stories community facilities. G. MIXED USE AREA 6.1 The Mixed Use Area currently incorporates a mixture of older commercial structures,vacant lands and single detached dwellings at the intersection of Varcoe Road/Darlington Boulevard with King Street. These lands will be redeveloped for high intensity uses, to become the focal point of architectural interest in the Sub-Central Area, Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 page 2 i NASH ROAD • • a • o ♦ ac • • 0 DRIVE a BRIDLE COURT 0 DALEPARK CHERRY V) o�000�o a ° P,4/AVTE CO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 °o°o°o°b°o°po 0 0 0 o d o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0°0°0°0°0°0°0 O0o000o0o0p0a0.0000o0D0D0o00 tY °oa°a°p°p°A°0 0OOO*Iolo abappbppappbapapap °°°o°o °o°o°p°p°o°o°o°o°o°o°o°o°p° tat OOOOOObpO60p00 pa°Opapa°pba°°poppyapo°o°p0 T (� by°pOp00000a00 Oadao0,oa00°000°0°000°P°o,00 kING D0o0o0000000p0 00A0pO.g, o 00A0A0p0a000p0D00 V Sj� LT P °0°a000a0a*p a0000000a0a0pop0a0pOpOp0000 ��ff O 000 DO°A°O°°°°°O°°°O°O°°°o°o°o • O O 000 D 0 0 0 0 01010 0 0 O DOOa00p0oa°0°o°ap0p00 • 0 0 4 0 0 0 00 0 0 O Do°O°o°p°O O°O • O 0000000000 • D°O°O° Uzzz O° p O O O °°°O°°o°°p°°O O 0 O° °p° O b°°°a O O°O 0 D°0 P 0°O O O°0 O O°o O oO 000 O°b° °°a O°O O °O 0 o o 0 0 0 O 0 0°0 0,000,.000 0°0°0°0°0°0°0°0pe°0 0°00°0° Q 0000 'o 0,000000000 000000,000000 a 0000o°00°00000°o00o 0°00°0 00oa00oao0O oo000O o0o 000, 0000 0c00 ° 0°0 0 O O °O 0° ° °00000000000000 r© ° 0 °o° ° O W UNT � ° ° ° ° ° Ogo° 00000 oao o o0° °aoo aa00 uo aoo Oo10Dz 0°0 0 ••• m Pf1i4K • • KINGSWAY GATE o • z d 0 50 100 150 m 50 m �**� ■ SUB—CENTRAL AREA BOUNDARY °o°oo°bo°o MIXED USE AREA© PRIMARY COMMERCIAL AREA >, r INTERNAL LANEWAYS COURTICE SUB-CENTRAL AREA SECONDARY PLAN OFFICE COMMERCIAL AREA • ♦ • • • • PEDESTRI N WALKWAYS COUNCIL ADOPTED JANUARY 29, 1998 Secondary Plan Courtice Sub-Central Area I - 6.2 Permitted uses are: o mixed use buildings with retail and personal service uses on the ground floor • office buildings in accordance with the policies of Section 7 of the Secondary Plan • medium or high density residential buildings in accordance with Section 9.4 of the Official Plan • community facilities. 6.3 The maximum residential density or combined density for a mixed use building shall be 1.0 F.S.I. and the maximum height is 6 storeys. The maximum density for retail and personal service uses in a mixed use building shall be 0.3 F.S.I. 7. OFFICE COMMERCIAL AREA 7.1 Lands designated as Office Commercial Area comprise existing commercial uses including a service station. These lands will be redeveloped for high intensity office uses. 7.2 Permitted uses are: • professional and business offices • ground floor retail and personal service uses provided it does not exceed 20%of the gross leasable floor area of the entire building. 8. URBAN DESIGN POLICIES 8.1 The urban design principles of Section 10.3.2 of the Official Plan,the site development criteria of 10.3.7 of the Official Plan, and the following policies will be implemented in any development or redevelopment: a) integration of development to create an image and character for the area appropriate to a gateway location; b) within the Primary Commercial Area, direct street access for pedestrians is encouraged wherever possible, in particular: i Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 3 Secondary Plan" — Sub-Central Area i • along Townline Road across from existing development in the City of Oshawa • along the King Street frontage, ancillary stand-alone buildings such as fast food establishments and banks. C) within the Office Commercial Area and the Mixed Use Area, buildings will be sited near the streetline to define a prominent corner with direct street access and an attractive, safe and human scale pedestrian environment; d) consolidation of access points and common internal traffic circulation in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of this Plan; e). the adjustment of irregular lot boundaries to achieve a more efficient development pattern; f) the co-ordination of appropriately-scaled signage; g) provision of acoustical privacy fences adjacent to residential areas; and i h) provision of separate and secure entrances, a separate parking area and appropriate indoor and outdoor amenity areas for mixed use buildings. 8.2 The Municipality will seek to ensure that smaller parcels are incorporated into comprehensive development schemes. To achieve this, the Municipality may require that proponents prepare comprehensive design plans to demonstrate that development proposals do not negatively impact the development potential of adjacent lands. 8.3 Development shall conform to the Streetscape Plan prepared and adopted by the Municipality. As a condition of site plan approval, development and redevelopment shall implement the streetscape improvements of the public realm in accordance with the Streetscape Plan. 8.4 The Municipality will undertake strectscape improvements. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 4 Secondary Plan Courtice Sub-Central Area 9. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 9.1 An integrated system of private internal lanes having a minimum width of 7 metres shall be provided to permit ease of movement between adjoining commercial properties. This system shall be implemented by means of registered easement in favour of the abutting property owners. It is not the intention of the Plan that such laneways would be assumed by the Municipality. 9.2 Entranceways to commercial uses from arterial roads shall be limited to 80 metre intervals. 9.3 Parking areas shall generally be located at the side or rear of buildings, and where this is not possible,parking areas in the front shall be screened through low-walls, landscaping and/or berming. 10. IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION 10.1 This Plan refines and implements the policies of the Official Plan. Unless otherwise indicated, the policies of the Official shall apply to this Secondary Plan. 10.2 The policies of this Plan shall be implemented and interpreted in conjunction with the applicable policies of the Official Plan. it II, Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 5 I it Newastle Village Main Central Area k(ondary Plan 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Newcastle Village Main Central Area extends from the east side of Foster Creek along King Street to Arthur Street. This area comprises the historic downtown and more recent development in the eastern portion. As Newcastle Village continues to grow, it is anticipated that the Main Central Area will continue to grow and redevelop. 2. GOAL 2.1 To strengthen the role of the Main Central Area as the functional and symbolic point of economic, social and cultural activity in Newcastle Village by providing retail facilities, housing, symbolic points of interest and community and cultural facilities. 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1 To preserve and enhance the unique character of the Main Central Area as a heritage main street. i 3.2 To enhance and diversify the range of retail and personal services uses. 3.3 To provide 750 jobs and 200 housing units by 2016. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 19% Page I i E r Secondary Plan Newcastle Village Main Central Area' 3.4 To provide for the redevelopment of the Main Central Area with emphasis on increased densities, quality urban design and heritage preservation. 4. GENERAL LAND USE POLICIES 4.1 The land use designations for the Main Central Area are shown on Map A. The related land use policies are contained in Sections 5 to 10 inclusive. 4.2 The Official Plan establishes a planned population of 400 persons and permits a maximum of 15,000 square metres of retail and personal service floor space by 2016. 4.3 The Main Central Area serves the commercial needs of the entire urban area. With the exception of corner stores, home-based occupation uses and the Local Central Area in the Port of Newcastle Neighbourhood, all other retail and personal service uses shall be located in the Main Central Area. 4.4 The maximum height of buildings shall be four storeys. The floor space index of any building shall not exceed 0.75. f, 4.5 The Municipality, in co-operation with local businesses, will; • promote the historic downtown as a point of tourist activity; 0 undertake streetscape improvements; • encourage facade and signage improvements. 5. STREET-RELATED COMMERCIAL AREA 5.1 This designation incorporates the heritage downtown area and adjoining redeveloping lands. Commercial buildings have been traditionally built to the strectline, with a continuous facade having main entrances facing the street at grade. In this area, all development and redevelopment will be oriented to the street in accordance with the urban design principles of Section 10.3.2 of the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 2 Secondary Plan Newcastle Village Main Central Area 5.2 Permitted uses are: retail, personal service and office uses • residential dwellings generally above the ground floor 0 recreational and cultural uses including theatres and places of entertainment but not including video arcades and adult entertainment uses 0 community facilities. 5.3 Notwithstanding the above, no drive-through retail or personal service establishments are permitted. 5.4 Existing uses within the heritage downtown which are not compatible with the character of this area such as service stations and commercial uses with outdoor storage,shall be encouraged to relocate to areas outside of the Main Central Area. 5.5 In the redevelopment of lands, the Municipality will: { a) encourage the consolidation of smaller land parcels; b) require the preparation of comprehensive redevelopment plans where necessary; c) encourage joint parking arrangements; and d) encourage the preservation, renovation and reuse of historic buildings. 5.6 The Municipality encourages the reuse of the historic Massey building at the southeast corner of Beaver Street and King Street East in a manner that retains and enhances the heritage features of the exterior facade. 6. STRIP COMMERCIAL AREA 6.1 This designation recognizes an area containing conventional commercial plazas on the periphery of the Main Central Area. In this area, any development or redevelopment may take place with a setback consistent with the existing plazas. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 3 Secondary Plan Newcastle Village Main Central Area 6.2 Permitted uses are: • retail, personal service and office uses • recreational and cultural uses including theatres, places of entertainment and bowling alleys but not including video arcades and adult entertainment uses • automobile service stations • community facilities. 6.3 Any development or redevelopment in the Strip:Commercial Area will conform with the site development criteria of Section 10.8.3 of the Official Plan. 7. MIXED USE AREA 7.1 This Mixed use Area currently contains predominantly single detached residential dwellings. It is intention of this Plan to allow for the conversion or redevelopment of these structures in keeping with the historic character of this area. 7.2 The permitted uses are: • residential uses • retail, personal service and office uses • mixed use buildings • community facilities • home-based occupation uses. 8. RESIDENTIAL 8.1 The Plan recognizes existing residential uses on the south side of King Street. The lands designated Medium Density Residential shall be governed by the appropriate policies of Sections 6 and 9 of the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 4 Secondary Plan Newcastle Village Main Central Area 9. PARKS 9.1 Newcastle Memorial Park is identified as a Neighbourhood Park on Map A in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.3 of the Official Plan. 9.2 The Municipality will generally take cash-in-lieu of parkland for the purposes.of acquiring public land within the Main Central Area or parkland development within adjacent residential neighbourhoods. 10. COMMUNITY FACILITY USES 10.1 The lands designated Community-Facility recognize existing community facility uses. It is the intent of this plan that these lands continue to be used as community facilities including such uses as places of worship, community centres, schools, fire and police stations, libraries, art and cultural facilities, day care and nursery facilities. 10.2 Newcastle Village Community Hall will remain the central activity point and a place of symbolic identity for the community. The Municipality encourages the adaptive use of this building for evolving community needs in the context of the historic building. 11. URBAN DESIGN 11.1 Urban Design Guidelines shall be prepared to implement the policies of the Secondary Plan. They shall facilitate proposals which enhance the historic character of existing development,and shall provide guidance for the evaluation of development proposals for site plan approval. 11.2 The Guidelines will form an appendix to this Secondary Plan. They may be reviewed from time to time and revised without amendment to the Official Plan, provided they conform with this Secondary Plan. 11.3 Prior to the completion and adoption of Urban Design Guidelines for the Newcastle Village Main Central Area,the general urban design principles of Section 10.3.2 of the Official Plan, the site development criteria of Section 10.3.7 of the Official Plan, and the following policies will be implemented in any development or redevelopment: a) any parking areas developed on lands abutting Emily Street or at other locations where parking areas are sited across the road from residential uses, will incorporate a high quality landscape strip including a low wall and street trees to provide a sense of enclosure to the street and screen the parking areas; Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 5 I Secondary PIan Newcastle Village Main Central Area b) any facade improvement will complement the historic character of the downtown by using similar materials and styles; c) signage will be appropriate in scale, placement and colour requiring adaption of standard corporate signage to the character of the local area; d) co-ordination of signage is encouraged; and e) public access to the Foster Creek valleylands and trail system will be enhanced through dedications, easements and acquisitions. 11.4 Heritage buildings of architectural or historic significance are identified on Map A for information purposes only. The Municipality encourages landowners of these buildings to seek designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. 11.5 In any conversion and/or redevelopment, the adaptive reuse of structures of historic or architectural significance will be required, wherever possible. 12. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 12.1 Council shall ensure the continued safe and efficient traffic operations on King Street, including the removal or relocation of private entrances, wherever possible. 12,2 Off-street parking requirements within the Main Central Area shall be in accordance with Section 199 of the Official Plan. 12.3 Wherever possible,development shall provide for joint parking and street access between abutting properties to facilitate the movement of vehicles and improve the supply of parking. This may include the establishment of private laneways to permit case of movement between adjoining commercial properties. The system shall be implemented by means of registered easement in favour of the abutting property owners. It is not the intention of the Plan that such laneways would be assumed by the Municipality. 13. IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION 13.1 This plan refines and implements the policies of the Official Plan. Unless otherwise indicated, the policies of the Official Plan shall apply to this Secondary Plan. 13.2 The policies of this Plan shall 'be implemented and interpreted in conjunction with the applicable policies of the Official Plan. 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INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Port Darlington Neighbourhood Area comprises all lands south of the Canadian National Railway mainline and generally includes all lands from Lot 5, Broken Front Concession to the West Beach Road South. Historically, a community developed around the activities of the Port Darlington Harbour Company, founded in 1837. By the early 1900's, Port Darlington included a store, post office, hotels, a dance pavilion, a chapel and numerous homes. Over the years, the area has changed significantly, losing its character as a bustling waterfront area. Some homes have deteriorated; others have been recently renovated. Public access to the waterfront is limited. 1.2 The Secondary Plan for the Port Darlington Neighbourhood is prepared to provide a comprehensive plan to guide the development of a new residential area and the transformation of the existing residences. This area will provide a major focal node of activity for Clarington residents as well as for the broader community. 2. GOALS 2.1 To establish a livable, attractive, and vibrant residential environment based on its unique waterfront setting, history and environmental features. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1995 Page I Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhood 2.2 To recognize the importance of the waterfront to achieve an improved quality of life for local residents. 2.3 To balance the need for public access, environmental protection, recreational use, tourism, employment and residential growth. 3. OBJECTIVES 3.1 To provide for housing that is desirable for a waterfront area and supports the housing policies of the Municipality and Province. 3.2 To provide for viable tourism and commercial.- facilities and uses appropriate for the site constraints and compatible with economic and environmental objectives. 3.3 To establish an attractive continuous waterfront greenway that connects to the existing and future open space system. 3.4 To protect, maintain, enhance and, where possible, interpret significant natural heritage features. 3.5 To provide for a diversity of waterfront recreational opportunities accessible to both local and regional residents. 3.6 To recapture the character and history of the Port Darlington area through the development and redevelopment of lands the community. 4. GENERAL POLICIES 4.1 The land use designations for the Port Darlington Neighbourhood shown on Map A establish the general pattern for future development. 4.2 The Port Darlington Neighbourhood will accommodate a population of approximately 3,200 persons. ` I 4.3 The Municipality will seek to achieve a high quality urban environment within the Secondary Planning Area. In particular, all development shall respect and protect heritage resources. Future development shall maintain the historical themes and waterfront attributes of the area. Council shall require proponents to submit comprehensive design documents showing that the nature of specific proposals comply with this requirement. i Municipality of Clarington Official Plan = January, 1996 Page 2 } Secondary Plan l Port Darlington Neighbourhood F " l 4.4 Urban Design Guidelines shall be prepared to implement the policies of the Secondary Plan. They shall act as a visual interpretation of future development and shall provide guidance for the evaluation of development proposals at the site plan and subdivision approval stage. The Urban Design Guidelines shall form an appendix to this Plan and may be reviewed and revised from time to time without an amendment to this Plan. 5. RESIDENTIAL 5.1 Unless otherwise specified in the Secondary Plan,residential development shall be accordance with Section 9 of the Official Plan. 5.2 Notwithstanding the residential densities indicated in Section 9.4 of the Official Plan, High Density Residential Areas shall not exceed 120 units per net residential hectare and shall not exceed 8 storeys. 5.3 This Secondary Plan allows the integration of the school structure within residential buildings or community facilities subject to the approval of the School Board. Special care shall be taken to integrating the building into the residential or community building so that: a) the school has a separate and identifiable entrance; b) school bus circulation is accommodated; c) school children have direct access to playing fields; d) playgrounds are located to minimize noise impact on residential amenity areas; e) vehicular access to residential parking areas does not conflict with pedestrian access to the school. 5.4 If the designated school site is deemed unnecessary, the site may be redesignated for medium density residential uses by way of an amendment to the Secondary Plan. 5.5 Siting of residential buildings shall maximize the potential for lakeviews, while ensuring that lake vistas are maintained as part of the scenic driving routes. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 `Page 3 Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhood f 5.6 New residential development in the Port Darlington Neighbourhood shall proceed in a phased manner which ensures timely completion of public infrastructure to meet the needs of residents and the Municipality, including the required grade separations for public roads crossing the CNR mainline. 6. MARINA COMMERCIAL 6.1. Permitted uses are: 0 boat moorage, repairs and storage • boat manufacturing and sales • associated marina uses • hoteI, motels and conference facilities • restaurants • the existing residential uses. 6.2 Council encourages the upgrading and improvements of the existing marina, hotel facilities, and ancillary uses. 6.3 Any works related to the improvement or expansion of the existing marina facility,which may include the alteration and/or improvement to the creek or shoreline shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 13 of the Secondary Plan. 6.4 In addition to the existing marina facility, the feasibility of establishing a new offshore marina may be investigated within the Secondary Plan Area subject to an Environmental Impact Study and other detailed studies which assesses the following: • market conditions and economic feasibility • site conditions and physical layout • impact on coastal processes and fish habitat • other items deemed appropriate by the Municipality. 6.5 Where the offshore marina is feasible, there shall be no net loss of potential public space along the waterfront. In particular, the design of a new marina shall address the.following: • maximize public accessibility and lake views • provide for continuity of waterfront trails • , screen boat storage and maintenance areas • any other requirements deemed appropriate by the Municipality. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 4 Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhood I 7. VILLAGE COMMERCIAL 7.1 Permitted uses are: • retail and personal service uses • retail speciality shops and studio facilities • restaurants • office and related uses • residential uses incidental to the main use. 7.2 The maximum amount of gross leasable area for retail and personal services uses shall be 1,500 square metres. All new construction shall be limited to two storeys. 7.3 Development and redevelopment of the Village Commercial Area shall enhance the historical character of the area and conform to the urban design guidelines. 7.4 Additional commercial uses may be permitted on the south side of East Beach Road provided the following conditions are met: a) a shoreline stabilization plan for the area.between the easterly pier and a point 550 metres east of the pier is prepared and implemented; b) the plan is approved by the Conservation Authority, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Municipality; c) that the provisions of Section 13. of the Secondary Plan are adhered to; and d) that provisions for the waterfront trail have been made between the buildings and the shoreline. 8. WATERFRONT GREENWAY AND PARKS 8.1 The Waterfront Greenway comprises lands within the Regulatory Shoreline Area and additional lands to be acquired by means of parkland dedication or municipal acquisition. The Municipality will seek to secure parkland for an appropriate distance beyond the Regulatory Shoreline area as determined through the review of development applications. I Municipality of Clarington Official Plan -January, 1996 Page 5 Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhood: I f 8.2 Within the Waterfront Greenway, in addition to the uses permitted through Section 14 of the Official Plan, Council may give consideration to restaurants, theatres, seasonal waterfront commercial uses or a hotel in accordance with the policies in Section 13 of the Secondary Plan provided such uses do not adversely hinder the public's visual or physical access to the water. 8.3 The Municipality intends to develop two District Parks within the Waterfront Greenway as indicated on Map A. It is the long term goal of this plan for the Municipality to acquire lands in the West and East Beaches for one of these District Parks. The other District Park will be acquired and developed in conjunction with residential development. 8.4 District Parks will be developed to provide a wide-range of outdoor and recreational opportunities including significant areas devoted to unstructured activities such as walking,cycling,picnicking,beach use-and nature appreciation. 8.5 In addition to the policies set out in Section 23.10 and 23.11 of the Official Plan, the following shall also apply: a) lands subject of flooding and erosion from the waters of Lake Ontario shall generally not be considered for parkland dedication unless measures have been taken to mitigate the hazards of flooding and erosion to the satisfaction of the Municipality and the Conservation Authority; b) lands not suitable for parkland dedication will be requested to be dedicated gratuitously to the Municipality for open space purposes. 8.6 In requiring the dedication of lands for public recreation purposes priority shall be given to establishing district parks and public open space along the waterfront. 9. PRESTIGE INDUSTRIAL 9.1 Lands designated Prestige Industrial on Map A shall be subject to the policies of Section 11 of the Official Plan. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS 10.1 Lands designated Environmental Protection Areas shall be subject to the provisions of Section 14.4 of the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 6 Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhood .. 11. TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 11.1 The transportation network in the Port Darlington Neighbourhood shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 and Map B of the Official Plan. 11.2 The Municipality will undertake,in co-operation with other agencies and landowners, the eventual construction of grade separated crossing of the CNR rail lines at Liberty Street and at Lambs Road. As an interim measure the Municipality may consider the feasibility of constructing an at-grade crossing of the CNR rail lines at Liberty Street and eliminate the at-grade crossing at Port Darlington-Road. 11.3 A new Type C arterial.road, parallel to the waterfront, shall be designed and constructed to a parkway standard with a 30 metre right-of-way.The waterfront parkway will incorporate a 5.0 metre planted median. 11.4 Parking associated with recreational areas, will be located and designed in an unobtrusive manner along the waterfront. 11.5 The West Beach Road west of the Liberty Street extension shall be maintained as a rural cross section. All other local roads shall be f' constructed and maintained to an urban standard. 11.6 The Municipality will undertake the development of a continuous trail system, as shown on Map A, comprised of: a) The Waterfront Trail which provides a regional east-west linkage across the Lake Ontario waterfront. b) The local trail system which will provide linkages to northern portions of the Bowmanville urban area and provides internal neighbourhood connections to parks, schools and open space systems. 11.7 It is the intent of this Plan that all trails be contained within public lands or by way of access agreements/easements with private lands owners. Trails may be secured by acquisition or dedication to the Municipality as a condition of approval. Minor changes to the trail system may be made without an amendment to this Plan. 12. UTILITIES 12.1 Lands designated Utilities on Map A, contain the Region of Durham. Water Pollution Control Plant and Water Supply Plant and shall be subject to the policies of Section 21 of the Official Plan. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 7 i Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhood 22.2 The Municipality encourages the Region of Durham to incorporate high quality design and landscaping standards in any future expansion to their facilities. 12.3 All development shall be setback from the Water Pollution Control Plant as required by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. 13. NATURAL FEATURES AND CONSTRAINTS 13,1 The Regulatory Shoreline Area Flood and Fill Lines and Wetland are indicated on Map B of the Secondary Plan. The applicable provisions of Section 4 of the Official Plan shall apply. 13.2 While permanent structures are not encouraged within the Regulatory Shoreline Area, the following uses may be permitted: • building and/or structures necessary for public work • bridges • parking • pavilions • boat launching ramps • marina facilities. 13.3 In addition to the requirements of the Environmental Impact Study required under Section 4.3.8 of the Official Plan, the following shall also apply: a) Any projects on the shoreline, or in creek shall obtain approvals from the Ministry of Natural Resources under the Lakes and River Improvement Act, the Public Lands Act, the Federal Fisheries Act or any other legislation as applicable. b) Environmental Impact Study shall not be required for any undertaking where an Environmental Assessment has been completed pursuant to the provision of the Environmental Assessment Act. I 13.4 Where shoreline stabilization works are included in lands to be dedicated as public lands,the Municipality may require the proponent to enter into a perpetual maintenance agreement. Municipality of Clarington Official Plan - January, 1996 Page 8 Secondary Plan Port Darlington Neighbourhoo(t: 14. IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION 14.1 This Plan refines and implements the policies of the Official Plan. 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