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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: Monday, March 30, 2009
Report #: PSD-031-09 File #: PLN 1.1.12
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Subject: GROWTH PLAN IMPLEMENTATION -PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to
Council the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-031-09 be received;
2. THAT the recommendations below and the comments noted throughout this Report in bold ifalics
be ENDORSED as the Municipality's comments on the Region's proposed Official Plan Amendment
to implement the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
3. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to:
a) Incorporate appropriate assumptions that Clarington will be a "complete community" as defined
by the Provincial Growth Plan and meets a minimum of 1 job for 3 residents within the
Municipality of Clarington, a target previously endorsed by the Region of Durham in approving
.the Clarington Official Plan;
b) Provide for additional employment lands near the Courtice Road interchange and the Durham
East Link and, if necessary, make adjustments to employment areas lands in north-east
Pickering and Whitby to accommodate this;
c) Proceed with the resolution of Deferral Area #4 in Orono for industrial lands on municipal water
services;
d) That a Regional Corridor designation be applied to Courtice Road from Highway 401 to
Highway 2 connecting the future GO Train Station site to Highway 2 Transitway Station for the
Durham East Link;
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e) That Greenfield density standards be appropriate to each urban area in Clarington;
f) That local municipalities determine the intensification standards for historic downtowns areas in
designated Regional Centres in Clarington;
g) Refine phasing policies as the proposed approach will not work in Clarington and potentially
other municipalities, where secondary planning areas may not be adjacent to one another and
thus could all proceed simultaneously;
h) The intensification target for Clarington should be reduced to 5,000 units for the 15 year period
from 2015 to 2031;
i) The designation of future Employment Area and Living Area lands beyond 2031 be excluded
from the Region's Proposed Amendment by deleting Section 13.2.4, Special Policy Area D and
Schedule F;
4. THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the local area
municipalities; and
5. THAT all interested parties listed in this report be advised of Council's decision.
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Submitted by:
David J. Crome, MCIP, RPP
Director, Planning Services
DJC/DJ/df/sn
26 March 2009
Reviewed b .
Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 On February 24, 2009 the Commissioner of Planning for Durham Region issued an early
release of a "public meeting report". It contained the proposed amendment to the
Durham Regional Official Plan (Regional Conformity Amendment) to bring it into
conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Provincial Growth
Plan).
1.2 The Region held public information sessions on the proposed Official Plan amendment
in each of the area municipalities. The session in Clarington was on March 9, 2009.
1.3 The statutory Public Open House and Public Meeting for the Regional Conformity
Amendment were held on March 23, and 24, 2009 respectively. The closing date for
comments is March 31, 2009.
1.4 Subsequent to the public consultation period, the Recommended Regional Conformity
Amendment will be released on May 6, 2009, 3 weeks prior to the Regional Planning
Committee's consideration and decision on May 19th. Regional Council is to consider the
Recommended Regional Conformity Amendment on June 3, 2009. The adopted
amendment will be forwarded to the Province for review and approval.
1.5 The purpose of this report is to provide the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the
proposed amendment to the Regional Official Plan.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 In August 2007, the Region initiated a Growth Plan Implementation Study - "Growing
Durham", as the growth management component of the Regional Official Plan Review.
The study entailed an examination of the demographic, policy, and environmental
implications of growth within the Region of Durham, within the context of the Provincial
Growth Plan. The analyses formed the basis for the development of alternative growth
scenarios and a recommended preferred growth option for Durham.
2.2 In September 2008 the "Growing Durham" Study concluded with the consultants' release
of the Recommended Growth Management Option & Initial Policy Recommendations
Report. This report provided a recommended growth scenario for the Regional Planning
Committee's consideration.
2.3 Clarington's comments on the Region's Planning Report and Growing Durham Study
were adopted by Council on November 10, 2008.
2.4 On November 25, 2008 the Regional Planning Committee endorsed the Recommended
Growth Scenario and Policy Directions. Regional Planning Committee did not amend the
recommended growth scenario to reflect Clarington's request to add. employment lands
along the 407 link in Courtice and many other comments in PSD-115-08. The proposed
Regional Conformity Amendment is to implement the recommended growth scenario,
and to conform with the Provincial Growth Plan. The Region's documents are available
at www.durham.ca/growthplan.
2.5 The report is formatted to set out a brief summary of the new and/or revised Regional
Official Plan policies followed by discussion of the issue and then a recommendation in
bold italics. Staff will forward detailed comments on key policies recommended by the
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Regional Conformity Amendment and Clarington Staff's response. It includes other
issues relating to detailed wording, definitions, certain use exclusions and interpretations
that are not addressed in the body of the report.
2.6 This report sets out Clarington's response to the proposed Regional Conformity
Amendment, being cognizant of the key points of concern and questions that have been
raised previously, with specific attention to the following key components:
o Population and employment forecasts;
o Economic Development;
o Urban Structure;
o Growth Management (Urban boundary
Intensification, and Urban Densities);
o Regional Centres;
o Regional Corridors;
o Employment Areas;
o Potential Future Growth Areas;
o Food Security; and
o Plan Implementation and Monitoring.
expansion, Greenfield development and
Many areas of concern are implementation details surrounding the Provincial
Growth Plan. The Region has done an admirable job of advancing the
implementation process but there is a tendency to fall into the same approach as
provincial policy - "one size fits all ". .The Regional Conformity Amendment needs
to recognize that not all /akeshore municipalities have the same character or
opportunities, as evidenced by the lack of transit services planned for Clarington.
3.0 POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS
3.1 The Population and Employment forecast in the Provincial Growth Plan is the basis for
managing growth in the GTAH and surrounding Regions. The Regional Plan is to
distribute Durham's share of growth among its constituent municipalities.
3.2 In Section 7.3.4 the Regional Conformity Amendment establishes population and
employment forecasts for the Region to 2031 to be 960,000 and 350,000 respectively.
This is consistent with the Provincial Growth Plan. However, there is a difference with
the interval periods which provide a lower growth rate for the earlier periods but is
accelerated for the later periods. For example, the Provincial Growth Plan targets a
population of 660,000 for Durham in 2011 whereas the Region is planning for 643,000.
The Region also provides for lower employment targets than the Province at 2011 and
2021.
3.3 The Regional Conformity Amendment designates the distribution of population,
household and employment forecasts to
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Municl ali 2031
Population Population
.Growth
2006-2031
Em o ment Employment
Growth
2006-2031
Oshawa 197,000 49,000 90,800 26,025
Scu o 25,465 3,065 9,480 1,868
Whitb .192,860 76,560 71,300 34,696
A'ax 137,670 43,370 49,290 18,097
Brock 14,015 1,515 5,000 1,137
Pickerin 225,670 133,870 76,720 39,496
Uxbrid a 26,965 6,695 8,980 3,370
Clarin ton 140,340 58,940 38,410 18,113
Durham 959,985 373,285 349,980 142,802
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The population forecast would provide for an average of 1,000 new residential units per
year in Clarington.
3.4 The Regional Conformity Amendment includes an additional policy in 7.3.5 to state that
there "is a potential for the Region to accommodate up to an additional 25,000 jobs"
beyond the Provincial Growth Plan. This would improve the jobs to residents ratio
across the Region at 2031 from 1:2.74 to 1:2.56. It also includes how the additional
forecasted 25,000 jobs by 2031 would be distributed to the area municipalities as
follows:
Potential Additional Emp loyment
Ajax 0 0.0%
Brock 550 2.2%
Clarington 2680 10.6%
Oshawa 6100 24.1
Pickering 9090 36.0%
Scugog 540 2.1
Uxbridge 500 2.0%
Whitby 5800 23.0%
Durham 25260 100.0%
Land areas for employment areas and regional centres have been based on the
assumption for the additional 25,000 jobs over the Provincial Growth Plan. If the
Province does not approve of this methodology, some lands may need to be
deleted from the urban expansion boundaries proposed.
Policy 7.3.5 and 3.2.2 state that the Region continues fo support a target ratio of 1
job for every 2 residents, which is approximately 100,000 more jobs than provided
for in other portions of the Regional Conformity Amendment.
3.5 Clarington's share in the job growth in Durham between 2011 and 2031 averages
10.4%, which is the lowest of the lakeshore communities. Clarington's jobs to residents
improves to 2021 but is forecasted to drop afterwards.
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Clarin ton Em to ment Ratios 2006 to 2031
Year
Populatlon
Employment Employment to
Populatlon
Ratio
2006 81400 20,297 1:4
2011 87,980 22,580 1:3.9
2016 97,040 26,890 1:3.6
2021 108,095 32,139 1:3.3
2026 127,475 36,080 1:3.5
2031 140,340 38,410 1:3.6
3.6 The low job to population ratio for Clarington when compared to other area municipalities
in Durham is of great concern.
Municlpallty - Ratio of Jobs'.
to Residents
Oshawa 2.17
Scu o 2.69
Whitb 2.70
A'ax 2.79
Brock 2.80
Pickerin 2.94
Uxbrid a 3.00
Clarin ton 3.65
Durham 2.74
The Regional Official Plan should be based on Clarington achieving a minimum of
1 job for 3 residents by 2031. Stronger policies should be included to address the
job/resident ratio imbalance. The Provincial Growth Plan, the Growing Durham
Study and Region's Official Plan all call for each community to be a complete
community, which is only possible with a strong employment base.
4.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
4.1 The Regional Conformity Amendment is seeking to strengthen the existing Economic
Section 3 in the Regional Official Plan through certain amendments.
4.2 The economic development section of the plan maintains a policy that the Region has a
target of 1 job for every 2 residents and adds a new policy that the Region will monitor
progress in achieving the employment forecasts (referenced above) and the target ratio
of 1 job for every 2 residents.
4.3 The Regional Conformity Amendment includes a new policy that recognizes the
importance of key economic drivers that will influence the future growth and
development of the Region, including UOIT/Durham College, Highways 401 and 407,
Clarington Energy Park, the Darlington Nuclear Facility and future airport in Pickering.
4.4 The Community Adjustment and Sustainability Strategy for the City of Oshawa and the
Region of Durham, which was recently endorsed by Regional Council, emphasizes the
fact that the expansion of Darlington Nuclear Facility "will have an unprecedented impact
on the development and diversification of the Durham economy" and is "the biggest
opportunity on the horizon for Durham in terms of job and economic growth." It also
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represents the most immediately evident and potentially viable transition path for many
affected workers. Many construction jobs will be created if the project goes forward, but
the economic impact will extend well beyond the construction period.
4.5 Policy 3.3.10 should be revised to read as follows:
"This Plan recognizes the importance of a number of key economic drivers that
will influence fhe future growth and development of the Region. UOIT/Durham
College will provide an academic anchor for future growth in the Region. The
Darlington Nuclear Facility is the most significant opportunity for Durham in terms
of job and economic growth in the short term. The future Highway 407, combined
with the continued improvement to Highway 401 and extension/improvement of
GO rail service and the Oshawa Harbour and St. Mary's dock will provide critical
transportation infrastructure to attract new business. Over the longer term, it is
anticipated that there may be a future airport in Pickering, which could provide a
significant stimulus at that time."
4.5 The timely servicing of industrial land has been an issue within Caarington and several
other municipalities. With the aggressive target of one job for every two residents, and
recognizing that 50% of the jobs are within Employment Areas, it is recommended that a
new policy be added to Section 3 to indicate that a higher priority for Regional spending
priorities to service industrial lands as follows:
"In order to implement the Region's employment targets, the Region will prioritize
the servicing of industrial lands."
5.0 URBAN STRUCTURE
5.1 The current urban structure for the southerly portion of Durham Region is based on
strong central urban anchor (Oshawa/Whitby/Courtice) and a western urban anchor
(Pickering/Ajax) and an eastern anchor (Bowmanville/Newcastle). Although
Pickering/Ajax was larger than the Bowmanville and Newcastle, there was a recognition
that Bowmanville in particular would continue to grow.
5.2 Through the Grow Durham Study, three growth scenarios were developed as follows:
A Dominant Western Anchor
Focusing on a Central Hub (Oshawa/Whitby/Courtice)
Reinforcing Existing Communities
The latter option was chosen but through a series of directions from the Regional
Planning committee, the "balanced growth" scenario ended up resembling the Dominant
Western Anchor Scenario. Anew urban centre in north-west Seaton was added along
with extensive lands in Whitby. Only very minor expansions are proposed for Courtice
and Bowmanville.
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6.0 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
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6.1 The Regional Conformity Amendment, is promoting an approach to managing urban
growth by proposing certain targets which could be considered aggressive, and new and
revised policies under the topics of urban boundary expansion, greenfield development,
intensification, and urban structure and densities. The primarily growth management
policies are:
^ By 2015 and afterwards, 40% of residential development will occur through
intensification.
^ Lakeshore municipalities will develop at a minimum gross density of 50 persons and
jobs per hectare.
^ 50% of all employment will be accommodated in designated Employment Areas.
We concur with these overriding objectives.
6.2 Urban Boundary Expansions
6.2.1 As part of the Regional Conformity Amendment the expansion of certain urban area
boundaries in certain areas of Durham Region is recommended. In Clarington the
recommended Urban Area Boundary expansions are shown in Exhibit 5 (Attachment 3)
to the Regional Official Plan Amendment, as follows:
Bowmanville East Living Area
The north-westward expansion of the Wilmot Creek Retirement Community of an
area measuring approximately 21.6 hectares, bounded by the 401, Bennett Road
and the CN Railway line; and re-designating it from "Prime Agricultural" to "Living
Area."
Orono Employment Area
The eastward expansion of the Orono Urban Area Boundary on a parcel measuring
approximately 29.2 hectares east of Highway 35/115 (previously deferred) that is
designated "Employment Area" with a "partial municipal services" overlay.
Courtice East Living Area
The eastward expansion of the Courtice Urban Area Boundary on a parcel of land
measuring approximately 109 hectares bounded by Courtice Road, Highway 2 and
Bloor Street ,and re-designating it from "Prime Agricultural" to "Living Area".
This expansion to Wilmot Creek Phase 8 is an existing application to amend the
Regional Official Plan (ROPA2002-011) and Local Official Plan (COPA 2003-012) which
has been in progress since 2002/2003. Clarington Council has already, through a
previous resolution supported the inclusion of these subject lands in its comments on
Amendment 114 of the Durham Official Plan. The applicant is in the process of
compiling a revised master plan and planning rationale report in support of the official
plan amendment applications.
The eastward expansion of the Orono Urban Area boundary has been the topic of a
Deferral (D4 in the Regional Official Plan) since 1996 at the request of the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing. The deferral relates to the lack of available municipal
water and sewer to this area. Removal of the Deferral symbol would acknowledge the
potential of this area for dry industrial uses e.g. industrial warehousing, thus creating
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opportunity for local economic development and complementing the goal of creating
sustainable communities.
The eastward expansion of the Courtice Urban area boundary is based on the
population forecasts in the Growth Plan; the Region's subsequent analysis of the
housing supply needs in Clarington up to 2031 and proposed new intensification
policies. This area has significant natural features (branches of the Tooley Creek), and
will only yield a net developable area of approximately 32 hectares. In addition, the
proposed densities in greenfields for Clarington (see Section 6.4) may mean that this
area is not sufficient to meet the additional urban growth requirements to 2031.
6.2.2 The proposed urban residential expansions in Clarington are reasonable.
However if there are no additional industrial expansion lands, Council could
consider that there be no further residential lands be added to Clarington's urban
areas. Additional residential lands would only serve to reinforce Clarington's role
as a bedroom community and is contrary to Council's policy of achieving a target
of 1 job for 3 residents. By not including the above referenced residential
expansion areas, the jobs to population ratio would be improved.
6.3 Phasing of Development
6.3.1 The Region is proposing to phase residential lands primarily through local official plan
process and the secondary planning process, including expansions to urban boundaries,
under the provisions under Policy 7.3.13. This requires:
• A comprehensive official plan review;
• An analysis demonstrating the need for designating additional lands;
• Recognition of the phasing of development in accordance with the Region's 20 year
servicing plan;
• An analysis evaluating the achievement of targets in the Regional and area
municipal official plans;
• The preparation of a secondary plan;
• Phasing of secondary plan areas as discussed below;
• Area municipal services to support the expansion within the financial capability of the
area municipality; and
• Potential of agricultural land-use conflicts.
Any future development area, including the Future Residential Areas currently
identified in our Official Plan requires the preparation of a secondary plan. We
concur with the approach and support the inclusion of a requirement fo look at
land-use conflicts with agricultural activities.
6.3.2 The requirements for the preparation of a secondary plan for any new development
area.
"The preparation of a Secondary Plan based on the following:
• an approved watershed plan;
• the area is sufficiently large to create a new community, or to round out an existing
community;
• the area is contiguous to an existing Urban Area;
• sequential development;
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• the area is serviceable by full municipal water and sanitary sewerage systems;
• environmental impact studies, in accordance with Policy 2.3.42;
• the growth management objectives of Policy 7.3.10;
• prescribed unit mixes and minimum and/or combined densities; "
The proposed requirement of a Secondary Plan sets an appropriate platform to develop
a planning framework for a particular area, which will provide a planning rationale for re-
designation of lands from "Future Urban Residential" to "Urban Residential" or to expand
an urban area boundary.
6.3.3 The Regional Conformity Amendment policies provide for the phasing of growth through
sequential preparation of secondary plans. Specifically it states that "Secondary Plan
areas shall be developed to 75% of their planned dwelling unit capacity, with a minimum
of 25% of the medium and high density units, prior to the approval of development in
adjacent secondary plan areas".
The intent is not only to sequence the planning areas but also to ensure the
development of the right housing mix within new residential subdivisions. Sometime the
medium density and high density sites are skipped over or redesignated to lower
densities because of the lack of a market for those types of units at a particular time.
This policy ensures that some medium and high density units are constructed but is not
too restrictive to make it very difficult to achieve.
6.3.4 While the policy direction is generally supported, there are some concerns:
watershed plans are undertaken by the conservation authorities and subject to
funding constraints. The Region should be prepared to ensure that its funding
priorities of conservation authorities do not detrimentally impact a
municipality's ability fo proceed at the appropriate time or the policy should
allow for subwatershed plans to be undertaken by area municipalities.
It is not clear how this policy would be applied in Clarington with three distinct
urban areas with multiple directions for growth. As is the case of present,
there could be situations where 3, 4 or 5 secondary planning areas are under
development and none of them are "adjacent" as indicated in the proposed
policy. This phasing policy does not work for Clarington and needs to be
reconsidered.
6.4 Greenfield Development
6.4.1 Greenfield Development refers to all development (mostly residential development) on
land situated between the urban area boundary and the built-up area (built boundary).
The Region proposes the following policy: "Greenfield Living Areas in Lake Ontario
Shoreline Urban Areas, not subject to the higher density provisions of Section 8A for
Centres and Corridors shall be planned to accommodate a minimum average density of
50 residential units per net hectare; and maximum 70% low density residential."
While the intent of this policy is supported, there is concern about its applicability.
Although 70% of a Greenfield development area may be low density, the aggregate of
high and medium density units within the particular development area will have to be
quite high to meet an average minimum density of 50 units per net hectare on the whole
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parcel. Although it is not clear, the assumptions are that 20% medium density and 10%
high density will be built. Most apartments built in Clarington recently would be
considered medium density. The market for medium and high density residential,
particularly as you move further from Toronto, does not exist at present, particularly in
consideration that greater higher density housing forms are required in the Regional
Centres, Waterfront Places and through intensification. The minimum average density of
50 units per net hectare cannot be achieved without apartment units.
6.4.2 It is recommended that Section 86.2.3 for Greenfield Living Areas be amended
recognizing that not all Lake Ontario shoreline municipalities are the same. It
could be revised as follows:
"a) Lake Ontario Shoreline Urban Areas:
i) Minimum average density for:
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice: 50 residential units /net hectare.
Bowmanville: 40 residential units /net hectare.
Newcastle: 30 residential units /net hectare.
b) Maximum 70% low density residential."
It should be noted that the north urban areas are proposed to have a minimum average
density of 20 residential units per net hectare.
6.5 Waterfront Places
Waterfront Places are identified in several locations in Durham, including the Port of
Newcastle and Port Darlington area. The Regional Conformity Amendment proposes
quite high densities where appropriate of 135 residential units per net hectare, a
maximum of 20% low density residential and a maximum floor space index of 2.0.
Although these standards have quite high densities, the wording is sufficiently
flexible to allow the development areas to be tailored to reflect "the characteristics
of each Waterfront Place". Staff have no objections to this change.
6.6 Intensification
6.6.1 Intensification refers to residential development or redevelopment of property at higher
density than what currently exists, including infill development and expansion or
conversion of existing buildings within the delineated built boundary (built-up area). The
Region proposes the following Intensification policy: "Urban areas shall be planned to
accommodate by 2015, and each year thereafter, a minimum 40% of all residential
development through intensification within built-up areas, in accordance with Schedule E
- Table `E9"' as shown below:
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Intensification Allocations. 2015 - 2031
MUNICIPALITY
TOTAL UNIT
GROWTH U NITS ~~
ALLOCATED~TO
INTENSIFICATION
% OF MUNICIPAL
TOTAL
% OF REGIONAL
TOTAL
A'ax 7,987 4,343 54% 9%
Brock 1,321 306 23% 1
Clarin ton 19,616 6,181 32% 13%
Oshawa 20,229 7,934 39% 17%
Pickerin 36,163 14,354 40% 31%
Scu o 1,908 576 30% 1%
Uxbrid a 2,870 1,042 36% 2%
Whitb 26,316 11,963 45% 26%
DURHAM 116,411 46,699 40% 100%
6.6.2 This policy is consistent with the Growth Plan directive. The intensification target for
Clarington is 6,181 units between 2015 and 2031, which represents 13% of the Region's
total. After 2015, this would require approximately 400 intensification units per year, in
additional to the higher densities required in the Greenfield areas. Through the
Clarington Official Plan review, this target will be refined to allocate intensification units
to Clarington's urban areas.
The target for Clarington is aggressive, particularly in comparison to the City of Oshawa,
which is required to provide 7,900 intensification units while Clarington is required to
provide 6,200 intensification units. There is a much greater opportunity for intensification
units in Oshawa which is a designated Urban Growth Centre under the Provincial
Growth Plan and has many brownfield and greyfield opportunities. Furthermore in
reviewing the process for identifying intensification sites in Clarington, staff found a
number of areas that were incorrectly identified.
6.6.3 The intensification target for Clarington between 2015 and 2031should be reduced
to approximately 5,000 units.
6.6.4 The Regional Conformity Amendment needs to provide direction on
intensification for the immediate period after adoption up to 2015 so that
development can gradually transition to the mandated 40% regional intensification
target by 2015.
7.0 REGIONAL CENTRES
7.1 The Region proposes the following policy: "Regional Centres (Lake Ontario Shoreline
Urban Areas) shall be planned to accommodate a minimum average density of 170
residential units per net hectare; a minimum of 80% high density residential; and a
minimum floor space index of 2.5 for non-residential uses. "
The historic nature of much of Newcastle Village Centre is not suitable for the
high densities and high non-residential floor space index sought through this new
Regional policy. It is recommended that policy 8A.2.3 c) be amended to include
Newcastle Regional Centre in with the non-lakeshore Regional Centres.
7.2 There are major concerns regarding the ability of Historic Bowmanville's downtown to
meet these intensification requirements without being detrimental to its existing
character.
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The preferred approach would be to allow the local municipality to determine
these development standards for heritage downtowns through fhe review of their
local official plans.
7.3 "Regional Centres (Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry and
Orono) shall be planned to accommodate a minimum average density of 30 residential
units per net hectare; and a maximum of 50% low density residential."
Orono should be excluded. Due to its servicing constraints, it has not been
identified through the Growing Durham Study as a potential Regional Centre.
8.0 REGIONAL CORRIDORS
8.1 The Regional Conformity Amendment seeks to define the character of regional corridors
associated with Living Areas by setting out:
• minimum average density of 140 residential units per net hectare;
• minimum 60% high density residential;
• minimum floor space index of 2.5 for non-residential uses; and
• ultimate build-out, to demonstrate that higher density targets would not be precluded.
8.2 To illustrate what a dramatic shift this is for Clarington, at the present time our High
Density Residential designation is defined as 61-100 units per net hectares. The
proposed Regional Conformity Amendment requires a minimum average density of 140
units per net hectares.
8.3 Recognizing that there is a need to create a more transit-supportive urban environment
along arterial roads, it is recommended that the Municipality support these policies,
although there should be some flexibility to account for unique circumstances.
8.4 The Consultant's Recommended Growth Scenario proposed three new Regional
Corridor, in addition to Highway 2. They were:
• Bloor Street through Courtice
• Courtice Road through Courtice
• Regional Road 57 through Bowmanville
• Mill Street from Highway 401 to Highway 2 in Newcastle
• Regional staff have eliminated all the new Regional corridors from the proposed
Regional Conformity Amendment in Clarington with the exception of Bloor Street.
While staff agree with eliminating the Mill Street Regional Corridor in
Newcastle, and believe the Regional Road 57 area could be considered as a
Local Corridor, the Courtice Road Regional Corridor between the GO Rail
station and Highway 2 (and the nearby Durham East Link Transitway station)
should be maintained.
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9.0 EMPLOYMENT AREAS
9.1 Expansion Areas
9.1.1 Employment Areas forms an integral part of the Region's urban structure and economy
and plays an integral part in creating balanced growth across the Region. The proposed
Regional Conformity Amendment recognizes "the importance of key economic drivers
that will influence the future growth and development of the Region, including
UOIT/Durham College, Highways 401 and 407, Clarington Energy Park, the Darlington
Nuclear Facility and future airport in Pickering".
9.1.2 Given the strategic location of the lands bounded by Courtice Rd., the 401 and the future
407 link, there proximity to the new build at the Darlington Nuclear Facility, the
Clarington Energy Park and the relative ease of servicing, these lands are prime
employment areas.
Staff, have assessed the methodology the Region's consultants used in calculating the
employment land needs to 2031, certain anomalies in the calculation, where certain
sites, or portions thereof have mistakenly been .counted as vacant developable lands
bring into question the resulting recommendations.
9.1.3 Regardless of the accounting exercise, there is a structural issue at hand. As noted
above, Clarington will have the lowest jobs to population ratio of any Municipality in
Durham Region, despite being the host of a provincial mega-project to expand
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Despite the Region calling this a "balanced
scenario" to "reinforce existing communities", the City of Pickering enjoys:
• almost 30% of all new jobs in Durham Region
• 35 % of all future industrial jobs in Durham
• 25% of all future retail commercial jobs in Durham
• 50% of all new employment lands
• Provincial support to push the servicing and
designated employment lands in Seaton
development of the previously
This unbalanced growth in Durham Region was done on the basis that growth will move
from west to east. These market forces have been a reality since the Region's founding
but previous Regional Plans have tried to counterbalance this effect by developing a
strong centre and a significant population and employment growth in Clarington on the
east. It was anticipated that as land became more restricted on the western portion of
Durham, the eastern portion would be available. This has been abandoned through this
review.
This unbalanced growth in Durham was also done on the assumption that the Pickering
Airport would be built, despite the fact that there is no firm commitment on timing or
funding. It is no closer to reality than it was 25 years ago. If and when the Federal
Government makes a commitment to the Pickering Airport, the issue of additional
industrial lands in the vicinity of the airport could be considered in a future official plan
review.
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The Community Adjustment and Sustainability Strategy for the City of Oshawa and the
Region of Durham emphasizes the fact that the expansion of Darlington Nuclear Facility
"will have an unprecedented impact on the development and diversification of the
Durham economy" and is "the biggest opportunity on the horizon for Durham in terms of
job and economic growth." It also represents the most immediately evident and
potentially viable transition path for many affected workers. Many construction jobs will
be created if the project goes forward, but the economic impact will extend well beyond
the construction period. Many of those jobs will be in close proximity to the plant and
Energy Park.
The lands adjacent to the Courtice Road interchange should not be excluded from the
employment land base until 2031 merely on the basis that the accounting exercise
shows a "surplus" of employment lands in Clarington based on current trends. These
lands are surplus primarily due to the lack of regional servicing which did not occur over
the past 18 years.
9.1.4 In September 2008, the Tri-Committee of Planning, Works, and Finance recommended
to Regional Council to undertake an Infrastructure and Fiscal Impact Analysis of the
Preferred Growth Scenario, including Health and Social Services. The report indicated
that it would take up to 24 months to complete. It was to be undertaken on a Scenario
that may not change. As a result, the costs of implementation and the relative merits of
servicing industrial land in Courtice or servicing industrial land in the new North East
Pickering Urban Area or other areas will not be known until after the Regional
Conformity Amendment is adopted. Potentially serviceable industrial land near the
new Courtice Water Pollution Control plant could remain unutilized while trunk
sewers from that same plant are extended past those lands at great cost to the
north end of Oshawa and Whitby to service industrial lands. This is not acost-
efil`ective Regional investment.
9.1.5 The lands bounded by the Courtice Road, 401, 407 link and Bloor Street in South
Courtice (Attachment 5) should be designated as Employment Lands and included
in the Courtice urban area boundary expansion. This could be offset by the
reduction of employment lands in Pickering. Only after the Pickering Airport is
firm should the full extent of the employment lands in Pickering be designated.
9.2 Major Retail Uses Are Not Permitted In Employment Areas
Staff support the policy to prohibit major retail uses from employment areas
9.3 Employment Area Conversions
Policies have been added regarding the industrial land conversion as follows:
• to allow conversion only through a comprehensive municipal review and
to recognize that decisions to refuse private applications or non-decisions on
applications for industrial land conversion shall not be subject to appeal to the
Ontario Municipal Board
Staff support the proposed policies on employment area conservation.
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9.4 Area Municipal Plans Required To Demonstrate Density Targets Will Be Met
Area municipal plans will have a new requirement to demonstrate how density targets
will be achieved. This is a process to ensure that higher density targets can be
achieved; any use that is lower will have to be compensated by another use that has a
higher employment density.
This is an appropriate mechanism to ensure that the Regional and Growth Plan
targets will be met but the policy requires further clarification as to how it will be
implemented.
10.0 POTENTIAL FUTURE GROWTH AREAS
10.1 The Growing Durham Study contained a map showing the long term growth structure
beyond 2031 (to 2056). This map has now been incorporated in the Regional
Conformity Amendment as Specific Policy Area D and shown on Schedule F: Potential
Future Growth Areas Map. The main reason for including these lands is apparently to
preserve the lands "for strategic long-term growth to 2056".
10.2 In Clarington, the lands identified as Future Growth Areas comprise 2068 hectares (6800
acres) and would consolidate Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice into one large urban
area.
10.3 The Regional Conformity Amendment proposes policy 13.2.4 which states that:
"Schedule 'F' -Specific Policy Area D, Potential Future Growth Areas, is a reflection of
the Region's long-range potential urban structure. It provides a context for growth and
infrastructure planning. It is not aland-use designation, nor an actual urban boundary
expansion. "
10.4 While the Potential Future Growth Areas are not intended as a land use designation nor
an urban boundary expansion, it has a similar impact. It provides a signal of future land
development which encourages premature land speculation and discourages investment
in farming. Including such a policy could lead to poor land stewardship, deterioration of
buildings and farm infrastructure. It also provides an assumption that the "whitebelt"
lands are all intended for future urbanization. It also creates reduced flexibility for future
Councils to respond to the issues of their day and assumes that growth issues will be
dealt with in a similar manner in 25 years time.
10.5 The Clarington Agricultural Committee on March 12, 2009 in response to the proposed
Food Security Policy that has been introduced as part of this Region Official Plan
Amendment, passed the following resolution:
"The Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington is supportive of the
proposed policies and direction of the Food Security Policy, Report No.
2009-P-17 for Durham Region.
In particular the proposed amendment to Section 9A.1 will add a new
Subsection as follows: "Prime Agricultural Areas shall be protected as a
significant element of the Region's economy and a secure source of food.
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In adding this section, the Region would be supporting the thought behind
the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee's Resolution of October
9cn 2008 which became part of the Municipalities comments on the
Growing Durham proposals.
Therefore Exhibit 10, Schedule F and Section 13.2.4 Specific Policy Area
D (Potential Future Growth Areas) of the Proposed Amendment do not
adhere to the principle of long term protection of prime agricultural areas
and Clarington Council should request that they be deleted from the
proposal."
Clarington Council, in Resolution #GPA-606-08 dated November 2008 advised the
Region of Durham that it does not support the designation of future growth areas beyond
2031.
10.6 Schedule F and Section 13.2.4 Specific Policy Area D (Potential Future Growth
Areas) should be removed from the Regional Conformity Amendment.
11.0 FOOD SECURITY POLICY
11.1 The Regional Conformity Amendment is seeking to strengthen the existing policies that
relate to food security and production in the Regional Official Plan through certain minor
amendments.
The Region's Report N.o. 2009-P-17 (Attachment 2-distributed under separate cover)
outlined the amendments supporting food security that have been included in the
Region's Growth Plan Implementation amendment. The Report examined the concept
of Food Security and the actions that the Region is already pursuing through its Health
Department and Economic Development Initiatives.
11.2 The current policies of the Region's Official Plan include the protection of prime
agricultural lands "to support a healthy and productive agricultural industry as an
important element of the Region's heritage, identity and economic base." The policy
changes enhance various objectives in the Regional Conformity Amendment to support
and recognize food security and the need for equal access to healthy and secure food.
Other policies discourage fragmentation of the agricultural land base to secure long term
viability. The ROP permits farm gate sales and retail stands for the sale of agricultural
products from a farm.
The agricultural industry in Clarington is the largest economic activity; Clarington's
Official Plan protects agricultural land as a prime resource and includes policies that limit
intrusion into the rural area by other uses. In addition, the public input carried out as part
of the Official Plan review continues to show the strong support for the protection of the
agricultural lands.
11.3 Policy 13.2.4, Specific Policy Area D and Schedule F do not implement "Prime
Agricultural Areas shall be protected as a significant element of the Region's
economy and a secure source of food'; and it is recommended that it be deleted
as noted in Section 3.5.
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12.0 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
12.1 A plan is only as successful as its ability to be effectively implemented and evaluated.
The Region, through this Regional Conformity Amendment, are proposing plan review
and monitoring as follows:
"a) employment forecasts coincident with the release of relevant Census of Canada
information, and updates to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
b) the achievement of the minimum intensification rates for each area municipality,
as detailed in Schedule E -Table `E9' and the overall Regional target of 40%
intensification overall within the built-up area, including the following key growth
areas:
i) Regional and Local Centres;
ii) Regional and Local Corridors; and
iii) Waten`ront Places;
c) the achievement of the overall 50 people and jobs combined per gross hectare in
Greenfield areas, and..."
12.2 These requirements are above and beyond the legislative requirements imposed
by the Province in Places to Grow. Extra resources, both of the regional and local
level maybe required to carry out this monitoring, especially given the details that
are required through the proposed new policies.
13.0 CONCLUSION
13.1 Staff have met with and provided comments to Regional staff throughout the Growing
Durham Study. Based on the policies recommended in the proposed amendment to the
Regional Official Plan there are critical pieces of information that are missing. This is
mostly due to the fact that the evaluation of the development scenarios have not
undergone a fiscal impact analysis.
13.2 Many of the detailed recommendations made within the Regional Conformity
Amendment policies that relate to how communities will look and feel are too prescriptive
and should be detailed in the local municipal official plans instead.
13.3 The Region's focus on northeast Pickering and the future 407 alignment for much of its
urban development and economic development lands does not represent a balanced
approach to development within the Region. There are other lands such as potential
employment lands in Courtice that would represent more cost effective sequential
growth.
13.4 The inclusion of Policy Area D - Schedule F is premature and not supported by a proper
analysis, it should be removed from the Regional Official Plan Amendment.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Regional Report No. 2009-P-24 Public Meeting Report (the proposed Regional
Official Plan Amendment previously distributed under separate cover)
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Attachment 2 - Regional Report No. 2009-P-17
Attachment 3 - Exhibit 5 to Regional Official Plan Amendment
Attachment 4 - Table summarizing urban structure elements proposed densities
Attachment 5 - Map Showing Employment Area Sought to 2031
Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Linda Gasser
Tribute Communities
Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington
Andrew Marit
Sernas Associates
Libby and Stan Racansky
Luigi D. Mastroianni
Tom Van Camp
Delta Urban Inc.
D.G. Biddle & Associates Ltd.
Phip Limited
Kirkup Realty Corporation
Attachment 1
To Report PSD-031-09
r
The Regional Municipality of Durham
To: The Planning Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning
_ Report No.: 2009-P-24
• Date: March 24, 2009
SUBJECT:
Public Meeting Report
Growth Plan Implementation "Growing Durham" Study -Proposed Amendment to the
Regional Official Plan, File: D12-05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2009-P-24 be received for information; and
b) THAT all submissions received be referred to the Planning Department for
consideration.
REPORT:
1. PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of this report is to present the proposed amendment to the
Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP), to incorporate changes resulting from a
review of the ROP that was initiated in accordance with Section 26(1) of the
Planning Act (five-year review provision).
1.2 This amendment responds to "Directions" endorsed by Planning Committee
on November 25, 2008 presented in the Growing Durham, Recommended
Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Final Report (the Report), including
additions and modifications thereto, as the basis for proceeding with the
Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) process to implement the
Growth Plan. This is the subject of the public meeting (refer to Attachment 1).
1.3 For convenience, and to assist in the review of this material, the proposed
amendment has been consolidated into the relevant text of the ROP (refer to
Report No.: 2009-P-24
Page No. 2
Attachment 2). The consolidation illustrates the additions and deletions, and
details the basis for each change.
1.4 This Commissioner's Report and attachments were released to the public on
February 24, 2009. A "Notice of Public Meeting" regarding the proposed
amendment has been advertised in the appropriate newspapers. This report
was made available to the public prior to the meeting.
2. CONSULTATION
2.1 The public and agency consultation on the proposed amendment has
involved:
• Scheduling a series of Public Information Sessions, as follows:
- Pickering Council Chambers -March 3, 2009;
- Ajax Council Chambers - March 4, 2009;
- Uxbridge Council Chambers - March 5, 2009;
- Clarington Council Chambers -March 9, 2009;
- Whitby Council Chambers -March 11, 2009; and
- Oshawa Main Library Auditorium -March 12, 2009.
• Scheduling the statutory public open house for March 23, 2009 at
Regional Headquarters;
• Scheduling the statutory public meeting for the March 24, 2009 meeting of
Planning Committee;
• Meeting with area municipal and provincial staff;
• Placing notice of the consultation process, including Public Information
Sessions and Statutory Public Open House and Public Meeting in the
local newspapers and on the Regional web site;
• Giving direct notice to all of those who have made submissions or
requested notice through the Growing Durham Study; and
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• Circulating copies of the proposed amendment to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, all area municipalities and conservation authorities,
School Boards and abutting municipalities and all those who request a
copy.
3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ROP
3.1 The proposed amendment to the ROP (Attachment 1), as annotated in the
applicable ROP text (Attachment 2), implements the recommended policy
directions from the Growing Durham Study. The amendment also addresses
a number of "housekeeping" changes identified during the policy formulation
exercise.
3.2 Key amendments proposed include:
• Revising the planning horizon of the ROP from 2021 to 2031;
• Adding policies to promote the development of complete and healthy,
sustainable communities, that include a balance of jobs and population;
• Strengthening policies to support active transportation (e.g. walking and
cycling);
• Strengthening policies to protect Employment Areas from conversion to
other urban designations;
• Replacing the population and employment targets with forecasts
consistent with Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe (960,000 people and 350,000 jobs), with the recognition that
the Region has the opportunity to achieve an additional 25,000 jobs;
• Adding a policy to clarify that population and employment forecasts
allocated to the Urban Areas in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and
Uxbridge will be held in reserve for the respective municipality;.
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• Adding growth management policy objectives consistent with the Growth
Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, to accommodate intensification
within built-up areas and density of 50 persons and jobs per hectare in
greenfield areas;
• Adding policies to reinforce the Region's intent that employment growth be
balanced, with at least 50% of all forecast employment being within
designated Employment Areas;
• Adding criteria for consideration of Regional Urban Boundary Expansions
to include providing for a minimum 10-year housing and employment land
needs, with logical and sequential development patterns;
• Adding new criteria for the consideration of area municipal official plan
amendments to expand urban area boundaries, including:
- achieving the targets, forecasts and growth management objectives;
- preparing a secondary plan, with detailed criteria regarding content
and requirements for approved secondary plans, including watershed
plans;
- requiring secondary plans to be developed to 75% of their dwelling unit
capacity, with 25% of the medium and high density, prior to the
approval of development in adjacent secondary plan areas;
- ensuring area municipal services required to support the expansion are
within the financial capability of the area municipality; and
- taking potential conflicts between existing agricultural uses and new
Urban System uses into consideration and were possible alleviate
conflicts through buffering;
o Incorporating policies for Waterfront Places into the Urban System (moved
from the Greenlands System), including policies for density, housing form
and floor space index targets;
• Adding policies to introduce densities, housing form and floor-space index
targets for Urban Growth Centres, Regional Centres, Local .Centres,
Regional Corridors and Local Corridors;
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• Clarifying that Regional Corridors are an overlay of the main designation
(e.g. Living Areas or Employment Areas);
• Adding policies for Regional Corridors associated with Employment Areas,
to accommodate uses with the greatest potential for high employee
densities;
• Introducing density and housing form targets for new greenfield Living
Areas;
• Reinforcing policies to ensure that an adequate supply of vacant, serviced
employment land is maintained that provides sufficient market choice;
• Clarifying the suite of uses that are permitted within the Employment
Areas designation;
• Confirming the prohibition of residential uses in Employment Areas;
• Discouraging sensitive uses, such as community, cultural and health
facilities, from locating in Employment Areas, subject to applicable policies
in area municipal official plans;
• Clarifying policies that permit limited personal service and retail uses in
Employment Areas to ensure they are secondary to the permitted
employment uses;
• Permitting major retail uses (retail warehouses) in Employment Areas only
where currently designated as a permitted in an area municipal official
plan;
• Adding a policy for the consideration of conversions in Employment Areas
related to defined "downtown" or "regeneration" areas in accordance with
the relevant policies of the Growth Plan and the Provincial Policy
Statement;
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• Clarifying that decisions of Regional Council to refuse applications or non-
decisions on applications for the conversion of Employment Areas will not
be subject to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in accordance with
new provisions of the Planning Act;
• Requiring area municipal official plans to include detailed phasing plans
for ultimate build-out of Employment Area lands, to demonstrate how
higher density targets will be achieved;
• Updating policies on the status of the Highway 407 East individual
Environmental Assessment;
• Adding policies to guide development adjacent to Transportation Hubs,
Commuter Stations and Transit Spines, to enhance opportunities for
intensification;
• Revising policies related to Schedule F, Potential Future Growth Areas to
indicate the intent to provide context for future long-range growth and
infrastructure planning;
• Add policies for the monitoring of key growth management objectives,
including:
- review of employment forecasts coincident with the release of Census
data;
- intensification rates;
- combined density target for greenfield Living Areas; and
- combined density target for Urban Growth Centres.
3.3 The proposed amendment also provides for expansions to the Urban Area
Boundaries to address the results of the land needs analysis, which
concluded that an additional 2,868 hectares of land would be required to
accommodate forecasted growth to 2031.
' The 2,868 hectares of "future growth lands" is a gross calculation that is net of Key Natural Heritage
Features and major infrastructure such as the Highway 407 right-of-way and hydro corridors.
Report No.: 2009-P-24 Page No. 7
3.4 The consultant's recommendation to include more broad permissions for
major retail uses in Employment Areas, in response to submissions from the
City of Oshawa, has not been included in the proposed amendment, based
upon feedback from area municipal staff, who expressed concern with the
implications of controlling such permissions in the area municipal official
plans.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
4.1 Anyone who attends the Region's public meeting may present an oral
submission, and/or provide a written submission, to Regional Planning
Committee on the proposed amendment. The deadline for consideration of
written submissions for the recommended Amendment is March 31, 2009.
However, any person may make a written submission at any time before
Regional Council makes a decision.
4.2 If a person who files an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Regional
Council's decision on a proposed official plan amendment does not make oral
submissions at a public meeting, or does not make written submissions
before an amendment has been adopted by Regional Council, the Ontario
Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
4.3 Anyone wishing to be notified of Regional Council's decision on the subject
amendment must submit a written request to:
A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Planning, Planning Department
Regional Municipality of Durham
PO Box 623, 605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
5. FUTURE REGIONAL COUNCIL DECISION
5.1 Planning Committee will consider the proposed amendment at a future
meeting, and make a recommendation to Regional Council. Upon Council's
s
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adoption, the amendment will be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing for approval.
5.2 All persons who made oral or written submissions, or have requested
notification in writing, will be given written notice of the future meetings of
Planning Committee and Regional Council at which the proposed amendment
will be considered.
A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Planning
RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H. Cubitt, M.S.W.
Chief Administrative Officer
Attachments: 1. Proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment
(previously distributed under separate cover)
2. An Annotated Consolidation of the Proposed Regional
Official Plan Amendment (previously distributed under
separate cover)
H:11-2\agendas\Planning Committee & Joint Committee\2009\03-24-09\2009-P-23.doc
Attachment 2
To Report PSD-031-09
The Regional Municipality of Durham
To: The Planning Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning
Report No.: 2009-P-17
Date: February 24, 2009
SUBJECT:
Food Security Policy -Growing Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment,
File: D12-05
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) THAT Planning Committee authorize the consideration of the proposed policy
amendments supporting food security, outlined in Section 6 of
Commissioner's Report No. 2009-P-17, as part of the Growth Plan
Implementation amendment;
b) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2009-P-17 be forwarded to the Health and
Social Services and Finance and Administration Committees for information;
and
c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2009-P-17 be forwarded to the
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham Federation of
Agriculture and the GTA Agricultural Action Committee.
REPORT:
1. PURPOSE
1.1 On December 10, 2008 Regional Council adopted the following
recommendation (as amended) of the Health and Social Services Committee:
"THAT the Planning Commissioner report back on how to consider
incorporating Food Security Principles into the "Growing Durham" growth
conformity plan including the following key actions recommended from the
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's Food Security Strategy:
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i) Support provincial and local advocacy efforts to reduce household
poverty;
ii) Increase the capacity of community service providers to build food skills in
'priority population' groups, including low-income individuals and families;
iii) Help build communities where healthy foods within easy reach of
everyone (e.g. focus on food security and the built environment);
iv) Support of community actions to help build a healthy local food-based
economy (includes helping to increase the demand for locally grown food,
and raising awareness/appreciation of our local food production system)."
1.2 This Purpose of this report is to respond to the above resolution by:
i) Examining the concept of Food Security and what Durham Region is
currently doing;
ii) Reviewing the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Food Security
Strategy and outlining how current Official Plan policies align with the
principles;
iii) Examining the American Planning Association (APA) Policy Guide on
Community and Regional Food Planning; and
iv) Proposing policies on food security, for inclusion in the Durham Regional
Official Plan (ROP) Growth Plan implementation amendment.
2. DURHAM FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES
2.1 Community Food Security is defined as a situation in which all community
residents obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet
through a sustainable food system that maximizes community self-reliance
and social justice. (Hamm and Bellows, Journal of Nutrition Education and
Behaviour. 2003; 35:27-43.)
2.2 Food Security is an important issue in the prevention of Chronic Diseases and
the promotion of overall health.
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Health Initiatives
2.3 The Health Department annually assesses community food security in
Durham Region, by monitoring food affordability using the Nutritious Food
Basket Protocol. In addition, the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System
survey is used to determine the overall percentage of our population that is
considered to be food insecure. The survey identifies respondents as food
insecure, if they experienced one or more of the following:
• did not have enough food due to lack of money;
• ate poor quality or variety of foods due to lack of money;
• worried about not enough food due to lack of money; and
• did not have a place to go if they didn't actually have enough food.
Food security was last measured in Durham Region in 2006. The results
showed that 9.1 percent of Durham Region residents ages 18 and older were
food insecure.
2.4 The Health Department's approach to promoting food security includes
strategies under four main competency areas:
Health Communication:
The Health Department increases public awareness of food insecurity issues
by implementing local communication strategies. Each year, the cost of the
Nutritious Food Basket for Durham Region is publicized. The Food Resource
Directory is a listing of locations where food is available throughout Durham
Region and further support resources including pamphlets and educational
materials are made available at a variety of locations for populations
experiencing food insecurity.
Health Education:
Community Food Advisors are trained volunteers in the area of safe and
healthy food selection, handling, preparation and storage. These volunteers
provide opportunities for skill development in the areas of food preparation
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and healthy eating practices around Durham Region for a variety of
populations. Key topics for vulnerable populations include food security and
healthy eating on a budget.
Capacity Building:
Durham Region Health Department works with community agencies and
groups to improve access to healthy foods on an ongoing basis. Examples of
this work include the Durham Lives! Food Charter working group, the Durham
Child Nutrition Project Advisory Committee and the Community Food Advisor
Advisory Committee.
Policy Development:
The Health Department works with municipalities to support healthy public
policies and the creation of supportive environments regarding access to
healthy foods. In addition, the Health Department has worked closely with
community partners in the development of the Durham Region Food Charter.
Durham Lives!
2.5 Food security for Durham Region is an initiative also being pursued by
Durham Lives!, a coalition of community agencies and individuals that
promote, among other matters, healthy eating. The Regional Health
Department is a member of the Food Charter Working Group of the Durham
Lives! coalition.
2.6 In 2006, Durham Lives! Food Wellness Group initiated developing a food
charter for Durham (refer to Attachment 1). The charter "presents a vision for
a food secure Durham Region with access to quality food for its residents
and protection of the whole food system as a foundation for population health.
A food secure Durham is a place where food production, processing and
distribution, is environmentally sustainable, socially just and financially
sound."
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2.7 This vision is founded on three principles:
i) Planning food into our future -cultivate institutional supports through
education, research, laws, services and foster coordination of regional
efforts through key Regional strategic planning documents;
ii) Local agriculture, sustainability and self-reliance; and
iii) Food for all and human health.
2.8 Durham Lives! representatives presented the food charter to Regional
Council on February 18, 2009. A Symposium is also scheduled for March 26,
2009 in Durham Region Headquarters LL-C to "share the status of the
Durham Region Food Charter with key stakeholders, and develop a collective
vision for its future."
Economic Development Initiatives
2.9 The Economic Development and Tourism Department is involved in the
Durham Lives! Coalition Food Charter initiative with representation on the
Food Charter Working Group.
2.10 In support of food security, new programs are continually being developed for
the agriculture and agri-food sectors. The Rural Economic Development
Officer coordinates several initiatives and programs to assist the Region's
agricultural industry, for example:
i) Durham Farm Fresh Association; anon-profit Association with sixty two
member farms and orchards, two restaurants and 8 farmer's markets
across Durham;
ii) Farm Market Makeover Workshop: assisting to make farm markets more
customer friendly and better able to compete with larger retail operations;
iii) Agricultural Training Needs Survey: To assist in seeking and developing
training programs pertinent to the industry needs;
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iv) Farm Connections: Annual three day event including livestock
demonstrations, targeting Grade 3 Elementary students to raise
awareness of where food comes from;
v) Gates Open -Savour Durham: Fall annual two day public self guided tour
of local farms, restaurants and bed and breakfast operations throughout
Durham, featuring local operations and local food;
vi) Apple/Berry Tracking Pilot Project: Research and tracking of apple and
berry operation approaches from growing stage to table; and
vii) Capturing Local Food Opportunities Research: Staff hired to implement
Local Food Opportunities initiatives for the next four years.
3. THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA PRINCIPLES
3.1 The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) resolution considered by
Health and Social Services Committee, and adopted by Council urges the
Province to proceed with its poverty reduction strategy, taking the cost of a
nutritious basket, which is calculated annually by boards of health, into
account.
3.2 In developing this position, the SMDHU noted that the preparation of a Health
Unit Food Security Strategy was underway proposing the four "actions"
referenced in 1.1 of this report. Regional Council has asked how food security
principles and the four "actions" could be included in the ROP as part of the
Growing Durham amendment process.
4. PLANNING INITIATIVES
4.1 The SMDHU actions as well as the principles identified by Durham Lives!,
have been considered in the context of the current policies of the Regional
Official Plan (ROP).
4.2 One objective is to reduce household poverty. The ROP addresses this from
a land use perspective through policies that promote and facilitate the
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development of the Region to its economic potential, providing complete
communities that include a balance of jobs and population. A long range
target is to provide 1 job for every 2 persons living in the Region to minimize
travel and maximize access to local jobs.
4.3 Another objective is to ensure that all residents have the knowledge
necessary to pursue food security. The ROP facilitates the pursuit of
knowledge by accommodating educational and social service facilities in our
communities. The Plan directs community facilities to locations that are visible
and accessible to residents, preferably in close proximity to existing and
future transit routes.
4.4 A third objective focuses on the need to build communities where healthy
foods are within easy reach of everyone; food security and built environment.
A direction of the ROP is to protect agricultural lands for future generations.
Over 80 percent of the Region's land base is protected by the Greenbelt Plan.
4.5 A goal for prime agricultural areas is "to support a healthy and productive
agricultural industry as an important element of the Region's heritage, identity
and economic base." Other policies discourage fragmentation of the
agricultural land base to secure long term viability. The ROP also permits
farm gate sales and retail stands for the sale of agricultural products from a
farm. These and other policies facilitate local food production and access to
food, locally.
4.6 The Growth Plan conformity amendment to the ROP will reinforce food
security, by maintaining a strong distinction between urban and rural areas.
The vast majority of growth is directed to urban centres in a form that is to be
transit supportive.
4.7 Overall, the ROP has many elements that support and facilitate the
comprehensive food security work of the Health Department, the Durham
Lives! Food Charter initiative and the SMDHU actions.
4.8 Reducing poverty, promoting knowledge on food security and making healthy
foods easily accessible, go well beyond the ambit of the Official Plan. Federal
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and Provincial programs, producers and suppliers of food (the supply chain)
and the actions of individuals and families and many more factors, all play a
part in ensuring food security.
4.9 For example, through the efforts of the Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee (DAAC) and the Planning, Works and Finance and Administration
Committees, the Region has taken action on such matters as farm land
assessment and farm vehicle safety to enhance the viability of the local
agricultural industry. DAAC has also held an annual farm tour to facilitate an
enhanced public knowledge of the agricultural industry in Durham.
4.10 The Region, through the efforts of Councillor Pearce and the Planning
Department, also supports the activities of the GTA Agricultural Action
Committee in implementing the GTA Agricultural Action Plan aimed at
keeping the GTA agricultural industry thriving and competitive. A key guiding
principle is recognition that GTA agriculture is distinct in its proximity to a
large market with beneficial climate and soils, advantages that are unique and
must be capitalized on and marketed.
5. THE APA POLICY GUIDE ON COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL FOOD
PLANNING
5.1 The APA, following an extensive consultative process, prepared a Policy
Guide for food planning. The Guide is very comprehensive, examining a
broad range of factors as a basis for the policy.
5.2 The APA Policy Guide seeks to strengthen the connections between
"traditional planning and the emerging field of community and regional food
planning". In doing so, the guide identifies activities that go well beyond the
scope of land use planning, recognizing other agencies and bodies necessary
to facilitate food security.
5.3 The Guide recognizes that to effectively address food security, all of the major
local planning functions, in the broadest sense, must be integrated. This
includes health and human services, public safety, land use, economic
development, transportation, environment, parks and recreation and
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agricultural preservation. This will require collaboration between "groups
representing diverse interests such as anti-hunger, nutrition, farming, and
environmental issues; span many government agencies; and include multiple
levels of government in dialogues."
5.4 The scope of the Guide includes seven General Policies, under which 26
Specific Policies are identified. Under the Specific Policies, 90 possible
actions are presented. The actions include, for example:
i) Assessing food needs in the case of emergency -earthquake,
hurricane, terrorist attack;
ii) Planning for local and regional food reserves;
iii) Educating citizens on food related emergency preparedness;
iv) Preparing economic development plans for food production;
v) Analyzing factors that support or constrain the viability of agriculture;
vi) Protecting prime agricultural land;
vii) Supporting the development of community gardens, farm/garden stands,
and farmer's markets;
viii) Preparing regional food resource guides;
ix) Assisting farmers in diversifying their products to meet consumer
demand;
x) Supporting transit connections between low mobility neighborhoods and
food source locations;
xi) Limiting the development of fast food outlets near schools and other
youth centred facilities; and
xii) Supporting actions that prevent potential contamination of agriculture
and food products from animal operations.
5.5 Many of the initiatives suggested are, to the extent possible, addressed in the
ROP including the elements noted in 3.0 above. Many are within the purview
of other Regional and agency programs. However, as previously noted, the
APA Policy is very comprehensive and goes well beyond the scope of land
use planning and what can be achieved in an Official Plan.
5.6 The APA Policy Guide can be viewed on the APA web site at
www.planning.org/policy/guides/adopted/food.htm.
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6. REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN
6.1 Having examined the initiatives, it is felt that the ROP policies can be further
enhanced to more specifically recognize food security, the need for equal
access to healthy and secure food, as a policy objective.
6.2 To achieve this, the following ROP policy changes/amendments are
recommended, as part of the Growing Durham ROPA:
i) Amend Section 1 Basis, Goals and Directions, to add a new Direction as
follows:
"supporting food security for all residents of the Region;"
ii) Amend Section 8.1, Urban System Goals, to add a new Subsection as
follows:
"To provide convenient access to fresh locally grown produce and other
healthy food from sources such as farm markets, community gardens and
grocery stores;"
iii) Amend Section 9.1, Rural System Goals, to add a new Subsection as
follows:
"To support community food security';
iv) Amend Section 9A.1, Prime Agricultural Areas General Policies, to add a
new Subsection as follows:
"Prime Agricultural Areas shall be protected as a significant element of the
Region's economy and a secure source of food."
v) Amend Section 15A Definitions, to add a new definition:
"Food Security: a situation in which all community residents obtain a
safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a
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sustainable food system that maximizes community self-reliance and
social justice."
6.3 These changes will introduce the concept of food security to the ROP. As
food security initiatives in Durham Region mature, consideration can be made
for further enhancements to the ROP.
7. CONCLUSION
7.1 The research undertaken in the preparation of this report clearly indicates that
food security is a very broad issue crossing the mandates of all levels of
government, a number of Regional Departments, many public agencies, food
producers and suppliers, and ultimately consumers. The Health Department
partnered with local community agencies in the Durham Lives! coalition, to
establish a Food Charter for Durham Region. The results of this initiative will
establish a framework for further action on the food security front.
7.2 It is recommended that Planning Committee authorize the consideration of
the proposed policy amendments supporting food security outlined in Section
5, as part of the Growth Plan Implementation amendment.
7.3 This report has been prepared in collaboration with the Health Department
and Economic Development Department.
A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I. P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Planning
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RECOMMENDED FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE
Garry H. Cubitt, M.S.W.
Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment: 1. Durham Region Food Charter
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Food Charter
he Durham Region Food Charter is a vision for a food secure Durham Region with
cress to quality food for its residents and protection of the whole food system as a
foundation for population health. A food secure Durham Region is a place where food
production, processing and distribution, is environmentally sustainable, soaally just and
SinanaaIly sound.
1. Playming~ Food into Our Future
Rns~iring the future of a svs~tainable local food system will require coordination of
thinking for planning. To realize this we will cultivate institutional supports through
appropriate educational programs, research, laws, services, etc. Further, we would foster
coordination of our regional food security by inclusion of access tQ food and/or food
systems in key regional strategic planning documents:
• Regional Official Plan and municipal official plans
• Community S~ategic Plan
• Master Plan for emergency preparedness
2. Local Ag~ic~u~iure, Sust~u~nabl~it~ and Self-Reliance
Cultivation of local agriculture is important A sustainable local food system will
improve economic viability of Durham Region's farm industry, improve air and food
quality by decreasing food miles, and secure a regional food supply now and far future
generaticros.
Durham Region residents should expect the application of recognized principles to local
agriculture:
• Sustainable development
• Precaution
• Biodiversity
Enhance Aceess fo Locally .Produced Food
• Produce foods locally for regional self-reliance and food security;
• Support convenient access to healthy and affordable, locally produced foods in
neighborhoods through alternate food retail channels such as local food markets, street
vendors, convenience stores, etc.;
• Encourage institutional food-service use of locally produced foods;
• Emphasize the sale of locally produced foods in grocery stores and super cures.
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Build Capacriy through Local Food Production
• Develop local food processing capacity - e.g. communal canneries, freezing plants,
incubator kitchens;
• Support networks that provide information about local food choices and availability
- e.g. farmers' markets, urban agriculture mapping;
• Support agriculture initiatives - e.g. community gan3ens, traditional agriculture,
cammunity shared agriculture;
• Foster conununication between food producers, community groups and other key
stakeholders in developing regional food system solutions;
• Regularly assess regional food security.
Environmental Stewardship
• Support strategies for sustainable food waste management;
• Protect agricultural land for production;
• Protect fish habitat;
• Ensure supply and quality of water for local agriculture;
• Support training choices on ecological farming;
• Promote sustainable food production.
3. Food for All and Hwnan Heali~
Affordable, nutritious, safe, personally acceptable food is a basic human right. Food is
also an experience that covers skill in selection, knowing what to do with it and ties to
our traditions and culture.
Accessibility and Social Equity
• Advocate for social equity through increased social assistance benefits, j ohs at living
wages, adequate transportation and afrordable housing tQ enable individuals and
families to afford Durham's Nutritious Food Basket;
• Support access to nourishing food to meet the nutrition needs of all Durham Region
residents -from as early as birth with breastfeeding and throughout all stages and
experiences of life.
Education
• Support nutrition communication for all that includes: food knowledge and selection
based on Eating Well with Canada's Food Cruide, cooking skills, promotion of food
safety and social marketing to raise awareness and encourage consumers to purchase
locally produced, seasonal. foods;
• Support community food programs and planning that promotes health and prevents
disease.
Culture of Food
• Celebrate cultural diversity and food traditions;
• Enhance the dignity and joy of growing, preparing, and eating food.
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Attachment 2 to CR No. 2009-P **
Growing Durham
Our Future, llur Community
ANNOTATED CONSOLIDATION
OF THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE DURHAk>,d
REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN
Incorporating the Policy Directions of the
Growing Durham Study and Related Matters
February 24, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................................. (i)
Excerpts of.~
Section 1 Basis, Goals and Directions .........................................................1
Section 2 Environment ............................................................................... ..3
Section 3 Economic Development ............................................................. ..4
Section 4 Housing ...................................................................................... ..7
Section 5 Cultural, Health and Community Facilities, and Infrastructure ... ..7
Section 7 Regional Structure ..................................................................... 10
Section 8 Urban System ............................................................................ 20
Sub-Section 8A Centres and Corridors ........................................................ 25
Sub-Section 8B Living Areas ....................................................................... 31
Sub-Section 8C Employment Areas ............................................................. 34
Sub-Section 9A Prime Agricultural Areas .................................................... 41
Sub-Section 9B Rural Settlements ............................................................... 42
Sub-Section 9C Regional Nodes ................................................................. 42
Section 10 Greenlands System ................................................................... 43
Sub-Section 10B Oak Ridges Moraine Areas ............................................... 43
Sub-Section 10C Waterfront Areas ............................................................... 44
Section 11 Transportation System .............................................................. 45
Section 13 Specific Policy Areas .................................................................. 49
Section 14 Implementation .......................................................................... 50
Section 15 Interpretation .............................................................................. 52
Sub-Section 15A Definitions ......................................................................... 52
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1, Schedule `A' - Map 'A1'
Exhibit 2, Schedule `A' - Map `A2'
Exhibit 3, Schedule `A' - Map `A3'
Exhibit 4, Schedule `A' - Map `A4'
Exhibit 5, Schedule `A' - Map `A5'
Exhibit 6, Schedule `C' - Map `C1
Exhibit 7, Schedule `C' - Map `C2
Exhibit 8, Schedule `C' - Map `C3
Exhibit 9, Schedule `C' - Map `C4
Exhibit 10, Schedule `F'
Exhibit 11, Schedule `E' -Table `E9'
Consolidation of Additions/Revisions to the Regional Official Plan
The following is an annotated consolidation of the additions/revisions to the
Regional Official Plan (ROP) incorporating the Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions of the "Growing Durham" Growth Plan Implementation
Initiative as presented in the proposed ROP Amendment. Only those Policies
and/or Schedules affected by the Growth Plan Implementation Regional Official
Plan Amendment are included herein. For further context of the recommended
amendments reference should be made to the June 5t", 2008 Consolidation of
the Durham Regional Official Plan.
To assist in the review of this document:
• Words and numbers with a °~rn~° °+r;~° +"r^, ~^" indicate items recommended
for deletion through the proposed amendment;
• Words and numbers in red indicate recommended additions; and
The "Basis" for each proposed amendment, providing the justification for the
proposed amendment, is shown in blue for the recommended
additions/revisions.
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Although the utmost care has been taken to prepare this consolidation of affected
ROP sections, in the event of conflict between the details of the Supplemental
Attachment to the Proposed Amendment and this Consolidation, the former shall
prevail.
Section 1-Basis. Goals and Directions
1.1.1 The basis of this Plan is:
a) the population +~ and employment forecasts for the Region to
the year ~n~~ ~~ a~n nnn 2031 are 960,000 and 350,000
respectively, consistent with the Growth Plan for the Greater
Golden Horseshoe;
(Basis -Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan for the GGH and s. 4.2 of
the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy
Directions Report, to include a planning horizon of 2031, and
associated population and employment forecasts)
b) over time, the density of Urban Areas will continue to increase;
c) employment opportunities are essential;
d) there is a two-tier planning system in the Region; and
e) natural resources need to be protected for future generations, and
managed to be sustainable.
1.2.1 The goals of this Plan are:
a) to manage growth so that it occurs in an orderly fashion;
b) to live in harmony with the natural environment and heritage of
the Region;
c) to develop the Region to its economic potential and increase job
opportunities for its residents;
d) to establish a wide range of housing opportunities in Urban
Areas commensurate with the social and economic needs of
present and future residents;
e) to create healthy and complete sustainable communities within
livable urban environments for the enjoyment of present and
future residents;
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and
the guiding principles and objectives of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
f) to provide opportunities for a variety of cultural, health and
community services; and
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g) to manage the resources in the Region in an orderly, efficient
and responsible manner.
1.3.1 The goals of this Plan will be achieved through the following directions:
a) recognizing a distinction between Urban Areas and areas where
agriculture and open space predominate;
b) encouraging developments that utilize land efficiently;
c) protecting significant features and functions of the natural
environment;
d) encouraging development that will not have adverse cumulative
impacts on the natural, built and cultural environments;
e) increasing employment opportunities to create healthy and
complete sustainable communities that balance growth in
population with growth in employment;
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and
the guiding principles and objectives of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
f) encouraging the production of an increased mixture of housing
by type, size and tenure in Urban Areas;
g) creating Urban Areas that are people-oriented and support
active fransportation;
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and
the guiding principles and objectives of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
h) protecting agricultural lands;
i) encouraging stewardship of land;
j) improving transportation linkages both within the Region and
between the Region and adjacent areas;
k) developing the Region in a fiscally responsible manner;
I) coordinating and managing the development of the Region in a
manner that is consistent with provincial planning policies;
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m) identifying and protecting resources in the Region;
n) limiting rural population growth; and
o) protecting designated °m^I^~im°n+ ~^n~~ Employment Areas
from conversion +^ ^+"°r „~°~
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and
the guiding principles and objectives of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
Section 2 -Environment
2.3.42 Any proposal for development or site alteration in proximity to key
natural heritage or hydrologic features, or which may have
major environmental impacts, the Region, in consultation with the
respective area municipality, shall select and retain a qualified
environmental consultant to prepare an Environmental Impact Study at
the expense of the proponents. Such a study shall apply to the area to
be developed, or may be expanded to include additional lands, as may
be deemed necessary by the Region, in consultation with the
conservation authority and any other appropriate agency, and it shall
address the following:
(Basis - HK)
a) the location and nature of the development;
b) the mapping of the location and extent of the environmental
conditions, which may include key natural heritage or hydrologic
features;
c) the degree of sensitivity of the environmental conditions and an
evaluation of such conditions;
d) an assessment of the potential impacts including cumulative
impacts on the environment;
e) the need for any measures to protect and/or mitigate negative
impacts to key natural heritage or hydrologic
features and functions and the surrounding environment, and
definitions of such measures;
(Basis - HK)
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f) applicable environmental considerations of the Greenbelt Plan;
and
g) any other matters deemed necessary by Regional Council.
Such study may also include the requirements of a natural heritage
evaluation and/or a hydrological evaluation, as detailed in the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, in accordance with Policy 106.2.7.
For aggregate resource extraction proposals, an environmental impact
study as required by the Agqreqate Resources Act may be prepared
by the proponent. Such study must address all relevant requirements
of this Plan in addition to the requirements of the Agqreqate Resources
Act. In this circumstance, the Region, in consultation with the
respective area municipality, shall select and retain a qualified
environmental consultant to peer review the study at the expense of
the proponent.
Section 3 -Economic Development
3.1.2 To ;~;^\/~-I~~T promote the development of healthy and complete
sustainable communities ~"^+~;^'~e, having a balance of jobs and
population.
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and other
proposed policy amendments)
3.2.2 Regional Council has established a target ratio of jobs to population of
50% (1 job for every 2 persons) for the Region as a means to support
the development of healthy and complete sustainable communities that
provide a close live-work relationship for residents of the Region.
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and other
proposed policy amendments)
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forecasts included in Policies 7.3.3 and 7.3.4, and the target ratio of
jobs to population of 50% (1 job for every 2 persons).
(Basis -Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan for the GGH and consistent
with s. 4.2 of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions Report, to include a planning horizon of 2031,
and associated population and employment forecasts)
3.3.8 To achieve greater diversification of the Region's economic base,
Regional Council shall in cooperation with area municipal Councils:
a) prepare and implement Tourist Development Strategies in
cooperation with the industry;
b) promote Regional Centres and specific areas within
Employment Areas as attractive locations for higher-order office
uses, such as regional, district and head offices of corporations;
c) support and promote the rejuvenation, redevelopment and
renewal of Regional Centres, regeneration areas and Brownfield
sites;
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(Basis -Consistent with the Growing Durham, Recommended
Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report regarding
downtown and regeneration areas)
d) promote the beautification of development along major
transportation corridors, in particular, the redevelopment and
intensification of existing Employment Areas abutting
Highway 401;
e) ensure the provision of housing with a variety of types, sizes
and tenure in Urban Areas, to meet the needs of a diversified
labour force;
f) participate in joint efforts with the Region's educational
institutions, such as the University of Ontario Institute of
Technology, Durham College, Boards of Education and with the
business community to provide programs designed to train and
retrain the Region's labour force; and
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g) encourage and support job opportunities in the agricultural
sector for future generations.
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3.3.10 This Plan recognizes the importance of key economic drivers that will
influence the future growth and development of the Region, including
UOIT/Durham College, Highways 401 and 407, Clarington Energy
Park, the Darlington nuclear facility and future airport in Pickering.
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3.3.11 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Councils of the area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies and designations to
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implement the intent of this Plan and the provisions of this Section,
particularly Policy 3.3.8.
(Basis - HK)
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4.2.6 Regional Council shall maintain the ability to accommodate residential
growth in the Region's Urban Areas for a minimum of 10 years through
intensification, redevelopment and if necessary, on lands designated
and available for residential development, and also maintain land with
servicing capacity sufficient to provide at least a 3-year supply of
residential units available through intensification and redevelopment
and land in draft approved and registered plans of
subdivision/condominium.
(Basis - HK)
Section 5 -Cultural, Health and Community Facilities, and Infrastructure
5.2.1 Cultural facilities for such purposes as education, as recognized by the
Ministry of Education, the arts, heritage and religion, shall be permitted
in Urban Areas, and if appropriate in scale, in Hamlets. Within the Oak
Ridges Moraine, such uses may only be permitted in Settlement Areas
and Hamlets, subject to the provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan. Health facilities for such purposes as hospitals
shall only be permitted in Urban Areas.
Cultural and health facilities shall be directed to locations that are
visible and accessible to residents of the Region, preferably in close
proximity to existing and future transit routes. Cultural and health
facilities shall generally be discouraged from locating in the
Employment Areas designation, subject to Policy 8C.2.2.
(Basis -Consistent with amended Policy 8C.2.2)
5.2.2 Municipally owned and operated community facilities, for such
purposes as day care centres and recreation shall be encouraged to
locate within Urban Areas and if appropriate in scale, in Hamlets, but
may be permitted in any designation, except Prime Agricultural Areas.
Within the Oak Ridges Moraine, such uses are encouraged to locate in
Settlement Areas and Hamlets, but may be permitted in the
Countryside Area, outside of Prime Agricultural Areas, subject to the
provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. Within the
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Greenbelt Protected Countryside, such uses shall be subject to the
provisions of the Greenbelt Plan.
All other community facilities shall only be permitted in Urban Areas;
and on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Settlement Areas, subject to the
provisions of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.
Community facilities shall be
accessible to residents of th
existing and future transit
deemed to be sensitive us
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directed to locations that are visible and
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routes. Community facilities that are
es shall generally be discouraged from
t Areas designation, subject to Policy
(Basis -Consistent with amended Policy 8C.2.2)
5.2.3 Rorvinn~l (~ni ini+i~ The Region shall give priority to the provision of
municipal water and sewage services within Urban Areas to
development and redevelopment proposals which produce an
intensive and compact form of development.
(Basis - HK)
5.2.4 The Region shall require that the location, design
and construction of municipal services s#af4 be determined and
provided in a cost-efficient manner, based on capitalizing on the
existing infrastructure and minimizing adverse impacts on the natural
environment through the introduction of innovative and sustainable
technologies.
(Basis - HK and consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and
s. 6.8.2 of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and
Policy Directions Report to support growth in the built-up area)
5.2.6 It is the position of 'the Region that all new utilities, as
well as any expansions or other undertaking related to existing utilities
which are subject to an individual environmental assessment, or
subject to a leave to construct application in accordance with the
provisions of the Ontario Energy Board Act, should not be exempt from
an environmental assessment under the provisions of the
Environmental Assessment Act. In addition, such undertakings may
be subject to agreements between the proponent and the Region and
between the proponent and the respective area municipality.
(Basis - HK)
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5.3.12 A servicing plan for water supply and sanitary sewerage facilities shall
be prepared and updated regularly, at least every 5 years, to establish
servicing requirements of the Urban Areas designated in this Plan.
This servicing plan shall address the following:
a) the required long-term improvements, expansions and additions
to water supply and sanitary sewerage systems to meet the
population targets and related employment targets for a
minimum of 20 years, including intensification in accordance
with ~~y`-3:~-5 Policies 7.3.3 and 7.3.4;
(Basis - HK)
b) the immediate requirements for the provision of services to
Urban Growth Centres, Regional Centres and Corridors and
Employment Areas in accordance with Policy 3.3.2;
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments
related to Urban Growth Centres)
c) the estimated expenditures necessary for the provision of the
required works;
d) the staging of construction and financing of the required works,
having regard for Policy 6.3.4; and
e) the coordination of area municipal public works with those works
that are the responsibility of the Region.
5.3.15 To provide for future options and, after due consideration, Regional
Council may, without amendment to this Plan, authorize the oversizing
of any site, intake, outfall and trunk components of any Regional water
supply system and sanitary sewerage system, to permit servicing
capacity beyond the population +~s forecasts and related
employment t-a~efs forecasts indicated in Policies 7.3.3
and 7.3.4.
(Basis - HK and consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
5.3.19 Notwithstanding any other provisions in this Plan to the contrary,
Regional Council may extend municipal water systems and/or sanitary
sewerage facilities, as the case may be, to the areas described in
Policy ~5 8.3.8 provided that such areas are contiguous to areas
designated as areas on full municipal services. In addition, the
provisions of Policy 5.3.18 shall apply to these areas.
(Basis - HK)
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5.3.20 The Region shall investigate the provision of municipal services to
Orono and alternative means of providing additional servicing capacity
for the Urban Areas located in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and
Uxbridge, for the purpose of servicing the existing areas developed on
private or partial services and for considering expanding the Urban
Areas °n,~ innr°noinn to accommodate the population tames and
r°~ed-employment t~r~e~s in~im'aTCUCCa forecasts included in Policy
7.3.3. In addition, 'the Region shall investigate the
long-term servicing of these Urban Areas and shall not consider
expansions to these Urban Areas until a strategy is in place to provide
full municipal services.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments related to
population and employment forecasts)
Section 7 - Regional Structure
7.1.6 To promote distinct, compact Urban Areas `~hinh nr° c°nnrn+°.-1 frnm
nn° nnn+h°r
(Basis - HK and consistent with amended Policy 7.2.1 a) i) below)
7.2.1 The structure of the Region shall be composed of the following
components:
a) an Urban System that includes distinct and compact Urban
Areas that utilize land and resources efficiently in accordance
with Section 8, specifically;
i) Lal<e Ontario shoreline Urban Areas, including the
Whitby/Oshawa/Courtice Urban Area as the
+h~--~g,~ central anchor; +i~ the Pickering/Ajax Urban
Area as the western anchor of +~R~~; and +FF} the
Bowmanville/Newcastle Village Urban Area as the
eastern anchor ^f +h° R°ninn; and
(Basis -Consistent with the recommendations of the
Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and
Policy Directions Report)
ii) the smaller Urban Areas of Beaverton, Cannington,
Sunderland, Uxbridge, Port Perry, and Orono;
(Basis - HK)
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b) a Rural System that includes:
i) Prime Agricultural Areas, where agriculture
predominates, in accordance with Sub-Section 9A;
ii) Rural Settlements, consisting of existing hamlets,
approved country residential subdivisions, shoreline
residential areas and existing rural employment areas, in
accordance with Sub-Section 9B;
iii) Existing Regional Nodes, consisting of specialized
recreational and tourist development on a Regional
scale, in accordance with Sub-Section 9C; and
iv) Aggregate Resource Extraction Areas, in accordance
with Sub-Section 9D;
c) a continuous Greenlands System that is integrated with both the
Urban and Rural Systems, to protect and connect the Oak
Ridges Moraine, key natural heritage and hydrologic features,
waterfronts, and to provide urban separators and recreational
opportunities in accordance with Section 10; and
d) a Transportation System, consisting of roads, transit, rail,
harbour and airport facilities, in accordance with Section 11.
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7.3.1 This Plan emphasizes a structural framework. This structural
framework will form the basis for the long-term evolution of the Region
beyond the timeframe of the Plan.
(Basis - HK)
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7.3.2 The components of the Regional Structure are designated on
Schedule 'A'. Parts of the Transportation System are shown on
Schedule 'A' for the purpose of delineating the various components of
the Regional Structure. Schedule 'C' exclusively designates the entire
Transportation System.
(Basis - HK)
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7.3.3 p^~~t+e~tar~efsr-mod--related eea-pfe~en~r~; -o; h,~;-~~as~,~
n;d-lea~°~' ~^ Dn1°^~~ ~.~.F The components of the Regional Structure
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are designed to accommodate the following population, household and
employment forecasts:
POPULATION, HOUSEHOLDS AND EMPLOYMENT
Year
Municipality
2011 2016 2021 2026 2031
A'ax
Urban Population: 110,525 125,475 131,465 135,000 136,795
Rural Population: 825 835 850 860 875
Total Population: 111,350 126,310 132,310 135,860 137,670
Households: 34,500 40,100 42,895 44,620 45,845
Emplo ment: 34,800 40,660 46,280 48,560 49,290
Brock
Urban Population: 6,280 6,115 5,985 6,510 7,505
Rural Population: 5,785 5,980 6,145 6,340 6,515
Total Population: 12,070 12,090 12,130 12,850 14,015
Households: 4,545 4,745 5,045 5,500 6,175
Em to ment: 3,950 4,140 4,320 4,650 5,000
Clarington
Urban Population: 72,700 81,660 92,630 111,910 124,685
Rural Population: 15,275 15,380 15,465 15,565 15,655
Total Population: 87,980 97,040 108,095 127,475 140,340
Households: 30,230 34,030 39,175 46,590 52,125
Em to ment: 22,580 26,890 32,130 36,080 38,410
Oshawa
Urban Population: 152,560 164,345 173,640 183,395 195,935
Rural Population: 1,020 1,035 1,045 1,055 1,065
Total Population: 153,580 165,380 174,685 184,450 197,000
Households: 59,105 64,540 70,420 75,660 82,595
Em to ment: 68,270 75,290 84,660 86,940 90,800
Pickering
Urban Population: 105,850 136,850 173,605 199,960 221,340
Rural Population: 4,230 4,260 4,280 4,305 4,330
Total Population: 110,075 141,105 177,890 204,265 225,670
Households: 34,860 45,030 58,245 68,110 77,125
Em to ment: 41,000 54,770 67,910 73,590 76,720
Scugog
Urban Population: 10,485 11,145 11,210 11,640 11,880
Rural Population: 12,520 12,795 13,030 13,320 13,585
Total Population: 23,005 23,935 ?_4,240 24,960 25,465
Households: 8,395 9,025 9,570 10,055 10,490
Em to ment: 8,020 8,610 8,940 9,250 9,480
Uxbridge
Urban Population: 11,385 12,725 13,715 15,305 16,480
Rural Population: 9,555 9,820 10,025 10,265 10,485
Total Population: 20,940 22,545 23,740 25,570 26,965
Households: 7,305 8,090 8,935 9,845 10,645
Emplo went: 6,070 6,940 8,000 8,570 8,980
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POPULATION, HOUSEHOLDS AND EMPLOYMENT
Year
Municipality
2011 2016 2021 2026 2031
Whitby
Urban Population: 122,930 138,545 154,815 177,045 190,760
Rural Population: 2,055 2,070 2,080 2,090 2,100
Total Population: 124,985 140,615 156,895 179,140 192,860
Households: 41,700 47,745 55,235 64,565 71,645
Em to ment: 40,840 47,800 56,740 65,260 71,300
DURHAM
Urban Population: 592,715 676,855 757,065 840,770 905,375
Rural Population: 51,265 52,170 52,920 53,800 54,605
Total Population: 643,980 729,025 809,985 894,570 960,000
Households: 220,635 253,300 289,515 324,955 356,645
Em to ment: 225,530 265,100 308,980 332,900 350,000
Notes:
1. Totals may not add precisely due to rounding.
2. The population and employment forecasts for Pickering include an
allocation of 70.000 people and 35,000 jobs for Seaton, in accordance with
tnc ~~;g Development Plan.
(Basis -Consistent with the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth
Scenario and Policy Directions Report, to incorporate the Growth Plan
for the GGH population and employment forecasts, and forecasted
households.)
7.3.4 The population and employment forecasts outlined in Policy 7.3.3 are
consistent with Schedule 3 of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe. However, this Plan recognizes the potential for the Region
to accommodate up to an additional 25,000 jobs by 2031 in
accordance with the following:
ADD ITIONAL FORECASTED EMPLOYMENT
Year
Municipality 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031
Ajax - - - - -
Brock - - - 300 550
Clarington - - - 1,490 2,680
Oshawa - - - 4,280 6,100
Pickering - - 990 4,380 9,090
Scugog - - - 300 540
Uxbridge - - - 280 500
Whitby - - - 3,100 5,800
DURHAM - - 990 14,130 25,000
Note: Totals may not add precisely due to rounding.
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(Basis -Consistent with the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth
Scenario and Policy Directions Report, to incorporate the employment
forecasts for the Region)
7.3.5 Notwithstanding the employment forecasts in Policies 7.3.3 and 7.3.4,
the Region continues to support a target ratio of jobs to population of
50% (1 job for every 2 persons) in accordance with Policy 3.2.2.
(Basis -Consistent with the direction of the 1991 Regional Official
Plan, and with the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions Report, to acknowledge potential for additional
forecasted employment beyond the Growth Plan for the GGH
forecasts, and to reiterate the Region's desired target ratio of jobs to
population)
URBAN AREAS
(Basis - HK)
7.3.6 The land base required to accommodate the population and
employment forecasts outlined in Policies 7.3.3 and 7.3.4, for the Lake
Ontario shoreline municipalities, capitalizes on the economic potential
of the Highway 407 transportation corridor.
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and to
recognize the importance of the Highway 407 corridor to the Region's
Urban Areas)
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7.3.7 T#e This Plan recognizes that growth in the Urban Areas +r~ of the
Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are constrained by
municipal servicing capacities. T,-~ Dr,-4a;Te~~~t;e nNN~; of
~e-~~F~ r+n n I I rh ~ r, ~ rya-t~~~r~fi n n~7~~~ ~S,(}n ~~rn° ~rni
J I~ba;~ea~e--s~vis°~ ~e~se~s, tl~}°-C'vu~r~ia°u--rrl•~.r~i^I I Irhor, ~ro~ +r~
n r~ii ran '~~ rennc r4 D I Irhl+n Aro ~+ fn
~GTVT c~vnv t~~Br-~Te~vraa-n--rcr~~--cv--S e~c~F~ ,
Should additional servicing capacity become available, add~iaaa-4
the boundaries of the Urban Area Areas may be expanded through a
comprehensive review ^f +hic~ Dl~+r, nr r+n ~+ro~+ mi inir~ir,nl nffiniol nl~n in
accordance with Policies 5.3.20, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, 7.3.12 and ~~ 7.3.13,
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and the relevant policies of the Greenbelt Plan. Any remaining
population and employment forecast allocation, will be held in reserve
for the respective municipality, and shall not be reallocated.
(Basis - HK)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, that the lands subject to Policy 12.1.3,
located within the Uxbridge Urban Area, which are restricted from
development due to servicing capacity constraints, shall be considered
for development without the need for a comprehensive review of this
Plan, and shall:
a) have priority over expansion to the Uxbridge Urban Area; and
b) be allocated any additional servicing capacity, in accordance
with the relevant policies of the area municipal official plan.
(Basis - HK and consistent with s. 5.1.9 of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report
regarding municipal servicing constraints)
7.3.8 Policy 7.3.7 shall not be construed to require the Region to provide
municipal water and/or sewerage facilities, in contravention of Policies
5.3.9 and 6.2.2.
(Basis - HK)
7.3.9 Notwithstanding t,"° fns Policy 7.3.7, tkFa~-the lands subject to
Policy 12.1.3, located within the Uxbridge Urban Area, which are
restricted from development due to servicing capacity constraints, shall
be considered for development without the need for a comprehensive
review of this Plan, and shall:
a) have priority over expansion to the Uxbridge Urban Area; and
b) be allocated any additional servicing capacity, in accordance
with the relevant policies of the area municipal official plan.
(Basis - HK)
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(Basis - Superceded by the Growth Plan for the GGH and the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding the annual rate of intensification for the Region)
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
(Basis - HK)
7.3.10 Urban Areas shall be planned to achieve the following growth
management objectives:
a) by 2015, and each year thereafter, accommodate a minimum
40% of all residential development through intensification within
built-up areas, in accordance with Schedule E -Table 'E9';
b) develop greenfield areas in the Lake Ontario Shoreline
municipalities at a minimum gross density of 50 persons and
jobs combined per hectare; and
c) accommodate a minimum 50% of all forecast employment in
designated Employment Areas.
(Basis -Consistent with 6.4.2, 6.5.2, 6.7.2 and Appendix E of the
Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy
Directions Report for intensification, Greenfield and employment policy
recommendations)
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7.3.11 s+a-The Region, in conjunction with the the
area municipalities, shall investigate ways and means of increasing the
densities of new residential development and redevelopment in Urban
Areas to reduce the per capita cost of municipal services and to utilize
land more efficiently.
(Basis - HK)
FUTURE REGIONAL URBAN AREA BOUNDARY EXPANSIONS
(Basis - HK)
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7.3.12 Expansions to the Urban Area boundaries on Schedule `A' -Regional
Structure shall only occur through a comprehensive review of this Plan-
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having regard for the following:
(Basis - HK)
a) the Regional Structure established by this Plan;
b) impact on the natural environment;
c) existing or committed infrastructure;
d) financial capability of the Region;
e) the population and employment ~,,;~ ^^mmorniol +.~rrvo±~
forecasts established by this Plan;
(Basis - HK and consistent with other policy amendments)
f) the growth management objectives of Policy 7.3.10;
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.10.2 of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
g) the ability to provide fora minimum 10-year housing and
employment land needs, with logical and sequential
development patterns. Where an area municipality has a fixed
Urban Area Boundary, this policy shall not be construed to
provide justification for Employment Area designation
conversions to accommodate unmet residential unit demand on
an area municipal basis;
(Basis -Consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and the
Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy
Directions Report regarding land needs)
h) the adjacent land uses and where possible avoid Prime
Agricultural Areas. Where it is not possible, the location of
urban boundaries will make use of natural or man-made
features such as road allowances, valley lands and other natural
features to mitigate potential conflicts between urban and
agricultural uses;
i) the aggregate resource capability of the area;
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j) the ability to service the area with full municipal water and
sewerage services;
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I<) for Urban Areas located within the Protected Countryside of the
Greenbelt Plan Area, the environmental assessment in support
of expanded sewage and water services must be completed or
approved prior to amending the Urban Area boundary, and the
boundary expansion must not extend into the Greenbelt Natural
Heritage System;
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I) Urban Areas outside the Greenbelt Plan Area are not permitted
to expand into the Greenbelt Plan Area; and
m) other matters as deemed necessary by Regional Council.
(Basis - HK)
AREA MUNICIPAL OFFICIPAL PLAN CONFORMITY
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7.3.13 Q°ry~^^^' ~'^~ ~^^~' The Region may consider amendments to an area
municipal official plan to designate a supply of land for development up
to the time frame of this Plan, including expansion to urban area
boundaries, provided that:
a) the amendment is only undertaken as part of a comprehensive
review of the area municipal official plan;
b) the amendment is supported by an analysis which evaluates
and demonstrates the need for designating the additional lands,
which shall address how the area municipality is achieving or
plans to achieve the growth management objectives of Policy
7.3.10;
c) the amendment recognizes phasing of development in
accordance with the Region's 20-year servicing plan; a~
d) the amendment is supported by an analysis evaluating the
achievement of the +° forecasts and policies of both the
area municipal official plan and this Plan, particularly those
matters outlined in Policy ~~ 7.3.12;
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e) a secondary plan is prepared, based on the following:
i) an approved watershed plan;
ii) the area is sufficiently large to create a new community,
or to round out an existing community;
iii) the area is contiguous to an existing Urban Area;
iv) sequential development;
v) the area is serviceable by full municipal water and
sanitary sewerage systems;
vi) environmental impact studies, in accordance with Policy
2.3.42;
vii) the growth management objectives of Policy 7.3.10;
viii) prescribed unit mixes and minimum and/or combined
densities;
f) secondary plan areas shall be developed to 75% of their
planned dwelling unit capacity, with a minimum of 25% of the
medium and high density units, prior to the approval of
development in adjacent secondary plan areas;
g) the area municipal services required to support the expansion
are within the financial capability of the area municipality; and
h) the potential for land-use conflicts between existing agricultural
uses and new Urban System uses. Consideration may be given
to implementing zoning regulations to alleviate conflicts through
buffering.
This policy will not serve to restrict the expansion of an area municipal
urban area boundary, where the area municipal comprehensive review
demonstrates that the municipality is moving significantly toward
achieving the growth management objectives of Policy 7.3.10.
(Basis - HK, consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, s. 6.10.2
& s. 6.11.2 of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions Report regarding phasing of growth and urban
boundary expansion, and other proposed policy amendments)
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7.3.14 Oro mi ininir~~+li+i^ ~+ro ^r~nni ir~rv^rl +^ imr~lom^n+ r,hocorl rlov^In rim^n+
r ~ r r ~
tkN.~„ r,r~r+r^+i^r, ^f ~~^~y p!N;-;c. Agricultural uses shall
continue to be permitted and encouraged in areas not designated for
development in an area municipal official or secondary plan but which
are within the Urban Area boundaries of this Plan.
(Basis - Consistent with 6.10.2 of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report
regarding phasing of growth)
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7.3.15 Area municipal official plans shall contain detailed phasing policies
which, in consultation with the Region, set out short-term
implementation strategies to provide for adequate land, infrastructure
and public facilities over a minimum of 5 years, and which encourage
maximum utilization of existing infrastructure and development
opportunities prior to extending development and redevelopment into
the undeveloped areas of the municipality.
(Basis - HK)
Section 8 -Urban System
8.1.1 To establish an Urban System of distinct Urban Areas that are
s~°+c+~~c~rrcmr+^-'~','~ adaptable and able to evolve into healthy and complete
sustainable communities that balance growth in population, with
growth in employment.
(Basis - HK and consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan,
and other proposed policy amendments)
8.2.1 Urban Areas shall be planned and developed with regard for the
principles of adaptability over time, sustainable development, harmony
with nature and diversity and integration of structures and functions. In
addition, the planning and development of Urban Areas shall be based
on the following principles:
a) amore compact urban form which promotes transit-supportive
Urban Areas and accommodates the population and
employment ta-r~i;ts in °^'i^„ ~.3.~ forecasts in Policies 7.3.3
and 7.3.4;
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
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b) a mixture of uses in appropriate locations, with particular
consideration given to Centres and Corridors;
c) intensification, with particular regard to Policies 4.3.2, ~B
7.3.10 and S2R~ 8B.2.5 d);
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
d) good urban design principles;
e) increased public transit usage;
f) linkages for pedestrians and cyclists which link communities
internally and externally and to the public transit system;
g) a grid system of arterial roads, and collector roads, where
necessary, to provide for atransit-supportive road pattern while
recognizing environmental constraints; and
h) a Greenlands System that complements and enhances the
Urban System.
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8.3.E Schedule 'A' designates Waterfront Places along the Lake Ontario
waterfront at the following locations:
a) Frenchman's Bay;
b) Whitby Harbour;
c) Oshawa Harbour;
d) Port Darlington; and
e) Port of Newcastle.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.5 Waterfront Places shall be developed as focal points along the Lake
Ontario waterfront, ^nrl ovhihi+ having a mix of uses ^n~ -,++r~„+ nonnlo
fnr n „~rio+„ of roocnr~c integrated with the Greenlands System.~l-ie
Uses may include residential, commercial, marina,
recreational, tourist, and cultural and community ~s facilities.
QooirJon+i I niJ ~on+ nnnnr+~ ini+ioc ~.~ho nor~cd~W~tr~
''`'. The scale of
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development shall be based on and reflect the characteristics of each
Waterfront Place. Where appropriate, Waterfront Places should be
planned to accommodate the following:
a) minimum average density of 135 residential units per net
hectare;
b) maximum 20% low density residential; and
c) minimum floor space index of 2.0 for non-residential uses.
(Basis - Consistent with s. 6.3.1 of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report to
represent "Waterfront Villages" as locations of potential development
and intensification)
8.3.6 The area municipalities, in consultation with the Region and other
agencies having jurisdiction ~y shall prepare plans to detail-~k-ei-r
r~eEt+~~° ^~~^~°~ ^'~„° the boundaries and land uses +n~#e of
Waterfront Places in their respective official plans. These plans
should:
a) consider environmental constraints and opportunities;
b) maximize access to Waterfront Places by a variety of
transportation modes, such as roads, public transit, water, and
trails;
c) emphasize the unique landscape features and heritage
resources of each Waterfront Place to strengthen community
identity;
d) consider opportunities to develop east-west natural corridors to
link Waterfront Places and natural areas along the waterfront,
and to develop north-south corridors along creek valley
systems; and
e) consider opportunities to increase public access to lands
because of their ecological, cultural or recreational value
through acquisition or other means.
(Basis - Consistent with s. 6.3.1 of the Growing Durham
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
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8.3.7 Regional Council shall initiate a streetscape improvement program in
Urban Areas along Regional roads.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.8 Notwithstanding Policy 8.2.2, Schedule 'A' designates areas within
Urban Areas to be developed on:
a) private drilled wells and private sewage disposal systems;
b) private drilled wells and municipal sanitary sewerage facilities;
and
c) municipal water systems and private sewage disposal systems.
If deemed desirable by Regional Council and the Council of the
respective area municipality, such Areas may be developed in
accordance with the intent of this Plan on full municipal services and
the provisions of Policy 6.3.4. Development on private services shall
be subject to the relevant provisions of Policies 96.2.10, 96.2.11 and
96.2.12.
Prior to any development on partial or full private services, Regional
Council shall investigate the feasibility of providing full municipal
services through:
i) additional capacity resulting from water supply or sanitary
sewage plant expansions; or
ii) servicing alternatives, such as communal systems.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.9 Where urban development is designated in areas presently
characterized by agricultural activities, Regional Council and the
Council of the area municipality shall secure an orderly withdrawal of
agricultural activities. In addition, an area municipal Council may place
such areas in an agricultural or holding zone in the respective area
municipal zoning by-laws.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.10 Commercial uses shall be concentrated in locations that are supportive
of the function of Regional and Local Centres and Corridors, in
accordance with the policies of this Plan.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.11 Existing shopping centres shall be encouraged to redevelop with a full
array of compatible uses, particularly residential uses, in accordance
with any other relevant provisions of this Plan.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.12 For the purposes of this Plan, Regional Interest in commercial planning
shall be based upon the following:
a) Any commercial proposal of 56,000 m2 or larger, on an
individual or cumulative basis; or
b) Any commercial proposal that would have the potential to
negatively impact the planned function of a Regional Centre.
(Basis - HK)
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8.3.13 Regional Council shall require the preparation of a retail impact study
for any retail commercial development proposal that is of Regional
interest, in accordance with Policy 8~g 8.3.12.
(Basis - HK)
8:3-1-~
8.3.14 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Councils of the area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of:
a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan
and the provisions of this Section, and particularly Policy 8.2.1;
b) a variety of mixed uses and intensification;
c) urban design guidelines and solutions; and
d) policies to promote transit-supportive development forms and
patterns.
(Basis - HK)
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Sub-Section 8A -Centres and Corridors
8A.1.5 Corridors shall be developed in accordance with the principles
contained in Policy 8.2.1 and the following:
a) promoting public transit ridership through
n hinhor rocirJnnfi~l ~nnoi4ioc onrl nnmrinnf fnrm well
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designed development, having a mix of uses at higher densities;
(Basis - HK)
b) sensitive urban design that orients development to the corridor,
complemented by the consolidation of access points;
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.4.2 and s. 6.5.2 of the Growing
Durham Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding policies to support intensification and
Greenfield land development)
c) maintaining and enhancing historical main streets by integrating
new forms of development with existing development; and
d) preserving and enhancing cultural heritage resources~~.
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~/ i~T4i+~crcutiv'rrai-~~a~-c.- °c-°a.
(Basis - HK)
8A.2.2 Centres shall be classified in a hierarchy of functions as follows:
a) Regional Centres shall be planned and developed in
accordance with Policy 8A.1.2 as the main concentrations of
urban activities within area municipalities, providing a fully
integrated array of '+~~, e#ic~se~ee--ate °"~"`~~
~es~°~+~~;,~1-~r~reside~a#+al u-ses~ commercial, major retail,
residential, recreational, cultural, government and major office
uses. Generally, Regional Centres shall function as places of
symbolic and physical interest for the residents, and shall
provide identity to the area municipalities within which they are
located.
(Basis - HK)
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b) The Regional Centres in downtown Oshawa and downtown
Pickering are recognized as Urban Growth Centres in
accordance with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, and shall function as, the dominant Centres within
the Region, with specific emphasis on effise major office,
business and administrative services;
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.3.1 of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report
and with terminology of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe)
c) Local Centres designated in area municipal official plans shall
be planned and developed in accordance with the following:
i) Urban Centres shall be planned and developed similar to,
but generally smaller in scale than, the Regional Centres
in order to serve large segments of Urban Areas through
the provision of uses which complement those offered
within the Regional Centres;
ii) Community Centres shall be planned and developed
similar to, but generally smaller in scale than, the Urban
Centres and shall serve small segments of Urban Areas
through the provision of uses which complement those
offered within the Urban Centres; and
iii) Neighbourhood Centres shall be planned and developed
similar to, but generally smaller in scale than, the
Community Centres and shall serve the day-to-day
needs of the residents of the surrounding neighbourhood.
8A.2.3
(Basis - HK)
Centres shall be planned to accommodate the following:
a) Urban Growth Centres (downtown Oshawa and downtown
Pickering):
i) density of 200 persons and jobs combined per gross
hectare;
ii) minimum 80% high density residential; and
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iii) minimum floor space index of 3.0 for non-residential
uses;
b) Regional Centres (Lake Ontario Shoreline Urban Areas):
i) minimum average density of 170 residential units per net
hectare;
ii) minimum 80% high density residential; and
iii) minimum floor space index of 2.5 for non-residential
uses;
c) Regional Centres (Beaverton, Cannington, Sunderland,
Uxbridge, Port Perry and Orono);
i) minimum average density of 30 residential units per net
hectare; and
ii) maximum 50% low density residential;
d) Local Urban Centres (Lake Ontario Shoreline Urban Areas):
i) minimum average density of 65 residential units per nef
hectare;
ii) minimum 10% high densify residential; and
iii) minimum floor space index of 2.0 for non-residential
uses; and
e) Local Community and Neighbourhood Centres: as determined
in area municipal official plans.
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.3.1 and Appendix E of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding urban structure elements)
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8A.2.4 Regional Centres shall be the primary and priority locations for public
investment, including public buildings and community facilities and
services.
(Basis - HK)
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8A.2.5 Area municipal official plans shall include detailed policies, or a
Secondary Plan, for the development of any new Regional Centre,
addressing:
a) guidelines for the integration of Jec-at transit services with the
road network;
b) urban design guidelines to promote transit supportive land uses;
c) design standards to promote pedestrian-oriented development
and transit friendly facilities; and
d) intensification and mixed-use objectives of this Plan.
(Basis - HK)
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8A.2.6 Prior to the consideration of an amendment to this Plan for the purpose
of designating a new Regional Centre, Regional Council shall select
and retain, at the expense of the proponent, a qualified consultant to
prepare a retail impact study to ensure that the proposal does not
unduly affect the planned function and viability of any designated
Regional Centre on Schedule 'A', or any Local Centre designated
within area municipal official plans.
(Basis - HK)
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8A.2.7 Prior to the consideration of the expansion of an existing Regional
Centre, as detailed in an area municipal official plan, it shall be
determined if there is a Regional Interest in accordance with Policy
8.3.9. Where there is a Regional Interest, a retail impact study shall be
required to justify such expansion, and ensure that the proposal does
not unduly affect the planned function and viability of any other Centre.
(Basis - HK)
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8A.2.8 Prior to the designation of a new Local Centre in an area municipal
official plan or the expansion of an existing Local Centre, the Council of
the area municipality shall determine if there is a Regional Interest in
accordance with Policy 8~9 8.3.12. Where there is a Regional
Interest, a retail impact study shall be required to justify such
designation or expansion and ensure that the proposal does not unduly
affect the planned function and viability of any other Centre.
(Basis - HK)
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8A.2.9 Regional Corridors are designated as an overlay of the main
designation on Schedule 'A', Regional Structure. Local Corridors may
be designated in area municipal official plans, ~^~~+";„ +"°' ;,,;nn nr°M, in
accordance with the provisions of this Plan.
(Basis - HK, and to clarify the intent of Regional Corridors and their
role as structural element of the ROP)
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8A.2.10 Regional Corridors shall be planned and developed in accordance with
Policy 8A.1.5 as and the relevant Policies of the main designation, as
higher density mixed-use areas,~"~^" 'n^'~ ~~'° rr°c~i~T°~.-ini'+ci^a~os,`Y' ~°rc?°.
..nrd `°~,in° r.r°~±c ,e,;+h "ir."°r ,~°„~;+;°~ supporting higher order transit
services and f°~+~ ~r~nn ,'v,""y"~g~ef pedestrian oriented d-es+g~
development, as detailed in area municipal official plans. The
Regional Corridors shall provide efficient transportation links to the
Regional Centres as well as other centres in adjacent municipalities.
(Basis -Consistent with revised Policy 8A.2.10 above)
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8A.2.11 Local Corridors, designated in area municipal official plans shall be
planned and developed in accordance with Policy 8A.1.5 as mixed-use
,~~~+;~i ~n~ nvmm°rviN~ areas, with appropriate densities to support
frequent transit service. The Local Corridors shall provide efficient
transportation links to the Regional Centres and/or Local Centres
within Urban Areas supporting transit routes with frequent, local
service.
(Basis - HK, and consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
8A.2.12 Corridors that are associated with Living Areas, in accordance with
Section 8B, shall be planned to accommodate the following:
a) Regional Corridors:
i) minimum average density of 140 residential units per net
hectare;
ii) minimum 60% high density residential;
iii) minimum floor space index of 2.5 for non-residential
uses; and
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iv) ultimate build-out, to demonstrate that higher density
targets would not be precluded;
b) Local Corridors:
i) minimum average density of 65 residential units per net
hectare;
ii) minimum 10% high density residential; and
iii) minimum floor space index of 2.0 for non-residential
uses.
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.3.1 and Appendix E of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding urban structure elements)
8A.2.13 Regional Corridors that are associated with Employment Areas, in
accordance with Section 8C, shall be planned to accommodate a
minimum average density of 40 employees per net hectare.
Employment Area uses with the greatest potential for high employee
densities are encouraged to locate along Regional Corridors.
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.3.1 and Appendix E of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding urban structure elements)
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8A.2.14 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, ~e~asia-s-ef the area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of:
a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan
and provisions of this Section, particularly Policies 8A.1.2 and
8A.1.5;
b) boundaries, as well as land use designations, of all
Q^^~^n^' ^^~" ^^^' Centres, including Urban Growth Centres;
(Basis - HK, consistent with the Growth Plan for GGH to
implement UGCs and other proposed policy amendments)
c) a network of walkways, civic squares and parks;
d) requirements for the preparation of traffic access studies;
e) development of higher densities;
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f) transit nodes;
g) policies to ensure and guide the development of housing in
Regional and Local Centres; and
h) policies to ensure that generally, new development along
Corridors shall either front or flank the roadway. Reverse lotting
along Corridors should only be permitted where other design
solutions are not feasible. The approach for designating the
extent or detailed delineation of corridors shall be determined by
the area municipality.
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8A.2.15 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Plan to the contrary, area
municipalities may recognize special purpose commercial areas and
may include specific provisions in area municipal official plans and
zoning by-laws to distinguish the function of these areas.
(Basis - HK)
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8A.2.16 In the preparation of area municipal zoning by-laws, Councils of the
area municipalities shall develop permissive zoning within Regional
Centres and along Regional Corridors as an incentive to implement
higher density, mixed-use development in these areas consistent with
the intent of this Plan.
(Basis - HK)
Sub-Section 8B - Livin_g Areas
8B.2.2 Subject to the inclusion of appropriate provisions and designations in
the area municipal official plan, the following uses s~4 may also be
permitted in Living Areas:
a) Local Centres and Corridors, in accordance with the provisions
of Sub-Section 8A; a~
b) major retail uses; and
c) Employment Area uses which are not obnoxious in nature.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
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8B.2.3 Greenfield Living Areas, not subject to the higher density provisions of
Section 8A for Centres and Corridors shall be planned to
accommodate the following:
a) Lake Ontario Shoreline Urban Areas:
i) minimum average density of 50 residential units per net
hectare; and
ii) maximum 70% low density residential;
b) Other Urban Areas:
i) minimum average density of 20 residential units per nef
hectare; and
ii) maximum 75% low density residential.
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.3.1 and Appendix E of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding urban structure elements)
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8B.2.4 In the consideration of development applications in Living Areas,
regard shall be had for the following:
a) the intent of this Plan to achieve a compact urban form,
including intensive residential, office, retail and service and
mixed uses along arterial roads and in conjunction with present
and potential transit facilities;
b) the use of good urban design principles including, but not limited
to, the following:
i) the concentration of commercial uses into Centres and
Corridors, with particular emphasis on common internal
traffic circulation and restricted access to arterial roads
by means of service or collector roads, wherever
possible;
ii) the attenuation of noise through measures other than
fences, such as innovative designs, berms and the
orientation of higher density developments; and
iii) the orientation and design of buildings to maximize the
exposure to direct sunlight;
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c) the provision of convenient pedestrian access to public transit,
educational facilities and parks;
d) a grid pattern of roads;
e) the provision and distribution of parks, trails, pathways and
educational facilities;
f) the types and capacities of the existing municipal services,
infrastructure and the feasibility of expansion; and
g) the balance between energy efficiency and cost.
(Basis - HK)
AREA MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL PLANS
(Basis - HK)
8~4
86.2.5 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, ref the area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of:
a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan
and provisions of this Section, particularly r-A~~jF Policies 86.2.3
and 88.2.4;
(Basis - HK)
b) boundaries and land uses of communities within Living Areas,
together with population, density and intensification
policies/targets which implement the objectives of this Plan;
c) various housing in terms of density, range, tenure, and
affordability within Regional and Local Centres and Living Areas
in accordance with Section 4; and
d) designations and criteria for the intensification of various land
uses.
(Basis - HK)
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Sub-Section 8C -Employment Areas
8C.1.1 "°^~^^^' ~^~ ~~^~' The Region, in cooperation with the r^~ ~^^~'~ ^f +h°
area municipalities, shall maximize the employment potential of
designated Employment Areas.
(Basis - HK)
8C.1.3 The Region shall discourage the consumption of
Employment Area lands +r~ten~ed~e~-s~riaa--u-ses by retail
commercial uses.
(Basis - HK)
8C.1.4 °°^~^~^' ~^~'n^~' The Region shall ensure that an adequate supply of
vacant, serviced land is maintained within designated Employment
Areas to meet immediate demands and provide sufficient market
choice.
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and s.
6.7.2 of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and
Policy Directions Report regarding supply of Employment lands)
8C.1.5 'The Region shall ensure that Employment Areas are
easily accessible.
(Basis - HK)
8C.1.6 #~eg~a-ls+l The Region shall promote the beautification of
Employment Areas, particularly those adjacent to major transportation
routes.
(Basis - HK)
8C.2.1 Employment Areas, as designated on Schedule 'A', ski^" "° ~ ~°°~' f^r
are set aside for uses that by their nature require separation from
sensitive uses, or benefit from locating close to similar uses. Permitted
uses may include manufacturing, assembly and processing of goods,
c°~~ service industries, research and development facilities,
warehousing, offices, business parks, T~~~ d Nerco^M! °°^: °.c° ~~°°°,
hotels, storage of goods and materials, Y°¢°~' ~^~^Y°"^~~°°°, freight
transfer and transportation facilities. Such uses shall be designated in
appropriate locations in the respective area municipal official plans, in
accordance with the provisions of this Plan. Rural Employment Areas,
as designated on Schedule 'A', shall be developed in accordance with
the provisions of Sub-Section 9B.
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(Basis -Consistent with terminology of the Growth Plan for the GGH
and the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy
Directions Report)
8C.2.2 Residential uses shall not be permitted in Employment Areas. Other
sensitive uses may be permitted as an exception, subject to applicable
policies in area municipal official plans.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
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8C.2.3 Employment Areas adjacent to facilities such as the Oshawa Harbour,
water pollution control and water supply plants, electric power
generating stations and airports shall generally be reserved for those
industries that benefit from locating in close proximity to such facilities.
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.4 Industrial activities characterized by fumes, vibration and noise shall be
confined to sites that are well-removed and buffered from Living Areas.
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.5 It is the intent of this Plan to encourage prestige employment uses with
high employment-generating capacity and greater architectural,
landscaping and sign controls along Highways 401 and 407, and Type
A and Type B arterial roads. Area municipal official plans shall
designate areas for prestige development and specify design and
landscaping controls for such areas. Other employment uses may also
be permitted by designation in area municipal official plans.
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.6 Uses declared to be obnoxious under the provisions of any applicable
statutes, regulations or guidelines shall not be permitted in
Employment Areas.
(Basis - To provide greater clarity on what uses are permitted within
Employment Areas)
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8C.2.7 Employment Areas shall be developed in such a manner as to
accommodate the employment #as forecasts indicated in }~
~a Policies 7.3.3 and 7.3.4, In addition, to ensure that employment
growth remains balanced, at least 50% of all forecast employment is
planned to be accommodated in designated Employment Areas.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
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8C.2.8 'The Region, in conjunction with tr",° ~'^~'n^~'° ^f the
area municipalities, shall detail the employment gets forecasts for
Employment Areas in accordance with ~~5 Policies 7.3.3 and
7.3.4, to be used as guidelines in the preparation of area municipal
official plans and/or zoning by-laws. In addition, regard must be given
to Policy 3.2.2 supporting the jobs to population target ratio of 50%.
(Basis - HK and consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
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8C.2.9 In the development of Employment Areas, provisions shall be made for
transit.
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.10 ' , The Region and area
municipalities and the owners of land affected shall cooperate in the
beautification of new and existing industrial parks.
(Basis - HK)
BUSINESS PARKS
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.11 Business parks shall be comprehensively designed and developed to a
high architectural standard, including the provision of landscaped open
space.
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.12 The overall amount of office development allowed in a business park
shall be such that it does not adversely impact Centres.
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.13 Business parks shall be row+r;,.+o.~ +„ +h~~o encouraged in locations
with close proximity and good access to Type A arterial roads,
freeways, GO stations or other transit services within Employment
Areas. Such areas shall be compatible with surrounding uses and
shall not exceed the capacity of the Transportation System, including
the provision of transit.
(Basis - HK)
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(Basis -Combined with Policy 8C.2.13 below)
PERSONAL SERVICE AND RETAIL USES
(Basis - HK)
8C.2.14 Limited personal service and retail uses, serving the immediate
Employment Area may be permitted as a minor component, provided
that such uses do not exceed 10% of the aggregate gross floor area. In
any case, a single use shall not exceed 500 m2, subject to the
inclusion of appropriate provisions in the area municipal official plan
and/or zoning by-law.
(Basis - To provide greater clarity regarding the scale of personal
service and retail uses permitted in Employment Areas and consistent
with s. 6.7.2 of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions Report regarding retail uses in Employment
Areas)
8~7
Cmr~l~~imori+ ~ror+ in ~nihinh ;+ ;~ ~„~~+o~l ~n~ Retail sales as~,,;,~ an
ancillary component (10% or less of the gross floor area of the main
building) of an industrial operation~k-af4 may also be permitted, subject
to the inclusion of appropriate provisions in the area municipal official
plan and/or zoning by-law.
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(Basis - To provide greater clarity on the scale of ancillary uses are
permitted within Employment Areas, and consistent with s. 6.7.2 of the
Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy
Directions Report regarding retail uses in Employment Areas)
MAJOR RETAIL USES
(Basis - HK)
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Major retail uses shall not be permitted in Employment Areas, except
where currently designated as a permitted use in an area municipal
official plan.
(Basis - To restrict the permissions of major retail in Employment
Areas based on pre-consultation discussions with area municipal staff.)
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(Basis - HK, policy no longer required because Oshawa Official Plan
appropriately designates the use.)
EMPLOYMENT AREA CONVERSIONS
(Basis - HK)
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rnliinlni ~nih°rn i+ is nc+nhlichni-J +hn+•
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The conversion of Employment Areas lands shall only be considered
through a municipal comprehensive review pursuant to the provisions
of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. In the case of a
downtown area or a regeneration area, re-designations shall be
considered through a comprehensive review pursuant to the provisions
of the Provincial Policy Statement.
(Basis -Consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and s. 3.1.2
and s. 6.7.2 of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions Report regarding the appropriateness for
Employment Area conversions)
8C.2.18 Decisions of Regional Council to refuse applications, or non-decisions
of Regional Council on applications, for the conversion of Employment
Areas, shall not be subject to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board,
pursuant to the Planning Act.
(Basis -Consistent with the Planning Act and s. 6.7.2 of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding the importance of protecting the Region's
Employment Areas)
AREA MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL PLANS
(Basis - HK)
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8C.2.19 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Ge~s+ts~f the area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of:
a) policies and designations to implement the intent of this Plan
and provisions of this Section, particularly Policies 8C.2.1,
~.~ ^ Qr' ~ ~ ~, Qr'~~a+~~8~~0 8C.2.2, 8C.2.7, 8C2.8,
8C.2.10 and 8C.2.16;
(Basis - HK)
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b) policies to achieve efficient and intensive use of Employment
Areas ch^II h^ r~r^~ii~^r-1•
(Basis - HK)
c) criteria for the location of the various uses allowed in this
designation; a+~d
(Basis - HK)
d) urban design guidelines;
(Basis - HK)
e) detailed plans to demonstrate how density targets will be
achieved at ultimate build-out; and
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.7.2 of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report
regarding the development of Employment lands.)
f) landscaping standards.
(Basis - HK)
Sub-Section 9A -Prime Agricultural Areas
9A.1.2 °°^~^^^' ~'^~ ~^^~' The Region shall discourage fragmentation of the
agricultural land base.
(Basis - HK)
9A.1.3 The Region shall encourage the consolidation of
agricultural parcels of land.
(Basis - HK)
9A.1.4 'The Region shall pursue actions by the Federal and
Provincial Governments, and any other authorities having jurisdiction,
to support the Region's agricultural industry.
(Basis - HK)
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Sub-Section 9B -Rural Settlements
9B 2 1 ~ ° Q°rvinn in nnnci ~I},.,}inn ~eii}h }h° ~r°n mi inininoli}i°o ~eiill °o}^hlic h
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~nii}h }h° n~i°r~+ll rv ir'+I nnn~ ilr.}inn }n rn°} in Dnlinv Q Z F The rural
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population ++, forecasts presented in Policies 7.3.3
and 7.3.4 represent an allocation of development potential in the Rural
System, not a target to be achieved. Area municipalities shall ensure
that the total amount of development proposed, from all rural
severances and within all Rural Settlements, as defined by this Plan,
conforms with these ++~S forecasts.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
96.2.15 This Plan recognizes that there are distinct clusters of non-farm
residential development that exist in the Rural and Greenlands
Systems that have been identified in area municipal official plans
and/or zoning by-laws. Residential infill development within the
boundary of such clusters may be permitted, provided:
a) the infill development is not located adjacent to a Provincial
highway or a Type A arterial road;
b) the infill development is privately serviced and meets the
standards of the Region and the Ministry of the Environment;
c) it is demonstrated that surrounding agricultural operations have
the ability to carry on normal farm practices, ^ ~°+°rmin°,~ ""
}h° ~Aini }ni of ~nrin~ it}, ir° onrl ~nnr}•
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(Basis - HK)
96.2.28 The area municipalities shall ensure that development and site
alteration, and the establishment of new uses on „ existing lots of
record in existing Rural Employment Areas are consistent with the
policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan or the Greenbelt
Plan, as applicable.
(Basis - HK)
Sub-Section 9C - Regional Nodes
9C.1.1 Existing Regional Nodes are designated ;r, +~egi,~„~ Q~ ~-~-Q~~T~
on Schedule `A'. The development of these Nodes shall complement
the goals of this Plan and where applicable, conform with the Oak
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Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Greenbelt Plan, as applicable.
No new Regional Nodes shall be permitted.
(Basis - HK)
Section 10 -Greenlands System
10.3.6 The lands designated as Major Open Space Areas and Waterfront
Areas to the east and west of the Whitby/Oshawa/Courtice Urban Area
form an integral part of the Greenlands System and shall be
maintained for their ecological functions and as urban separators. This
policy is not intended to preclude the intent of Policy 435 13.2.4 and
Schedule 'F' of this Plan.
(Basis - HK)
Sub-Section 106 -Oak Ridges Moraine Areas
106.1.1 The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, and the accompanying
Conservation Plan provides land use and resource management
planning direction for protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine's ecological
and hydrological features and functions. °°^~^^n' ~'^~ ~°^~' The Region
is committed to the implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan.
(Basis - HK)
106.2.7 An environmental impact study, in accordance with Policy 2.3.42, shall
include a natural heritage evaluation and/or a hydrological evaluation,
as detailed in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan where new
development or site alteration is proposed within the minimum area of
influence surrounding a key natural heritage feature and/or a
hydrologically sensitive feature as identified by the Table in Part III of
the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. This evaluation shall:
a) demonstrate that the development and site alteration applied for
will have no adverse effects on the features and functions of the
key natural heritage feature and/or the hydrologically sensitive
feature;
b) identify planning, design and construction practices that will
maintain and, where possible, improve or restore the health,
diversity and size of the key natural heritage feature and/or
hydrologically sensitive feature;
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c) in the case of an application relating to land in a Natural Core
Area, Natural Linkage Area or Countryside Area, demonstrate
how connectivity within and between key natural heritage
features and, hydrologically sensitive features will be maintained
and improved during and after construction;
d) determine whether the minimum vegetation protection zone is
sufficient to protect the features and its functions and if not,
specify whether a greater protection zone is necessary; and
e) ensure compliance with the requirements of the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans Canada where fish habitat is of concern.
0 o~i~l~ i~ n .~+nrl/nr ~ h~irlrnlnrvin~l o~i~l~ io4inri
f) ~nafu~aa--ki~ritag~tie ,~9TO~~~----
An environmental impact study may result in a minimum
vegetation protection zone greater than that specified in the
Table in Part III of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.
(Basis - HK)
Section 10C -Waterfront Areas
10C.2 POLICIES
(Basis - HK)
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10C.2.1 When an environmental impact study is required for a development
application along the Lake Ontario waterfront, further to the matters
listed in Policy 2.3.42, the study shall also address:
a) impact on the shoreline, creeks, wetlands and near-shore
wildlife habitat and aquatic characteristics;
b) opportunities for the appropriate portions of the subject
lands to be included in a natural corridor system along
the waterfront and creek valleys;
c) impact on lake water quality; and
d) the acceptability of soil quality (as determined by the
Provincial or Federal authority having jurisdiction) if the
development proposal involves lakefilling.
(Basis - HK)
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10C.2.2 A continuous Lake Ontario waterfront trail is recognized as a primary
method of providing public access to the waterfront and for connecting
waterfront areas, such as waterfront places, and open spaces.
Regional Council shall support the ongoing development of a
continuous and coordinated Lake Ontario waterfront trail, and shall
support the area municipalities, conservation authorities, Provincial
agencies, community groups and the private sector, in the
development of the trail. The connection of the waterfront trail with
other trails is encouraged for the purpose of forming aRegion-wide
trail network.
(Basis - HK)
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10C.2.3 Those areas designated on Schedule 'A' as tourist activity/recreational
nodes, may be permitted to develop, provided that such uses are in
accordance with the provisions of this Plan, and any provisions of an
area municipal official plan.
(Basis - HK)
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10C.2.4 Regional Council recognizes the presence and importance of the
Trent-Severn Waterway as part of the Historic Canal System and as a
recreational and tourism resource. The review of area municipal
official plans and development proposals adjacent, or in proximity to,
the waterway, particularly waterfront development, will include
consideration for protection and enhancement of the waterway and the
comments of appropriate waterway authorities.
(Basis - HK)
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10C.2.5 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, Councils of area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies to implement the
intent of this Section, particularly Policies 10C.1.2, 10C.1.3 and
10C.2.2.
(Basis - HK)
Section 11-Transportation System
11.3.1 This Plan provides for the protection and development of an integrated
hierarchy of roads comprised of freeways, arterial, collector and local
roads. Schedule 'C' -Maps 'C1' and 'C2', Road Network, designate
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freeways, Type A, Type B and Type C arterial roads within the Region,
without regard to present or future jurisdiction. Area municipal official
plans shall designate the grid network of collector roads. This Plan
does not imply that Regional Council will assume the authority of roads
shown on Schedule 'C' -Maps 'C1' and 'C2' which are not under the
jurisdiction of Q°rvinn~l ~„~,nnil fihe Region.
(Basis - HK)
11.3.7 R°ninn^' r.,..nnil The Region recognizes the importance of the
Provincial freeway system, including Highways 401, 404, 407, 115 and
35, in fostering continued economic development and reducing the
Transportation System capacity deficiencies at the western limit of the
Region. To improve the Provincial freeway network, Regional Council
supports the accelerated implementation of:
a) the extension of the Highway 407 freeway and transitway to
Highway 35/115, including two high-speed freeway and
transitway connections to Highway 401;
b) the expansion of Highway 401, including the construction of new
or improved interchanges;
c) the extension of Highway 404 and the related widening of
Highways 12 and 48; and
d) improvements to Highways 7, 7A and 7/12.
Although, freeways are shown on Schedule 'C' -Maps 'C1' and 'C2',
^~+Road Network, these highways are under the jurisdiction of the
Ministry of Transportation, which has sole responsibility for such
matters as standards, design criteria and widening requirements.
(Basis - HK)
11.3.8 The Ministry of Transportation has ini+i^+°,r ^n in,~i"i,~,,.,1 Cn~,irnmm~n+nl
"-.-s.,e~${~el~t-te~~t°~.-rrminTn~'r~cr ~i'. nlirvmm~n+c of determined a technically
preferred route for the Highway 407 East freeway/transitway, including
two north/south freeway and transitway connections between
Highways 401 and 407 ~w;+"inn ^nrri,-lnr ^en -,"ems-T"~ "mini+" of
Qnrtiinn I Qn^+r! 7Q ~+nr7 ~+ imilnr fro°~ein" nnnnon+inn ~n,i+hin n nnrrirJr~r
nnn°r~+ll" in +h° „mini+„ of Q°ninn~l Qn~rl Z/I as illustrated on Schedule
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amendment to this Plan.
(Basis -Consistent with the current status of Highway 407 East)
TRANSIT PRIORITY NETWORK
(Basis - HK)
11.3.18 In support of existing and future transit services, development adjacent
to Transportation Hubs, Commuter Stations and Transit Spines
designated on Schedule 'C' -Map 'C3', Transit Priority Network, shall
provide for:
a) complementary higher density and mixed uses in accordance
with Policies 8A.2.3, and 8A2.13, where Transit Spines are
within Regional Corridors;
(Basis -Consistent with s. 6.3.1 and Appendix E of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding Transit Villages)
b) buildings oriented towards the street, to reduce walking
distances to transit facilities;
c) facilities which support non-auto modes including: drop off
facilities, bus bays, bus loops, bus shelters, walkways, trails and
other pedestrian and cycling facilities; and
d) limited surface parking and the potential redevelopment of
existing surface parking.
For the purposes of this Policy, development adjacent to a
Transportation Hub or Commuter Station shall be within a 500 metre
radius of the station.
(Basis -Consistent with Growth Plan for the GGH, and s. 6.3.1 and
Appendix E of the Growing Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario
and Policy Directions Report regarding Transit Villages)
11.3.21 Regional Council supports the extension of GO rail service to
Bowmanville, Uxbridge and the Seaton community within the Pickering
Urban Area as indicated on Schedule 'C' -Map `C3', Transit Priority
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Network. Regional Council supports the investigation of improved
transit connections from GO Rail services to the Region's northern
municipalities. In addition, Regional Council supports the investigation
of further extensions of rail passenger service along existing rail
corridors, including the C.P.R. Havelock Line and the C.N.R. Uxbridge
Line.
(Basis - HK)
11.3.25 Schedule 'C' - Map 'C4', Strategic Goods Movement Network,
identifies preferred haul routes that are planned to accommodate
commercial vehicles on a year round basis, and which link major
generators of traffic. Infrastructure to support this
network will be considered as part of the capital works program and
will be subject to budgetary considerations.
(Basis - HK)
11.3.30 ""^,~-~,;-r; The Oshawa Harbour shall be maintained as a commercial
port facility in the Region until such time as studies have been
completed for both Oshawa Harbour and St. Marys Cement dock
facility in the Municipality of Clarington, after which the role of the
Oshawa Harbour may be reconsidered.
(Basis - HK)
11.3.33 In the consideration of development applications abutting or adjacent
to arterial roads a ;~e~c~°+~~^ ^~ ^^t~~+;.,~ +r.,n~,+ ~~;no~ ~,,,~ r„~ ~+o~
Regional Council and Councils of the area municipalities shall have
regard to the Region's guidelines and other area municipal guidelines
where applicable.
(Basis - HK)
AREA MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL PLANS
(Basis - HK)
11.3.37 In the preparation of area municipal official plans, s-ef the area
municipalities shall ensure the inclusion of policies and designations to
implement the intention of this Plan and the provisions of this Section,
particularly Policies 11.3.1, 11.3.3, 11.3.17, 11.3.18, 11.3.25, 11.3.34
and 11.3.35.
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Schedule 'F' -Specific Policy Area D, Potential Future Growth Areas,
is a reflection of the Region's long-range potential urban structure. It
provides a context for growth and infrastructure planning. It is not a
land-use designation, nor an actual urban boundary expansion.
The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2006 provides
policy requirements for managing growth, including the conditions for
expansion of settlement area boundaries. Any expansions to the
Urban Area boundaries designated in the Regional Official Plan, may
only be approved through further amendment to the Regional Official
Plan, in accordance with applicable provincial plans and policies,
including the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2006.
The Region will not entertain an
amendments in the Future Growth
future urban expansions shall be by
comprehensive review.
y privately initiated official plan
Areas for urban expansion. All
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(Basis -Consistent with s. 4.3 of the Growing Durham, Recommended
Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report regarding future urban
lands)
Section 14 - Implementation
14.2 GENERAL POLICIES
14.2.1 It is the intention of 'the Region to implement this Plan
by utilizing the powers conferred upon it by the Planning Act, the
Municipal Act, and such other statutes as may be applicable.
(Basis - HK)
14.2.2 The Plan recognizes that the implementation of any policy herein
requires that the 'Region have the legal jurisdiction to
do so. Specifically, this Plan is not intended to, in any way, infringe,
nor is it to be interpreted as in any way infringing, on the statutory
rights, powers or prerogatives of any other legal jurisdiction, except as
the Region has the legal authority to do so.
(Basis - HK)
14.2.3 The Durham Regional Official Plan establishes a framework to guide
the Region's growth and development. It is the intent of ~eg+9r~al
Ceu-rasa-4 the Region that the Regional Official Plan provide general
guidelines for the preparation of detailed planning documents by the
area municipalities. The level of detail in the Regional Official Plan is
intended to sufficiently ensure the achievement of the Regional goals
outlined in the Plan.
(Basis - HK)
14.3.1 Area municipalities are requested by 'the Region to
prepare and adopt forthwith a new area municipal official plan or
appropriate amendment to existing official plans in conformity with this
Plan.
(Basis - HK)
14.8.12 In Prime Agricultural Areas and Major Open Space Areas, any
severance applications for agricultural and agricultural-related uses
shall be +tfed considered in accordance with Sub-Section 9A and
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Policy 10A.2.3. Where applicable, such severance applications will
conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, which
contains restrictive lot creation policies that are intended to maintain,
improve or restore the ecological and hydrological integrity of the
Moraine; and the Greenbelt Plan, which contains restrictive lot creation
policies that are intended to support long-term agricultural production
and economic activity and long-term sustainability of the Natural
Heritage System within the Protected Countryside.
(Basis - HK)
14.8.13 "°^~^^^' ~'^~ ~^^~' The Region shall annually monitor severance activity
within the Region.
(Basis - HK)
14.10 REVIEW AND MONITORING
(Basis - HK)
14.10.1 A comprehensive review of this Plan may be r°~~,-~-~~. undertaken as
required, at any time to incorporate new objectives, policies and
specific designations. This Plan will be reviewed, in whole, or in part,
not less frequently than every five years to ensure that it continues to
embody the policies of Regional Council and to ensure that it has
regard for matters of provincial interest, conforms to Provincial Plans,
and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statements.
(Basis -Consistent with the Growth Plan for the GGH)
14.10.2 The Region, in consultation with the area municipalities will monitor the
following key growth management objectives on a regular basis:
a) employment forecasts coincident with the release of relevant
Census of Canada information, and updates to the Growth Plan
for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
b) the achievement of the minimum intensification rates for each
area municipality, as detailed in Schedule E -Table 'E9' and
the overall Regional target of 40% intensification overall within
the built-up area, including the following key growth areas:
i) Regional and Local Centres;
ii) Regional and Local Corridors; and
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iii) Waterfront Places;
c) the achievement of the overall 50 people and jobs combined per
gross hectare in greenfield areas; and
d) the achievement of the increasing densities in the Urban Growth
Centres of Oshawa and Pickering, in relation to the combined
density of 200 people and jobs per gross hectare.
(Basis -Consistent with s. 5.1.9, s 6.11.2 and s. 6.12.2 of the Growing
Durham, Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions
Report regarding implementation and monitoring of the Growth Plan for
the GGH)
Secfion 75 -Interpretation
15.14 Schedule 'F' -Specific Policy Area € D, Potential Future Growth Areas
referenced in ,Se^+~^^ ~'~.`'.F Policy 13.2.4, recognizing "Potential
Future Growth Areas", is not permitting any new development of the
lands and these areas do not constitute land-use designations within
the Regional Official Plan.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Sub-Section 15A -Definitions
Active Transportation: means any method of travel that is human-powered,
such as walking and bicycling.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Built-up Area: means all land within the built boundary.
(Basis -Consistent with the Growth Plan for the GGH and other proposed policy
amendments)
Built Boundary: means the limits of the developed urban area as identified on
Schedule A -Regional Structure.
(Basis -Consistent with the Growth Plan for the GGH and other proposed policy
amendments)
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~~ Business r,~~ °.".°!! "° ~°fin°rl ~c Park: means areas comprised of corporate
offices oriented to and serving the business community, research and
development facilities and light industries.
(Basis - HK)
Community Improvement Plan: means a plan for the community improvement
of a rr~mmi ini+„ imnrn„°m°n+ project area.
(Basis - HK)
Comprehensive Review: means an official plan review which is undertaken by
the Region, or an official plan amendment which is undertaken by the Region, in
consultation with the respective area municipalities. A comprehensive review
also includes an official plan review or an official plan amendment initiated by an
area municipality that is in conformity with this Plan. This shall include an area
municipal official plan amendment to expand an urban area boundary in
accordance with the approval of a secondary plan. For the purpose of this Plan,
Comprehensive Review shall also mean a "municipal comprehensive review" in
accordance with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, where
applicable.
(Basis -Consistent with the Growth Plan for the GGH and other proposed policy
amendments)
Conversion: means a redesignation from Employment Area to another urban
designation, or the introduction of a use that is otherwise not permitted in the
Employment Areas designation.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Downtown Area: means a designated Centre characterized by its historical
significance, as a focal point for the broader community.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Floor Space Index (FSI): means the ratio of gross floor area of a building to its
respective lot area. For example, a lot with an area of 10,000 square metres
would support a building of 25,000 square metres or more, based on an FSI of
2.5.
(Basis - Consistent with the recommendations of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report)
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Greenfield: means all undeveloped lands within a designated Urban Area that
are not within the built-up area.
(Basis -Consistent with the Growth Plan for the GGH)
Greyfield Site: means a previously developed property that is not contaminated.
They are usually, but not exclusively, former commercial properties that may be
underutilized, derelict or vacant.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Gross [Density]: is a means of measuring the ratio of people, jobs or units to a
broad land area (e.g. greenfield areas). This measurement excludes significant
natural heritage features (wetlands, coastal wetlands, woodlands, valley lands,
areas of natural and scientific interest, habitat of endangered species and
threatened species, wildlife habitat and fish habitat) and major infrastructure
(freeway/transitway rights-of-way, hydro corridors, hydro generation stations and
airports).
(Basis - Consistent with the recommendations of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report and other
proposed policy amendments)
High Density [housing]: means stacked townhouse and apartment dwelling
units in mid-rise grade related or high-rise apartment buildings.
(Basis - Consistent with the recommendations of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report and other
proposed policy amendments)
Low Density [housing]: means single detached and semi-detached dwelling
units.
(Basis - Consistent with the recommendations of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report and other
proposed policy amendments)
Major Office: means freestanding office buildings of 10,000 m2 or greater, or
with 500 or more jobs.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
oe+..~i ui~+reh~~~cec Major Retail flee: means large-scale, retail operations and
commercial facilities, having a rv,;~~ gross leasable area of 2,000 she
m2 or greater and shall not include supermarkets or department stores.
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(Basis - Consistent with the recommendations of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report, and other
proposed policy amendments)
Net [Density]: is a means of measuring the ratio of people, jobs or units to the
developable parcel level.
(Basis - Consistent with the recommendations of the Growing Durham,
Recommended Growth Scenario and Policy Directions Report and other
proposed policy amendments)
Regeneration Area: means an area designated in an area municipal official
plan through a municipal comprehensive review, with vacant lands and/or
buildings that are in need of revitalization that will foster growth and physical
change and bring new life to the area. These areas may include brownfield or
greyfield sites.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Sensitive Uses: means such uses as residences, senior citizen homes,
elementary & secondary schools, day care facilities, provincial healthcare
facilities, places of worship and other similar institutional uses, and recreational
uses which are deemed by an area municipality to be sensitive.
(Basis -Consistent with other proposed policy amendments)
Sustainable Communities: means complete and healthy communities where:
a) people's needs for daily living are met without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs by providing
convenient access to an appropriate mix of jobs, local services, a
full range of housing, and community infrastructure and alternative
transportation options through transit-supportive development;
b) there is an appropriate ratio of population to jobs;
c) decisions are based integrating social, economic and
environmental considerations; and
d) people can live, work and play in a safe, vibrant, healthy and
prosperous environment.
(Basis -Consistent with the Durham Region Strategic Plan and other proposed
policy amendments)
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LEGEND FOR PROPOSED REGIONAL OFFICAL PLAN AMENDMENT
EXHIBITS 1 TO 5
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Intensification Allocations, 2015 - 2031
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Waterfront Places 135 units/nh Max 2.0
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Greenfield living areas (not part of regional Min average? Max
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Attachment 5
To Report PSD-031-09