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Ontario Trail Conference June 2010

Ontario Trail Conference June 2010. Kara Van Myall, MCIP, RPP, OALA, CSLA. Land Use Planning. Land use planning is the term used for a branch of public policy which encompasses various disciplines which seek to order and regulate the use of land in an efficient and ethical way.

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Ontario Trail Conference June 2010

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  1. Ontario Trail Conference June 2010 Ontario Trails Conference 2010 Kara Van Myall, MCIP, RPP, OALA, CSLA

  2. Land Use Planning Land use planning is the term used for a branch of public policy which encompasses various disciplines which seek to order and regulate the use of land in an efficient and ethical way. Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  3. Physically healthy community Quality of life Addressing economic impacts Sense of place / identity Community cohesiveness Crime prevention Land Use Planning Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  4. Land Use Planning • Integrate trail development into community planning and design Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  5. Land Use Planning Provincial Policy Statement Upper Tier Official Plans Lower Tier Official Plans Trails Masterplans Subdivision Process Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  6. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2005 Section 1.0 of the PPS relates to Building Strong Communities for the long-term prosperity, environmental health and social well-being of communities as it relates to managing change and promoting efficient land use and development patterns. Land Use Planning Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  7. Land Use Planning • Tools we have • Official Plans • Zoning By-laws • Subdivision Plans (new development opportunities) • Trail Masterplans / Trail Advisory Committees (enhancing and retrofitting) Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  8. Land Use Planning • Official Plans • Primary tool for long-range planning Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  9. Land Use Planning • Bruce County Official Plan (BCOP) • County Council encourages the development of recreational trails including hiking trails, canoe routes, the Bruce Trail, biking skiing, snowmobile trail.” • “County Council encourages local municipalities to determine if the provision of trail linkages, as part of a new development, would facilitate the development of a comprehensive trail system throughout the County” Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  10. Land Use Planning • Local Official Plan (LOP) • “The Town supports (1) the establishment of pedestrian and motorized trails. • (2)A regional trail system which focuses on the interconnection of urban settlement area and the linkage of recreational destinations. • (3) Provision of long-range trail opportunities through the preparation of a Trail Masterplan” Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  11. Land Use Planning • Zoning By-laws • Regulatory aspects that implement the Official Plan Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  12. Land Use Planning • Subdivision PlansWe can impose conditions including dedication of lands for park purposes and highways (including pathways for pedestrians and bicycle) Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  13. Land Use Planning • Subdivision Plans Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  14. Land Use Planning • Subdivision Plans Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  15. Land Use Planning • Trail Masterplans • Assess current situation and makes recommendations for future opportunities “The purpose of the trails plan is to illustrate the concept and design intent for the trail network within the study area” Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  16. Land Use Planning • Trail Masterplans Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  17. Land Use Planning • Trail Masterplans Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  18. Land Use Planning • Trail Masterplans Ontario Trails Conference 2010

  19. Land Use Planning Thank you! Ontario Trails Conference 2010

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