Discussion:

Provincial Policy Statement, 2020

The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) provides direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development and sets the policy foundation for regulating the development and use of land in Ontario.

Policy 1.1.1 of the PPS states:

“Healthy, liveable and safe communities are sustained by:

The semi-detached dwelling represents an efficient development that will have no adverse impact on the financial well-being of the City, land consumption, and servicing costs, accommodates an appropriate range of residential uses, and optimizes investments in transit. The zoning amendment is consistent with Policy 1.1.1.,

Policy 1.1.3.1 of the PPS states:

“Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and development.”

Policy 1.1.3.2 of the PPS states:

“Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities and a mix of land uses which:

The parcel is located within the settlement area. The zoning amendment promotes a land use that makes efficient use of land and existing infrastructure. Active transportation options and transit services are located near the parcel. The zoning amendment is consistent with PPS Policies 1.1.3.1 and 1.1.3.2.

The proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 8600 is consistent with the PPS.