PLANNING POLICY ANALYSIS

2014 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT

The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), issued under the authority of Section 3 of the Planning Act “provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning” in order to ensure efficient development and the protection of resources. All planning applications, including Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendment applications are required to be consistent with these policies.

Section 1.1.1

Healthy, liveable and safe communities are sustained by:

The proposed long-term care facility is an efficient and appropriate form of development for the subject lands. It adds to the range and mix of housing types in the surrounding area, contributing to the long-term housing needs in the community, including specialized housing. The proposed land use supports employment opportunities in various forms throughout the development (i.e. care support and food services etc.). The proposed built form and density reflects a cost-effective development pattern that minimizes land consumption and servicing costs. The provision of long-term care resources encourages full participation in society by the future residents.

Section 1.1.3.1

Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and development, and their vitality and regeneration shall be promoted.

The subject lands are within a settlement area, being within the City of Windsor municipal boundary. The proposed development promotes vitality and regeneration of the vacant subject lands.