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:
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a) promoting efficient development and land use patterns which sustain the financial well-being of the Province and municipalities over the long term;
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b) accommodating an appropriate range and mix of residential, employment (including industrial, commercial and institutional uses), recreational and open space uses to meet long-term needs;
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e) promoting cost-effective development patterns and standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs;
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f) improving accessibility for persons with disabilities and older persons by identifying, preventing and removing land use barriers which restrict their full participation in society.
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.