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MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AREAS

6.9.1.1

To encourage multi-functional areas which integrate compatible commercial, institutional, open space and residential uses.

COMPACT FORM

6.9.1.2

To encourage a compact form of mixed use development.

SPECIAL IDENTITIES

6.9.1.3

To provide opportunities to create and maintain special area identities and focal points within Windsor.

VIABLE AREAS

6.9.1.5

To ensure the long term viability of Mixed Use areas.

TRANSPORTATION MODES

6.9.1.7

To increase the use of walking, cycling and public transportation within the designated Mixed Use area by fostering a strong live-work-shopping-recreation relationship.

PERMITTED USES

6.9.2.1

Uses permitted in the Mixed Use land use designation include retail and service commercial establishments, offices, cultural, recreation and entertainment uses, and institutional, open space and residential uses, exclusive of small scale Low Profile residential development.

FORM OF MIXED USE AREAS

6.9.2.2

Uses permitted in the Mixed Use land use designation include retail and service commercial establishments, offices, cultural, recreation and entertainment uses, and institutional, For the purpose of this Plan, Mixed Use development is further classified as follows:

1. Mixed Use Corridors which occupy linear street frontages with commercial, institutional and open space uses located immediately adjacent to the public right-of-way and residential uses located above grade; and

2. Mixed Use Centres which are large sites developed according to a comprehensive development plan or nodal developments at the intersection of Controlled Access Highways and/or Arterial roads. This type of Mixed Use development provides a regional, community or neighbourhood focal point with a pedestrian oriented design. open space and residential uses, exclusive of small scale Low Profile residential development.

LOCATIONAL CRITERIA

6.9.2.3

Mixed Use development shall be located where:

1. there is access to a Controlled Access Highway, Class I or Class II Arterial Roads or Class I Collector Road;

2. full municipal physical services can be provided;

3. public transportation service can be provided; and

4. the surrounding development pattern is compatible with Mixed Use development.