2. PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT (PPS 2014)
When reviewing a planning application to determine if the requested Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA) makes sound planning, it is imperative that the proposed development is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statements (PPS): “The Provincial Policy Statement provides policy direction for appropriate development while protecting resources of provincial interest, public health and safety, and the quality of the natural environment. It (PPS) recognizes that the wise management of development may involve directing, promoting or sustaining growth. Land use must be carefully managed to accommodate appropriate development to meet the full range of current and future needs, while achieving efficient development patterns."
“Section 1.1.1 Healthy, liveable and safe communities are sustained by:
a) promoting efficient development and land use patterns which sustain the financial well-being of the Province and municipalities over the long term;
COMMENT:
The subject development will be an infilling development and a re-development of the subject lands. The re-development of existing residential lands for a new, residential apartment building is an efficient and effective utilization of these lands.
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b) accommodating an appropriate range and mix of residential (including second units, affordable housing and housing for older persons), employment (including industrial and commercial), institutional (including places of worship, cemeteries, and long-term care homes), recreation, park and open space, and other uses to meet long-term needs;
COMMENT:
The OPA and ZBA will establish policy and regulatory framework for a residential apartment building. The requested OPA and ZBA will ensure residential policy is applied consistently across the property. The policy and regulatory framework will allow for alternative residential rental apartment units. Residential apartment units are an alternative residential accommodation needed in the city.