PPS Policy #

Policy

Response

 

c) avoiding development and land use patterns which may cause environmental or public health and safety concerns; d) avoiding development and land use patterns that would prevent the efficient expansion of settlement areas in those areas which are adjacent or close to settlement areas; e) promoting…….cost-effective development patterns and standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs; f) improving accessibility for persons with disabilities and older persons by addressing land use barriers which restrict their full participation in society; h) promoting development and land use patterns that conserve biodiversity.

redevelopment of an existing structure.

The Site has access to full municipal services and is close to existing local parks, churches, trails and schools.

Accessibility of units will be addressed at the time of the building permit application.

Public service facilities are available, such as local schools.

The development pattern is proposed to be an efficient use of the Site.

1.1.2

Sufficient land shall be made available to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of land uses to meet projected needs for a time horizon of up to 25 years.

Within settlement areas, sufficient land shall be made available through intensification and redevelopment and, if necessary, designated growth areas.

The proposed development will help the City meet the full range of current and future residential needs through intensification.

The intensification can be accommodated for the proposed development as it is a redevelopment opportunity within an existing land use pattern.

The Site will provide for residential infilling within an existing settlement area in the form of a multiple unit dwelling.

1.1.3.1

Settlement areas shall be the focus of growth and development.

The proposal enhances the vitality of the municipality, as