PART 1 – Introduction

The logistics sector is a key component of the international, national, and local economy. Over $100 billion in goods cross the Windsor/Detroit border annually. The transport sector consists of international transport companies such as Schneiders, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, FedEx, United Parcel Service & DHL, regional carriers such as Titanium Transportation Group Inc. and Manitoulin Transport, local independent firms, and individual owner-operators. Companies such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Canadian Tire have their own logistics fleet and/or contract out fleets to third parties.

The main purposes of this study are to ensure that Transport Terminal are appropriately located and prohibited, that the provisions for a Transport Terminal are consistent with the policy direction of the Official Plan, and, most importantly, that a Transport Terminal is not detrimental to surrounding existing and potential land uses, infrastructure, and municipal services.

Part 2 - Background describes the regulatory environment at the Federal, Provincial, and Municipal levels regarding the freight transport sector.

Part 3 - Planning Framework is an in-depth review of applicable planning policies, documents, and processes that provide the planning and land use basis for Part 4.

Part 4 - Moving Forward will review various concerns and recommend, if appropriate, various actions that should be taken to satisfy the main purposes of the study

Part 5 - Conclusion provides a summary of the study and groups actions by time frame.

Consultations

The following individuals and their departments were consulted on all aspects of the study:

• City of Windsor – Building Division

Joe Baker, Manager of Permits / Deputy Chief Building Official
Rob Vani, Manager of Inspections / Deputy Chief Building Official

• City of Windsor - Office of the City Clerk

Gary Cian, Senior Manager, Policy, Gaming, Licensing & By-law / Deputy Licensing Commissioner
Craig Robertson, Supervisor of Licensing / Deputy Licensing Commissioner
Bill Tetler, Manager of By-law Enforcement

• City of Windsor – Officer of the City Engineer

Dwayne Dawson, Executive Director Operations / Deputy City Engineer
France Isabelle Tunks, Senior Manager Engineering / Deputy City Engineer

• City of Windsor – Office of the City Solicitor

Wira Vendrasco, Deputy City Solicitor

• City of Windsor – Planning Division

Neil Robertson, Manager of Urban Design
Chris Aspila, Senior Planner – Policy & Special Studies
Adam Szymczak, Senior Planner - Zoning
Vincent Wen, Planning Co-op Student

• City of Windsor – Transportation Planning

Jeff Hagan, Transportation Planning Senior Engineer