OP Volume 1 – Primary Plan

6.3 Residential

The lands designated as “Residential” on Schedule D: Land Use provide the main locations for housing in Windsor outside of the City Centre Planning District. In order to develop safe, caring and diverse neighbourhoods, opportunities for a broad range of housing types and complementary services and amenities are provided.

The following objectives and policies establish the framework for development decisions in Residential areas.

6.3.1 Objectives

NEIGHBOURHOODS

6.3.1.2

To promote compact neighbourhoods which encourage a balanced transportation system.

INTENSIFICATION , INFILL & REDEVELOPMENT

6.3.1.3

To promote selective residential redevelopment, infill and intensification initiatives.

MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION

6.3.1.4

To ensure that the existing housing stock is  rehabilitated.maintained and

SERVICE & AMENITIES

6.3.1.5

To provide for complementary services and amenities which enhance the quality of residential areas.

HOME BASED OCCUPATIONS

6.3.1.6

To accommodate home based occupations.

SUFFICIENT LAND SUPPLY

6.3.1.7

To ensure that a sufficient land supply for residential and ancillary land uses is available to accommodate market demands