With respect to 1.1.1(c) – There are no known environmental or public health & safety concerns.

With respect to 1.1.1 (d) - The subject land is surrounded by existing developments and developments under construction, and does not prevent the efficient expansion of the settlement area.

With respect to 1.1.1(g) – The subject land is within an existing residential neighbourhood serviced by existing infrastructure, electricity generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems, and public service facilities.

With respect to 1.1.1(i) – Tree planting and lot-grading requirements will be fulfilled through the building permit process.

This amendment is consistent with policy 1.1.1 of the PPS.

1.1.3.1 Settlementareasshall be the focus of growth and development.

1.1.3.2 Land use patterns within settlement areas shall be based on densities and a m ix of land uses which:

  1. efficiently use land and resources;
  2. are appropriate for, and efficiently use, the infrastructure and pub lic service facilities which are planned or availab le, and avoid the need for their unjustified and/or uneconomical expansi on;
  3. minimize negative impacts to air quality and climate change, and promote energy efficiency;
  4. prepare for the impacts of a changing climate;
  5. support active transportation;
  6. are transit-supportive, where transit is planned, exists or may be developed;

This zoning by-law amendment will result in an infill development that complements the existing development pattern in the immediate area and promotes an efficient use of existing services and infrastructure. The recommended zoning by-law amendment promotes residential intensification and compact form of neighbourhood, and supports active transportation. Sidewalks are available and transit exists in the area. This amendment is consistent with policies 1.1.3.1 and 1.1.3.2 of the PPS.

The planning analysis and opinion provided in this report confirm that this zoning by-law amendment is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2020.

2. OFFICIAL PLAN (OP)

The subject land and the additional southerly portion are designated Residential Neighbourhood in Schedule ER- 2: Land Use Plan in the City of Windsor’s Official Plan, Volume 2, East Riverside Planning Area and fall within the Residential designation in Schedule D: Land Use, OP Volume 1.

The following objectives and policies support the requested zoning by-law amendment and are relevant in determining if the recommended amendment maintains conformity with the City of Windsor Official Plan:

Land Use: Residential – Policies (6.3.2), OP Vol.1

Permitted Uses

Types of Low Profile Housing