Planning Primer: Planning in Ontario Secondary Planning. Melanie Knight, Planner Community Planning ext

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1 Planning Primer: Planning in Ontario Secondary Planning Melanie Knight, Planner Community Planning ext

2 What we ll cover: The Planning Act The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) The Official Plan The Zoning By-law Secondary Planning Secondary Plans Development Application process Elmvale Acres

3 Planning Hierarchy Secondary Plans / CDPs

4 The Planning Act The province establishes the rules for municipal land use planning through the Planning Act. Purposes of the Act: promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment; provide for a land use planning system led by provincial policy; integrate matters of provincial interest in provincial and municipal planning decisions;

5 The Planning Act continued... The province establishes the rules for municipal land use planning through the Planning Act. Purposes of the Act: provide for planning processes that are fair by making them open, accessible, timely and efficient; encourage co-operation and co-ordination among various interests; and recognize the decision-making authority and accountability of municipal councils in planning.

6 The Planning Act establishes: Types of Development Applications for example Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, Site Plan Control Application When to circulate an application complete application Complete application means that the application has met the minimum requirements for technical studies and plans Minimum timeframe for the City to review the application, deem it complete and circulate the application to public and technical agencies

7 The Planning Act establishes: Timelines for processing applications for example Council must render a decision within a specific timeframe or an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board may be launched Public Consultation Requirements for example posting of signs, mailing of notices, advertisement of meetings

8 The Planning Act establishes: Opportunities for Public Input Statutory Public Meetings and Hearing Opportunities for Appeal lack of decision dissatisfaction with decision Approval Authorities City Council, Delegated Authority, Committee of Adjustment, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario Municipal Board

9 Planning Hierarchy Secondary Plans / CDPs

10 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014) Issued under the Planning Act by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Sets the policy foundation for regulating the development and use of land in Ontario Guides municipalities in creating their planning policies, as the policies adopted by the City shall be consistent with the direction of the PPS

11 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014) Building Strong Communities Wise Use and Management of Resources Protecting Public Health and Safety

12 The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014) Provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. Key part of Ontario s policy-led planning system, it sets the policy foundation for regulating the development and use of land. It also supports the provincial goal to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Ontario.

13 Example: Settlement Areas Settlement areas are urban areas and rural settlement areas, and include cities, towns, villages and hamlets. Ontario s settlement areas vary significantly in terms of size, density, population, economic activity, diversity and intensity of land uses, service levels, and types of infrastructure available.

14 Official Plan Secondary Plans / CDPs Provides a vision of the future growth of the City Provides policy framework to guide its physical development in 20-year horizons Legal document that addresses matters of provincial interest defined by the Provincial Policy Statement under the Ontario Planning Act Approved by the Province

15 The Official Plan guides the physical growth and development of the municipality: Where land uses will go Where services will be needed/provided What lands will be preserved from development How decisions will be made How consultation will occur

16 Volume 1: Official Plan Section 1: Introduction Section 2: Strategic Directions Section 3: Designations and Land Use Section 4: Review of Development Applications Section 5: Implementation Section 6: Schedules Section 7: Annexes

17 Schedule B: Urban Policy Plan

18 Official Plan Designations Traditional Mainstreet (black dots) Arterial Mainstreet (orange dots) General Urban Area (yellow) Central Area (light pink) Mixed Use Centre (bright pink) Major Open Space and Urban Natural Features (greens)

19 Volume 2A: Secondary Plans Former Ottawa, Former Nepean, Former Rockcliffe, Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan, Montreal Road Secondary Plan, Scott Street Secondary Plan, Old Ottawa East Secondary Plan, Wellington Street West Secondary Plan, Bank Street Secondary Plan, Bayview Station Secondary Plan etc. Volume 2B: Site-Specific Policies Former Cumberland, Former Gloucester, Former Kanata Volume 2C: Village Plans All are part of the Official Plan, and subject to the full Official Plan Amendment process

20 The Official Plan Online

21 Zoning By-law Secondary Plans / CDPs Passed by the councils of municipalities can regulate land use elements such as: Restricting use of land Restricting erecting, locating or using of buildings Contaminated lands; sensitive or vulnerable areas Natural features and areas Construction of buildings or structures Loading or parking facilities

22 Zoning By-law - geoottawa

23 Secondary Planning 1. What is Secondary Planning? 2. How do we do Secondary Planning? 3. What is a Secondary Plan? 4. Why we do we have Secondary Plans?

24 Secondary Planning Community Design Plans (CDPs) Concept Plans Transit Oriented Development Plans (TODs) Area Zoning Studies Secondary Plans

25 Secondary Planning How do we do it? Secondary Planning studies are undertaken in a variety of ways at the City: Lead by the City with City staff Lead by the City with consultants hired to undertake the process (City oversees the process) Lead and funded by the applicant as a result of a development application or proposal (City oversees the process) Lead and funded by the applicants/developers (City oversees the process)

26 What is a Secondary Plan? Council-approved document 20-year horizon A sub-plan of the City s Official Plan Created under the authority of the Planning Act (legal document) Statutory Document

27 What is a Secondary Plan? A tool to implement secondary planning studies such as a CDP Specific to a geographic area (i.e. boundary of a CDP or TOD or area-specific) Conforms to Official Plan (may result in changes to Official Plan)

28 Secondary Plans Why have them? Official Plan policies are broad (City-wide), while the provisions in zoning are very specific A Secondary Plan provides area-specific direction that is expecting future development An example of the contents of a Secondary Plan (specific to the area/site): Objectives and purpose Goals and principles Land use designations, building heights and locations Mobility Public realm

29 The Development Review Process Six most common applications The Planning Process Development Applications Online

30 6 Most Common Development Applications Application Category Land Use Lot Creation Lot Development Official Plan Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment Minor Variance Consent to Sever Plan of Subdivision Site Plan Control Public Meeting Planning / Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Committee of Adjustment Always. If delegated authority is withdrawn: PC / ARAC ONLY if delegated authority withdrawn: PC/ARAC Approval Authority City Council Committee of Adjustment Delegated to Director, Council if del. auth. removed Delegated to Director or Staff, Council if del. auth. removed Appeal Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) OMB, by owner only

31 The Planning Process 1. Pre-Application Consultation 2. Application Submission 3. Application Deemed Complete 4. Community Heads Up 5. Technical and Public Circulation 6. Posting of On-site Sign 7. Community Info and Comment Session 8. Issue Resolution and Report Preparation 9. Notice of Decision if delegated to staff 10.Notice of Public Meeting 11.Notice of Decision by Committee or Council 12.Post Approval Process

32 The Planning Process 1. Pre-Application Consultation 2. Application Submission 3. Application Deemed Complete 4. Community Heads Up

33 The Planning Process 5. Technical and Public Circulation 6. Posting of On-site Sign 7. Community Info and Comment Session 8. Issue Resolution and Report Preparation

34 The Planning Process 9. Notice of Decision if delegated to staff 10.Notice of Public Meeting 11.Notice of Decision by Committee or Council 12.Post Approval Process

35 Development Applications Online:

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38 Planning Hierarchy Secondary Plans / CDPs

39 Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre Secondary Plan Process Steps Community Visioning Workshop September Draft Secondary Plan Late October Open House #2 November Final Draft / Issue Resolution January 2017 Planning Committee / Council Feb / Mar 2017

40 How to get involved in the planning process for Elmvale Acres Contact File Lead or Ward Councillor Sign up for updates Share your thoughts on what you like and do not like about a development proposal Attend workshops or open houses Webpage: ottawa.ca/elmvaleacresredevelopment