City of Pickering Official Plan- Edition 6

Areas Requiring Special Policies
This section of the Plan contains special policies for
certain areas where additional detailed policies apply.
The Altona Forest Policy Area and Flood Plain Special
Policy Areas are identified on Schedule III. The
Community Improvement Areas include old Dunbarton
Village, Claremont, Brougham and Frenchman’s Bay.
The Frenchman’s Bay Community Improvement Project
Area (around Bayview Street) was completed in the
late 1980s.
CITY POLICY
Altona Forest
Policy Area
15.30 In its review of development proposed on
lands designated Altona Forest Policy Area,
on Schedule III, City Council,
(a) shall encourage proponents to consult
with the City and the Toronto and
Region Conservation Authority prior to
submitting development proposals to
determine whether the lands are within
the area to be acquired as part of the
Altona Forest, Petticoat Creek and its
tributary;
(b) may require the submission of an
Environmental Report, in accordance
with section 15.11;
(c) may require the submission of a detailed
stormwater report covering the site of a
proposed development and entire
subcatchment area to demonstrate
compliance with the comprehensive
stormwater management strategy
prepared for the Altona Forest Policy
Area, to the satisfaction of the City and
relevant agencies; and
(d) may require the submission of a
Construction Management Report in
support of proposed development
outlining site management measures to
be undertaken during construction to,
(i) control construction debris;
(ii) prevent erosion and sedimentation;
(iii) direct construction traffic;
(iv) ensure public safety; and
(v) address other matters as required.
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