City of Pickering Official Plan- Edition 6

CHAPTER THREE -- LAND USE
The land use strategy set out in this Chapter is derived from
the planning principles, goals and policies of Part One. An
integrated set of land use designations are established that
address the existing and future needs of the City’s urban,
rural and ecological systems in a balanced way.
The land use strategy involves eleven primary land use
categories. Subcategories are established where more
detailed land use classification is needed. Subcategories are
distinguished primarily on the basis of the level or intensity
to which an area is designed or intended to be used (i.e. the
“intensity of use” expected in an area). As well, some
subcategories are determined on the basis of location and/or
function.
Where required, additional land use policies for the urban
neighbourhoods and rural settlements are provided in
Part Three of this Plan (see Chapters Eleven and Twelve).
The City’s land use strategy provides for a compact urban
area in southern Pickering that would extend to include
Seaton and the Airport site (if developed) and a large rural
and open space area in west-central and northern Pickering.
This strategy is intended to promote land and resource
conservation; enhance community diversity; minimize
long-term infrastructure, transportation, energy and servicing
costs, and improve the overall quality of life in the
community. The land use strategy is supported by various
transportation, economic, housing, community services,
heritage, community design and resource management
strategies (see Chapters Four through Ten).
Primary
Land Use Categories
Open Space System
Mixed Use Areas
Regional Nodes
Employment Areas
Urban Residential Areas
Rural Settlements
Freeways and Major
Utilities
Agricultural Areas
Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas
Seaton Urban Study
Area
Potential Airport Site
Study Areas
The Land Use Structure is illustrated on Schedule I and is
provided at the back of this Plan. For convenience and
legibility, the Land Use Structure is shown in colour on
three separate sheets covering south, northwest and
northeast Pickering.
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