Town of Richmond Hill Draft New Official Plan - Chapter 4

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LAND USE POLICIES 1 2 Previously Authorized Uses in ORM Countryside Areas 9. In accordance with Section 17(1) of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP), nothing in this plan applies to prevent the use or the erection or location of a place of worship on Part of Lot 1, Concession 3 EYS, more particularly known as Parts 2 and 3, 65R-11373 provided that the applicant has demonstrated to the Town’s satisfaction that all the requirements set out in Section 17 (1) a), c) and d) of the ORMCP have been met. 4.10.3.2 DESIGN It is the policy of Council that: 3 4 5 6 7 Leadership in Design 1. The Town may develop a strategy to enhance the physical presence of open fields, meadows, agricultural areas, hedgerows, and treelines by identifying priority areas to undertake naturalized plantings, restoration works, or other appropriate ecological design measures to strengthen the rural character of the ORM Countryside area. Building a Strong, Vibrant Identity and Character 2. Development shall be designed to enhance the physical presence of open fields, meadows, agricultural areas, hedgerows, and treelines through naturalized plantings, restoration strategies or works, or other appropriate ecological design measures to sustain and strengthen the rural character of the ORM Countryside area. 3. Development within the Hamlet of Gormley Conservation Plan Area shown on Appendix 8 (Gormley Heritage Conservation District) of this Plan shall be designed to sustain and strengthen the rural heritage character of the area over the long term in accordance with the Gormley Heritage Conservation District Study and Plan which has been approved by Council. 4. The Town shall encourage the linkage of a trail system through the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) area in accordance with the provisions of the ORMCP. 4.10.4 GREENBELT PLAN PROTECTED COUNTRYSIDE The Greenbelt Plan policies apply within Richmond Hill only to those lands within major river valleys as defined by Provincial regulations and shown on Schedule A2 (Land Use) of this Plan. There are two land use designations for the lands within the Greenbelt Plan Area: Natural Core and Greenbelt Plan RICHMOND HILL OFFICIAL PLAN 4-45 DRAFT MAY 6, 2010
LAND USE POLICIES Protected Countryside. Lands within the Natural Core designation are subject to the policies of Section 4.10.5 (Natural Core) of this Plan. Lands within the Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designation area are subject to the policies of this Section. Greenbelt Protected Countryside areas include those lands within the Greenbelt Plan area lying outside of the Natural Core areas shown on Schedule A2 (Land Use) of this Plan. The purpose of the Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designation area is to maintain and, wherever possible, improve or restore the ecological integrity of natural features and functions within the Greenbelt Plan area. Lands within the Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designation area shall be protected over the long term to maintain and, wherever possible, enhance the size, diversity, health, connectivity, and resiliency of the Greenway System. 4.10.4.1 LAND USE It is the policy of Council that: 1. The following uses shall be permitted in the Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designation shown on Schedule A2 (Land Use) of this Plan: a. Fish, wildlife and forest management; b. Conservation projects and flood and erosion control projects; c. Transportation, infrastructure, and utilities subject to the policies in Section 4.10.4.1.4 of this Plan; d. Low-intensity recreational uses; and e. Unserviced parks. 2. The permitted uses shall be in accordance with the Greenbelt Plan. 3. It is intended that lands within the Greenbelt Plan Protected Countryside designation area are to be set aside for environmental protection and shall eventually be acquired by the Town or another appropriate public agency. 4. Street crossings, where necessary, may be permitted provided that the need and appropriate location of the street has been addressed in the MESP. 5. Stormwater management works may be permitted subject to the following criteria: a. The stormwater management works are appropriate to its location, design and sizing in respect of achieving best management practices; b. The location, dimensions, design and technical requirements for stormwater management works are addressed in the MESP on a community wide basis; c. The stormwater management works are designed to enhance the adjacent context of the area and maintains the ecological integrity or 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DRAFT MAY 6, 2010 4-46 RICHMOND HILL OFFICIAL PLAN
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