Background Report - Town of Georgina

TOWN OF GEORGINA, SUTTON SECONDARY PLAN REVIEW STUDY
BACKGROUND REPORT
2.0 BACKGROUND REPORT SUMMARIES
2.1 PLANNING - POLICY CONTEXT
2.1.1 Introduction
The Provincial Policy Statement, the Greenbelt Plan, Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,
the York Region Official Plan and the Town of Georgina Official Plan were reviewed to determine the policy
context for the Sutton Secondary Plan Study Area. The following is a brief summary of background information
from these policy documents that are pertinent to the Secondary Plan Study Area.
2.1.2 Policy Context
Provincial Policy Statement (2005)
The Provincial Policy Statement provides broad overall direction on matters related to land use planning and development.
The Provincial Policy Statement supports improved land use planning and management in order to
accommodate appropriate development to meet future needs through efficient land use patterns which promote
a mix of housing, employment, parks and open spaces, and transportation, especially pedestrian and alternative
modes of travel. The Preamble and Section 1.0 states:
“The fundamental principles set out in the Provincial Policy Statement apply throughout Ontario, despite regional
variations. To support our collective well-being, now and in the future, all land use must be well managed” and
that “Efficient land use and development patterns support strong, liveable and healthy communities, protect the
environment and public health and safety, and facilitate economic growth.”
Section 1.0 Building Strong Communities, appears to be the most pertinent section with respect to the Sutton
Secondary Plan Study Area. The following are excerpts from the subsections that are of particular relevance to
the Study Area:
“1.1.1 Healthy, liveable and safe communities are sustained by:
a) promoting efficient development and land use patterns which sustain the financial well-being of
the Province and municipalities over the long term;
b) accommodating an appropriate range and mix of residential, employment (including industrial,
commercial and institutional uses), recreational and open space uses to meet long-term needs;
c) avoiding development and land use patterns which may cause environmental or public health
and safety concerns;
d) avoiding development and land use patterns that would prevent the efficient expansion of settlement
areas in those areas which are adjacent or close to settlement areas;”
e) promoting cost-effective development standards to minimize land consumption and servicing
costs; and,
g) ensuring that necessary infrastructure and public service facilities are or will be available to meet
current and projected needs.”
The Planning Partnership • LGL Limited • Poulos & Chung • SCS Consulting • Cushman & Wakefield LePage | July 2008
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