Discussion Paper #1 - Background Report - March ... - Town of Innisfil

f) the adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services andwaste management systems;g) the minimization of waste;h) the orderly development of safe and healthy communities;h.1) the accessibility for persons with disabilities to all facilities, services and matters to which this Act applies;i) the adequate provision and distribution of educational, health, social, cultural and recreational facilities;j) the adequate provision of a full range of housing;k) the adequate provision of employment opportunities;l) the protection of the financial and economic well-being of the province and its municipalities;m) the co-ordination of planning activities of public bodies;n) the resolution of planning conflicts involving public and private conflicts;o) the protection of public health and safety; andp) the appropriate location of growth and development.q) the promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be orientedto pedestrians.The matters of Provincial interest are not listed in any particular order and are not intended to indicate that any onematter is more important than another.2.2 Provincial Policy2.2.1 Provincial Policy Statement, 2005Section 3(1) of the Planning Act authorizes issuance of policy statements on matters of municipal planning which areof provincial interest. The current Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) came into effect on March 1, 2005, and outlinesthe Province’s policy regarding matters of land use, employment, housing, public space, infrastructure, energy,resources, natural heritage, water, agriculture, cultural heritage and public health and hazards. All municipal landuse planning policy must be consistent with the policies of the PPS. Municipalities are also expected to implementthe policies of the PPS into their own land use planning framework. The Provincial Policy Statement is currentlybeing reviewed by the Province to determine if revisions are warranted.The PPS provides three overarching principles, each with a number of supporting policies. The three principles areas follows:1. Building Strong CommunitiesEfficient land use and development patterns that support livable and healthy communities, protect the naturalenvironment and public safety, and promote economic growth.2. Wise Use and Management of ResourcesIn order to maintain the long-term prosperity of the Province environmental health and social well-being dependon the protection of natural heritage, water, agriculture, mineral and cultural heritage and archaeologicalresources.Town of Innisfil - Zoning By-law Update Page 5Discussion Paper No. 1: Background Review