OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 4052 ... - District of Mission

8. utilize smarter and cheaper infrastructure and green buildings9. foster unique neighbourhood identity10. nurture engaged citizenshipBy using the checklist, the municipality can establish a consistent approachto be followed in reviewing each project that is to be developed within thecommunity. The checklist will assist Council when considering applications.Cedar Valley Environmental Management PlanThrough the adoption of the Cedar Valley Environmental Management Planin 1996, the District established its first comprehensive environmentalplanning approach to land development. The intent of the Plan is to protectand preserve environmentally sensitive area locations as urban developmentoccurs in Cedar Valley. The Plan includes the following objectives:• protect environmentally sensitive areas• enhance opportunities for urban development• achieve agreement on an environmental management approach• create development process efficiencies• achieve commitment from the Department of Fisheries and Oceansand the District of Mission to adopt and respect the EnvironmentalManagement PlanThe document was updated in 2005 and a Memorandum of Understandingbetween the District of Mission and the Department of Fisheries and Oceanswas signed to confirm the commitment to the process.The sustainable development guidelines in the Cedar Valley Plan includedthe following:• identifying developable versus non-developable land and preservingapproximately 1/3 of the entire development area for open space,environmental preservation and parks• integrating pedestrian greenways between schools, residential areasand other key community locales• optimizing utility of land by using different forms of density forsingle family lots as well as varied high density forms of residentialprojects• ensuring the integrity of the natural environment remains intactSilverdale Urban Residential: Environmental Management ApproachIn 2005 the District moved forward with its environmentally responsibledevelopment approach in adopting a comprehensive set of sustainabledevelopment policies and guidelines regarding the development of theSilverdale Urban Residential Area. The policy requires development in the3400-acre area to proceed on a phased basis, through the approval ofNeighbourhood Plans.District of MissionOfficial Community Plan – adopted July 28, 2008Protecting the Natural Environment24