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Planning & Development
Committee Agenda
Monday, December 7, 2015
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7:00 pm
Chair: Councillor Johnson
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Information Report No. 09-15 Page2
Following consultation sessions with staff, key agencies, and Provincial
Ministries, the final background study: "Natural Environment & Countryside,
Policy Study Background Review" was released and presented to Council on
March 7, 2011, and to the public at a p!Jblic consultation meeting on
March 24, 2011.
The background study recommended that the system-based approach (Natural
Heritage System) be strengthened as the preferred direction for policy and
mapping regarding the natural environment, which is consistent with Provincial
and Regional policy direction. The study also contained other key
recommendations that are listed in Attach~ent # 2 to lnfoJrmation Report 09-15.
Since the completion of the background study, further changes to legislation and
new environmental initiatives were introduced whi~h have assisted staff in
developing a more comprehensive response to the changing environmental
policy regime. These legislative changes and initiatives include the following:
• Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's Lynde Creek Watershed Plan.
(2012)
• . The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Provincial Policy Statement of
2014
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's (TRCA's) Living City Policies for
Planning and Development in the Watersheds of the TRCA (November 2014)
• Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' Draft Guidelines on
Permitted Uses in Ontario's Prime Agricultural Areas (February 2015)
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• Central Lake Ontario's Wildlife Corridor Protection and Enhancement Plan
(March 2015)
• the declaration of the Rouge Park as a National Urban Park (May 2015)
• the Coordinated Review of Provincial Land Use Plans (2015)
• the approval of the Gredit Valley, Toronto and Region and Central Lake
Ontario Source Protection Plan (July 2015)
. 3. What is the City proposing?
The recommendations of the background study and the various initiatives and
legislative changes mentioned in Section 2 of this report were used to inform the
development of the proposed city-wide official plan amendment.
The proposed policy changes to the Pickering Official Plan are identified in
Appendix 1: Proposed Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan.
Related changes to the informational text of the Pickering Official Plan are
identified inAppendix II: Proposed Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering
Official Plan.
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4. What does the Amendment do?
4.1 Textual amendments
Eighty four different policy sections of the Pickering Official Plan are proposed to
be amended, while seven new policy sections are proposed to be added. The
changes primarily affect eight of fifteen chapters of the Plan dealing with the
Planning Framework, Land Use, Transportation, Economic Development,
Resource Management, Rural Settlements, Implementation, and Development
Review.
More specifically, the key changes proposed to the Official Plan text can be
summarized as follows:
Policy Theme Description of policy change
The Planning Framework· entrenching and better describing the
system-based approach (Natural Heritage
System) as the basis for Pickering's Ecological
System
Rural Population Forecast changing the rural population ''target" to a
"forecast" and decreasing the rural population
forecast in response to revised Provincial and
Regional policies, and in accordance with the
City's Detailed 20 Year Population Forecast
Rural Settlements removing policies regarding "Priority Rural
Settlements for New Growth" and "Minor
Expansions for Growth Hamlets Without
Amendment", and proposing a new policy that
would enable Council to consider the minor.
expansion of the boundaries of the hamlets of
Claremont and Greenwood through the
completion of a Provincial or municipally led rural
studies
Permitted uses in Prime revising and expanding the list of permitted uses
Agricultural Areas in Prime Agricultural Areas and associated
terminology to be consistent with Provincial policy
direction
Local Food promoting the availability of local food and
value-added products, and recommending that
Council develop a local food policy in relation to
the Region of Durham Food Charter and food
security
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Policy Theme Description of policy change
Freeways and Major Utilities refining the policies regarding Freeways and
Major Utilities in relation to key natural heritage
and hydrologically sensitive uses
Greenbelt Plan and Regional updating policies regarding key natural heritage
Official Plan Conformity features and hydrologically sensitive features,
rural settlement areas, lot creation, recreationai
uses, infrastructure, prime agricultural and
non-agricultural uses, and mineral aggregate
operations to conform to the policies in the .
Greenbelt Plan and the Regional Official Plan
High Aquifer Vulnerability, expanding and strengthening the policies related
Wellhead Protection, and to areas of high aquifer vulnerability, wellhead
Groundwater Discharge protection, and groundwater discharge areas
Areas '
New Policies new policy sections include: watershed plans and
their implementation; hazardous lands and
hazardous sites; conditions under which minor lot
grading may be considered within the Open
Space -Natural Areas designation
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New Definitions adding definitions for the terms "Dense Non-
Aqueous Liquid", "Dynamic Beach Hazard",
·"Hazardous lands", "Hazardous sites", "High
Aquifer Vulnerability", "Hydrologically Sensitive
Feature", "Key Natural Heritage Feature",
"Organic Solvents", "Vegetation Protection
Zone", "Water-related Hazards", "Watershed",
and "Wave uprush"
4.2 Schedule amendments
Various amendments are proposed to Schedule I -' Land Use Structure, and
Schedule II -Transportation System, to be consistent with updated mapping and
methodology from the Province, the Region of Durham, Conservation Authorities
and the results of environmental studies and infrastructure projects (e.g.,
Highway407 Environmental Assessment, revised floodplain mapping).
Furthermore, Schedule Ill -Resource Management, is being deleted and
replaced by new Resource Management schedules to simplify interpretation, and
to better differentiate between the various natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features, and other natural resources.
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More specifically, the key changes proposed to the Official Plan Schedules can
be summarizE~d as follows:
Schedule Description of changes
Schedule 1: Land Use Structure updating the Land Use Structure in
accordance with updated environmental
mapping from the Province, the Region of
Durham and Conservation Authorities, and
approved environmental reports, and to be
consistent with policy revisions in the
proposed official plan amendment
revising the Rural Study Areas reflected in
the Land Use Structure by limiting them to
the Rural Hamlets of Claremont and
Greenwood
Schedule !!:Transportation updating the Transportation System
System (Schedule II) to reflect the final alignment and
status of Highway 407, as well as changes to
the associated road network and road
classifications in Rural Pickering (e.g.
by-passes, closed roads, under and
overpasses), in accordance with the
recommendations of environmental
assessments and infrastructure projects
completed
Schedule Ill: Resource deleting Schedule Ill-Resource
Management Management entirely and replacing it with
new Resource Management schedules to
clearly identify Key Natural Heritage
Features, Hydrologically Sensitive Features,
Areas of High Aquifer Vulnerability, Wellhead
Protection Areas and Groundwater Recharge
and Discharge Areas, Areas of High Potential
Mineral Aggregate Resources, Waste
Disposal Sites and Abandoned Oil and Gas
Wells
Schedules IV-1 to IV-13: Rural revising the Rural Settlement schedules of
Settlements Cherrywood and Greenwood to reflect certain
minor technical adjustments to the hamlet
boundaries to follow existing lot lines
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Schedule Description of changes·
Schedules IV-1 to IV-13: Rural updating the relevant rural settlement
Settlements (continued) schedules to reflect the final alignment and
status of Highway 407, as well as changes to
the·associated road network and road
classifications in Rural Pickering (e.g.
by-passes, closed roads, under and .
overpasses) in accordance with the
recommendations of environmental
assessments and road infrastructure projects
completed, for information purposes
5. What does the Informational Revision do?
The informational revision provides new or ·revised informational text, including
sidebars and informational maps. The informational text and maps help the
reader better understand the policy context.
5.1 Informational Text changes
The key changes to existing informational text consist of.the following:
Information Theme Description of change
The Planning Framework revising the description of the planning framework
in relation to Pickering's Ecological System, to
capture and better describe the system-based
approach as the basis for Pickering's ecological . .
system
Rural Goals and Rural . revising the rural goals and description of the
Settlements rural settlements to be consistent with proposed
policy revisions
The Open Space System revising the description of the Open Space
System land use category to capture its
complementary role in relation to the Natural
Heritage System, and to better describe the basis
for the creation of the Open Space System
Agricultural Uses updating the description of agricultural land uses
to reflect revised policy direction in terms of the
permitted land uses and associated new
terminology
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Information Theme Description of change
Sidebars for newly proposed adding sidebars for newly proposed City policies
City Policies on "Minor Settlement Expansions", "No New
Rural Settlements", "Watershed Planning",
"Natural Heritage System", "Natural Hazards",
"Evaluation reports Required in High Aquifer
Vulnerability Areas and Wellhead Protection
Areas", and "Key Natural Heritage and
Hydrologically Sensitive Features outside the
Oak Ridges Moraine"
Watershed Planning adding an informational sidebar describing the
purpose of watershed plans in relation to the
newly proposed City policy on watershed
planning.
Best Management Practices adding an informational sidebar providing
adjacent to Stream Corridors examples ofbest management and stewardship
practices on lands adjacent or within stream
corridors, as it relates to the revised City policy
on stream corridors
Contaminant Management adding an informational sidebar that defines what
Plan a "Contaminant Management Plan" is, as it
relates to the revised policy on high aquifer
vulnerability areas
Source Protection Plans adding an informational sidebar that provides a
short synopsis of the legislative basis for Source
Protection Plans and their main purpose, as it
relates to the newly proposed policy on the
implementation of the recently approved Credit
Valley, Toronto and Region and Central Lake
Ontario Source Protection Plan
Population Projections for revising the population projections for each of the
and description of Rural rural settlements in response to revised
Settlements Provincial and Regional policies and in
accordance with the City's Detailed 20 Year
Population Forecast, and updating the
description of the land use characteristics of each
rural settlement
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5.2 Informational Map changes
The informational maps help the reader better understand the policy context.
The key changes to Informational Maps consist of the following:
• deleting 1997 informational maps showing watersheds, streams and
corridors, physiographic regions, forests, fields and hedgerows, known areas
of groundwater recharge and discharge, environmental resource areas, and
the natural system, and replacing and capturing the updated mapping
information within a newly proposed Natural Heritage System schedule and
other schedules
• introducing new informational maps showing the Federal and Provincial Land
Use Policy Areas in Pickering, and the Conservation Authority Regulatory
Areas
• updating and renumbering Informational Maps showing Pickering's Rural
System
6. What notice was given?
In addition to the standard departments and agencies, written notice of both the
Open. House and the Statutory Public Meeting was provided to all those
individuals or organizations that asked to be notified of matters related to the
Pickering Official Plan Review.
In addition, the notice was posted on the City's website, and an advertisement
appeared in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks on November 11
and 18, 2015. To date, no comments have been received.
7. Planning & Design Comments
Staff circulated a preliminary draft of the proposed amendment to the Region of
Durham, TRCA and CLOCA. Comments received from the agencies were
reviewed, and further revisions deemed appropriate were incorporated in the
draft amendment. Accordingly, staff is initiating the formal amendment process
under the Planning Act, and releasing the draft amendment for comments.
The proposed Environment & Countryside Amendment will bring the City of
Pickering Official Plan into conformity with the Provincial Policy Statement,
Provincial policies, the Regional Official Plan, and Conservation Authority
initiatives. It will furthermore strengthen the City's ability td sustain a healthy
natural environment and countryside, and to better position the City in terms of
managing and protecting its natural resources in response to growing economic,
social and environmental impacts. ·
The proposed policies would be implemented through other planning processes
and instruments such as the Zoning By-law and site plan control, and through
other municipal tools and initiatives such as the Site Alteration By-law and
infrastructure projects and approvals.
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The City Development Department will submit a recommendation on the
application after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated
department, agencies and public. ·
8. Procedurallnformation
8.1 General
• written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the City
Development Department
• oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting
• all comments received will be noted and used as input to a Planning Report
prepared by the City Development Department for a subsequent meeting of
Council or a Committee of Council
• any member of the public who wishes to reserve the option to appeal
Council's decision must provide comments to the City before Council adopts
any by-law for this proposal
• any member of the public who wishes to 'be notified of Council's decision
regarding this proposal must request such in writing to the City Clerk
9.2 Official Plan Amendment Approval Authority
• the Region of Durham may exempt certain local official plan amendments
from Regional approval if such applications are determined to be locally
significant, and do not exhibit matters of Regional and/or Provincial interest
• at this time, the Region has not yet determined whether this official plan
amendment application is exempt from Regional Approval
Appendices
Appendix 1· Proposed Amendment 27 to the Pickering. Official Plan
Appendix II Proposed Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan
Attachments
1. The· Pickering Official Plan Review Process
2. Key Recommendations from the Background Study: "Natural Environment &
Countryside, Policy Study Background Review", prepared by Macaulay Shiomi
Howson Ltd. and Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
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Attachment# e?. to
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Key Recommendations from the Background Study: "Natural Environment &
Countryside, Policy Study Background Review", prepared by Macaulay Shiomi
Howson Ltd. and Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
• That current policies and mapping regarding water resources and development
impacts on hydrologically sensitive features be augmented and updated, specifically
with regard to wellhead protection areas, high aquifer vulnerability and groundwater
discharge areas
• That stronger protection be provided for lands that are subject to natural hazards
and man-made hazards (e.g. oil and gas wells) through policy and mapping
• That the policies of the Central Pickering Development and the Greenbelt Plan for
the Agricultural Preserve be reconciled
• That the rural population target in the Plan be replaced by a forecast, and that the
numbers be revised to be consistent with the rural population forecast in the
Regional Official Plan
• That the Official Plan be modified by replacing "Agricultural Areas" with the term
"Prime Agricultural Areas", to be consistent with the PPS, the Greenbelt Plan and
the Regional Official Plan
• That the list of permitted uses on agricultural lands and associated terminology be
modified to be consistent with Provincial and Regional policies
• That the Official Plan be modified to clarify that no new country residential or rural
cluster developments are permitted, to be consistent with the Greenbelt Plan and
the Regional Official Plan
• That the Official Plan provide direction regarding the development of a local food
policy, including policies supporting urban agriculture and the establishment of
community gardens
• That the Official Plan be modified to comply with the provisions of the Greenbelt
Plan and the Regional Official Plan with respect to mineral aggregate areas, and
that the mapping regarding "Significant Aggregate Resource Areas" be updated
Appendix I to
Information Report Number 09-15
Proposed Amendment 27
To The
Pickering Official Plan
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Proposed Amendment 27 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 1
Purpose:
Location:
Basis:
The purpose of this Amendment is to add new policies to and
change existing policies and schedules in the Pickering Official
Plan with regard to the natural environment and countryside areas
to bring the Plan into conformity with the various Pro'l(incial,
Regional, Conservation Authority, and other policy initiatives,
including, but not limited to the Greenbelt Plan, the Provincial Policy
Statement and the Regional Official Plan. Other policy changes
include updated mapping to reflect certain modifications to the road
network, including the identification of the 407 Highway, and minor
revisions reflecting new terminology and housekeeping matters.
The Amendment applies City wide.
The City is undertaking an Official Plan Review in accordance with
the requirements of the Planning Act. The review is being
undertaken through a series of topic oriented amendments. The
need for the review reflects the fact that, since the adoption of the
Official Plan in 1996, a significant number of new initiatives have
been undertaken by the Province, the Region of Durham, the City
and other agencies including the Conservation Authorities which
relate to the natural environment and countryside areas.
The Natural Environment and Countryside Policy Study dated
February 2011, provides the foundation for this amendment. The
study reflects the results of technical analysis as well as
consultation with agencies, the public arid other stakeholders. It
reviewed and recommended updates to the natural heritage and
other environmental and countryside policies in the Official Plan to
conform to revised Provincial and Region of Durham policies;
respond to Conservation Authority initiatives; and introduce new
City initiatives. The Policy Study recommendations were further
refined and augmented by staff to reflect more recent changes
brought about through new Provincial Policy and Conservation
Authority initiatives, as well as current conditions based on
available background information.
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Amendment: The Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by:
1. Amending Schedule I -Land Use Structure by:
• replacing a portion of the "General Employment Areas"
designation situated west and adjacent to the Water
Pollution Control Plant with the "Natural Areas"
designation;
• replacing a portion of the "Natural Areas" designation
north and adjacent to the Pickering Generation station
with the "General Employment" designation;
• replacing the "Active Recreational Areas" designation
situated west of the Frenchman's Bay and east of West
Shore Boulevard with the "Natural Areas" designation;
• adjusting the Federal Airport Lands boundary to run
along the southern boundary of the hamlet of Brougham;
• replacing parts of the "Prestige Employment" designation
located between Highway 401 and Bayly Street, west of
Church Street with the "Natural Areas" designation;
• replacing parts of the "Low Density Areas" designation in
the following locations in the South Pickering urban area
with the "Natural Areas" designation:
• east of Whites Road, south of the hydro corridor and
north of Finch Avenue;
• east of Fairport Road, south of the hydro corridor and
north of Duncannon Drive;
• south of Finch Avenue, west of Dixie Road and north-
east of Glenanna Road;
• south of Finch Avenue, east of Dixie Road, and west
of Monteagle Circle; and
• west of Fairport Road, east of Spruce Hill Road, and
south of Taplin Drive;
• replacing parts of the "Natural Areas" designation
located within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve
with the "Prime Agricultural Areas" designation;
• replacing parts of the "Agricultural Areas" designation
located within the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve
with the "Natural Areas" designation;
• replacing parts of the "Agricultural Areas" designation
located in the following areas with the "Natural Areas"
designation, in accordance with the Natural Heritage
System mapping in the Greenbelt Plan:
• north of the hamlet of Green River, west of Sideline
28 and north of Concession Road Eight;
• south of Concession Seven, north of Highway 7,
between Sideline 28 and Brock Road;
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• south of the Oak Ridges Moraine boundary, north of
Fifth Concession Road, between Brock Road and
Lakeridge Road;
• adjusting the boundary of the hamlet of Cherrywood, south
of Third Concession Road, to follow existing lot lines;
• adjusting the boundaries of Greenwood, east of Westney
Road and west of Greenwood Road, to follow existing lot
lines;
• deleting the Rural Study Areas at the Hamlets of Balsam
and Kinsale;
• revising and refining the Rural Study Area at Greenwood
and Area; ·
. • adding a Rural Study Area at the Hamlet of Claremont;
• replacing "Agricultural Areas" under "Other Designations"
in the legend of the schedule with "Prime Agricultural
Areas";
• adding the Greenbelt boundary;
• adding the words "Greenbelt Boundary" and the
associated symbol under Other Designations in the Land
Use Structure legend;
• amending the streams shown on the schedule to extend
the length of certain streams and add others in
accordance with updated studies and information from
conservation authorities;
as illustrated on Schedule "A" attached to this Amendment.
2. Amending Schedule II-Transportation System by:
• deleting a portion of Paddock Road between Highway 7
and Seventh Concession Road; deleting the future
Highway 407 underpass/overpass on Paddock Road and
adding cui-de-sacs north and south of Highway 407;
• deleting a portion of Sideline 4 between Highway 7 and
7th Concession Road; deleting the future Highway 407
underpass/overpass on Sideline 4, and adding cul.,.de-
sacs north and south of Highway 407;
• deleting the future freeway interchange at Sideline 14
and Highway 407 and replacing it with an
underpass/overpass;
• deleting the Future Type A Arterial Road (proposed
Highway 7 By-pass) south of the Hamlet of Kinsale;
• adding a new Type B Arterial Road (south by-pass for
Whitevale Road) to extend from the interchange of
Whitevale Road and Sideline 26 westwards to Markham
Pickering Town line;
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• resolving Deferral 48;
• adjusting the alignment of the Future Type A Arterial
Road (proposed Westney Road By-pass) westwardly, at
the Hamlet of Greenwood; and
• changing the status of the Brock Road By-pass around
the Hamlet of Brougham from "Future Type A Arterial
Road" to "Existing Type A Arterial Road";
as illustrated on Schedule "B" attached to this Amendment.
3. Deleting Schedule Ill-Resource Management and replacing
it with Schedules lilA toE as illustrated on Schedules "C",
"D", "E", "F" and "G" attached to this Amendment, and which
identify resource management features as outlined in the
table below:
Official Plan Schedule Feature recognized/identified
Schedule lilA-.-Resources • Natural Heritage System
Management: Natural Heritage
System
Schedule IIIB-Resources • Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest
Management: Natural Heritage • Significant Woodlands
Features • Former Lake Iroquois shoreline
• Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor
• Altona Forest Policy Area
Boundaries identified:
• Greenbelt Boundary
Ell Oak Ridges Moraine Boundary
Ell Rouge National Urban Park Boundary
Schedule IIIC-Resources • Watersheds and boundaries
Management: Hydrologically Ell Shoreline and Stream Corridors
Sensitive Features • Permanent and Intermittent Streams
• Fish Habitat
• Wetlands
• Floodplain Special Policy Areas
Schedule IIID-Resources • High Aquifer Vulnerability
Management: High Aquifer • Wellhead Protection Areas
Vulnerability, Wellhead
Protection, and Groundwater
• Groundwater Recharge/Discharge Areas
Recharge/Discharge Areas
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Schedule II IE-Resources
Management: Aggregate
Resources, Waste Disposal
Sites and Abandoned Oil and
Gas Wells
• Areas of High Potential Aggregate Resources
• Waste Disposal Sites
• Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
4. Amending Schedule IV-1, Settlement 1: Cherrywood and
Area, by: ·
• adjusting the boundary of Cherrywood, south of Third
Concession Road, to follow existing lot lines; and
• deleting the "Special Interest Site" symbol at the south-
east corner of Third Concession Road and Altona Road,
and within the legend;
as illustrated on Schedule "H" to this Amendment;
5. Amending Schedule IV-2, Settlement 2: Whitevale, by:
• adding a new south by-pass for White vale Road, and
• deleting the proposed new road connection along the
southwest boundary of the hamlet;
as illustrated on Schedule "I" to this Amendment;
6. Amending Schedule IV-4, Settlement 4: Brougham, by
adjusting the settlement boundary south of Highway 7, as
illustrated on Schedule "J" to this Amendment;
7. Amending Schedule IV-5, Settlement 5: Greenwood and
Area, by:
• adjusting the boundary east of Westney Road and west
of Greenwood Road to follow existing lot lines; and
• adjusting the. alignment of the Proposed Westney Road
By-pass westwardly;
as illustrated on Schedule "K" to this Amendment;
8. Amending Schedule IV-7, Settlement 7: Birchwood Estate,
Schedule IV-8, Settlement 8: Barclay Estates, and Schedule
IV-9, Settlement 9: Kinsale, by deleting the proposed
Highway 7 By-pass, as illustrated respectively on Schedules
"L", "M" and "N" to this Amendment;
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9. Deleting Schedule V-Oak Ridges Moraine Aquifer
Vulnerability, and replacing it with Schedule I liD-Resource
Management: High Aquifer Vulnerability, Wellhead
Protection, and Groundwater Recharge/Discharge Areas to
cover all areas of the City, as illustrated on Schedule "F",
and renumbering the subsequent Schedule;
10. Revising Section 2.4 in Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, to read as follows: ·
"2.4 City Council recognizes the important role its Natural
Heritage System core areas, corridors and linkages play~
in defining Pickering's natural landscape, and
sustaining a healthy ecological system; accordingly
Council shall endeavor to protect, conserve and enhance
its Natural Heritage System core areas, corridors and
linkages."
11. Revising Section 2.5 in Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, by revising subsections (a) and (e), to read as
follows:
"2.5 City Council will endeavor to,
(a) protect the City's critical ecological functions and
components from inappropriate human uses and
activities, including its Natural Heritage System
and within that system, stream and valley
corridors, environmentally significant areas,
forests significant woodlands, shorelines,
wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest,
rare species, and fish and wildlife habitat; ... "
(e) plan, design and manage communities, both
urban and rural, in harmony with natural
processes and functions by,
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(v) protecting, restoring, and where possible
creating large contiguous natural areas and
linkages in order to provide more and
better aquatic and terrestrial habitat and
corridors for wildlife movement;"
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12. Revising Section 2.22 in Chapter Two -The Planning
Framework, to read as follows: ·
"2.22 City Council adopts an overall population target forecast
for rural Pickering of 5,SOO 4,330 to 6,000 4,525 people for
the year 2,G16 2031, which represents a ;;w 15 year increase
of between 1,000 and 1,500 approximately 200 people;
this increase in rural population shall be accommodated·
as follows,
(a) at least m 80 people in hamlets and clusters
identified by this Plan; and
(b) up to about 120 ;;wo people on lots existing
outside of settlements (hamlets, dusters or
country residential new settlements );-and
(c) up to between 100 and 600 people in n~T rural
settlements, including Barclay Estates,
BirchT.vood Estates and Spring Creek, and any
others if approved in accordance with the
provisions of this Plan."
13. Revising Sections 2.23 and 2.24 in Chapter Two -The
Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"2.23 City Council adopts an emplO'yment target for rural
Pickering of 2,000 jobs for the year 2016 will actively
encourage rural employment opportunities which
support the rural community and are in accordance with
the provisions of this Plan."
"2.24 City Council shall accommodate encourage rural
employment opportunities in accordance T.:r.'ith the
provisions of this Plan, primarily as follows: ... "
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Land Use Category
Open Space System
Prime Agricultural
Areas
14. Deleting Sections 2.29, 2.30, 2.31 and 2.32 entirely, and
adding new Sections 2.29 and 2.30, to read as follows:
"2.29 City Council, may consider the minor expansion of the
rural settlement boundaries for the Hamlets of
Claremont and Greenwood through the completion of a
Provincial or municipally led rural study, in accordance
with the provisions of sections. 3.19, 14.8 and Chapters
Twelve and Fifteen of this Plan, the Provincial Policy
Statement, and Provincial Land Use Plans, where
applicable.
2.30 City Council shall not designate any new Rural
Settlements."
15. Revising Section 3.2 in Chapter Three-Land Use, by
revising section (f) to read as follows:
"3.2 City Council shall,
(f) protect the City's Natural Heritage System and
the significant and sensitive natural resources
and systems of which it is comprised from
inappropriate land uses and activities; ... "
16. Revising the Open Space System and Agricultural Areas
land use categories of Table 2 in Chapter Three-Land Use,
to read as follows:
Table 2
Criteria for Determining
Subcategories
Land Use Subcategories
The area's ability to withstand Natural Areas;
human activity without impairing Active Recreational Areas
significant ecological functions or Marina Areas;
endangering human life/property Oak Ridges Moraine and locations within the Oak Ridges
Moraine Natural Core Areas;
Natural Linkage and Core Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
the Greenbelt Natural Heritage Natural Linkage Areas;
System, and the Natural Heritage Seaton Natural Heritage
System outside the Oak Ridges System.
Moraine and the Greenbelt Plan.
Areas where prime agricultural areas No subcategories
nredominate. Prime a2"ricultural
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areas include specialcy crop areas Prime Agricultural Areas
and Lor Canada Land Inventocy
Classes 1, 2 and 3 soils.
17. Revising Section 3.5 in Chapter Three-Land Use, by
revising subsections (a) and (b), by adding a new subsection
(c) to read as follows, and renumbering the subsequent
subsections accordingly:
"3.5 City Council,
(a) shall recognize as Open Space System on
Schedule I, a connected and integrated system of
the City's valley and stream corridors, shorelines;
environmentally significant areas; areas of natural
and scientific interest; wetlands; significant
woodlands forested areas; major parks,
recreational and conservation areas; major open
space linkages, ·marina areas, and other major
blocks of land comprising natural core areas~ and
corridors, and linkages. Natural Core 1.\reas and
Natural Linkage Areas on the Oak Ridges
Moraine,-and the Seaton Natural Heritage
System within · the Central Pickering
Development Plan;
(b) may zone lands designated Open Space System,
for one or more purposes as set out in Table 3, in
accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan where
applicable, and in so doing will apply appropriate
performance standards, restrictions and
provisions;
.(Q shall recognize that the Open Space System
includes key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features which have related minimum
areas of influence and minimum vegetation
protection zones (see sections 15.41 and 15.50);"
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..
Open Space.,System
Subcategory·
...
Natural Areas
18. Revising the Permissible Uses within the "Natural Areas"
and "Active Recreational Areas" Open Space System
Subcategories in Table 3 in Chapter Three-Land Use, to
read as follows:
Table 3
Permissible Uses
(Restrictions and limitations on the uses permissible, arising from
other policies of this Plan, will be detailed in zoning by-laws.)
Conservation, environmental protection, restoration, education,
passive recreation and similar uses, provided that development or site
alteration may only be permitted in key natural heritage and/or
hydrologically sensitive features for the following purposes:
(a) forest, fish and wildlife management;
(b) conservation and flood and erosion control and other similar
environmental protection and restoration projects demonstrated to be
necessary in the public interest and after all alternatives have been
considered; and,
(c)minor recreational and education uses such as non-motorized
trails, footbridges and picnic facilities;
Existing lawful A~gricultural uses, normal farm practices, and new
agricultural uses outside key natural heritage and/or hydrologically
sensitive features and outside Natural Areas in the Duffins-Rouge
Agricultural Preserve Area, subject to the provisions in section 15.50
(d) of this Planoutside of valley and stream corridors, vletlands,
environmentally significant areas~ and areas of natural and scientific
interest;
Agricultural uses that assist in the function of linkage corridors and
their associated minimum vegetation protection zones, and the
protection and restoration of Natural Areas.
Existing lawful residential dwellings; a new residential dwelling on a
vacant lot.
Community gardens outside key natural heritage and/or
hydrologically sensitive features and their associated minimum
vegetation protection zones.
Existing, expanded or new infrastructure subject to and approved
under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the
Environmental Assessment Act, the Planning Act, the
Telecommunications Actor by the National or Ontario Energy
Boards, or which receives similar environmental approval, and
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Active Recreational
Areas
12rovided. that the requirements of the Greenbelt Plan or the Central
Pickering Develo12ment Plan be com12lied, where a1212licable.
Stormwater management facilities and related works outside ke~
natural heritage andLor h~drologicall~ sensitive features including
an~ associated minimum vegetation 12rotection zone, exce12t for
outfalls and related Low Im12act Develo12ment (LID) works.
Minor grading to accommodate development adjacent to Natural
Areas, subject to the 12rovisions in section 10.25 of this Plan.
All uses permissible in Natural Areas;
Active recreational, community and cultural uses, and other related
uses.-, 12rovided that where such uses are located within the Greenbelt
Plan such uses adhere to the relevant Natural Heritage S~stem and
Recreational Use 12olicies ofthe Greenbelt Plan.
19. Adding "community gardens" and "farmer's markets" as
permitted uses to all land use categories in Tables 5, Mixed
Use Areas; Table 8, Employment Areas; Table 9, Urban
Residential Area; and the Potential Multi-use Areas
Subcategory of Table 13, Freeways and Major Utilities, in
Chapter Three -Land Use;
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Rural Settlements
Subcategory
Country Residential
Rural Clusters
Rural Hamlets
Oak Ridges Moraine
R1,1ral Hamlets
20. Revising Table 11 in Chapter Three-Land Use, to read as
follows:
.
Table 11
·. ··.
Development and Growth Characteristics·
Large lot residential subdivisions located mainly on an internal road
\vith no grwmh potential which do not exceed the maximum
approved size. No new countn': residential settlements will be
permitted.
Distinct groupings of non-farm residential development, usually
along or beside an existing road, which may also include existing
community, cultural and recreational uses;
Growth potential limited to infilling and minor extensions of one lot
within the established cluster boundary, except that for Rural
Clusters within the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve growth
potential is limited to development on existing vacant lots.
Settlements with historic roots as social and service centres for the
surrounding area, permitting a variety of uses including residential,
employment, commercial, community, cultural and recreational
activities.
Primary focus for limited new growth and development in the rural
area (both residential and other complementacy and supnort
facilities) within the existing hamlet boundan':.
Settlements located on the Oak Ridges Moraine ... "
21. Revising Section 3.11 in Chapter Three-Land Use, to read
as follows:
"3.11 City Council,
(a) shall recognize as Prime Agricultural Areas on
Schedule I, those areas in the City where
agricultural land is intended for long term
protection for existing and future generations.
These areas consist of areas where nrime
agricultural lands predominate. They also
include areas of lesser agricultural significance
and additional areas where there is a local
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concentration of farms which exhibit
characteristics of ongoing agriculture.
(b) shall zone lands designated Prime Agricultural
Areas to permit primary agricultural uses as set
out in Table 12, in accordance with the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the
Greenbelt Plan where applicable, and in so doing
will apply appropriate performance standards,
restrictions and provisions including, where
applicable, compliance with the Minimum
Distance Separation Formulae as amended from
time to time in accordance with sections 15.6 and
15.39;
(c) may also zone lands designated Prime
Agricultural Areas for certain agriculture-related,
on-farm diversified complementary and
supportive agricultural uses and limited non-
agricultural uses as set out in Table 12, in
accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan where
applicable, and in so doing. will apply additional
appropriate performance standards, restrictions
and provisions including; where applicable,
compliance with the Minimum Distance
Separation Formulae as amended from time to
time in accordance with sections 15.6 and
15.39; ...
(d) notwithstanding subsections 3.11 (b) and (c),
shall for Prime Agricultural Lands within the
Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area,
require conformity with the relevant policies of
the Central Pickering Development Plan; ww
(et.(f)_
(!}.(g)_
tgt.(h)_ prohibit major recreational uses shall not be
permitted on areas designated for agricultural use
in accordance with the policies of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan; and
Will shall consider lot creation in the Oak Ridges
Moraine Countryside Areas designation shall be
in accordance with 8§.ection 15.26 of this Plan.
(j) for lands within the Prime Agricultural Area,
consider lot creation in accordance with the
policies of the Durham Regional Official Plan."
22. Revising Table 12 in Chapter Three-Land Use, to read as
follows:
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~ ~
Table12
~. . ~ ~
~~ ~
Designation Permissible Uses
(Restrictions and limitations on the uses permissible, arising from
other policies of this Plan, will be detailed in zoning by.,.laws)
Prime Agricultural Primary agricultural uses such as,
Areas
Growing crops, including nursery and horticultural crops, normal
farm practices and community gardens;
Raising livestock; -and
Raising other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and
fish;
Aquaculture, ap1anes, agro-forestry, horse riding and boarding
stables, sod farms, maple syrup production;
Associated on-farm buildings and structures;
Farm related_residential dwellings;
eExisting lawful residential dwellings;-,
A new residential dwelling on a vacant lot, provided that within the
Greenbelt Plan Area the lot was zoned as of December 16, 2004 ,
home occupations, and within the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural
Preserve Area a new residential dwelling on a vacant lot shall onl)!:
be permitted if the lot existed on May 3, 2006.
Complementary and supportive agricultural uses such as,
i\gricultural industries;
Agricultural-related uses on a small scale and exclusively devoted
to the farm operation such as,
Grain drying, storage of farm produce, and processing and packing
operations for agricultural products;
Cottage wineries;
Farmer's markets or farm gate sales and retail stands for the sale of
agricultural products produced from the farm upon which the sales
is operated;
Horse shows and riding schools;
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Auctions of farm produce, livestock and equipment.
On-Farm Diversified uses such as,
Home businesses I occupations;
Home Industries;
Agri-tourism uses such as bed and breakfast establishments, farm
vacation homes, and farm tours, provided such uses are direcd~
related and exclusive!~ devoted to the existing farm operation.
Farm related lmsinesses pr6daeing agriewtaral pr6daets ff6m farm
6perati6ns, saeh as '.rame added pr6eessing and paelflng 6perati6ns
fur agfiealmral pr6daets, r6adside pr6dtlee stands retailing
pr6daets ff6m the farming 6perati6n, farm vaeati6ns as part 6f a
farming 6perati6n, and e6ttage wineries pmeessing pmdaee fmm
l6eal farming 6perati6ns;
Qther farm related basinesses, saeh as h6rse Sft6WS and fiding
seh66ls and aaeti6ns 6f farm pr6daee, livest6ek and equipment as a
e6mp6nem 6f a farming 6perati6n.
Non-agricultural uses limited to:
Forest, fish and wildlife management;
Conservation;
Infrastructure, provided that in the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural
Preserve Area infrastructure shall be subject to the policies of the
Central Pickering Development Plan, and infrastructure within the
Greenbelt Plan shall be subject to the relevant policies of this Plan
and the Greenbelt Plan.
Existing, lawful uses.
Uses b~ colleges and universities for agricultural research purposes,
restricted to the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area,
provided that the research use does not jeopardize the integri~ of
the agricultural land.
Oak Ridges Moraine Primaty agricultural uses such as, ....
Countryside Areas
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23. Revising Section 3.12 in Chapter Three -Land Use, by
deleting the word "and" at the end of subsection (c), adding
the word "and" at the end of subsection (d), and adding new
subsections (e), (f) and (g) to read as follows:
"3.12 City Council,
(d) .... purposes-:; and
(e) shall encourage the expansion or construction of
Freeways and Major Utilities to avoid key natural
heritage or hydrologically sensitive features in
order to preserve the Natural Heritage System,
. whenever possible.
(f) shall require that the expansion or construction
of Freeways and Major Utilities within or through
key natural heritage or hydrologic features:
(i) outside the Oak Ridges Moraine
identified on Schedule IIIB or III C,
adhere to the policies of the Greenbelt
Plan and the policies of this Plan, where
applicable;
(ii) inside the Oak Ridges Moraine identified
on Schedule IIIB or III C, adhere to the
policies of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan and the policies of this
plan (see section 15.45).
(g) notwithstanding section 3.12(f)(i), shall where
infrastructure does cross the Natural Heritage
System or intrude into or result in the loss of key
natural heritage or hydrologically sens1t1ve
features, encourage planning, design, and
construction practices to minimize negative
impacts and disturbance on the features or their
related functions, and where reasonable,
maintain or improve connectivity and wildlife
movement. through mitigation or compensation
measures."
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26. Revising Section 3.15 in Chapter Three -Land Use, by
revising subsection (a) to read as follows:
"3.15 City Council,
(a) shall recognize as Study Areas on Schedule I,
(i) those areas in urban Pickering where
further study 1s needed prior to
determining specific land use
designations and policies;
(ii) those areas in ·rural Pickering Tv-.ilere
further study is needed to determine the
nature and extent of possible major
hamlet expansions; and
{iii)-@those areas in rural Pickering where
further study is needed to confirm the
appropriateness of land use designations
or minor expansions to hamlets;"
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(ii) establish the amount of additional growth
to be accommodated within the hamlet.s_
considering the overall rural growth target
and the allocations set out in section 2.21
(Chapter Two);
(iii) ... '
(iv) ... ,
(v) ... ,
(c) considering the results of the above study, may
establish, by amendment to this Plan, expanded
Rural Settlement designations on Schedule I and
revise the respective Part Three Rural Settlement
Plans (Ch~pter Twelve) incorporating any
required new policies and updating rural
population forecasts."
30. Revising Section 4.2 in Chapter Four-Transportation, by .
deleting the word "and" at the end of subsection (f), adding
the word "and" at the end of subsection (g), and adding a
new subsection (h) to read as follows:
"4.2 City Council shall,
(g) ... decisions:;: ; arid
.(h). ensure that required transportation infrastructure
projects that impact the Natural Heritage System
or key natural heritage or hydrologically sensitive
features are planned, designed and implemented
in accordance with the environmental protection
policies of the Greenbelt Plan, Section 15.45 of
this Plan, and the Open Space System policies of
this Plan, where applicable."
31. Revising Section 5.3 in Chapter Five .,...Economic
Development, by revising subsection (f) to read as follows:
"5.3 City Council shall establish a balanced, long-term
program of local job creation with particular emphasis
on the following:
... '
(f) fostering rural economic and agricultural
activities through various initiatives including,
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(i) . supporting co-operative farm businesses,
marketing groups, joint marketing of
produce, producer sourcing directories,
farm fairs and related promotions which
promote the availability of local food and
value-added products;
(ii) encouraging the investigation of non-
traditional crops, and small-scale, organic
and other specialized farming methods
which will assist in diversifying
agricultural products; and
(iii) preparing an economic development
strategy for agricultural areas, including a
local food policy which implements the
values and priorities in the Durham
Region Food Charter particularly related
to the issue of food security, and
encouraging the establishment of
institutional, industrial and commercial
local food procurement policies; and
(iv) zoning to permit home occupations, home
industries and small scale agri-tourism
uses in all Prime Agricultural and home
occupations in all rural settlements;"
32. Revising Section 10.1 in Chapter Ten-Resource
Management, to read as follows:
"10.1 City Council shall, in partnership with other agencies
and individuals, ensure the protection, conservation and
enhancement of the City's ecological natural heritage
features and functions, water, air, energy. and other
resources, as well as ensure the protection of people and
property from environmental hazards."
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33. Revising Section 10.2 in Chapter Ten-Resource
Management, by revising subsections (a) and (b), to read as
follows:
"10.2 City Council shall,
(a) identify key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features and areas to be protected and
enhanced, and risk areas requiring special
attention;
(b) protect and enhance important key natural
heritage and hydrologically sensitive features and
areas; and maintain as part of the Natural
Heritage sSystem of core areas, corridors and
linkages; ... "
34. Revising Section 10.3 in Chapter Ten-Resource
Management, by revising subsection (c), by deleting the
word "and" at the end of subsection (d), adding the word
"and" at the end of subsection (e), and adding a new
subsection (f), to read as follows:
"103 City Council shall encourage public and private
practices that protect important key natural heritage
features and landscapes in their natural state,
including, ...
(c) requiring where development is proposed, and
encouraging in other areas naturalized
vegetationed buffers protection zones adjacent to
· significant key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensttlve features, including
T.vatercourses, valley edges, wetlands, and
woodlots; ...
(e) ... ;and
il). promoting, through education and collaboration
with conservation authorities and farm
organizations, agricultural land management
practices that reduce and minimize the amount
of nutrients and pesticides used on the lands that
have the potential to enter ground and surface
water systems."
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35. Revising Section 10.4 in Chapter Ten Resource
Management, by replacing the words "environmentally
significant features" in subsection (c) with the words "key
natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive features".
36. Adding a new Section 10.5 in Chapter Ten-Resource
Management, to read as follows and renumbering the
subsequent sections:
"10.5 City Council shall cooperate with the relevant
Conservation Authorities, the Regional Municipality of
Durham, the relevant Provincial Ministry, and other
partners in the preparation and update of the Rouge
River, Duffins Creek, Carruthers Creek, Lynde Creek,
Petticoat Creek, Bella Vista, and Frenchman's Bay and
Lake Ontario Waterfront watershed plans and sub-
watershed plans where required; accordingly Council
shall,
.(.;!). implement the applicable objectives and
requirements of completed watershed and sub-
watershed plans into planning documents as
appropriate, in order to achieve sustainable and
healthy watersheds through an integrated water
conservation approach and the protection of local
surface water and groundwater resources;
.(b). Prior to the inclusion of lands in northeast
Pickering for urban area expansion, require an
update to the East Duffins Creek and Carruthers
Creek watershed plans."
37. Adding a new Section 10.6 in Chapter Ten-Resource
Management, to read as follows and renumbering the
subsequent sections:
10.6 City Council acknowledges that achieving an integrated
Natural Heritage System is vital to ensuring healthy and
resilient watersheds. The Natural Heritage System is
shown on Schedules IliA, and includes lands with the
highest concentration of the most sensitive and/or
significant natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive
features and functions, which are illustrated on
· Schedules IIIB, IIIC and IIID. Protection of this system
is necessary to support ecological integrity, including
healthy terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems."
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38. Revising newly numbered Section 10.7 (previously Section
1 0.5) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.51 City Council recognizes the importance of its stream
corridors, and acknowledges the health of its valleys and
corridors can be affected by uses and activities anywhere
in the watershed; accordingly, Council shall,
W identify permanent and intermittent streams to
increase awareness of these features (see
Schedule IIIC);
(a:b) promote the retention of protect watercourses
and valley and stream corridors in an open and
natural state as a key component of the Open
Space System;
.(0_ regard valley and stream corridors to be
important wildlife corridors, and encourage land
owners adjacent to, and permitted activities
within the corridors to implement best
management and stewardship practices;
(b.d) incorporate watercourses into corridors, linkages
the Open Space System, and encourage public
ownership of these resources public parks and
community facilities where appropriate and
feasible;
W where valleys and stream corridors cannot be
secured in public ownership, encourage
stewardship practices (see section 10.3);
(ct)
(g) where eroded. and degraded stream corridors are
restored for the purpose of protecting
infrastructure or restoring natural form and
function, encourage the restoration of natural
riparian vegetation and removal of barriers to fish
migration.
(db) promote stream rehabilitationt~ provided that the
principles of natural channel design and use of
bio-engineering techniques be incorporated in
the final design and construction, to the
satisfaction of the City and the Conservation
·Authority; and
(ei) require, where appropriate, the recommendations
of an Environmental Report to be implemented
(see section 15.9.8.);"
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39. Revising newly numbered Section 10.8 (previously Section
1 0.6) in Chapter Ten -Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.6.8. City Council recognizes the importance of stormwater
management in addressing water quality, quantity, and
erosion control and water balance for groundwater and
key natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive features
that its watercourses, streams, and lakes are important
to the health of the City's natural and built em.ironment;
accordingly, Council shall,
(a) manage the q11;ality and quantity of stormwater
run-off being released, as well as erosion control
and water balance for groundwater recharge and
natural features in the City by, ...
(d) for lands any application for development or site
alteration within the Oak Ridges Moraine,
require stormwater management plans in
accordance with sections 10.6.8. and 15.43, and for
lands within the Greenbelt in accordance with
the Stormwater Management Infrastructure
Policies of the Greenbelt Plan."
40. Revising newly numbered Section 10.10 (previously Section
1 0.8) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, by revising
subsections (a), (b) and (c), to read as follows:
"10.810 City Council, in acknowledging that mineral
aggregates are an important resource, recognizes
that there is one are some area~ of high potential
mineral aggregate reserve~ remaining in the City;
accordingly Council shall,
(a) designate identify Areas of High Potential
Mineral Aggregate Resources to increase
awareness of this area (see Schedule IIIE);
(b) require proponents of development within
or adjacent to this area Areas of High
Potential Mineral Aggregate Resources that
could preclude or hinder existing or future
aggregate extraction, to submit a study that
assesses the potential aggregate reserves on
the site and the impact of the proposal on
the ability of the lands within the area of
high potential to be utilized for extraction
purposes, and for such development to be
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permitted the required study must
demonstrate that:
.(!). the extraction of the resource would
not be feasible; or
.(ii)_ the proposed land uses would serve a
greater long-term public benefit;
and,
(iii) issues of public health, public safety
and environmental impact are
addressed;
(c) require new sites for aggregate extraction,
including new sites for aggregate extraction
or expansions of extstmg aggregate
operations within or outside the Oak Ridges
Moraine or the Greenbelt Plan to be
established by amendment to this Plan and
the Durham Regional Official Plan (see
section 15.33);"
41. Revising newly numbered Section 10.11 (previously Section
1 0.9) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, by deleting
the word "and" at the end of subsection (c), adding the word
"and" at the end of subsection (d), and adding a new
subsection (e), to read as follows:
"10.911 City Council recognizes the importance of water
and energy conservation; accordingly, Council
shall, ...
W support efforts to protect: healthy aquatic
and terrestrial ecosystems and ecological
systems within watersheds; clean drinking
water for watershed residents; sustainable
human use of groundwater resources for
non-drinking water purposes; and Lake
Ontario as a drinking source;"
42. Revising newly numbered Section 10.12 (previously Section
10.1 0) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.192 City Council recognizes the significance and
sensitivity of key natural heritage and
hydrologically sens1t1ve features ·Wetlands,
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESi\.s), Areas of
Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSis), Oak
Ridges Moraine Key Natural Heritage Features
and Hydrologically Sensitive Features and their
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inter-related systems of water resources, biotic
habitat, natural and cultural heritage, and
landform; accordingly, Council shall,
(a) identify key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features, designate
Wedands, ES1.A...s and ANSis outside the Oak
Ridges Moraine in co-operation with
appropriate agencies to increase awareness
of these features (see Schedule§. IIIB and
IIIC];
(b) designate identify key natural heritage
features and hydrologically sensitive
features within the Oak Ridges Moraine
(see section 15.41 and Schedule¥ III);
(c) encourage ensure the protection of these
areas from development; and
(d) identify candidate ESl...s and }....._1\lSis in co
operation v;rith appropriate agencies to
increase av .. Tareness of these· features (See
Map 6)encourage stewardship practices
where· key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features are located
on lands held in private ownership; and
(e) require, where appropriate, the
recommendations of an Environmental
Report to be implemented (see section
15.9.8.)"
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43. Revising newly numbered Section 10.13 (previously Section
10.11) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
10.1!,2 City Council recognizes that areas of groundwater
recharge and discharge, high aquifer vulnerability,
wellhead protection and source water protection·
make significant contributions to the quality and
quantity of groundwater and surface water, and
acknowledges that land .uses and activities hold
implications for this quality and quantity, both in
the short term and cumulatively over time;
accordingly, Council shall,
(a) identify known· areas of groundwater
recharge and discharge to increase
awareness of these areas (See Map 5
Schedule IIID);
(b) require, where development is-proposed
within or adjacent to a sensitive
groundwater recharge area, the preparation
of a hydrogeology and water budget study
to the satisfaction of the relevant
conservation authority and the relevant
Provincial mtmstry, and a mttJ.gation
strategy to ensure no loss of water recharge
quantity or quality; designate areas of
l"quifer \ZU.lnerability Tmthin the Oak Ridges
Moraine (See Schedule VI); and,
(.~) identify areas of high aquifer vulnerability
(See Schedule HID), and uses considered to
be a high risk to groundwater as identified
in the Regional Official Plan shall be
prohibited within the designated areas of
high aquifer vulnerability, except within the
Urban Area where an application to permit
such high risk uses shall be accompanied
by a Contaminant Management Plan that
defines the approach to protect water
resources;
(d) identify wellhead protection · areas (See
ScheduleiiiD) where uses that pose a risk
to the quality and quantity of the
groundwater shall be prohibited or
restricted, as determined by application of
the criteria set out in the Durham Regional
Official Plan;
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(~) implement the following recommendations
of the Credit Valley, Toronto and Region
and Central Lake Ontario Source Protection
Plan, with respect to:
.(i)_ Well Head Protection Areas:
(A) the ' design of any parking
lots, roadways, sidewalks and
walkways within the
identified area of influence,
shall seek to minimize the
need for road salt application
(e.g. eliminate ponding), and
the City Council may require
the implementation of a Salt
Management Plan as a
condition of site plan
approval, which shall include
measures to minimize salt
usage through alternative
means, while maintaining
public safety;
.(ID. where a land use within the
identified area of influence
includes the handling and
storage of dense non-aqueous ·
phase liquid that pose a
significant threat to drinking
water, Council shall
encourage the Regional
Municipality of Durham to
provide materials and/ or
programs to residents,
industrial or commercial
users that promote the use of
non-toxic products, pollution
prevention approaches, best
management practices, and
safe disposal.
.(Q Where the handling and
storage of an organic solvent
is, or would be, a moderate or
low drinking water threat,
Council shall encourage the
Regional Municipality of
Durham to specify and
promote best management
practices to residents, and
industrial or commercial
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users for the handling and
storage of organic solvent.
(ii) Lake Ontario:
(A) City Coun~il shall participate
with other area municipalities
as members of the Lake
Ontario Collaborative Group
to undertake actions or tasks
to protect Lake Ontario as an
important source of drinking
water.
(t) encourage existing ·land uses considered to
be a high tisk to groundwater and that are
located within high aquifer vulnerability
areas to implement best management
practices;
(g) require, where possible, operators of
existing land uses prohibited or restricted in
wellhead protection areas to submit and
implement site management and
contingency plans that will protect the water
resources; and,
(e--h) require, where appropriate, the
recommendations of an Hydrogeology and
Water Budget Study, Groundwater
Discharge Impact Study, Environmental
Report to be implemented (see section§.
15.98 and 15.10), and any evaluation reports
referenced in section 15.14, as applicable, to
be implemented."
44. Revising newly numbered Section 10.14 (previously Section
1 0.12) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, as follows:
"10.11:!: City Council recognizes the importance that
forests, fields and hedgerows have for linkages
among natural areas, diversity of landscape and
opportunities for various species to forage, nest
and breed; accordingly, Council shall:
(b~)
(ch)
(d~)
identify forests, fields and hedgerows to
increase awareness of these areas (see Map
4);
encourage stewardship practices where
these areas fields and hedgerows are held in
private ownership (see section 10.3);
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(e.d) require, where · appropriate, the
recommendations of an Environmental
Report to be implemented (see section~
15.98. and 15.10)."
45. Revising newly numbered Section 10.16 (previously Section
1 0.14) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.14.6 City Council recognizes the ecological, cultural,
recreational and economic significance of
Frenchman's Bay and the Lake Ontario
Waterfront; accordingly, Council shall,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(fg)
designate protect the shoreline of
Frenchman's Bay and the Lake Ontario
Waterfront using .all available resources
including identifying the major portion of
these areas as part of the Natural Heritage
System (see Schedule IIIC) as part of
Shorelines and Stream Corridors to increase
awareness of this areas (see Schedule III);
... ' ... '
... '
prepare an implement the City of Pickering
Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management
Master Plan, which identifies a number of
projects, programs and policies designed to
address issues related to flooding, erosion
and poor water quality in Frenchman's Bay
and its tributary sub-watersheds
Environmental Management Strategy for ·
Frenchman's Bay, undertaken with the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority and
interested others; and
Encourage and support actions by public
agencies and others to improve and restore
the quality of Lake Ontario, including
programs to address concerns regarding
nutrient loads and the proliferation of
invasive species, chemical contaminants
and algae growth; and
require, where appropriate, that the
recommendations of an Environmental
Report be implemented (see section~ 15.8_9
and 15.10)."
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46. Revising Section 10.17 (previously Section 1 0.15) in Chapter
Ten-Resource Management, by replacing "15.9"
referenced in subsection (b) with "15.8";
47. Revising newly numbered Section 10.18 (previously Section
10.16) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
10.16.8. City Council recognizes that the Rouge National
Urban Park is a special place of . outstanding
natural features and diverse cultural heritage;
accordingly, Council shall,
(a)
(b)
(c)
support the key and transitional strategies
and objectives gttals-of the Rouge National
Urban Park Management Plan to protect
the natural and cultural heritage, manage
change, forge physical connections,
advance shared objectives, and facilitate the
transition of the park to the Rouge National
Urban Park, restore and enhance the
natural, scenic and cultural values of the
Park in an ecosystem context;
... '
protect and enhance the environmental
integrity of this feature by,
(i) designating identifying the boundary
of that portion of the Rouge National
Urban Park that is situated in
Pickering to increase awareness of
this area (see Schedule IIIB);
(ii) furthering the goals and key and
transitional strategies and objectives
of the Rouge National Urban Park
Management Plan by assisting and
co-operating with the Rouge Park
Alliance Parks Canada;
(iii) encouraging, where appropriate, the
conveyance of all publicly owned
lands within the Park to public
ownership Parks Canada; and
(iv) require, where appropriate, the
recommendations of an
Environmental Report to be
implemented (see section 15.9.8.)."
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48. Revising newly numbered Section 10.19 (previously Section
1 0.17) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.112 City Coundl recognizes the Rouge-Duffins
Wildlife Corridor is intended to function as a
significant vegetated connector providing for
species migration between the Rouge and Duffins
valley systems; accordingly, Council shall,
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
designate identify the Rouge-Duffins
Wildlife Corridor to increase a~rareness of
this area as a Natural Heritage Feature (see
Schedule IIIB), while recognizing that any
interpretation of the boundaries of the Open
Space System on Schedule I, through an
Environmental Report, ill accordance with
section 14.4 of this Plan, shall result in a
coincident interpretation of the boundaries
of the Corridor shown on Schedule IIIB;
require, where appropriate, that the
recommendations of any Environmental
Report required by section 15.9.8 and the
development guidelines resulting from
section 11.16 (b~) be implemented;
... '
... '
despite the permissible uses listed in Table
13, permit utility and ancillary uses, as well
as any uses permissible within the Open
Space System -Natural Area designation
(see Table 3) on lands designated both
Freeways and Major Utilities -Potential
Multi-Use Area on Schedule I and also
Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor on
Schedule IIIB; and
encourage best management practices and
land stewardship. for lands adjacent to and
within the wildlife corridor in order to
maintain and improve corridor quality; and
(f g) encourage the relevant Provincial Ministry
of Natural Resources, Toronto & Region
Conservation Authority, Region of Durham,
Ontario Hydro and interested others to beth
prepare a "Rouge-Duffins Wildife Corridor
Management Plan" and ... "
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49. Revising newly numbered Section 1 0.20 (previously Section
1 0.18) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, by
replacing "Schedule Ill" referenced in subsection (a) with
"Schedule 1118";
50. Deleting Section 10.19 in Chapter Ten -Resource
Management, and replacing it with newly numbered Section
10.21, to read as follows:
"10.1921 City Council recognizes that hazardous lands and
hazardous sites could be unsafe for development
due to naturally occurring processes and climate
change, including flooding hazards, erosion
hazards, dynamic beach hazards, and unstable
soils or bedrock; accordingly, Council,
(a)_ shall identify shorelines and stream
corridors (which may include hazardous
lands) to increase awareness of these
features (see Schedule IIIC);
.(b)_ shall adhere to provincial standards and
conservation authority regulations and
standards for identifying the limits of
hazardous lands and hazardous sites;
W shall protect the safety of the public by
directing development or site alteration to
locations outside of hazardous lands and
hazardous sites and their associated
minimum vegetation protection zones, with
the exception of:
ill development permitted in
accordance with the Flood Plain
Special Policy Areas provisions (see
section 10.22);
.(ill_ development and site alteration in
certain areas associated with a
flooding hazard along watercourse or
stream corridors where the
development is limited to uses which
by their nature must locate within
the flood plain, including flood
and/or erosion control works or non-
structural uses such as trails, limited
recreational and educational uses,
and limited sports fields, subject to
the requirements of the conservation
authorities and the City; and,
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(iii) instances where safe entry and exit
ways need to be established during
times of flooding, erosion and other
emergencies, subject to the approval
of the conservation authorities and
the City; and,
.(d)_ may permit alterations to a watercourse or
stream corridor, including the placement or
removal of fill, or placement of the
necessary stabilization materials for erosion
protection, or the provision of access to a
valley, only following the appropriate
approval of the relevant Conservation
Authority and the relevant Provincial
Ministry, where necessary."
51. Revising newly numbered Section 10.22 (previously Section
1 0.20) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.2()2 City Council recognizes that certain communities
within the City have developed on lands
susceptible to flooding, and acknowledges the
continued viability of these areas, accordingly,
Council s-hall,
(a) designated . .!! Flood Plain Special Policy
Areas near Brock Road and Kingston Road
to increase awareness of these
communities(see Schedule IIIC), and this
designation shall be maintained and
development permitted in accordance with
section 15.31 of this Plan until such time as
a detailed study can be carried out to
update the designation and related policies
in accordance with the Provincial Ministry's
"Procedures for the approval of New
Special Policy Areas (SPAs) and
Modifications to Existing SPAs under
Provincial Policy Statement, 2014; and
(b) shall, despite section 10.!921, permit
development, including the rehabilitation of
, and extension to, existing buildings and
structures within the Flood Plain Special
Policy Areas (see Schedule IIIC), provided
appropriate flood protection measures are
instituted (see section 15.31)."
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52. Revising newly numbered Section 10.23 (previously Section
10.21) in Chapter Ten-Resource Management, to read as
follows:
"10.213 City Council recognizes the potentially serious
impacts of pollution, contamination~ and waste
disposal sites, abandoned oil and gas wells and
other human-made hazards on the community,
accordingly, Council shall,
(a)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
... '
designate identify general locations of
known active and former waste disposal
sites · and abandoned oil and gas wells to
increase awareness of these areas (see
Schedule HIE);
for proponents with lands:
.(!). which include or are adjacent to
abandoned oil and gas wells or other
human made hazards, or
(ii) which include or are adjacent within
500 meters of a known or suspected
former te waste disposal sites,
require the recommendations of an
Environmental Report to be implemented
(see section 15.98), and permit development
only if necessary measures to address and
mitigate known hazards are implemented;
and
in considering any proposal for the reuse of
a former waste disposal site~ require written
approval from the relevant Provincial
Ministry of Environment and Energy that
the development satisfies provincial
legislation and guidelines~; and
in considering any proposal for a site which
includes an abandoned oil or gas well,
require written approval or a license from
the relevant Provincial Ministzy that the
development satisfies provincial legislation
and guidelines including the Oil, Gas and
Salt Resources Act."
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Category
Hamlet Residential
Cluster Residential
Country Residential
Hamlet Commercial
56. Revising Section 12.2 in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, by revising subsection (b), to read as follows:
"12.2 For development in Rural Settlements, City
Council shall,
(b) in order to guide the preservation) cultural
attributes and historic heritage of the
community, encourage, and where possible
require, the scale, character and
relationships of new development
(including lots, buildings, structures, roads,
services and utilities) to be compatible with
scale, character and relationships of existing
development, considering features such as
the size and shape of lots, lot coverage,
building heights, building setbacks,
building floor area, building material and
design, road widths, street patterns and
vegetationt,, and views and vistas of the
countryside."
57. Revising Table 17 in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
Table 17
PermissibleU ses
(Restrictions and limitations on the uses permissible, arising from
other policies of this Plan, will be detailed in zoning by-laws.) . ~
-Residential uses, home occupations;
Community, cultural and recreational uses including community
gardens and farmer's markets;
Limited retail, office, business, personal service and employment
uses.
Residential uses, home occupations;
Community, cultural and recreational uses including community
gardens.
Residential uses, home occupations;
Community gardens.
Retail, office, business, personal service and employment uses;
Residential uses, home occupations;
Community, cultural and recreational uses including communitv
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gardens and farmer's markets.
Hamlet Manufacturing, assembly, processing of goods, service industries,
Employment research and development facilities, warehousing, storage of goods
and materials;
Offices, limited retailing associated with an industrial operation;
Automotive uses;
Communi:cy: gardens and farmer's markets;
Existing residential uses, home occupations.
Open Space System Conservation, environmental protection, restoration, education,
-Natural Areas passive recreation and similar uses, provided that development or
site alteration is only: permitted in key: natural heritage and Lor
hy:drologically: sensitive features for the following purposes:
(a) forest, fish and wildlife management;
(b) conservation and flood and erosion control and other similar
environmental protection and restoration projects demonstrated to
be · necessanr: in the public interest and after all alternatives have
been considered; and,
(c) minor recreational and education uses such as non-motorized
trails, footbridges and picnic facilities;
Passive recreational uses;
Existing lawful Agricultural uses and new Agricultural uses outside
key: natural heritage andLor hy:drologically: sensitive features and
outside that portion of the Open Space Sy:stem -Natural Areas
designation within the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area
outside of valley and stream corridors, wetlands, ew."ironmentally
significant areas, and areas of natural and scientific interest;
Existing lawful residential dwellings; a new residential dwelling on a
vacant lot;
Communi:cy: gardens outside key: natural heritage and Lor
hy:drologically: sensitive features and their associated mtrumum
vegetation protection zones;
Existing, expanded or new infrastructure subject to and approved
under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the
Environmental Assessment Act, the Planning_ Act; the Agg_reg_ate
Resources Act, the Telecommunications Act or by: the National or
Ontario Energy: Boards, or which receives similar environmental
approval and provided where such infrastructure is proposed to be
located in the:
• the Open Space Sy:stem -Natural Areas· designation within the
Greenbelt Plan Area it meets the reouirements of the Greenbelt
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Open Space System
.-Active
Recreational Areas
Plan; and,
• the Open Space S~stem-Natural Areas designation within the
Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve Area, it meets the
requirements of the Central Pickering Development Plan;
Stormwater management facilities and related works outside ke~
natural heritage andLor h~drologicall~ sensitive features including
an~ buffer, except for outfalls and related Low Impact Development
(LID) works;
Minor grading to accommodate development adjacent to the Open
Space S~stem, subject to polic~ 10.25 of this Plan.
All uses permissible in Open Space System -Natural-Areas;
Active recreational, community and cultural uses, and other related
uses including communitv gardens and farmer's markets.
58. Revising Section 12.3, Cherrywood and Area Settlement
Policies in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by:
• replacing "Section 15.11" referred to in subsection (b)
with "Section 15.1 0";
• deleting subsection (d),as follows:
And
(d) recognize a locally significant property
located at the southeast corner of the Third
Concession Road and Altona Road (known
as the former "Glinisty" property) by
identifying it as a Special Interest Site on
Schedule IV 1 and encouragingits reuse for
a purpose consistent with its local
significance and the objectives of this Plan.
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• replacing it with a new subsection (d), to read as follows:
"12.3 City Council shall, ...
@ require development within the Hamlet of
Cherrywood and the Cherrywood West and
East Clusters to be consistent with the
goals, objectives and policies of the Central
Pickering Development Plan."
59. Revising Section 12.4, Whitevale Settlement Policies in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
"12.4 City Council shall, ...
(e) request the Region of Durham to construct
a by-pass for Whitevale Road at the south
end of Whitevale to relieve the traffic
impact from urbanization of Seaton on
Whitevale, and to realign the road to
connect to 14th Avenue in the City of
Markham;" request the Rcgio11: ofDurham
to co11Struct a bypass fer.:: Altellil Road at
the west rod of WltitevsJe co11:curre11:t ·with
· the COE:structioo of Highway
407/TrflE:sitway; a11:cfo'R
.(f). ... ; and
.(g) require development within the Hamlet of
Whitevale to be consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Central
Pickering Development Plan."
60. Revising Section 12.5, Green River Settlement Policies in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by deleting and
replacing subsection (e), to read as follows:
"12.5 City Council shall, ...
W encourage the authority having jurisdiction
over Highway 7 to undertake the required
environmental assessment to determine the
need for and alignment of a by pass around
Green River, and to construct the by pass, if
needed, preferably south of Green River
require development within the Hamlet of
Green River to be consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Central
Pickering Development Plan."
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61. Revising Section 12.6, Brougham Settlement Policies in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by:
• adding the word "and" at the end of subsection (d);
• deleting subsections (e) and (f), as follows:
And
(e) request the Region of Durham to undertake in the
short term, the required environmental assessment
to determine the need for and alignment of, and to
construct, a by pass for Brock Road;
(f) cflCOtJf'agc the twthMity haviflg jllristlieti(Jfl over
Highway 7 to nntlerta-.ke the reqtJiretl
eflTir&.am:Cflta.l asscssmCflt te dete:tmiflc the fleet/
f&r tlfld aligtrmeflt afa bypass flf'(}tJfld Bf'fJtJgham,
tlfld to C8f1Stfflet the B)' pass, ifflcedctf, preferably
satJth a:fBf'fJtJgham; tlfltfo'!A
• renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly;
62. Revising Section 12.7, Greenwood and Area Settlement
Policies in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
"12. 7 City ~ouncil shall,
(a) shall ... ;
(b) shall ... ;
(c) shall, as a high priority, prepare a traffic-
calming implementation plan for
Greenwood in consultation with the village
residents, and the Region of Durham where
necessary, and undertake a staged program
e.f continue to implement appropriate traffic
calming measures in keeping with the
intended function of the roads;
(d) in accordance with section 2.29, may
recogni'Ze consider a minor expansion of
the settlement boundaries of the Hamlet of
Greenwood.,. as a priority area for rural
grmvth and development, and to this end,
shall undertake the required hamlet
expansion revie-N in the short term, and in
undertaking the review, in addition to the
requirements of after completion of a Rural
Study in accordance with sections 2.29 and
3.19, shall and having consideration of the
following,
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(f~)
(i) the unique opportunities and
constraints created by the drumlin
upon which Greenwood sits;
(ii) the Westney Road By-pass as the
maximum possible eastern limit to
the Hamlet; and
(iii) the Highway 7 By-pass as the
maximum possible northern limit to
the Hamlet; and
request the Region of Durham to undertake
in the short term, the required
environmental assessment to determine the
need for and alignment of, and to construct,
a by pass for ~1estney Road, preferably east
of Greenwood; and
"
63. Revising Section 12 .. 1 0, Barclay Estates Settlement Policies
in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
(a) recognize the existing pit operation on the
Barclay Estates lands and permit its
continued operation until such time as the
subdivision development commences;
(b) despite the land use designations on
Schedule IV 8, permit vvithout amendment
to this Plan, the realignment of the
Carruthers Creek tributary within the
boundary of the settlement as part of an
approved draft plan of subdivision,
prO".riding such realig1;1ment is done in an
etr.rironmentally responsible manner to the
satisfaction of the City and the conservation
authority; and
(e.!!) endeavour to ensure the country residential
environment of the settlement is maintained
once developed.
64. Revising Section 12.11, Kinsale Settlement Policies in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by:
• deleting subsections (b), (e) and (f) as follows:
(b) recognize Kinsale as a priority area for rural
growth and development, and to this end,
shall undertake the required hamlet
expansion revieVIr in the medium term, and
in undertaking the reviev.r, in addition to the
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requirements of section 3.19, shall consider
any Highway 7 by pass as the maximum
possible southern limit of the hamlet;
(e) request the authority having jurisdiction
over Highway 7 to examine measures to
reduce impacts through Kinsale; and
(f) encourage the authority having jurisdiction
over Highway 7 to undertake the required
environmental assessment to determine the
need for and alignment of a by pass around
Kinsale, and to construct the by pass, if
needed, preferably south of Kinsale.
• revising newly numbered subsection (b) (previously
subsection (c)), to read as follows:
"(eh) · recognize a locally significant property
located at the southwest comer of Highway
7 and Lake Ridge Road (the former school
house) by identifying it as a Special Interest
Site on Schedule IV-9 and encourage its
continued reuse for a purpose consistent
with its local significance and the objectives
of this Plan; and"
• renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly.
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65. Revising Section 12.12, Claremont Settlement Policies in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by adding the following
new subsection (e) to read as follows, and renumbering the
subsequent subsection accordingly:
"(e) despite subsection 12.12 (d)(ii), recognize
the area immediately north of Franklin
Street in Claremont as a potential area for
minor hamlet expansion, and to this end,
the Province or the municipality shall
undertake .the required hamlet expansion
review, and in undertaking the review, in
addition to the requirements of section 3.19
and the provisions of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan and the
Regional Official Plan, consider the
following,
(i) using the Brock Road By-pass as the
eastern limit of the Hamlet;
(ii) the establishment of an entrance or
gateway feature associated with
Michell Creek at the south end of the
Hamlet, on the west side of Brock
Road; and
(iii) addressing the impact of potential
noise sources including Brock Road
By-pass, the C.P. rail line, and the
potential future airport."
66. Revising Section 12.14, Balsam Settlement Policies in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by:
• deleting subsection (b) as follows:
(b) recogni~e Balsam as a priority area for rural
growth and development, and to this· end,
shall undertake the required hamlet
expansion revie--.v in the medium term, and
in undertaking the review, in addition to the
requirements of section 3.19, shall address
the settlement's proximity to the Oak
Ridges Moraine; and
• adding the word "and" after subsection (a); and
renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly;
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67. Revising Section 14.2 in Chapter Fourteen-
Implementation, by revising subsections (b), to read as
follows:
"14.2 City Council shall be guided by the following in
interpreting the Schedules to this Plan,
(a)
(b) subject to the provisions of subsections (c)
to (f) of this section, the following
information contained on Schedules I, II,
IliA-E, ftftfr.IV -1 to IV-13 to this Plan shall
be changed only by amendment to the Plan
except for the lands that are designated in
accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan, which cannot be
amended unless first modified by the
Province;
(i) ... '
(ii) ... ,
(iii) on Schedule~ IIIB-E, all resource
management and other features
designated identified including the
(iv)
class ofwetlands; and
·" ... '
68. Revising Section 14.2 in Chapter Fourteen-
Implementation, by:
• deleting subsection (h) as follows:
(h) despite 14.2(b), (d) and (g), and following
consultation v;,'ith the Region, minor
expansions to the hamlets of Greenwood,
Kinsale and Balsam may be permitted
v;,'ithout amending the hamlet boundary or
land use designations on Schedule I or
Schedules IV 5, IV 9, and IV 12; and
• adding the word "and" after subsection (g), and
renumbering the subsequent subsection accordingly;
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69. Revising Section 14.4 in Chapter Fourteen-
Implementation, to read as follows:
"14.4 Except for lands which are designated in
accordance with the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan, City Council shall determine
the exact boundaries of the Open Space System in
consultation with relevant agencies including the
appropriate conservation authority, and
considering the results of any Environmental
Report required by section 15.9S.
70. Revising Section 14.7 in Chapter Fourteen-
Implementation, to read as follows:
"14.7 Where questions of interpretation arise regarding
certain terms used in this Plan that are based on
the terms and definitions found in the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan, Greenbelt Plan, or the
Central Pickering Development Plan, regard shall
be had to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation
Plan, the Greenbelt Plan itself or the Central
Pickering Development Plan, whichever ts
applicable."
71. Revising Section 14.12 in Chapter Fourteen-
Implementation, to read as follows:
"14.12 Despite the policies of this Plan, arul the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the
Greenbelt Plan, lands located on the Oak Ridges
Moraine and within the Greenbelt Plan are also
subject to the policies in both the Region of
Durham Official Plan and the Provincial Policy
Statement where there is no conflict."
72. Revising Section 14.14 in Chapter Fourteen-
Implementation, by replacing "15.9" referenced in the last
line with "15.8".
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73. Adding definitions for the terms "Dense Non-Aqueous
Liquid", "Dynamic Beach Hazard", "Hazardous lands",
"Hazardous sites", "High Aquifer Vulnerability",
"Hydrologically Sensitive Feature", "Key Natural Heritage
Feature", "Organic Solvents", "Vegetation Protection Zone",
"Water-related Hazards", "Watershed", and "Wave uprush",
in alphabetic order to Section 14.15, Glossary, in Chapter
Fourteen-Implementation, as follows:
•'IJense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (DNAPL) is an organic
liquid that is denser than water and tends to be insoluble in
water, meaning that it does not mix with water. DNAPLs have
been readily used in industrial and commercial applications
such as dry cleaning, cleaning/degreasing solvents, electronics,
aerosols, plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, wood
preservation, asphalt operations, varnishes and the repair of
motor vehicles and equipment.
•'IJynamic Beach Hazard means areas of inherently unstable
accumulations of shoreline sediments along Lake Ontario, as
identified by Provincial standards, as amended from time to
time. The dynamic beach hazard limit consists of the flooding
hazard plus a dynamic beach allowance.
Hazardous lands means property or lands that could be unsafe
for development due to naturally occurring processes. Along a
creek, this means the land, including that covered by water, to
the furthest landward limit of the flooding hazard or erosion
hazard limits. Along the Lake Ontario shoreline, this means
the land, including that covered by water, between the
international boundary, where applicable, and the furthest
landward limit of the flooding hazard, erosion hazard, or
dynamic beach hazardlimits.
Hazardous sites means property or lands that could be unsafe
for development and site alteration due to naturally occurring
hazards.
High Aquifer Vulnerability or High Vulnerable Aquifer means
an aquifer on which external sources have or are likely to have a
significant adverse effect, and includes the land above the
aquifer.
Hydrologically Sensitive Feature includes wetlands, permanent
and intermittent streams, kettle lakes, seepage areas and
springs, and the Lake Ontario Shoreline.
Key Natural Heritage Feature includes the habitat of
endangered species, threatened species and special concern
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species, fish habitat, wetlands, Areas of Natural and Scientific
Interest, significant woodlands, significant wildlife habitat,
sand barrens, savannah and tallgrass prairies.
Organic Solvents are liquid organic compounds (i.e.,
. containing carbon) with the power to dissolve solids, gases, or
liquids. Most organic solvents have a lower density than water,
which means they are lighter and will sit as a separate layer on
top of water. Organic Solvents have been readily used in
industrial and commercial applications such as paints,
cleaning/degreasing, dry cleaning, electronics, aerosols,
plastics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, wood preservation,
asphalt operations, varnishes and the repair of motor vehicles
and equipment. Organic solvents can also be found in small
quantities in common household products such as cleaners.
Vegetation Protection Zone means a buffer area adjacent to a
key natural heritage feature or a hydrologically sensitive feature
that is intended to protect the feature and its ecological
function from adjacent land use impacts.
Water-related Hazards means water-associated phenomena
other than flooding hazards and wave uprush which act on
shorelines. This includes, but is not limited to ship generated
waves, ice piling, and ice jamming.
Watershed means an area that is drained by a river and its
tributaries.
Wave uprush means the rush of water up onto a shoreline or
structure following the breaking of a wave, with the limit of
wave uprush being the point of furthest landward rush of water
onto the shoreline."
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7 4. Revising Section 15.5A in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, by revising subsection (xii) to read as follows:
"(xii) an environmental report as referred to in
Stl:bsection 15.8, which may also include a
natural heritage evaluation or hydrological
evaluation as referred to in subsections
15.5A (xiii) and (xiv) respectively;"
75. Revising Section 15.5A in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, by:
• revising subsection (xv) to read as follows:
And
"(xv) a hydrogeology and water budget study
including the study referred to in section
15.5A for development in High Aquifer
Vulnerability Areas;"
• replacing "1 0.8(b )" referenced in subsection (xvii) with
"10.10(b)";
76. Revising Section 15.5A in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, by:
• replacing "15.9" referred to in subsections (xiii) and (xiv)
with "15.1 0( d)";
• replacing "1 0.8(b)" referenced in subsections (xvii) and
(xviii) with "10.10(b)"; ·
• replacing "15.12A" referenced in subsection (xix) with
"15.11A";
• replacing "15.128" referenced in subsection (xx) with
"15.118";
• replacing "15.13" referenced in subsections (xxiv), (xxv),
(xxvi) and (xxvii) with "15.12";
• replacing "15.14" referenced in subsection (xxviii) with
"15.13"; and
• deleting the word "and" at the end of subsection (xxxiii),
and the period at the end of subsection (xxxiv), and
replacing it with a semi-colon, and by adding the
following new subsections at the end of the section, to
read as follows:
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"(xxxv) a groundwater discharge impact study
demonstrating how groundwater
quantity and quality will be protected,
improved or restored in areas where
groundwater discharge could be
significantly impacted; and,
(xxxvi) a water management plan verifying that
there is sufficient water supply to
support the proposed uses, and on a
cumulative sustainable basis, confirm
that there is no negative impact on
surrounding water users and the natural
environment which cannot be
appropriately mitigated for development
applications (excepting wetland
restoration projects and domestic usage
and livestock operations) that require a
permit to take water under the Ontario
Water Resources Act, or that have the
potential to impact water quantity."
77. Revising Section 15.58 in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, by:
• by revising subsection (xiii) to read as follows:
"(xiii) an environmental report as referred to in
section 15.8, which may also include a
natural heritage evaluation or
hydrological evaluation as referred to in
subsections 15.5A (xiii) and (xiv)
respectively;"
• by replacing "15.12A" and "15.128" in subsections (xv)
and (vxi) with "15.11A" and "15.11 8 respectively; and
• by replacing "15.13" in subsections (xviii), (xix), and (xxi)
with "15.12";
78. Revising Section 15.6 in Chapter Fifteen ...:_Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.6 When considering applications for non-agricultural
uses and lot creation on lands designated Prime
Agricultural Areas, Open Space System, or Oak
Ridges Moraine Countryside Areas by this Plan,
City Council shall require an Agricultural Report
prepared by a qualified expert. The Agricultural
Report shall demonstrate, to the City's satisfaction,
that!
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(a)
(b)
... '
for proposals respecting livestock facilities,
that the proposal complies with the
Minimum Distance Separation Formula as
addressed in policy 15.39 of this Plan."
79. Revising Section 15.8 in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.8 City Council,
(a) using Appendix II to this Plan as a guide,
shall for major development, and may for
minor development, as determined through
a pre-submission consultation in Section
15.2, require the submission and approval of
an Environmental Report as part of the
consideration of a development application
or a public infrastructure project for major
development within 120 metres of the
Natural Heritage System or within the
minimum area of influence prescribed in
Table 19 of this plan; and
(b) despite the Guidelines in Appendix
Hsection 15.8(a), may, through the pre-
submission consultation in Section 15.2,
require the submission and approval of an
Environmental Report as part of its
consideration of any other development
application or public infrastructure project."
80. Deleting Section 15.9 in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, as follows:
"15.9 City Council, for development or site alteration
·.r,rithin 120 metres of a key hydrologic feature or
within 120 metres of a key natural heritage feature
located v.ithin the Open Space Natural Heritage
System of the Greenbelt Plan, shall require a
natural heritage er.raluation and hydrological
evaluation to be prepared by qualified experts. For
development adjacent to a key natural heritage
feature located outside of the Open Space Natural
Heritage System but v.ithin the Protected
Countryside of the Greenbelt Plan, the policies of
section 15.8 (a) shall apply."
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81. Renumbering Section 15.1 0, in Chapter Fifteen-
Development Review, as Section 15.9 and revising it to read
as follows: ·
15.W.2_ Despite section 15.8(a), aAgricultural uses
including the construction of farm related
buildings are exempt from the requirements of
sections 15.8(b) and 15.9, except for uses adjacent
to Known Waste Disposal Sites, afttl which shall be
subject to the policies of sections 15.8(b) and
15.11.1A."
82. Renumbering Section 15.11, in Chapter Fifteen -
Development Review, as Section 15.1 0, and revising it by
adding a new subsection (d) to read as follows, and
renumbering the subsequent subsections accordingly:
"15 . .:J:l10 City Council shall require that the Environmental
Report submitted in accordance with section 15.8
include at least the following,
(a)-(c) ... ;
(d) a natural heritage evaluation and/or a
hydrological evaluation to identify
vegetation protection zones for lands
located within the Greenbelt;
(d~) ... '
(ef) ... '
(fg) . . .. '
(gh) ... '
(hi) "
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86. Revising Section 15.26 in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, by revising subsections (a), (d)(ii), (e) and (f), to
read as follows:
"15.26 City Council, in commenting to the Regiqnal Land
Division Committee regarding the consideration of
land severances pursuant to the Planning Act,
(a) shall be guided by the policies of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, the
Greenbelt Plan, Durham Regional Official
Plan, this . Plan and the regulations and
requirements of the City zoning by-law; ...
(d) for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine,
shall also require the following,
(i) permit residential infilling and lot
creation .within the hamlet
boundaries of Claremont as-
expansions to the hamlet boundary
shall not be petmitted subject to the
provisions of section 12.12 (d) and (e)
(ii) . . . as shown on Schedule IIIB or as
identified by an approved
environmental report;
(e) may, · for lands within the Oak Ridges
Moraine, Natural Core Areas, Natural
Linkage Areas, and Countryside Areas,
permit lot creation may be permitted under
the following conditions, where applicable:
(i) a maximum cumulative total of one
severance, from a rural lot, of a farm
retirement lot or a lot for a residence
surplus to a farming operation shall
be permitted for each rural lot;
(ii)
(iii)
(iiiv)
(iv)
(vi)
(vii)
... '
severances from each other or parts
of a lot that are devoted to different
uses, but only if the uses are legally
established at the time of the
application for severance-;; and,
(f) may permit residential infilling and lot
creation within the boundaries of rural
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settlements and rural clusters, with the
exception that within rural clusters within
the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve
Area, no severance or land division to create
a new lot is permitted."
87. Revising Section 15.27, in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, by:
• deleting subsection (b) as follows:
And
(b) the guidelines for land use in the vicinity of
airports.
• replacing it with the following:
"(b) Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations."
88. Revising Section 15.30, in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, by replacing "Schedule Ill" in the 3rd line with
"Schedule 1118", and "15.11" referenced in subsection (b)
with "15.1 0";
89. Revising Section 15.31, in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, by:
• replacing "Schedule Ill" in the 4th line with "Schedule
IIIC";
• replacing "1 0.20(b )"referenced in the first line with
"10.22(b)"; and ·
• replacing "Schedule Ill" referenced in the 2nd line of
subsection (k) with "Schedule IIIC";
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90. Revising Section 15.33, in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.33 In accordance with section 10.810, should an
official plan amendment application be received to
permit a new or expanded aggregate extraction site
or wayside pit, City Council shall require that the
proponent,
(a) shall require that the proponent submit a
hydrogeological study that assesses the
potential impacts on water resources where
the depth of excavation is proposed to go
below the water table or the application is
located on or near hydrologically sensitive
features such as wedands, aquatic habitats,
coldwater streams or aquifer recharge areas;
and
(b) shall require that the proponent undertake
an assessment of the following impacts,
(i)
(ii) operational aspects related to
noise~ ftllti-dust, lighting and
vibration;
(c) for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine,
applications to permit a new or expanded
aggregate extraction site or wayside pits~
shall not be approved such application
unless the applicant demonstrates the
requirements in Section 35 of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan as
follows; ...
(d) shall in order to maintain connectivity,
where a new or expanded mineral aggregate
operation or a wayside pit is located in an
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Areas
designation, require there shall at all times
be an excluded area at all times which may
contain both undisturbed land and land
whose rehabilitation is complete that:
(1") ... '
(ii) ... '
(iii) ... ,
(e) notwithstanding Section 15.41 (a), may for
an application for a mineral aggregate
operation or a wayside pit TV'>ith respect to
land~ within a key natural heritage feature
may be approved such application provided:
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(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(i)
(ii)
... '
... '
an application for a mineral aggregate
operation or wayside pit with respect to land
in a Landform Conservation Area shall not
be approved such application unless the
applicant demonstrates that:
(1') ... ,
(ii) ... '
the City of Pickering shall work
cooperatively with the aggregate industry to
develop and implement comprehensive
rehabilitation plans for the parts of the Oak
Ridges Moraine that are affected by mineral
aggregate operations.
for lands which are subject to the policies of
the Greenbelt Plan, including lands in the
Open Space System -Natural Areas
designation within the Greenbelt Plan, shall
not approve such application until the
applicant demonstrates the requirements of
the Greenbelt Plan have been satisfied;
shall not approve such application until. the
applicant demonstrates the requirements of
the Durham Regional Official Plan have
been satisfied."
91. Revising Section 15.34, in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.34 Despite sections 10.810 and 15.33 (a) and (b), City
Council shall permit wayside pits, quarries and
portable asphalt plants for a temporary period for
use by the City, Regional and Provincial
governments in accordance with the Aggregate
Resources Act and sections 15.33 (d) -(i) of this
Plan without requiring either an amendment to this
Plan or an amendment to the zoning by-law except
as follows,
(a) an amendment to the Plan and zoning by-
law shall be required for wayside pits and
quarries in proximity to a key natural
heritage or hydrologically sensitive feature
within the Open Space System -Natural
Areas designation wetland Area of Natural
and Scientific Interest or Environmentally
Significant Area as designated on Schedule
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III, or candidate Environmentally
Significant .Area or Area of Natural and
Scientific Interest as may be identified; and
"
92. Revising Section 15.36 in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, by replacing the reference to "10.21" with "10.23";
93. Revising Section 15.37 in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, by adding a new subsection (c) as follows:
"W despite subsection 15.37 (b), shall not
permit new cemeteries on lands designated
Prime Agricultural Areas."
94. Revising Section 15.39, in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, to read as follows:
"15.39 On lands designated Prime Agricultural Area,
Open Space System Area ... "
95. Revising Section 15.40, in Chapter Fifteen-Development
Review, by replacing "Schedule VII" with "Schedule VI";
96. Revising Section 15.41, in Chapter Fifteen -Development
Review, by revising subsections (a), (c) and (f) to read as
follows:
"(a) recognize that key natural heritage features
relate to wetlands, significant portions of
the habitat of endangered, rare and
threatened species, fish habitat, areas of
natural and scientific interest, significant
valleylands, significant woodlands, and
significant wildlife habitat;
(c) recognize that Table 18 identifies minimum
areas of influence and minimum vegetation
protection zones related to the key natural
heritage features and hydrologically
sensitive features, and where features are
not identified on Schedule~ ¥ IIIB -HID,
such as seepage areas and springs, these
features shall be identified using criteria
identified by the Province either on a site-
by-site basis or through the appropriate
study prior to undertaking any development
or site alteration;
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vegetation protection zone; require a natural
heritage evaluation for an application for
development or site alteration that shall:
(i) demonstrate that the development or
site alteration applied for will have
no adverse effects on the key natural
heritage feature or on the related
ecological functions;
(ii) identify planning, design and
construction practices that will
maintain and, where possible,
improve or restore the health,
diversity and size of the key natural
heritage feature and its ·connectivity
with other key natural heritage
features;
(iii) demonstrate how connectivity within
and between key natural heritage
features will be maintained and,
where possible, improved or restored
before, during and after
construction;
(iv) if Table 19 specifies the dimensions
of a minimum vegetation protection
zone, determine whether it is
sufficient, and if it is not sufficient,
specify the dimensions of the
required m1mmum vegetation
protection zone and provide for the
maintenance and, where possible,
improvement or restoration of
natural self-sustaining vegetation
within it;
(v) If Table 19 does not specify the
dimensions of a minimum
vegetation protection zone,
determine whether one is required,
and if one is required, specify the
dimensions of the required
minimum vegetation protection zone
and provide for the maintenance
and, where possible, improvement or
restoration of natural self-sustaining
vegetation within it, including,
without limitation, an analysis of
land use, soil type, slope class and
vegetation type, using criteria
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established by the Province, as
amended from time to time, and
(c) for lands within the minimum area of ·
influence that relate to a key hydrologically
sens11:tve feature, but outside the
hydrologically sensitive feature itself and the
related minimum vegetation protection
zone, require a hydrological evaluation for
an application for development or site
alteration that shall:·
. (i) demonstrate that the. development or
site alteration will have no adverse
effects on the hydrologically
sensitive feature or on the related
hydrologic functions;
(ii) identify planning, design and
construction practices that will
maintain, and where possible
improve or restore the health,
diversity and size of the
hydrologically sensitive feature; and
iii) determine whether the minimum
vegetation protection zone
dimensions specified in Table 19 are
sufficient, and if not sufficient,
specify the dimensions of the
required m1rumum vegetation
protection zone and provide for the
maintenance · and, where possible,
improvement or restoration of
natural self-sustaining vegetation
within it, and
(iv) in the case of permanent and
intermittent streams, seepage areas
and springs, determine whether the
minimum vegetation protection zone
dimensions specified in Table 19 are
sufficient, and if not sufficient,
require, without limitation, an
analysis of land use, soil type and·
slope class, using criteria established
by the Province, as amended from to
time;
(v) in the case of a key hydrologically
sensitive feature that is fish habitat,
ensure compliance with the
requirements of the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans (Canada);
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(d) despite any other policies of this Plan to the
contrary, require new buildings and
structures used for agriculture within the
Natural Heritage System of the Greenbelt
Plan to provide a 30 metres vegetation
protection zone from a key natural heritage
or hydrologically sensitive feature. This
vegetation protection zone may consist of
natural self-sustaining vegetation or
agricultural crops if the land is, and will
continue to be used for agricultural
purposes.
(e) despite section 14.2 . (b)(iii), for minor
changes and refinements to Schedules IliA
-HID, based on updated information from
the Province or as a result of detailed
studies, such as those noted above, not
require an amendment to this Plan, and
where the feature is a wetland, an area of
natural and scientific interest and/or
significant portions of the habitat of
endangered, rare and threatened species, or
their related mtmmum vegetation
protection zones, proposed refinements to
the boundary or the extent of the feature
requires formal confirmation from the
Province prior to any development."
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99. Adding a new Table 19-Key Natural Heritage and
Hydrologically Sensitive Features, and Areas of Natural and
Scientific Interest (Earth Science): Minimum Areas of
Influence and Minimum Vegetation Protection Zones outside
the Oak Ridges Moraine, at the end of the newly added
section 15.50, as follows:
................................... ,_., ... , ... ,_ ..................... .................................. -........... ...................................... . ......................................................................................... _,,, .... ······----····-·····-··········-········-··-·-.. ·-····-· ........... ··················--··--····--
Table 19
................. , ... ;:. ............................. ----.................... .................... -............. ..................................................... _ .............. ,. ___ ..... , ................. . ................. ......................................................................
. Ke~ Natural Heritage and H~drologicall~ Sensitive Features, and Areas of Natural and
SCientific Interest (Earth Science): Minimum Areas oflnfluence and Minimum
Vegetation Protection Zones outside the Oak Ridges Moraine
• . .
Feature Minimum Area of Minimum Vegetation
Influence Protection Zone
................................................... ...................
Wetlands within 120 metres of an~ All land within 30 metres of
part of feature an~ part of feature, subject to
section 15.10 if a natural
heritage evaluation is
required
A known location of the within 120 metres of an~ determined b~ a natural
habitat of endangered, rare part of feature heritage evaluation ·carried
and threatened species out under section 15.10
Fish habitat within 120 metres of an~ All land within 30 metres of
part of feature an~ part of feature, subject to
section 15.10 if a natural
heritage evaluation lS
required
Significant valle~ lands within 120 metres of All land within 30 metres of
stable top of bank stable top of bank, subject to
section 15.10 if a natural
heritage evaluation is
required
Significant woodlands within 120 metres of an~ All land within 10 metres
part of feature from the drip line of
woodlands, subject to section
15.10 if a natural heritage
evaluation is required
Significant wildlife habitat within 120 metres of an~ determined b~ a natural
part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under section 15.10
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Permanent and intermittent within 120 metres of an~ All land within 30 metres of
streams outside the part of the feature the limits of the floodplain or
Pickering urban area hazard lands as defined b~
the relevant Conservation
Authori:cy:, subject to section
15.10 if a h~drological
evaluation is required
Permanent and intermittent within 50 metres of an~ All land within 10 metres of
streams inside the Pickering part of the feature the stable top of bank or the
urban area limit of the floodplain,
whichever is the greater,
subject to section 15.10 if a
h~drological evaluation is
required
Seepage areas and springs within 120 metres of an~ All land within 30 metres of
part of feature an~ part of feature, subject to
section 15.10 if a h~drological
evaluation is required
Shoreline along Lake within 120 metres of an~ determined b~ a natural
Ontario part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
Former Lake Iroquois within 120 metres of an)': determined b)!: a natural
Shoreline part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under section 15.10
Areas of Natural and within 120 metres of an~ determined b~ a natural
Scientific Interest (ANSI's) part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Within 120 metres of an)': determined b~ a natural
Corridor part of feature heritage evaluation carried
out under Section 15.10
100. Deleting all references in policies to the term "Rouge Park"
and replacing it with "Rouge National Urban Park".
Implementation: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan,
as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall
apply in regard to this Amendment. In light of the numerous
components of the Official Plan that are being revised
concurrently, the numbering of the policy sections in this
amendment is subject to change in accordance with the
sequencing of approvals. ·
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Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan
as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall
apply in regard to this Amendment, except as revised by this
amendment.
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Appendix II to
Information Report Number 09-15
Proposed Informational Revision 22
To The
Pickering Official Plan
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Purpose:
Location:
Basis:
Revision:
The purpose of this revision is to change the informational
text contained within the Pickering Official Plan in order to
provide clarity to the policies implemented as part of
Amendment 27, which is intended to update the natural
heritage and countryside policies in the Official Plan to
reflect current conditions based on available background
information; conform to revised Provincial and Region of
Durham policies; and to respond to Conservation Authority
initiatives.
The changes apply City wide.
In reviewing the informational text contained in the Official
Plan, various technical revisions have been determined to be
necessary and appropriate to assist users with
understanding the changes to the Official Plan policy
implemented through Amendment 27.
The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby revised by:
1. Deleting the following maps in Chapter Two -The
Planning Framework:
• Map 2, Watersheds, Streams & Valleys;
• Map 3, Physiographic Regions;
• Map 4, Forests, Fields and Hedgerows;
• Map 5, Known Areas Of Groundwater Recharge
And Discharge;
• Map 6, Environmental Resource Areas; and
• Map 7, Natural Systems Plan.
2. Renumbering Map 8 -Pickering's Urban System, in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework as Map 2,
and adjusting the settlement boundary of the hamlet
of Brougham south of Highway 7, as illustrated on
Attachment "A" to this revision.
3. Renumbering Map 9 -South Pickering Urban
Neighbourhoods, in Chapter Two -The Planning
Framework, as Map 3-A, as illustrated on Attachment
"B" to this revision.
4. Renumbering Map 9-B-Central Pickering Seaton
Urban Area Neighbourhoods, in Chapter Two-The
Planning Framework, as Map 3-B, and adjusting the
settlement boundary of the hamlet of Brougham south
of Highway 7, as illustrated on Attachment "C" to this
revision.
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5. Renumbering Map 10-Pickering's Rural System, in
Chapter Two -The Planning Framework, as Map 4,
and adjusting the settlement boundary of the hamlet
of Brougham south of Highway 7, as illustrated on
Attachment "D" to this revision.
6. Revising newly numbered Maps 2, 3-B and 4 in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework by:
• adjusting the boundary of the Hamlet of
Cherrywood, south of Third Concession Road, to
follow existing lot lines; and
• adjusting the boundaries of the Hamlet of
Greenwood east of Westney Road and west of
Greenwood Road, to follow existing lot lines;
as illustrated on Attachments "A", "C" and "D" to this
revision.
7. Adding the following new information maps in Chapter
Two -The Planning Framework:
• Map 5 -Federal and Provincial Policy Areas
• Map 6 -Conservation Authority Regulatory Areas
as illustrated respectively on Attachments "E" and "F"
to this revision.
8. Deleting from Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, within the subsection entitled "Pickering's
Ecological System", the following informational text:
• the fifth through twelfth informational paragraphs
inclusive and commencing with the phrase
"Despite its complexity" and ending with the
phrase "features identified on Schedule Ill
(Resource Management); and
• the related informational text boxes which provide
an explanation for Map 2 and list natural areas;
and replacing the informational paragraphs with the
following:
"In support of a healthy ecological system, it is an
important goal to protect key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features for the long term.
Achieving a healthy, self-sustaining, connected Natural
Heritage System is integral to ensuring a healthy and
resilient watershed. The systems based approach
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establishes a connected and integrated system of natural
core areas and linkages. Such a system has a greater
ability to sustain itself, particularly in urban and
agricultural areas, compared with an approach which only
protects individual features. At the same time, the
Natural Heritage System, shown on Schedule IliA,
provides a range of habitats, so it may include areas
which are not significant natural features.
The key natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive
features, which form the basis for the City's 'Natural
Heritage System, are shown on Schedules IIIB, IIIC and
IIID, and reflect information from available sources
including the Ministry of Natural Resources, Region of
Durham, Toronto Region Conservation Authority
(TRCA), Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
(CLOCA) and the City.
The system reflects the results of this analysis. It
incorporates all key natural heritage and hydrologically
sensitive features and reflects:
• the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System as identified in
the Greenbelt Plan;
• the Natural Heritage System as identified in the
Central Pickering Development Plan;
• updated information on watersheds from TRCA and
CLOCA;
• the current identification of wetlands and other
features from a range of sources;
• the results of the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood
Review; and,
• adjustments to the boundary to better identify
existing and approved development."
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9. Revising the third to sixth informational paragraphs in
the subsection entitled "Rural Goals", Chapter Two-.
The Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"By -±9%2015, approximately 4,~.;i00 people lived in rural
Pickering, representing about -9 .§.% of the total population
of the City. Although the number of people living in the
rural area will increase over the next 20 years, the ratio
of the number of people living in rural Pickering compared
to urban Pickering will drop by ~ 2031 to less than ~.;i%
of the City's total population. Most of the City's
residential growth will occur in the urban area.
Still, some rural population growth is considered
necessary and desirable to maintain a healthy and viable
rural area. Based on a data collected in December 2014
The 1991 rural vision developed by residents proposed
that bet>.veen ~ and 1,500 approximately 200
additional people could be accommodated in rural
Pickering over the next riG 15 years, primarily in and
around hamlets and clusters through infill or development
ofvacant lots.
Rural population growth could also occur as a result of
homes being built on vacant lots outside of settlements.
As 'Nell, some population may be added in the rural area
through the development of nev,r rural settlements, such
as country residential subdivisions, if approved by
Council.
Employment opportunities in rural Pickering are currently
limited. It is estimated that as of 1996, rural Pickering
provided bet'.veen 500 and 1,000 jobs. In the past, most
rural jobs were in agriculture and related businesses.
Today, because of a general decline in farming, rural job
opportunities need to be more diverse if the City is to
sustain a healthy rural economy."
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10. Revising the informational sidebar, which relates to
the Rural Population Target and Allocation referred to
in Section 2.22, to read as follows:
&1?ural Residential Growth*
Total Rural PopulaUon 4 J ()()() t:e 4,5{)(}
Growth (2015 to 2031) approximately_ 200
people
Hamlets and Clusters At least -70{) 80 people
Existing Lots Located Outside 1202{)() people
of Settlements
l'lew* Rural Settlements Up t:e between ·490 and
6-()() -peepf-e
* SeU]e,..Bent:s appr~ved ex buHt during or ai'te:r 4996
Declining Rural Residential Growth is reflective of an
aging population and a reduced person per unit count"
11. Revising the informational paragraphs in the
subsection entitled "Rural Settlements", Chapter Two
-The Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"Most of Pickering' s rural growth over the past twenty
years will occured in and around its Rural Settlements -
areas where rural housing and related uses are (or will be)
concentrated. Nine existing Rural Settlements are
designated: Cherryvwod and 1'\rea, 'Nhitevale, Green
River, Brougham, Greenwood and Area, Staxton Glen,
Kinsale, Claremont, and Balsam.
··.Four additional settlements are designated but have not
yet been built: Barclay Estates (a country residential
subdivision approved in 1995); and Birchwood Estates,
Spring Creek and Forest Creek Estates (country
residential subdivisions approved in 1998). In addition, a
second phase of the Staxton Glen country residential
subdivision v,ras approved in 1998.
There are four types of rural settlements in Pickering,
generally differentiated by size, characteristics and mix of
uses: rural hamlets, Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets,
rural clusters and country residential subdivisions.
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Rural hamlets are existing hamlets that are generally
long-established. They are the focus of rural grmvth and
development. They often contain a variety of land uses,
including residential, commercial, community, cultural arid
recreational uses. Limited growth, which may include the
full variety of land uses, will be within the hamlet
boundary of those hamlets determined to be suitable for
further development. The designated Rural hamlets in
Pickering are Cherrywood, Whitevale, Green River,
Brougham, Greenwood, Staxton Glen, Kinsale, Balsam,
and Claremont in part.
Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets are existing hamlets or
similar small communities that are generally long-
established. They often contain a variety of land uses,
and provide opportunities for growth only within the
existing hamlet boundary. Most of Claremont is
designated Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlet:
Rural clusters are groupings of residential dwellings,
usually developed along existing rural roads. They
provide only minor opportunities for growth -antl:
expansion through infill development and/ or development
on existing lots. The designated Rural ·clusters in
Pickering are Cherry Wood East, Cherrywood West, and
the Greenwood Cluster. No new Rural clusters will be
permitted.
Country residential settlements are large lot, rural
residential subdivisions built mainly on internal roads with
little or no opportunity for expansion and will not exceed
the maximum approved size. The designated Country
residential subdivisions in Pickering are Birchwood
Estates, Barclay Estates, Spring Creek, and Forest Creek
Estates. No new Country residential subdivisions will be
permitted.
To properly control the amount, nature and distribution
of rural growth, Rural Settlement Plans have been
prepared for each Rural Settlement (see Chapter Twelve).
If another Rural Settlement is approved (by amendment to
the Plan), an appropriate Rural Settlement Plan would
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also be incorporated into this Plan (also by amendment).
No other Rural Settlements will be approved."
12. Deleting the subtitles for deleted Sections 2.29, 2.30,
2.31 and 2.32 entirely, and adding subtitles for newly
added Sections 2.29 and 2.30, to respectively read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
.Minor Rural Settlement Expansions through
Comprehensive Review"
and,
"CITY POLICY
No new Rural Settlements"
13. Revising the first informational text box in Chapter
Three -Land Use which lists the Primary Land Use
Categories by adding the word "Prime" before the title
"Agricultural Areas".
14. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Open Space
System land use category, to read as follows:
"Open Space System
The eO pen s.§pace s.§ystem is Pickering' s "greenspace",
important not only for its role in maintaining ecological
health, including maintaining and, where possible,
improving the ecological and hydrological integrity of the
Natural Heritage System, but also in promoting physical,
spiritual and mental health for the City's residents.
The Open Space System is derived from an analysis of the
linked Open Space System established in the City's 1996
Official Plan. The analysis focused on an examination of
information from available sources. The eOpen s.§pace
s.§ystem includes a variety of key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features including the Rouge-
Duffins wildlife corridor, the Lake Iroquois shoreline,
significant habitat of endar:-gered species, threatened
species and special concern species, the City's valley
and stream corridors, shorelines, environmentally
significant areas; areas of natural and scientific interest,
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wetlands, significant forested areas woodlands, and majer
parks, recreational and conservation areas, major open
space linkages, and other major blocks of land that make
up the City's natural core areas and corridors, and the
Oak Ridges Moraine significant wildlife and fish habitat.
The eQpen -s.§pace -s.§ystem is derived from . Map 7
(Natural Systems Plan) described in Part One, and
incorporates most of the environmental features
designated on Schedule III (Resource Management) also
includes major parks, recreational and conservation
areas, and other major blocks of land that make up the
City's natural core areas, corridors and linkages.
Lands designated as part of the eOpen -s.§pace -s.§ystem
are intended to be used primarily for conservation,
restoration, environmental · education, recreation and
ancillary purposes."
15. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three-Land Use which introduce the Rural
Settlements land use category, to read as follows:
"Rural settlements are recognized concentrations of rural
housing and related uses. In Pickering there are four
types of rural settlements, differentiated by their size,
characteristics and location on the Oak Ridges Moraine:
country residential, rural clusters, rural hamlets and Oak
Ridges Moraine rural hamlets.
Typically, country residential developments are large lot
residential subdivisions on their own with an internal
road-s network. They are relatively new developments
with large dwellings and large building setbacks. Once
established, they usually have little or no opportunity for
additional residential development or expansion will not
exceed the maximum approved size. No new country
residential settlements will be permitted.
Rural clusters are groupings of residential dwellings
developed along or beside existing rural roads. They are
usually visible from these roads, and may contain some
non-residential uses. Rural clusters vary in size and are
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often either beside or adjacent to rural hamlets. Once
established, rural clusters usually provide only very minor
opportunity for additional residential development
through infill and/ or expansion . development on existing
lots (usually through. infill or the addition of 1 lot on the
periphery). No new residential clusters will be permitted.
Rural hamlets and Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets are
historic settlements, and they are usually much more
diversified than either count17 residential subdivisions or
rural clusters. Although they are predominantly
residential, they often contain a number of other land
uses and activities, including commercial, community,
cultural and recreational opportunities. Rural hamlets are
often the service and social centres of the surrounding
rural area, arid the primary focus for limited new rural
growth and development (both residential and other
complementary and support facilities) within the hamlet
boundary of those hamlets determined to be suitable for
further development."
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16. Revising the title and informational paragraphs in
Chapter Three -Land Use which introduce the
Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas land use categories, to read as
follows:
"Prime Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas
Prime Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas recognize those lands in Pickering
where the agricultural land base is intended for long-term
protection, for existing and future generations. These
lands generally contain Classes 1-3 soils as defined by
the Canada Land Inventory Soil Capability for
Agriculture. They also include areas of lesser agricultural
significance (Canada Land Inventory Classes 4-7 soils)
and additional areas where there is a local concentration
of farms which exhibit characteristics of ongoing
agriculture.
In these areas, primarily agricultural uses are permissible,
such as the growing of crops and the raising of animals.
On-¥farm diversified uses such as &.veilings and home
occupations and agri-tourism uses such as bed and
breakfast establishments and farm tours that are directly
related and devoted to the existing farm operation, are
also permissible. In addition, other compatible secondary
and farm related agricultural uses that are
complementary and supportive to a farm operation may be
permissible by site specific rezoning.
Complementary and a6gricultural-related uses that are
complementary and supportive of include home
businesses, such as equipment repair, . woodv,rorking,
crafts and ',velding, and farrri related businesses such as
value added processing and packing operations of
agricultural products, roadside produce stands selling
products from the farming operation, farm vacations as
part of a farming operation, anJ such as cottage wineries .z.
riding schools and horse shows are also permissible
processing produce from local farming operations.
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Non-agricultural uses will be limited to forest, fish and
wildlife management, conservation, infrastructure and
existing uses.
Prime Agricultural Areas within the Duffins-Rouge
Agricultural Preserve Area may be used by colleges and
universities for agricultural research purposes."
17. Revising the subtitle for Section 3.11, to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Prime Agricultural Areas and
Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas:
Permissible Uses"
18. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Potential
Airport Site land use category, to read as follows:
"A Potential Airport Site is identified in order to protect
for a possible regional airport, should it be determined by
others, in consultation with the City, 'that such an airport
is required in the future. At this time, it is unknown
whether such an airport is needed, or (if needed) when it
may be built.
Until a decision is made on developing a regional airport,
uses permissible in this area include primary agricultural,
on-farm diversified uses, agricultural-related uses that
are complementary and supportive to a farm operation,
and complementary and supportive agricultural uses,
conservation, environmental protection, restoration,
passive recreation, and existing lawful uses."
19. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Study Areas
land use category to delete the second paragraph, to
read as follows:
"The Urban Study Areas category recognizes lands in the
City where further study is required before land uses can
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be designated. Only interim uses are permissible, until
completion of the required studies.
Four of the Rural Study Areas are to consider the
possibility of a major minor hamlet expansion (minor
expansions are permissible in section 2.32). The other
Rural Study Area is or to confirm the appropriateness of
the land use designations.-Until the studies are done,
uses are permissible as outlined by the respective land
use designations."
20. Revising the informational paragraphs of Chapter Ten
-Resource Management which introduce the
Resource Protection and Enhancement component,
to read as follows:
"The City's resource protection and enhancement
policies provide direction on specific features of natural
significance_from Environmentally Significant 1'\reas
stream corridors to the Oak Ridges Moraine, as well as
resources such as aggregates. Collectively, these
resources present unique attributes that are of benefit to
the community."
21. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 1 0.5, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Watershed Plannjng"
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22. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Watershed Planning, referred to in newly added
Section 1 0.5, to read as follows: .
"Watershed boundaries ate defined by nature and, as
a result, watershed plans often overlap a number of
municipal boundaries. Watershed and sub-watershed
plans provide direction for the improved and effective
management and restoration of a watershed and sub-
watershed. Such plans are intended to:
• serve as a guide to improve water quality, reduce
flood damage and protect natural resources in a
watershed;
• prevent existing watershed problems from
worsening as a result of land development,
infrastructure activities and other activities; and,
• provide an opportunity for multiple jurisdictions to
coordinate their efforts and accept their relevant
responsibilities in terms of the impact their ac.tions
and decisions have on upstream and downstream
" areas.
23. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 1 0.6, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
"Natural Heritage System"
24. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Stream Corridors, referred to in newly numbered Section
10.7 (previously Section 1 0.5), to read as follows:
"Best management and stewardship practices on
lands adjacent to or within stream corridors may
include:
• Keeping pets on a leash to avoid disturbing
wildlife;
• Staying on established trails to prevent soil
compaction and erosion;
• Avoiding using pesticides or herbicides near
natural areas; and
• Being aware of invasive garden plants and
avoiding introducing them to natural areas."
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25. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.12
(previously Section 10.1 0), to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Key Natural Heritage and Hydrologically Sensitive
Features, Wetlands, E9:Fir~·1n"lwntally &gnHic&9:t /1.at>as,
andib::as o-flVatUFal and Scient#ic Interest, Oak Ridges
},{cr.raL9:e Key lVatUFal Heritage Features and
HFirologieally Sensftfm 1%atures"
26. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.13
(previously Section 10.11), to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Areas of Groundwater Protection Recha-rge and
Discharge, &9:d Aquifer Vulnerability, Wellhead
Protection and Source Water Protection"
27. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Contaminant Management Plan, referred to in
subsection (c) of newly numbered Section 10.13
(previously Section 1 0.11), to read as follows:
"Contaminant Management Plan means a nutrient
management strategy or plan if, and as required by
the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, or a municipal
nutrient management by-law, or a comparable
management and contingency plan for the
management of contaminants stored or discharged
from the subject lands that are not nutrients as
defined by the Nutrient Management Act, 2002."
28. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to well
head protection areas, referred to in newly numbered
Section 1 0. 13 (d), to read as follows:
Well Head Protection Areas are the surface and
subsurface area surrounding a water well or well
field that sup.plies a municipal residential system
or other designated system through which
contaminants are reasonably likely to eventually
reach the water well or wells.
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29. Adding an informational sidebar, which .relates to
Source Protection Plan, referred to in newly
numbered Section 10.13 (e), to read as follows:
"As a result of the Clean Water Act,
communities in Ontario are required to develop
and maintain Source Protection plans in order
to protect their municipal sources of drinking
water. These plans identify risks to local
drinking water sources and develop strategies
to reduce or eliminate these risks."
30. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.18
(previously Section 1 0.16) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Rouge NaHonal Urban Park"
31. Revising the informational sidebar, which relates to
the Rouge National Urban Park, referred to in newly
numbered Section 1 0.18, to read as follows:
"The Rouge National Urban Park is the first largest
national urban park in Canada North l\rnerica, with
nearly -600150 hectares of the park situated within
the City of Pickering. More than .L. 700 species of
plants, animals grmv in the area, several game species
and scores of shore birds and waterfowl make their
home in the park.
The Park was established to protect the ecological
integrity of the ~alley system of the Rouge River and
its key tributaries in an area stretching fromLake
Ontario in the south, to the Oak Ridges Moraine in
the north."
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32. Revising the informational paragraphs of Chapter Ten
-Resource Management which introduce the
Environmental Risk Management component to read
as follows:
"The City's risk management policies emphasize the
need to manage flood plains, areas prone to erosion and
slope instability; contaminated soils, abandoned oil and
gas wells, and noise, odour and other emissions in a
manner that protects people and property from
potentially hazardous conditions and situations, while
protecting environmental resources and systems. A key
component of the-City's approach shall. be to direct
development away from areas of natural or human-made
hazards where there ·is an unacceptable risk to public
health, safety or property."
33. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.21
(previously Section 1 0.19) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Shorelines and Stream Corridors, and Hazardous Lands"
34. Revising the 1st informational sidebar under the
subheading "Environmental Risk Management" of
Chapter Ten-Resource Management which related
to Shorelines and Stream Corridors, to read as
follows:
r;·;·rh~---~~~~~···ci~~·i;~~t·~·ci···ici~~tiii"~·ci ... ~~:··sh~~-~ii~-~-~---·~~·ci········]
I Stream Corridors ~which may include hazardous I
!lands) on Schedule IIIC are based on existin~d I
!proposed Fill Rregulations and Mmapping prepared I
lby conservatio; authoriti;;--I
lA Hll-regulated area may include lands that feature I
!valley corridors, stream corridors or water bodies, I
land associated natural heritage features. Permits I
I are required to alter land within these areas because if I
!left unchecked, the alterations could lead to I I erosion, flooding or loss of natural habitat." I
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35. Revising the 2nd informational sidebar, which relates
to Shorelines and Stream Corridors, and Hazardous
Lands, referred to in newly numbered Section 10.21
(previously Section 1 0.19), by replacing the words
"Ministry of Natural Resources" with "Province".
36. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.23
(previously Section 10.21) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Pollution, ContaminationL-THJfi Waste Disposal SitesL
Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells and Other Human-Made
Hazards"
37. Revising the subtitle for Section 12.1 to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Preparation Updating or Amending-ef.Rural
Settlement Plans"
38. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 1: Cherrywood and Area, in
Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
• "Comprises three distinct areas along the Third
Concession Road: the Hamlet of Cherrywood at
Rosebank Road, a larger Cherrywood West Cluster on
the west side of Altona Road, and a small Cherrywood
East Cluster east of Whites Road; surrounded by the
Provincially ovmed agricultural land assembly all
within the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve
• In Cherrywood, a general store remains; buildings
associated vrith the former place of worship remain but
are closed is used as a residential dwelling; a oower
school building has been converted to a place of
worship; a tot lot exists in Cherrywood West"
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39. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebars, which relates to Settlement 1:
Cherrywood and Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Cherrywood!
J.f).f){j 2015 Population .§()55
PF·e:feete& G-=ew:AA .§
P-er-ee£Jt lf:Je:r-eaee -!Y)
-2{)..1..6 2031 Population -5860
Cherrywood West!
J.f).f){j 2015 Population 225
PFe-jeete& G-=ew#t. .J-()
P-er-ee£Jt lf:Je:r-eaee -4A
-2{)..1..{i.-2031 Population -2J§ 210
Cherrywood East!
J.f).f){j 2015 Population -75 70
.f2pe:feete& Gr-ew:AA -14
P-er-ee£Jt lf:Je:r-eaee -1-J..:-J
-2{)..1..6 2031 Population -&a 65 -
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
40. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to City Policy-
Cherrywood and area Settlement Policies, Settlement
1: Cherrywood and Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Cherrywood And Area!
J.f).f){j 2015 Population .J.Ij{) 350
~ieete& Gr-ew#t -2-5
,f2er-ee£J t lf:Je:r-eaee +.-1
-2{)..1..6 2031 Population .J.7§ 335
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
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· 41. Revising Schedule IV-1 Settlement 1: Cherrywood
And Area, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by
deleting the two "Place of Worship" symbols located
north and south of Third Concession Road, and
adding a .new "Place of Worship" symbol on the north-
east corner of Third Concession Road and Rosebank
Road, as illustrated on Attachment "G" to this revision.
42. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 2: Whitevale, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Located in the valley of the West Duffins Creek along
Whitevale Road; lands to the west of the creek are part
of the Provincially ovmed Duffins-Rouge Aagricultural
Preserve land assembly; lands to the east of the creek ·
are part of the Provincially ovmed lands acquired for
Seaton Urban Area"
• Existing businesses include an antique store, several
craft shops af1-El: , an tea shop interior design centre,
and offices; existing community facilities include a
community centre, a park, a place of worship, and ag
library arts and culture centre; the Seaton Hiking
Trail follows the creek valley to both the north and
the south"
43. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 2:
Whitevale, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Whitevale*
-1-{)B6 2015 PopulaUon .:644 225
.J2Ffryieet:e& G:..-cen#t -15
lf2e.:-eeBt: mer-ea-se #:-2
~ 2031 Population -255 220
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
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44. Revising Schedule IV-2, Settlement 2: Whitevale, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by deleting the
"Library" symbol located south of Whitevale Road,
and in the legend, as illustrated on Attachment "H" to
this revision.
45. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 3: Green River, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Located along Highway 7 at the West Duffins Creek;
lands to the west of the creek are part of the
Provincially ovmed Duffins-Rouge aAgricultural
Preserve land assembly; lands generally to the north
and east of the creek are part of the Provincially
ovmed lands acquired for Seaton Urban Area; further
north and east are Federally-owned lands acquired in
the 1970s as a site for a possible future airport
• Existing businesses in the Hamlet include a book and
hobby shop, a collectable doll sales and repair shop,
an antique store and a contractor /heavy equipment
storage yard; the former place of worship is now al&e a
community centre"
46. Deleting the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 3: Green River, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, as follows:
• "A possible Highway 7 by pass and the proposed
Highvmy 107/Transitway are planned for south of
Green River"
47. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 3:
Green River, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
"Green River*
..J:..f)gfj 2015 Populatjon -J:.2,9 110
.Pre:feet:efi. b,.o::ewtfi 4{)
P-er-eeFJt: mer-ea-se .£.{)
-2.().1..8 2031 Populatjon -JJ8 110
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
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Purpose:
Location:
Basis:
Revision:
The purpose of this revision is to change the informational
text contained within the Pickering Official Plan in order to
provide clarity to the policies implemented as part of
Amendment 27, which is intended to update the natural
heritage and countryside policies in the Official Plan to
reflect current conditions based on available background
information; conform to revised Provincial and Region of
Durham policies; and to respond to Conservation Authority
initiatives. ·
The changes apply-City wide.
In reviewing the informational text contained in the Official
Plan, various technical revisions have been determined to be
necessary and appropriate to assist users with
understanding the changes to the Official Plan policy
implemented through Amendment 27.
The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby revised by:
1. Deleting the following maps in Chapter Two-The
Planning Framework:
• Map 2, Watersheds, Streams & Valleys;
• Map 3, Physiographic Regions;
• Map 4, Forests, Fields and Hedgerows;
• Map 5, Known Areas Of Groundwater Recharge
And Discharge;
• Map 6, Environmental Resource Areas; and
• Map 7, Natural System~ Plan.
2. Renumbering Map 8 -Pickering's Urban System, in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework as Map 2,
and adjusting the settlement boundary of the hamlet
of Brougham south of Highway 7, as illustrated on
Attachment "A" to this revision.
3. Renumbering Map 9 -South Pickering Urban
Neighbourhoods, in Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, as Map 3-A, as illustrated on Attachment
"B" to this revision.
4. Renumbering Map 9-B -Central Pickering Seaton
Urban Area Neighbourhoods, in Chapter Two-The
Planning Framework, as Map 3-B, and adjusting the
settlement boundary of the hamlet of Brougham south
of Highway 7, as illustrated on Attachment "C" to this
revision.
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5. Renumbering Map 10-Pickering's Rural System, in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework, as Map 4;
and adjusting the settlement boundary of the hamlet
of Brougham south of Highway 7, as illustrated on
Attachment "D" to this revision.
6. Revising newly numbered Maps 2, 3-B and 4 in
Chapter Two-The Planning Framework by:
• adjusting the boundary of the Hamlet of
Cherrywood, south of Third Concession Road, to
follow existing lot lines; and
• adjusting the boundaries of the Hamlet of
Greenwood east of Westney Road and west ·of
Greenwood Road, to follow existing lot lines;
as illustrated on Attachments "A" "C" and "D" to this ·' revision.
7. Adding the following new information maps in Chapter
Two-The Planning Framework:
• Map 5-Federal and Provincial Policy Areas
• Map 6 -Conservation Authority Regulatory Areas
as illustrated respectively on Attachments "E" and "F"
to this revision.
8. Deleting from Chapter Two-The Planning
Framework, within the subsection entitled "Pickering's
Ecological System", the following informational text:
• the fifth through twelfth informational paragraphs
inclusive and commencing with the phrase
"Despite its complexity" and ending with the
phrase "features identified on Schedule Ill
(Resource Management); and
• the related informational text boxes which provide
an explanation for Map 2 and list natural areas;
and replacing the informational paragraphs with the
following:
"In support of a healthy ecological !JSfem, it is an important goal
to protect key natural heritage and hydrologically sensitive
features for the long term. Achieving a healthy, self-
sustaining, connected Natural Heritage System is integral to
ensuring a healthy and resilient watershed. The systems
based approach establishes a connected and integrated system
of natural core areas and linkages. Such a system has a
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greater ability to sustain itself, particularly in urban and
agticultural areas, compared with an approach which only
protects individual features. At the same time, the Natutal
Heritage System, shown on Schedule IIIA, provides a range
of habitats, so it may include areas which ate not significant
natural features.
The key natural heritage·and hydtologically sensitive featutes,
which form the basis for the City's Natural Heritage System,
are shown on Schedules IIIB, IIIC and IIID, and reflect
infotmation from available sources including the Ministry of
Natural Resources, Region of Durham,. Toronto Region
Consetvation Authority (TRCA), Central Lake Ontario
Consetvation Authority (CLOCA) and the City.
The system teflects the results of this analysis. It
incorpotates all key natural hetitage and hydtologically
sensitive featutes and reflects:
• the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System as identified in the
Greenbelt Plan;
• the Natural Heritage System as identified in the Central
Pickering Development Plan;
• updated information on watersheds ftom TRCA and
CLOCA;
• the current identification of wetlands and other features
from a range of sources;
• the results of the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood Review;
and,
• adjustments to the boundary to better identify existing
and approved development."
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9. Revising the third to sixth informational paragraphs in
the subsection entitled "Rural Goals", Chapter Two-
The Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"By 4-9-962015, approximately 4,-5.3.00 people lived in rural
Pickering, representing about 6 2% of the total population of
the City. Although the number of people living in the rural
area will increase over the next 20 years, the ratio of the
number of people living in rural Pickering compared to urban
Pickering will drop by 384-6 2031 to less than -5.3.% of the
City's total population. Most of the City's residential growth
will occur in the urban area.
Still, some rural population growth is considered necessary
and desirable to maintain a healthy and viable rural area.
Based on a data collected in December 2014 The 1994 rural
vision developed by residents proposed that bernreen -1-;00G
and 1,500 approximately 200 additional people could be
accommodated in rural Pickering over the next W 15 years,
primarily in and around hamlets and clusters through infill or
development of vacant lots.
Rural population growth could also occur as a result of
homes being built on vacant lots outside of settlements. k
well, some population may be added in th:e rural area
through the development of new rlll'al settlements, such as
countt-y residential subdivisions, if approved by CounciL
Employment opportunities in rural Pickering are currently
limited. It is estimated that as of 1996, rural Pickering
provided between 500 and 1,000 jobs. In the past, most rural
jobs were in agriculture and related businesses. Today,
because of a general decline in farming, rural job
opportunities need to be more diverse if the City is to sustain
a healthy rural economy."
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10. Revising the informational sidebar, which relates to
the Rural Population Target and Allocation referred to
in Section 2.22, to read as follows:
'W.ural Residential Growth_>!
Total Rural Population 1,000 te 1,500
Growth (2015 to 2031) aj2j2_roximatejy_ 200 people
Hamlets and Clusters At least 1.()() 80 people
Existing Lots Located Outside of 120 -2(}(} people
Settlements
f>kw!k B:unll &tt/e-,~ent-s fJp te bem'een 1 00 ttnJ GOO
people
* Settlel1lcnts ttppreY()J er bttilt during er tifter 199G Declining &ral
Residential Growth is r€flective qf an aging population and a reduced
tJerson tJer unit count" · ..L :1
11. Revising the informational paragraphs in the
subsection entitled "Rural Settlements", Chapter Two
-The Planning Framework, to read as follows:
"Most of Pickering's rural growth over the past twenty years
will occured in and around its Rural Settlements -areas
where rural housing and related uses are (or will be)
concentrated. J'ful:e existing Rural Settlements are designated:
Cherrywood and :Area,· 'Wlhite".rale, Green River, Brougham,
Greenwood and Area, Staxton Glen, Kinsale, Claremont, and
Balsam.
Four additional settlements are designated but have not yet
been built: Barclay Estates (a country residential subdivision
approved in 1995); and Birchwood Estates, Spring Creek and
Forest Creek Estates . (countr-y fesidential subdi'i>"isions
approved in 1998). In addition, a second phase of the
Staxton Glen country fesidentialsubdi>v"ision was approved in
-1-99-&.
There are four types of rural settlements in Pickering,
generally differentiated by size, characteristics and mix of
uses: rural hamlets, Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets, rural
clusters and country residential subdivisions.
&ral hamlets are existing hamlets that are generally long-
established. They are the focus of rural growth and
development. They often contain a variety of land uses,
including residential, commercial, community, cultural and
recreational uses. Limited growth, which may include the full
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variety of land uses, will be within the hamlet boundary of
those hamlets determined to be suitable for further
development. The designated Rural hamlets in Pickering are
Cherrywood, Whitevale, Green River, Brougham,
Greenwood, Staxton Glen, Kinsale, Balsam. and Claremont in
part.
Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets are existing hamlets or similar
small co1ll1llunities that are generally long-established. They
often contain a variety of land uses, and provide
opportunities for growth only within the existing hamlet
boundary. Most of Claremont is designated Oak Ridges
Moraine rural hamlet.
&tal clusters are groupings of residential dwellings, usually
developed along existing rural roads. They provide 6fl:ly
minor opportunities for growth and expansion through infill
development and/or development on existing lots. The
designated Rural clusters in Pickering are Cherry Wood East,
Cherrywood West, and the Greenwood Cluster. No new
Rural clusters will be petlllitted.
Country residential setdements are large lot, rural residential
subdivisions built mainly on internal roads 'l'vith: little or no
opportunity for expansion and will not exceed the maximum
approved size. The designated Country residential
subdivisions in Pickering are Birchwood Estates, Barclay
Estates, Spring Creek, and Forest Creek Estates. No new
Country residential subdivisions will be permitted.
To properly control the amount, nature and distribution of
rural growth, Rural Setdement Plans have been prepared for
each Rural Setdement (see Chapter Twelve). If another R~ral .
Setdement is approved (by amendment to the Plan), an
appropriate Rural Setdement Plan would also be incorporated
into this Plan (also by amendment). No other Rural
Setdements will be approved."
12. Deleting the subtitles for deleted Sections 2.29, 2.30,
2.31 and 2.32 entirely, and adding subtitles for newly
added Sections 2.29 and 2.30, to respectively read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Minor Rural 5 ettlement Expansions through
Comprehensive Review"
and,
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"CITY POLl CY
No new Rural Settlements"
13. Revising the first informational text box in Chapter
Three -Land Use which lists the Primary Land Use
Categories by adding the word "Prime" before the title
"Agricultural Areas".
14. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Open Space
System land use category, to read as follows:
"Open Space System
The eOpen s.S.pace s.System 1s Pickering's "greenspace",
important not only for its role in maintaining ecological
health, including maintaining and, where possible, improving
the ecological and hydrological integrity of the Natural
Heritage System, but also in promoting physical, spiritual and
mental health for the City's residents.
The Open Space System is derived from an analysis of the
linked Open Space System established in the City's 1996
Official Plan. The analysis focused on an examination of
information from available sources. The eOpen s.Space
s.System includes a variety of key natural heritage and
hydrologically sensitive features including the Rouge-Duffins
wildlife corridor, the Lake Iroquois shoreline, significant
habitat of endangered species, threatened species and special
concern species, the City's valley and stream corridors,
shorelines, envitotunentally significant areas; areas of natural
and scientific interest, wetlands, significant forested areas
woodlands, and major parks, recreational and conse1vation
areas, major open space linkages, and other major blocks of
land that make up the City's natural core areas and corridors,
and the Oak Ridges Moraine significant wildlife and fish
habitat. The eOpen s.Space s.System is derivTd from Map 7
(Natural Systems Plan) described in Part One, and
inc01"pol'ates most of the environmental features designated
on Schedule III (R~source Management) also includes major
parks, recreational and conservation areas, and other major
blocks of land that make up the City's natural core areas,
corridors and linkages.
Lands designated as part of the eOpen s.Space s.System are
intended to be used primarily for conservation, restoration,
environmental education, recreation and ancillary purposes."
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15. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three ...:.. Land Use which introduce the Rural
Settlements land use category, to read as follows:
"Rural settlements· are recognized concentrations of rural
housing and related uses. In Pickering there are four types of
rural settlements, differentiated by their size, characteristics
and location on the Oak Ridges Moraine: country residential,
rural clusters, rural hamlets and Oak Ridges Moraine rural
hamlets.
Typically, country residential developments are large lot
residential subdivisions on their own with an internal roads
netWork. They are relatively new developments with large
dwellings and large building setbacks. Once established, they
usually have litde or no opportunity for additional residential
development or expansion will not exceed the maximum
approved size. No new country residential settlements will be
permitted.
Rural clusters are groupings of residential dwellings
developed along or beside existing rural roads. They are
usually visible from these roads, and may contain some non-
residential uses. Rural clusters vary in size and are often
either beside or adjacent to rural hamlets. Once established,
rural clusters usually provide only very minor opportunity for
additional residential development through infill and/or
expansion development on existing lots (usually through infill
or the addition of 1lot on the pe1-iphery). No new residential
clusters will be permitted.
Rural hamlets and Oak Ridges Moraine rural hamlets are
historic settlements, and they are usually much more
diversified than either country residential subdivisions or rural
clusters. Although they are predominantly residential, they
often contain a number of other land uses and activities,
including commercial, community, cultural and recreational
opportunities. Rural hamlets are often the service and social
centres of the surrounding rural area, and the primary focus
for limited new rural growth and development (both
residential and other complementary and support facilities)
within the hamlet boundaty of those hamlets determined to
be suitable for further development."
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16. Revising the title and informational paragraphs in
Chapter Three -Land Use which introduce the
Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas land use categories, to read as
follows: -
"Prime Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas
Prime Agricultural Areas and Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas recognize those lands in Pickering where
the agricultural land base is intended for long-term
protection, for existing and future generations. These lands
generally contain Classes 1-3 soils as defined by the Canada
Land Inventory Soil Capability for Agriculture. They also
include areas of lesser agricultural significance (Canada Land
Inventory Classes 4-7 soils) and additional areas where there
is a local concentration of farms which exhibit characteristics
of ongoing agriculture.
In these areas, primarily agricultural uses are permissible, such
as the growing of crops and the raising of animals. On-F-farm
diversified uses such as dwellings and home occupations and
agri-tourism uses such as bed and breakfast establishments
and farm tours that are directly related and devoted to the
existing farm operation. are also permissible. In addition,
other compatible sccondaty and farm related agricultural uses
that are complementaty and supportive to a farm operation
may be pennissible by site specific rezoning.
Complementa1-y and it:Agricultural-related uses that are
complementary and supportive of include home businesses,
such as equipment repait, woodworking, crafts and welding,
and farm related businesses such as value added processing
and packing operations of agricultural products, .roadside
produce stands selling products from the farming operation,
farm vacations as part of a farming operation, and such as
cottage wineries, riding schools and horse shows are also
permissible processing produce from local farming
operations.
Non-agricultural uses will be limited to forest, fish and ·
wildlife management, conservation, infrastructure and
existing uses.
Prime Agricultural Areas within the Duffins-Rouge
Agricultural Preserve Area may be used by colleges and
universities for agricultural research purposes."
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17. Revising the subtitle for Section 3.11, to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Prime Agricultural Areas and
Oak Ridges Moraine
Countryside Areas:
Permissible Uses"
18. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Potential
Airport Site land use category, to read as follows:
"A Potential Airport Site is identified in order to protect for a
possible regional airport, should it be determined by others,
in consultation with the City, that such an airport is required
in the future. At this time, it is unknown whether such an
airport is needed, or (if needed) when it may be built.
Until a decision is made on developing a regional ailport, uses
permissible in this area include primary agricultura~ on-farm
diversified uses, agricultural-related uses that are
complementary and supportive to a farm operation,----afl:cl
complementa1-y and supportive agficultrual uses,
conservation, environmental protection, restoration, passive
recreation, and existing lawful uses."
19. Revising the informational paragraphs in Chapter
Three -Land Use which introduce the Study Areas
land use category to delete the second paragraph, to
read as follows:
"The Urban Study Areas category recognizes lands in the City
where further study is required before land uses can be
designated. Only interim uses are permissible, until
completion of the required studies.
Fom of the Rural Study Areas are to consider the possibility
of a majol' minor hamlet expansion (n:Iinol' expansions al'e
pel'missible in section 2.32). The othel' Rural Study Area is or
to confirm the appropriateness of the land use designations.
Until the studies are done, uses are permissible as outlined by
the respective land use designations."
20. Revising the informational paragraphs of Chapter Ten
-Resource Management which introduce the
Resource Protection and Enhancement component,
to read as follows:
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"The City's resource protection and enhancement policies
provide direction on specific features of natural significance
from Environmentally Significant i.rtcas stream corridors to
the Oak Ridges Moraine. as well as resources such as
aggregates. Collectively, these resources present uruque
attributes that are of benefit to the community."
21. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 1 0.5, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Watershed Planning"
22. Adding an informational ?idebar, which relates to
Watershed Planning, referred to in newly added
Section 1 0.5, to read as follows:
"Watershed boundaries are defined by nature and. as a
result, watershed plans often overlap a number of
municipal boundaries. Watershed and sub-watershed
plans provide direction for the improved and effective
management and restoration of a watershed and sub-
watershed. St1ch plans are intended to:
• serve as a guide to improve water quality, reduce flood
damage and protect natural resources in a watershed;
• prevent existing watershed problems from worsening
as a result of land development, infrastructure
activities and other activities; and,
• provide an opportunity for multiple jurisdictions to
coordinate their efforts and accept their relevant
responsibilities in terms of the impact their actions
and decisions have on upstream and downstream
areas."
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23. Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 1 0.6, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
'Natural Heritage System"
24. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Stream Corridors, referred to in newly numbered Section
10.7 (previously Section 10.5), to read as follows:
"Best management and stewardship practices on lands
adjacent to or within stream corridors may include:
• Keeping pets on a leash to avoid disturbing
wildlife;
• Staying on established trails to prevent soil
compaction and erosion;
• A voiding using pesticides or herbicides near
natural areas; and
• · Being aware of invasive garden plants and avoiding
introducing them to natural areas."
25. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 1 0.12
(previously Section 10.1 0), to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Kry Natural Heritage and Hydro!ogicai!J Sensitive Features, Wetlands,
Envirenmenttdfy Signiji:ctfftt Arews, and Arews ejiVtttm'al and
Scientific Intet'~si, Gale Ridges M:erttine Kry l'Jatttral Heritrsge FeatU?'CJ
and Hydre!egictdjy SensitilfC Fetthms"
26. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 1 0.13
(previously Section 10.11 ), to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Areas of Groundwater Protection RT:Chttr;ge and Dixhar;ge, and
Acjuifer Vul!2erabi!if:J, Wellhead Pretectien and Seurce Wttte?'
Pretectien "
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27. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Contaminant Management Plan, referred to in
subsection (c) of newly numbered Section 10.13
(previously Section 10.11 ), to read as follows:
"Contaminant Management Plan means a nutrient
management strategy or plan if. and as required by the
Nutrient Management Act, 2002, or a municipal nutrient
management by-law, or a comparable management and
contingency plan for the management of contaminants
stored or discharged from the subject lands that are
not nutrients as defined by the Nutrient Management Act,
2002."
28. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to well
head protection areas, referred to iri newly numbered
Section 1 0.13 (d), to read as follows:
Well Head Protection Areas are the surface and
subsurface area surrounding a water well or well
field that supplies a municipal residential system or
other designated system through which
contaminants are reasonably likely to eventually
reach the water well or wells.
29. Adding an informational sidebar, which relates to
Source Protection Plan, referred to in newly
numbered Section 1 0.13 (e), to read as follows:
"As a result of the Clean Water Act, communities in
Ontario are required to develop and maintain ·
Source Protection plans in order to protect their
municipal sources of drinking water. These plans
identify risks to local drinking water sources and
develop strategies to reduce or eliminate these
risks."
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30. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.18
(previously Section 10 .16) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Rouge National Urban Park"
31. Revising the informational sidebar, which relates to
the Rouge National Urban Park, referred to in newly
numbered Section 1 0.18, to read as follows:
"The Rouge National Urban Park is the first~
national urban park in Canada Nord1 America, with
nearly ;2;00150 hectares of the park situated within the
City of Pickering. More than .L 700 species of plants,
animals grow in ilie atea, sevetal game species and seeres
of shore birds and waterfowl make their horne in the
park.
The Park was established to protect the ecological
integrity of the valley system of the Rouge River and its
key tributaries in an area stretching from Lake Ontario in
the south, to the Oak Ridges Moraine in the north."
32. Revising the informational paragraphs of Chapter Ten
-Resource Management which introduce the
Environmental Risk Management component to read
as follows:
"The City's risk management policies emphasize the need to
manage flood plains, areas prone to erosion and slope
instability, contaminated soils, abandoned oil and gas wells.
and noise, odour and other emissions .in a manner that
protects people and property from potentially hazardous
conditions and situations, while protecting environmental
resources and systems. A key component of the City's
approach shall be to direct development away from areas of
natural or human-made hazards where there 1s an
unacceptable risk to public health, safety or property."
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33. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.21
(previously Section 1 0.19) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Shorelines and Stream Corridors, and Hazardous Lands"
34. Revising the 1st informational sidebar under the
subheading "Environmental Risk Management" of
Chapter Ten-Resource Management which related
to Shorelines and Stream Corridors, to read as
follows:
F~Th~--~~~~;··d~~·i;~t~d .. i~i~~tifi~"ci""~; .. Sh·~~-~~~~ .. ·~~d···· ................ ,
!Stream Corridors ~which may include hazardous lands) I
ion Schedule IIIC are based on existing and proposed i
jFil:l RJ;egulations and Mmapping prepared by j I conservation authorities. i
jA fill-regulated area may include lands that feature· j
ivalley corridors, stream corridors or water bodies, and i
jassociated natural heritage features. Permits are j
!required to alter land within these areas because if left j I unchecked, the alterations could lead to erosion, i
i.~~~:.~ ... ~.~--~·~-:.: ... ~~--~~.~~~ .. :.~~~~.~~.·.:.: .................................................................. ..1
35. Revising the 2nd informational sidebar, which relates
to Shorelines and Stream Corridors, arid Hazardous
Lands, referred to in newly numbered Section 10.21
(previously Section 1 0.19), by replacing the words
"Ministry of Natural Resources" with "Province".
36. Revising the subtitle for newly numbered Section 10.23
(previously Section 10.21) to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Pollution, Contamination,_tmti Waste Disposal Sites, AbandOned Oil
and Gas Wells and Other Human-Made Hazards"
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37. Revising the subtitle for Section.12.1 to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Prepttrfftil'm Updating or Amending -of Rural
Settlement Plans"
38. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 1: Cherrywood and Area, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
• "Comprises three distinct areas· along the Third
Concession Road: the Hamlet of Cherrywood at
Rosebank Road, a larger Cherrywood West Cluster on the
west side of Altona Road, and a small Cherrywood East
Cluster east of Whites Road; surrounded by the
Provincially owned agricultural land assembly all within
the Duffins-Rouge Agricultural Preserve
• In Cherrywood, a general store remains; buildings
associated with the former place of worship remain but
arc closed is used as a residential dwelling; a newer school
building has been converted to a place of worship; a tot
lot exists in Cherrywood West"
39. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebars, which relates to Settlement 1:
Cherrywood and Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Cherrywood!
4-9% 2015 Population 5{} 55
n Jr. ''· 5 .L vvvv<-> '-' 1 vu VIJ
Pereenf !:nerett-s-e -%}
-2MG 2031 Population 55 60
Cherrywood West!
4-9% 2015 Population 225
n .. Jr. ,,_ 4-f) :L IV vvt-vU 'J 'VWVIJ
Pet·eenf !:nerettS-e 4:4
-2M-G--2031 Population ;y.§ 210
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Cherrywood East!
.f-9.96 2015 Population 7-§ 70
D. -I r_. •To 4-() ~ '~ ~· v ""
Pet·eenf l:nm-a-s-e -1+.5
-2(}:1-6 2031 Population 8-§ 65
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
40. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to City Policy -
Cherrywood and area Settlement Policies, Settlement
1: Cherrywood and Area, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Cherrywood And Area!
.f-9.96 2015 Population .J-59 350
n .•. r. B ~ ·~ ~ •u
Pef'renf l:nm-a-s-e M
-2(}:1-6 2031 Population -H-5 335
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
41. Revising Schedule IV-1 Settlement 1: Cherrywood
And Area, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, by
deleting the two "Place of Worship" symbols located
north and south of Third Concession Road, and
adding a new "Place of Worship" symbol on the north-
east corner of Third Concession Road and Rosebank
Road, as illustrated on Attachment "G" to this revision.
42. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 2: Whitevale, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Located in the valley of the West Duf:fins Creek along
Whitevale Road; lands to the west of the creek are part of
the Provillcially owned Duf:fins-Rouge Aagricultural
Preserve land assembly; lands to the east of the creek are
part of the Prov..ncially mmed lands acquired fur Seaton
Urban Area"
• . Existing businesses include an antique store, several craft
shops and , an tea shop interior design centre, and offices;
existing community facilities include a community centre,
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a park, a place of worship, and an library arts and culture
centre; the Seaton Hiking Trail follows the creek valley to
both the north and the south"
43. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 2:
Whitevale, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
''Whitevale!
.:f-9-% 2015 Population -24() 225
D. •. r .. ,z, -1-5 ~ '~ ~ "<J
P.etr;en'i l:nem;~s--e &-:;}
-2{}4-6 2031 Population ti-5 220
(*note: population projection reflects agjng population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
44. Revising Schedule IV-2, Settlement 2: Whitevale, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by deleting the
"Library" symbol located south of Whitevaie Road,
and in the legend, as illustrated on Attachment "H" to
this revision.
45. Revising the 1st and 4th sentence under the
description of Settlement 3: Green River, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Located along Highway 7 at the West Duffins Creek;
lands to the west of the creek are part of the Pro-vincially
owned Duffins-Rouge aAgricultural Preserve ±aftd
assembly; lands generally to the north and east of the
creek are part of the Provincially owned lands acquired
for Seaton Urban Area; further north and east are
Federally-owned lands acquired in the 1970s as a site for a
possible future airport
• Existing businesses in the Hamlet include a book and
hobby shop, a collectable doll sales and repair shop, an
antique store and a contractor/heavy equipment storage
yard; the fonner place of worship is now ft1s.o a
community centre"
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46. Deleting the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 3: Green River, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, as follows:
• "A. possible Highway 7 by pass and the proposed
Highway 407/Transitway are planned for south of Green
R:fver''
47. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 3:
Green River, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
"Green Rivee
+9-96 2015 Population .:f-2:.§ 11 0
n __,,. __ ,,, .:{-() .L '':)"' """" '-'• VWNJ
Pet"eenf l:net'ftts-e &{}
rlJ-1-G 2031 Population .:f-3-5110
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
48. Revising Schedule IV-3 Settlement 3: Green River, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, by deleting the
"Place of Worship" symbol located north of Highway
7, and in the legend, as illustrated on Attachment "I"
to this revision.
49. Revising the 1st, 5th and 6th sentence, and deleting the
last sentence under the description of Settlement 4:
Brougham, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, as
follows:
• "Located around the intersection of Brock Road and
Highway 7; most lands within and north of Brougham are
part of the Federally-owned lands acquired in the 1970s
as a site for a possible future airport~~ some lands v.-1thln
the southwest and southeast quadrants of Brougham are
part of the Provincially owned lands acquired for Seaton
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• Past development includes a fairground, hotels, and the
Township offices; today, it continues to maintain a
commercial core and businesses along Highway 7
including a hardware store, convenience store,
restaurant~, used car recreational vehicle sales and rental,
gas station, art and craft shop~, antique stor~, municipal
and business offices
• Existing community services and facilities include ft-fue
futH; an animal shelter, a park, a community centre, a place
of worship and a cemetery
• A by pass for Brock Road is proposed east of the Hamlet;
a possible Highway 7 by pass is proposed south of the
Hamlet"
50. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 4:
Brougham, in Chapter Twelve -Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Brougham!
.:f-9-% 2015 Population Nf) 105
n. -Jr'. ''· 4-§-,L 'v, "~ ~ ·v-•u
Pe?"f(}n'f l:nc1'ett-st1 -1-6:-G
~2031Population -3-1--§95
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
51. Revising Schedule IV-4, Settlement 4: Brougham, by:
• moving the "Park" symbol located north of
Highway 7, to a location in west Brougham, south
of Highway 7;
• deleting the Highway 407 /Brock Road interchange
located immediately south of Brougham;
• renaming the portions of Brock Road running
through the settlement respectively north and
south of Highway 7 as "Mowbray Street" and "Elsa
Starry Avenue"; and
• adding cul.:.de-sacs on the renamed portions of
Brock Road north and south of Highway 407;
• deleting the Proposed Brock Road By-Pass and
associated text and replacing the proposed road
alignment with solid lines; and
129
130
Proposed Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 21
~ deleting the Regional Road no.1 symbol located
south of Highway 407;
as illustrated on Attachment "J" to this revision.
52. Revising the 4th sentence under the description of
Settlement 5: Greenwood And Area, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• ''Businesses in the Hamlet today include an antique shop,
a pottery studio, a bed and breakfast establishment, and
the office of a chiropractor"
53. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebars, which relates to Settlement 5:
Greenwood And Area, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Greenwood*
+9% 2015 Population -E-§225
n. Jr. ,)o 4{) ~ 'v, ~ --P<J
Pereeni lnerett:J-e 4::2 '
-2().1-6 2031 Population -U5210
Greenwood Cluster!
+9% 2015 Population 95
h Jr. ,,, .§ '-J, VWNJ
Pereeni lneretts-e H
-2().1-6 2031 Population :f-(}() 90
Greenwood And Area!
+9% 2015 Population -}-J() 320
n. J C''" ,)o -1-5 ~-•v, v~ ~ ,_P<J
Pet'ffni lneretts-e +..§
-2().1-6 2031 Population #5300
(*note: figures do not include possible increase &om
hanliet expansion review population projection reflects
aging population and reduced persons per unit count)"
54. Revising the description of Settlement 6: Staxton
Glen, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read
as follows:
• "Located on the north side of the Fifth Concession Road,
between Salem Road and Sideline 8
Proposed Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 22
• Orig:inal phase, consisting of 30 residential lots, is located
on Green burn Place, a new street on the north side of the
Fifth Concession Road, west of Salem Road and was
established as a "country residential" subdivision in the
mid-1980s
• Development rehabilitated a former gravel pit, and
lincludesg an open space associated with a tributary of
Carruther's Creek and a pond retained as a private
recreational feature
• Original phase was established as a "countty residential"
subdivision in the mid 1980s; development rehabilitated a
fonner gravel pit retaining a pond as a private recreational
feature for the subdivision
• Original phase comprises ve1-y large modern homes on
large lots, on a paved street with curbs and modem street
lighting
• Second phase, east of Carruther's Creek, was approved in
1998 for a maximum of 10 additional country residential
lots, fronting direcdy onto the existing roads; the detailed
development concept is still awaiting received subdivision
approval and zoning approval in 2008 for 8 residential
lots"
• Only residential uses within the settlement; no stores,
community or cultural facilities"
55. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 6:
Staxton Glen, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
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"Staxton Glen~
+9-% 2015 Population .:f-{}() 9 5
n" __,,_ '"' .J5 .L ":!'" vv~ '.J' VM/NJ
Pet·eeftt-ffferetrs-e .J5
-2tJ.:I-G 2031 Population +2-5 120
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
56. Revising the 3rd and 6th sentences under the
description of Settlement 7: Birchwood Estates, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
• "Lands identified as Birchwood Estates were approved
for a 11 country residential" development in 1998 for a
maximum of 23 residential lots; the detailed development
concept is still awaiting subdivision approval and zoning
• Maximum n:umber of residential lots approved is 23;
eCountry residential subdivisions typically build out over
a relatively long period of time"
57. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement?:
Birchwood Estates, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Birchwood Estates!
+9-% 2015 Population 5
n. ..lr'. 45 ~ 'v, ~ -~
Pereeftt-ffferettS-e 900
-2tJ.:I-G 2031 Population .§(} 75
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
58. Revising the 3rd, 4th and 6th sentences under the
description of Settlement 8: Barclay Estates, in
Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as
follows:
• "Lands identified as Barclay Estates were approved for a
"country residential" development in 1995 for 35
residential lots; the detailed development concept is still
awaiting subdivision approval and zoning were granted in
2006
Proposed Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 24
• Development proposes included rehabilitation of a
sand/ gravel pit~ and a water feature associated with
Carruther's Creek is anticipated as part of d~vTelopment
concept"
e Maximum number of residential lots approved is 35;
eCountry residential subdivisions typically build out over
a relatively long period of time"
59. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 8:
Barclay Estates, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Barclay Estates!
+9% 2015 Population {) 80
n .. -Jr. ''· 7-5 ~ vv~ ~
Petr-enf lnerea-s-e -
-2fJ:I-G 2031 Population 7-5 100
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
60. Revising the 4th and 5th sentence under the
description of Settlement 9: Kinsale, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Original development was in a linear arrangement
primarily along Highway 7; during the 1960s, homes were
built in a strip on the east side of Kinsale Road; ~
since the late 1980s and 1990s up to 2015, a few new
homes were have been built on the west side of Kinsale
Road
• Existing businesses include an automobile dealership
repair shop, a motorbike shop, and an antique shop~, a
dog daycare and boarding, a retail warehouse; no
community facilities remain"
61. Deleting the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 9: Kinsale, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, as follows:
• "A possible by pass of Highway 7 south of the Hamlet is
proposed"
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62. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 8:
Kinsale, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Kinsale*
+9% 2015 Population 8590
n. ;~ r .. ,,, 4-() ,.o, '':J 'v"'"" '-' vvvvu
Pei'i7eff!-Inerf}'lff-;e 47-:+
~ 2031 Population 125
(*note: figures do not include possible increase from
hamlet expansion rev-iew population projection reflects
aging population and reduced persons per unit count)"
63. Revising the 5th sentence under the description of
Settlement 10: Claremont, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Existing businesses include the ,a general store, a bank, .
business and professional offices, collectibles and craft
shops, a restaurant, the Co-op, a gas station, a liquor store
used car sales outlet, an auto body repair shop and a
heavy machinery storage yard"
64. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 10:
Claremont, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Hamlet of Claremont,!
+9% 2015 Population 9-M 1125
n. r. ,,, 8(} . '~ ~
Pet'fent' tnet'ea-;e -/f.-5
~ 2031 Population 4-(}4-5 1 0 50
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)''
65. Revising Schedule IV-10, Settlement 10: Claremont
-South Section, in Chapter Twelve-Rural
Settlements, by adding the "Senior Centre" symbol
next to the "Community Centre" and "Library"
symbols, as illustrated on Attachment "K" to this
revision.
66. Revising the 3rd and 5th sentence under the description
of Settlement 11: Spring Creek, in Chapter Twelve-
Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
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• "Lands identified as Spring Creek were approved for a
"country residential" development in 1998 for 8
residential lots
• "This G£ountcy residential developments typically
comprise§. large modern homes on large lots with private
individual water supply and sewage disposal systems"
67. Deleting the 4th, 6th and last sentence under the
description of Settlement 11: Spring Creek, in Chapter
Twelve -Rural Settlements, as follows:
• "Detailed development concept 1s still awaiting
subdivision approval and zoning
• Maximum number of residential lots approved is 8;
countty residential subdivisions typically build out oYer a
relatively long period of time
• Only residential uses are anticipated within the settlement;
no stores, community or cultural facilities"
68. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 11:
Spring Creek, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
to read as follows:
"Spring Creek!
4-9%2015 Population (} 25
n. ..lr. ''· -2{} .< 'v, vvP '-'. v. vu
Pet"&fnf lnerea:ie Nh4
-2{}4-G 2031 Population -2(} 25
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
69. Revising the last sentence under the description of
Settlement 12: Balsam, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Remains as a very small settlement clustered at the
crossroads of Sideline 4 and Regional Road 5; over the
last ~.±0 years, four new homes have been constructed,
the general store became a specialty food store open on
an occasional basis, and a small engine sales and setvice
construction business ft1s.6 opened"
135
136
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70. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 12:
Balsam, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements, to
read as follows:
"Balsam*
4-9-96 2015 Population -5{} 40
n ... -I r .. ''· +9 ~ .,,
Petwn:f tnffltt:Jt: ~
-2fH-G 2031 Population 6{} 45
(*note: figures do not include possible increase from
hamlet expansion review population projection reflects
aging population and reduced persons pe:i: unit count)"
71. Revising the 3rd and 5th sentence under the description
of Settlement 12: Forest Creek Estates, in Chapter
Twelve-Rural Settlements, to read as follows:
• "Lands identified as Forest Creek Estates were approved
for a "count1-y residential" development in 1998 for 14
residential lots; the subdivision plan has been draft
approved and the lands zoned
• Maximum number of residential lots approved is 14;
eCountry residential subdivisions typically build out over
a relatively long period of time"
72. Revising the Settlement Population Projection in the
information sidebar, which relates to Settlement 13:
Forest Creek Estates, in Chapter Twelve -Rural
Settlements, to read as follows:
"Forest Creek Estates~
4-9-96 2015 Population 0
n. -If'. ,/. .;{) ~ vu
Pm:en:f l:neretrst: NfA
-2fH-G 2031 Population .;{) 40
(*note: population projection reflects aging population
and reduced persons per unit count)"
73. Revising Schedule IV-13, Settlement 13: Forest
Creek Estate, in Chapter Twelve-Rural Settlements,
by adding a "special Interest Site" symbol on the
south-west corner of Lake Ridge Road and Highway 7,
as illustrated on Attachment "L" to this revision.
Proposed Informational Revision 22 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 28
74. Revising the subtitle for Section 14.12 to read as
follows:
"CITY POLICY
Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt Plan Lands Suiject to Otber
Provincial and Regional Policies"
75. Adding a new subtitle for newly proposed Section 15.14
in the Supporting Reports subsection, in Chapter
Fifteen -Development Review, to read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Evaluation Reports required
in Higb Aqu~{er Vulnerability Areas
and Wellhead Protections Areas"
76. , Adding a subtitle for newly added Section 15.50, to
read as follows:
"CITY POLICY
Kry Natural Heritage and Hydrologicaljy Sensitive
Features-outside the Oak Ridges Moraine"
77. Deleting all references in informational text to the term
"Rouge Park" and replacing it with "Rouge National
Urban Park".
78. Delete Appendix II, "Guidelines on When to Submit
Environmental Reports In Accordance with Section
15.8 of the Pickering Official Plan", in its entirety.
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In light of the revisions to the proposal, staff supports the proposed residential
development as it is compatible with the established residential community surrounding
Fairport Road, implements the policies of the Official Plan, and conforms to the
Dunbarton Neighbourhood Development Guidelines. Accordingly, staff recommends
that Council endorse Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/15, Draft Plan of
Subdivision SP-2015-02, and the related conditions of approval.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the
recommendations of this report.
1. Background
1.1 Property Description
The subject property is located on the east side of Fairport Road, immediately
north of the Canadian National Railway (CNR) corridor, in the Dunbarton
Neighbourhood (see Location Map, Attachment #1 ). The property has a land
area of approximately 0.5 of a hectare with approximately 40.5 metres of
frontage along Fairport Road and approximately 4.3 metres of frontage along
Dunbarton Road. The property is currently vacant.
Surrounding land uses to the north, east and west include low density residential
development consisting of two-storey detached dwellings. To the south, is the
CNR corridor, and further south are two automobile dealerships.
1.2 Applicant's proposal
The applicant originally proposed 9 lots for detached dwellings with a minimum
lot frontage of 12.0 metres fronting onto an internal private road. The private
road had a two-way access at Fairport Road and a one-way, outbound access at
Dunbarton Road. A 3.4 metre high berm was proposed along the southern
portion of the subject lands for noise attenuation and as a crash wall barrier from
the existing CNR tracks (see Submitted Concept Plan, Attachment #2).
Based on comments received from City staff, agencies, and area residents, the
applicant has made a number of revisions to the proposal. The changes are
highlighted on the Revised Submitted Plan (see Attachment #3), and listed
below:
• eliminated the one-way outbound vehicular access at Dunbarton Road
• revised the internal private road to have a pavement width of 6.5 metres with
a hammerhead turn around
• provided for up to 15 visitor parking spaces along the south side of the
int~rnal private road
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• re-oriented the front door entrance for the dwelling on Lot 1 to face
Fairport Road (garage entrance will be from the internal private road)
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• agreed to erect a 1.8 metre high wood privacy fence along the north and
east property lines
The purpose of the Draft Plan of Subdivision application is to create a single
development block. This is a technical requirement to allow the applicant to
create the privately owned parcels and the parcels for the common elements of
the development through a process called "lifting part lot control" (see Submitted
Draft Plan of Subdivision, Attachment #4). The draft plan of condominium is to
create the tenure of the parcels in the development. Common element features
include, but are not limited to: the private road; berm/crash wall; visitor parking;
community mailboxes; and water meter room (see Proposed Area for Common
Element Condominium, Attachment #5).
2. Comments Received
2.1 January 15, 2015 Open House, March 2, 2015 Public Information Meeting,
and Written Submissions
An Open House meeting was held on January 15, 2015 to allow area residents to
learn more about the new residential proposal, as well as review and comment
on the plans that the applicant submitted. Three residents attended the meeting.
A Public Information Meeting was held on March 2, 2015 at which eight residents
attended to voice their comments regarding the proposed development.
Residents along Dunbarton Road identified concerns regarding:
• pedestrian and vehicle safety as a result of the alignment of the proposed
access to Dunbarton Road
• insufficient separation between the proposed dwellings and the existing
dwellings fronting onto Dunbarton Road as the proposed rear yard setback is
only 7.0 metres
• requested the easterly two lots be removed
• requested a wood privacy fence be erected along the north and east property
lines prior to any construction on the site
Other concerns identified by area residents and business owners include:
• increased traffic along Dunbarton Road and Fairport Road
• requested that a full three-way stop control be implemented at the
intersection of Dunbarton Road and Fairport Road
• requested that the principal entrance of the most westerly dwelling front
Fairport Road to improve the streetscape along that road
• the owners of Formula Ford and Durham Chrysler requested that a warning
clause be incorporated into the City's agreements (site plan and/or
condominium agreement), which identifies the existing car dealerships
immediately south of the CN Railway corridor as a possible noise source
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• the owners of Formula Ford and Durham Chrysler requested that a warning
clause be incorporated into the City's agreements (site plan and/or
condominium agreement), which identifies the existing car dealerships
immediately south of the CN Railway corridor as a possible noise source
2.2 City Departments and Agency Comments
Region of Durham
Canadian
National Railway
(CNR)
City of Pickering
Engineering &.
Public Works
Department
• the Regional Official Plan (ROP) designates the subject
lands as "Living Areas", which shall be used
predominately for housing purposes
. • staff have reviewed the Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment (ESA), prepared by Envirovision Inc., which
identified that there are no on-site or off-site sources of
soil or groundwater contamination associated with the
property; however, the applicant is required to revise the
submitted Phase 1 ESA report to bring it into conformity
with the Ministry of the Environment's standards, and
should the conclusion of the revised report change, a
Phase 2 ESA and a Record of Site Condition may be
required '
• sanitary sewer and municipal water supply is available to
service the proposed lots
• the design of the internal private roadway does not meet
the minimum requirements for Regional waste and
recycling services as per the Region's "Technical
Guidelines"; therefore, private waste collection may be
required
• the proposed development supports infill development
within the urban area, consistent with the policies and
direction of the ROP and has provided its conditions of
draft approval
• no objection to the proposal
• generally satisfied with the location and width of the
crash wall
• requires that the final design of the crash wall be
reviewed and approved by a third party reviewer
• CNR has provided conditions of approval
• no objection to the proposal
• matters with respect to grading and drainage, tree
preservation and protection, fencing details and
requirements, and stormwater management details will
be further reviewed through the Site Plan Approval
process
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3. Planning Analysis
3.1 · The proposal conforms to the density provisions the Pickering Official Plan
The Pickering Official Plan designates the subject property as "Urban Residential
-Low Density Areas" within the Dunbarton Neighbourhood. Lands within this
designation are intended primarily for housing at a net residential density of up to
and including 30 units per net hectare. The proposed development will result in a
density of approximately 18.0 units per net hectare, which is within the density
range for lands designated Residential Low Density in the City's Official Plan.
3.2 The proposal is consistent with the policies of the Dunbarton
Neighbourhood Development Guidelines
The subject lands are located within the Dunbarton Neighbourhood for which
Development and Design Guidelines have been established and adopted by
Council. The Guidelines contain provisions about such matters as lot frontages,
dwelling types, building heights and setbacks, and future road patterns to ensure
that development occurs in a manner that is appealing, orderly, and consistent
with the character of the neighbourhood.
The proposed lot frontages (minimum 12.0 metres), building heights (maximum
9.0 metres), and side yard setbacks (1.2 metres one side; 0.6 metres the other
side) are consistent with the Guidelines, the existing zoning in the immediate
area, and the recently approved developments along Fairport Road.
Appendix II to this report outlines the recommended zoning performance
standards for the zoning by-law. The overall development proposal of nine
freehold lots for detached dwellings is an appropriate infill opportunity that is in
keeping with the character of the established neighbourhood.
3.3 Revisions to the proposal address various concerns identified by area
residents
Residents along Dunbarton Road indicated that the alignment of the proposed
access onto Dunbarton Road would create sightline issues, increasing
pedestrian and vehicular safety concerns. The applicant has agreed to eliminate
the one-way outbound access at Dunbarton Road and the internal private road
has been revised with a hammerhead turn around with up to 15 visitor parking
spaces along the south side of the road.
Other concerns raised were increased traffic impacts on Dunbarton Road and
Fairport Road as a result of this development, and a request for an all-way stop
signs at the intersection Dunbarton Road and Fairport Road. The City's
Engineering & Public Works staff have reviewed the proposal and indicated that
the traffic generated by this development will have no impact on the existing road
network. However, staff have not completed their investigation whether an all-way
stop control is warranted at the intersection of Dunbarton Road and Fairport Road.
Matters taken into consideration of the installation of the all-way stop control
includes collection of traffic counts, and review of collision history and sightlines.
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Residents to the north fronting Dunbarton Road requested that a privacy fence
be erected along the north and east property lines prior to construction. The
applicant has agreed to erect a 1.8 metre high board-on-board privacy fence
· along the north and east lot lines. However, the applicant has indicated that the
privacy fence cannot be erected until preliminary grading is completed, and a
below grade infiltration trench is constructed just south of the north property line
to ensure that drainage from this development is contained on-site. In the
interim, a temporary construction fence will be provided to migrate any impacts
from construction noise and debris. Additionally, as a condition of approval the
applicant will be required to submit a Construction Management Plan, which will
address specific matters such as: parking of construction vehicles; storage of
construction and building materials; construction access; timing of construction
fencing; and details of erosion and sedimentation.
The applicant has also agreed to design the dwelling on Lot 1 to have the
principal entrance facing Fairport Road. The applicant has also indicated that
they will include a warning clause in the purchase and sales agreement and the
condominium declaration advising future purchasers that the existing automobile
dealerships south of the subject property could be a possible noise source.
3.4 Technical matters will be addressed as conditions of subdivision approval
and through site plan approval
To ensure appropriate development, the City, Region and agency requirement
have been imposed as condition$ of approval for the subdivision application.
Additionally, the development will be subject to site plan approval. Technical
matters to be further addressed include, but not limited to: construction access;
stormwater management; noise mitigation measures including erection of a noise
attenuation fence and noise warning clauses; on-site grading; site servicing;
landscaping; boulevard street tree planting; architectural control; and design and
construction details of the berm/crash wall. The conditions of approval set out in
Appendix I to this Report, address these (and other) matters. It is recommended
that Council endorse these conditions.
3.5 Staff recommend that a zoning by-:-law amendment be finalized and
forwarded to Council for enactment
The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject lands from a "C-20" General
Commercial zone to an appropriate residential zone category to facilitate the
proposal. Staff supports the rezoning application and recommends that the site
specific implementing by-law, containing the standards outlined in Appendix II, be
brought before Council for enactment following approval of the draft plan of
subdivision.
3.6 Applicant's Comments
The applicant has been advised of the recommendations of this report.
Recommended Conditions of Approval
for Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2015-02
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General Conditions
Recommended Conditions of Approval for
Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2015-02
1. The Owner shall prepare the final plan generally on the basis of the draft plan of
subdivision prepared by Tom A. Senkus, dated December 16, 2014, identified as
Plan 1051, RCP Lot 126, Now 40R23692 Part 1, which illustrates one
development block and one 0.3 metre reserve block.
40M-Pian
2. That the Owner submits a Draft 40M-Pian to the satisfaction of the City
Development Department.
Zoning
3. That the implementing by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/15
becomes final and binding.
Subdivision Agreement
4. That the Owner enters into a subdivision agreement with and to the satisfaction
of the City of Pickering to ensure the fulfillment of the City's requirements,
financial and otherwise, which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the
conditions outlined in this document.
Pre-Condition Survey
5. That the Owner submits a pre-condition survey for 1743 Fairport Road,
905 Dunbarton Road, 907 Dunbarton Road, 909 Dunbarton Road,
911 Dunbarton Road and 921 Dunbarton Road to the satisfaction of the City.
The survey must be prepared by a qualified professional and must be undertaken
prior to any site works commencing.
Street Names
6. That street names and signage be provided to the satisfaction of the Region and
the City.
Development Charges & Inspection Fee
7. That the Owner satisfies the City financially with respect to the Development
Charges Act.
8. That the Owner satisfies the City for contributions for development review and
inspection fees.
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Stormwater
9. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works respecting the
stormwater drainage and management system to service all the lands in the
subdivision, and any provision regarding easements.
10. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works for
contributions for stormwater management facilities maintenance fees.
11. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works that all
stormwater management facilities, and erosion and sedimentation control
structures are operating and will be maintained and in good repair during the
construction period.
Grading
12. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works respecting the
submission and approval of a grading control plan.
13. that the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works respecting the
submission and approval of a geotechnical soils analysis.
14. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works respecting
authorization from abutting landowners for all off-site grading.
Fill & Topsoil
15. That the Owner acknowledges that the City's Fill & Topsoil Disturbance By-law
prohibits soil disturbance, removal or importation to the site unless a permit has
been issued. No on-site works prior to draft plan 'approval is permitted. A, Fill &
Topsoil Disturbance Permit will be required should grading works proceed prior
to the subdivision agreement being executed.
Construction/Installation of City Works & Services
16. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works respecting the
construction of roads, storm sewers, sidewalks and boulevard designs through a
site servicing plan.
17~ That the Owner satisfies the City respecting arrangements for the provision of all
services required by the City.
18. That the Owner satisfies the appropriate authorities respecting arrangements for
the provision of underground wiring, street lighting, cable television, natural gas
and other similar services.
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19. That the Owner agrees that the cost of any relocation, extension, alteration or
extraordinary maintenance of existing services necessitated by this development
shall be the responsibility of the Owner. ·
Easements
20. That the Owner conveys to the City, at no cost, any easements as required and
any reserves as required by the City.
21. That the Owner conveys any easement to any utility provider to facilitate the
installation of their services in a location(s) to the satisfaction of the City and the
utility provider.
22. That the Owner arranges, at no cost to the City, any easements required on third
party lands for servicing, and such easements shall be in a location as
determined by the City and/or the Region and are to be granted upon request
any time after draft approval.
23. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works with any
required easement for works, facilities or use rights that are required by the City.
Construction Management Plan
24. That the Owner makes arrangements with the City respecting a constructiOn
management plan, such Plan to contain, among other matters:
(i) details of erosion and sedimentation controls during all phases of
construction and provide maintenance requirements to maintain these
controls as per the City's Erosion & Sediment Control Guideline for Urban
Construction;
(ii) addressing the parking of vehicles and the storage of construction and
building materials during servicing and house construction, and ensuring
that such locations will not impede the flow of traffic or emergency
vehicles on existing streets, proposed public streets, or the right-of-way to
abutting properties along Dunbarton Road or Fairport Road;
(iii) assurance that the City's Noise By-law Will be adhered to and that all
contractors, trades and suppliers are advised of this By-law;
(iv) the provision of mud and dust control on all roads within and adjacent to
the site;
(v) type and timing of construction fencing and existing trees to be retained;
(vi) location of construction trailers; and
(vii) details of the temporary construction access.
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Fencing
25. That the Owner satisfies the City with respect to the provision of temporary
fencing around the entire perimeter of the subject lands during construction, prior
to the commencement of any works.
26. That the Owner agrees to install a 1.8 metre high board-on-board wood privacy
fence along the north and east property lines where there is adjacent existing
residential fronting Dunbarton Road.
27. That the Owner agrees to install metal chain link fencing along the south and
west property lines where adjacent to the crash wall/berm.
Landscaping
28. That the Owner satisfies the Director, Engineering & Public Works respecting the
submission and approval of a street tree-planting plan.
29. That the Owner satisfies the Director, City Development with the submission of a·
tree preservation plan which will illustrate the protection of trees and other natural
features where appropriate, with specific attention to preservation in all public
open spaces prior to the approval of a preliminary grading plan.
Tree Compensation
30. That the Owner agrees that prior to final approval of the draft plan, or any phase
thereof, compensation for the loss of tree canopy will be required either through
cash-in-lieu and/or replanting. Where replanting is considered, the applicant will
be required to provide four copies of a Landscape Plan/Replanting Plan to the.
satisfaction of the Engineering & Public Works Department.
Engineering Plans
31. That the Owner ensures that the engineering plans are coordinated with the
streetscape/siting and architectural control statement, and further, that the
engineering plans coordinate the driveway, street hardware and street trees to
ensure that conflicts do not exist, asphalt is minimized and all objectives of the
streetscape/siting and architectural control guidelines can be achieved.
32. That the Owner satisfies the City respecting the submission of appropriate
engineering drawings that detail, among other things: City services; roads; storm
sewers; sidewalks; lot grading; streetlights; fencing and tree planting; and
financially-secure such works.
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Noise Attenuation
33. That the Owner satisfies the requirements of the Ministry of Environment
regarding the approval of a noise study recommending noise control features to
the satisfaction of the Region of Durham and the City of Pickering.
34. That the Owner agrees in the subdivision agreement to implement noise control
measures and warning clauses as recommended in the noise report as approved
by the City of Pickering. ·
35. That the Owner agrees to include a provision in all offers of Purchase and Sales
Agreement and Condominium Declaration ·advising future homeowners that the
existing automobile dealerships immediately south of the Canadian National
Railway corridor as a possible noise source.
Archaeological Assessment
36. That prior to any site alternation, the Owner shall carry out an archaeological
assessment of the subject property and any mitigation and/or salvage excavation
of any significant heritage resources to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport. No grading or other soil disturbance shall take place on the
subject property prior to a letter of clearance from the Regulatory and Operations
Group of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
Parkland Dedication
37. That the Owner satisfies the City with respect to the payment of cash-in-lieu in
accordance with the parkland dedication requirements of the Planning Act.
Fire
38. That the Owner agrees that no development will proceed on any land until
adequate services are available including adequate water pressure to the
satisfaction of the City's Fire Services Division.
Canada Post
39. Thatthe Owner, through the approval of the Utility Coordination Plan for the
location, enters into an agreement with Canada Post Corporation for the
provision of a Community Mailbox including technical specifications, notice
requirements and financial terms.
40. That the Owner agrees to determine and provide a suitable temporary
Community Mailbox location, if required, to the satisfaction of the City.
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Model Homes
41. That the Owner enters into a model home agreement with the City, if applicable
for this draft plan. All model homes must satisfy all requirements of the siting and
architectural design statement.
Other Approval Agencies
42. That any approvals which are required from the Region of Durham, the Canadian
National Railway or any utility for the development of this plan be obtained by the
Owner, and upon request written confirmation be provided to the City as
verification of these approvals.
Recommended Performance Standards
for Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/15
Appendix II to
Report PLN 16-15
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Recommended Performance Standards for
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/15
That the implementing zoning by-law to permit detached dwelling lots in accordance with the
following provisions:
1. Lots 1 -9 "53-XX" site specific zoning
a. Permitted Use-Detached Dwelling
b. Number of Lots/Units (max.)-9 units
c. Lot Area (min.)-280 metres
d. Lot Frontage (min.)-12.0 metres
e. Front Yard Depth (min.)-4.5 metres
f. Interior Side Yard (min.)-1.2 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other side
(1.8 metres between dwelling units)
g. Rear Yard Depth (min.)-7.0 metres
h. Flankage Side Yard (min.)
a. Abutting Fairport Road-3.7 metres
b. Abutting internal private road-2.7 metres
i. Building Height (max.)-9.0 metres
j. Minimum one private garage per lot attached to the main building, any vehicular
entrance of which shall be located not less than 5.5 metres from the front lot line
k. Maximum driveway width shall not exceed the width of the exterior walls of the
private garage
I. Maximum projection of the garage from the front wall containing the main entrance
to the dwelling shall not exceed 2.0 metres in length
m. · Minimum visitor parking ...:. 5 parking spaces
n. Covered and unenclosed porch or verandah not exceeding 1.5 metres in height
above established grade may encroach a maximum of 2.0 metres into the required
minimum front yard and flankage side yard
o. Any uncovered decks, platforms and steps not exceeding 1.5 metres in height
above established grade may encroach a maximum of 3.0 metres in to the rear
yard
2. Model Homes
a. A maximum of two model homes together with not fewer than two parking spaces
per model home, may be constructed on the lands set out in Schedule I attached to
the By-law prior to the division of those lands by registration of a plan of subdivision
b. Model Home shall mean a dwelling unit which in not used for residential purposes
pursuant to an agreement with the City of Pickering