POLICY AND PRECEDENTS

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Large developments covered by the policy are those that: (a) Involve a land parcel or parcels having a total site size of 8,000 sq. m (1.98 acres) or more, or (b) Contain 45,000 sq. m (484,375 sq. ft) or more of new development floor area
• Certain projects that are limited in scope (such as minor amendments to existing zoning, or projects containing less that 4,700 sq. m of new development) may be excluded from the requirements of this policy
• The policy includes guidelines on: sustainable site design, sustainable food systems, green mobility, potable water management, rainwater and groundwater management, zero waste planning, affordable housing, and resilience.
• To meet the requirements for zero waste planning, applicants must create a Zero Waste Design and Operations Plan are to foster ongoing waste reduction and increased diversion of products and materials from the waste stream through avoidance, re-use, composting and recycling
• At the time of rezoning application, applicants must submit documentation (site plans, written strategies, and more) to show how they plan to meet the guidelines of the Rezoning Policy for Large Sustainable Developments.