3.7.2.13 Village Plan Implementation

1. Objectives:

1. Village Vision
   To assist in the achievement and realization of the Community's Vision for Manotick as outlined in Section 3.7.2.1 of this Plan.
   
2. Implement Growth Management
   To advance the implementation of the Plan Objectives as detailed in Section 3.7.2.2 and the associated growth management principles, objectives and policies detailed in Section 3.7.2.3.
   
3. Preserve Village Character
   To preserve the unique character and natural setting of the Village.

2. Policies:

1. Phasing of Development
   All new development in areas outside the Village Core, as defined by Schedule A, including the lands north of Bankfield Road designated "Village" on Schedule A of the Ottawa Official Plan shall be phased to respect the Community's Vision for Manotick as stated in Section 3.7.2.1 of this Plan, the Plan Objectives as detailed in 3.7.2.2 and the growth management guidelines, objectives and policies for the Village of Manotick as noted in Section 3.7.2.3. New development within the Village Core shall respect the objectives and policies for the Core's various Character Areas as detailed in Section 3.7.2.4 of this Plan.
   
2. Co-ordinated, Natural & Logical Progression
   The basic principle that is to guide the phasing of the Village's growth in areas outside the Village Core, is that any new development shall represent a coordinated, natural and logical progression outward from the Village Core. The intended result of the application of this principle is that new development should be a rational, incremental extension of the existing built form of the Village.
   
3. Monitoring Development
   To ensure the residential growth of the Village can be serviced with existing and new community facilities that are affordable, and its residents can be integrated into the Village's social fabric, the amount and rate of growth of new residential development will be monitored for its impact on the achievement of the Primary Objective of this Plan. Accordingly, the performance of this Plan will be the subject of a monitoring report prepared for Council's consideration not less frequently than once every five (5) years on the anniversary of the adoption of this Plan and include, as potential indicators:

Monitoring Criteria

1. The rate of growth experienced in the Village over the reporting period;
2. The facilities required to service that growth (e.g., schools, parks and other recreation facilities) and whether or not those facilities have been developed or are planned in the foreseeable future;
3. The capacity of volunteer organizations to meet the needs of new residents (e.g., the provision of recreation programs);
4. The capacity of the road network to accommodate the growth demonstrated through such factors as traffic counts at key Village intersections; and,
5. Other indicators as deemed appropriate by Council.
4. Servicing Strategy
   All new development shall be implemented in accordance with the Village of Manotick servicing strategy as detailed in Section 3.7.2.9, Village Utilities and Servicing.
1. Adjacent Lands
   Council shall make every effort to ensure that any development proposed on lands adjacent the Village, respects the Community's Vision for Manotick as stated in Section 3.7.2.1 of this Plan, the Plan Objectives as detailed in Section 3.7.2.2 and the growth management guidelines, objectives and policies for the Village of Manotick as noted in Section 3.7.2.3.
5. Sections 3.7.2.5 & 3.7.2.7 Apply
   The policies of Section 3.7.2.5, Land Use Designations and Section 3.7.2.7, Administration apply to the Village of Manotick.
   
6. Zoning Bylaw
   The City of Ottawa Zoning Bylaw shall be amended, as required, to implement the policies of this Plan. However, it is intended that the performance standards and permitted uses of the zoning regulations applicable to the existing residential areas shall generally remain unchanged.
   
7. Holding Zones
   Council may consider the use of Holding Zone by-laws to pre-designate the future use of lands, including all lands designated on Schedule A for the future residential development. In addition to Ottawa Official Plan 5.2.3 the removal of the holding zones may be subject to one or more of the following:
8. Criteria
9. The approval of a plan of subdivision;
1. The provision of adequate park and school land dedication and facilities to serve the proposed area;
2. The provision of adequate transportation services for the proposed area;
3. The approval of a site plan control application and a site plan agreement;
4. The provision of adequate services in accordance with the Village of Manotick servicing strategy as detailed in Section 3.7.2.9, Village Utilities and Servicing; and/ or,
5. Such other matters as may be required by Council.
10. Development Application Review
    In addition to the provisions of Section 3.7.2.3, Planning Policies and Processes, of the Township of Rideau Official Plan, Council may require any of the following prior to the acceptance of an application for development in the Village including:
    
11. Studies
1. Environmental impact study;
2. Servicing feasibility study;
3. Hydrogeology study;
4. Soils and geotechnical study;
5. Noise impact and attenuation study;
6. Transportation and traffic study;
7. Market feasibility and impact analysis study;
8. Financial impact study;
9. Urban design study and architectural guidelines;
10. Social impact study; and/or
11. Other studies as may be deemed required by Council.
12. Conditions of Development Approval
    In addition to the provision of 3.7.2.3, Planning Policies and Processes, of the Township of Rideau Official Plan, in the case of applications for development outside of the existing built up areas of the Village, the following special conditions shall apply:
1. Conserve Environmental Features
   The developer and all successor owners shall incorporate and conserve existing woodland areas and watercourses into their development including those not specifically designated on Schedule A; and,
   
2. Cost Sharing Agreements
   The developer and all successor owners of the development shall enter into a cost sharing agreement with the City with respect to the provision of infrastructure, community and recreation facilities, and transportation improvements required to serve the proposed development area.
13. Subdivision Approvals and Consents
    In addition to the of Section 3.7.2.3, Planning Policies and Processes, development of properties in the Village shall generally be implemented by plans of subdivision.
    
14. Site Plan Control Approval
    In addition to the provision of Section 3.7.2.3, Planning Policies and Processes, developments that are subject to Site Plan Control Approval shall have regard to the principles of design and development of this Plan detailed in Section 3.7.2.12. B.
    
15. Special Studies
    Where deemed necessary, Council shall require additional special studies and allocate additional resources to assist with the implementation of this Plan.