Township of Ignace Background Report Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Review 2018-2019 March 2019

In Association With

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Township of Ignace Background Report Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Review 2018-2019 March 2019

PREPARED BY: TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE 34 Highway 17 West P.O. Box 248 Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 T: 807.934.2202 www.ignace.ca

IN ASSOCIATION WITH: WSP 2611 Queensview Drive, Suite 300 Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2 T: 613.829.2800

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION...... 1

1.1 Community and Indigenous Engagement ...... 2

2.0 COMMUNITY OVERVIEW ...... 4

2.1 Background ...... 4 2.2 Population ...... 4 2.3 Land Use ...... 5 2.4 Infrastructure ...... 6 2.5 Economy ...... 7 2.6 Resources ...... 7 2.7 Cultural Heritage ...... 9 2.8 Natural Heritage ...... 9

3.0 PROVINCIAL PLANNING CONTEXT ...... 10

3.1 Planning Act ...... 10 3.2 Provincial Policy Statement ...... 10 3.3 Growth Plan for Northern Ontario ...... 12 3.4 Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act, 2011 ...... 14 3.5 Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73) ...... 15 3.6 Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 (Bill 139) . 18 3.7 MTO Guidelines ...... 19

4.0 EXISTING MUNICIPAL PLANNING DOCUMENTS ...... 19

4.1 Ignace Community Profile (2018) ...... 19 4.2 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) (2018) ...... 20 4.3 Population, Employment and Dwelling Projections (2018) ...... 21 4.4 Township of Ignace Business Gap Analysis (2018)...... 21 4.5 Branding and Marketing Strategy (2018) ...... 22 4.6 Community and Investment Readiness and Capacity Building Master Plan (2017) ...... 22 4.7 Township of Ignace 2015 – 2019 Strategic Plan (SP) ...... 24 4.8 Township of Ignace Asset Management Plan (2013) ...... 25

P a g e i | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5.0 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS ...... 25

5.1 Introduction ...... 25 5.2.0 Assessing Vacant Land Supply ...... 26 5.2.1 Identify Vacant Land ...... 26 5.2.2 Identify Lands Zoned to Permit Development ...... 27 5.2.3 Identify Constraints ...... 28 5.2.4 Apply Gross-Down Factor ...... 30 5.3.0 Assessing Growth Scenarios ...... 32 5.3.1 Summary of Growth Scenarios ...... 34 5.3.2 Identifying Projected Employment within the Settlement Area ...... 36 5.3.3 Consideration for Home-based Jobs ...... 37 5.4.0 Residential Growth Analysis ...... 39 5.4.1 Residential Density Assumption ...... 39 5.4.2 Residential Land Analysis ...... 40 5.4.3 Residential Land Analysis Summary ...... 40 5.5.0 Employment Growth Analysis ...... 42 5.5.1 Employment Density Assumptions ...... 42 5.5.2 Employment Land Analysis...... 42 5.5.3 Industrial Land Analysis Summary ...... 44 5.5.4 Commercial Land Analysis Summary ...... 45 5.5.5 Combined Commercial and Industrial (Employment) Land Analysis ...... 46 5.6 Conclusion ...... 47

6.0 RECOMMENDED OFFICIAL PLAN POLICY CHANGES AND ZONING BY- LAW PROVISIONS ...... 47

6.1.0 Key Issues and Preliminary Policy Directions ...... 47 6.1.1 Agricultural / Rural Policies ...... 48 6.1.2 Climate Change ...... 48 6.1.3 Community Improvement Policies ...... 48 6.1.4 Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Resources...... 49 6.1.5 Green Energy Act ...... 49 6.1.6 Growth Management ...... 50 6.1.7.0 Housing ...... 51

P a g e ii | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

6.1.7.1 Garden Suites ...... 51 6.1.7.2 Inclusionary Zoning ...... 52 6.1.7.3 Second Units ...... 52 6.1.7.4 Tiny Homes ...... 53 6.1.8 Implementation and Interpretation (Bill 73 and Bill 139) ...... 53 6.1.9 Natural Hazards (Currently Termed ‘Hazard Lands’ in the Official Plan and ‘Use Limitation’ in the Zoning By-law) ...... 54 6.1.10 Natural Heritage ...... 54 6.1.11 Parkland Dedication Policies ...... 55 6.1.12 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage ...... 55 6.1.13 Rural Land Supply and Lot Creation ...... 56 6.1.14 Schedules (Mapping) ...... 56 6.1.15 Transportation ...... 57 6.15.1 Active Transportation and Non-motorized Recreational Trails ...... 57 6.15.2 Pedestrian-Friendliness ...... 57 6.1.16 Vision and Goals ...... 57 6.1.17 Wildland Fire ...... 58 6.2 Proposed Official Plan Format ...... 58 6.3 Conclusion ...... 58

7.0 AMENDMENTS AND APPROVED POLICIES...... 58

8.0 CONCLUSION...... 64

APENDICES ...... 65

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Uncommitted Reserve Capacities of Water Treatment (WT) and Wastewater Treatment (WWT) Facilities in the Township ...... 6 Table 2: Township of Ignace Community Investment Readiness and Capacity Building Master Plan Timeline ...... 23 Table 3: Residential and Employment Zones and Minimum Lot Area Requirements ...... 27 Table 4: Identified Constraints and Applied Buffers ...... 29 Table 5: Vacant Residential Land Supply ...... 32 Table 6: Vacant Employment Land Supply ...... 32 Table 7: Historical & Forecast Population - Township of Ignace (2016 – 2038) ..... 35

P a g e iii | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Table 8: Historical & Forecast Dwelling Units - Township of Ignace (2016 – 2038) 35 Table 9: Historical & Forecast Employment (Jobs) – Township of Ignace (2016 – 2038) ...... 35 Table 10: Settlement Area Employment by Type ...... 37 Table 11: Residential Land Demand Analysis ...... 41 Table 12: Industrial and Commercial Land Analysis ...... 43 Table 13: List of Zoning By-law Amendments Since 2005 ...... 59

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Policy Workshop, Image Source: WSP .... 2 Figure 2: Davy Lake, Image Source: WSP ...... 4 Figure 3: Jim Pierce Fishing, Image Source: Karen Greaves ...... 8 Figure 4: Large Silver Maple Tree North of the Highway, Image Source: WSP ...... 9 Figure 5: Township of Ignace Settlement Area Boundary, Image Source: WSP .... 26 Figure 6: Unconstrained Vacant Land Supply, Image Source WSP ...... 31 Figure 7: Garden Suite Drawing Example, Image Source: City of Edmonton...... 51 Figure 8: Secondary Unit Drawing Example, Image Source: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing...... 53

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A – Community Survey Results ...... 65 APPENDIX B – As We Heard It Report ...... 88 APPENDIX C – 2014 Provincial Policy Statement Review Table ...... 117 APPENDIX D – MTO Guidelines Review Table ...... 133 APPENDIX E – Township of Ignace, Ontario, Population Employment and Dwelling Projections, prepared by metroeconomics ...... 140 APPENDIX F – Draft Table of Contents for the Official Plan ...... 176

P a g e iv | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Township of Ignace is undertaking the legislated review of its Official Plan and Zoning By-law pursuant to Sections 17, 26 and 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. The current Official Plan was adopted in 2005 and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in November 2010. The current Zoning By-law No. 41-2005 was adopted by Township Council in 2010 and is the Zoning By-law in effect.

The objective of Official Plan and Zoning By-law review is to ensure that the most current provincial and municipal planning policy objectives are incorporated into municipal planning documents. Since the approval of the current Official Plan, a new Provincial Policy Statement has been issued, as well as a provincial Growth Plan for Northern Ontario and other legislative changes that are described in this report. Through the review process, municipalities can also revise existing policies to adapt to changes in the local context and achieve the intended planning goals. The review process also provides an opportunity to incorporate Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendments into the parent documents.

This Background Report has been prepared to provide direction to the Township of Ignace’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law reviews by presenting the current community profile, providing a growth management analysis, and identifying policies and zoning provisions that may be missing or require updating. The planning horizon for the Official Plan is 20 years (i.e. to the year 2038).

Section 2.0 of this report provides a community overview of the Township of Ignace and its downtown area and land use characteristics. Section 3.0 outlines recent modifications to key provincial planning documents including relevant legislation, plans, and guidelines and recent revisions to the Planning Act arising from Bill 139, Bill 73, and the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), with recommended policy changes to be incorporated into the updated Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Section 4.0 summarizes other municipal planning documents that must be considered when updating the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Section 5.0 includes a growth management analysis to identify vacant land and housing requirements to the year 2038. Section 6 includes recommended Official Plan policy changes and Zoning by-law provisions, prepared by WSP. Finally, in Section 7, this report contains a table (Table 13) summarizing approved Zoning By-law amendments, which require consolidation during the Zoning By-law review process.

Future economic development opportunities currently being developed are the ‘Ring of Fire’ development and the Nuclear Waste management Organization (NWMO) used nuclear fuel. The community is now promoting Highway 599 as the best route to the ‘Ring of Fire’ mineral wealth in the far north. The Township is also a prime candidate in the site selection process for deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.

P a g e 1 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

In addition, six appendices are included in this report. Appendix A contains the results of the Community Survey undertaken during the Official Plan review process. Appendix B contains the As We Heard It Report from the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review Workshop. Appendices C and D contain a detailed analysis of the existing Official Plan with reference to the 2014 PPS and relevant Ministry of Transportation (MTO) guidelines. Appendix E contains Township of Ignace, Ontario, Population Employment and Dwelling Projections. Appendix F contains the Draft Table of Contents for the Official Plan.

1.1 Community and Indigenous Engagement

Figure 1: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Policy Workshop, Image Source: WSP

Community Engagement

Community engagement is integral to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law review process. The engagement component is intended to inform, listen to and receive feedback from the community to ensure their input is incorporated into the updated Official Plan and Zoning By-law. As part of the community engagement process, the Township’s residential ratepayers and the Township’s business community have been encouraged to participate in the process.

Meetings of Community Engagement have provided an opportunity for members of the public to review and comment on draft documents. Two Policy Workshops were

P a g e 2 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 held on November 27, 2018. The two workshops began with a PowerPoint presentation introducing the purpose and effect of the OP and ZBL, the relationship between the OP and ZBL, and the project process. After the introductory presentation, attendees participated in a ‘World Café’ style session focused on six discussion topics:

1) Visions and Goals; 2) Housing; 3) Recreational Vehicle Storage; 4) Transportation; 5) Natural Heritage and Natural Hazards; and 6) Rural Lot Creation.

The World Café engagement format was intended to foster a relaxed, informal and creative environment to encourage the sharing of ideas in an open conversation. The attendance at the two workshops was about 20 people each; the Township received valuable feedback and input from the Community. The results of the World Café will be used in drafting a vision, goals, and policies for the OP, as well as zoning by-law provisions. The results of the workshop are shown in Appendix B – As We Heard It Report.

Further engagement opportunities will include a Special Meeting of Council an Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting.

As part of the community engagement process, a page on the Township’s website was developed which provides project information on the Background Report, Draft Official Plan and Draft Zoning By-law, as they become available.

An informational pamphlet on “What is an Official Plan? and What is a Zoning By- law?” to help clarify the purpose and effect of the OP and the interplay between the OP and Zoning By-law, was mailed out to residents along with the Policy Workshop invitations in order to help clarify the purpose of the initiative and frame the anticipated discussion.

A community-wide survey was administered through the Township’s website, to seek input on community concerns and priorities to be addressed as part of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law review. The results of the survey are shown in Appendix A – Community Survey Results.

Indigenous Engagement

The Official Plan and Zoning By-law review process also includes engagement with the Lac Seul First Nation, Ojibway Nation of Saugeen, Lac Des Mille Lac First Nation, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Métis Nation of Ontario Region 1 and Eagle Lake First Nation. These “Indigenous Communities assert the area surrounding the township of Ignace as their traditional territory, and it is recognized by MNRF… [they] use… their traditional territory to enjoy Aboriginal or treaty rights known (i.e.

P a g e 3 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 hunting and fishing year-round, collecting traditional herbs and medicines, blueberry picking).” Source: MNRF and MMAH. Sylvie Oulton, Via email.

2.0 COMMUNITY OVERVIEW

2.1 Background

The Township of Ignace has a population of 1,250 and remaining steady or climbing slightly. The Township of Ignace is located in the Kenora District in Northwestern Ontario. Ignace is strategically located along the TransCanada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway approximately 250 km northwest of Thunder Bay, 110 km southeast of Dryden, and 450 km east of Winnipeg. It is situated in the heart of Ontario’s “Sunset Country”, and is the starting point of Ontario’s most northerly highway, Highway 599 which provides access to two northern towns and a large number of first nation communities. The Township is surrounded by unorganized territory on all sides with the exception of a provincial park North-East in and outside of Ignace. The Township encompasses approximately 72.66 square kilometers (7,266 hectares or 17,954.68 acres).

The Wabigoon Lake First Nation Reserve is located approximately 70 km west of Ignace. As of February 6th 2013, the First Nation had a registered population of 567 people, of which their on-Reserve population was 183.

The Township of Ignace was incorporated in 1908. The earliest found Official Plan available at the Township Library, is dated 1976. *Please note that information in this paragraph is according to available information found in 2018.

2.2 Population

Figure 2: Davy Lake, Image Source: WSP

P a g e 4 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

As in other small Ontario communities, the Township of Ignace experienced an approximate 50% population decline in the mid 1980s and a smaller decrease from 2006 – 2016. The Statistics Canada 2016 Census lists the population of the Township as 1,202, which represents a decrease of 16.0% from the 2006 population of 1,431.

The population of Ignace in 2017 was estimated at 1,250, with 86.4% of residents (1,080) identified English as their mother tongue, while 0.4% (5) identified French. One hundred and sixty-five (165) residents identified both English and French as their mother tongues. Knowledge of English and French was identified by 13.2% of residents (165), which is slightly higher than the Ontario average of 11%.

2.3 Land Use

The Township of Ignace settlement area functions as a residential and service area for the broader Township, while land in the rural area is characterized by forested land which supports outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, trapping, forestry, mining and other traditional uses (e.g. harvesting of wild blueberries and wild rice). A large part of the rural area is Crown land.

Historically, development has generally been directed to the settlement area where various residential housing types, public and institutional uses (e.g. schools, places of worship, parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities, library and health centre), commercial uses (e.g. retail, wholesale, offices, restaurants, tourist services, hotels and general business activities), and industrial uses (e.g. storage and repair) are available. Official Plan land use designation in the settlement area include Residential, General Commercial, Tourist Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, Open Space and Hazard Lands.

Official Plan land use designation beyond the settlement area include Aggregate Extraction, Seasonal Recreational and Seasonal Residential, Tourism and/or Rural Commercial, Airport, Landfill, Public Utility, Landfill Protection and Water Source Protection. While limited residential, commercial and industrial uses are permitted in the Rural Area, land use is primarily intended to be related to natural resource activities such as forestry, agriculture, mining, aggregate extraction and recreation. The majority of the land holdings have access via year-round roads.

Municipal water services are available in the settlement area. Municipal wastewater services are also available in the settlement area with the exceptions of West Street, West Beach Drive, Lakeshore Drive, Sorenson Avenue and Fox Point Road. The Table 1 presents the uncommitted reserve capacities of the municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities in the Township, based on information provided by the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the year of 2018.

P a g e 5 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Table 1: Uncommitted Reserve Capacities of Water Treatment (WT) and Wastewater Treatment (WWT) Facilities in the Township

% OF TOTAL DESIGN CU METRES / SERVICE CAPACITY CAPACITY DAY (2018) (2018) Ignace WT 2730 825 30% Ignace WWT 2536 679 27%

The Township contains one landfill site within its municipal boundary, located north of the Trans-Canada Highway with access off Highway 599. The landfill has significant remaining capacity and a remaining life span of 165 years. Pinchin Environmental is currently in the process of developing a Design and Operating Plan for the landfill.

The Community Profile documented 593 housing units within the Township, of which 90% (535) are owned and 10% (57) are rented. Source: Community Profile. McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

The Township offers a variety of recreational opportunities such as parks, beaches, trails, and tourist destinations, including the Recreation Centre, which contains an indoor rink, fitness centre, bowling alley and curling rink. Other recreation facilities include the Ignace Skate Park, the World Hub containing the Ignace Golf and Country Club, playgrounds, two beaches, and a public boat launch on West Beach Drive which provides access to the Agamik Lake. The Township also contains a number of recreational lakes and world-class snowmobile trails.

Other community facilities include: the Municipal Complex containing a public library; an information center and municipal offices; and five places of worship, including Faith Lutheran Church, Redemption Baptist Church, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Emmanuel/United Church and New Life Pentecostal Church. Ignace Elementary and Secondary School is the only public school in Ignace, and École Immaculée-Conception is the only French-language Catholic elementary school in Ignace. The Ignace Nursery School/Best Start Hub, operated by the Ignace Nursery School Parent Cooperative, offers pre-school programs. The Ignace Public Library and Museum provides an abundance of resources, history of the local community, and interactive displays.

While the Township has land for employment uses, Cedar Street and area is one large cluster with the capacity for industrial/employment parks.

2.4 Infrastructure

Transportation

Highway 599 begins at Ignace and runs north connecting the Town of Savant Lake, Saugeen First Nation, Mishkeegogamang First Nation, the Town of Pickle Lake, and

P a g e 6 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 a large number of First Nations North of Pickle Lake. The Trans-Canada Highway #17 runs west-east through the Township. Bus service is available in the Township via Kasper Transportation Service. Ignace has one airport located just west of the settlement area that is not in operational status, and is currently only being used by a private company.

2.5 Economy

The Township of Ignace has historically relied on mining and forestry as its primary economic drivers. Secondary industries have also included tourism. The Township has identified mining and mineral exploration, forestry, transportation, tourism and nuclear waste as five main priority industries moving forward.

In the 2016 Census, the Township reported a labour force of 768 people, a labour force participation rate of 63.9%, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. The employment sectors with the greatest proportion of the labour force include sales and service occupations (30.7%); trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (27.6%); education, law and social, community and government services occupations (15.1%); manufacturing and utilities occupations (10.2%); business, finance and administration occupations (5.6%); management occupations (4.7%); and natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (3.9%). According to the Township’s 2013 Community Profile, 5.86% of the labour force live outside the township.

Major private sector employers in the Township include Resolute Forest Products, Ricci Trucking, Northwood’s Motor Inn, Canadian Pacific Railway, Burger Scoop, the Mystic Grill and Westwood Motel.

Major public sector employers in the Township include the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, Township of Ignace, Mary Berglund Community Health Centre, Ontario Provincial Police, École Immaculée-Conception, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Service Ontario.

2.6 Resources

Mineral aggregate, forestry, hunting, fishing and agriculture are the available resources throughout the Township and beyond its boundary.

Aggregate

Areas of aggregate, in forms of granite, are identified throughout the Township of Ignace in the old Official Plan October 2010 Schedule B. The granite is described as grey to pink with a texture that is massive to weakly gneissic. This granite is proficient for aggregate.

“The Township of Ignace is located on the southwestern edge of the Indian Lake batholith, an irregularly shaped, granitic intrusion that covers approximately 1,366

P a g e 7 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 km2 and extends well beyond the boundaries of the Township of Ignace to the north and east.” Source: NWMO. Phase 2 Desktop Assessment Environment Report, Page 7.

There are four pits mining aggregate within the boundary of Ignace.

Forestry

Ignace is within the boundary of the English River Forest. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and Resolute FP Canada Inc. share responsibilities for long-term health of the Crown Land English River Forest.

Through forest management planning, forest managers provide for healthy forests now and in the future and provide a range of sustainable benefits (e.g. timber and commercial products, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities).

The English River Forest is comprised of upland forest/forested dunes and wetland. The upland forest/forest dunes have black spruce, jack pine, trembling aspen, white birch, mature white pine and upland cedar trees. The wetland has black ash and balsam poplar swamps on river floodplain, thicket swamp and meadow marsh in wetter areas and extensive wetlands including wild rice marshes.

Hunting

Hunting is very popular in the area and is associated with lifestyle and a food source for the local population. High levels of tourism, guided hunting resorts, including fly-in resorts, in the area make hunting for wildlife including moose, bear, deer, and small game such as grouse and snowshoe hare very popular.

Fishing

Figure 3: Jim Pierce Fishing, Image Source: Karen Greaves

P a g e 8 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Ignace has some of the best fishing in the world. Within a short drive from the settlement area, there are hundreds of lakes for angling. The variety of species is at par with any great fishing destination and includes: walleye, northern pike, lake trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, whitefish, sauger, and yellow perch.

Harvesting

The boreal forest around Ignace produces some of the sweetest wild blueberries in the world. These anti-oxidant rich berries, when picked and cleaned, sell for a good price and are highly sought after by visitors and travelers. The picking season usually lasts from the beginning of July to the end of August, with the best place to find these berries being the harvested forest sites around the area which are accessible by logging roads.

The swamps and river wetlands around Ignace produce wild rice. The wild rice is commercially harvested and can be purchased at Ignace’s local businesses.

2.7 Cultural Heritage

There are currently no properties in the Township of Ignace designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

White Otter Castle, located in the unorganized area southwest of Ignace’s Township boundaries, is an elaborate three-storey home constructed of large red pine logs some weighing up to 1600 pounds. The home was built in the early 1900s by a lone trapper. The home was finished in 1914 with the four-storey tower and hip roof covered in tar paper. The Castle was last renovated by “Friends of White Otter Castle” in the years of 1992-1994 and is still maintained today. It can be accessed by float plane or canoe in the summer and by snowmobile in the winter.

2.8 Natural Heritage

Figure 4: Large Silver Maple Tree North of the Highway, Image Source: WSP

P a g e 9 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

The Township contains several lakes and rivers within its municipal boundaries and extending beyond. Provincial parks located in the vicinity of the Township but beyond the municipal boundaries include Sandbar Lake Provincial Park and Trout River-White Otter Lake Provincial Lake.

Ignace is surrounded by boreal forest that is home to thousands of species of birds which makes the area a prime bird watcher’s sanctuary. Species such as bald eagles, hawks, herons, falcons, grouse and waterfowl such as geese and ducks can be seen while enjoying the many trails in the area.

The Township has been informed of species at risk in the Ignace area.

Northern Ontario's legacy of receding glaciers created a unique opportunity in Ignace known as “bouldering” which dates back to the late 19th century and was started in Europe to train rock climbers.

3.0 PROVINCIAL PLANNING CONTEXT

3.1 Planning Act

The Planning Act is the legislation that establishes the framework for land use planning in Ontario and sets out how land uses may be regulated in the province. The Act sets out the legal requirements regarding planning considerations including:

▪ The requirement to consider provincial interests; ▪ The preparation of official plans and planning policies to guide future development; ▪ The range of tools municipalities may use to facilitate planning; ▪ The regulation and control of land use through zoning by-laws and minor variances; ▪ The rights of local citizens to be notified of planning proposals, to provide input to municipal council, and to appeal certain decisions to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), as applicable; and ▪ The requirement for approval authorities or the LPAT to have regard for decisions made by municipal councils and approval authorities on the same planning matters.

3.2 Provincial Policy Statement

What is the Provincial Policy Statement?

The Provincial Policy Statement is issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act, which states that from time-to-time the Province may issue policy statements on matters related to planning that are of provincial interest. The most recent Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) came into effect on April 30, 2014.

P a g e 10 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

The PPS provides a policy framework for growth and development in Ontario while protecting resources of provincial interest, public health and safety, and the quality of the natural and built environment. Section 3 of the Planning Act stipulates that decisions affecting planning matters “shall be consistent with” the PPS.

The PPS is divided into three sections: Building Strong Healthy Communities; Wise Use and Management of Resources; and Protecting Public Health and Safety. Each of these three sections and the associated policy direction, are discussed below.

Building Strong and Healthy Communities

The PPS generally focuses growth and development within urban and rural settlement areas, while supporting the viability of rural areas. It encourages efficient development patterns to optimize the use of land, resources and public investment in public service facilities and infrastructure. These patterns promote a mix of housing (including affordable housing), employment, recreation, parks and open spaces, and transportation choices that increase the use of active transportation and transit before other modes of travel. They also promote strong, liveable and healthy communities that encourage and enhance human health and social well-being, are economically and environmentally sound, and are resilient to climate change.

Wise Use and Management of Resources

The PPS recognizes the importance of wisely using and managing Ontario’s natural resources such as water, minerals, and aggregates, as well as cultural resources such as archaeological resources. Sustainably managing these resources over the long term is a key provincial interest and helps conserve biodiversity, protect essential ecological processes, provide for food and material production, and minimize negative environmental impacts.

Protecting Public Health and Safety

The PPS aims to maintain Ontario's long-term prosperity, environmental health, and social well-being by reducing the potential risk from natural or human-made hazards. The PPS generally directs development away from areas of natural or human-made hazards where there is an unacceptable risk to public health or safety or of property damage.

Considerations for the OP and ZBL Review

The Township’s in-effect Official Plan was prepared to be consistent with the 2005 PPS, which came into effect on March 1, 2005. The Township’s new Official Plan is required to be consistent with 2014 PPS. Significant changes between the 2005 PPS and 2014 PPS include the following:

P a g e 11 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

▪ A new rural policy section to support healthy, integrated, and viable rural areas; ▪ Greater recognition for additional elements of healthy communities, such as community design and planning for all ages; ▪ Enhanced protection for major industries and facilities from new and incompatible uses; ▪ Greater support for the long-term planning for employment areas; ▪ New requirement for development on private servicing to demonstrate that it will not negatively impact surface and ground water; ▪ Strengthened protection of agriculture from impacts of non-farm development; ▪ Promotion for the consideration of Indigenous interests in planning; ▪ New requirements to consider the impacts of a changing climate; and ▪ New requirements to consider the risks of hazardous forest types for wildland fires.

A detailed analysis of new 2014 PPS policies that are relevant to the Township’s Official Plan review is included in Appendix C.

3.3 Growth Plan for Northern Ontario

The Growth Plan for Northern Ontario is a 25-year plan that came into effect in 2011, subsequent to the Township’s most recent Official Plan. This Growth Plan was prepared under Ontario’s Places to Grow Act (2005), which provides that the Province may identify and designate areas for which strategic growth plans can be developed. The Growth Plan focuses on attracting and sustaining growth in northern communities, and is intended to be used as a strategic framework that will guide decision-making in Northern Ontario for the next 25 years.

The Growth Plan is structured around six key policy areas which contribute to the region’s long-term sustainability and prosperity: Economy; People; Communities; Aboriginal Peoples; Infrastructure; and Environment. The Growth Plan is focused on the following six key guiding principles: 1) Creating a highly productive region, with a diverse, globally competitive economy that offers a range of career opportunities for all residents. 2) Developing a highly educated and skilled workforce to support an evolving knowledge-based economy and excellence in the trades. 3) Partnering with Aboriginal peoples to increase educational and employment opportunities. 4) Delivering a complete network of transportation, energy, communications, social and learning infrastructure to support strong, vibrant communities. 5) Demonstrating leadership in sustainable growth and environmental management. P a g e 12 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

6) Establishing innovative partnerships to maximize resources and ensure this Plan achieves its ambitious vision and is fiscally sustainable.

Economy

The Plan supports the development of a strong, resilient and more diversified northern economy through policies which are intended to support growth and diversity in the region’s traditional resource-based industries, as well as the development of new and emerging economic sectors that have the greatest potential to result in job growth and opportunities in the North. Economic development strategies will focus on existing and emerging priority sectors, including: ▪ Agriculture, mining and manufacturing; ▪ Exportable services (higher order education and health care, business services); and ▪ Tourism services (retail sales, accommodation, food, recreation, entertainment).

People

The Growth Plan identifies people as Northern Ontario’s most important resource, and focuses on supporting under-represented groups such as youth, displaced workers, Francophones, Aboriginal peoples, newcomers and persons with disabilities. The policies of the Plan are intended to create new opportunities for all residents to contribute to their communities, including increased accessibility and relevance of education and training and access to health care services.

Communities

The policies of the Growth Plan support community planning that balances the priorities of human, economic, and environmental health. Official Plans, community economic plans and participating in community planning efforts are identified as effective tools to ensure the future economy and long-term sustainability of communities reflects the views of citizens and businesses. Municipalities are encouraged to align their Official Plans with strategies which focus on achieving the following objectives:

▪ Economic, social and environmental sustainability; ▪ Accommodation of the diverse needs of all residents, now and in the future; ▪ Optimized use of existing infrastructure; ▪ A high quality of place; and ▪ A vibrant, welcoming and inclusive community identity that builds on unique local features (Policy 4.2.1).

P a g e 13 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Indigenous Peoples

The Growth Plan recognizes the unique role of Indigenous peoples in the development of the region, and seeks to involve Indigenous communities and organizations in economic development and to improve the capacity of these communities to participate in economic development planning. The Growth Plan encourages Indigenous participation and knowledge-sharing in existing land use planning and policy processes (Policy 7.5.1).

Infrastructure

The Growth Plan supports efficient and modern infrastructure as being critical to the future of Northern Ontario. The Plan requires that infrastructure planning, land use planning and infrastructure investments are coordinated (Policy 5.2.1), and emphasizes optimizing the transportation system, increasing access to education and training, investing in information and communications technology, maintaining the reliability of energy transmission and distribution systems, and accommodating renewable energy generation. The Plan also requires that infrastructure planning and investments contribute to a culture of conservation by utilizing approaches and technologies that reduce energy and water use, increase efficiencies, and promote intensification and brownfield site redevelopment, whenever feasible (Policy 5.2.4).

Environment

The Growth Plan supports the sustainable development of natural resources with a balanced approach to environment, social and economic health, and recognizes the need for climate change mitigation and adaptation, which is of particular importance to the North. The Plan also reflects the values and benefits that the natural environment in the North provides to people, the Northern economy and the province. Policies include protecting surface water features and groundwater features (Policy 6.3.2); incorporating climate change mitigation and adaptation considerations (Policy 6.3.3); protecting air quality, water quality and quantity, and natural heritage (Policy 6.3.4); and fostering a culture of conservation and demonstrating environmental leadership through the adopting of sustainability practices (Policy 6.4.1).

3.4 Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act, 2011

Through the Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act, 2011, which took effect on January 1, 2012, several sections of the Planning Act were amended to strengthen municipal-level provisions for affordable housing. The Act’s main policies include:

▪ Requiring municipalities to set official plan policies and zoning by-law provisions to permit second units in detached, semi-detached and row houses, and in ancillary structures;

P a g e 14 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

▪ Eliminating the ability to appeal the establishment of these policies and provisions, except when they are included in five-year legislated official plan updates; and ▪ Granting authority to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to create standards regarding second units.

Second units are self-contained residential units that include kitchen and bathroom facilities. Examples include basement apartments, in-law flats, and suites contained within a separate ancillary structure, such as a above a detached garage.

The in-effect Township Official Plan does not currently include policies permitting second units. In order to conform with the legislation, the Official Plan will need to be updated to include policies permitting second units as a generally permitted use, subject to appropriate servicing and other relevant planning considerations.

3.5 Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73)

The Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 (Bill 73), came into effect on July 1, 2016 and resulted in significant amendments to the Planning Act, along with the Development Charges Act. Regulatory amendments will be made according to the Act.

In broad terms, the reforms introduced by Bill 73 are intended to give citizens the opportunity for greater and more meaningful input in determining how their communities will grow, and to give municipalities more tools to fund community services and growth.

Bill 73 amends the Planning Act in the following manner: ▪ The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) is to be reviewed every 10 years instead of every 5 years. ▪ New Official Plans are to be reviewed 10 years after completed, and then every 5 years thereafter until the plan is replaced. ▪ In addition to existing matters of provincial interest, planning decisions must have regard to the promotion of built form that is i) well designed, ii) encourages a sense of place; and iii) provides for public spaces that are of high quality, accessible, attractive, vibrant and safe. ▪ Decision makers must now explain what effect, if any, a written or oral submission from the public relating to a planning matter had on the decision that they made. ▪ Official Plans are now required to contain a description of the measures and procedures for consulting the public with regard to proposed amendments to Official Plans, proposed Zoning By-laws and amendments, Plans of Subdivision and proposed Consents. ▪ New requirements have been introduced around managing and reporting on finances for Section 37 funds. Section 37 of the Planning Act allows

P a g e 15 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

municipalities to develop official plan policies and zoning by-law provisions to allow for increased height and density of development from what is otherwise permitted in a zoning by-law, in exchange for community benefits. These height and density increases and community benefits are typically negotiated between a developer and a municipality. Community benefits may include services, facilities, or other benefits such as public art or transit improvements, and may support intensification, growth management, transit supportiveness, and other community objectives. ▪ Enabling payment in lieu of parkland dedication policies now requires municipalities to prepare a ‘Parks Plan’. The intent is to ensure that municipalities are only accepting cash-in-lieu if there is no need for additional parkland. In addition, the calculation of the payment is now based on a ratio of 1 hectare for every 500 dwelling units, rather than 1 hectare for every 300 dwelling units. ▪ Global appeals of an Official Plan are not permitted. In other words, an entire Official Plan document cannot be appealed, and appeals must target specific policies. ▪ Appeals of part of an Official Plan in relation to certain specified matters are prohibited. Prohibited matters include: forecasted population and employment growth as set out in a Growth Plan. ▪ Decision makers can now employ dispute resolution techniques in the event of an appeal. Municipalities are entitled to an additional 60 days to engage in alternative dispute resolution to resolve appeals prior to forwarding the matter to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) (now LPAT). ▪ The OMB (now LPAT) is now required to ‘have regard to’ information and material the municipal Council or authority received in relation to a matter under consideration. This applies to appeals in which an approval authority failed to make a decision within the specified timeframe under the Planning Act. ▪ The 180-day period to give Notice of a Decision with respect to an Official Plan or amendment to an Official Plan can be extended by up to 90 days. In the case of an amendment request under Section 22 of the Planning Act, the person or public body that made the request may extend the period by written notice to the approval authority. In all other cases, the municipality or the approval authority may extend the period by written notice. Notice must be given prior to the expiry of the 180-day period, and only one (1) extension is permitted. Additionally, the extension may be terminated at any time by another written notice issued by the party who issued or received the notice of extension. ▪ After an appellant files an appeal of a plan where the approval authority fails to make a decision within 180 days (or as may be extended), the approval authority may give a notice requiring those who wish to appeal to do so within 20 days of the notice.

P a g e 16 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

▪ New restrictions have been introduced in regard to amending a new Official Plan or a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for two (2) years after approval. Applicants must receive Council’s consent to make an application. Council can pass a resolution to allow applicants or a class of applicants to make amendments. ▪ Similar to the restriction above, there are restrictions on further applications for Minor Variances to any land, building or structure for two (2) years after a previous Minor Variance was approved, unless a Council declares by resolution that an application can proceed. Further, municipalities can now pass by-laws that outline additional criteria for approving minor variances, beyond the four (4) tests of the Planning Act. Similarly, the Province can prescribe criteria through regulations. ▪ A Council may pass a Development Permit By-law to restrict persons from applying to amend the relevant Official Plan policies or Development Permit By-law within five years of the by-law being passed. However, Council can override this restriction.

The updated Official Plan for the Township of Ignace will reflect the new Provincial direction introduced through Bill 73, in a locally appropriate manner in so far as: ▪ Official Plan review timelines; ▪ Having regard for the matters of provincial interest listed in Section 2 of the Planning Act:

a) the protection of ecological systems, including natural areas, features and functions; b) the protection of the agricultural resources of the Province; c) the conservation and management of natural resources and the mineral resource base; d) the conservation of features of significant architectural, cultural, historical, archaeological or scientific interest; e) the supply, efficient use and conservation of energy and water; f) the adequate provision and efficient use of communication, transportation, sewage and water services and waste management systems; g) the minimization of waste; h) the orderly development of safe and healthy communities; i) (h.1) the accessibility for persons with disabilities to all facilities, services and matters to which this Act applies; j) the adequate provision and distribution of educational, health, social, cultural and recreational facilities; k) the adequate provision of a full range of housing, including affordable housing; l) the adequate provision of employment opportunities; P a g e 17 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

m) the protection of the financial and economic well-being of the Province and its municipalities; n) the co-ordination of planning activities of public bodies; o) the resolution of planning conflicts involving public and private interests; p) the protection of public health and safety; q) the appropriate location of growth and development; r) the promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians; s) the promotion of built form that, a. is well-designed, b. encourages a sense of place, and c. provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe, accessible, attractive and vibrant; t) the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate; ▪ Consultation and public input on planning applications; ▪ Prohibition on certain development applications within specific timeframes of Official Plan and Zoning By-law approvals; ▪ Community Planning Permit Systems (formerly Development Permit Systems).

3.6 Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 (Bill 139)

Changes to the Planning Act resulting from the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 (Bill 139), came into effect on April 3, 2018, along with associated regulations. Bill 139 makes significant changes to the Planning Act and the land use planning appeals system in Ontario. The changes are intended to give greater deference to local decision-making.

Changes to the Planning Act through Bill 139 and associated regulations change the Act in the following manner:

▪ The Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) replaces the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB); ▪ Timelines for Council to make decisions on OPAs have increased to 210 days (from 180 days) and 150 days for ZBLAs (from 90 days); ▪ Council decisions on an official plan amendment (OPA) or zoning by-law amendment (ZBLA) can only be appealed on the basis that they are inconsistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), do not conform to a provincial plan, or do not conform to the applicable official plan; and

P a g e 18 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

▪ A new two-stage hearing process allows municipalities to re-consider an application where an appellant successfully appeals to the LPAT. The LPAT can only modify or overturn the second decision of Council if the LPAT determines that the decision is not consistent with the PPS, or does not conform with provincial plans or the applicable official plan. ▪ Requirements for the contents of an official plan under the Planning Act have been expanded to include policies and measures to ensure the adequate provisions of affordable housing, inclusionary zoning policies for municipalities prescribed to contain such policies, and policies to address mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to a changing climate.

3.7 MTO Guidelines

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) document entitled ‘Guidelines for Municipal Official Plan Preparation and Review’ is intended to assist municipalities in understanding MTO’s interests in municipal Official Plans. The document includes recommendations for both general and specific policies and for mapping. A detailed analysis of the Township Official Plan in the context of these guidelines is presented in Appendix D.

4.0 EXISTING MUNICIPAL PLANNING DOCUMENTS

Numerous documents prepared for and by the Township of Ignace contain policy recommendations or conclusions that must be considered and reflected in the Official Plan and Zoning By-law review. This section summarizes the available studies and identifies the recommendations to be incorporated into the Official Plan policies and to guide revisions or additions to the Zoning By-law provisions.

The studies are as follows:

1) Ignace Community Profile (2018); 2) Community Improvement Plan (CIP) (2018); 3) Population, Employment and Dwelling Projections (2018); 4) Township of Ignace Business Gap Analysis (2018); 5) Branding and Marketing Strategy (2018); 6) Community and Investment Readiness and Capacity Building Master Plan (2017); 7) Township of Ignace 2015- 2019 Strategic Plan (SP) (2015); and 8) Township of Ignace Asset Management Plan (2013).

4.1 Ignace Community Profile (2018)

The Township’s Community Profile (2018) presents an overview of the Township based primarily on Manifold SuperDemographics data. While this is not a policy document and does not contain policy recommendations, the Community Profile P a g e 19 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 contains useful statistics and information regarding the following topics which have helped to inform this Background Report and the Official Plan Review:

▪ Demographics, including population data, age profile, language and mobility characteristics, level of education and income information; ▪ Labour force, including key indicators, labour force by industry, occupation, place of work and general wage information, and largest employers; ▪ Key industries and largest employers; ▪ Transportation and shipping; ▪ Taxes and utilities, including property, Federal and Provincial tax rates, waste management, electricity, natural gas, and water and sewer; ▪ Building and development related fees; ▪ Business support programs and services; and ▪ Information related to the quality of life in the Township, including housing characteristics, health, social and community services, protective services, education, post-secondary education, recreation and tourism, events, local media, and communication providers.

4.2 Community Improvement Plan (CIP) (2018)

The Township’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a planning and economic development tool intended to facilitate physical improvement and investment in the community. The development of the CIP included a visioning and engagement process featuring community and business surveys and two visioning workshops. Through this process, a vision was established for the CIP to “Position Ignace as an investment-ready northern community by retaining and attracting businesses and residents through incentive programs, and municipal leadership strategies which contribute to revitalization and beautification.”

In order to implement the Vision Statement, a series of goals are identified below based on key themes from the Visioning Workshops (not listed in order of priority), and the results of community and business surveys. These goals also align with the Township’s 2015 – 2019 Strategic Plan, Community Investment Readiness and Capacity Building Master Plan, and Official Plan.

1) Enhance the Township’s physical image, buildings, and main streets to reflect the vibrant, welcoming and friendly nature of the community and its people; 2) Increase the Township’s tax base by offering incentives that retain, grow, and attract businesses and residents, providing long-term payback in the form of municipal revenues; 3) Entice tourists and the travelling public to come to Ignace, stay longer, and return more frequently;

P a g e 20 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

4) Promote and enhance the Township’s natural features and community assets (beaches, community facilities, etc.); 5) Make a strong, lasting, and positive first impression through gateway features that reflect the community’s assets and identity; and

6) Implement community improvement through the right set of direct and indirect financial incentives and municipal leadership strategies.

To achieve the vision and goals of the CIP, the following financial incentive programs were developed:

1) Façade Improvement Grant; 2) Signage Improvement Grant; 3) Commercial Space Conversion Grant; 4) Municipal Land Disposition Program; 5) Landscaping and Parking Area Improvement Grant; 6) Tax Increment Equivalent Grant; 7) Accessibility Grant; 8) Brownfield Property Tax Assistance Grant; 9) Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) Grant; and 10) Planning and Building Permit Fee Grant.

4.3 Population, Employment and Dwelling Projections (2018)

The Township of Ignace retained metroeconomics to develop population, employment, and dwelling projections to support the Official Plan review using methodology that combines a migration projection approach and standard age cohort survival approach. As a number of major economic variables need to be considered as part of the projections, four scenarios were developed:

▪ Base Case Scenario; ▪ Ring of Fire Case Scenario; ▪ Adaptive Phase Management (APM) Project Case Scenario; and ▪ All of the Above Scenario.

The Projections are in Appendix E. The results are discussed further in Section 5.0 Growth Management.

4.4 Township of Ignace Business Gap Analysis (2018)

The intent of the business gap analysis is to assist the Township in assessing potential opportunities available to the Township in relation to current future development, as well as potential strategies for moving from opportunity to reality. The potential opportunities were identified through a series of stakeholder and

P a g e 21 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 community consultations with Township residents. Three potential opportunities were identified and developed for the Township’s purpose based on the project’s Terms of Reference. Those opportunities included:

▪ Potential development of seniors housing; ▪ Potential development of the Township’s waterfront; and ▪ Potential attraction of retail business to the community.

In addition to the three which may present the best business cases for the Township and potential investors to pursue, additional opportunities were identified which the Township may wish to pursue.

4.5 Branding and Marketing Strategy (2018)

Ignace’s Branding and Marketing Strategy will create a brand that enhances the identity of the community as seen by its citizens, businesses, visitors, council and staff. This will be accomplished by discovering what differentiates the Township and its assets from the region and boosts our core competences and strengths by looking at our location, culture, assets, future growth potential and vision. The end product should build on this to perfect the outcome and deliverables and to produce a brand that will carry the Township of Ignace into the future while not compromising our past.

4.6 Community and Investment Readiness and Capacity Building Master Plan (2017)

The Master Plan which includes eleven (11) economic development projects, is designed to take the Community to the next level of Long-Term Community Growth and Sustainability. By building the right capacity to accommodate the right type of investment, the community is positioning itself for growth and development. Given the progressive decline in population and business activities in the community and the fact that the community still faces pressures that challenge its long-term sustainability, the continued ability of the Town to grow and develop with the hope of becoming a vibrant community necessitates on the planning and implementation of the proposed Master Plan.

The Eleven projects are as follows:

▪ Community Profile; ▪ Business Gap Analysis; ▪ Branding and Marketing Strategy; ▪ Economic Development Strategy; ▪ Tourism Strategy; ▪ Workforce Development Strategy/ Plan;

P a g e 22 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

▪ Community Capacity Study; ▪ Land Use Planning (OP, ZBL and CIP); ▪ Waste Management Strategic Plan and Business Opportunities Assessment; ▪ Asset Management Strategy/Plan; and ▪ Economic Development and Planning Intern.

Table 2: Township of Ignace Community Investment Readiness and Capacity Building Master Plan Timeline

2017 2018 2019 PROJECTS Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

Community Profile

Business Gap Analysis Branding and Marketing Strategy Economic Development Strategy

Tourism Strategy Workforce Development Strategy/ Plan Community Capacity Study Land Use Planning (OP, ZBL and CIP) Waste Management Strategic Plan and Business Opportunities Assessment Asset Management Strategy/Plan Economic Development and Planning Intern

Community Profile

Business Gap Analysis

Branding and Marketing Strategy

Economic Development Strategy

P a g e 23 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

4.7 Township of Ignace 2015 – 2019 Strategic Plan (SP)

In 2015, the Township of Ignace developed its 2015 – 2019 Strategic Plan (SP), emphasizing the topic ‘Make Ignace Home”.

The Executive Summary to the SP asks the question: “How do we attract people to Ignace and retain people in Ignace?”

The Executive Summary to the SP states: “This strategic plan follows the triple bottom line plus one approach”, which includes:

1) Economic Health; 2) Social Equity; 3) Environmental Responsibility; and 4) Cultural Vitality.

The main objectives of the SP are defined in four Strategic Directions, which include:

1) Economic Diversification & Sustainable Development; 2) Community Beautification & Enhancement; 3) Community Partnerships; and 4) Marketing the Community, its Assets and Strengths.

The Vision Statement in the SP for the Township of Ignace is “To be a safe, attractive and caring community that focuses on the quality of life which is driven by a healthy diversified economy based on principles of sustainability”.

The Mission in the SP is “To deliver sustainable municipal services and foster stable economic and population growth through effective leadership”.

The Goals of the SP include:

▪ Make the Township an attractive and welcoming community; ▪ Market the Township, its assets, its quality of life, and its affordability; ▪ Establish an Economic Development structure with capabilities; ▪ Develop partnerships with government, industry, municipal associations, not- for-profit organizations, and others; ▪ Promote and support entrepreneurism and economic development initiatives; ▪ Diversify the economic base through value-added propositions from its natural resources; and ▪ Bring new residents to the Township.

P a g e 24 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

4.8 Township of Ignace Asset Management Plan (2013)

A comprehensive asset management plan is necessary to ensure that Township assets can presently and, in the future, deliver their benefits to the community as economically, efficiently and effectively as possible. This was the Township’s first Asset Management Plan. It focused on key area of asset management planning in order to provide a solid foundation upon which further asset management planning can take place.

There are several asset replacement or rehabilitation construction projects or acquisitions noted in this plan that were intended to be undertaken within the 10 years after this plan was completed.

The document references the mission statement of the Strategic Plan of 2009- 2012:

“The Township of Ignace fosters economic growth through effective leadership and the delivery of municipal services in a transparent and accountable framework that relies on local and regional assets to build community strengths and capacity through collaborative action.”

The Township recognizes that its asset management plan is always a work in progress.

Note* The Township’s Asset Management Plan (2013) is Out of Date. The Township is currently (as of 2018) in the process of creating a new Asset Management Plan.

5.0 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS

5.1 Introduction

As part of the Township of Ignace’s 2018-19 comprehensive Official Plan (OP) Review process, a growth management and vacant land supply analysis was required to assess whether the available supply of residential and employment lands within the Settlement Area is sufficient to accommodate anticipated residential and employment growth to the planning horizon year of 2038. The 20- year planning horizon to 2038 is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2014 (PPS). The analysis is based on vacant land as of December 2018. Population, employment, and dwelling unit projections used for this analysis were prepared by metroeconomics in May 2018. The projections are in Appendix E. Baseline population, employment, and dwelling unit data is based on the 2016 Census.

P a g e 25 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5.2.0 Assessing Vacant Land Supply

The analysis considered vacant lands that are located within the Settlement Area boundary, as delineated in the Township of Ignace’s in-effect Official Plan, approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in November 2010. The Settlement Area is generally located centrally within the Township of Ignace and northeast of Agimak Lake, as indicated in Figure 5. The Settlement Area is traversed by Highway 17 (Main Street) and is the area where urban services (e.g. water and wastewater) are generally provided.

Figure 5: Township of Ignace Settlement Area Boundary, Image Source: WSP

The following sections outline the methodology used to establish future residential and employment land supply and growth potential within the Settlement Area.

5.2.1 Identify Vacant Land

Lands within the Settlement Area capable of accommodating future growth were identified through an analysis of recent Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) data. MPAC data was acquired from CGIS Spatial Solutions in December 2018.

P a g e 26 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Properties with the following MPAC property codes were included in the analysis:

▪ 100 – Vacant residential land not on water ▪ 110 – Vacant residential/recreational land on water ▪ 105 – Vacant commercial land ▪ 106 – Vacant industrial land

MPAC data was verified using aerial imagery provided by ESRI and groundtruthed by Township Staff to identify any inaccuracies. As a result, fifty-five (55) properties were removed from the list of vacant properties and four (4) properties were added.

5.2.2 Identify Lands Zoned to Permit Development

After identifying and confirming vacant properties, the Township’s Zoning By-law 41/2005 (November 2005, Consolidated June 12, 2014) was used to identify vacant properties that are zoned to allow for future residential or employment development. Properties within these zones were then compared to the respective minimum lot area requirements, as show in Table 3.

Vacant parcels that did not meet the minimum lot size requirements of the corresponding zones were excluded from the vacant land supply analysis. In the case of zones with more than one minimum lot size (e.g. Multiple Residential Zone), vacant parcels were included in the vacant land supply analysis if it they met the smallest minimum lot size requirement.

The vacant lands form the basis of available land supply in the Township to the planning horizon year of 2038.

Table 3: Residential and Employment Zones and Minimum Lot Area Requirements

RESIDENTIAL ZONES Zone Name Minimum Lot Size Low Density Residential (LDR) Single detached dwelling: 375 m2 (0.037 ha) Zone Semi-detached, duplex: 180 m2 (0.018 ha) for each unit Other permitted uses (Group Home): 540 m2 (0.054 ha)

P a g e 27 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RESIDENTIAL ZONES Multiple Residential Zone (MR) Existing single detached dwelling: 375 m2 (0.0375 ha) Zone Existing semi-detached: 180 m2 (0.018 ha) Existing duplex: 360 m2 (0.036 ha) Townhouse/rowhouse: 180 m2 for each interior unit and 225 m2 (0.0225 ha) for each exterior unit

Apartment under 5 dwelling units: 650 m2 (0.065 ha) for the first four and 90 m2 (0.009 ha) for the fifth

Apartment more than 5 dwelling units: 650 m2 (0.065 ha) for the first four and 90 m2 (0.009 ha) for every additional

All other uses: 540 m2 (0.054 ha)

Waterfront Residential (WR) Registered Plan lots located between and including Fox Zone Point Road and West Beach: existing registered plan lot area

All other permitted uses (seasonal dwelling, converted dwelling, singe-detached, accessory home occupation, accessory bed and breakfast): 0.4 ha

Mobile Home Park (MH) Zone 450 m2 (0.045 ha)

EMPLOYMENT ZONES Zone Name Minimum Lot Size General Commercial (GC) Zone 450 m2 (0.045 ha) Local Commercial (LC) Zone 450 m2 (0.045 ha) plus 90 m2 (0.009 ha) per dwelling unit Institutional (INS) Zone 600 m2 (0.06 ha) Note: permits government offices/facilities Industrial (IND) Zone All permitted uses – fully serviced land: 930 m2 (0.093 ha) All permitted uses – unserviced/partially serviced: 0.4 ha

5.2.3 Identify Constraints

The vacant land supply analysis excluded lands where known features, areas, and facilities, as identified in Table 4 present constraints to development that may limit the potential to accommodate future growth. Constraint information was obtained in GIS format through Land Information Ontario and from the existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Buffers were applied to constraints which correspond to

P a g e 28 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 required setbacks provided by provincial guidelines and policy, and/or municipal policy and zoning, as applicable.

Table 4: Identified Constraints and Applied Buffers

Constraint Buffer Waterbodies / watercourses 30 metre buffer in accordance with Section 3.6.2 Development Adjacent to Watercourses and Water Bodies, of the Official Plan, and in accordance with the Natural Heritage Reference Manual, 2010 “Hazard Lands” (e.g. No buffer applied beyond ‘Use Limitation’ zone, as floodplains) delineated in the Zoning By-law Rail Line 30 metre buffer in accordance with the Zoning By-law

Rail Yard 300 metres for sensitive land uses and 30 metres for all other land uses, in accordance with Section 3.10.2 Railway Corridors/Rail Yards, of the Official Plan and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations (2013)

Pipeline 7 metre buffer, in accordance with Section 3.5 Gas Transmission Facilities, of the Official Plan Active Pits and Quarries 300 metre buffer for sensitive land uses and 100 metres for all other uses, in accordance with Section 3.8 Aggregate Resources, of the Official Plan

Municipal Airport 1000 metres for sensitive land uses and 500 metres of all other land uses in accordance with Section 3.10.1 Municipal Airport, of the Official Plan

Sewage Treatment Facility 100 metres in accordance with MOE D-2 guidelines for facilities greater than 500 m³/day but less than 25,000 m³/day

Designated mineral aggregate resources as well as bedrock resource areas, were not considered a constraint and were not excluded from the vacant land supply.

After applying constraints, the remaining individual vacant parcels were reassessed to ensure that a developable envelope remained. Vacant parcels that had less land than the minimum lot area requirement of the corresponding zone were excluded.

P a g e 29 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

It is recognized, that the actual quantity of the land supply may increase or decrease subject to more detailed local area investigations such as Environmental Impact Studies in order to confirm the developable land supply. The unconstrained vacant land supply is shown in Figure 6.

5.2.4 Apply Gross-Down Factor

A 22% “gross-down” factor was applied to the unconstrained residential vacant land area to account for required infrastructure (transportation, servicing, parks and other community facilities). A 25% gross-down factor was applied to unconstrained vacant industrial and commercial lands to account for associated infrastructure and required buffering.

The gross and net amounts of vacant residential, commercial, and industrial lands in the Settlement Area, as of December 2018, are provided in Table 5. Note that Institutional lands were not included in the analysis.

P a g e 30 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Figure 6: Unconstrained Vacant Land Supply, Image Source WSP

P a g e 31 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Table 5: Vacant Residential Land Supply

Area (ha)

Gross Vacant Residential Land 97.2 Supply Area Subject to Constraints 15.2

Gross-Down Factor (22% for 18.0 parks, infrastructure, etc.) Net Supply (after constraints 63.9 and gross-down factor)

Table 6: Vacant Employment Land Supply

Commercial Land Industrial Land Area Area (ha) (ha)

Gross Vacant Employment 19.0 79.9 Land Supply Area Subject to Constraints 1.4 12.2

Gross-Down Factor (25% for 4.4 19.9 infrastructure, etc.) Net Supply (after constraints 13.2 50.8 and gross-down factor)

The analysis shows that within the Settlement Area, there are 63.9 net hectares of vacant residential land. Within the Settlement Area there are 13.2 net hectares of vacant commercial land, and 50.8 net hectares of vacant industrial land, for a total of 53.9 net hectares of employment land.

5.3.0 Assessing Growth Scenarios

A report on the Population, Employment and Dwelling Projections for the Township of Ignace was completed in May 2018 by metroeconomics using 2016 Census baseline data. As a number of major economic variables need to be considered as part of the projections, four scenarios were developed: the Base Case Scenario, the Ring of Fire Case Scenario, the APM Project Case Scenario, and the All of the Above Scenario. Each scenario is discussed in greater detail below. P a g e 32 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

SCENARIO 1: BASE CASE

The Base Case Scenario (‘Base Case’) represents a “business as usual” growth outlook wherein the population, employment and households/dwellings of Ignace grow against the backdrop of a growing Ontario economy and ongoing Baby Boomer retirements. The combination of gradual gains in the number of Economic Base jobs (those that drive overall growth) in Ignace, coupled with the need to replace retiring Baby Boomers, results in a modest pace of upward growth in population, reversing the declining trend in Ignace since the mid- 1980s.

Under the Base Case scenario, Ignace’s population is projected to grow from its current level of 1,210 in 2016 to 1,607 by 2038, representing an increase of 397 persons. Jobs over this period are projected to grow from 440 in 2016 to 626 by 2038, an increase of 186 jobs. Dwellings required over this period are projected to rise from 590 to 832, an increase of 242 dwellings.

SCENARIO 2: THE RING OF FIRE CASE

Located at the Intersection of Highway 17 and Highway 599, Ignace is strategically positioned to benefit from the impacts of development and operation of Ring of Fire facilities. The Ring of Fire Case assumes a reasonable degree of potential for the development of the mineral-rich Ring of Fire area based on sources such as the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in their 2014 report ‘Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Economic Potential of Ontario’s Ring of Fire.’

Under the Ring of Fire scenario, the population of Ignace is projected to grow from 1,210 in 2016 to 2,175 in 2038, an increase of 965 people. During the same period, jobs would be projected to rise from 440 to 861, an increase of 421 jobs. Dwellings required during this period are projected to grow from 590 to 1,083, an increase of 493 dwellings.

SCENARIO 3: THE APM PROJECT CASE

This Scenario is based on the assumption that the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Adaptive Phased Management (‘APM’) project goes ahead in the Ignace area. Ignace has been involved in the site selection process for the APM

P a g e 33 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 facility since 2010, and in January 2018, the NWMO began borehole drilling and testing near Ignace as part of this process. The projections in this scenario are based on the 2015 NWMO report (prepared by AECOM) entitled ‘Economic Modelling Report for the APM Project Located in the Area Near Ignace, Ontario.’ The report indicates that, should the project go ahead, siting activities would span the years 2022 to 2028, initial licensing 2029 to 2032, construction 2033 to 2042 and operations 2043 and beyond.

Under the APM Project scenario, Ignace’s population is projected to grow substantially, from 1,210 in 2016 to 3,738 in 2038, representing an increase of 2,528. Jobs over this period are projected to grow from 440 to 1,509, an increase of 1,069 jobs. Dwellings required over this period are projected to rise from 590 to 1,765, an increase of 1,175.

SCENARIO 4: ALL OF THE ABOVE The All of the Above Scenario assumes that development of the Ring of Fire will occur in Northern Ontario and that the NWMO’s APM Project will go ahead near Ignace.

Under the All of the Above scenario, Ignace’s population is projected to grow substantially, from 1,210 in 2016 to 4,305 in 2038, representing an increase of 3,095 people. Jobs over this period are projected to grow from 440 to 1,744, an increase of 1,304 jobs. Dwellings required over this period are projected to rise from 590 to 1,996, an increase of 1,406.

5.3.1 Summary of Growth Scenarios

The projected population, dwelling unit, and employment growth for the Township to the year 2038, as determined by metroeconomics is summarized in Table 7 to Table 9.

With respect to dwelling unit projections, it should be noted that the average number of persons per household in the Township of Ignace fell from 2.7 to 2.11 between 2001 and 2016. The dwelling unit projections in Table 8 have been calculated based on the assumption that over the period from 2016 to 2041, the number of persons per household will gradually drop further to 1.93 persons per household.

P a g e 34 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Table 7: Historical & Forecast Population - Township of Ignace (2016 – 2038)

2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2038 Net Average Change Annual Percent Change Scenario 1 1,210 1,270 1,362 1,469 1,573 1,607 397 1.5% (Base Case) Scenario 2 1,210 1,270 1,854 2,051 2,146 2,175 965 3.3% (ROF) Scenario 3 1,210 1,290 1,419 1,572 3,711 3,738 2,528 8.4% (APM) Scenario 4 1,210 1,290 1,911 2,110 4,285 4,310 3,100 10.2% (All of the Above)

Table 8: Historical & Forecast Dwelling Units - Township of Ignace (2016 – 2038)

Average Net Annual 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2038 Change Percent Change Scenario 1 590 623 697 759 814 832 242 1.9% (Base Case) Scenario 2 590 623 897 1012 1072 1083 493 3.7% (ROF) Scenario 3 590 630 721 784 1707 1765 1175 8.3% (APM) Scenario 4 (All of the 590 630 921 1036 1959 1996 1406 10.1% Above)

Table 9: Historical & Forecast Employment (Jobs) – Township of Ignace (2016 – 2038)

P a g e 35 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Average Net Annual 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2038 Change Percent Change Scenario 1 440 472 511 557 606 626 186 2.0% (Base SceCase)nario 2 440 469 710 794 842 861 421 4.1% (ROF) Scenario 3 440 476 534 581 1484 1509 1069 10.0% (APM) Scenario 4 440 476 733 817 1720 1765 1325 12.2% (All of the Above)

5.3.2 Identifying Projected Employment within the Settlement Area

Recognizing that not all employment growth will be directed to the Settlement Area, historical and projected employment numbers were separated into two categories - those that would typically be expected to take place in the Settlement Area (‘Settlement Area employment’), and those that would typically occur outside of the Settlement Area (“Rural Area employment’).

Settlement Area employment consists of the following employment categories, which were included in the analysis:

▪ Transportation, warehousing ▪ Manufacturing ▪ Wholesale trade ▪ Retail trade ▪ Professional, scientific, technical services ▪ Other business services ▪ Accommodation, food ▪ Government ▪ Health, social services ▪ Other services

Rural Area employment includes the following employment categories, which were not included in the analysis:

▪ Agriculture, forestry ▪ Mining, oil and gas

P a g e 36 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

▪ Utilities ▪ Construction

Settlement Area employment was further separated into industrial employment and commercial employment. Table 10 shows the historical and projected employment for Settlement Area employment separated by industrial employment and commercial employment for each of the four scenarios.

5.3.3 Consideration for Home-based Jobs

The analysis considered that some of the projected industrial and commercial employment growth in the Settlement Area will be home-based (or have no fixed address) and therefore will not require industrial or commercial land. The analysis discounted the gross industrial and commercial employment projections by 22%, which represents the number of jobs that were home-based or had no fixed address in 2016. This results in the net industrial and commercial employment, respectively.

Table 10: Settlement Area Employment by Type

INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT

Base Case Ring of Fire APM All of the Above

Net Net Net Net Growth Growth Growth Growth 2016 2038 2016 2038 2016 2038 2016 2038 (2016- (2016- (2016- (2016- 2038) 2038) 2038) 2038)

Transportation, 45 69 24 45 95 50 45 130 85 45 156 111 warehousing

Manufacturing 25 26 1 25 37 12 25 110 85 25 120 95

Wholesale trade 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63 63 0 63 63

Gross Industrial 70 95 25 70 132 62 70 303 233 70 340 270 Employment

Home-based and Non-fixed Industrial Employment 15 21 6 15 29 14 15 67 51 15 75 59

P a g e 37 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT

(22%)

Net Industrial 55 74 20 55 103 49 55 236 181 55 265 211 Employment

COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT

Base Case Ring of Fire APM All of the Above Net Net Net Net Growth Growth Growth Growth 2016 2038 2016 2038 2016 2038 2016 2038 (2016- (2016- (2016- (2016- 2038) 2038) 2038) 2038) Retail trade 20 25 5 20 34 14 20 78 58 20 86 66 Finance, insurance, real 15 21 6 15 29 14 15 65 50 15 73 58 estate Professional, scientific, technical 10 14 4 10 19 9 10 96 86 10 101 91 services Other business 15 20 5 15 27 12 15 56 41 15 63 48 services Accommodation, 85 157 72 85 218 133 85 250 165 85 311 226 food Government 50 56 6 50 76 26 50 108 58 50 128 78 Health, social 45 74 29 45 100 55 45 172 127 45 198 153 services Other services 10 13 3 10 17 7 10 29 19 10 34 24

Gross Commercial 250 379 129 250 519 269 250 853 603 250 993 743 Employment Home-Based and Non-fixed Commercial 55 83 28 55 114 59 55 188 133 55 218 163 Employment (22%)

P a g e 38 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT

Net Commercial 195 296 101 195 405 210 195 665 470 195 775 580 Employment

As shown in Table 10, under the Base Case scenario, industrial employment is expected to grow by 20 net jobs to 2038 and commercial employment is projected to grow by 101 net jobs to 2038. Under the Ring of Fire scenario, industrial employment is projected to grow by 49 net jobs to 2038 and commercial employment is projected to grow by 210 net jobs to 2038. Under the APM scenario, industrial employment is projected to grow by 181 net jobs to 2038 and commercial employment is projected to grow by 470 net jobs to 2038. Finally, under the All of the Above scenario, industrial employment is projected to grow by 211 net jobs to 2038 and commercial employment is projected to grow by 580 net jobs to 2038.

5.4.0 Residential Growth Analysis

5.4.1 Residential Density Assumption

The following residential density ratio and assumptions were used to determine the future residential growth potential on vacant and unconstrained residential lands within the Settlement Area:

▪ 85% low density: 16 dwelling units per net hectare ▪ 15% medium to high density: 55 dwelling units per net hectare

A ratio of 85% low density to 15% medium to high density was chosen to reflect the predominantly low-density nature of existing residential development within the Settlement Area. The analysis also assumes that all residential growth to the year 2038 will be directed to the Settlement Area.

Future residential density, measured in dwelling units per hectare, is based on existing densities in the Settlement Area. The low-density assumption of 16 dwelling units per net hectare was determined by averaging two sampled residential areas within the Settlement Area. Combined, the sampled areas consisted of 56 units over an area of 3.53 hectares (56 divided by 3.53).

The medium to high density assumption of 65 dwelling units per net hectare was determined based on one existing medium to high density area which consist of two low-rise multi-residential buildings containing 24 dwelling units over an area of 0.37 hectares (24 divided by 0.37).

P a g e 39 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5.4.2 Residential Land Analysis

A total of 63.9 net hectares of residential land area (less constraints and “gross- down” area) were identified as vacant. The dwelling unit projections prepared by metroeconomics were applied to this quantum of vacant residential land to determine if adequate land supply is available under each of the four scenarios. The results of the analysis are shown in Table 11. A positive number in the final row of Table 11 indicates a surplus of residential land whereas a negative number indicates a shortfall.

5.4.3 Residential Land Analysis Summary

Using the projected housing requirement and the assumed development densities, it is anticipated that the need for residential land to the year 2038 will be as follows for each of the four scenarios:

▪ Base Case Scenario: there will be a need for 13.41 net hectares of residential land, which can be accommodated based on the existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be a 50.52 net hectare surplus of residential land after projected residential growth is accommodated.

▪ Ring of Fire Scenario: there will be a need for 27.33 net hectares of residential land, which can be accommodated based on the existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be a 36.61 net hectare surplus of residential land after projected residential growth is accommodated.

▪ APM Scenario: there will be a need for 65.13 net hectares of residential land, which cannot be accommodated based on the existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be a 1.19 net hectare shortfall.

▪ All of the Above Scenario: there will be a need for 77.94 net hectares of residential land, which cannot be accommodated based on the existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be a 14.0 net hectare shortfall.

P a g e 40 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Table 11: Residential Land Demand Analysis

All of the Scenario Base Case Ring of Fire APM Above Land Land Land Land Dwelling Dwelling Dwelling Dwelling Area Area Area Area Units Units Units Units (ha) (ha) (ha) (ha)

Low Density Demand 205.70 12.86 419.05 26.19 998.75 62.42 1195.10 74.69

Medium

Density 36.30 0.56 73.95 1.14 176.25 2.71 210.90 3.24 Demand Total

Residential

Land Demand 13.41 27.33 65.13 77.94 (2038) Net

Residential 63.94 63.94 63.94 63.94 Land Supply

Vacant

Residential

Land Surplus

(negative

number 50.52 36.61 -1.19 -14.00 indicates shortfall)

Therefore, there is sufficient vacant land supply to accommodate the projected housing demand to 2038 for the Base Case Scenario and Ring of Fire Scenario. However, there is a shortfall of vacant residential land to accommodate the APM Scenario and All of the Above Scenario.

P a g e 41 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5.5.0 Employment Growth Analysis

5.5.1 Employment Density Assumptions

The following employment density assumptions were used to determine the future residential growth potential on vacant and unconstrained employment lands within the Settlement Area:

• Industrial employment density: 11 jobs per net hectare • Commercial employment density: 12 jobs per net hectare

To arrive at the employment density assumptions above, the existing number of jobs per hectare for industrial and commercial lands in the Township were first determined. The existing quantum of non-vacant industrial and commercial land was based on the sum of non-vacant industrial and commercial lands, as identified by MPAC, and zoned for industrial and commercial uses. The lands which met these criteria were verified by Township Staff to identify any inaccuracies. Employment numbers were based on the 2016 Census.

In the case of Industrial lands, 51.68 net hectares of non-vacant lands were identified. A total of 70 industrial jobs were reported in the 2016 Census. This results in an industrial employment density of 1.35 jobs per hectare (70 divided by 51.68). The 2016 industrial employment density of 1.35 jobs per hectare is much lower than the assumption typically used for vacant land analyses (typically between 15 – 25 jobs per hectare). This is attributed to a number of large industrial parcels in the Township (e.g. CP rail yard). As future employment uses are expected to occur at higher densities, a density of 11 jobs per net hectare was used for this analysis which represents the average of the 2016 industrial employment density and the typical assumption used in similar exercises.

In the case of commercial lands, 21.38 net hectares of non-vacant commercial lands were identified. A total of 250 commercial jobs were reported in the 2016 Census, which results in a commercial employment density of 12 jobs per net hectare (250 divided by 21.38). As commercial jobs are anticipated to occur at roughly the same density over the planning horizon to 2038, 12 jobs per net hectare was used for this analysis.

5.5.2 Employment Land Analysis

A total of 50.8 net hectares of vacant industrial land and 13.2 net hectares of vacant commercial land (totalling 64.0 hectares of employment land) were identified as vacant after applying constraints and “gross-down factor.” The

P a g e 42 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 anticipated net industrial and net commercial job growth and associated land demand for each of the four scenarios is shown in Table 12. A positive number in the final (bolded) row under the Industrial Land Analysis and Commercial Land Analysis headers indicates a surplus of land whereas a negative number indicates a shortfall.

Table 12: Industrial and Commercial Land Analysis

INDUSTRIAL LAND ANALYSIS All of the Scenario Base Case Ring of Fire APM Above

Net Industrial Job growth 19.6 48.7 181.5 210.6 to 2038 Industrial Land Demand 1.8 4.4 16.5 19.1 to 2038 (ha) Net Vacant Industrial 50.8 50.8 50.8 50.8 Land Supply (ha) Vacant Industrial Land Surplus (Negative 49.0 46.3 34.3 31.6 Number Indicates Shortfall)

COMMERCIAL LAND ANALYSIS All of the Scenario Base Case Ring of Fire APM Above

Net Commercial Job growth to 2038 100.9 210.1 470.3 579.5

Commercial Land Demand to 2038 (ha) 8.4 17.5 39.2 48.3

Net Vacant Commercial Land Supply (ha) 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.2 Vacant Commercial Land Surplus (Negative Number 4.8 -4.3 -26.0 -35.1 Indicates Shortfall)

P a g e 43 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

COMBINED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL (EMPLOYMENT) LAND ANALYSIS All of the Scenario Base Case Ring of Fire APM Above Net Employment Job 120.5 258.9 651.7 790.1 growth to 2038 Employment Land 10.2 21.9 55.7 67.4 Demand to 2038 (ha) Net Vacant Employment 64.0 64.0 64.0 64.0 Land Supply (ha) Vacant Employment Land Surplus (Negative Number 53.8 42.0 8.3 -3.5 Indicates Shortfall)

5.5.3 Industrial Land Analysis Summary

A total of 50.8 net hectares of vacant industrial land area (less constraints and “gross-down factor”) were identified. Based on the projected industrial employment growth for each of the four growth scenarios, as shown in Table 12, the need for industrial land to the year 2038 is as follows:

▪ Base Case Scenario: there will be a potential need for 1.8 net hectares of industrial land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be an industrial land surplus of 49.0 net hectares after projected industrial growth is accommodated.

▪ Ring of Fire Scenario: there will be a potential need for 4.4 net hectares of industrial land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be an industrial land surplus of 46.3 net hectares after projected industrial growth is accommodated.

▪ APM Scenario: there will be a potential need for 16.5 net hectares of industrial land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be an industrial land surplus of 34.3 net hectares after projected industrial growth is accommodated.

▪ All of the Above Scenario: there will be a potential need for 19.1 net hectares of industrial land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

P a g e 44 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

o Under this scenario there would be an industrial land surplus of 31.6 net hectares after projected industrial growth is accommodated.

Therefore, there is a sufficient vacant industrial land (50.8 net hectares) to accommodate the projected industrial growth for all four scenarios.

5.5.4 Commercial Land Analysis Summary

A total of 13.2 net hectares of vacant commercial land area (less constraints and “gross-down factor”) were identified. Based on the projected commercial employment growth for each of the four growth scenarios, as shown in Table 12, the need for commercial land to the year 2038 is as follows:

▪ Base Case Scenario: there will be a potential need for 8.4 net hectares of commercial land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be a commercial land surplus of 4.8 net hectares after projected commercial growth is accommodated.

▪ Ring of Fire Scenario: there will be a potential need for 17.5 net hectares of commercial land, which cannot be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be a commercial land shortfall of 4.3 net hectares.

▪ APM Scenario: there will be a potential need for 39.2 net hectares of commercial land, which cannot be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be a commercial land shortfall of 26.0 net hectares.

▪ All of the Above Scenario: there will be a potential need for 48.3 net hectares of commercial land, which cannot be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario there would be a commercial land shortfall of 35.1 net hectares.

Therefore, there is a potential need for additional commercial land under the Ring of Fire Scenario, APM Scenario, and All of the Above Scenario.

P a g e 45 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5.5.5 Combined Commercial and Industrial (Employment) Land Analysis

When commercial and industrial lands are considered together as “employment land,” a total of 64.0 net hectares of vacant employment land area (less constraints and “gross-down factor”) were identified. Based on the projected employment growth (both industrial and commercial) for each of the four growth scenarios, as shown in Table 12, the need for employment land to the year 2038 is as follows:

▪ Base Case Scenario: there will be a potential need for 10.2 net hectares of employment land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be an employment land surplus of 53.8 net hectares after projected employment growth (commercial and industrial) is accommodated.

▪ Ring of Fire Scenario: there will be a potential need for 21.9 net hectares of employment land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be an employment land surplus of 42.0 net hectares after projected employment growth (commercial and industrial) is accommodated.

▪ APM Scenario: there will be a potential need for 55.7 net hectares of employment land, which can be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be an employment land surplus of 8.3 net hectares after projected employment growth (commercial and industrial) is accommodated.

▪ All of the Above Scenario: there will be a potential need for 67.4 net hectares of employment land, which cannot be accommodated based on existing supply.

o Under this scenario, there would be an employment land shortfall of 3.5 net hectares.

Therefore, there is a sufficient employment land (64.0 net hectares) to accommodate the projected employment growth for the Base Case Scenario, Ring of Fire Scenario and APM Scenario. However, there is potentially insufficient employment land to accommodate the All of the Above scenario.

P a g e 46 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5.6 Conclusion

The results of the vacant residential land analysis indicate that:

▪ There is a sufficient amount of vacant residential lands (63.9 net hectares) to accommodate the projected dwelling unit demand to the year 2038 for the Base Case Scenario and the Ring of Fire Scenario.

▪ There is a potential need for additional residential land to accommodate the APM Scenario (1.19 net hectare shortfall) or All of the Above Scenario (14.0 net hectare shortfall).

The results of the vacant commercial and industrial land analyses indicate that:

▪ There is sufficient vacant industrial land (50.8 net hectares) to accommodate projected industrial employment growth to the year 2038 for all four scenarios.

▪ There is an insufficient amount of vacant commercial land (13.2 net hectares) to accommodate the Ring of Fire Scenario (4.3 net hectare shortfall), APM Scenario (26.0 net hectare shortfall), and All of the Above Scenario (35.1 net hectare shortfall).

When industrial land and commercial land are considered together (“employment land”):

▪ There is a sufficient amount of employment land (64.0 net hectares) to accommodate the Base Case Scenario, Ring of Fire Scenario, and APM scenario.

▪ There is a potential need for additional employment land to accommodate the All of the Above Scenario (3.5 net hectare shortfall).

6.0 RECOMMENDED OFFICIAL PLAN POLICY CHANGES AND ZONING BY-LAW PROVISIONS

6.1.0 Key Issues and Preliminary Policy Directions

This section of the Background Report identifies key issues that will need to be addressed as part of the Official Plan review, as identified in consultation with Township staff and community members through the Policy Workshops and surveys. Key issues also relate to legislative changes and policy updates that have

P a g e 47 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 come into effect since the existing Official Plan was approved. Additionally, some key issues have been identified in consultation with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and other Provincial ministries through the pre-consultation meeting held in June 2018.

This section provides recommendations on the proposed approach to addressing these issues in a way that protects local and Provincial interests, and is sensitive to the existing context and the Community’s future. Proposed changes are identified as recommendations. The issues and policy directions are preliminary and are intended to stimulate discussion. This section does not address the technical changes to the Zoning By-law that will be addressed through the Zoning By-law review, with the exception of recreational vehicle (RV) storage.

6.1.1 Agricultural / Rural Policies

While there are no prime agricultural areas identified in the Township, the Official Plan review will include a review of agricultural and rural land use policies. Policies will be updated to reflect the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario's Prime Agricultural Areas (2016), with respect to agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses.

Recommendation 1 – Update Official Plan policies to support the establishment of agricultural uses, agriculture-related uses, and on-farm diversified uses in the rural area.

6.1.2 Climate Change

Climate change is expected to result in more variable and extreme weather patterns and events such as flooding, droughts, and wildland fires, placing communities at risk for property and infrastructure damage, as well as posing public health and safety hazards. The PPS mandates local planning authorities to support climate change adaptation through land use and development decisions.

Recommendation 2 – Add policies which state that the Township may consider the preparation of a Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Plan.

6.1.3 Community Improvement Policies

A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a planning and economic development tool that enables a municipality to promote community revitalization. On August 13,

P a g e 48 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

2018, Township Council passed a by-law designating the Settlement Area as a CIP Project Area and adopted a CIP which applies to this area.

Through CIPs, municipalities can promote reinvestment and redevelopment by establishing financial incentive programs. These financial incentive programs may support affordable housing, brownfield redevelopment, façade and signage improvements, landscaping, and gateway features. CIPs can also include municipal leadership strategies (e.g. streetscape improvements). CIPs are required to conform to the Official Plan. Before a CIP may be adopted, a CIP Project Area must be identified and designated through a municipal By-law.

Under Section 5.6 of the existing Official Plan, the CIP Area is limited to the Settlement Area and therefore the Township cannot consider a CIP which applies outside of the Settlement Area.

Recommendation 3 - It is recommended that the Official Plan policies for Community Improvement be revised to allow for the consideration of a rural CIP Area. This would provide the Township the flexibility to consider a CIP for the rural area to potentially support rural economic development opportunities such as resource-based recreation, tourism, and agriculture. The development of a rural CIP would be required to follow the prescribed Planning Act process.

6.1.4 Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Resources

There are no designated cultural heritage resources identified in the Township, however there are eight (8) archaeological sites. The Official Plan policies will be updated to provide policy directions on what studies may be required for development applications, including cultural heritage assessments and archaeological assessments. The need for any studies would be determined by the Township through pre-consultation with an applicant.

Recommendation 4 – The cultural heritage and archaeological resource policies should be updated as well as any policies related to the required studies that are to be submitted at the time of a development application.

6.1.5 Green Energy Act

The Green Energy Act was enacted in 2009 in an effort to expand renewable energy production in Ontario. In December of 2018, the Green Energy Act was repealed.

P a g e 49 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Recommendation 5 – No need to include policies in the Official Plan related to green energy.

6.1.6 Growth Management

The Official Plan review includes a growth management exercise to determine if the Township has an adequate supply of residential and employment lands to the planning horizon of 2038. As discussed in Section 5.0 of this Background Report, the Township retained metroeconomics to develop population, employment, and dwelling projections to support the Official Plan review using a methodology that combines a migration projection approach and standard age cohort survival approach. As a number of major economic variables need to be considered as part of the projections, four scenarios were developed: the Base Case Scenario; the Ring of Fire Case Scenario; the Adaptive Phased Management (APM) Project Case Scenario, and the All of the Above Scenario.

In all scenarios, Ignace’s population, jobs, and required dwellings are projected to increase, however, the quantum of projected growth varies significantly between scenarios. In the most modest growth scenario (Base Case Scenario), Ignace’s population is projected to grow by 397 persons between 2016 – 2038, an increase of 33%. In the most extreme scenario, Ignace’s population is projected to grow by 3,095 persons between 2016 – 2038, an increase of 256%. A vacant land analysis for residential and employment uses was conducted as part of the OP review within the Settlement Area. The detailed analysis can be found in Section 5.0.

The results of the vacant residential land analysis indicate that:

• There is a sufficient amount of vacant residential lands (63.9 net hectares) to accommodate the projected dwelling unit demand to the year 2038 for the Base Case Scenario and the Ring of Fire Scenario. • There is a potential need for additional residential land to accommodate the APM Scenario (1.19 net hectare shortfall) or All of the Above Scenario (14.0 net hectare shortfall).

The results of the vacant commercial and industrial land analyses indicate that:

• There is sufficient vacant industrial land (50.8 net hectares) to accommodate projected industrial employment growth to the year 2038 for all four scenarios. • There is an insufficient amount of vacant commercial land (13.2 net hectares) to accommodate the Ring of Fire Scenario (4.3 net hectare

P a g e 50 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

shortfall), APM Scenario (26.0 net hectare shortfall), and All of the Above Scenario (35.1 net hectare shortfall).

When industrial land and commercial land are considered together (“employment land”):

• There is a sufficient amount of employment land (64.0 net hectares) to accommodate the Base Case Scenario, Ring of Fire Scenario, and APM scenario. • There is a potential need for additional employment land to accommodate the All of the Above Scenario (3.5 net hectare shortfall).

Recommendation 6 – As part of the Official Plan review process, consider opportunities to identify locations for future growth and opportunities to re-designate ‘Industrial’ lands to ‘Commercial’ to accommodate projected commercial employment growth.

6.1.7.0 Housing

Through the Policy Workshops and Surveys, community members generally expressed support for more housing options in the Township, especially affordable and seniors housing. The recommendations in this section are intended to meet the requirements of the Planning Act (e.g. to authorize second residential units) and the PPS direction to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of residential (including second units, affordable housing and housing for older persons).

6.1.7.1 Garden Suites

Garden Suites (‘granny flats’) are single-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and kitchen facilities that are ancillary to existing residential structures and designed to be portable. This form of housing contributes to the affordable housing supply to provide residents with an opportunity to age in place.

Recommendation 7 – Add Official Plan policies to allow Garden Suites in the Settlement Area where full municipal services are provided and in the rural area where adequate private services exist.

Figure 7: Garden Suite Drawing Example, Image Source: City of Edmonton.

P a g e 51 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

6.1.7.2 Inclusionary Zoning

Inclusionary zoning is a land-use planning tool that a municipality may use to require affordable housing units as part of residential developments of 10 units or more. In order to implement Inclusionary Zoning, the Township would be required to include enabling policies in the Official Plan. In addition, the Township would be required to undertake an assessment report to understand local housing supply and demand, as well as potential impacts which might arise from Inclusionary Zoning. Once implemented, the Township would be responsible for monitoring the affordable housing units and reporting on outcomes.

Recommendation 8 – Given the complexity of implementing and monitoring Inclusionary Zoning standards, it is not recommended that the Official Plan include enabling policies for Inclusionary Zoning. The Official Plan will encourage affordable housing through enabling policies for second units, Garden Suites, and tiny homes.

6.1.7.3 Second Units

Second units are self-contained residential units that include kitchen and bathroom facilities. Examples include basement apartments, in-law flats, and suites contained within a separate ancillary structure, such as above a detached garage. In order to comply with the provisions of the Planning Act regarding second units, the Official Plan and Zoning By-law will need to be updated to include policies permitting second units as a generally permitted housing type where residential uses are permitted, subject to appropriate servicing and other relevant planning considerations. Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law provisions which are supportive of second units were widely supported by members of the community who participated in the Policy Workshops and surveys.

P a g e 52 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Recommendation 9 – Add Official Plan policies to allow second units in the Settlement Area where full municipal services are provided and in the rural area where adequate private services exist.

Figure 8: Secondary Unit Drawing Example, Image Source: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

6.1.7.4 Tiny Homes

Tiny homes are single-unit dwellings, generally under 500 square feet (46.5 square metres) that may or may not be on wheels. Tiny homes are a potentially affordable and sustainable housing option and were generally supported by participants of the policy workshop surveys. The existing Official Plan and Zoning by-law do not explicitly permit or prohibit tiny homes.

Recommendation 10 – Update Official Plan policies to permit tiny homes where residential uses are permitted, as appropriate.

6.1.8 Implementation and Interpretation (Bill 73 and Bill 139)

The Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2014, (Bill 73) received Royal Assent on December 3, 2015 and introduced changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act. Revisions to the Official Plan will address the following legislative changes: • The list of matters of Provincial interest is expanded to include built form that is well-designed, encourages a sense of place and provides for public spaces that are of high quality, safe accessible, attractive and vibrant; • The required contents of an Official Plan (Section 16(1)) are expanded to include a description of the measures and procedures for informing and obtaining the views of the public in regards to Official Plans/Amendments, Zoning By-laws, Plans of Subdivisions and consents; and

P a g e 53 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

• Where a municipality has adopted a new Official Plan, the review timeframe is modified to ten years after the new Official Plan has come into effect, but a five- year review cycle continues to apply in situation where an Official Plan is being updated and not replaced in its entirety.

In addition, Bill 139, the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, commonly known as the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Reform, received Royal Assent on December 12, 2017. The most significant change associated with this Act is the establishment of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, which is intended to help streamline appeals on planning matters, and will replace the Ontario Municipal Board.

Recommendation 11 – Update Official Plan policies to reflect the legislative changes associated with Bill 73 and Bill 139. Of particular significance, municipalities may now prepare a new Official Plan for 10 years, as opposed to the previous 5 years. The longer timeframe allows municipalities to monitor the effectiveness of policies once implemented. Therefore, it is recommended that the Township repeal its existing Official Plan and adopt a new 10-year Official Plan.

6.1.9 Natural Hazards (Currently Termed ‘Hazard Lands’ in the Official Plan and ‘Use Limitation’ in the Zoning By-law)

The existing Official Plan identifies certain lands along the Agimak River and eastern shore of Agimak Lake as Hazard Lands. The existing Official Plan identifies the same area as ‘Use Limitation Area.’ These lands are subject to flooding and/or slope hazards and, as such, only existing uses and minor expansions of existing uses are permitted on these lands, in addition to conservation uses. The difference in terminology between the Official Plan and Zoning By-law is confusing and the term ‘Hazard Lands’ can be misinterpreted as meaning that the lands are contaminated.

Recommendation 12 – Harmonize terminology used to describe lands prone to flooding and/or slope hazards.

6.1.10 Natural Heritage

Updates to the natural heritage policies are required to ensure consistency with the PPS and the Province’s Natural Heritage Reference Manual, Second Edition (2010). The Official Plan policies should reflect the community’s desire for protection and celebration of the natural heritage features and areas.

P a g e 54 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Recommendation 13 – Natural heritage features and areas will be mapped on the Official Plan schedules and policies will be revised where needed (e.g. fish habitat and vegetated buffer) in accordance with the PPS.

6.1.11 Parkland Dedication Policies

The Planning Act allows municipalities to require the dedication of parkland as a condition of subdivision approval. Changes made to the Planning Act through Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015 enable payment in lieu of parkland dedication to be based on a new ‘alternative’ ratio of 1 hectare for every 500 dwelling units, rather than 1 hectare for every 300 dwelling units. The intent is to ensure that municipalities are only accepting cash-in-lieu if there is no need for additional parkland. However, municipalities must prepare a ‘Parks Plan’ prior to adopting new / updated alternative parkland policies in their Official Plan.

Recommendation 14 – As the Township does not have a Parks Plan and has not identified the need for a Parks Plan, it is not recommended that the Official Plan contain provisions for the use of an ‘alternative’ parkland dedication ratio of 1 hectare for every 500 dwelling units.

6.1.12 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage

The Zoning By-law regulates the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers. Current Zoning provisions permit one (1) RV or trailer to be stored in the rear yard, front yard, or side yard of any Residential zone, where a dwelling is present on the lot. These may be used for human habitation to a maximum of 90 days in any calendar year. Some community members have expressed that these provisions are overly restrictive while others have expressed concerns about the aesthetic impact of RV storage in residential areas.

Additionally, the need for more RV storage in non-residential areas has been identified as means to reduce RV storage in residential areas.

Recommendation 15 - Address RV storage in the Zoning By-law by: • Continuing to permit RV storage in any Residential Zone, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot in a rear yard or interior side yard. An RV may only be parked in a front yard or exterior side yard where the rear yard and interior side yard are inaccessible. • Permit RVs stored on residential lots to be used for human habitation up to a maximum of 180 days in any calendar year.

P a g e 55 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

6.1.13 Rural Land Supply and Lot Creation

The existing Official Plan limits lot creation in the rural area in order to focus development in the Settlement Area. Currently, one new lot can be created through consent (‘severance’) in the rural area from a lot as it existed on January 11, 1988. Plans of subdivision are generally not permitted within the Rural Area.

Discussions with Township staff and many community members who participated in the Policy Workshops and surveys indicate that there is a market demand for rural lots which cannot be accommodated due to a lack of supply. While this shortage is largely due to the fact that most of the land outside of the Settlement Area is Crown Land, it may also be attributed to the strict rural lot creation policies of the Official Plan.

Directing most growth to the Settlement Area is good planning and consistent with Provincial policy, however, a more balanced approach to rural lot creation would support a number of the community’s planning and economic development goals. These include offering more options for current and future residents as well as growing the municipal tax-base.

Recommendation 16 – Revise Official Plan policies to permit two new lots to be created through consent (‘severance’) in the rural area from a lot as it existed on January 11, 1988. New lots will be required to meet the minimum lot size in the Zoning By-law and all other applicable lot creation policies of the Official Plan.

6.1.14 Schedules (Mapping)

Four (4) new land use schedules should be developed as follows: • Schedule A – Settlement Area: Indicating land use designations within the Settlement Area; • Schedule B – Rural Area: Indicating land use designations outside of the Settlement Area; • Schedule C – Natural Heritage and Development Constraints: Indicating natural features such as wetlands, watercourses, and development constraints such as abandoned mine sites, mineral aggregate resources, and hazard lands throughout the Township; and • Schedule D – Potential Wildland Fire Hazard: Indicating areas of high and extreme potential for wildland fires throughout the Township.

Recommendation 17 – Updated land use schedules with the most current mapping information should be included in the Official Plan.

P a g e 56 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

6.1.15 Transportation

6.15.1 Active Transportation and Non-motorized Recreational Trails

Through the Policy Workshops and surveys, community members expressed the importance of recreational trails for active transportation (e.g. biking).

Recommendation 18 – Indicate Non-motorized recreational trails on applicable Official Plan schedules. Note in the policies of the Official Plan that these may be changed without the need for an Official Plan Amendment.

6.15.2 Pedestrian-Friendliness

The need for better connections for pedestrian and people using mobility devices in the Township was consistently expressed by community members through the Policy Workshops and surveys. Specifically, community members requested more and better sidewalks as well as a safe crossing of Highway 17.

Recommendation 19 – Address pedestrian-friendliness and mobility by: • Requiring new plans of subdivision in the Settlement Area to provide sidewalks on at least one sides of the street; and • Indicating a proposed pedestrian crossing at Pine St. and Main St. (Highway 17) on Schedule A of the Official Plan.

6.1.16 Vision and Goals

The Official Plan will establish a vision and goals to guide development in the community over the next 20 years. A vision is an aspirational statement that identifies what is important to the community, now and in the future. Goals establish more detailed targets based on a vision. The existing Official Plan does not contain a vision or goals.

Through the Policy Workshops and surveys, community members generally expressed a vision for Ignace which offers more variety, choice, and opportunities in all facets of life, such as housing, employment, transportation, and recreation. In other words, community members envision Ignace as a more ‘complete’ community in the future.

Recommendation 20 – Establish a vision and a series of goals based on community input received through the Policy Workshops and surveys. The

P a g e 57 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019 vision and goals should be centered on the theme of a ‘complete community’ which offers opportunities and options for everyone at all stages of life. The vision and goals should also be consistent with the vision and goals of existing municipal documents created with public input, for example the CIP (2018) and Strategic Plan 2015 – 2019 (2015).

6.1.17 Wildland Fire

The updated Official Plan is required to address the risks associated with Wildland Fire, in order to be consistent with the PPS.

Recommendation 21 – Address Wildland Fire by: • Including a schedule indicating lands in the Township which are high risk for Wildland Fire; and • Including policies which generally direct development away from lands that are unsafe for development due to the presence of hazardous forest types, unless mitigation undertaken.

6.2 Proposed Official Plan Format

The new Official Plan format is proposed to be revised and updated to a modern style, user friendly, accessible, with updated policies and sections as required. Appendix F contains a draft Table of Contents for the Official Plan.

6.3 Conclusion

In conclusion, the Directions and Recommendations outlined in this section provide the foundation for revisions to existing Official Plan policies, and the inclusion of new policies based on Provincial planning policy and input from the community. New and updated Official Plan policies will be implemented through the Zoning By- law Review which is concurrent to the Official Plan review.

7.0 AMENDMENTS AND APPROVED POLICIES

There have been no Official Plan Amendments since the current Official Plan was adopted in 2005. The Table 13 lists the Zoning By-law Amendments since the adoption of the current Zoning By-law in 2005, which have not been consolidated. The 2005 Official Plan and Zoning By-law were not in effect until approval by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Therefore, in the list below is one Zoning By-law amendment in 2009 that was applied to the previous Zoning By-law 1988. The amendments below will be consolidated during the Zoning By-law review.

P a g e 58 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Table 13: List of Zoning By-law Amendments Since 2005

Zoning By-Law No. 49/1988 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change 2009 Amendments By-law No. Amend Removal of Section 4.12 N/A 21/2009 Amend addition of Section 5.2 (d) being: “a mobile home shall be permitted building.”

Zoning By-Law No. 41/2005 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change 2011 Amendments By-law No. Amend in addition to the zone Update to Open Space and 30/2011 classification of Open Space (OS) General Commercial the property has a new zoning of General Commercial (GC).

New Zoning provisions includes both Open Space (OS) and General Commercial (GC) permissions 2013 Amendments By-law No. Amend to zoning, in addition to the N/A 54/2013 required side yard of 1.5 metres the required side yard of 1.2 metres shall be allowed.

2014 Amendments By-law No. Amend zone permitted lot area: N/A 24/2014 minimum lot area to be .31 hectares to allow for the severance of the property into two (2) lots.

P a g e 59 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Zoning By-Law No. 41/2005 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change By-law No. Amend 2.11 Occupancy N/A 48/2014 Restrictions: A recreational vehicle located outside of a campground or tent and trailer park, except that a recreational vehicle may be used for habitation in a residential zone for a period not exceeding 90 days in any calendar year, provided that a dwelling is in existence on the same lot. By-law No. Amend 2.25.1 Motor N/A 48/2014 Homes/Campers/RV Vehicles: A maximum of one trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, park model or motor home may be stored in any Residential zone, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot, provided that a minimum separation distance of 2.0 metres is maintained between the closest part of the vehicle and the front lot line. By-law No. Amend 2.25.2 Motor N/A 48/2014 Homes/Campers/RV Vehicles: In any residential zone, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot, any such vehicle may be parked in a rear yard or in a front or side yard when in use, provided that a minimum separation distance of 2.0 meters is maintained between the closest part of the vehicle and the front lot line. By-law No. Amend 2.25.3 Motor N/A 48/2014 Homes/Campers/RV Vehicles: Where such a vehicle is stored or parked on a lot, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot, it may be used for human habitation for not longer than 90 days in any calendar year.

P a g e 60 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Zoning By-Law No. 41/2005 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change By-law No. Amend 2.31.3 Seasonal Residential N/A 48/2014 Land Use: Seasonal residential use (besides permanent) is permitted along West Beach Drive or Fox Point Road. Seasonal residential use is permitted along other shoreline of Agimak Lake provided that it was in existence prior to November 9, 2005. Private services are expected for seasonal residential use.

By-law No. Amend 3.77 Mobile home: N/A 48/2014 Any dwelling that is designed to be transient or mobile and is constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, in accordance with CSA standards, but not including a motor home, travel trailer, tent trailer, park model trailer or other such trailer. By-law No. Amend 3.79 Modular Home: N/A 48/2014 Any dwelling that is designed in one or more units and is designed to be made mobile on a temporary basis for initial transit to a location where it is to be installed on a basement and/or foundation, and that is intended to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but shall not include a mobile home, park model trailer, recreational trailer or recreational motor vehicle.

P a g e 61 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Zoning By-Law No. 41/2005 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change By-law No. Amend 3.85.1 Park Model Trailer: N/A 48/2014 Park model trailer means a manufactured Building used or intended to be used as a seasonal recreational Building of residential occupancy designed and constructed in conformance with CAN/CSA-Z241 Series-M, “Park Model Trailers.” A Park Model Trailer that has a building permit can be used as a seasonal residential dwelling. A Park Model Trailer that has no building permit cannot be used as a seasonal residential dwelling. By-law No. Amend 7.1 Permitted Uses: N/A 48/2014 Seasonal dwelling (See 7.4.3), Converted dwelling, Single detached dwelling for which a building permit has been issued, Park, Accessory home occupation, Accessory bed and breakfast. By-law No. Amend 7.4.3: N/A 48/2014 Seasonal residential use (besides permanent) is permitted along West Beach Drive or Fox Point Road. Seasonal residential use is permitted along other shoreline of Agimak Lake provided that it was in existence prior to November 9, 2005. Private services are expected for seasonal residential use. By-Law No. Amend 2.19 Home Occupation: N/A 50/2014 vi) Commercial vehicles are allowed provided they are in accordance with Section 2.32.

P a g e 62 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Zoning By-Law No. 41/2005 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change By-Law No. Amend 2.32: N/A 50/2014 A commercial vehicle is defined in the Highway Traffic Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time, and besides motor vehicles includes a bus, fire apparatus, skidder, road-building machines or farm vehicle as defined in that Act, and all other types of construction equipment. A commercial vehicle may be parked or stored on a Low Density Residential, Multi- Residential, Mobile Home Residential and Waterfront Residential property. The commercial vehicle shall be parked on the said property but not on any road or other Township property. Large commercial vehicles such as dump trucks, tractor trailers, etc., shall not be loaded and have a maximum weight of 25 tonnes. Any vehicle or equipment with tracks must be floated in and out of the Township. An idling restriction of a maximum of 10 minutes for commercial vehicles is in place at all times. There are no restrictions on the number of commercial vehicles allowed provided that they all fit within the boundaries of the property. 2015 Amendments By-law No. Amend to allow for construction of a N/A 41/2015 gazebo greater than 14 square metres shall be allowed for the said property.

P a g e 63 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Zoning By-Law No. 41/2005 Title Required Text Change Required Schedule Change 2016 Amendments By-law No. Amend to allow the said property or N/A 62/2016 portion thereof may be used, for a period of time not exceeding three years, for the keeping of up to ten horses as a hobby farm, and/or for the operation of a horse feeding station associated with the transport of horses along Highway 17. By-law No. Amend to allow for construction of a N/A 71/2016 gazebo greater than 14 square metres shall be allowed for said property. 2017 Amendments By-law No. Amend to allow for construction of a N/A 31/2017 garage greater than 1507 square feet shall be allowed for the said property. 2018 Amendments By-law No. Amend zone classification from Amend from TC zone to WR 64/2018 Tourist Commercial (TC) to zone on Schedule A Waterfront Residential (WR), and (Settlement Area). allow for park model trailer as the principle use.

8.0 CONCLUSION

The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Background Report is intended to provide background information and to guide the review of the Township of Ignace Official Plan and Zoning By-law. It contains several recommendations regarding policies and provisions that may currently be missing or require updating based on the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement, and other relevant municipal or agency policies. It also includes a growth management analysis for the Township which concludes that the Township does or does not have sufficient residential and employment lands based on the scenario. The Zoning By-law review will consider these policy changes and be updated to implement the policies and reflect current best practices.

P a g e 64 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APENDICES

APPENDIX A – Community Survey Results

P a g e 65 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 66 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 67 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 68 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 69 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 70 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 71 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 72 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 73 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 74 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 75 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 76 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 77 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 78 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 79 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 80 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 81 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 82 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 83 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 84 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 85 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 86 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 87 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APPENDIX B – As We Heard It Report

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW AS WE HEARD IT – POLICY WORKSHOPS DECEMBER 2018

AS WE HEARD IT - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW POLICY WORKSHOPS

1.0 INTRODUCTION As part of the Township of Ignace’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review, two (2) Policy Workshops were held on November 27, 2018, facilitated by Township staff and WSP. The purpose of the Workshops was to inform members of the community about the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Review, and obtain their input. The first workshop was held between 9:00 and 11:00 am and attended by approximately 15 community members. The second Workshop was held between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, and attended by approximately 25 community members.

The Workshops consisted of a brief presentation by WSP, followed by facilitated group discussions (10 minutes each) on the following topics: • Vision and Goals;

• Transportation;

• Housing;

• Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage; • Natural Heritage and Natural Hazards; and

• Rural Lot Creation. This report documents the feedback that we heard. 2.0 VISION AND GOALS Facilitator: Nadia De Santi, WSP Preamble: A vision is an aspirational statement that identifies what is important to the community, now and in the future. Goals establish more detailed targets based on a vision. The Official Plan will establish a vision and goals to guide development in the Community over the next 20 years.

Question 1: Describe what you would like Ignace to look like in 20 years (draw or verbalize)?

Morning Session More consistent & better care - more continuity of medical services - need a doctor to be consistent

P a g e 88 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Keep community small + 10,000 Supportive healthcare for all levels - disabled, seniors, babies, post surgery Some growth but not too much to not lose small community feel Lake and the woods are the biggest assets More than 1 grocery store 2 doctors More tourist shops (e.g. Vermillion Bay has a coffee shop, lunch, flowers) right on the Hwy More restaurants More labour to work If NWMO comes in, prosperous, more residents, more community services - Kids, hospitals, more banks, seniors Wide variety of opportunities & services for all ages If NWMO doesn't happen, more of the same until something else comes up Would want to see support for businesses, including tourism sector, existing & move forward Goals: tax breaks for new businesses in good times & in bad times If NWMO doesn't come in, be a more long-term care/medical community. New jobs to attract new families, youth, nurses - general contractors

Tourism will always be here Continue markets Population of 10,000 with various types of jobs NWMO Educational centre plaza for nuclear waste regardless if NWMO comes or not A medical clinic should go in plaza #1 objective to avoid people from leaving Few communities have the potential for the ability and space If K to 12 school is not maintained Health system Goals - get jobs Family friendly Pleasantly surprised at the entrepreneurs (they look beyond their own business because they want) in the community Business hub - enriching the business - more services Need people Area mines to complement the forestry industry Need a hardware store - anywhere

P a g e 89 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Self employed More motels - on Hwy - Potentially on lake (white pine) or in another attractive area Goal - bring businesses & residents & promote & appreciate Hwy 17 is a dump but when people drive through the community they like it Catch and retain Potential for future +- 20 yrs. on the north side of the Hwy e.g. Residential Population = 5,000 Small & remote Tea houses, retail stores - more things for women Goal - How do we get people off the hwy. & unite the community; move the tourist info office just off the Hwy; township to make a multi-use facility Evening Session A gentleman has applied for funding for a food dept. in the centre for […] to fly in - could use existing airstrip Hub for Ring of Fire Ford government said the road will be built - he will build it himself HWY 17 is an asset Realistically look at creating a retirement community like Elliott Lake Manitouwadge - municipal lot for $0 with conditions, build a house, square footage, private developer not a corporate developer - had to live in it for a few years - couldn't just flip it.

Ages 55+ lower taxes to bring people in Attract a developer for townhouses (10) & give some incentives Health care for everybody * Key - More doctors not having to travel for a 5-minute appointment No return taxi fare from Dryden Hardware store- in the plaza More grocery stores Expand golf course by another 9 holes (existing is 9 holes) Need things to keep active (e.g. Trails, upgrade gym) Goals: cheap housing and that's what’s here; non - crowding - positive Parks at West Beach with play structures with a canopy shelter Better ball diamond (Rainy River to Fort Frances have beautiful one) Pinewood Community has a beautiful one Goal - promote community involvement in recreational activities; clean up the HWY - get it landscaped

P a g e 90 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5,000 population doable Dentist Affordable housing for seniors Wants to see Nuclear Waste facility – Jobs Dentist - Center of excellence Become a scientific community - don't forget fishing & hunting 3,500 population; 5,000 to 10,000 population NWMO contributions - resource centers/ training Demolish vacant building along highway (a cause for public health & safety) - likely better to see vacant land More business - oriented for new businesses Relaxed pace - nature, low traffic 3500 - 5000 population Harness natural beauty HWY 17 corridor 5000 - 10000 population Tourist destination spot (year-round) Health & Wellness Community awareness & Participation Family geared recreation activities Tourist Information centre - by the rocks on the Hwy - maybe coffee shop, tourist office together 4000 to 5000 population Medical clinic in the plaza - make it more central to the public Let's become an Elliott Lake retirement community A community like Grand Marais, Minnesota

3.0 TRANSPORTATION Facilitator: Marco Hinds, Township of Ignace Preamble: Travelling in the community whether by private vehicle, by snow machine, on foot, or with the assistance of a mobility device is important for accessing employment, essential services and social interaction within the community. The Official Plan will include transportation policies and can identify key transportation connections in the schedules (maps).

P a g e 91 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Question 1: What opportunities do you see for improved pedestrian, active transportation, vehicle, and snowmobile connections in the Township?

Morning Session

Looking to improve West Beach Road currently gravel

Sidewalks: Some have single sidewalks - some don't have

Cedar Street area was designated as industrial has roads room for development

Proper use of snowmobile restricted routes instead of all over town (side by side, quad)

Pathways for bike, snowmobiles (by laws allow them in town 20 m/hr)

Mobility devices safety usage/orientation HW 17/599 junction is the intersection for clinic, ring of fire, northern communities people, there are currently safety issues there with regards to speed.

Currently no taxis on Ignace

Transportation needed to Dryden and Sioux Lookout for medical reasons

Airport should be developed for better commute to different communities (Thunder Bay, Red lake)

Bus Service in and out of town

Need Shuttlebus for seniors - wheelchair accessible.

Noisy recreation vehicles

Improvement of sidewalk along highway to beach

Lacking sidewalks on a lot of roads

Maintain or rent airport facility for public gathering Evening Session

Sidewalks needs repair can be hazards during the winter

Sidewalks be put in place on West St. for passage to Agimak Lake

Coordinate with other municipalities for transportation to other ones for medical purposes

Opportunities for taxis

Transportation based out of health Center for medical purposes

Pedestrian crosswalks e.g. Pine & highway or signal, signal buzzer

Have a bicycle path

P a g e 92 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Safe way to get to the health center for mobility devices

Pedestrian crossing at Davey Lake Road & Hwy 17

Safe sidewalks for main street as it is dangerous to be on Trans Canada Highway

Safe way to access the clinic

Sign markers for trails

Proper trails for recreation vehicles need better access & maintenance

Ignace is not conclusive for mobile devices. Difficulty accessing super markets & schools

Main street needs to be upgraded, no turning lane

Need for a taxi service

No safe place to cross highway

No sidewalks or north side of highway where shops & hotels are

Taxis are needed

Difficulty getting to health center. Seniors transportation/shuttle needed

Better sidewalks & repairs

Access to golf course

Little or no restriction for snowmobiles

Signal for people to cross highway

Question 2: Are there any local transportation matters/issues that could be addressed through the OP?

Morning Session

Enforcement of current by-laws & education

Noise issues with recreational vehicles

Education or proper use of roads by pedestrians

Offer business incentives for taxis

Better defined regulations for taxi licences

Restrictions for ride sharing (Uber, Lyft etc.)

Trail maps should be available and included on maps

P a g e 93 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Identification of trails OP: Trans Canada trail; OFC Snowmobile trails

Tax incentives for accessibility options wheelchairs access to transportation for seniors

Offer incentives for investors to come to Ignace for transportation development

Clamp down on snowmobile, quads on sidewalks

Sunday sidewalk cleaning

Mobility devices should be on sidewalk Double lanes thru municipality allows vehicle to overtake. There's a need for parking and turning regulations.

Need broad sidewalk near highway

Enforcement of laws covering sidewalk for on trails. Persons don’t' trust it uses.

Regular maintenance of sidewalks after snow.

Tender maintenance jobs to private contractors if short staffed

Adhere to the speed rules by general transportation rates when using recreation vehicles Evening Session

Mandate that the sidewalk be inspected and upgraded every two years

Funds should be set aside for repairs

The walking trails should be maintained and promoted. Signs should be put in.

Greater enforcement of by-laws for snowmobiles

Indicate / pursue on rules & regulation governing use of snowmobiles

Develop or expand trail snowmobiles in town like bicycle path

599/Hwy 17 junction is difficult to navigate to health center

Incentive to start taxi or ride share business

Township should lead the way in getting transportation opportunity up and ready

Maintenance of sidewalk for safety (sand)

Carry out regular repairs

Enforce by-laws governing recreation vehicles

Own designated route for recreation vehicles so they are not on the road

Offer incentives for taxis or ride shares

Guardrails or buffers for sidewalks

P a g e 94 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Vehicles coming too fast into town

Source funding for maintenance of sidewalk

Incentive for transportation

Source grants for transportation

Golf carts needs to be regulated

Educate persons on by-laws use for recreation vehicles

Adherence to signs & speed limit for recreation vehicles

Other Thoughts/comments/suggestions

Morning Session

Roads that lead to areas of little development

Education about by-laws governing mobility devices on roads and recreational vehicles

Up keep / maintenance of trails (slippery, dangerous)

Sidewalk on Pine Street needs fixing

Up keep of sidewalks for mobility device, wheelchair accessible

Educate persons about available bus service Evening Session Frequent use of airport is needed. The infrastructure is important to maintain as it could be an asset in the future

Educational ads on Facebook for correct usage of mobility devices on roads and recreational vehicles

Accommodate more parking on Main Street

The flashing speed limit sign is needed at the east entrance to Ignace

4.0 HOUSING Facilitator: Melissa Filipchuk, Township of Ignace Preamble: Housing and the ability of the Township to provide housing options for all residents is important to maintaining a high quality of life in the Community. The Official Plan will contain policies for different types of housing, including affordable housing.

P a g e 95 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Question 1: What kinds of housing types would you like to see more of in Ignace (e.g. apartments, bungalows, retirement homes)?

Morning Session

Everything - too many empty lots

Single-detached dwellings

Land use start small increase value of properties, to support singe detached dwellings

Assisted living & retirement type of homes!! Otherwise community could lose (retired) demographic

Mid-range houses or starter type homes

Progress through housing type: starter home to a bigger home to a bigger home

Apartments complex

Tiny homes - pro conservation

Garden homes - brings family together

Living in RV on waterfront

All of the above

Retirement number 1

Tiny homes - tried in other communities - see how it affects value, taxes, park model

Buy lot allowed to build tiny home and store RVs

Assisted housing - support (no service)

Subsidized for seniors

Retirements with services including nursing

North row housing price good for attracting all types of people

Better to have single family homes

Tiny homes on wheels are not an asset

Confirm Tiny houses on wheels pay taxes

Single housing

Too much traffic from lots of apartments

Can't afford condos

P a g e 96 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Senior housing - more support for people to stay in their homes - medical support

Larger lots

Rural Evening Session

No tiny homes

Townhouses

No apartments - too much rift raft

All, but no shacks

Pre-fab

Legally conforming apartments

Senior housing

Horizon village - retirement community housing

Single family homes availability - advertise

Senior housing with support - cost affordable compared to other places

Apartment attract/draw in too much rift raft

Upkeep apartment

Parking consideration

Senior housing - senior can't look after/can't afford

Affordable, apartment. - affordable senior housing

Social housing

Single family dwelling

4-plex as opposed to apartments

Retirement homes

Apartments, don't limit

Townhouses

Senior need

Apartments need - mixed demographic to downsize into

People having to move away for apartments

P a g e 97 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Depending on population need for assisted living - 500-900 sq. ft.

Some existing, a quality apartment

Renovation to existing building

Habitable

Affordable housing

To attract outside people - clean up corridor

To help tax base annually, 365 days a year

Retirement people - fix income low scale income moderate

3 bed bungalows

Apartment

Senior housing

Question 2: What forms of second units would be appropriate in Ignace (e.g. basement apartment, apartment above a garage, or in-law suite)?

Morning Session

More semi detached (overall benefit of community)

No problem with any of it Trailer park - model RV - bad stigma vs. tiny homes - maintenance, how we maintain, enforcing property standards

Lack of bigger nicer homes market is there

All are good

Clearer-what happens when temporary use is up?

Permanent option clear

What works for Ignace to attract people?

Expectable - adequate parking meets regulations

Can't stop any one from doing it, no impact on me or neighbour

Would like to have an option to build

P a g e 98 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Any type

Tiny house - garden suite

Trailer to be a garden suite

Garden housing

All good

Like to see some

Up to individual home owner Evening Session

Taxes concern

Selling housing

Capital Gains

Not good enough

Standards building code

Yes, they are good

Guidelines for their development should be in place

Limits to number of persons living in units

Standard

Concerns about having apt above garage. Oil gas issues

Parking consideration

Granny suites

Developed trailer park - developed into tiny home community

55+ community - with rec center and fitness center. Almost gated community

Tiny Home - high class trailer - not ratty

All types

Not sure of need

Some people

Don't see basement apartment due to high water table

Above garage

P a g e 99 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

no problem

All acceptable!

Adhere to by-laws

Other Thoughts/comments/suggestions

Morning Session

Attract and retain rural residential lot

Need more rural lots

Annex township create rural residential lot - 5 acres

RV park for retired people

Uma, Arizona - Gated community park model

Rural residential Waterfront; some not on waterfront no issue

Easy to understand by law

Affordable housing

Rent geared to Income social housing

50-60 of units for local people

Property standards

Beautification standards/laws?

Not a problem with rural lot until non-rural is developed

Pipeline safety explosion

Don’t want housing like Toronto Evening Session

Make more accommodations

Need more rental but not apartments

Sidewalks developed for senior walking

Walking trails for seniors

Retirement community Elliot Lake near Sudbury/ Lake Huron

P a g e 100 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Rural Residential but not by water front properties - set more to outer boundary, worried about farm animal smells, from rural (hobby) farms and impact upon lake dwellers

Hobby farm by-law - something limiting to differentiate between hobby farm and commercial farm

New development - 2-3 acre lots

Beautification

5.0 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) STORAGE Facilitator: Charles Tarrant, Township of Ignace Preamble: The Zoning By-law regulates the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers. Current Zoning provisions include the following: “A maximum of one trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, park model or motor home may be stored in any Residential zone...” and “Where such a vehicle is stored or parked on a lot, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot, it may be used for human habitation for not longer than 90 days in any calendar year.”

*Note to reader: The recreational vehicle storage discussion was recorded and summarized by Township staff. A combined summary of the discussion from morning and evening sessions is provided for each question.

Question 1: Do you think that the current Zoning By-law provisions related to the storage of RVs are appropriate?

Morning and Evening Session Combined Summary

No (10 responses)

There are higher level things to be dealt with (2 responses)

Why not be able to park on vacant lots? (1 response)

Question 2: What, if any changes do you think should be made to the Zoning By-law provisions for RVs?

Morning and Evening Session Combined Summary

Allow persons owning vacant property to park their RV there (4 responses)

Allow parking for more than one (2 was mainly mentioned) RV on property where space allows in rear or side yards (4 responses)

Allow family to bring additional RV on lots for a period of 21 days or something similar (4 responses)

P a g e 101 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Allow larger lots (1 response)

Designate a town lot or lots for parking of RVs (1 response)

No storage in front yard (1 response) Encourage business development of storage site including inside, outside, and other storage (1 response)

Question 3: Do you think that additional areas are needed in the Township to store RVs?

Morning and Evening Session Combined Summary Yes (9 responses) No – utilize existing areas such as existing campgrounds (2 responses) Encourage business development of storage site including inside, outside, and other storage (1 response)

Other Thoughts/comments/suggestions

None

6.0 NATURAL HERITAGE AND NATURAL HAZARDS Facilitator: Leisel Edwards, Township of Ignace Preamble: The Official Plan will include policies related to the protection of natural heritage features and resources (e.g. fish habitat, protection of endangered and threatened species).

Question 1: What natural heritage areas or features in the Township do you think are important and should be protected?

Morning Session

Fish spawn areas along Agimak Lake - identified by MNR

Trails along Lily Pad Lake

Preserve fish population

Cultural burial sites on islands on Agimak Lake as well as south of the lake

Fire tower (at the back of the Municipal office) relocated to be viewed by the public

Cultural Heritage site (opportunity: Mystic Grill) - tree: develop area, connected to Legion's parkway. Develop area as a means of attracting persons into town.

Question: Why Agimak Creek and not Agimak Lake is considered hazard lands??

Lily Pad lake should be protected as a wetland

P a g e 102 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Appropriate greenspace within community for wildlife protection

Pinch points / pipes incapable of tolerating floods - highlighted in red

Threat of fires (areas highlighted in blue circles) Mayflowers and Lady Slippers (flowers) should be protected. The Lady Slippers in particular. A patch was destroyed SIDE EXAMPLE: If we lose the pickerel (fish) in the lake, we lose the main food source for the birds & recreation for

The Agimak lake is shallow and is a natural shallow hole. Nice for development but should be protected. Davy Lake & Lilly Pad lake attract unique birds (swans, geese etc.) unlike any in the region, esp. migrating birds (spring & fall)

Agimak is not a huge nesting ground, but birds still go there

Ducks usually nest on the creek and on the lakes (Davy & Lily Pad Lakes)

Agimak, Lily Pad, Davy lakes should be protected

Michel lake - main water source

Tower Hill (sliding hill) - should be protected as a source of recreation

In terms of control of species, usually under forestry and it already covers Ignace

Weed growth if we were to increase population / development around Agimak lake

Cultural sites e.g. First Nations burial ground; artifacts (possibly) on islands off of Agimak lake

Agimak Lake a gateway to White Otter Castle. It's important for tourism

More promotion of Turtle River water way park

Cemetery areas. Preserving the heritage and rights of persons buried. Most of those people don't have remaining families (especially veterans); it would be a huge undertaking to remove

Michel Lake is our current water source. No development encouraged

Agimak Creek flows out of Agimak Lake; should be protected No more development around the lake until town is developed. E.g. Development of subdivision and industrial lots Why build additional infrastructure instead of utilizing current. Puts a potential future burden to maintain Natural Hazards - forests surrounding municipality is mature and we need a plan (risk management) in place to

Moose calving areas along Agimak Lake should be protected

P a g e 103 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Anywhere there is an eagle nest (protected)

Spawning area along Agimak lake for pickerel Evening Session

Davy Lake - developed into a recreational spot, cleaning

Davy Lake trails - should be promoted for tourism

Parking lot - rocks - (both gateway signs) - should be promoted for tourism

Boulders left over since the ice age - promote it for tourism

Agimak Lake - restock with fish; promote for tourism; develop with activities

Beaches

Lilly Pad lake and general area due to walking trails

Creek & waterways

Park in Robertson Crescent (playground development)

Cultural heritage site (tree) opposite to the home of Mary Berglund. This house is up for demolition

Parking lot - Hwy to railway tracks is the oldest part of town

Township is not ready to handle a forest fire. (Natural hazards)

There is no contingency plan for hazardous fuel spills from the rail (Natural hazards)

Dealing with hazardous cargo on the highway. Contingency plan needed.

Parking Lot - Rocks (gateway)

Turtle River Watershed – originally canoe trail to White Otter Castle. Gateway to the Castle

West Beach

Parking lot - Islands off Agimak Lake called Graveyard Island

Lady slippers a rare species of flowers

Spawning areas along Agimak River - shoreline of river especially on East Bay

Parking lot - salamanders spawning along lake

Natural Hazards:

Important to know ownership of lakefront properties

Evidence of granite boulders just off highway going towards airport

Wetlands close to Mill Pond, West Beach Drive, should be protected to protect the habitat

P a g e 104 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Natural hazards - increasing prevalence of ticks

Loss of animals through hunting, accidents, development - protection of wild animals

Huge boulders up 599, close to Sandbar, left over from ice age With increased logging, waste is running into the waterways that’s affecting quality of water & fish species.

Beaches

Tower Hill (developed with rails, paved parking lot, pavilion, picnic area, tourist plaque and signage

Parking lot - Natural Hazards: lake for drowning (water safety); forest fires; Bear problem; wolves

Other Thoughts/comments/suggestions

Morning Session MNRF usually protect fish spawning areas, rehabilitating the creeks that were polluted or damaged from dams Gateway rocks are considered a natural heritage, especially thinking of where they are from (natural industry)

Remove trailer park to build houses Evening Session Suggestion: Fuel break at the south of town and sprinklers on the houses on the West side of Agimak Lake

Possibly increase the outcome of the dam

Beached should be frequently raked

Enough space in Ignace for a dog park, a fenced off area with picnic tables, garbage/waste

7.0 RURAL LOT CREATION Facilitator: Kasper Koblauch, WSP Preamble: The Official Plan includes policies related to the creation of new lots. The in-effect Official Plan limits lot creation in the rural area in order to focus development in the Settlement Area. Currently, one new lot can be created through consent (‘severance’) in the rural area. Plans of subdivision are generally not permitted within the Rural Area.

Question 1: Do you think that the existing restrictions on rural lot creation are appropriate?

Morning Session Restriction would have to do with size of lot

P a g e 105 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Some rural lot creation would be a good thing, issue is lack of private lands Concern for lake capacity of Agimak Lake & Michel Lake Maybe How's the town going to grow 90% of rural lands is Crown No available land Existing rules seem arbitrary Some rural land would be good, depends on where they are Evening Session Depends on min lot size Depends on population Need to develop town first Pipeline not safe 20 years is long time, Highway bypass could be in place Township should focus development in Town site Existing restrictions appropriate - depending on size I want a rural lot but it would have to have space No. What we need for increased population is attractive subdivision in that they couldn`t go elsewhere. 2-3 acre lots. Lots exist to support 1800 in Settlement Area but its not helping new option You should be able to split into as many as you want, based on minimum lot size Yes. Appropriate

Question 2: If the existing restrictions are inappropriate, what would be an appropriate limit on rural lot creation?

Morning Session Minimum size Develop rural areas once settlement area exhausted 3 lots from 1 existing lot would (could) be appropriate Size restriction may be more appropriate 2.5 ha x 4 ha min rural lot size Evening Session 100 ft. Frontage, 200 ft. deep

Could be size-based

Minimum should be 150 ft. x 150 ft.

P a g e 106 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Other thoughts/comments/suggestions

Morning Session Protection of Agimak Lake - gem of town; focal point Severely limited Michel Lake water source Critical question is lake capacity for Agimak Lake Is there potential for Michel Lake Michel Lake is water source Develop LK83, LK64 first (lots to west of Settlement Area) Roads, sewer, water, industrial area serviced Cedar Street Cottage lot development/rural development huge economic boom Tried lot creation in the past Can't see interest in rural lot creation if not associated with lake Septic systems should be above ground Some rural lands should be re-zoned to Rural Residential, specifically LK 44 Crown land acquisition Real issue is lack of patented land People like remoteness, smallness Maybe lakefront not what people want Pipeline explosion around 1985 Evening Session Summary: Yes, we need more rural lots, min lot size. No, let’s focus development in the serviced Township before looking elsewhere

Bypass

If Ring of Fire happens, Ignace is a hot spot

Official Plan should consider if there is adequate cemetery space for 20 years

Michel Lake is source of water. Need to protect

Pipeline burst around 1985

There may be a mistake on the Township website which inaccurately lists some lots as residential

Clear lots before selling would be nice

P a g e 107 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Nice to see lots on Davy Lake Rd

No one wants new town lots

People looking at trailer park

Lots you see in town not desirable

Town needs to be fixed

Town needs tax base to support its infrastructure

Area on west side of Agimak Lake would be good for development "other side of west beach road"

They should build some new houses

Development along Agimak River

Why not develop up Great Lakes Road (325)

People from US own property on other side of West Beach Road

Maybe develop along 599

Don't want to develop Michel Lake

Not until Town site is developed

8.0 SUMMARY

VISION AND GOALS

In general, participants envisioned that in 20-years’ time, Ignace would offer more services and businesses to support everyday life. These included a second grocery store, a hardware store, more restaurants, and as well as more recreational opportunities. Above all, people envisioned a community with more, and better health and wellness services, notably more doctors and dentists. Many people also expressed a desire for some population growth while protecting the Township’s natural assets and beauty.

TRANSPORTATION

In general, participants expressed a desire for improved pedestrian, active transportation, vehicle, and snowmobile connections in the Township, as well as the need for more consistent and better sidewalks. The need for better intercommunity transportation (e.g. shuttle bus or taxi), particularly for medical purposes, was also a recurring theme. Additionally, community members indicated that a safe pedestrian crossing over Highway 17 was needed as well as better identification of trails.

P a g e 108 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Overall, community members identified better maintenance of roads and sidewalks and better enforcement and education of by-laws regarding the use of snowmobiles in the Township as issues that needed to be addressed.

HOUSING

Overall, participants expressed a desire to see a wide range of new housing types in the Township – both large and small. Community members also consistently expressed the need for more seniors housing.

When asked what forms of second units would be appropriate in Ignace, community members were generally supportive all types of second units, as long as they adhered to the Building Code and municipal standards (e.g. parking requirements).

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) STORAGE

Participants generally agreed that the existing restrictions for RV storage are not appropriate. When asked what changes should be made, a number of community members thought that more than one RV should be allowed to be parked on a lot, at least temporarily. Most community members agreed that additional areas were needed within the community to store RVs.

NATURAL HERITAGE AND NATURAL HAZARDS

Participants identified a wide range of important natural heritage areas and features that are important and should be protected, including Agimak, Michel, Davy and Lily Pad Lakes, fish spawning areas, creeks and waterways, and wildflowers such as Lady Slippers. With respect to natural hazards, many community members identified potential forest fires as a threat.

RURAL LOT CREATION

Overall, participants were somewhat divided on whether or not the existing restrictions on rural lot creation are appropriate. Some people expressed that more rural lots were needed while and others expressed that the Township’s Settlement Area (serviced area) should be developed before encouraging further rural lot development. For those who thought that the existing policies are too restrictive, a number of people thought that any new restrictions should be based on minimum lot size. Many people also expressed that if rural lot creation is being considered, protection of the Township’s Lakes and water source (Michel Lake) must be ensured.

OTHER

In addition to the themes discussed above, a number of participants drew attention to the importance of preserving and enhancing areas of local significance such as Tower Hill and the Beaches on Agimak Lake. Participants also expressed a desire to preserve potential cultural heritage assets, as well as beautify the community and Highway 17 corridor.

P a g e 109 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Many participants raised the importance of creating more and better jobs in the community by promoting new businesses and supporting existing local businesses, for example, by asking businesses how they would like to be marketed. Participants also expressed support for local art and galleries.

P a g e 110 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APPENDIX: ANNOTATED MAPS

VISION AND GOALS

P a g e 111 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 112 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

HOUSING

P a g e 113 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

NATURAL HERITAGE AND NATURAL HAZARDS

P a g e 114 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

P a g e 115 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RURAL LOT CREATION

P a g e 116 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APPENDIX C – 2014 Provincial Policy Statement Review Table

The 2014 Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) replaced the 2005 PPS and came into effect on April 30, 2014. The following table summarizes new and/or revised PPS policies that are relevant to the Township’s context, and applicable sections of the Township’s in-effect Official Plan. The final column identifies PPS policy issues to be addressed through the official plan review.

2014 Provincial Policy Statement Review

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION 1.0 Building Strong Healthy Communities 1.1.1 Healthy, liveable and safe communities are sustained by: a) promoting efficient 2.6 Implementation OP directs majority of growth development and land use of the Development to settlement area. No change patterns which sustain the Concept required. financial well-being of the Province and municipalities over the long term; b) accommodating an 4.1.1 Residential Include permissions for second appropriate range and mix Land Use units. of residential (including second units, affordable housing and housing for older persons), employment (including industrial and commercial), institutional (including places of worship, cemeteries and long-term care homes), recreation, park and open space, and other uses to meet long-term needs; e) promoting cost-effective 4.1.1 Residential Rural lot creation policies to be development patterns and Land Use reviewed with Township. standards to minimize land consumption and servicing costs; f) improving accessibility 1.2 Purpose Improve consideration for for persons with removing/preventing barriers disabilities and older to accessibility.

P a g e 117 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION persons by identifying, preventing and removing land use barriers which restrict their full participation in society; g) ensuring that necessary 3.1 Economic Evaluate adequacy of existing infrastructure, electricity Development infrastructure, electricity generation facilities and generation facilities and transmission and 4.2.5 Airport, transmission and distribution distribution systems, and Landfill, Public systems, and public service public service facilities are Utility Land Use facilities based on outcomes of or will be available to meet growth management exercise. current and projected needs; h) promoting development 4.1.5.2 Include new section for climate and land use patterns that Environmental change. conserve biodiversity and Protection consider the impacts of changing climate. 1.1.2 2.5 Development Update population and Sufficient land shall be Concept employment projections to made available to year 2038/2039. accommodate an appropriate range and mix Review intensification target of land uses to meet (30%) and revise if necessary. projected needs for a time horizon of up to 20 years. Consider adding a policy to However, where an reflect planning for alternate time period has infrastructure and public been established for service facilities beyond a 20- specific areas of the year planning horizon. Province as a result of a provincial planning exercise or a provincial plan, that time frame may be used for municipalities within the area.

Within settlement areas, sufficient land shall be made available through intensification and redevelopment and, if necessary, designated

P a g e 118 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION growth areas.

Nothing in policy 1.1.2 limits the planning for infrastructure and public service facilities beyond a 20-year time horizon. 1.1.3.1 2.5 Development Update wording in Section 2.5 Settlement areas shall be Concept to align with PPS 1.1.3.1. the focus of growth and development, and their vitality and regeneration shall be promoted. 1.1.3.2 2.5 Development Add policies to support active Land use patterns within Concept transportation. settlement areas shall be based on: 4.1.1 Residential Add policies to support freight Land Use supportiveness. a) densities and a mix of land uses which: 5.4 Subdivision 4. support active Control/Severances transportation; 5. are transit-supportive, where transit is planned, exists or may be developed; and 6. are freight-supportive; and b) a range of uses and opportunities for intensification and redevelopment in accordance with the criteria in policy 1.1.3.3, where this can be accommodated. 1.1.3.3 2.5 Development No change required, OP Planning authorities shall Concept identifies settlement area as identify appropriate appropriate location for locations and promote 4.1.1 Residential intensification. opportunities for Land Use intensification and redevelopment where this 5.4 Subdivision can be accommodated Control/Severances

P a g e 119 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION taking into account existing building stock or areas, including brownfield sites, and the availability of suitable existing or planned infrastructure and public service facilities required to accommodate projected needs. Intensification and redevelopment shall be directed in accordance with the policies of Section 2: Wise Use and Management of Resources and Section 3: Protecting Public Health and Safety. 1.1.3.5 3.12 Urban Review 30% intensification Planning authorities shall Settlement/Land target to ensure establish and implement Use/Housing appropriateness. minimum targets for intensification and 4.1.1 Residential redevelopment within Land Use built-up areas, based on local conditions. However, 5.4 Subdivision where provincial targets Control/Severances are established through provincial plans, the provincial target shall represent the minimum target for affected areas. 1.1.4.1 Healthy, integrated and viable rural areas should be supported by: a) building upon rural 4.2 Rural Area Add policy language character, and leveraging supporting and/or rural amenities and acknowledging rural character. assets; b) promoting regeneration, 4.2 Rural Area Add brownfields policies. including the redevelopment of 3.11 Potential brownfield sites; Contaminated Sites d) encouraging the 4.2 Rural Area Add reference to conservation conservation and and redevelopment of existing

P a g e 120 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION redevelopment of existing rural housing. rural housing stock on rural lands; e) using rural 4.2 Rural Area Add reference to using rural infrastructure and public infrastructure and public service facilities efficiently; service facilities efficiently. f) promoting diversification 4.2 Rural Area Review Section 3.1 to ensure of the economic base and adequate support for rural employment opportunities 3.1 Economic value-added products and the through goods and Development sustainable management or services, including value- use of resources. added products and the sustainable management or use of resources; g) providing opportunities 4.2.1 Rural Land Consider adding policies for sustainable and Use acknowledging and supporting diversified tourism, rural assets. including leveraging 4.2.4Tourism historical, cultural, and and/or Rural natural assets; Commercial Land Use

1.1.5.2 On rural lands located in municipalities, permitted uses are: a) the management or use 3.1 Economic No change necessary, policy of resources; Development supports rural resource management. 4.2.1 Rural Land Use

4.2.2 Aggregate Extraction Land Use b) resource-based 4.2.1 Rural Land Review lot creation policies for recreational uses Use hunting/fishing cottages. (including recreational dwellings); 4.2.3 Seasonal Introduce policy reflecting Recreational and agriculture-related uses, on- Seasonal farm diversified uses and Residential Land normal farm practices. Use

P a g e 121 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION c) limited residential 4.2.1 Rural Land Review rural residential lot development; Use creation policies. d) home occupations and 4.2.1 Rural Land Consider adding policy home industries; Use supporting home occupation/industries. 1.1.5.4 4.2.1 Rural Land Review rural lot creation Development that is Use policies. compatible with the rural landscape and can be sustained by rural service levels should be promoted. 1.1.5.5 4.2.1 Rural Land Consider OP policy reflecting Development shall be Use PPS policy 1.1.5.2. appropriate to the infrastructure which is planned or available, and avoid the need for the unjustified and / or uneconomical expansion of this infrastructure. 1.1.5.6 4.2.2 Aggregate Update policies to reflect Opportunities should be Extraction Land current standards. retained to locate new or Use expanding land uses that require separation from 4.2.5 Airport, other uses. Landfill, Public Utility Land Use

1.1.5.8 3.17 Agriculture Introduce policy reflecting Agricultural uses, agriculture-related uses, on- agriculture-related uses, farm diversified uses and on-farm diversified uses normal farm practices. and normal farm practices should be promoted and protected in accordance with provincial standards. 1.1.5.9 3.17 Agriculture Revise wording in Section 3.17 New land uses, including to reflect minimum distance the creation of lots, and separation formulae. new or expanding livestock facilities, shall comply with the minimum distance separation formulae. 1.2.2 3.12 Urban Consider developing policy P a g e 122 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION Planning authorities are Settlement/Land respecting integration with encouraged to coordinate Use/Housing Indigenous communities. planning matters with Aboriginal communities. 1.2.3 General Consider developing policy Planning authorities should respecting emergency coordinate emergency management. management and other economic, environmental and social planning considerations to support efficient and resilient communities. 1.2.6.1 3.13 Land Use Ensure separation distances Major facilities and Compatibility reflect current MOECC sensitive land uses should standards. be planned to ensure they are appropriately designed, buffered and / or separated from each other to prevent or mitigate adverse effects from odour, noise and other contaminants, minimize risk to public health and safety, and to ensure the long-term viability of major facilities. 1.3.1 Planning authorities shall promote economic development and competitiveness by: b) providing opportunities 3.1 Economic Ensure OP reflects results of for a diversified economic Development business gap analysis and base, including growth management exercise. maintaining a range and 4.1.2 Commercial choice of suitable sites for Land Use employment uses which support a wide range of economic activities and ancillary uses, and take into account the needs of existing and future businesses;

P a g e 123 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION 1.3.2.3 3.1 Economic Ensure adequate supply of Planning authorities shall Development employment lands in proximity protect employment areas to Hwy. 17 and CPR line. in proximity to major 4.1.2 Commercial goods movement facilities Land Use and corridors for employment uses that 4.1.3 Industrial require those locations. Land Use

1.3.2.4 4.1.3 Industrial Consider protection of Planning authorities may Land Use employment areas/lands plan beyond 20 years for beyond 20-years when the long-term protection of developing employment lands employment areas policies. provided lands are not designated beyond the planning horizon identified in policy 1.1.2. 1.5.1 Healthy, active communities should be promoted by: a) planning public streets, 3.3.2 Roads Develop policies supporting spaces and facilities to be active transportation, the safe, meet the needs of 4.1.5.3 Open Space needs of pedestrians, and pedestrians, foster social community connectivity. interaction and facilitate active transportation and community connectivity; b) planning and providing 4.1.5.3 Open Space Develop policies supporting for a full range and parklands, public spaces, open equitable distribution of space areas, trails and publicly-accessible built linkages, and water-based and natural settings for resources. recreation, including facilities, parklands, public spaces, open space areas, trails and linkages, and, where practical, water- based resources; c) providing opportunities 4.1.5.3 Open Space Develop policy to support for public access to continued shoreline/beach shorelines; access. 1.6.2 3.3 Sewage and Consider developing policy to Planning authorities should Water support green infrastructure

P a g e 124 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION promote green Services/Transport (e.g. low-impact development, infrastructure to ation/Landfill permeable surfaces, etc.). complement infrastructure. 1.6.3 3.3 Sewage and Consider developing policy to Before consideration is Water promote optimization and given to developing new Services/Transport adaptive re-use of infrastructure and public ation/Landfill infrastructure and public service facilities: service facilities. 3.3.2 Roads a) the use of existing infrastructure and public service facilities should be optimized; and b) opportunities for adaptive re-use should be considered, wherever feasible. 1.6.5 3.4 Public Services Consider developing policy Public service facilities recognizing existing should be co-located in community hubs and/or community hubs, where support development of new appropriate, to promote community hubs. cost-effectiveness and facilitate service integration, access to transit and active transportation. 1.6.6.4 3.3 Sewage and Revise policy wording to reflect Where municipal sewage Water “no negative impacts.” services and municipal Services/Transport water services or private ation/Landfill communal sewage services and private communal water services are not provided, individual on-site sewage services and individual onsite water services may be used provided that site conditions are suitable for the long-term provision of such services with no negative impacts. In

P a g e 125 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION settlement areas, these services may only be used for infilling and minor rounding out of existing development. 1.6.6.5 3.3 Sewage and Revise policy wording to reflect Partial services shall only Water “no negative impacts.” be permitted in the Services/Transport following circumstances: ation/Landfill a) where they are necessary to address failed individual on-site sewage services and individual on- site water services in existing development; or b) within settlement areas, to allow for infilling and minor rounding out of existing development on partial services provided that site conditions are suitable for the long-term provision of such services with no negative impacts. 1.6.6.7 3.3 Sewage and Develop new policy section Planning for stormwater Water with respect to stormwater management shall: Services/Transport which addresses PPS 1.6.6.7. ation/Landfill a) minimize, or, where possible, prevent increases in contaminant loads; b) minimize changes in water balance and erosion; c) not increase risks to human health and safety and property damage; d) maximize the extent and function of vegetative and pervious surfaces;

P a g e 126 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION and e) promote stormwater management best practices, including stormwater attenuation and re-use, and low impact development. 1.6.7.4 2.2 Settlement Develop policy to support A land use pattern, density Area active transportation and and mix of uses should be walking through appropriate promoted that minimize design measures. the length and number of vehicle trips and support current and future use of transit and active transportation. 1.6.8.1 3.10.2 Railway Policies to be updated to Planning authorities shall Corridors/Rail Yards reflect requirement to protect plan for and protect corridors and right-of-way. corridors and rights-of- 3.5 Gas way for infrastructure, Transmission including transportation, Facilities transit and electricity generation facilities and transmission systems to meet current and projected needs. 1.7.1 Long-term economic prosperity should be supported by: a) promoting opportunities 3.1 Economic Ensure employment land for economic development Development supply supports investment- and community readiness. investment-readiness; c) maintaining and, where 2.2 Settlement Develop policies supporting possible, enhancing the Area the vitality of Main Street area. vitality and viability of downtowns and mainstreets; d) encouraging a sense of 2.2 Settlement Consider developing policies place, by promoting well- Area that promote a well-designed designed built form and built form and speak to the cultural planning, and by 3.7 Cultural Township’s character.

P a g e 127 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION conserving features that Heritage Resources help define character, including built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes; e) promoting the 3.11 Potential Introduce term Brownfields redevelopment of Contaminated Sites and appropriate policies. brownfield sites; g) providing opportunities 4.1.2.2 Tourist Consider revising tourism for sustainable tourism Commercial policies to reflect development; sustainability. 4.2.4 Tourism and/or Rural Commercial Land Use h) providing opportunities 3.17 Agriculture Consider developing policies to to support local food, and support local food. promoting the sustainability of agri-food and agri-product businesses by protecting agricultural resources, and minimizing land use conflicts; j) minimizing negative General Develop policies reflecting impacts from a changing climate change adaptation. climate and considering the ecological benefits provided by nature; and 1.8 Planning authorities shall support energy conservation and efficiency, improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change adaptation through land use and development patterns which: a) promote compact form 2.2 Settlement Consider developing policy to and a structure of nodes Area support compact built form. and corridors;

P a g e 128 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION b) promote the use of 2.2 Settlement Consider developing policies to active transportation and Area support active transportation, transit in and between particularly within the residential, employment 3.3 Sewage and settlement area. (including commercial and Water industrial) and institutional Services/Transport uses and other areas; ation/Landfill d) focus freight-intensive 4.1.3 Industrial Ensure that adequate land uses to areas well Land Use employment land provided in served by major highways, proximity to Highway 17 and airports, rail facilities and CPR line. marine facilities; 2.0 Wise Use and Management of Resources 2.2.1 3.14 Drinking Integrate source protection Planning authorities shall Water Source measures from any approved protect, improve or restore Protection source protection plan, if the quality and quantity of applicable. water by: e) implementing necessary restrictions on development and site alteration to:

1. protect all municipal drinking water supplies and designated vulnerable areas; and

2. protect, improve or restore vulnerable surface and ground water, sensitive surface water features and sensitive ground water features, and their hydrologic functions; g) ensuring consideration 3.6.2 Development Identify any ‘at-capacity’ lakes of environmental lake Adjacent to on OP schedules and in policy. capacity, where Watercourses and applicable; and Water Bodies h) ensuring stormwater 3.3 Sewage and Develop new stormwater

P a g e 129 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION management practices Water section and more minimize stormwater Services/Transport comprehensive policies. volumes and containment ation/Landfill loads, and maintain or increase the extent of vegetative and pervious surfaces. 2.3.2 3.17 Agriculture Verify that no prime Planning authorities shall agricultural areas exist within designate prime Township boundaries. agricultural areas and specialty crop areas in accordance with guidelines developed by the Province, as amended from time to time. 2.4.2.1 4.2.1 Rural Land Ensure any mineral mining Mineral mining operations Use operations are identified on and petroleum resource schedules. operations shall be 3.1 Economic identified and protected Development from development and activities that would preclude or hinder their expansion or continued use or which would be incompatible for reasons of public health, public safety, or environmental impact. 2.5.1 3.8 Aggregate Ensure all known aggregate Mineral aggregate Resources resources are identified on resources shall be schedules. protected for long-term use and, where provincial information is available, deposits of mineral aggregate resources shall be identified. 2.6.4 3.7 Cultural Consider reference to Planning authorities should Heritage Resources development of an consider and promote archaeological management archaeological plan. management plans and cultural plans in

P a g e 130 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION conserving cultural heritage and archaeological resources. 3.0 Protecting Public Health and Safety 3.1.3 4.1.5.1 Hazard Include policy language Planning authorities shall Lands reflecting consideration for consider the potential impacts of climate change. impacts of climate change that may increase the risk associated with natural hazards. 3.1.8 4.1.5.1 Hazard Include new section and Development shall Lands associated mapping for generally be directed to wildland fire. areas outside of lands that are unsafe for development due to the presence of hazardous forest types for wildland fire.

Development may however be permitted in lands with hazardous forest types for wildland fire where the risk is mitigated in accordance with wildland fire assessment and mitigation standards. 4.0 Implementation 4.12 General Ensure conformity to Growth Provincial plans shall be Plan for Northern Ontario. read in conjunction with this Provincial Policy Statement and take precedence over policies in this Provincial Policy Statement to the extent of any conflict, except where legislation establishing provincial plans provides otherwise. Examples of these are plans created under the Niagara

P a g e 131 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT SECTION AND POLICY EXISTING OP ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED SECTION Escarpment Planning and Development Act, the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001, the Greenbelt Act, 2005, and the Places to Grow Act, 2005.

P a g e 132 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APPENDIX D – MTO Guidelines Review Table

The following table outlines guidelines from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) document entitled “Guidelines for Municipal Official Plan Preparation and Review.” Guidelines relevant to the Township’s Official Plan review are listed, along with any applicable Section of the in-effect Official Plan, and any issues to be addressed.

MTO Guidelines Review

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED 3.1 Policies and Provisions to Address Local Growth and Development Adjacent to and in the Vicinity of Provincial Highway A policy should be included 3.3.3 Provincial Policy 3.3.3 states that indicating that direct access Highways “direct access onto a onto a provincial highway provincial highway will be will be restricted. restricted. Development is encouraged to use local roads and service roads wherever possible. Where access is a possibility, it will only be considered to those properties that meet the minimum safety and geometric design requirements of the Ministry of Transportation.”

No changes required.

The following policy should 3.3.3 Provincial Policy to be added. be included under the Highways General Provisions section of the OP, to notify landowners adjacent to a provincial highway of the mandate of MTO:

"In addition to all the applicable municipal requirements, all proposed development located adjacent to and in the vicinity of a provincial highway within MTO's permit control area under the Public P a g e 133 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (PTHIA) will also be subject to MTO approval[…]” 3.2 General Official Plan Mapping Provisions All existing highways, Schedules To be addressed as part of interchanges and updated schedules. intersections under the jurisdiction of MTO should be accurately shown on all land use schedules and maps in the OP. All highway routes and their numbers should be clearly visible and legible. All highways should be Schedules To be addressed as part of clearly identified as updated schedules. 'Provincial Highways' in the legends of all schedules in the OP. It should be clear to the public that these routes are under the jurisdiction of the province and, as such, are subject to the policies, standards and safety requirements of MTO. Where applicable, both the local name and the highway number should be shown. All future provincial Schedules No future highways known highways, interchanges and intersections should be shown on all land use schedules. Interchanges or Schedules To be addressed on intersections along provincial Schedules, as applicable. highways that are proposed by the municipality shall be identified as such on the legend, indicating that these are not MTO initiatives. 3.3 Specific MTO Policies for Official Plans 3.3.1 MTO’s Permit Control Area under the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act (PTHIA) Any development located 3.3.3 Provincial Policy to be added reflecting within MTO’s permit control Highways guideline. area under the PTHIA is P a g e 134 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED subject to MTO review and approval prior to the issuance of entrance, building and land use permits, which must be obtained prior construction. 3.3.2 Highway Geometrics Highway geometrics such as 3.3.3 Provincial The OP does not include right-of-way widths or Highways highway geometrics. number of lanes should not be addressed or mentioned The OP should directly state in OPs. OPs should indicate that right-of-way widths for that right-of-way widths for a provincial highway will be a provincial highway will be determined by MTO. determined by MTO. 3.3.3 Proposed Access Connections onto a Provincial Highways Any new proposed access 3.3.3 Provincial No proposed access connection (e.g. public road Highways connections known. or signalized intersection) that is shown or mentioned Section 3.3.2 Roads in the OP and that is located on a municipal crossroad and within the vicinity of a provincial highway, intersection or interchange ramp terminal must meet MTO's access management practices and principles. 3.3.5 Lot Design of Proposed Subdivisions Abutting a Provincial Highway In the section of the OP 5.4 Subdivision Section 5.4 states that dealing with plans of Control/Severances “where a plan of subdivision subdivision, a policy should abuts a provincial highway, be included indicating that the subdivision is to be where a draft plan of designed so the lots back subdivision is proposed onto the provincial highway adjacent to a provincial and front onto an internal highway, the layout of the street.” subdivision should be designed such that the lots No revision necessary. back onto the provincial highway and front onto a local internal street. 3.3.6 Outdoor Storage on Properties Abutting Provincial Highways Municipalities are 3.3.3 Provincial Section 3.3.3. states that encouraged to include Highways “Where it is essential for a policies that ensure that part of an industrial and P a g e 135 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED outdoor storage and loading commercial activity to be areas are visually screened located outdoors, the use or appropriately located and will be suitably set back, not visible to the travelling designed away from the public. Highway, screened and/or buffered from the Highway.”

No revision necessary 3.3.7 Home Occupations, Industries and Businesses Located Adjacent to Provincial Highways The following policy is 3.3.3 Provincial Consider adding suggested suggested with respect to Highways policy. home occupations and businesses: 3.16 Home Occupations "Entrances serving home occupations, industry or businesses located adjacent to provincial highways require the approval of MTO. Typically, MTO will require that the property owner obtain an entrance permit and a sign permit if necessary. As a condition of these permits, MTO requires the property owner to acknowledge that the use of their existing entrance cannot be converted to a commercial entrance in the future and that an additional entrance will not be permitted to accommodate the home occupations, industry or business. In addition, MTO would not support a future severance that would result in a separate entrance to a business and one for the retained parcel." 3.3.8 Access from Properties beyond MTO’s Permit Control Area Only one highway entrance 3.3.3 Provincial Consider adding policy for each lot of record that Highways reflecting guideline. has frontage on a provincial

P a g e 136 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED highway is allowed, unless Section 3.3.2 Roads that property can gain access from an adjacent municipal road. MTO will not allow an 3.3.3 Provincial Consider adding policy existing entrance that Highways reflecting guideline. provides access to one property owner’s lot of 3.3.2 Roads record to be utilized by an abutting property owner, whose land lies beyond MTO’s permit control area and does not have frontage on a provincial highway. MTO will restrict new entrances that would provide access over one property owner’s lot of record to service an abutting property owner’s lot of record that does not have frontage on a provincial highway. 3.3.9 Stormwater Management In the section of OP dealing 3.3.3 Provincial New Section to be added with stormwater Highways with regard to stormwater. management, a policy Policy to reflect this should be included indicating 3.3 Sewage and guideline. that a stormwater Water management plan or report Services/Transporta must be reviewed and tion/Landfill approved by MTO for those developments located 5.4 Subdivision adjacent to or in the vicinity Control/Severances of a provincial highway, where drainage would impact a highway downstream. 3.3.10 Trail Crossings If the OP includes a trail 3.3.3 Provincial Consider adding a new plan or makes reference to Highways Trails section to the OP. trails crossing a provincial highway, the municipality should be aware that any proposals for snowmobile or trail crossings will require

P a g e 137 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED the prior approval of MTO. Crossings may be permitted subject to restrictions. Trails running along MTO right-of- way will not be permitted. 3.3.11 Wayside Pits and Quarries; Portable Asphalt and Concrete Plants Every OP with a rural 3.9 Wayside Pits Section 3.9 states that component should contain and Quarries, “Wayside pits and quarries, the following general Portable Asphalt portable asphalt plants, and statement from the PPS Plants, Portable portable concrete plants (Section 2.5.5.1): Concrete Plants used on public authority contracts, shall be "Wayside pits and quarries, permitted within the need portable asphalt plants and for an Official Plan portable concrete plants amendment, rezoning, or used on public authority development permit under contracts shall be permitted, the Planning Act in all without the need for an areas, except those areas official plan amendment, existing development or rezoning or development particular environmental permit under the Planning sensitivity which have been Act in all areas, except those determined to be areas of existing incompatible with extraction development or particular and associated activities. “ environmental sensitivity which have been determined Consider specifically to be incompatible with permitting wayside pits and extraction and associated quarries in non-residential activities." land use designations.

Wayside pits and quarries and portable asphalt and concrete plants should be identified as permitted uses in all land use designations of the OP with the exception of residential areas and those areas of the OP designated as environmentally sensitive. 3.3.12 MTO Patrol Yards With respect to MTO patrol 3.3.3 Provincial An MTO patrol yard is yard, the following policy Highways located on Highway 17, east should be added where a of the built-up area. patrol yard exists: Add policy wording as

P a g e 138 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

RELEVANT OP ISSUES TO BE GUIDELINE SECTION ADDRESSED “Only those land uses that recommended in 3.3.12 to are compatible with the identify the location of the operational of a patrol yard MTO patrol yard. will be permitted to locate adjacent to and in close proximity to the patrol yard(s) located on Lot(s) ___, Concession(s) ___.”

P a g e 139 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APPENDIX E – Township of Ignace, Ontario, Population Employment and Dwelling Projections, prepared by metroeconomics

Township of Ignace, Ontario Population, Employment and Dwelling

Projections

p repared for

prepared by

May 2018

P a g e 140 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

The Township of Ignace Population, Employment and Dwelling Projections

Introduction

This report regarding the Township of Ignace’s potential population, employment and dwelling growth was prepared by metroeconomics. Our assessment was undertaken in support of an Official Plan Review being carried out by WSP. Our report describes the methodology used and the assumptions made in developing the projections and the key findings of our assessment.

metroeconomics’ Approach to Population, Dwelling and Employment Projections

Most population, dwelling and employment projections are developed using an age cohort survival model. This approach builds on base year information regarding the age and gender distribution of the population. Assumptions are applied to the base year information regarding future fertility rates by age, mortality rates by age and gender and net flows of migrants by age and gender. Assumptions regarding household headship rates by age are then applied to the projected population by age to project the number of dwellings. Assumptions regarding labour market activity rates are applied to the projected population aged 15 and over to determine the future supply of labour and the number employed.

The key driver of projections developed in this manner is future net migration. In most cases where projections are prepared this way it is customary to assume future rates of net migration equal to those achieved in the past. The result, not surprisingly, is projections of population, dwelling and employment growth at rates in the future equal to those in the past. metroeconomics has developed a projection approach that takes into account several key factors beyond future fertility and mortality rates. Our system reflects:

• an area’s potential for economic growth in the decades ahead,

• the uneven impacts demographic shifts will have on future labour requirements, and

• the differing impacts continued rapid urbanization will have on core cities, suburban communities and rural areas.

This approach results in projections of net migration that are not simply assumed but that are driven by the need for new workers, the changing age structure of the population and the location choices workers make when they move to new areas. In other words, our projection system combines the migration projection approach described in the previous paragraph to the standard age cohort survival approach used by most organizations. The result is an internally consistent picture of a community’s prospects for its population by age and gender, its households by age of

P a g e 141 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

the head of the household, its new dwelling requirements, and its employment by place-of- residence and place-of-work.

All projections in this report were developed for each individual year from 2016 through to 2041. The year 2041 was chosen as the projection horizon year as 2041 will be a census year. Developing projections for each year from 2016 to 2041 permits the choosing of any year prior to 2041 as the horizon year as might be required for client purposes. For example, the Official Plan being developed for the Township by WSP is a 20 year plan necessitating a projection horizon year of 2038.

Assumptions Regarding the Economic Environment

The prospects for growth in the Township of Ignace depend on how well Canada, Ontario and the Northern Ontario Region perform in the decades ahead. Canada’s prospects, in turn, are inextricably linked to those of the United States, our most important trade partner.

Exhibit 1 shows not only that the underlying growth of Canada’s economy has followed that of the United States historically but that business cycles have occurred here in tandem with those in the US. Canada’s economy grew at an average annual rate just slightly greater than that of the US both before and after NAFTA. Thus, in spite of current uncertainties surrounding future US trade policies, we expect Canada’s growth rate will continue to slightly exceed whatever rate is achieved in the US.

While it is a certainty that business cycles will occur in the future it is impossible to predict their timing and duration. What can reasonably be expected about the US in the future is that annual flows of immigration as a share of the total population are likely to be lower than in the past. It is also reasonably certain that annual rates of growth in US output per worker (productivity) will be at least as positive (1.2 percent per year) in the future as in the past. Together these immigration and productivity assumptions mean the US economy will gradually slow from an underlying annual rate of about 2.3 percent currently to about 1.7 percent in 2041. Canada’s rate, therefore, can be expected to slow from about 2.5 percent currently to about 1.9 percent in 2041. These future trends are also illustrated in Exhibit 1.

Future productivity growth in Canada will likely fall short of the rate achieved in the US. We expect an average annual rate of 0.9 percent for Canada. The projected annual growth in GDP in Canada coupled with this projection of productivity growth implies Canada’s employment will slow from an underlying rate of about 1.5 percent currently to about 1.0 percent by 2041 (see Exhibit 2). In absolute terms this means annual employment growth will increase from 220,000 per year now to 240,000 per year in 2041.

Exhibit 3 reveals that deaths across Canada between 2011 and 2041 are expected to increase from about 250,000 currently to more than 400,000 per year. The increasing number of deaths reflects the aging and gradual disappearance of the Baby Boom generation. As of 2018 the Boomers are between the ages of 52 and 72; those that survive to 2041 will be between the ages of 75 and 95.

P a g e 142 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

While Exhibit 3 suggests births will exceed deaths through to 2036 – that the annual net natural change in population (births less deaths) will remain positive until then – it will remain positive only if the annual net immigration flow increases from about 300,000 per year currently to 400,000 per year over the period from now to 3036.

More importantly, without such gains in net immigration between now and 2036 our population aged 20 to 69 years of age – the pool accounting for almost all labour force participants – will not grow fast enough to fill the 240,000 jobs per year that will be created.

The net result is that our total population will grow much faster in absolute terms each year between now and 2036 than has occurred in the recent past (Exhibit 4), an outcome set in motion by the need to relentlessly back-fill our labour supply as the Boomers age and retire. Beyond 2036 net immigration can be reduced sharply once the Boomer-retirement phenomenon has passed. The Baby-Boomerreplacement-phenomenon will occur in every community in Canada including the Township of Ignace.

Exhibit 1 Canada and the United States Real Gross Domestic Product Growth Actual Percentage Change 1971 to 2017, Projected 2018 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 143 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 2 Canada Real Gross Domestic Product and Employment Growth Actual Percentage Change 1971 to 2017, Projected 2018 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 144 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 3 Canada Births, Deaths and Net Natural Population Change Actual 1971 to 2017, Projected 2018 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 145 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 4 Canada Net Natural Population Change and Net Immigration Actual 1971 to 2017, Projected 2018 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 146 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

The Economy of the Township of Ignace

Drawing on data regarding employment by place-of-work by industry, and using a procedure known as location quotient assessment, we categorized jobs in the Township of Ignace in 2016 into those that define its economic base and those that serve the local population (Exhibit 5). Economic base (EB) jobs provide goods and services primarily to people and businesses outside of the reference area (Ignace). Local population or community base (CB) jobs provide services primarily to the local population. Jobs in are allocated to the EB and CB categories as follows: (a) all primary and manufacturing jobs are assumed to produce goods for markets outside of the area; (b) jobs in service industries that exceed the norm per capita are assumed to be producing for markets outside of the area (hence that portion of those service industries is said to be producing tradable services).

Economic base industries are considered to be those that drive overall growth:

• Agriculture, mining and manufacturing • Exportable services (higher order education and health care, business services) • Tourism services (retail sales, accommodation, food, recreation, entertainment)

Without economic base growth, overall growth typically will not occur:

• EB growth drives employment and population growth • Population growth drives community base growth • CB growth drives additional population growth

In Exhibit 5 the “norms per capita” are developed by comparing jobs per 1,000 persons by industry in Ignace to jobs per 1,000 persons by industry Ontario-wide. Where the Township’s jobs-per-person ratio exceeds that of the province in individual service industries it is assumed the excess number represent workers producing services for non-residents.

For example, the Township’s ratio for food and accommodation at 70 jobs per 1,000 people is higher than the Ontario-wide average of 31 in 2016. The difference – 39 jobs per 1,000 residents or 47 jobs out of a total of 85 jobs in food and accommodation services – reflects food and accommodation being provided to people visiting Ignace from nearby to obtain such services where such services are not available. In a similar vein there are “excess” jobs in transportation and warehousing; education and government, indicating the Township serves as a regional centre for these services as well.

Exhibit 5 reveals that 171 of the Township’s 440 jobs overall in 2016 are considered to be economic base jobs, or 39 percent of the total. Within the economic base group (see the column EB under Ignace) the major industries are food and accommodation (47), agriculture and other primary (30), manufacturing (25), transportation and warehousing (24), education (19), government (15) and construction (11). Census data for 2001, 2006 and 2016 and our estimates

P a g e 147 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

for 20111 reveal Ignace’s economic base jobs declined significantly from about 278 in 2001 to 171 in 2016.

Exhibit 5 The Township of Ignace Economic Base and Community Base Jobs in 2016

Ontario Ignace Ignace

Population and employment by industry Employed / 1,000 Employed / 1,000 EB CB

Total population 13,448,494 --- 1,210 ------

Total employment by place-of-work 5,867,270 436 440 364 171 269

Agriculture, other primary 88,450 7 30 25 30 0

Mining, oil and gas 24,705 2 0 0 0 0

Utilities 43,785 3 0 0 0 0

Construction 213,400 16 30 25 11 19

Manufacturing 624,260 46 25 21 25 0

Wholesale trade 238,335 18 0 0 0 0

Retail trade 707,530 53 20 17 0 20

1 Since the National Household Survey that year did not provide detailed employment by industry data for the Township. P a g e 148 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Transportation, warehousing 232,090 17 45 37 24 21

Information, culture 153,455 11 0 0 0 0

Finance, insurance 483,235 36 15 12 0 15

Professional, scientific, technical services 497,790 37 10 8 0 10

Other business services 234,280 17 15 12 0 15

Education 460,690 34 60 50 19 41

Health, social services 680,110 51 45 37 0 45

Arts, entertainment, recreation 119,330 9 0 0 0 0

Accommodation, food 420,400 31 85 70 47 38

Other services 257,000 19 10 8 0 10

Government 388,425 29 50 41 15 35

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

We understand that significant local changes – development of new mining facilities in the Ring of Fire and/or development of a nuclear waste facility in the Ignace Area (the Adaptive Phased Management Project, or the APM Project) – could have significant impacts on the Ignace area’s prospects.

We will address these two potential futures for the Township in separate sections below.

First we consider the Township’s future in the absence of either of these factors. From this point forward this alternative will be called the Base Case.

The Future of Township of Ignace: The Base Case

Drawing on metroeconomics’ projections for employment province-wide by industry, and growing Ignace’s EB jobs by industry at the rates expected province-wide, we expect the Township’s EB jobs will gradually increase from 171 in 2016 to 247 by 2041. The continued flat-lining of jobs in manufacturing and agriculture/other primary will be offset by job increases in all other EB industries in Ignace, especially in food and accommodation and in transportation

P a g e 149 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

and warehousing. The past and projected future trends for Ignace’s economic base jobs are summarized in Exhibit 6 on the following page.

It was noted earlier that the Baby-Boomer-retirement-phenomenon will occur in every community throughout Canada. As of 2016 the Baby Boomers were between the ages of 50 and 70. Exhibit 7 illustrates the extent to which Baby Boomers account for a much greater share of Ignace’s total population than is the case Ontario-wide. The relatively strong Boomer presence in Ignace reflects the fact that its population has generally been declining since the mid-80s, especially since 2001; that people aged 20 to 40 are the mobile members of society; that in 2001 the Boomers were 35 to 55 years of age and thus not in a high-mobility age bracket; and that therefore most Boomers remained in Ignace while their offspring sought employment elsewhere.

The combination of gradual gains in the number of Economic Base jobs in Ignace, coupled with the need to replace retiring Baby Boomers, means the total population of Ignace in the Base Case projection will grow at a modest pace in the years ahead. This upward trend will reverse the declining trend in population underway in Ignace since the mind 80s.

P a g e 150 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 6: Base Case The Township of Ignace Economic Base Jobs 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 151 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 7 The Township of Ignace and Ontario Population by Age and Gender as a Percent Share of the Total in 2016

90+ Males Females 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 40-44 Ignace 35-39 30-34 Ontario 25-29 20-24 15-19 10-14 05-09 00-04

-6.0 -4.0 -2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0

Source: Statistics Canada

These two factors can be expected to lead to an increase in Ignace’s population from its current level of 1,210 to about 1,650 by 2041 (Exhibit 8 on the following page).

In other words, in the Base Case projection the Township’s total population will not reach the level of 2,499 it achieved in 1981 within the span of this assessment (that is, before 2041).

P a g e 152 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 8: Base Case The Township of Ignace Total Population 1971 to 2016 (Actual) and 2021 to 2041 (Projected)

3,000

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

Exhibit 9 reveals that the population gain of about 440 in Ignace between 2016 and 2041 will occur across all age groups (persons 20 to 74 will increase by 182, persons 74 and over by 179 and persons under 20 by 78). The number of employed persons by place-of-residence (POR) will increase over that span by 177, or by an amount about equal to the increase in the number of persons aged 20 to 74.

P a g e 153 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 9: Base Case The Township of Ignace Population by Major Age Group and Total Employed (POR) 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

The total population of Ignace is anticipated to grow by 439 between 2016 and 2041 (from 1,210 in 2016) while the number of households – and therefore the number of dwellings occupied – is anticipated to increase by 281 (from 590 in 2016). See Exhibit 10 on the following page.

The number of people per household fell between 2001 and 2016 from 2.70 to 2.11. Over the period from 2016 to 2041 that ratio should gradually drop further to 1.93 persons per household. (See Exhibit 10.) Whether 281 new dwelling units will be required over that span to match the expected increase in households depends on the extent to which unoccupied-but-suitable-for- occupancy units exist in Ignace.

P a g e 154 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 10: Base Case The Township of Ignace Population and Households 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

Exhibit 11 on the following page summarizes the key variables for the Base Case projection described here. Note that in Exhibit 11 employed by place-of-work includes both the Economic Base and the Community Base components of total employment.

The Base Case projection calls for the total population of Ignace to grow by 60 between 2016 and 2021, by 91 between 2021 and 2026, then by 107, 104 and 76 in each consecutive five year period thereafter. The projected uneven pace reflects the uneven impact retiring Baby Boomers will have on the supply of labour in Ignace between 2026 and 2036; that it is over the span that net migration will need to reach its peak.

Over the 2016 to 2041 span total employment will grow by 215 (from 440 in 2016 to 655 in 2041, or by 49 percent over that 25 year span). The greatest gains will occur in food and accommodation (by 85 persons or by 100 percent in relative terms) followed by 34 (75 percent) in health and social services, 27 (45 percent) in education, 27 (60 percent) in transportation and warehousing and 10 (33 percent) in construction.

P a g e 155 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 11: Base Case The Township of Ignace Base Case Projection 2016 to 2041 Summary of Key Variables

2016-2041

Key Variables 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 Change AAPC

Total population 1,210 1,270 1,362 1,469 1,573 1,649 439 1.5

5 year change -5 60 91 107 104 76 439 -----

Sources of population change

Births (5 year cumulative) 29 32 43 56 70 73 275 -----

Deaths (5 year cumulative) 56 69 91 114 130 137 542 -----

Net Natural (births less deaths) -27 -37 -48 -58 -60 -64 -267 -----

Net migration (5 year cumulative) 22 98 139 165 164 140 706 -----

Population by major age group 1,210 1,270 1,362 1,469 1,573 1,649 439 1.5

Persons 00-14 160 149 148 163 207 239 79 2.0

Persons 15-19 70 64 71 69 56 68 -2 -0.1

Persons 20-24 45 77 76 82 82 64 19 1.7

Persons 25-34 85 130 190 255 268 255 170 8.0

Persons 35-44 115 92 104 164 245 309 194 6.8

P a g e 156 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Persons 45-54 170 128 135 113 126 196 26 0.6

Persons 55-64 275 250 185 143 148 122 -153 -2.2

Persons 65-74 210 249 260 239 176 136 -74 -1.4

Persons 75+ 80 133 193 240 265 259 179 9.0

Total dwellings 590 623 697 759 814 865 275 1.9

Single-detached 505 553 621 673 706 727 222 1.8

All other types 85 70 76 86 108 138 53 2.5

Persons per unit 2.05 2.04 1.95 1.94 1.93 1.91 -0.14 -----

Total employed by place-of-work 440 472 511 557 606 655 215 2.0

Agriculture, forestry 30 27 28 29 29 29 -1 -0.1

Mining, oil and gas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Utilities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Construction 30 32 34 36 38 40 10 1.3

Manufacturing 25 26 26 26 27 26 1 0.2

Wholesale trade 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Retail trade 20 21 22 23 24 25 5 1.1

Transportation, warehousing 45 50 55 61 66 72 27 2.4

Information, culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Finance, insurance, real estate 15 17 18 19 21 22 7 1.9

Professional, scientific, technical services 10 11 12 13 14 15 5 1.8

Other business services 15 16 17 18 19 21 6 1.5

Education 60 64 69 75 81 87 27 1.8

P a g e 157 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Health, social services 45 50 56 63 71 79 34 3.0

Arts, entertainment, recreation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Accommodation, food 85 95 110 128 149 170 85 4.0

Other services 10 11 11 12 12 13 3 1.1

Government 50 52 53 54 55 56 6 0.5

GDP Total ($2007 millions) 30.8 34.1 38.4 43.5 49.2 55.3 24 3.2

Manufacturing 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 0 1.2

All other industries 29.3 32.5 36.6 41.7 47.3 53.3 24 3.3

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

The Future of the Township of Ignace: The Ring of Fire Case

News reports in August 2017 indicated that the Ring of Fire could hold up to $60 billion worth of mineral deposits. Assuming a 50 year life span suggests annual production from the area could average $1.2 billion in constant dollars. Assuming production starts modestly in 2022 and gradually ramps up to $1.2 billion per year beyond 2027 suggests Ontario’s total GDP from mining operations could exceed our Base Case assumptions by about 15 percent in each year from 2027 through to 2041 (and of course beyond). Assuming output per worker in the Ring of Fire area matches that projected for mining workers province-wide suggests mining employment would exceed Base Case expectations by 4,000 to 5,000 person years each year over the 2027 to 2041 span.2 These estimates represent the direct impacts of the Ring of Fire on Ontario’s economy. They do not include the more modest but nevertheless positive direct impacts that would be generated during the construction phase.

Ignace is strategically positioned to benefit from the indirect and induced impacts of developing and operating the Ring of Fire facilities. Most of Ignace’s current Economic Base jobs represent indirect and induced impacts of existing mining operations in Northern Ontario. We have

2 Note that these estimates are similar to those developed by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in a 2014 report entitled Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Economic Potential of Ontario’s Ring of Fire.

P a g e 158 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

assumed here that, while the Ring of Fire is likely to increase overall Ontario mining production and employment by about 15 percent each year from 2027 to 2041 compared to the base case, it is likely to impact Ignace’s EB employment by 45 percent each year over that span. In other words we have assumed a disproportionately strong impact on the economy of Ignace because of its strategic location.

Based on these assumptions the EB job base of Ignace would reach 343 in 2041 instead of 247 as projected for the Base Case. This in turn means the total population of Ignace in 2041 would reach 2,204 in the Ring of Fire Case compared to 1,649 in the Base Case, a difference of 555. Total employment on a place-of work basis (including both EB and CB jobs) would reach 889 compared to 655, a difference of 234, and the total number of households would reach 1,115 compared to 856, a difference of 259.

Exhibit 12 illustrates the projections for the population of the Township by major age group and for total employment on a place-of-residence basis for the Ring of Fire Case.

Exhibit 13 illustrates the projections for the total population and total number of households for the Ring of Fire Case.

Exhibit 14 tabulates the projected values for various key indicators for the Ring of Fire Case.

P a g e 159 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 12 Population by Major Age Group and Total Employed (POR) 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 160 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 13 The Township of Ignace Population and Households 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

Exhibit 14 Ring of Fire Case Projection 2016 to 2041 Summary of Key Variables

2016-2041

Key Variables 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 Change AAPC

Total population 1,210 1,270 1,854 2,051 2,146 2,204 994 3.3

P a g e 161 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5 year change -5 60 583 198 95 58 994 -----

Sources of population change

Births (5 year cumulative) 29 32 60 107 113 96 408 -----

Deaths (5 year cumulative) 56 69 96 128 146 155 595 -----

Net Natural (births less deaths) -27 -37 -36 -21 -34 -59 -187 -----

Net migration (5 year cumulative) 22 98 619 219 129 117 1,181 -----

Population by major age group 1,210 1,270 1,854 2,051 2,146 2,204 994 3.3

Persons 00-14 160 149 219 271 336 354 194 4.9

Persons 15-19 70 64 92 88 76 104 34 2.0

Persons 20-24 45 77 128 101 98 81 36 3.2

Persons 25-34 85 130 370 455 350 269 184 8.7

Persons 35-44 115 92 154 274 434 489 374 13.0

Persons 45-54 170 128 164 149 181 305 135 3.2

Persons 55-64 275 250 221 172 174 154 -121 -1.8

Persons 65-74 210 249 296 277 204 158 -52 -1.0

Persons 75+ 80 133 209 264 293 289 209 10.4

Total dwellings 590 623 897 1,012 1,072 1,135 545 3.7

Single-detached 505 553 790 880 903 926 421 3.3

All other types 85 70 107 132 169 209 124 5.8

Persons per unit 2.05 2.04 2.07 2.03 2.00 1.94 -0.11 -----

P a g e 162 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Total employed by place-of-work 440 469 710 794 842 889 449 4.1

Agriculture, forestry 30 27 40 42 42 41 11 1.5

Mining, oil and gas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Utilities 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Construction 30 32 47 51 53 54 24 3.2

Manufacturing 25 26 38 39 38 37 12 1.9

Wholesale trade 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Retail trade 20 21 30 33 33 34 14 2.8

Transportation, warehousing 45 50 77 87 93 98 53 4.7

Information, culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Finance, insurance, real estate 15 16 24 27 28 29 14 3.8

Professional, scientific, technical services 10 11 16 18 19 19 9 3.8

Other business services 15 15 23 25 26 28 13 3.3

Education 60 64 96 107 113 118 58 3.9

Health, social services 45 49 76 88 96 105 60 5.4

Arts, entertainment, recreation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Accommodation, food 85 95 155 185 208 233 148 7.0

Other services 10 10 15 16 17 17 7 2.9

Government 50 52 74 77 77 76 26 2.1

GDP Total ($2007 millions) 30.8 33.9 53.4 62.0 68.4 75.1 44 5.8

Manufacturing 1.5 1.6 2.5 2.7 2.7 2.8 1 3.3

All other industries 29.3 32.2 50.9 59.3 65.6 72.3 43 5.9

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 163 | 185

The Future of the Township of Ignace: The APM Project Case

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) retained AECOM to carry out an economic impact study in 2015 entitled Economic Modelling Report for the APM Project Located in the Area Near Ignace, Ontario. The report provides estimates of the direct, indirect and induced impacts of the APM project on Ignace should Ignace be the chosen location for the project. It also provides a 159 year timetable for the various stages of the development.3

The 2015 report notes on page 1 that “the selection of a preferred site for the APM project is several years away”. In view of this we assumed the first stage of development will begin five years from now in 2022. We used the direct impact estimates from the NWMO report as inputs to our projection system. Our system, in turn, develops estimates of the indirect and induced impacts of the project on Ignace. Our estimates of these impacts are close (not surprisingly) to those estimated in the NWMO report.

We followed the timing of the project stages as suggested in the NWMO report. We assumed siting activities would span the years 2022 to 2028, initial licensing 2029 to 2032, construction 2033 to 2042 and operations 2043 and beyond. This means the horizon year of the projections developed here for Ignace occurs before production from the APM project is expected to begin.4

Given the time profile suggested for the project by NWMO it comes as no surprise that the major direct, indirect and induced impacts of the project on the population, employment and dwellings in Ignace do not take hold until 2033.

Our projection system estimates the following: The EB job base of Ignace would reach 612 in 2041 instead of 247 as projected for the Base Case. This in turn means the total population of Ignace in 2041 would reach 3,754 in the APM Case compared to 1,649 in the Base Case, a difference of 2,105. Total employment on a place-of work basis (including both EB and CB jobs) would reach 1,543 compared to 655, a difference of 888, and the total number of households would reach 1,793 compared to 856, a difference of 937.

Exhibit 15 illustrates the projections for the population of Ignace by major age group and for total employment on a place-of-residence basis for the APM Case.

Exhibit 16 illustrates the projections for the total population and total number of households for the APM Case.

Exhibit 17 tabulates the projected values for several key indicators for the APM Case.

3 See Table 2 on page 8 of the document Economic Modelling Report for the APM Project Located in the Area Near Ignace, Ontario prepared in August 2015 by AECOM for the NWMO.

4 We will have more to say about the period beyond 2041 for all three cases in a subsequent section of this report.

P a g e 164 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 15 Population by Major Age Group and Total Employed (POR) 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 165 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 16 The Township of Ignace Population and Households 2001 to 2041

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

Exhibit 17 APM Project Case Projection 2016 to 2041 Summary of Key Variables

2016-2041

Key Variables 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 Change AAPC

Total population 1,210 1,290 1,419 1,527 3,711 3,754 2,544 8.4

P a g e 166 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

5 year change -5 80 130 108 2,184 43 2,544 -----

Sources of population change

Births (5 year cumulative) 29 32 47 61 213 275 628 -----

Deaths (5 year cumulative) 56 69 92 116 157 181 615 -----

Net Natural (births less deaths) -27 -37 -45 -55 56 93 13 -----

Net migration (5 year cumulative) 22 117 175 162 2,128 -50 2,532 -----

Population by major age group 1,210 1,290 1,419 1,527 3,711 3,754 2,544 8.4

Persons 00-14 160 152 158 175 564 706 546 13.7

Persons 15-19 70 65 73 71 109 134 64 3.6

Persons 20-24 45 79 80 84 223 106 61 5.4

Persons 25-34 85 135 210 269 1,154 750 665 31.3

Persons 35-44 115 93 110 178 631 920 805 28.0

Persons 45-54 170 129 139 116 225 425 255 6.0

Persons 55-64 275 252 190 147 222 188 -87 -1.3

Persons 65-74 210 250 265 244 252 191 -19 -0.4

Persons 75+ 80 134 195 243 331 335 255 12.8

Total dwellings 590 630 721 784 1,707 1,808 1,218 8.3

Single-detached 505 559 641 693 1,434 1,445 940 7.4

All other types 85 72 80 91 273 363 278 13.1

Persons per unit 2.05 2.05 1.97 1.95 2.17 2.08 0.03 -----

P a g e 167 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Total employed by place-of-work 440 476 534 581 1,484 1,543 1,103 10.0

Agriculture, forestry 30 27 28 29 29 29 -1 -0.1

Mining, oil and gas 0 0 0 0 22 22 22 0.0

Utilities 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 0.0

Construction 30 32 35 37 138 139 109 14.5

Manufacturing 25 26 26 26 110 109 84 13.5

Wholesale trade 0 0 0 0 63 63 63 0.0

Retail trade 20 22 23 24 77 78 58 11.5

Transportation, warehousing 45 50 56 62 127 134 89 7.9

Information, culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Finance, insurance, real estate 15 20 28 30 65 66 51 13.6

Professional, scientific, technical services 10 11 12 13 95 96 86 34.5

Other business services 15 16 17 19 55 56 41 11.1

Education 60 65 71 77 158 164 104 6.9

Health, social services 45 50 58 65 167 179 134 11.9

Arts, entertainment, recreation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Accommodation, food 85 95 113 131 238 268 183 8.6

Other services 10 11 11 12 29 29 19 7.7

Government 50 52 55 56 108 106 56 4.5

GDP Total ($2007 millions) 30.8 34.8 41.5 46.9 168.5 183.6 153 19.9

Manufacturing 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 7.9 8.3 7 17.7

All other industries 29.3 33.2 39.7 45.0 160.5 175.3 146 20.0

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 168 | 185

The Future of the Township of Ignace: All of the Above

The Base Case projection described above represents a “business as usual” outcome whereby the population, employment and households/dwellings of Ignace grow in the future against the backdrop of a growing Ontario economy and of communities dealing with Baby Boomer retirements.

The Ring of Fire Case assumes a reasonable potential profile for the development of the Ring of Fire area in Northern Ontario and of its potential impact on Ignace. The profile here is considered a plausible one. But there is no doubt a wide range of opinion surrounding timing of the Ring of Fire development and surrounding its likely relative impact on Ignace. The key take- away here is that development of the Ring of Fire area will have positive impacts on the potential growth of Ignace.

In a similar vein, the APM Project Case assumes a reasonable potential profile for the development of this project should it occur near Ignace. Again, the profile is considered a plausible one. But there is no doubt a wide range of opinion surrounding timing of the project development and surrounding its likely relative impact on Ignace. The key take-away here is that development of the APM Project near Ignace will have a significant positive impact on the future population and employment of Ignace.

Finally, it is possible that development of the Ring of Fire will occur in Northern Ontario and that the APM Project will go ahead near Ignace. This possibility results in a fourth possible future for Ignace, one that includes All of the Above.

Because both the Ring of Fire and the APM Project will have significant impacts on Ignace, and because most of the impacts will occur after 2041, we have extended all four projections through to the year 20715 to provide a full build-out context to what could happen to the Township of Ignace in the future.

Exhibit 18 compares the population projections for Ignace to 2071 for the four projection cases.

Exhibit 19 compares the employment by place-of-work projections for Ignace to 2071 for the four alternatives.

Exhibit 20 tabulates the key projection numbers for 2041 and 2071 for each of the four alternatives.

5 metroeconomics works with many clients in the transportation consulting area. They typically require projections 50 years into the future. Thus our base case projections across all of Canada cover the span from 2016 to 2071. We have taken advantage of this base data set to extend the projections here for Ignace to 2071. P a g e 169 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 18 Population 1971 to 2071

6,000

5,000

4,000 Base Case

APM Case 3,000

ROF Case

2,000 All Case

1,000

0 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 2051 2061 2071

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 170 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Exhibit 19 Employment by Place-of-Work 2001 to 2071

3,000

2,500

2,000 Base Case

APM Case

1,500

ROF Case

1,000 All Case

500

0 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 2051 2061 2071

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

Exhibit 20 Population, Employment and Households 2016, 2041 and 2071

Level Change

2016 2041 2071 16-41 41-71 16-41

P a g e 171 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Population

Base Case 1,210 1,650 2,260 440 610 1,050

APM Case 1,210 3,750 4,920 2,540 1,170 3,710

ROF Case 1,210 2,200 2,770 990 570 1,560

All Case 1,210 4,310 5,420 3,100 1,110 4,210

Employed POW

Base Case 440 660 1,030 220 370 590

APM Case 440 1,540 2,280 1,100 740 1,840

ROF Case 440 890 1,260 450 370 820

All Case 440 1,780 2,510 1,340 730 2,070

Households

Base Case 590 860 1,130 270 270 540

APM Case 590 1,810 2,420 1,220 610 1,830

ROF Case 590 1,130 1,410 540 280 820

All Case 590 2,070 2,720 1,480 650 2,130

Note: Figures in the above table have been rounded to the nearest 10.

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 172 | 185

Conclusion

The projection alternatives for the Township of Ignace presented here are based on differing assumptions regarding the magnitude and timing of potential future economic outcomes. The path assumed for mining activity in Ontario in the Base Case could be higher or lower. The direct impacts on the Township of developing the Ring of Fire could exceed or fall short of those assumed here. An APM Project located near the Township could start earlier or later than is assumed here.

In spite of these uncertainties, the following conclusions are valid:

• In the absence of the development of the Ring of Fire, the APM Project or some other major Northern Ontario development, the population of the Township of Ignace is unlikely to return to its peak level of about 2,500 people before 2071.

• The APM Project would have the greatest impact on the future of Ignace. But the greatest impacts of this project are unlikely to occur until the 2030s even if it starts earlier than assumed here. A nearby APM Project would take the Township’s future population to a level more than twice that of its previous peak of 2,500.

• Though we assumed a disproportionately high impact of the Ring of Fire on the Township its population does not reach its previous peak level in this alternative until well beyond 2041.

• If both the Ring of Fire and a nearby APM Project go ahead the Township will reach its previous peak total population level of 2,500 by around 2031 and it will reach 4,300 by 2041.

Highlights of the Projections for the Township of Ignace

The highlights of the projections for Township of Ignace’s population, households/dwellings and employment include the following:

• Our report reveals that 171 of the Township’s 440 jobs overall in 2016 are considered to be economic base jobs, or 39 percent. Within the economic base group the major industries are food and accommodation (47), agriculture and other primary (30), manufacturing (25), transportation and warehousing (24), education (19), government (15) and construction (11). Ignace’s economic base jobs declined significantly since the turn of the century from about 278 in 2001 to 171 in 2016.

• The combination of gradual gains in the future in the number of Economic Base jobs in Ignace, coupled with the need to replace retiring Baby Boomers, means the total population of Ignace in the Base Case (“business as usual”) projection will grow at a

P a g e 173 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

modest pace in the years ahead thus reversing the decline in population underway since the mind 80s. These two factors can be expected to lead to an increase in Ignace’s population from its 2016 level of 1,210 to about 1,650 by 2041.

• Ignace is strategically positioned to benefit from the indirect and induced impacts of developing and operating the Ring of Fire facilities. Ring of Fire development means the total population of Ignace in 2041 would reach 2,204 compared to 1,649 in the Base Case, a difference of 555. Total employment on a place-of work basis would reach 889 compared to 655, a difference of 234, and total households would reach 1,115 compared to 856, a difference of 259.

• Given the time profile suggested for the APM Project by NWMO it comes as no surprise that the major direct, indirect and induced impacts of the project on the population, employment and dwellings in Ignace are not likely to take hold until 2033. Our projection system estimates the following: The total population of Ignace in 2041 would reach 3,754 in the APM Case compared to 1,649 in the Base Case, a difference of 2,105. Total employment on a place-of work basis (including both EB and CB jobs) would reach 1,543 compared to 655, a difference of 888, and the total number of households would reach 1,793 compared to 856, a difference of 937.

• It is possible that development of the Ring of Fire will occur in Northern Ontario and that the APM Project will go ahead near Ignace. This possibility results in a fourth potential future for Ignace, one that includes All of the Above. Because both the Ring of Fire and the APM Project will have significant impacts on Ignace, and because most of the impacts will occur after 2041, we extended all four projections through to the year 2071 to provide an appropriate context to what could happen to Ignace between now and 2041.

These projections are summarized in the table on the following page.

Highlights Table Comparison of Projections The Township of Ignace Population, Employment and Households 2016, 2041 and 2071

Level Change

2016 2041 2071 16-41 41-71 16-41

P a g e 174 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

Population

Base Case 1,210 1,650 2,260 440 610 1,050

APM Case 1,210 3,750 4,920 2,540 1,170 3,710

ROF Case 1,210 2,200 2,770 990 570 1,560

All Case 1,210 4,310 5,420 3,100 1,110 4,210

Employed POW

Base Case 440 660 1,030 220 370 590

APM Case 440 1,540 2,280 1,100 740 1,840

ROF Case 440 890 1,260 450 370 820

All Case 440 1,780 2,510 1,340 730 2,070

Households

Base Case 590 860 1,130 270 270 540

APM Case 590 1,810 2,420 1,220 610 1,830

ROF Case 590 1,130 1,410 540 280 820

All Case 590 2,070 2,720 1,480 650 2,130

Note: Figures in the above table have been rounded to the nearest 10.

Source: Statistics Canada and metroeconomics

P a g e 175 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

APPENDIX F – Draft Table of Contents for the Official Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the Official Plan 1.2 Basis of the Official Plan 1.3 Effect of the Official Plan 1.4 How to use this Official Plan 2. Vision and Goals 2.1 Vision 2.2 Goals 3. General Land Use Policies 3.1 Accessory Uses 3.2 Affordable Housing 3.3 Aggregate Resources 3.4 Archaeological resources 3.5 Bed and Breakfast Establishments 3.6 Climate Change 3.7 Communications and Telecommunications Infrastructure 3.8 Community Gardens 3.9 Crown Land 3.10 Cultural Heritage Resources 3.11 Drinking Water Source Protection 3.12 Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution 3.13 Forestry 3.14 Garden Suites 3.15 Gas Transmission Facilities (TransCanada Pipeline) 3.16 Home Industries 3.17 Home Occupations 3.18 Intensification 3.19 Land Use Compatibility 3.19.1 Minimum Distance Separation

P a g e 176 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

3.20 Potentially Contaminated Sites 3.21 Second Units (Secondary Dwelling Units) 3.22 Wayside Pits and Quarries, Portable Concrete and Asphalt Plants 3.23 Wildland Fire Hazards 4. Urban Land Use Designations 4.1 Residential Area 4.2 Commercial Area 4.3 Industrial Area 4.4 Parks and Open Space Area 4.5 Floodplain Area 5. Rural Land Use Designations 5.1 Rural Area 5.1.1 Seasonal Recreational Uses 5.1.2 Seasonal Residential Uses 5.1.3 Residential Uses 5.1.4 Airport Uses 5.1.5 Landfill Uses 5.1.6 Aggregate Extraction Use 5.2 Tourism Rural Commercial Area 5.3 Parks and Open Space Area 5.4 Environmental Protection Area 5.5 Landfill Protection Area 5.6 Watersource Protection Area 5.7 Floodplain Area 6. Natural Heritage and Constraints 6.1 Abandoned Mine Sites 6.2 Adjacent Lands 6.3 Archaeological Resources 6.4 Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest 6.5 Endangered and Threatened Species 6.6 Mineral Aggregate Resources 6.7 Mineral Mining Resources

P a g e 177 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

6.8 Natural Heritage Resources 6.9 Nesting Sites 6.10 Spawning Areas 6.11 Watercourses 6.12 Wetlands 6.12.1 Provincially Significant Wetlands 6.13 Wildlife Habitat 7. Services, Roads and Facilities 7.1 Community Hubs 7.2 Municipal Water and Sewage Services 7.3 Private Individual Sewage and Water Services 7.4 Roads and Highways 7.4.1 Local Roads 7.4.2 Private Roads 7.4.3 Provincial Highways 7.4.4 Shoreline Road Allowance 7.4.5 Unopened Roads 7.5 Stormwater Management 8. Land Division Policies 8.1 Plans of Subdivision and Plans of Condominium 8.2 Consents 8.2.1 Consents in the Settlement Area 8.2.2 Consents in the Rural Area 9. Implementation and Interpretation 9.1 Community Improvement 9.2 Environmental Impact Statement 9.2.1 Scoped EIS 9.2.2 Full Site EIS 9.3 Existing Non-Conforming Uses 9.4 Holding By-Law 9.5 Implementation 9.6 Interim Control By-Law

P a g e 178 | 185

TOWNSHIP OF IGNACE | OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW 2018-2019

9.7 Parkland Dedication 9.8 Pre-Application Consultation and Prescribed Information Applications 9.9 Property Maintenance By-law 9.10 Public Engagement 9.11 Section 37 9.12 Site Plan Control 9.13 Tariff of Fees By-Law 9.14 Temporary Use By-Law 9.15 Zoning By-Law 10. Administration 10.1 Interpretation of the Plan 10.2 Official Plan Amendments 10.3 Review of the Official Plan 10.4 Secondary Plans 10.5 Technical and Minor Amendments 11. Schedules

P a g e 179 | 185