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Preface

Table of Contents

Prologue

Section 1 - Introduction

• 1.1 – The Role of the Official Plan
• 1.2 – Structure of the Official Plan
• 1.3 – The Ottawa 20/20 Process and the Guiding Principles
• 1.4 – Ottawa’s Growth Management Plans
• 1.5 – Supporting Plans
• 1.6 – How the Guiding Principles are Addressed in the Official Plan
• 1.7 – Interpretation and Implementation of the Official Plan

Section 2 – Strategic Directions

• 2.1 – The Challenge Ahead
• 2.2 – Managing Growth
• 2.3 – Providing Infrastructure
• 2.4 – Maintaining Environmental Integrity
• 2.5 – Building Liveable Communities

Section 3 – Designations and Land Use

• 3.1 – Generally Permitted Uses
• 3.2 – Natural Environment
• 3.3 – Open Space
• 3.4 – Central Experimental Farm
• 3.5 – Greenbelt
• 3.6 – Urban Designations
• 3.7 – Rural Designations
• 3.8 – Solid Waste Disposal Sites
• 3.9 – Snow Disposal Facilities
• 3.10 – Airports
• 3.11 – Urban Expansion Study Area
• 3.12 – Development Community (Expansion Area)

Section 4 – Review of Development Applications

• 4.1 – Site-Specific Policies and Secondary Policy Plans
• 4.2 – Adjacent to Land-Use Designations
• 4.3 – Walking, Cycling, Transit, Roads and Parking Lots
• 4.4 – Water and Wastewater Servicing
• 4.5 – Housing
• 4.6 – Cultural Heritage Resources
• 4.7 – Environmental Protection
• 4.8 – Protection of Health and Safety
• 4.9 – Energy Conservation Through Design
• 4.10 –Parks and Greenspace Requirements
• 4.11 – Urban Design and Compatibility

Section 5 - Implementation

• 5.1 – Introduction
• 5.2 – Implementation Mechanisms by Authority under the Planning Act
• 5.3 – Other Implementation Policies
• 5.4 – Interpretation
• 5.5 – Monitoring and Measuring Performance
• 5.6 – Summary of Studies Referred to in the Official Plan

Section 6 - Schedules

Section 7 - Annexes

Section 8 – Glossary