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Erin is entering a period of significant growth. The Town's population is projected to double in the next thirty years. The Green Development Standards (GDS) is an opportunity for the Town to embed sustainability and GHG emissions reductions at the core of planning, design, construction and management of new development. This in turn will contribute to the public health, social equity, local economic development, climate change resilience, resource use, and the overall livability of Erin’s communities.
Green Development Standards (GDS) are an evaluation tool used by Municipalities to encourage more sustainable and resilient development. Green Development Standards include a set of mandatory or voluntary metrics that go beyond the requirements of the Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Building Code in areas including but not limited to energy efficiency, stormwater management, landscape performance, and measures of a complete community. These standards are integrated into the planning approvals process and will be used by staff to evaluate new development applications. Green Development Standards are currently in use across Ontario, including in the neighbouring municipalities of Caledon and Halton Hills.
The following proposed scope of work covers all essential aspects of the GDS creation process, ensuring a comprehensive and successful outcome:
- Background Research & Analysis
- Draft GDS
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Final GDS
- Implementation
Green Development Standards would be applicable to the following new construction types:
● Residential New Construction
● Commercial and Institutional New Construction
● Industrial New Construction
● Residential New Construction
● Commercial and Institutional New Construction
● Industrial New Construction
Green Development Standards would be required for applications submitted under the Planning Act:
● Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate any of the below;
● Block Plan
● Draft Plan of Subdivision;
● Draft Plan of Condominium (new developments);
● Site Plan
● Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments to facilitate any of the below;
● Block Plan
● Draft Plan of Subdivision;
● Draft Plan of Condominium (new developments);
● Site Plan