1.2 Interpretation
1.2.1 Vision / Conceptual Image
The Secondary Policy Plan contains, in addition to objectives and policies, a vision and a conceptual image for each Character Area or Theme Street. The vision describes the desired future of the area and reflects the general intent of the objectives and policies. Each conceptual image serves as a "mental map" which is provided solely to assist in the understanding of the respective vision. Neither the visions nor the conceptual images should be interpreted as policy statements or land use schedules.
1.2.2 Boundaries
The boundaries between Character Areas and/or Theme Streets as shown on Schedule B - Central Area Character Areas and Theme Streets shall generally be considered to be guidelines, except where they may coincide with roads, waterways, or other defined features. Where Character Area and/or Theme Street boundaries come together, an interface will be recognized, and reference to policies of the adjacent areas may be necessary.
1.2.3 Major Policy Elements in Primary Plan
The Major Policy Elements contained in the Primary Plan are issue based and apply universally across the entire Central Area. They represent planning policies which transcend all internal Central Area boundaries, and address important land use related functional issues, including the Central Area Vision and the Strategic Approach, growth management, general land use, urban design, pedestrian circulation, open space, leisure resource, transportation and infrastructure. Reference must be made to both the Ottawa Official Plan and the Secondary Policy Plan in Volume 2 for complete guidance on specific sites in the Central Area.
|
