Land Use Designations

Question 1

Defintion of Natural Core Areas

Answer 1

Areas with high concentrations of key natural heritage features, hydrologically sensitive features and land forms

Question 2

Definition of Natural Linkage Areas

Answer 2

Areas that act as central corrirdors connecting Natural Core Areas with river valleys

Question 3

Definition of Countryside Areas

Answer 3

Areas that provide an agricultural and rural transition and buffer between Natural Core Areas and Urbanized Settlement Areas

Question 4

Definition of Settlement Areas

Answer 4

Areas that reflect a range of existing communities planned by municipalities to reflect community needs and value

Question 5

What percent of the greenbelt are Natural Core Areas

Answer 5

38%

Question 6

What percent of the greenbelt are Natural Linkage Areas

Answer 6

24%

Question 7

What percent of the moraine are Countryside Areas

Answer 7

30%

Question 8

What percent of the greenbelt is Settlement Areas

Answer 8

8%

Question 9

Permitted uses of Natural Core Areas

Answer 9

• Agricultural Uses
• Resource Management
• Low intensity ; recreational
• Homes / buisnesses
• Infrastructre

Question 10

Permitted uses of Natural Linkage Areas

Answer 10

• Agricultural Uses
• Resource Management
• Recreational purposes
• Homes / buissness
• Infrastructure
• Aggregate resource operations

Question 11

Permitted uses of Countryside Areas

Answer 11

• Rural agriculture
• Economy
• Public services / facilities

Question 12

Permitted uses of Settlement Areas

Answer 12

• Urban uses
• Development