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How we develop, use and arrange our land is critical to achieving the Ontario Vision. 

Land is a finite and valuable resource. How we use it becomes a key factor in the City’s economic future. As stewards of the land, the City must plan for uses and development that adds value to the community in terms of function, design, and fiscal return. We are steadfast in our Vision, but the Policy Plan is flexible enough to accommodate the evolution of development types.

We desire Ontario to have distinct neighborhoods and activity centers, corridors, and districts; diversity of residential, employment, retail, entertainment, community, and recreational services; and a world-class airport which are connected through a unified mobility system. The Land Use Element reflects Ontario’s Vision to be a complete community


Purpose

The Land Use Element:

  • Designates the distribution, location, and balance of land uses.
  • Describes the desired build-out of Ontario
  • Describes building intensity standards for each land use.
  • Communicates population density.
  • Ensures compatibility between land uses.

Principles

The City believes:

  • Development that supports the Vision will strengthen the City’s economy.
  • New growth will enhance the quality of life in the entire community, including our existing neighborhoods.
  • Land uses and development should be consistent with the Vision while protecting the quality of life in existing neighborhoods.
  • Our development review process should incorporate flexible standards to achieve our Vision.
  • The way land is used and developed will determine our revenue base and expenditures.

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