Borden-Carleton desires an adequate supply and appropriate types of institutional uses which are properly sited and conveniently located to meet the needs of the community. In addition to meeting community service needs and improved quality of life, institutional uses contribute economic benefits to the community by providing employment, attracting other types of development, and generally increasing commercial sector activity. While institutional uses are generally desirable uses and are permitted in a wide range of locations, standards shall be established in the Development Bylaw to reduce any potential impacts, particularly in residential areas.

Objectives

• To support the development of a full range of institutional services within Borden-Carleton's financial capacity, to serve the needs of the community.

Policies

1. Borden-Carleton shall support high quality institutional facilities which are located and operated in accordance with community needs and are open and accessible to all residents.

2. Borden-Carleton shall consider proposals for new institutional uses in any land use designation provided there is access to a public road and services of sufficient capacity and where such a use does not have the potential to create negative impacts.

3. Borden-Carleton shall encourage agreements with the Western School Board to provide for the use of school gymnasia and facilities for community uses and the use of school properties for recreational ues where appropriate.

4. Borden-Carleton shall make every effort, where financially feasible, to make existing public facilities and/or buildings in the Community accessible to the physically challenged. All new institutional facilities must comply with the provincial barrier-free guidelines.

5. Borden-Carleton shall enter into negotiations with Provincial Library Services to ensure the feasibility of maintaining and expanding library services in Borden- Carleton.