Bylaw #642-2019 – Delia Municipal Development Plan Document
Delia, Alberta
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Village of Delia
Municipal Development Plan
Bylaw # 642-2019
August 1, 2019
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.
PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.
POLICY CONTEXT ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3.
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.
COMMUNITY CONTEXT ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.
POPULATION ................................................................................................................................................. 10
3.
SETTING THE STAGE FOR GROWTH ............................................................................................................. 11
3.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................................................... 15
6.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
6.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................................ 16
7.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
7.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
8.
TRANSPORTATION ...................................................................................................................................... 17
8.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
8.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
9.
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, SERVICING AND IMPROVEMENTS .............................................................................. 18
9.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
9.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
10.
ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 20
10.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
10.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
11.
COMMUNITY & RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................... 21
11.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
11.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
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12.
EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................. 22
12.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
12.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
13.
INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATION ................................................................................................................. 23
13.1.
GOALS ........................................................................................................................................................ 23
13.2.
POLICIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
14.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ......................................................................................................................... 24
14.1.
INTERPRETATION ........................................................................................................................................... 24
14.2.
IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................................................................... 24
14.3.
AMENDMENT ................................................................................................................................................. 24
14.4.
REVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
15.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ................................................................................................................................. 25
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1. Purpose and Background
1.1. Purpose
Development in the Village of Delia (Village) should respect and promote the communities vision:
A FRIENDLY, SAFE, EXTREMELY VISIBLE
COMMUNITY THAT OPERATES ON THE
CORE OF VOLUNTEERS THAT VALUE
SMALL TOWN LIVING
In order to achieve the Village's vision, development in the Village should be economically,
environmentally, and socially balanced. The Village should be a community where residents can enjoy
a high quality of life and where new residents come to live, work and play.
The goals and policies of the MDP apply to land within the Village boundary, and are intended to:
(1)
Define strategies for achieving the Village's aspirations and set priorities for the near and long
term future;
(2)
Establish policies and recommendations that will delineate how the Village can move towards
achieving its goals;
(3)
Protect and enhance past physical characteristics and traditions;
(4)
Guide the orderly and systematic physical growth of the community;
(5)
Establish the desirable direction for future community development;
(6)
Identify major current and potential constraints, issues and opportunities such as the need for
jobs, variety in housing types and densities, and infrastructure expansion, amongst others; and,
(7)
Be consistent with Provincial Land Use Policy.
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1.2. Policy Context
The Municipal Government Act (MGA), Statutes of Alberta, states that all municipalities within Alberta
must prepare and adopt a Municipal Development Plan (MDP).
The MDP is primarily a policy document that can be utilized as a framework within which both public
and private sector decision making can occur. The MDP covers issues of land use; transportation;
allocation of Reserves; future development, etc. The MDP acts as a framework in what the Village of
Delia aims for in the future, based on current trends and desires. The MDP is an evolving document,
which should be continually reviewed and updated as necessary.
As a policy document it is, for the most part, general in nature and long range in its outlook. The MDP
is a framework that is intended to guide decision-making, bylaw development and investment for the
future, providing a degree of certainty to the Council, administration, developers, and the public,
regarding the form and character of the community. The MDP also formally provides the means
whereby Council can evaluate immediate situations or proposals in the context of a long range plan for
The Village. It is also a guide for administration, developers, residents, and adjacent municipalities in
evaluating and understanding land-use decisions in the Village of Delia.
As such, all bylaws adopted and works undertaken in the community must be consistent with the
MDP. Concerning land use decision-making, the Land Use Bylaw serves as the regulatory document
and operates within the framework developed in the MDP process (refer to Figure 1).
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Figure 1 - Planning Hierarchy
Village of Delia Land Use Process and Hierarchy
Intermunicipal
Development
Plan
Municipal
Development
Plan
Area Structure Plans /
Area Redevelopment
Plans
Land Use Bylaw
Development Permits
Subdivision / Land Use
Designation
Secondary Permits
(Building, gas, electrical,
etc.)
Municipal
Government Act
Alberta Land Use Framework -
Red Deer Region
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The overall purpose of the Village MDP is to guide future growth and development to ensure that it is
sustainable, orderly, appropriate, complementary, efficient, and that it enhances the quality of life for
the residents of the Village. In addition, the MDP puts an emphasis on economic growth while
keeping the small community feel that has given the village its warm reputation. The MDP will take
strategic measures with clear, realistic policies to help nourish growth, community responsibility and
awareness, while respecting and maintaining the village's industrious past into the present.
It is envisioned that with increased development Delia will:
(1)
Be a safe, family-friendly, small-town atmosphere;
(2)
Be a community inclusive and welcoming to a diversity of individuals, with opportunities for each
age cohort (young families);
(3)
Be a community with varied housing options to attract and provide for a diverse number of
individuals with differing economic backgrounds;
(4)
Increase job opportunities and economic success through the encouragement and support of
local businesses;
(5)
Revive the vibrant historic main street, in the form of improved aesthetics and business growth;
(6)
Continue to develop and provide maintenance of valued recreational amenities; and,
(7)
Provide future land uses that promotes maximum efficiency for compatible growth, while
maximizing existing infrastructure.
1.3. Community Consultation
The MDP is a reflection of community values and objectives held by residents of the Village which
have been determined through input and consultation with residents and council. In preparing this
Plan, public feedback gathered at past community events was utilized. In addition, public consultation
specific to the Municipal Development Plan was undertaken. Targeted stakeholder meetings were
held with Council and Village administration. Community members were also invited to provide input
at a community open house. At all public engagement events community members were asked to
provide their feedback on future development of the Village. Additionally, in keeping with provincial
requirements, a public hearing was held between First Reading and Second Reading.
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2. Physical Environment
2.1. Community Context
Delia is a Village located along Highway 9 in central Alberta. The Village is boarded on all sides by
Starland County. Delia is located 30 km east of Morrin and 47 km northeast of Drumheller.
The Village has a Kindergarten to Grade 12 School and multiple recreation facilities including an
arena, curling rink and ball diamonds. Agriculture is one of the main employers in the region. The
Village has significant potential to support agricultural businesses which should be promoted with
future development.
Existing land use patterns set the stage for development of adjacent lands. The distribution of existing
commercial, industrial, recreational and educational facilities influences future development patterns.
Map 1 identifies existing and future development areas as envisioned by the MDP.
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Map 1: Future Land Use Concept
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2.2. Population
Figure 2 illustrates the population for the Village since 1996. Federal census collection is completed
every five years as the graph depicts. Population appears to have remained relatively stable with a
population of 208 in 1996 and a population of 216 2016.
With expanded economic development initiatives and continued investment in the community, the
Village hopes to maintain a stable population.
Figure 2 - Village of Delia Population 1996 - 2016
208
215
207
186
216
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
205
210
215
220
1996
2001
2006
2011
2016
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3. Setting the Stage for Growth
As the Village intends to grow it is important that we
explore where future growth will occur in the Village. It is
anticipated that a portion of future growth will occur within
existing areas where vacant lots exists, while at the same
time the majority of new development will expand into
currently undeveloped municipal areas.
3.1. Goals
(1)
To ensure the orderly, complementary, contiguous, and efficient development of the physical
environment within the Village.
(2)
To encourage the orderly and complementary use and development of the physical
environment adjacent to Starland County.
(3)
To identify future growth needs and directions for the Village and endeavour to ensure an
adequate supply of developable land.
3.2. Policies
(1)
All development and subdivision of land shall, whenever possible, adhere to the goals and
policies of this plan and follow the development concept as shown on Map 1.
(2)
Development and subdivision proposals that do not comply with the goals and policies of this
plan will require amending this plan to accommodate such proposals.
(3)
A high level of quality and aesthetic appeal will be encouraged in all development and
redevelopment.
(4)
Map 1: Future Land Use Concept depicts the long-term future development area concept the
Village.
(5)
Future new subdivision and development should generally be located in the area presented in
Map 1. Development shall:
a. Provide adequate buffering between new developments and existing developments to
reduce potential conflicts.
b. Demonstrate community need for the desired land use.
c. Any other requirements as deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
(6)
All statutory plans, non-statutory plans and non-statutory policies adopted by Council shall be
consistent with this plan.
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(7)
The Village encourages innovative developments. To facilitate such innovation, the Village
encourages early and ongoing conversations with administration and council.
(8)
The Village should give consideration to the following matters when reviewing proposed
developments and/or amendments to the Land Use Bylaw:
a. The goals and policies of this and other applicable statutory and non-statutory plans
and/or non-statutory policies adopted by Council;
b. The views of the public;
c. The physical characteristics of the subject and adjacent land;
d. The use of other land in the vicinity;
e. The availability of and possible impact on public and private utilities;
f. Access to and possible impact on the transportation systems;
g. The overall design; and
h. Any other matters which, in the opinion of Council, are relevant.
(9)
In compliance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act, no applications for subdivisions and/or development of schools, hospitals,
food establishments, or residences will be approved within 300 metres of the working areas of
the disposal area of the solid waste transfer station without the written consent of the Deputy
Minister of the Department of Environmental Protection.
(10) Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, the Village shall require that development and
subdivision applications in close proximity to oil and gas facilities meet the standards of the
Subdivision and Development Regulation and Energy Resources Conservation Board
guidelines.
(11) Higher utilization of existing infrastructure is encouraged through the appropriate infill
development.
(12) The Village may assume a role in land development, including acquisition, servicing and
subdivision, in order to ensure an adequate supply of land.
(13) Upon the subdivision of land, the Village will require the provision of Municipal Reserves to the
maximum amount provided for in the Municipal Government Act. The Village's preference is for
land dedication; however, money or a combination of money and land may be considered in
unique circumstances.
(14) The Village may require that new development and re-development be required to pay its fair
share of expanding existing or creating new public facilities and services for sanitary, water
storm water, roads and other community facilities through off-site levies.
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4. Economic Development
The Village is committed to economic development within the
Village and the region. The Village recognizes that diversification
of business development is important to the economy and will
support and promote opportunities for growth of a variety of
commercial and industrial uses.
Highway commercial is an important type of business
development in the Village. It should be provided with special
consideration to ensure transportation corridors remain safe and
efficient.
4.1. Goals
(1)
To further the economic vitality and sustainability of the local and area economy.
(2)
To develop a strong tourism sector in the local and area economy.
4.2. Policies
(1)
The Village supports, in principle, private economic development initiatives.
(2)
The Village may support economic development initiatives, whether on its own or in partnership
with the private sector.
(3)
The Village supports, whenever possible, joint economic development initiatives with other
municipalities in the region.
(4)
The Village should consider the development of an Economic Development Marketing Plan to
coordinate marketing efforts, both public and private, and to attract more businesses and
tourists and increase the length of their stay.
(5)
The Village encourages the development of the tourism industry in and around Delia. Such
development should not have adverse social, economic, or environmental impacts.
(6)
Tourism oriented development should benefit the residents of the Village and area by providing
greater economic, recreational, and cultural opportunities.
(7)
The Village and/or related agency should develop and maintain a registry of local businesses
and services in order to identify and then actively seek to fill gaps.
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5. Residential Development
The Village is composed of a multiple housing types
including single-detached houses, duplexes, manufactured
homes, multiple unit (apartments), multiple unit (attached),
modular, and secondary suites. The Village will promote
the continued development of multiple types of housing to
accommodate a diverse population. Additionally, the Town
will support the continued development of home
occupations within residential homes.
Future residential development shall provide the day-to-day needs of residents within residential
neighbourhoods. Therefore the design and development of these areas may include convenience
retail stores, live-work units, churches, parks, schools and other local community services.
5.1. Goals
(1)
A mixture of residential densities and tenure will be encouraged in the Village so that a variety
of housing is available.
(2)
High quality housing design, layout, site amenities and development will be promoted for all new
residential housing projects.
(3)
Provide for separation and buffering of residential neighbourhoods from incompatible land uses.
5.2. Policies
(1)
Future residential growth should be accommodated through:
a. Infill developments within the existing community; and
b. Comprehensively designed residential developments within the future development
areas as depicted on Map 1.
(2)
In residential areas, upon subdivision, the Village will require the provision of Municipal
Reserves be in the form of land in order to provide adequate buffering, open spaces, trail
development and school sites.
(3)
Although single-detached housing will be the dominant housing type, the Village supports the
provision of a wide range of housing types (including but not limited to, duplexes, manufactured
homes, multiple unit (apartments), multiple unit (attached), modular, and secondary suites) in
order to meet all of its housing needs.
(4)
Innovative residential designs are encouraged. The external design and finish of all residential
buildings should be of high quality and reflect or complement existing development.
(5)
Residential development within 1.5 kilometres of a sour gas facility shall be discouraged.
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6. Commercial Development
The Village supports continued development of
commercial enterprises to serve the Village and area
residents. Future commercial development shall be
encouraged and should be designed in an aesthetic
manner to enhance the streetscape and community.
6.1. Goals
(1)
To promote and encourage the provision of a full
range of goods and services for the residents of the
Village.
(2)
To minimize potential conflicts between commercial and non-commercial land uses.
(3)
To encourage aesthetically pleasing commercial development.
6.2. Policies
(1)
Future commercial should be accommodated through:
a. Infill developments within the existing community, with a focus on redevelopment on Main
Street.
b. Comprehensively designed commercial developments within the future development
areas as depicted on Map 1.
(2)
The Village will encourage and promote expansion of existing commercial enterprises within the
Village.
(3)
The Village will encourage and promote the creation of new commercial enterprises within the
Village.
(4)
The Village supports the concept of small convenience type commercial development, serving
the needs of the community.
(5)
The external design and finish of all commercial development should be of high quality and
reflect or complement existing development in the vicinity.
(6)
Home occupations are encouraged in residential districts provided they are secondary to the
residential use and do not detract from the amenities of the surrounding residential
neighbourhood. Specific standards and requirements will be governed by the Land Use Bylaw.
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7. Industrial Development
The Village has a wide range of industrial land uses
and business. Much of this development has been
established to support the agricultural and the oil and
gas industry.
Future industrial growth shall be encouraged by the
Village to provide services and employment
opportunities. Such growth should be balanced
against any negative externalities that could impact
adjacent landowners.
7.1. Goals
(1)
To accommodate a broad range of responsible industrial development.
(2)
To minimize potential conflicts between industrial and non-industrial land uses.
7.2. Policies
(1)
Future industrial should be accommodated through:
a. Infill developments within the existing community.
b. Comprehensively designed industrial developments within the future development areas
as depicted on Map 1.
(2)
The Village will encourage and promote expansion of existing industrial enterprises within the
Village.
(3)
The Village will encourage and promote the creation of new industrial enterprises within the
Village.
(4)
The Village will seek to minimize potential negative externalities associated with industrial
developments.
(5)
The Village may require an independent Environmental Impact Assessment to be completed
before permitting an industrial use that may potentially cause environmental or health problems.
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8. Transportation
A balanced, multi-modal transportation network which accommodates and balances the needs of
automobiles, pedestrians, cyclists shall be developed in the Village. The Village values streets and
roads as quality public streets and will strive to ensure future development safely and efficiently
accommodates all users. The road network should not be compromised by adjacent development.
8.1. Goals
(1)
To identify short and long term transportation needs of both the Village and the surrounding
region and strive to ensure that these needs are adequately met in a manner that is compatible
with existing and future development.
8.2. Policies
(1)
The Village may establish bylaws concerning off-site levies in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Government Act to finance the provision of off-site municipal infrastructure.
(2)
In future development areas road surfacing shall be done at the developer's expense upon 60%
development or within two (2) years of subdivision, whichever is sooner.
(3)
In future development areas new pedestrian sidewalks shall be installed at the developer's
expense upon 60% development or within two (2) years of subdivision, whichever is sooner.
(4)
The Village may restrict driveway access to developments along major transportation routes.
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9. Municipal Utilities, Servicing and Improvements
The provision and maintenance of infrastructure in the
Village improves the quality of life for residents and
visitors. Water systems, waste water systems and
solid waste management systems should be
facilitated so that they do not negatively impact the
natural environment or pose hazards to Village
residents.
The community's need for police/fire/ambulance
service shall be considered in the Municipality's land
use planning decisions.
9.1. Goals
(1)
To support the adequate, safe, and efficient provision of municipal and private utilities.
(2)
To ensure municipal services are provided in a timely and efficient manner.
9.2. Policies
(1)
Development in new areas must be preceded by the provision of utilities and services, or
satisfactory arrangements made for their provision.
(2)
The Village may establish bylaws concerning off-site levies in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Government Act to finance the provision of off-site municipal infrastructure.
(3)
The Village may require that developers install certain municipal improvements in excess of the
requirement for their particular development; if such a requirement is needed the Village will
endeavour to collect monies from the owners of benefiting lands with respect to new
construction which will utilize the municipal improvements.
(4)
The Village supports, whenever possible, the protection of regionally and locally significant
utilities from incompatible development.
(5)
New developments encroaching onto utility right-of-ways and Village owned lands should not be
permitted. Existing encroachments shall require encroachment agreements.
(6)
The Village supports the development, whenever possible, of partnerships neighbouring
municipalities for the efficient provision of municipal services.
(7)
The residents of the Village should, whenever possible, be provided with adequate, timely, and
efficient administrative services. This includes but is not limited to infrastructure development
and maintenance, snow removal, and garbage removal.
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(8)
Proposals for re-designation, subdivision and development shall accommodate design elements
that consider safety factors and facilitate accessibility by police, fire and ambulance services
and shall be reviewed and approved by police, fire and ambulance.
(9)
When considering proposals for subdivision or development, the Village shall require the
developer to seek appropriate measures to provide the proposed development with fire
protection.
(10) In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulations, a subdivision and/or
development application located within 1.5 kilometers of a sour gas facility must be circulated to
Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and the development must be consistent with the requirements
set out in the Subdivision and Development Regulations.
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10. Environment
The protection and management of environmental resources is important to quality of life. The
biophysical characteristics and environmental significance of lands shall be considered in land use
decisions. In accordance with all provincial legislation the conservation of environmentally significant
areas should be encouraged, including unique vegetation, riparian areas, topography, fish habitat and
wildlife habitat. The presence of significant archaeological and historical sites should be considered in
the Municipality's land use planning decisions.
10.1. Goals
(1)
To protect and preserve, whenever possible, existing natural areas.
(2)
To ensure that development does not unduly impact the natural environment.
(3)
To ensure that the natural environment does not jeopardize the health, safety, and quality of life
of the residents of the Village.
10.2. Policies
(1)
The Village supports the protection of environmentally sensitive and significant areas in their
natural state, more or less. Development in these areas may be limited to such things as public
trails, public signs, public parking facilities, and any development necessary to ensure public
safety.
(2)
The Village may require an environmental assessment/audit to be carried out on a site that is
the subject of a development proposal.
(3)
The Village will work with developers to ensure that developments do not have a significant
negative environmental impact on the Village.
(4)
The Village will utilize Environmental Reserve as mechanisms to protect environmentally
significant areas.
(5)
The Village discourages the use of Conservation Reserves to protect environmentally significant
features.
(6)
Through the subdivision process, the Village shall require that lands considered unsuitable for
development area dedicated as Reserve with the provisions of the MGA.
(7)
Lands dedicated as Environmental Reserve shall remain in their natural state and/or be used as
part of the public trail system where necessary to ensure a continuous integrated trail system.
(8)
The Village may require landscaping plans prepared by a Registered Landscape Architect as a
component of non-single family residential development permit applications.
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11. Community &
Recreational Development
The Village aspires to maintain and improve the
range and quality of community institutional facilities
and services as the provisions of community services
enhances the quality of life of residents and visitors.
Natural areas, recreational parks are also important
parts of life in the Village. With future growth, the
programming of recreational and community services
should be designed to accommodate the needs of a
growing community and diverse population.
11.1. Goals
(1)
To strive to provide community facilities that will enhance the provision of community services
associated with the social, cultural, educational, and recreational needs of the residents of The
Village.
11.2. Policies
(1)
The Village supports the development of pathways throughout the village.
(2)
The Village supports the development of linear green spaces which may be developed as
walkways to act as linkages between residential areas, schools, open spaces and community
facilities.
(3)
Future local playgrounds should be provided in residential developments as part of the
Municipal Reserve dedication resulting from future subdivisions. Whenever possible
playgrounds should be centrally located within each residential area and linked via walkways.
(4)
The Village supports the preservation of natural areas and natural vegetation within open
spaces whenever possible.
(5)
Public and quasi-public uses, such as residential care facilities, churches, and community
centres, will be permitted in residential areas provided they are located at or near
neighbourhood entry points and adequate buffering or separation is provided.
(6)
The Village encourages cooperation between the Village, Starland County, Delia Public Library,
Delia Agricultural Society and other community groups on the sharing of facilities and
resources.
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12. Education
The Village is dedicated to providing opportunities for
education to all residents and visitors. In 2018, The
Province of Alberta announced that the Kindergarten to
Grade 12 Delia School would be replaced.
12.1. Goals
(1)
To encourage the provision of the broadest and fullest range of educational opportunities for the
residents of The Village.
12.2. Policies
(1)
The Village will endeavour to cooperate with Prairie Land Regional Division #25 and the Delia
Library concerning the provision of educational resources and opportunities to the residents of
the Village.
(2)
At the time of subdivision the Village will work with the Prairie Land Regional Division #25 to
determine the allocation of future Municipal Reserve required for future school development.
(3)
The Village supports the continued growth and development of the Delia Library as a member
of the Marigold Library System.
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13. Intermunicipal
Cooperation
The Village recognizes the need for cooperative
intermunicipal and regional planning. The
Village is surrounded on all sides by Starland
County and is within close proximity to a number
of other municipalities including the Villages of
Morrin and Munson and the Hamlets of
Craigmyle and Michichi.
The Village is committed to good working relationships with regional municipalities and is committed to
joint ventures that ensure efficient and cost effective provisions of shared services within the region,
enhance natural systems, promote economic development and ensure compatibility between land
uses.
13.1. Goals
(1)
To undertake cooperative planning with Starland County.
(2)
To coordinate land use policies for the fringe areas which are mutually beneficial to both the
Village and the County.
(3)
To coordinate the provision of roads, facilities, and other services that serve residents of both
municipalities.
(4)
Be engaged with regional municipalities to take advantage of synergies between municipalities.
13.2. Policies
(1)
The Village will support the development of a Village/County Intermunicipal Development Plan
to address issues of mutual concern and to ensure that development in either municipality
complements the existing and future land uses of the other municipality.
(2)
The Village will discourage, whenever possible, development or uses that may have a negative
impact on adjacent uses in Starland County.
(3)
The Village will endeavour and collaborate with Starland County to establish suitable
"agriculture equipment" routes.
(4)
The Village will endeavour and collaborate with the Starland County to minimize conflicts
between development in the Village and development and agricultural operations in the County
along the municipal boundary.
(5)
The Village will follow the Intermunicipal Development Plan policies for any future annexation.
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14. Administrative Matters
14.1. Interpretation
(1)
The MDP is, for the most part, general in nature
and long range in its outlook. The MDP provides
the means whereby Council and Village
Administration can evaluate immediate situations or
proposals in the context of a long range plan for the
Village. In this regard, the boundaries between the
land uses shown on Map 1 - Future Land Use
Concept are not to be rigidly interpreted and the
specific boundaries shall be determined through
the designation of the Land Use Bylaw Districts.
(2)
Substantive variations from the policies contained within the MDP will require an amendment to
the MDP and any other affected plan.
(3)
The MDP contains "shall", "should", and "may" policies which are interpreted as follows:
a. "Shall" policies must be complied with;
b. "Should" policies mean compliance in principle, but is subject to the discretion of the
applicable authority on a case by case basis, and
c. "May" policies indicate that the applicable authority determines the level of compliance
that is required.
14.2. Implementation
(1)
The goals and policies of the MDP will be further refined and implemented through the
development, adoption, and day to day application of the Village/County Intermunicipal
Development Plan, statutory plans (area structure plans and area redevelopment plans), non-
statutory plans (outline plans, design schemes, etc.) and the Land Use Bylaw.
14.3. Amendment
(1)
Amendment of the MDP must follow the appropriate procedures as outlined in the Municipal
Government Act.
(2)
All statutory and non-statutory plans shall be consistent with the MDP and may require
amendment to ensure their compliance with the MDP.
14.4. Review
(1)
In order to ensure that the MDP is current, the entire plan should be reviewed approximately
every four years, preferably shortly after each municipal election.
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15. Glossary of Terms
(1)
"Developer" means an owner, agent or person, firm or company required to obtain or having
obtained a development permit.
(2)
"Development Permit" means a document authorizing a development issued pursuant to a land
use bylaw;
(3)
"Driveway" means a vehicle access route on the parcel which provides access to the driving
surface.
(4)
"Dwelling Unit" means a complete building or self-contained portion of a building, containing a
room or suite of rooms operated as a single housekeeping unit, intended to be used as a permanent
or semi-permanent domicile by one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living,
sleeping and sanitary facilities;
(5)
"Dwelling - Duplex" means a structure on a single lot containing two dwelling units, each of which
is totally separated from the other by a common party wall and having separate access to outside
grade. This may also be known as a dwelling - semi-detached;
(6)
"Dwelling - Manufactured Home" means a transportable, single or multiple section single dwelling
unit conforming to CAN/CSA Z240 MH Series certified standards at time of manufacture. It is ready
for residential occupancy upon completion of set-up in accordance with required factory
recommended installation instructions;
(7)
"Dwelling - Moved-On" means a structure from a previous location that has now been relocated to
a new parcel for use as a dwelling;
(8)
"Dwelling - Multiple Unit (Apartment)" means a residential building designed and built to contain
three or more dwelling units with shared services, facilities and outside entrances;
(9)
"Dwelling - Multiple Unit (Attached)" means a building designed and built to contain three or
more dwelling units separated from each other by a fire rated wall each unit having separate
entrances from grade level. (For purpose of this Bylaw, Garden, Linked, Row, Townhouses, four-
plex, five-plex, and six-plex units which meet this criteria are considered to be attached housing.);
(10) "Dwelling - Modular" means a prefabricated or factory built frame or shell which comprises the
wall or siding of a proposed dwelling. More specifically, a modular home represents only a section
of the dwelling and such a unit has neither chassis, running gear, nor its own wheels, but units may
be stacked side-by-side or vertically, and completed to form one or more complete dwelling unit(s)
for year-round occupancy. Modular homes are not to be considered as manufactured homes under
this Bylaw and will be congruent in appearance to conventional single detached dwellings;
(11) "Dwelling - Secondary Suite" means a self-contained Dwelling Unit that is located within a
primary Dwelling Unit, where both Dwelling Units are registered under the same land title;
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(12) "Dwelling - Single-Detached" means a building containing one dwelling unit only; but does not
include semi-detached one family dwellings or Manufactured homes;
(13) "Environmental Impact Assessment" means a comprehensive site analysis to determine the
potential impact of the proposed development on the site; the potential environmental impact of
the proposed development upon adjacent properties or land uses; and the potential environmental
impact of the proposed development upon the future land use potential of the property.
(14) "Farming" means the raising or production of crops, or animals, and includes a single residence
for the farmer, but does not include marijuana crops or a "Confined Feeding Operation" as defined
by the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (Chapter A-7, R.S.A. 2000) and all regulations and
amendments passed thereto.
(15) "Home Occupation" means any occupation, trade, profession, or craft carried on by an occupant
of an residential building or a use secondary to the residential use of the building, and which does
not change the residential nature of the building nor the neighborhood or have any exterior
evidence of such secondary use other than a small name plate, not exceeding 0.18m2 (2 sq. ft.) in
area. A home occupation does not include the outside storage of materials, goods or equipment,
nor the employment of more than one paid assistant other than the occupant and the occupant's
family;
(16) "Landscaping" means to change or modify the natural features of a site so as to make it more
attractive by adding lawns, trees, shrubs, ornamental plantings, fencing, walks, drives, or other
structures and materials;
(17) "MGA" means the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, 2000,
Chapter M-26, as amended.
(18) "Sour Gas Facility" as defined by the Subdivision and Development Regulations (AR 43/2002)
and all regulations and amendments passed thereto.
(19) "Subdivision" means the division of a parcel of land into one or more smaller parcels by a plan of
subdivision or other instrument.
(20) "Tiny Home" is a descriptor for the architectural and social movement that advocates living simply
in small homes. Generally, a floor area of less than 46 m2 (500 sq. ft.) is accepted to be a tiny
home, (also known as a "small house"). A tiny home which is utilized as a permanent dwelling
must conform to all requirements of the Alberta Building Code and the land use district
requirements in which the structure is situated, including number of units on a parcel and hookups
to utilities. For purposes of this Bylaw, a non-permanent structure, (not on a foundation), shall
adhere to the land use district requirements associated with the placement of a recreational
vehicle;
(21) "Village" means the Village of Delia.
(22) "Utility" means a utility as defined in the Act, as amended.