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## BYLAW NO. 09-2019 ## MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133 PROVINCE OF ALBERTA ## TOWN OF SPIRIT RIVER/VILLAGE OF RYCROFT/MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN BYLAW      A Bylaw of the Municipal District of Spirit River, in the Province of Alberta, to adopt the Town of Spirit River/Village of Rycroft/Municipal District of Spirit River Intermunicipal Development Plan. WHEREAS pursuant to Section 631 of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter M-26 two or more councils of municipalities that have common boundaries must adopt an intermunicipal development plan that includes those areas of land lying within their boundaries, as they consider necessary; AND WHEREAS the councils of the Town of Spirit River; the Village of Rycroft and the Municipal District of Spirit River have recognized the value of cooperating with respect to the planning of future land use and development along their municipal boundaries; NOW THEREFORE the Council of Municipal District of Spirit River in the Province of Alberta, enacts as follows: 1. The Town of Spirit River/Village of Rycroft/Municipal District of Spirit River Intermunicipal Development Plan, attached hereto, is adopted; 2. That this bylaw may be cited as the Town of Spirit River/Village of Rycroft/Municipal District of Spirit River Intermunicipal Development Plan; 3. This Bylaw shall come into effect upon the date of the final passage thereof. Read a first time this 6th day of November, 2019 Read a second time this 41th day or December 2019 Read a third time and finally passed this 4t. day of Alecember 2019 Tony Var Rootselaar, Reeve Dan Dibbelt, Chief Administrative Officer    ## INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Adopting Bylaws: MD of Spirit River No. 133 Bylaw No. 09-2019 Town of Spirit River Bylaw No. 968 Village of Rycroft Bylaw No. 213-19  October 2019 ## TABLE OF CONTENTS | SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ..1 | SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ..1 | |----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 1.1 | Purpose of Plan..... ...1 | | 1.2 | Enabling Legislation ...1 | | 1.3 | Plan Process ...1 | | 1.4 | Pian Context.. ..3 | | 1.5 | Plan Consistency... ....З | | 1.6 | Interpretation ..... ...3 | | SECTION 2: FUTURE GROWTH ESTIMATES ..4 | SECTION 2: FUTURE GROWTH ESTIMATES ..4 | | 2.1 | Population Growth .4 | | 2.2 | Land Requirements .4 | | SECTION 3: POLICY FRAMEWORK.. ...6 | SECTION 3: POLICY FRAMEWORK.. ...6 | | 3.1 | Plan Objectives. ..6 | | 3.2 | Plan Area. 6 | | 3.3 | General Development Policies . 6 | | 3.4 | Growth Areas.. ....7 | | 3.5 | Agriculture ...8 | | 3.6 | Country Residential Development... 8 | | 3.7 | Rural Industrial Development.... ..9 | | 3.8 | Natural Environment, Recreation and Open Space ...9 | | 3.9 | Infrastructure. 10 | | | 3.10 Annexation 12 | | | 3.11 Shared Services .... ... 13 | | SECTION 4: PLAN ADMINISTRATION.. ..14 | SECTION 4: PLAN ADMINISTRATION.. ..14 | | 4.1 | Plan Adoption, Amendment, Review and Repeal - 14 | | 4.2 | Administrative Roles and Responsibilities 14 | | 4.3 | Referrals and Communications.. 15 | | 4.4 | Dispute Resolution ............... 16 | ## SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ## 1.1 Purpose of Plan The Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires all municipalities to adopt an ntermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) and an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework ICF) with each of its municipal neighbours. The IDP and ICF reflect mutual agreements on growth and shared services between two or more municipalities. This IDP, adopted by Bylaw, identifies a 50 year development strategy between the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 ("MD"), the Town of Spirit River ("Town") and the Village of Rycroft (Village"). An IDP is a collaborative plan that is intended to address the long-term growth and development of lands that are of joint interest to the municipalities, in a coordinated fashion, and to promote regional partnerships. Matters of interest include land use, transportation, servicing, future growth, economic development, intermunicipal programs, and the funding of future growth. The ICF(s) to which this IDP will be appended, will be created by a separate bylaw in accordance with Section 708.3(1) of the MGA. ## 1.2 Enabling Legislation This IDP has been prepared in accordance with Section 631(2) of the MGA, which states that an IDP: - must address: - the future land use within the area, - o the provision of transportation systems for the area, either generally or specifically, - the manner of and the proposals for future development in the area, - the co-ordination of intermunicipal programs relating to the physical, social and economic development of the area, - any other matter related to the physical, social or economic development of the area that the councils consider necessary; and - environmental matters within the area, either generally or specifically, and - must include: - a procedure to be used, by one or more municipalities, to amend or repeal the plan, and - o a procedure to be used to resolve or attempt to resolve any conflict between the municipalities that have adopted the plan, - provisions relating to the administration of the plan. This IDP also meets the requirements of the Provincial Land Use Policies to encourage cooperative approaches to managing growth and development: "To foster cooperation and coordination between neighbouring municipalities and between municipalities and provincial departments and other jurisdictions in addressing planning issues and in implementing plans and strategies". ## 1.3 Plan Process The IDP preparation process consisted of four phases: - Phase 1 - Background Review and Issue Identification, - Phase 2 - Document Preparation, - Phase 4 - Adoption. - Phase 3 - Document Review, and A Steering Committee, consisting of one councillor and the CAO from each municipality, was established to oversee the project, review progress, gather feedback and make refinements. Community engagement with residents and stakeholders occurred in Phases 1 and 3. ## Phase 1 Engagement Phase 1 engagement consisted of community open houses conducted in Rycroft and Spirit River on October 23 and 24, 2018. The open houses were advertised via the municipalities' websites and through notices in local newspapers. A total of 15 residents and stakeholders attended (6 in Rycroft, 9 in Spirit River). Representatives from all three municipalities' Councils and Administrations and ISL were in attendance to help facilitate discussion and answer questions. The following is a high level summary of key themes heard during the open houses. As the open house was also obtaining input on the preparation of new MDPs and LUBs for the municipalities, much of the input received was focused on individual community needs. Table 1.1: Summary of Key Themes | MD of Spirit River #133 | Town of Spirit River | Village of Rycroft | |-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | - Walking trails and ski trails | - Parks, open spaces and public gathering spaces | - Attracting additional businesses to the Village | | - Need to improve road snow removal | - Providing more walking trails and sidewalks and improving the condition of existing sidewalks | - Opportunities for increased cooperation and collaboration between municipalities, especially as it relates to infrastructure and servicing, such as waste treatment facilities | | | - Downtown beautification is important | - Providing opportunities for more social events for families and youth | | | | - Providing more walking trails and sidewalks | Phase 3 engagement consisted of community open houses conducted in Rycroft and Comments on the IDP were limited to support for trail connections to, and playground development at, the Nardam Lake park. ## 1.4 Plan Context The municipalities have a long history of collaboration, which as a result of their proximity (the Town and Village are only 5.5 km (3.5 mi) apart) and relatively small size has been necessary to their long term sustainability and viability. They have been cooperating in the delivery of services in a number of areas through the "G3" (consisting of the three municipalities) and the "G5" (including Saddles Hills and Birch Hills Counties) for a number of years. This history of collaboration is continuing with this IDP. This is the first IDP for the three municipalities as a group. The MD and Village had previously entered into a Joint General Municipal Plan in 1986, but that plan became null and void in 1994 when it was not adopted as an IDP under the new MGA when it came into force. ## 1.5 Plan Consistency The IDP is consistent with the Municipal Development Plans (MDPs) for the MD, Town and Village, which were prepared (or updated in the case of the MD) in tandem with the preparation of this IDP. The IDP is also consistent with the Jadeco Area Structure Plan, located in the MD adjacent to the Town's west boundary. Should a conflict or inconsistency occur between the IDP and another statutory plan, the IDP is the superseding bylaw to the extent of the conflict or inconsistency. ## 1.6 Interpretation The IDP policies contain "shall", "must", "will", "should", and "may" statements. All instances of the words "shall", "must" or "will" in policy are mandatory requirements to implement this IDP and achieve a desired result. All instances of the word "should" is a directive term encouraging a strongly preferred action in a policy. "May" is a discretionary term indicating that interpretation is dependent on the particular circumstances where it is not practical or reasonable to apply the policy. All words and expressions have the meanings assigned to them in the MGA and the MD's MDP and Land Use Bylaw (LUB), unless otherwise defined in this IDP. ## SECTION 2: FUTURE GROWTH ESTIMATES ## 2.1 Population Growth Population projections were completed for 30 years and 50 years for the Town, Village and MD in order to help to identify the potential future land needs. Population projections were prepared based on 0.5% low, 1.0% medium, and 1.5% high growth scenarios, and are presented in Table 2.1 below. Table 2.1: Population Estimates | Year | MD of Spirit River | MD of Spirit River | MD of Spirit River | Village of Rycroft | Village of Rycroft | Village of Rycroft | Town of Spirit River | Town of Spirit River | Town of Spirit River | |--------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|------------------------|------------------------|------------------------| | Year | Low (0.5%) | Medium (1.0%) | | Low (0.5%) | Medium (1.0%) | High (1.5%) | Low (0.5%) | Medium (1.0%) | High (1.5%) | | 2018 | 707 | 714 | | 618 | 624 | 630 | 1,005 | 1,015 | 1,025 | | 2048 | 821 | 962 | 1,127 | 718 | 841 | 986 | 1,167 | 1,368 | 1,602 | | 2068 | 907 | 1,174 | 1,518 | 793 | 1,027 | 1,327 | 1,290 | 1,669 | 2,158 | Although three scenarios were generated for the purpose of comparison, the municipalities determined that the medium scenario was the preferred approach as these were the accepted forecasts for recently approved servicing studies. ## 2.2 Land Requirements The following is a summary of estimated land requirement projections that support the identification of future growth areas for the Town and Village within the IDP area. Estimated land requirements for the municipalities beyond their current boundaries by core land use - residential, commercial, and industrial (institutional is embedded within residential) - were generated for all three population projection scenarios. Future land estimates for the Town are presented in Table 2.2, and indicate that under the preferred medium scenario the Town will require additional lands to accommodate future residential and commercial growth. The Town has sufficient lands within its boundaries to accommodate it long term industrial land needs. Table 2.2: Spirit River 50-Year Land Requirements Beyond Boundary | Growth Scenario | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary!* | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary!* | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary!* | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary!* | |-------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Growth Scenario | Residential | Commercial | Industrial | Total | | Low | 7.1 ha surplus | 6.8 ha required | 75.6 ha surplus | 6.8 ha required | | Medium | 31.9 ha required | 24.7 ha required | 67.4 ha surplus | 56.6 ha required | | High | 82.2 ha required | 47.9 ha required | 56.9 ha surplus | 130.1 ha required | Future land estimates for the Village are presented in Table 2.3, and indicate that under the preferred medium scenario the Village will require additional lands to accommodate residential, commercial and industrial growth. Table 2.3: Rycroft 50-Year Land Requirements Beyond Boundary | Growth Scenario | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary! | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary! | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary! | Land Requirements Beyond Boundary! | |-------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------| | | Residential | Commercial | Industrial | Total | | Low | 3.3 ha required | 4.2 ha required | 4.8 ha required | 12.3 ha required | | | 24.2 ha required | 13.0 ha required | 25.4 ha required | 62.6 ha required | | | 51.1 ha required | 24.4 ha required | 52.1 ha required | 127.6 ha required | ## SECTION 3: POLICY FRAMEWORK ## 3.1 Plan Objectives Based on a review of background and technical information and input from the IDP Steering Committee, municipal administrations, Councils, stakeholders and residents, objectives for the IDP were developed. The objectives are to: - 1) Provide a collaborative framework for the planning and development of lands in the MD in proximity to the Town and Village. - 2) Establish and protect future growth areas for the Town and Village. - 3) Promote new development that benefit all three municipalities. - 4) Provide for both urban growth and rural development opportunities in the IDP area. - 5) Identify and protect environmentally sensitive areas, water resources and other naturally significant features. - 6) Establish a collaborative approach to the planning and development of transportation and utility systems. - 7) Formalize lines of communication between the MD, Town and Village on matters of mutual interest. - 8) Provide an equitable and efficient dispute resolution process. - 9) To further enhance partnerships between the MD, Town and Village. ## 3.2 Plan Area The IDP area incorporates a portion of MD lands located within approximately 3.2 km (2 miles) of the municipal boundaries of Spirit River and Rycroft shown on Map 1. ## The IDP area consists of: - Future Urban Growth Areas adjacent to the boundaries of the Town and Village that identify areas for future urban residential and industrial/commercial development as shown on Map 2; - Rural development areas in which agricultural, rural industrial and country residential opportunities are provided as shown on Map 2; and - A Referral Area in which the circulation of applications between the municipalities is to occur as shown on Map 3. ## 3.3 General Development Policies The municipalities agree that development of the IDP area is important to support future growth and development that is mutually beneficial to all three municipalities. The policies direct the strategic coordination of land use, transportation and services over the next 50 years to meet the objectives of this IDP.    General policies applying across the IDP area are outlined below. Subsequent sections of this IDP address policy content related to specific land use areas. - 3.3.1 All future land use, subdivision and development in the IDP area shall comply with Map 2 and the policies of this DP. - 3.3.2 All pre-existing development located in the IDP area shall be permitted to continue in accordance with the conditions of its original approval. - 3.3.3 In cases where a particular matter is not addressed in this IDP, the provisions of the MD's MDP and any applicable ASP shall apply. ## 3.4 Growth Areas Future Urban Growth Areas have been identified for lands adjacent to the current municipal boundaries for the Town and Village. These Growth Areas provide for a logical extension of future residential, commercial and industrial development and identifies where the municipalities will focus future growth and consider annexation opportunities. In these areas, protecting the development of lands for future urban uses is a priority. In identifying these Future Growth Areas, the following was taken into consideration: - The agreed upon medium population growth scenario associated land requirement forecasts as outlined in Section 2; - The intent to accommodate minimum 50-year residential, commercial and industrial land supplies; and - The growth areas may also include lands that represent a logical extension of the Town and Village beyond their 50 year requirements. - 3.4.1 In order that the development rights of landowners are not overly restricted, the MD may permit some subdivision or development in a Growth Area in advance of annexation, provided that it does not impact the ability of the Town or Village to grow in the future. Development may be permitted for the following uses: - (a) Farmstead separation, vacant first parcel, or physical severance; - (b) Country residential subdivision in a Residential Growth Area to a maximum of 4 lots not exceeding a total of 16 ha (40 ac) in size; - (d) A residence where permitted in the MD's LUB - (c) A single industrial or commercial lot not exceeding 4 ha (10 ac) in size in an Industrial Growth Area; - 6) Easie conca lies and - h) Other uses, such as unforeseen development that is mutually beneficial t he municipalities, which shall be reviewed on their individual merits - 3.4.2 All rezoning and development permit applications within a Growth Area shall be onsistent with the municipalities' policy directions and the municipalities shall b n agreement with the proposed application. Lack of agreement would trigger th dispute resolution process as outlined in Section 4.4. - 3.4.3 When a subdivision application triggers the dedication of Municipal Reserve (MR), the balance of the MR shall be deferred, through the registration of a Deferred Reserve Caveat. This will ensure that the MR is available for use by the Town or Village for future park and open space development following annexation, unless such MR is required for trail corridors in accordance with 3.8.4 and 3.8.5. ## 3.5 Agriculture Protection of agricultural lands and encouragement of a diversity of agricultural activities is important to all of the municipalities. Prime agricultural land located within the IDP area should be protected where possible and premature development of existing agricultural land should be avoided until necessary. - 3.5.1 Existing agricultural operations shall be allowed to continue unencumbered. Where the urban municipality annexes agricultural lands, it will support the continuation of existing agricultural uses, until such time as the land is converted to an urban use. - 3.5.2 Unless otherwise provided in this IDP, the MD's MDP and LUB shall apply regarding the use and development of agricultural land. - 3.5.3 Premature development of existing agricultural land within the IDP area should be avoided and land should continue to be used for agricultural purposes until the land is required for other purposes. - 3.5.4 The development of new Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) shall not be supported within 3.2 km of the boundary of the Town or Village. ## 3.6 Country Residential Development A small amount of multi-lot country residential development has occurred to the south of Spirit River and to the southwest of Rycroft. These lands will remain as country residential in the long term. New country residential development may occur in the IDP area outside of Urban Growth Areas, as identified in the Future Land Use Concept Map. - 3.6.1 Multi-lot country residential development shall be directed to those areas dentified for future country residential use on Map 2. These areas correspond t hose that have been identified as having development potential based on loca site conditions, or are identified for residential use in the MD's MDP. - 3.6.2 Applicants for multi-lot country residential subdivision may be required to provide groundwater supply studies, soil studies indicating the suitability of the subject lands to accommodate sanitary systems, and a stormwater management plan. - 3.6.3 An Area Structure Plan or Outline Plan may be required for any new multi-lot country residential subdivision exceeding 4 lots proposed within the IDP area. - 3.6.4 Country residential development shall be serviced by on-site water and sewer services. It shall not be served by municipal water or sewer systems except in instances as identified in 3.9.7. - 3.6.5 Future country residential development shall be developed in cluster form to minimize fracturing of prime agricultural lands. - 3.6.6 A landscaped or treed buffer and/or fencing shall be provided along the boundaries of country residential lots that are located adjacent to agricultural or other non-residential uses. ## 3.7 Rural Industrial Development The municipalities recognize the important role that industrial and commercial development has in supporting and growing the local and regional economy. Future industrial and commercial development have been identified for the lands in the urban areas adjacent to or with easy access to major highways and the railway and represent a logical extension of existing industrial and commercial development. - 3.7.1 Multi-lot rural industrial development shall be directed to those areas identified for future industrial use on Map 2. These areas correspond to those that have been identified as having development potential based on local site conditions, or are identified for industrial use in the MD's MDP. - 3.7.2 Applicants for multi-lot industrial development may be required to provide groundwater supply studies, soil studies indicating the suitability of the subject lands to accommodate sanitary systems, and a stormwater management plan. - 3.7.3 An Area Structure Plan or Outline Plan may be required for any new multi-lot rural industrial subdivision proposed within the IDP area. - 3.7.4 Rural industrial development shall be serviced by on-site water and sewer services, unless served by municipal water or sewer systems in accordance with 3.9.7. - 3.7.5 All future development shall ensure that relevant LUB setbacks are maintained between industrial and non-industrial uses. - 3.7.6 Industrial development shall maintain a high aesthetic standard in design and construction. - 3.7.7 A landscaped or treed buffer and/or fencing shall be provided along the boundaries of industrial or commercial lots that are located adjacent to agricultural or residential uses. ## 3.8 Natural Environment, Recreation and Open Space - 3.8.1 At the time of subdivision, the municipalities may acquire environmentally significant areas, critical natural linkages, wildlife corridors, and buffer zones in the IDP area through the application of Environmental Reserve (ER) or Conservation Reserve, in accordance with the MGA. - 3.8.2 During the subdivision approval process, a strip of land dedicated as Environmental Reserve, not less that 6.0 m in width, shall be provided adjacent to the bed and shore of any body of water including the Spirit River. - 3.8.3 Current development located within the 1:100 year flood plain of the Spirit River shall continue to exist. All new subdivisions or development of lands located within 1:100 year flood plain of the Spirit River or other watercourses subject to flooding shall only be considered if appropriate setbacks, based on soil conditions and slope stability, from the high water mark and/or top of bank are identified through engineering studies or geotechnical analyses. - 3.8.4 The municipalities shall explore the development of trail networks in the IDP area. Opportunities to be explored may include: - (b) Connection from the Village with the Nardam Lake campground; - (a) A connection between the Town and Village; - (c) Connections between the Town and Village and the Spirit River river valley; and - (d) Connections to trail networks located within the Town and Village. - 3.8.5 Municipal Reserve (MR) dedication shall be provided in accordance with the policies of the MD's MDP. Lands dedicated as MR may be used for the development of future trail networks in accordance with 3.8.4. ## 3.9 Infrastructure ## Transportation The development and maintenance of safe, efficient, and multi-modal road, walkway and trail networks is important to the future growth of the IDP area. It is critical that both municipalities work together to ensure road infrastructure and necessary upgrades are a coordinated effort between the three municipalities. - 3.9.1 The municipalities shall provide each other with advance notice of proposed major transportation infrastructure projects or initiatives to facilitate collaboration and coordinated planning. - 3.9.2 The municipalities may cooperate in the preparation of an intermunicipal transportation plan. - 3.9.3 The municipalities should support the efficient use of transportation infrastructure by directing new development to locate or connect to existing roadways. - 3.9.4 All new roads located within the IDP area shall be constructed to MD standards. New roads within an Urban Expansion Area shall be constructed to the standards of the applicable urban municipality. - 3.9.5 Future subdivision and development proposals adjacent to highways and other major roadways shall provide adequate setbacks for future road right-of-way for widening and/or upgrades, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority or ## Utilities Utility servicing includes providing potable water and sanitary sewer services, and the management and conveyance of stormwater. A majority of the IDP area is unserviced or serviced to rural standards, which consist of wells and private sewer systems. - 3.9.6 The municipalities shall provide each other with advance notice of proposed major utilities and servicing projects or initiatives to facilitate collaboration and coordinated planning. - 3.9.7 The extension of urban municipal water and sewer services into the IDP area may be considered if the following criteria are met: - (a) The subject municipal systems have the capacity to accommodate future demand; - (b) The costs of extending the services are borne by the developer; and - (c) The extension of services is required to serve an Urban Growth Area in advance of annexation, or - (d) The extension of services is required to serve a development in a Rural Industrial area, provided that an agreement respecting revenue sharing is reached between the urban municipality and the MD, or - (1) The extension of services is to accommodate a development opportunity that has been determined to be of mutual benefit to both the MD and urban municipality. - (e) Extension of services is to serve existing multi-lot or industrial subdivision(s) as a means of ensuring its long-term sustainability, or - 3.9.8 All future development shall consider potential future utility corridors and associated right-of-way needs, and may be required to provide adequate setbacks at the discretion of the municipalities. - 3.9.9 The municipalities should collaborate to undertake drainage and stormwater nanagement studies for the IDP area, in order to ensure that - (a) Future development does not impact stormwater management issues with i - (b) Concerns respecting potential flooding of the Spirit River in proximity to the - 3.9.10 Best practices, such as low impact development should be considered for the implementation of stormwater management in all new development. - 3.9.11 New development, including both urban and rural development, shall be designed so that adjacent lands are not negatively impacted by altered drainage patterns or stormwater run-off ## 3.10 Annexation The following policies are provided to help ensure that the process of annexing land from the MD to the Town, when warranted to facilitate urban growth, proceed as smoothly as possible. ## Preparation and Review of Annexation Proposals The following policies address the content of applications, and the processes to be undertaken by the respective municipalities in advance of filing an annexation application. - 3.10.1 The Town and Village shall follow the annexation process as outlined in the MGA. - 3.10.2 The Town and Village shall share growth and development information with the MD on a regular basis so that the municipalities are aware of the extent of any future annexation requirements, and the potential timing of an annexation application. - 3.10.3 Annexation applications are required to: - (b) Be based on demonstrated, justifiable and mutually agreed-upon land consumption rates and population growth; - (a) Conform to the requirements of this IDP and the MDP policies of both municipalities; - (c) Have consensus agreement from the affected landowners; - (d) Provide for the logical extension of existing development and infrastructure; and - (e) Demonstrate that the proposed annexation will not negatively affect the financial viability of either municipality to a significant degree. A financial analysis of the proposed annexation shall be undertaken in support of the application in order that the costs of the annexation are understood and is viable for both municipalities. - 3.10.4 Prior to the notice being filed with the Municipal Government Board, the proposed annexation application shall be: - (a) Referred to the MD for comment; and - (b) Reviewed with the Intermunicipal Council Committee. - 3.10.5 All annexation applications shall follow legal parcel boundaries. - 3.10.6 Following annexation, this IDP and the MDPs and LUBs for the respective municipalities shall be amended as required to reflect: - (b) Any applicable conditions contained in the annexation order. - (a) The change in municipal boundaries: and ## Triggers for Annexation The purpose of this set of policies is to describe the circumstances under which annexation would be warranted. ## 3.10.7 Annexation by the Town or Village may be supported in the following circumstances: - (a) In order to accommodate the urban municipality's need for land to facilitate future growth, in which case the following shall apply: - (ii) The MD shall support the annexation of lands located within a defined Growth Area to allow the urban municipality to maintain a maximum 50year land supply for growth, - (i) The urban municipality shall update the MD as to whether it has a surplus or deficiency in its residential, commercial and industrial land supply in accordance with 3.10.2, - (iii) Subject to 3.10.7(ii) and 3.10.5, annexation may involve all or portion of a defined Growth Area, and - (iv) In order to provide ample lead time and ensure that land supply does not reach a critical level, an annexation application should be undertaken when the urban municipality's residential, commercial or industrial land supply is demonstrated to be less than 10 years. - (b) An annexation initiated by a landowner/developer may be supported if the application is consistent with the policies of the IDP. If the land proposed for annexation is located outside a defined Growth Area, the proposed annexation shall not be considered unless the IDP is amended accordingly. - (c) In cases where new development is proposed within an Urban Growth Area. - (d) In cases where the land to be annexed is owned by the Town or Village. - (e) In cases where the extension of municipal services is required. ## 3.11 Shared Services An IDP ensures that municipalities collaborate to, among other things, identify future land uses and strategically address future transportation and utility systems. IDPs are also required to address the coordination of intermunicipal physical, social and economic programs. Although the details relating to the provision of services are addressed in the accompanying Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF), this section addresses the sharing or division of services in general terms. - 3.11.1 The municipalities support the continued use of intermunicipal agreements as means of delivering services in a co-operative manner to maximize available resources. - 3.11.2 The municipalities agree to the sharing of services in accordance with the ICF. The ICF shall be monitored and reviewed as warranted to ensure that it continues to accurately reflect the sharing of services between the municipalities. - 3.11.3 The municipalities may prepare agreements for: - The preparation of an intermunicipal transportation plan; anc - The preparation of an intermunicipal trails plan. ## SECTION 4: PLAN ADMINISTRATION The purpose of this section is to establish the methods and processes under which the IDP is to be implemented. ## 4.1 Plan Adoption, Amendment, Review and Repeal ## Plan Adoption - 4.1.1 This Plan shall be adopted by bylaw by all three municipalities following a joint public hearing conducted in accordance with the Act. - 4.1.2 The adopting bylaws shall state that the respective municipalities only have jurisdiction over lands within their own boundaries. - 4.1.3 The municipalities shall undertake concurrent amendments to their MDPs and applicable ASPs if necessary to comply with this IDP. ## Plan Amendments - 4.1.4 An amendment to this IDP may be initiated by the municipality or a landowner/developer. - 4.1.5 Any amendment proposed by a landowner/developer shall be made to the municipality in which the subject land is located. - 4.1.6 An amendment is in effect only if approved by bylaw by all three municipalities following a joint public hearing. ## Plan Review - 4.1.7 A formal review of this IDP shall be undertaken every 5 years or sooner if circumstances warrant. - 4.1.8 Annual monitoring (e.g. review of subdivision/permit activity, approval history, appeals, referral responses) shall be undertaken by the municipalities to ensure that the IDP is working as intended. ## Repealing the Plan - 4.1.9 Repeal of the IDP shall only be permitted if it is to be replaced by a new plan. ## 4.2 Administrative Roles and Responsibilities ## Subdivision and Development Permit Applications - 4.2.1 Development permit and subdivision applications are to be processed and decided on by the Approving Authority of the municipality within which the application is located. ## Subdivision and Development Permit Appeals - 4.2.2 Development permit and subdivision appeals shall be heard by the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB). The ISDAB shall not hear appeals that are under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Government Board (MGB) (e.g. subdivision in proximity to a highway). ## Statutory Plan and Land Use Bylaw Adoption and Amendments - 4.2.3 The adoption of, or amendments to, a statutory plan (MDP, ASP, ARP) or LUB shall be processed and decided upon by the municipality in which the plan or bylaw is located. ## Intermunicipal Council Committee (ICC) - 4.2.4 The ICC is hereby established to facilitate communication and discussion on areas of mutual interest or concern between the municipalities. The ICC has no authority for formal decision-making. - 4.2.5 The ICC shall consist of 2 councillors and the CAO from each municipality. - 4.2.6 Responsibility for the administration of the ICC and the coordination of meetings shall alternate among the municipalities. - 4.2.7 The responsibilities of the ICC are to: - (b) Monitor progress/implementation of the IDP; - (a) Meet as required to discuss emergent issues of mutual concern/interest; - (c) Review and discuss proposed IDP amendments; - (e) Informally review major or potentially contentious applications proposed in the IDP area; - (d) Review and discuss proposed annexations; - (f) Oversee future reviews and updates of the IDP; and - (g) Meet annually to discuss joint projects that could be undertaken by the municipalities. ## 4.3 Referrals and Communications Open communication between the three municipalities will be critical to the success of the IDP. To this end, this section addresses matters associated with the exchange of development applications and the sharing of information between the municipalities. - 4.3.1 The MD shall refer the following applications to the Town and/or Village for review and comment if located within the Referral Area identified in Map 3: - (b) Statutory plans (including drafts); - (a) Subdivision applications (excluding farmstead separations, vacant first parcels, physical severances, boundary adjustments and public uses); - (c) Statutory plan and LUB amendments; and - (d) Non-residential development permit applications (excluding accessory buildings) listed as discretionary uses in the MD's LUB. - 4.3.2 The Town and Village shall refer the following to the MD for review and comment if they involve lands that abut the municipal boundary: - (a) Statutory plans (including drafts) and amendments; - (b) LUB amendments; - (c) Subdivision applications (excluding farmstead separations, physical severances and boundary adjustments): - (d) Non-residential development permits (excluding accessory buildings). - 4.3.3 If not part of an intermunicipal endeavour, the municipalities shall circulate all non-statutory master plans (e.g. transportation, recreation, stormwater management and utilities) that are applicable to the IDP area for information and comment. - 4.3.4 In cases where applications require adjacent landowner notification, the municipalities shall establish a process for landowner circulation across municipa boundaries where the subject land abuts a municipal boundary - 4.3.5 When circulated an application in accordance with 4.3.1 or 4.3.2, the responding municipal shall provide comments within 28 days for a MDP or MDP amendment, and 21 days for all other applications. ## 4.4 Dispute Resolution ## Applicability and Process - 4.4.1 The dispute process as described in this section may be initiated by either municipality. - 4.4.2 A dispute may be triggered in the following circumstances: - (b) An unresolved objection to the proposed adoption or amendment of a statutory plan or LUB that has been given First Reading but believed to be - (a) Lack of agreement on a proposed IDP amendment, or - 4.4.3 The dispute resolution process does not apply to matters that fall under the jurisdiction of the ISDAB or MGB, nor does it allow a municipality to appeal a subdivision approval. - 4.4.4 The dispute resolution process shall follow the following steps (illustrated in - (b) The CAOs or designates of the municipalities meet within 15 days of receipl of the objection to discuss and attempt resolution of the concern - (a) The municipality responsible for the approval is advised of the concern in writing. - (c) If the CAOs or designates are unable to resolve the matter, it is referred to the ICC' for discussion and resolution. The ICC is required to meet within 30 days of the referral. - (d) If the ICC is unable to resolve the matter, it is referred to the full Councils for discussion with intent to resolve. If the Councils are unable to resolve the matter within 30 days, it may go to mediation. 2 ICC membership consists of representatives of all three municipalities as per Section 4.2.5, but in the event of a dispute, ICC attendance would be limited to those members representing the two affected municipalities. Figure 4.1: Dispute Resolution Process  - (e) If the Councils agree to go to mediation, agreement on the appointment of a mediator is required, and the costs of mediation shared equally. Each Council that appoint members to participate in the mediation (may be members of the ICC). - (9) If Council agreement not reached on the matter, and mediation is not pursued or is not successful if pursued, the municipality responsible for the approval gives the bylaw Third Reading. The objecting municipality may then file an appeal to the MGB in accordance with Section 690 of the Act. - If Council agreement is reached or mediation is successful (i.e. that the Councils agree with the mediated settlement), the municipality responsible for the approval takes the appropriate actions to implement the decision (i.e. revises the bylaw and approves or defeats it at Third Reading). ## BYLAW NO. 10-2019 ## MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133 PROVINCE OF ALBERTA A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING BYLAW 102010, THE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. WHEREAS: Section 632(2) of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26 as amended, allows a municipality with a population of less than 3,500 to adopt a Municipal Development Plan; and - WHEREAS: The Council of the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 deems it to be in the public interest to amend the Municipal Development Plan, Bylaw 10-2010; NOW THEREFORE The Council of the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled hereby enacts as follows: - Thathe daint Geners unira lar in section 2(terpretain) be amended by 2. That Policy 1.2.3 (Interpretation) be amended by deleting "or Joint General Municipal Plan". 3. That Section 1.3.3 (Population and Demographics) be deleted and replaced with the following: As of 2016, the Municipal District's population was 700. Since 1966, the Municipal District's population has decreased by almost 50% as shown in Table 1. Table 1: Historic Population Growth, 1966-2016 (Source: Statistics Canada, 1966-2016 Federal Census) | Federal Census Year | Population | Net Change | % Change | |-----------------------|--------------|--------------|------------| | 1966 | 1,243 | | | | 1971 | 1,052 | -191 | -15.4 | | 1976 | 857 | -195 | -18.5 | | 1981 | 891 | 34 | 4.0 | | 1986 | 848 | -43 | -4.8 | | 1991 | 812 | -36 | -4.2 | | 1996 | 809 | | | -0.4 | 2001 | 824 | 15 | 1.9 | |--------|-------|------|-------| | 2006 | 662 | -162 | -19.7 | | 2011 | 713 | 51 | 7.7 | | 2016 | 700 | -13 | -1.8 | 4. That Section 2.1 (MDP Planning Process) be deleted and replaced with the following: "A review of the MD's 2010 Municipal Development Plan was undertaken in 20182019 as part of a joint project with the Village of Rycroft and Town of Spirit River to prepare new municipal planning documents that will help guide future growth and development in all three municipalities. These include an Intermunicipal Development Plan between the three partnering municipalities; updates to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) for the MD and preparation of new MDPs for the Town and Village; and updates to the Land Use Bylaws for all three municipalities. At the beginning of the planning process the municipalities hosted community open houses on October 23-24, 2018 at the Rycroft Community Hall and the Centennial Hall in Spirit River. The purpose of the open houses was to share information about the project and gather input on issues from residents. A total of 15 residents attended the sessions. A second round of open houses were conducted on October 8-9, 2019 in Rycroft and Spirit River to obtain input on the various draft plans, with total of 6 residents attending. An online survey was also conducted that solicited 3 responses." 5. That Policy 2.5.1 (General Development Policies) be amended by deleting "when considering MDP updates, MDP amendments, Land Use Bylaw amendments" and replacing with "when considering updates or amendments to this Plan and the Land Use Bylaw". 6. That Section 2.5 (General Development Policies) be amended by adding the following: 3. 2.5.7 If an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw is required to accommodate a proposed subdivision or development, the amendment is required to receive third reading from Council prior to subdivision or development approval. Such amendments will not be considered unless accompanied by a subdivision or development permit application. 7. That Policy 3.2.3(c) (Agricultural Policies) be amended by deleting "the subdivision is". 8. That Policy 3.2.12(b) (Agricultural Policies be amended by deleting "amount" and replacing it with "size"). 9. That Policy 4.2.4 (Country Residential Policies) be amended by: - a. Deleting "guidelines prepared by Alberta Environment" and replacing it with "provincial guidelines" in subsection (a); - b. Deleting "Alberta Environment" and replacing it with "provincial" in subsection (d); and - c. Replacing "at the cost of the Owner/Developer/Applicant to municipal standards" with "to municipal standards at the cost of the Owner/Developer/Applicant" in subsection (f). 10. That Policy 4.2.5 (Country Residential Policies) and Policy 6.2.9 (Environmental Stewardship Policies) be amended by deleting "Alberta Environment" and replacing it with "provincial". 11. That Policy 5.2.8 (Commercial and Industrial Policies), Policy 7.2.2 (Crown Lands), and Policy 8.3.13 (Utility Policies) be amended by deleting "Energy Resources Conservation Board" and replacing it with "Alberta Energy Regulator". 12. That Policy 6.2.5 (Environmental Stewardship Policies) be amended by deleting guidelines prepared by Sustainable Resource Development" and replacing it with "provincial guidelines" 13. That Policy 6.2.6 (Environmental Stewardship Policies) be deleted. 14. That Policy 6.2.8 (Environmental Stewardship Policies) be amended by deleting: 9. ... unless the developer provides: - a. A certificate from a qualified professional engineer to confirm that the development has been properly flood proofed.... to confirm the 1:100 year flood level of the affected river, stream or lakeshore. - b. indicates to the satisfaction of the Municipal District that the flood hazard has been mitigated; and - c. notwithstanding the above policies.." ## with - ... unless the developer: - a. provides a certificate from a qualified professional engineer to confirm that the development has been properly flood proofed.... to confirm the 1:100 year flood level of the affected river, stream or lakeshore; and - b. indicates to the satisfaction of the Municipal District that the flood hazard has been mitigated. Notwithstanding the above policies ..." 15. That Policy 6.2.11 (Environmental Stewardship Policies) be amended by deleting "Area occur, the" and replacing it with "Area, the". 16. That Policy 6.2.12 (Environmental Stewardship Policies) be amended by deleting "Alberta Environment" and replacing it with "the province". 17. That Section 7.0 (Crown Lands) be amended by deleting paragraph #1 and replacing it with the following: "A portion of the Municipal District is owned by the Provincial Crown and is commonly referred to as public lands. These lands, which are classified as the Green Area, are managed by several Provincial departments and boards that set the rules for land use." 18. That Section 8.0 (Transportation and Utilities) be amended by deleting "roads, railways and airports play" and replacing it with "transportation system plays". 19. That Policy 8.2.3 (Transportation Policies) be amended by deleting "specifications of" and replacing it with "specifications of the". 20. That Policy 8.3.11 (Utility Policies) be amended by deleting "different types of", and deleting "are compatible" and replacing it with "is compatible". 21. That Section 9.0 (Intermunicipal Planning) be amended by deleting the introductory paragraph and replacing it with the following: "The Municipal District has a long history of cooperation with its municipal neighbours through the G3 (with the Town of Spirit River and Village of Rycroft) and G5 (the G3 partners plus Birch Hills and Saddle Hills Counties) partnerships, as well as the recent approval of Intermunicipal Development Plans. The Municipal District places great value on collaborative initiatives as it helps maintain its long term sustainability, as well as that of its municipal neighbours." 22. That Section 9.1 (Intermunicipal Planning Objectives) be amended by deleting "any applicable Joint General Municipal Plan or" and replacing it with "all applicable", and deleting bullet #3 and #4. 23. That Section 9.2 (Intermunicipal Planning Policies) be amended by deleting Policies 9.2.4, 9.2.5, 9.2.7 and 9.2.8. 24. That Section 9.2 (Intermunicipal Planning Policies) be amended by deleting Policy 9.2.1 and replacing it with the following: 4. 9.2.1 Once initiated by the Province, the Municipal District shall participate in the preparation of the Upper Peace Regional Plan. - 9.2.2 The Municipal District shall comply with the Provincial Land-use Framework and approved Intermunicipal Development Plans when considering Statutory Plan amendments, Land Use Bylaw amendments, subdivisions, and other development proposals. 25. That Policy 9.2.2 (Intermunicipal Planning Policies) be amended by renumbering it as Policy 9.2.3, and deleting "Joint General Municipal Plan or any". 26. That Policy 9.2.3 (Intermunicipal Planning Policies) be amended by renumbering it as Policy 9.2.4, deleting "a Joint General Municipal Plan or" ', and deleting "then an amendment to the Plan may be pursued in accordance with the provisions of the Plan" and replacing it with "then an amendment may be pursued in accordance with the provisions of the Intermunicipal Development Plan". 27. That Section 10.0 (Monitoring, Review and Implementation) be amended by renumbering it as Policy 9.2.4, deleting "a Joint General Municipal Plan or", and deleting "then an amendment to the Plan may be pursued in accordance with the "Joint General Municipal Plan, Municipal Development Plan READ a first time this \_ day of \_20 READ a second time this \_ \_ day of → 20\_ READ a third and final time and finally passed this day of -20\_ Tony Van Rootselaar, Reeve Dan Dibbelt, Chief Administrative Officer  Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered.  #202, 10537 - 98 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4L1 T: 780.532.4002 F: 780.539.1656 To: Attention: Cc: Reference: From: MD of Spirit River Council Dan Dibbelt, CAO Date: October 23, 2019 Project No.: 15247 Revisions to Municipal Development Plan Dave McRae, RPP, MCIP A review of the Municipal District's Municipal Development Plan (MDP) was undertaken to identify revisions required to bring it into alignment with the proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) with the Town of Spirit River and the Village of Rycroft. The opportunity was also taken at this time to undertake an overall update to address outdated or redundant provisions. The purpose of this updated memo (the original version was reviewed with Council in April 2019) is to provide a summary of the proposed revisions for Council's reference as outlined in the table below. | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 1.2 Interpretation | Statutory Plan means a Joint General Municipal Plan, Municipal Development Plan....adopted in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. | Statutory Plan means a Municipa! Development Plan....adopted in accordance with the Municipa! Government Act. | Delete reference to Joint General Municipal Plan. | | 1.2.3 Interpretation | With the exception of those lands contained within an Intermunicipal Development Plan or Joint General Municipal Plan, the policies set forth .... the applicable Intermunicipal Development Plan or Joint General Municipal Plan does not address, then the relevant policies contained in this Plan shall apply. | With the exception of those lands contained within an Intermunicipal Development Plan, the policies set forth .... the applicable Intermunicipal Development Plan does not address, then the relevant policies contained in this Plan shall apply. | Delete reference to Joint General Municipal Plan. |  Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered.  | Reference | Current | Current | Current | Current | Proposed | Proposed | Proposed | Comment | |-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | As of 2006, the Municipal District's population was 662. Since 1986, the Municipal District's population has decreased, as shown in Table | As of 2006, the Municipal District's population was 662. Since 1986, the Municipal District's population has decreased, as shown in Table | As of 2006, the Municipal District's population was 662. Since 1986, the Municipal District's population has decreased, as shown in Table | As of 2006, the Municipal District's population was 662. Since 1986, the Municipal District's population has decreased, as shown in Table | As of 2016, the Municipal District's population was 700. Since 1956, the Municipal District's population has decreased by almost 50% as shown in Table 1. Table 1: Historic Population Growth, 1966-2016 | As of 2016, the Municipal District's population was 700. Since 1956, the Municipal District's population has decreased by almost 50% as shown in Table 1. Table 1: Historic Population Growth, 1966-2016 | As of 2016, the Municipal District's population was 700. Since 1956, the Municipal District's population has decreased by almost 50% as shown in Table 1. Table 1: Historic Population Growth, 1966-2016 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | (Source: Statistics Canada, 1966-2006 Federal Census) Federal Census Year | Population | Net Change Change | % | Census) Federal Census Year | Population Net | % Change Change | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1966 | 1,243 | | | 1966 1971 | -191 | -15.4 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1971 | 1,052 | -191 | 15.37 | 1976 | -195 | -18.5 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1976 | 857 | -195 | 18.54 | 1981 | 34 | 4.0 -4.8 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1981 | 891 | 34 | 3.97 | 1986 | -43 | | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1986 | 848 | -43 | 4.83 | 1991 | -36 | -4.2 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1991 | 812 | -36 | 4.25 | 1996 | -3 | -0.4 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 1996 | 809 | -3 | 0.37 | 2001 | 15 | 1.9 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 2001 | 824 | 15 | 1.85 | 2006 | -162 | -19.7 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | 2006 | | | | 2011 | 51 | | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 1.3.3 Population and Demographics | | 662 | -162 | 19.66 | 2016 | -13 | 7.7 -1.8 | Update to reflect more recent census data. | | 2.1 MDP Planning Process | The Municipal District's Council and Administration sponsored the planning process between October 2009 and November 2010. and provided opportunities for the public and other stakeholders to make suggestions and provide feedback about the Plan, including: - An advertisement was published in the District's residents on October 30, 2009. The survey was also available on the Municipal District's website. The purpose | The Municipal District's Council and Administration sponsored the planning process between October 2009 and November 2010. and provided opportunities for the public and other stakeholders to make suggestions and provide feedback about the Plan, including: - An advertisement was published in the District's residents on October 30, 2009. The survey was also available on the Municipal District's website. The purpose | The Municipal District's Council and Administration sponsored the planning process between October 2009 and November 2010. and provided opportunities for the public and other stakeholders to make suggestions and provide feedback about the Plan, including: - An advertisement was published in the District's residents on October 30, 2009. The survey was also available on the Municipal District's website. The purpose | The Municipal District's Council and Administration sponsored the planning process between October 2009 and November 2010. and provided opportunities for the public and other stakeholders to make suggestions and provide feedback about the Plan, including: - An advertisement was published in the District's residents on October 30, 2009. The survey was also available on the Municipal District's website. The purpose | A review of the MD's 2010 Municipal Development Plan was undertaken in 2018- 2019 as part of a joint project with the Village of Rycroft and Town of Spirit River to prepare new municipal planning documents that will help guide future growth and development in all three municipalities. These include an Intermunicipal Development Plan between the three partnering municipalities; updates to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) for the MD and preparation of new MDPs for the Town and Village; and updates to the Land Use Bylaws for all three municipalities. | At the beginning of the planning process the | A review of the MD's 2010 Municipal Development Plan was undertaken in 2018- 2019 as part of a joint project with the Village of Rycroft and Town of Spirit River to prepare new municipal planning documents that will help guide future growth and development in all three municipalities. These include an Intermunicipal Development Plan between the three partnering municipalities; updates to the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) for the MD and preparation of new MDPs for the Town and Village; and updates to the Land Use Bylaws for all three municipalities. | Replace text. |  Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered. ## Memorandum  | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 2.5.1 General Development Policies | The Municipal District shall conform to the policies .... when considering MDP updates, MDP amendments, Land Use Bylaw amendments, or other development proposals. | The Municipal District shall conform to the policies ... when considering updates or amendments to this Plan and the Land Use Bylaw, or other development proposals. | Clarify grammar. | | 2.5.7 General Development Policies | If an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw is required to accommodate a proposed subdivision or development, the amendment shall receive third reading from Council prior to approval taking place. Such amendments will not be considered unless accompanied by a subdivision or development permit application. | If an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw is required to accommodate a proposed subdivision or development, the amendment is required to receive third reading from Council prior to subdivision or development approval. Such amendments will not be considered unless accompanied by a subdivision or development permit application. | Move and update (was 10.1.1). | | 3.2.3 Agriculture Policies | Notwithstanding 3.2.2, the Municipal District may approve the subdivision of land for extensive agricultural purposes regardless of land quality if the proposed parcel is .... c. the subdivision is required to accommodate a pre-existing or authorized use; or d. in the opinion of the Municipality capable of sustaining a viable agricultural use. | Notwithstanding 3.2.2, the Municipal District may approve the subdivision of land for extensive agricultural purposes regardless of land quality if the proposed parcel is .... c. the subdivision is required to accommodale a pre-existing or authorized use; or d. in the opinion of the Municipality, capable of sustaining a viable agricultural use. | Clarify grammar. | | 3.2.12 | The subdivision of a vacant first parcel out of an unsubdivided quarter section may be permitted if the proposed parcel: a. is severed from the balance or otherwise not viable to farm; b. is the minimum amount necessary to accommodate on-site amenities and services ... | The subdivision of a vacant first parcel out of an unsubdivided quarter section may be permitted if the proposed parcel: a. is severed from the balance or otherwise not viable to farm; b. is the minimum size necessary to accommodate on-site amenities and services ... | Clarify grammar. | | 4.2.4 Country Residential Policies | All country residential development proposals will be evaluated according to the following: a. the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Municipal District that the land in question is safe .... utilizing guidelines prepared by Alberta Environment (or other similar guidelines as provided in the Municipal District's Land Use Bylaw) .... d. for any proposal that results in an overall density in excess of five lots per quarter .... a hydro-geological assessment prepared by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with Alberta Environment guidelines..... f. access to existing roads or internal roads required to service the development shall be constructed at the cost of the Owner/Developer/Applicant to municipal | All country residential development proposals will be evaluated according to the following: a. the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Municipal District that the land in question is safe .... utilizing provincial guidelines (or other similar guidelines as provided in the Municipal District's Land Use Bylaw) .... d. for any proposal that results in an overall density in excess of five lots per quarter.... a hydro-geological assessment prepared by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with provincial guidelines... f. access to existing roads or internal roads required to service the development shall be constructed to municipal standards at the cost of the Owner/Developer/Applicant to municipal standards. | Generalize department reference; clarify grammar. |   Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered. ## Memorandum  | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | 4.2.5 Country Residential Policies | For any proposal that results in an overall density in excess of five lots per quarter section .... a hydro-geological assessment prepared by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with Alberta Environment guidelines. | For any proposal that results in an overal! density in excess of five lots per quarter section .... a hydro-geological assessment prepared by a qualified professional engineer in accordance with provincial guidelines. | Generalize department reference. | | 5.2.8 Commercial and Industrial Policies | The Municipal District shall require that development and subdivision applications in close proximity to sour gas facilities meet .... Energy Resources Conservation Board guidelines, with respect to minimum separation distances, between sour gas facilities and other land uses. | The Municipal District shall require that development and subdivision applications in close proximity to sour gas facilities meet .... Alberta Energy Regulator guidelines, with respect to minimum separation distances, between sour gas facilites and other land uses. | Update regulatory reference | | 6.2.5 Environmental Stewardship Policies | The Municipal District shall require that developers, utilizing guidelines prepared by Sustainable Resource Development, and/or the regulations of the Land Use Bylaw to provide appropriate setbacks from water bodies, water courses, and slopes to protect against erosion, flooding, loss of fish and wildlife habitat, and damage to natural | The Municipal District shall require that developers, ulilizing provincial guidelines, and/or the regulations of the Land Use Bylaw lo provide appropriate setbacks from water bodies, water courses, and slopes to protect against erosion, flooding, loss of fish and wildlife habital, and damage to natural features. | Generalize department reference. | | 6.2.6 Environmental Stewardship Policies | The Peace River and Peace River Valley shall be preserved as an Environmentally Sensitive Area.... or the subdivision and development process to the satisfaction of the Municipal District. | Delete. | Redundant policy. | | 6.2.8 Environmental Stewardship Policies | No permanent development shall be permitted on lands that are contained within a 1:100 year flood plain or otherwise known to be flood- prone, unless the developer provides: a. A certificate from a qualified professional engineer to confirm that the development has been properly flood proofed.... to confirm the 1:100 year flood level of the affected river, stream or lakeshore. b. indicates to the satisfaction of the Municipal District that the flood hazard has been -mitigated, and c. notwithstanding the above policies, development associated with substances of a chemical, hazardous or toxic nature, which would be an unacceptable threat to public safety if damaged as a result of flooding, shall not be permitted to locate in the 1:100 year flood hazard area | No permanent development shall be permitted on lands that are contained within a 1:100 year flood plain or otherwise known to be flood- prone, unless the developer provides: a. provides a certificate from a qualified professional engineer to confirm that the development has been properly flood proofed... to confirm the 1:100 year flood level of the affected river, stream or lakeshore; and b. indicates to the satisfaction of the Municipal District that the flood hazard has been mitigated., and Notwithstanding the above policies, development associated with substances of a chemical, hazardous or toxic nature, which would be an unacceptable threat to public safety if damaged as a result of flooding, shall not be permitted to locate in the 1:100 year | Clarify grammar. | | 6.2.9 Environmental Stewardship Policies | Permanent development shall not be permitted on slopes exceeding 15% .... that the site in question is suitable for development in accordance with Alberta Environment guidelines | Permanent development shall not be permitted on slopes exceeding 15% .... that the site in question is suitable for development in accordance with provincial guidelines. | Generalize department reference |  Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered. ## Memorandum  | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | 6.2.11 | The following conditions may be required as part of a development permit.... Should the development occur near an Environmentally Sensitive Area occur, the owner/developer shall .... | The following conditions may be required as part of a development permit *... d. Should the development occur near an Environmentally Sensitive Area eccur, the owner/developer shall.... | Clarify grammar. | | 6.2.12 Environmental Stewardship Policies | The development of sand and gravel extraction operations may be permitted subject to the site being reclaimed to the satisfaction of the Municipal District and Alberta Environment. | The development of sand and gravel extraction operations may be permitted subject to the site being reclaimed to the satisfaction of the Municipal District and the province. | Generalize department reference | | 7.0 Crown Lands (Introduction) | A portion of the Municipal District is owned by the Provincial Crown and is commonly referred to as public lands. These lands, which are classified as the Green Area, are managed by several Provincial departments and boards that set the rules for land use, and include but are not limited to.... and the Natural Resources Conservation Board. | A portion of the Municipal District is owned by the Provincial Crown and is commonly referred to as public lands. These lands, which are classified as the Green Area, are managed by several Provincial departments and boards that set the rules for land use. | Generalize department reference. | | 7.2.2 Crown Lands | As a means of ensuring that the interests of the Municipal District are recognized and reflected in the development of Crown lands, the following measures are supported .... b. involvement and cooperation in Provincial approval processes .... utilized by the Energy Resources Conservation Board and the Natural Resources Conservation | As a means of ensuring that the interests of the Municipal District are recognized and reflected in the development of Crown lands, the following measures are supported.... b. involvement and cooperation in Provincial approval processes .... utilized by the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Natural Resources Conservation Board. | Update regulatory reference. | | 8.0 Transportation and Utilities (Introduction) | The Municipal District's roads, railways and airports play an important role in shaping the community's development. Its design must be treated as an integral part of land use planning.... | The Municipal District's transportation system plays an important role in shaping the community's development. Its design must be treated as an integral part of land use planning.... | More accurate language. | | 8.2.3 Transportation Policies | All roads shall be developed in accordance with the specifications of Municipal District's Minimum Design Standards. | All roads shall be developed in accordance with the specifications of the Municipal District's Minimum Design Standards. | Clarify grammar. | | 8.3.11 Utility Policies | The Municipal District may allow for a variety of different types of alternative energy developments .. provided the development: a. are compatible with adjacent land uses; | The Municipal District may allow for a variety of different types of alternative energy developments da. is ompali. provided dent and seen : | Clarify grammar. | | 8.3.13 Utility Policies | he Municipal District shall apply Energ Resource Conservation Board guidelines wit respect to minimum separation distances between sour gas facilities and other land uses through the subdivision and development process. | The Municipal District shall apply Alberta Energy Regulator guidelines with respect to minimum separation distances between sour gas facilities and other land uses through the subdivision and development process. | Update regulatory reference. |   Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered. ## Memorandum  | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 9.0 intermunicipal Planning (Introduction) | A history of cooperative planning between the Municipal District and adjacent municipalities is reflected in the recent partnership with Saddle Hills County and the Town of Spirit River to review and prepare new Municipal Development Plans and Land Use Bylaws for each municipality, and joint agreements with the Village of Rycroft. These partnerships demonstrates that each municipality has a mutual interest in planning and development proposals near their shared boundaries and ensures that each have an interdependent role in rendering decisions for such proposals | The Municipal District has a long history of cooperation with its municipal neighbours through the G3 (with the Town of Spirit River and Village of Rycroft) and G5 (the G3 partners plus Birch Hills and Saddle Hills Counties) partnerships, as well as the recent approval of Intermunicipal Development Plans. The Municipal District places great value on collaborative initiatives as it helps maintain its long term sustainability, as weil as that of its municipal neighbours. | introductory | | 9.1 Intermunicipal Planning Objectives | - Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with adjacent municipalities or other stakeholders, as weli as Provincial and Federal agencies to achieve the objective of regional cooperation and regional planning - To support, implement and review any applicable Joint General Municipal Plan or Intermunicipal Development Plans. - To encourage the preparation of Intermunicipal Development Plans and joint agreements between the Municipal District and adjacent municipalities or other stakeholders to provide infrastructure - Facilitate intermunicipal communication and the referral of planning and development | - Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with adjacent municipalities or other stakeholders, as well as Provincial and Federal agencies to achieve the objective of regional cooperation and regional planning. - To support, implement and review all applicable Intermunicipal Development Plans. - Delete. - Delete. | Simplify to reflect IDP. | | 9.2.1 Intermunicipal Planning Policies | | Once initiated by the Province, the Municipal District shall participate in the preparation of the Upper Peace Regional Plan. | New polic to reflec Alberta Land Stewardship Act. | | 9.2.2 (was 9.2.1) Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District shall have regard for regional planning by reviewing the policies of the Province of Alberta, the Provincial Land- use Framework, approved Statutory Plans or joint agreements when considering Municipal Development Plan amendments, Land Use Bylaw amendments or other development proposals. | The Municipal District shall comply with the Provincial Land-use Framework and approved Intermunicipal Development Plans when considering Statutory Plan amendments, Land Use Bylaw amendments, subdivisions, and other development proposals. | Revised to reflect current planning hierarchy. | | 9.2.3 (was 9.2.2) Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District shall support its Joint General Municipal Plan or any Intermunicipal Development Plans, approved Statutory Plans or joint agreements with adjacent municipalities, and will participate in the monitoring and review of these plans to ensure they remain current and reflect the needs of the respective municipalities and area | The Municipal District shall support its Intermunicipal Development Plans, approved Statutory Plans or joint agreements with adjacent municipalities, and will participate in the monitoring and review of these plans to ensure they remain current and reflect the needs of the respective municipalities and area residents | Delete reference to Joint General Municipal Plan. |  Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered. ## Memorandum  | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 9.2.4 (was 9.2.3) Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District shall not approve any development proposal in contravention of a Joint General Municipal Plan or an Intermunicipal Development Plan. If such development is proposed and deemed to have merit, then an amendment to the Plan may be pursued in accordance with the provisions of | The Municipal District shall not approve any development proposal in contravention of an Intermunicipal Development Plan. If such development is proposed and deemed to have merit, then an amendment may be pursued in accordance with the provisions of the Intermunicipal Development Plan. | Delete reference lo Joint General Municipal Plan. | | 9.2.4 Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District shail establish a 1.6 km and 3.2 km intermunicipal fringe zone adjacent to its boundaries with neighbouring rural and urban municipalities, respectively, as shown on Map 2. In these zones, the Municipal District shall circulate the following to the affected municipality for review and comment.... | Delete. | Addressed in IDP. | | 9.2.5 Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District shall refer the adoption or amendment to a Statutory Plan or Land Use Bylaw to adjacent municipalities. | Delete. | Addressed in IDP | | 9.2.7 Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District will support the annexation of lands into neighbouring municipalities provided that the following criteria are met .... | Delete. | Addressed in IDP | | 9.2.8 Intermunicipal Planning Policies | The Municipal District shall examine the means of sharing the costs of development .... in a co- operative manner to maximizing available resources. | Delete. | Addressed in IDP/ICF. | | 10.0 Monitoring, Review and Implementation (Introduction) | The Municipal Development Plan will guide decisions about the future growth and development of the Municipal District.... Conformity between the Joint General Municipal Plan, Municipal Development Plan, the Land Use Bylaw, and intermediate planning documents must be achieved. | The Municipal Development Plan will guide decisions about the future growth and development of the Municipal District.... Conformity between the Intermunicipal Development Plan, this Plan, the Land Use Bylaw, and intermediate planning documents must be achieved. | Delete reference lo | | 10.1.1 Monitoring | If an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw is required. , will not be considered unless accompanied by a subdivision or development permit application. | Delete. | Moved to 2.5.7. | | 10.2 Review | Comprehensive review of the Municipal Development Plan may take place every five years . to warrant such review. In undertaking reviews, consideration should be given to .... | Comprehensive review of the Municipal Development Plan shall take place every five years.... to warrant such review. In undertaking reviews, consideration should be given to.... | Reflect MGA requirement for 5 year reviewatory |  Integrated Expertise. Locally Delivered. ## Memorandum  | Reference | Current | Proposed | Comment | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | 10.3 Implementation | To ensure the Municipal District is subdivided and developed in accordance with the vision, objectives and policies of this Plan, Council may amend the Land Use Bylaw, adopt an Area Structure Plan or other Statutory Plan by bylaw in accordance with Municipal Government Act or approve an outline plan or other non-statutory plan so long as the plan conforms to this Plan. | To ensure the Municipal District is subdivided and developed in accordance with the vision, objectives and policies of this Plan, Council may amend the Land Use Bylaw, adopt an Area Structure Plan or other Statutory Plan by bylaw in accordance with Municipal Government Act or approve an outline plan or other non-statutory plan by resolution so long as the plan conforms to this Plan. | Clarification. | ## BYLAW NO. 11-2019 ## MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133 PROVINCE OF ALBERTA A BYLAW OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF SPIRIT RIVER NO. 133, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE LAND USE BYLAW WHEREAS Section 639 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26.1 and amendments thereto, requires that ever nunicipality must pass a Land Use Bylaw: and WHEREAS advisabe to adopta updated Land Use Sylat River No. 133 deems it NOW THEREFORE The Council of the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled, hereby enacts as follows: - a. No. this Lana use By a No. 11-20hg. Municipal District of Spirit River - This Bylaw shall be effective on the date of its final passing. - That Bylaw No. 03-2009 with all attachments and amendments shall be repealed upon the final passage of Bylaw NO. 11-2019. READ A FIRST TIME THIS \_DAY OF \_20\_ READ A SECOND TIME THIS \_ DAY OF \_ 20. READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS DAY OF \_20\_ Tony Van Rootsellar, Reeve Dan Dibbelt, Chief Administrative Officer