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SUMMER VILLAGE OF NORGLENWOLD
DOCK AND MOORING BYLAW
BY-LAW #295-26
BEING A BYLAW OF THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF NORGLENWOLD,
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO ESTABLISH APPROVAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEASONAL DOCKS AND MOORING
STRUCTURES FROM THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF NORGLENWOLD.
WHEREAS:
1. The occupation of public land (including the beds and shores of a
waterbody) for more than 14 days, requires authorization from the
Province of Alberta by virtue of the Public Lands Act.
2. The Disturbance Standard for Temporary Seasonal Docks and
other Mooring Structures for Personal Recreation Purposes
adopted by the Province of Alberta in 2021 grants general
permissions to waterfront and semi-waterfront landowners
pursuant to a) those landowners obtaining all federal, provincial,
municipal, and other permits and approvals, as applicable, with
respect to the permitted activity, and (b) the permitted activity
complies with municipal bylaws and local government zoning
restrictions.
3. The Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of Alberta 2000,
Chapter M-26 provides that a Council has jurisdiction to pass
bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the people, activities,
and things in, on or near a public place or place that is open to the
public.
4. The Council of the Summer Village of Norglenwold wishes to
provide the opportunity for its residents to have access to Sylvan
Lake in the form of a dock, ensure appropriate separation exists
between docks, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and
enable administration to provide approvals required under the
disturbance standard.
5. The Council of the Summer Village of Norglenwold has adopted
the Open Space Plan in 2025 which identifies open spaces
appropriate for individual and communal docking and mooring.
NOW THEREFORE, under the authority of the Municipal Government
Act, the Council of the Summer Village of Norglenwold, in the Province of
Alberta, enacts as follows:
1.
TITLE
1.1
This By-Law may be known as "The Dock & Mooring By-Law."
2.
INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION
2.1
In the By-Law unless the context otherwise requires:
a)
"Administrator" means the Administrator for the Summer
Village of Norglenwold and whatever subsequent title may
be conferred on that officer by Council or Statute.
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b)
"Communal Dock" means a shared dock with more than
one boat hoist located off of municipally owned property
(and potentially sharing a property line with private
property).
c)
"Dock" means any temporary and seasonal structure over
or in the lake and includes any walkway, terminal platform,
and associated boat lifts.
d)
"Dock Captain" means a resident who is the point of
contact for the dock and is responsible for obtaining written
consent for that dock and ensuring it complies with this
policy.
e)
"Resident" means a registered landowner in Jarvis Bay
whose name is on title, or their immediate family.
f)
"The Municipality" means the Summer Village of
Norglenwold.
g)
"Disturbance Standard" means the Disturbance Standard
for Temporary Seasonal Docks and other Mooring
Structures for Personal Recreation Purposes adopted by
the Province of Alberta in 2021.
h)
"Individual dock" means a dock placed by a waterfront or
semi-waterfront landowner
i)
"Open Space Plan" means the Summer Village of
Norglenwold Open Space Plan adopted in 2025.
3.
WATERFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS
(Properties which DO NOT have a Municipal Reserve separating the
property from the lake)
Waterfront property owners do NOT require Municipal approval for a
provincial permit application.
3.1
Waterfront property owners who self-assess that they comply with
the Disturbance Standard do NOT need to apply for a provincial
permit within the lake between the projection of the property lines
of their waterfront property.
4.
SEMI-WATERFRONT PROPERTY OWNERS
(Properties which have a Municipal Reserve separating the private
property from the lake).
4.1
Norglenwold does not require semi-waterfront owners to apply for
a permit prior to installation of a dock and/or boar lift that conforms
to the Disturbance Standards within the lake.
5.
COMMUNAL DOCKS ON MUNICIPAL RESERVES AND ROAD
ALLOWANCES
5.1
A provincial permit will be required accompanied by written
Municipal approval for the permit application. Only one communal
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dock may be installed off permitted municipal reserves and road
allowances.
5.2
Municipal approval will only be given to communal docks operated
by self-administered shared groups under a written sharing
agreement. The Municipality will not administer groups.
5.3
Annual applications must be made to administration for each
communal dock using the form provided in "Schedule A". This
application will include names and contact information for any
communal dock member. There must be a Dock Captain for each
communal dock and the list of participants in each communal dock
must be kept updated and provided to administration annually by
May 1, prior to boating season. The Dock Captain must be willing
to have their information provided to residents wishing to be on a
communal dock, and for potential enforcement purposes.
5.4
Participants in communal dock groups must be property owners or
residents of the Summer Village of Norglenwold. No dock or boat
hoist off a dock can be rented out or used by anyone other than
the resident who is on the list provided by the Dock Captain.
5.5
In case of a change of ownership or communal dock member, the
Dock Captain must notify administration.
6.
GENERAL REQUIREEMENTS FOR WATERFRONT, SEMI-
WATERFRONT AND COMMUNAL DOCKS
6.1
All docks and mooring structures must comply with the new
Disturbance Standard for Temporary Seasonal Docks & Mooring
Structures.
6.2
The dock and associated mooring structures cannot exceed
50% of the lot width.
6.3
The dock must be at least three meters away from the
theoretical property line extensions unless the dock is
shared with the adjacent property owner.
6.4
Docks may not have any fixed or covered structures
including, but not limited to, gazebos, storage sheds,
shelters or other similar structures. Fuel cannot be stored
on the dock.
6.5
All docks, boat lifts, and anchors are to be removed before
the end of open water season and cannot be stored on
municipally owned property.
6.6
The Summer Village of Norglenwold retains the right to
revoke permission for a communal dock due to a breach of
this policy.
7.
COMMUNAL DOCKS ON OPEN SPACES
Please refer to the Open Space Plan for potential locations for communal
docks. Communal docking is permitted in the following Open Spaces:
OS 13, 14, and 15:
7.1
A communal dock in these locations can accommodate a dock
arrangement to allow access up to a maximum of 4 boats (see
Schedule A).
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8.
OS20
8.1
A communal dock in this location can accommodate a dock
arrangement to allow access to a maximum of 6 boats (see
Schedule A).
9.
OS21A
9.1
A communal dock in this location can accommodate a dock
arrangement to allow access to a maximum of 16 boats (see
Schedule A).
10.
PERMIT APPLICATION
10.1 Links to information and the application process for the Alberta
Disturbance Standard for temporary Seasonal Docks and other
Mooring Structures for Personal Recreational Purposes are posted
on the Summer Village of Norglenwold website. The Municipality
can not provide advice or direction on how to interpret the
regulations or how to apply.
10.2 Where required, written Municipal approval to accompany a
provincial application, can be requested in writing from the
Summer Village Administration office.
10.3 The Summer Village of Norglenwold must be indemnified from any
and all claims, losses, damages, or liabilities.
10.4 The application for Municipal approval is contained in "Schedule
A".
READ a first time this 24th day of March 2026.
___________________________________
Rod Miller, Mayor
___________________________________
Tanner Evans, Administrator
READ a second time 24th day of April 2026.
READ a third and final time 24th day of April 2026.
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Rod Miller, Mayor
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Tanner Evans, Administrator
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SCHEDULE "A"
Norglenwold Dock and Mooring Application Package
Steps to Submitting a Shared Dock or Mooring Application:
o Assign a Dock Captain
o Create a shared dock agreement and waitlist procedure
o Gather needed information
o Submit application and accompanying information
Responsibilities of Dock Captain:
o Review the Dock and Mooring Bylaw and ensure compliance
o Fill out the dock application form and apply each year prior to May
1st
o Be the sole point of contact with administration on behalf of the
dock owners
o Represent other dock owners
o Administer shared dock agreement and waitlist
o Supply contact information to administration that may be shared to
other residents who may want to join the waitlist
o Identify in writing to administration any change in names or contact
details
To be submitted for this application:
A) Dock Captain Contact Details
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Name
-
Email
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Phone number
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Norglenwold Civic Address
B) Dock Participant Information
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The number of residents agreeing to share the dock
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Each boat's make, model, and ID number.
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A spreadsheet that lists the civic addresses of those agreeing
to share the dock. The address should correspond to property
title or tax notice. For example:
No.
Civic Address
Resident First
Name
Resident Last
Name
1
123 Grand
Ave
John
Doe
2
456 Grand
Ave
Mary
Smith
C) Shared Dock Agreement
This agreement should specify that participants:
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Own property in the Summer Village of Norglenwold
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Have equal access to the entire dock and the right to invite
friends or immediate family members on the dock, but such
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rights do not extend to short-term renters or permit a boat or
watercraft to be docked that does not belong to a participant of
this agreement
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Hold the other owners not liable for any injury, loss, or damage
incurred by themselves, family or guests utilizing the dock
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Contribute in a meaningful way to the physical efforts required
to move the dock into and out of the water each year
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Not make changes or modifications to any portion of the dock
without prior agreement by all participants
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Keep the dock and boat hoists in a safe condition and ensure
that they do not present a safety risk. Participants will be
responsible for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
portion of the dock that they own
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Boats to be stored on boat hoists such that the boat is safely
out of the water when it is not in use
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Only transfer a portion of their dock ownership and/or
participation in the dock to an individual who signs the
agreement. Such a transfer needs to be agreed to by all other
existing participants
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Can be removed from the dock if they do not follow the
agreement on multiple documented occasions
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Create a waitlist system to be administered by the Dock
Captain
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Create a system to handle grievances or complaints
D) Dock Layout Information
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GPS coordinates indicating approximately where the walkway
will leave the Municipal Property
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A picture or PDF of a schematic of your proposed dock layout
that shows the relative location of each boat lift and who is the
owner, decking between and alongside the lifts, the width and
length of the mooring area, and other relevant details. Boat
length information required where it affects the mooring area
width and required setbacks.
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The number of boat lifts
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The number of boat lifts included for possible future
participants
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The mooring area width (ft)
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The left and right setbacks to theoretical property lines (ft)
E) Liability
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All applicants of a dock or a boat lift in a mooring field must
write and sign a statement that accepts any or all responsibility
for damages or liability. This statement should read:
INDEMNIFIER(S) accepts any and all responsibility and
indemnifies the Summer Village of Norglenwold from any and
all liability, claims, losses, or damages caused by the use of a
dock or mooring field that is accessed by municipal property.
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