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INTERMUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Summer Village of Parkland Beach Bylaw #2018-06
Ponoka County Bylaw #20-18-IDP
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Table of Contents
A.
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 3
B.
MUNICIPAL PROFILES ............................................................................................................... 3
C.
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................... 4
D.
PLAN AREA ............................................................................................................................... 4
E.
GOALS ....................................................................................................................................... 6
F.
REFERRAL AREA ........................................................................................................................ 7
G.
LAND USE POLICIES .................................................................................................................. 7
H.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS .................................................................................................... 8
I.
WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES ..................................................................................... 9
J.
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS .................................................................................................... 9
K.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & UTILITY CORRIDORS .................................................................. 9
L.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................... 10
M. PLAN ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................. 12
N.
ANNEXATION .......................................................................................................................... 13
O. CIRCULATION AND REFERRAL PROCESS ................................................................................. 14
P.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION ............................................................................................................ 14
Q. CORRESPONDENCE................................................................................................................. 16
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A. INTRODUCTION
1) The Summer Village of Parkland Beach (Summer Village) and Ponoka County (County)
have agreed to undertake the process for preparing and adopting an Intermunicipal
Development Plan (IDP).
2) The Summer Village and the County recognize that all municipalities are equals and have the
right to growth and development.
3) The purpose of the IDP is to accomplish the following within the Plan Area:
a) Ensure orderly development, while protecting the area surrounding the Summer Village
for future expansion;
b) Establish a framework for attracting economic opportunities;
c) Improve opportunities to secure a long-term economic base for the region;
d) Ensure the municipalities are development ready and future oriented in their efforts to
attract economic activity; and
e) Ensure that the municipalities are developed in a manner that is equitable and fair to the
residents of the municipalities.
B. MUNICIPAL PROFILES
Summer Village of Parkland Beach
The Summer Village covers an area of approximately 100 hectares
(247 acres), with a population of 153 (Federal Census, 2016).
Parkland Beach is a Summer Village located on the shores of Gull
Lake at the intersection of Secondary Highway 771 running north and
south and Township Road 422 running east and west. The Summer
Village is located 14.5 km east of Rimbey. Parkland Beach has a
combination of permanent and recreational homes and limited
commercial development.
Ponoka County
Ponoka County covers an area of approximately 279,807 hectares
(691,418 acres), with a population of 9,806 (Federal Census, 2016).
In addition to the Summer Village of Parkland Beach, Ponoka County
surrounds two urban municipalities. The County also contains four
hamlets, and is bordered by four rural municipalities. The economy
of Ponoka County has traditionally centered on agriculture, with some
oil and gas developments, and recreation developments around the
lakes, including Gull Lake.
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C. LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
1) The MGA identifies the following as matters to be addressed for lands within the boundary
of the IDP:
Future land use;
Proposals for and the manner of future development;
Conflict resolution procedures;
Procedures to amend or repeal the plan; and
Provisions relating to the administration of the plan.
D. PLAN AREA
1) The Intermunicipal Development Plan Area (the Plan Area) are the lands surrounding the
Summer Village of Parkland Beach, as shown on Map 1.
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Map 1 - Plan Area Boundaries
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E. GOALS
1) The following are goals that have been identified by the Summer Village and the County for
the Plan Area. Some of the goals are of an on-going nature while some may be seen as more
time specific.
a) Identification of the Referral Area. This is the area in the County, within one half (0.5)
mile of the Summer Village, where the County will refer proposed developments and
subdivisions to the Summer Village for review and comment.
b) Development of land use policies to provide for and in support of economic development
that will benefit the two municipalities economically and socially.
c) Development of land use polices to protect prime agricultural lands from premature
designation, subdivision and non-farm development.
d) Effective coordination of transportation systems and protection of required land for future
road and trail network developments.
e) Development of land use policies to ensure that future sites for recreation areas are
protected.
f) Identification and protection of physical features and environmentally sensitive areas.
g) Effective referral mechanisms and dispute resolution mechanisms.
h) Plan administration and implementation.
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F. REFERRAL AREA
1) The Referral Area is those lands within the County identified as the Referral Area on Map 1
Plan Area Boundaries. These lands are intended to be developed in a manner that is
compatible with the growth of the Summer Village, while still permitting agricultural and
residential development in the County.
2) All subdivision applications, Land Use Bylaw amendments and Area Structure Plans within
the Referral Area will be referred to the Summer Village for comment. All development
permit applications approved by the County Development Authority shall be in accordance
with the provisions of this Plan. Any disputes shall be dealt with through the procedure
outlined within Section P of this document.
3) Development standards will be applied by the County that will ensure that orderly
redevelopment of the Referral Area can occur.
4) Farmstead subdivisions will be permitted within the Referral Area pursuant to the County's
Municipal Development Plan. An Area Structure Plan will be required for any multi-lot
subdivisions in the Referral Area. Multi-lot subdivisions shall be considered to be any
subdivision which will create two or more lots in addition to the remnant parcel, on a quarter
section, excluding quarter sections containing both a farmstead/undeveloped country
residential site and fragmented parcel.
G. LAND USE POLICIES
1) Both Municipalities shall strive to engage in effective dialogue when considering land use in
the Plan Area, while maintaining complete jurisdiction on lands within their own boundaries.
2) All subdivision applications, Land Use Bylaw amendments, and Area Structure Plans within
the Plan Area will be referred to the Summer Village for comment. All development permit
applications approved by either municipality's Development Authority shall be in accordance
with the provisions of this Plan. Any disputes shall be dealt with through the procedure
outlined within Section P of this document.
3) The Summer Village and County agree to jointly discuss ways to cooperate with provincial
and federal agencies and utility providers to help facilitate the efficient delivery of
infrastructure and services that are of a mutual benefit.
4) Both the Summer Village and County shall strive, to the best of their ability and knowledge,
to refer all notices of government projects within the Plan Area.
5) Within the Plan Area both municipalities are encouraged to share with the other the results of
all publicly available technical analysis, submitted as part of development applications,
where there is potential for impacts on land in the other municipality and on Gull Lake.
6) Both municipalities shall support watershed management and protection best practices.
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7) Both municipalities agree that development of lands that are within the Plan Area may
contain a historically significant site. Should an area be deemed to have some historical
significance, the developer may be required to conduct a Historical Resource Impact
Assessment (HRIA) and should contact the appropriate Provincial Government Department
regarding the development.
8) The County agrees that all development within the Referral Area will be planned to minimize
the impact on the growth of the Summer Village.
9) The following land use provisions will apply to all new development within the Referral
Areas:
a) In considering subdivision and development proposals in the Referral Area the County
Subdivision and Development Authority will ensure the proposed subdivision and/or
development conforms to the intent of the Map 2 Future Land Use Concept and the land
use policies contained herein.
b) Residential, and commercial areas identified in Map 2 shall be used predominantly for
these purposes over the long term. Agricultural, open space, recreational and institutional
uses may also be present based on the detailed land use concept of an approved Area
Structure Plan.
c) In considering subdivision and development permit applications in the Referral Area, the
County Subdivision and Development Authority will ensure the proposed development is
compatible with adjacent uses.
10) Within two miles of the Summer Village, or one and a half (1.5) mile beyond the Plan Area,
no new or expanding Confined Feeding Operations requiring registrations or approvals, or
manure storage facilities requiring authorization under the Agricultural Operations Practices
Act shall be permitted within the Referral Area.
11) Existing developments that were approved through a subdivision or development process
prior to the approval of this Intermunicipal Development Plan shall remain in place.
12) All appeals of subdivisions and developments within the Plan Area will be considered by the
governing municipality's Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
13) The County agrees that all development permit and subdivisions applications within the
Referral Area will be evaluated in accordance with the West Gull Lake Overview Plan.
H. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
1) All agricultural operators and other users are encouraged to continue best efforts to maintain
high standards of water quality.
2) Land use and development in flood prone areas are generally discouraged, but where it is
considered by the host municipality, it shall be carefully regulated such that there is no
negative effect on the adjacent municipality.
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3) Landowners and residents are encouraged to follow water conservation practices, as
established by their respective municipality.
4) Both municipalities will endeavour to ensure all sources of potable water supplies within
their respective jurisdictions are protected and meet provincial guidelines for water quality.
5) The Summer Village and County agree that development of lands within the Plan Area may
impact environmentally significant sites. Development in these areas may be required to:
a. conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA); and,
b. contact Alberta Environment and Parks regarding the development.
6) The Summer Village and County support the environmental clauses contained within the
Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan prepared in 2010 for Lacombe County, Ponoka
County, Summer Village of Gull Lake and Summer Village of Parkland Beach.
I. WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES
1) The Summer Village and County both utilize private water and wastewater systems and
support the continued use of private systems.
2) Both municipalities support investigating the creation of regional utility options and
associated grant funding options available to serve residents of the Summer Village and
surrounding region.
J. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
1) The Summer Village and County will work together to ensure a safe and efficient
transportation network is developed and maintained to service the residents and businesses
within the IDP area. The Summer Village and County will also cooperate on the
development of all future Transportation Master Plans.
2) When subdivisions are approved in the Plan Area, all right-of-way requirements will be
secured to ensure that long-term transportation and road plans can be implemented when
warranted.
K. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & UTILITY CORRIDORS
1) The municipalities will work with representatives from the oil and gas industry to promote
resource infrastructure development which does not negatively impact existing and/or future
development within the Plan Area.
2) Both municipalities agree to refer all oil and gas infrastructure and telecommunication
infrastructure related applications in the Plan Area to the neighbouring municipality for
review and comment.
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L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1) The municipalities have agreed to work together to promote and support economic
development that is beneficial for both municipalities and the Gull Lake region.
2) Both municipalities agree to encourage the development of businesses that support the needs
of local residents and visitors to the region.
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Map 2 - Land Use Concept
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M. PLAN ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
Adoption Process
1) This IDP and any amendments shall be adopted by bylaw by the Summer Village and the
County in accordance with the MGA.
2) Any amendments to the Municipal Development Plans and Land Use Bylaws of the Summer
Village and County required to implement the policies of the Intermunicipal Development
Plan should occur as soon as practicable following adoption of this IDP or any amendment to
the IDP that establishes or amends policies within this IDP.
Relationship with Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan
1) The Summer Village and County support the Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan
prepared in 2010 for Lacombe County, Ponoka County, Summer Village of Gull Lake and
Summer Village of Parkland Beach.
2) In the case of a conflict between the Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan and the
Summer Village of Parkland Beach / Ponoka County Intermunicipal Development Plan, the
Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan shall take precedence.
Approving Authorities
1) In the hierarchy of statutory plans, the Intermunicipal Development Plan shall take
precedence over the other municipal statutory plans.
2) Each municipality shall be responsible for the administration and decisions on all statutory
plans, land use bylaws, and amendments thereto within their boundaries.
Plan Amendments
1) An amendment to this Plan may be proposed by either municipality. An amendment to the
Plan proposed by a landowner shall be made to the municipality in which the subject land is
located.
2) An amendment to this Plan has no effect unless adopted by both municipalities by bylaw in
accordance with the MGA.
Intermunicipal Cooperation
1) The Summer Village and County agree to create a recommending body known as the
Intermunicipal Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Committee).
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2) The Committee will meet on an as required basis and will develop recommendations to the
Summer Village and County Councils on all matters of strategic direction and cooperation
affecting residents, except matters where other current operating structures and mechanisms
are operating successfully. The topics to be discussed will include:
a) Long-term strategic growth plans for the Municipalities as may be reflected in the
Intermunicipal Development Plan, Municipal Development Plans, Area Structure Plans
and other strategic studies.
b) Intermunicipal and regional transportation issues including the Transportation and Utility
Corridors, truck routes.
c) Prompt circulation of major land use, subdivision and development proposals in either
municipality which may impact the other municipality; and
d) The discussion of intermunicipal or multi-jurisdictional issues in lieu of a regional
planning system.
3) The Committee shall consist of four members, being two Councillors from each
municipality.
4) The Chief Administrative Officers will be advisory staff to the Committee, responsible to
develop agendas and recommendations on all matters, and for forwarding all
recommendations from the Committee to their respective Councils.
Plan Review
1) Once every four years, commencing no later than 2022, the IDP will be formally reviewed by
the Committee in conjunction with the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework in order to
confirm or recommend amendment of any particular policy contained herein. The
Committee will prepare recommendations for consideration by the municipal councils.
N. ANNEXATION
1) The Summer Village and the County do not anticipate future annexations. In the event that
circumstances change and an annexation is considered, the annexation process may be
initiated by the Summer Village through the preparation of a Growth Study and in
accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
2) The Summer Village and County will endeavour to reach an intermunicipal agreement on the
annexation prior to submitting the annexation to the Municipal Government Board.
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O. CIRCULATION AND REFERRAL PROCESS
1) Summer Village of Parkland Beach & Ponoka County agree to refer the following planning
proposals within the Plan Area as per the following chart:
Planning Proposal Type
Response Period
Municipal Development Plans and Municipal Development Plan
amendments
28 days
Area Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment Plans and amendments
21 days
Land Use Redesignations
21 days
Subdivisions
21 days
P. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
1) The Summer Village and County agree that the following process shall be used to resolve or
attempt to resolve disputes between the Municipalities arising from the following:
a) Lack of agreement on proposed amendments to the IDP;
b) Lack of agreement on any proposed statutory plan, land use bylaw or amendment thereto
for lands located within or affecting the Plan Area; or
c) Lack of agreement on an interpretation of this IDP.
2) Lack of agreement pursuant to section P(1)(a) or (b) is defined as a statutory plan, land use
bylaw or amendment to either which is given first reading by a Council which the other
Council deems to be inconsistent with the policies of this Plan or detrimental to their
planning interests as a municipality.
3) A dispute shall be limited to the decisions on the matters listed in section P(1). Any other
appeal shall be made to the appropriate approving authority or appeal board that deals with
that issue.
4) The dispute resolution process may only be initiated by Summer Village or County Councils.
5) Identification of a dispute and the desire to go through the dispute resolution process may
occur at any time regarding a section P(1)(c) dispute matter and may only occur within 30
calendar days of a decision made pursuant to section P(2). Once either municipality has
received written notice of a dispute, the dispute resolution process must be started within 15
calendar days of the date the written notice was received, unless both Chief Administrative
Officers agree otherwise.
6) In the event the dispute resolution process is initiated, the municipality having authority over
the matter shall not give any further approval in any way until the dispute has been resolved
or the mediation process has been concluded.
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7) In the event mediation does not resolve the dispute, as per the process outlined below, the
municipality may proceed to adopt the bylaw and in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, the other municipality will have the right to appeal to the Municipal
Government Board.
8) The Intermunicipal Committee formed under the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
will be the forum used to in relation to any disputes.
Dispute Resolution Process
Stage 1 Administrative Review - The Chief Administrative Officers of both municipalities will
meet in an attempt to resolve the issue first. Failing resolution, the dispute will then be referred
to the Intermunicipal Committee. In the event a resolution is not achieved by the 30th day
following the first meeting of the Chief Administrative Officers of both municipalities, either
municipality may refer the dispute to the Intermunicipal Committee.
Stage 2 Intermunicipal Committee Review - The Committee will convene to consider and
attempt to resolve the dispute. Failing resolution, the dispute will then be referred to mediation.
In the event a resolution is not achieved by the 30th day following the first meeting of the
Intermunicipal Committee, either municipality may refer the dispute to the Mediation.
Stage 3 Mediation - The services of an independent mediator will be retained, with the mediator
to present a written recommendation to both Councils. The costs of mediation shall be shared
equally between the Summer Village and County.
Stage 4 Municipal Government Board - In the event the mediation process does not resolve the
dispute, the municipality may proceed to adopt the bylaw and in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, the other municipality will have the right to appeal to the Municipal
Government Board.
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Q. CORRESPONDENCE
1) Written notice under this Plan shall be addressed as follows:
a. In the case of the Ponoka County to:
Ponoka County
c/o Chief Administrative Officer
4205 Highway 2A
Ponoka, AB, T4J 1V9
b. In the case of the Summer Village of Parkland Beach to:
Summer Village of Parkland Beach
c/o Chief Administrative Officer
PO Box 130
Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
2) In addition to Q(1), notices may be sent by electronic mail to the Chief Administrative
Officer.