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Town of Pincher Creek
Municipal Development Plan
Bylaw No. 1518-13
October 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
1.0
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN .......................................................................................................... 1
2.0
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 2
PART 2: COMMUNITY ANALYSIS
1.0
PHYSICAL SETTING .................................................................................................................. 5
2.0
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND ................................................................................................. 5
3.0
POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................... 7
3.1
Population .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.2
Age Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 7
3.3
Population Projections .............................................................................................. 10
4.0
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ............................................................................................................ 11
4.1
Economic Development ............................................................................................. 11
4.2
Subdivision and Development Activity ............................................................... 12
4.3
Municipal Assessment ................................................................................................ 13
4.4
Industry Labour Characteristics ........................................................................... 14
5.0
LAND USE ................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1
Residential ...................................................................................................................... 16
5.2
Commercial .................................................................................................................... 18
5.3
Industrial ......................................................................................................................... 19
5.4
Parks, Recreation and Open Space ....................................................................... 19
5.5
Public and Institutional Uses .................................................................................. 20
6.0
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES ...................................................................... 21
7.0
TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................................ 22
8.0
SOUR GAS FACILITIES .......................................................................................................... 24
9.0
MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL, ENVIRONMENTAL &
COMMUNITY SERVICES RESERVE .................................................................................. 24
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PART 3: GENERAL GROWTH DIRECTIONS AND FUTURE LAND USES
1.0
GENERAL GROWTH DIRECTION ..................................................................................... 27
2.0
RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ...................................................................................................... 27
3.0
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH ............................................................... 29
PART 4: POLICIES
1.0
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................................. 31
2.0
SOUR GAS FACILITIES .......................................................................................................... 32
3.0
MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL, ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY
SERVICES RESERVE .............................................................................................................. 32
4.0
GENERAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ................................................................. 34
5.0
RESIDENTIAL ........................................................................................................................... 36
6.0
COMMERCIAL .......................................................................................................................... 37
7.0
INDUSTRIAL ............................................................................................................................. 39
8.0
RECREATION, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE .................................................................... 40
9.0
TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................... 41
10.0
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES ...................................................................... 42
11.0
COMMUNITY SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 44
12.0
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ............................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX A: MAPS
APPENDIX B: EXISTING LAND USE
APPENDIX C: ERCB SOUR GAS SETBACKS
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1.0 PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
The Municipal Development Plan for the Town of Pincher Creek serves to guide
future growth and development toward the community's desired future. It is not a
detailed set of rules, but rather a vision of what Pincher Creek will look like in five
years, ten years or further. The plan provides a framework on which to coordinate
the policies, programs, and investments of the Town and a foundation on which the
actions and decisions of Council, Town Administration, and other decision-making
bodies will be based. It is not intended to trump other plans. Instead, a municipal
development plan describes "what?" and other plans and documents, such as land
use bylaws and area structure plans, define "how?"
The last Municipal Development Plan for Pincher Creek was adopted in 2001 and
since that time several changes have occurred in the Town. The Town's boundaries
have increased significantly since 2001 with the approval of two annexations in 2005
and 2009. In 2010, the Town of Pincher Creek and the Municipal District of
Pincher Creek adopted a new Intermunicipal Development Plan which included a
commitment by both municipalities to update their respective Municipal
Development Plans.
The Town of Pincher Creek, by updating the Municipal Development Plan, will
attempt to accomplish the following:
Incorporate the relevant policies in the recently adopted Intermunicipal
Development Plan with the Municipal District of Pincher Creek.
Fulfill the commitment made in the Intermunicipal Development Plan by the
Town and the Municipal District of Pincher Creek to update their respective
Municipal Development Plans.
Incorporate the two annexations that have occurred since 2001 and update
the desired growth directions.
Identify land use and urban design policy that will ensure and promote
growth for the community.
Identify and resolve, through policy, future subdivision and development
issues.
Identify community facilities and services required to accommodate future
growth.
Establish a strategy that will create a financially sustainable community.
Identify issues requiring coordination with neighbouring municipalities.
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2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
A hierarchy of statutory planning documents exists, which are created and adopted
by bylaw for the purpose of planning and managing land use. These statutory plans
include intermunicipal development plans, municipal development plans, land use
bylaws, area structure plans and area redevelopment plans. Presently, all plans must
comply with the Provincial Land Use Policies. In the future all plans will be required
to comply with the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan when it is adopted in
accordance with the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) legislation.
Under this system, the role of a Municipal Development Plan is to guide the general
direction of future development and provide land use policies regarding
development, while the Land Use Bylaw regulates land use and development on a
site-specific basis. Section 632(1) of the Municipal Government Act requires those
municipalities with populations of 3,500 or more to adopt a Municipal Development
Plan, whereas municipalities with smaller populations have the choice of creating and
adopting a plan.
Specifically, section 632(3) of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of
Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26 states that:
A municipal development plan
(a) must address
(i)
the future land use within the municipality,
(ii) the manner of and the proposals for future development in the municipality,
(iii) the co-ordination of land use, future growth patterns and other infrastructure
with adjacent municipalities if there is no intermunicipal development plan with
respect to those matters in those municipalities,
(iv) the provision of the required transportation systems either generally or
specifically within the municipality and in relation to adjacent municipalities,
and
(v)
the provision of municipal services and facilities either generally or specifically,
(b) may address
(i)
proposals for the financing and programming of municipal infrastructure,
(ii) the co-ordination of municipal programs relating to the physical, social and
economic development of the municipality,
(iii) environmental matters within the municipality,
(iv) the financial resources of the municipality,
(v)
the economic development of the municipality, and
(vi) any other matter relating to the physical, social or economic development of the
municipality,
(c)
may contain statements regarding the municipality's development constraints,
including the results of any development studies and impact analysis, and goals,
objectives, targets, planning policies and corporate strategies,
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(d) must contain policies compatible with the subdivision and development regulations to
provide guidance on the type and location of land uses adjacent to sour gas facilities,
(e)
must contain policies respecting the provision of municipal, school or municipal and
school reserves, including but not limited to the need for, amount of and allocation of
those reserves and the identification of school requirements in consultation with
affected school authorities, and
(f)
must contain policies respecting the protection of agricultural operations.
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1.0 PHYSICAL SETTING
The Town of Pincher Creek is a thriving community of 3,685 located within the
Municipal District of Pincher Creek in southwest Alberta. The community is
situated on Highway 6, 3 km south of the junction of Highway 3 and Highway 6 and
is 192 km south of Calgary and 96 km west of Lethbridge. Pincher Creek actively
promotes itself as 'the Centre of Adventure' due to its close proximity to recreational
facilities and historical points of interest.
Pincher Creek and area is served by railway, airport and bus service. Canadian
Pacific Railway, located north of Pincher Creek beyond Highway 3 is the main rail
line, which travels west through the Crowsnest Pass. The Pincher Creek Airport is
located 4 km northwest of town and is operated by the Municipal District of Pincher
Creek and has the third longest civil runway (6,597 ft) in Alberta. The Town is also
located in close proximity to the Cowley glider strip. The nearest commercial and
airfreight service is at the Lethbridge Airport. Greyhound Bus Lines provide
regularly scheduled inter-community service and charters are also available.
The most notable physical feature of the Town site is the meandering creek with its
steep banks that bisect the 2,492 acre (1,008 ha) community. Located at an elevation
of 3,790 feet (1,150 m) above sea level, the Town of Pincher Creek lies in the
physiographic division known as the Cardston Plain and is situated on a transition
area between the Plains Region and the Rocky Mountains. The underlying bedrock
was formed during the early tertiary period and is comprised of the sandstone,
bentonitic shales, and siltstones that characterize the Porcupine Hills and Willow
Creek formations.
Wind is a dominant characteristic of the region. With an average yearly wind speed
of 21.5 km/hr from the west or southwest, maximum gusts can reach speeds of up
to 177 km/hr. October, November, December and occasionally January and
February are the windiest months in the region. The climate of the area can be
described as continental with mild winters and hot summers. The growing season
has approximately 106 frost-free days, with annual sunshine averaging 2,370 hours
per year. Pincher Creek receives an average yearly rainfall of 12.8 inches (304.6 mm)
and average yearly snowfall of 129.5 inches (323.8 cm).
2.0 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
"While travelling along the banks of what is now the Pincher Creek in 1868 a party of prospectors
dropped a valuable tool. The pincers were a farrier's tool for trimming horses hooves. These being
the only set the prospectors had and blacksmith shops being hard to come by in the foothills of
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Alberta at the time, the prospectors searched diligently for their pincers whenever they passed
through.
The pincers were finally found but by whom still remain a mystery. Some stories have it that
another group of prospectors eventually claimed the pincers while others say it was a North West
Mounted Police officer who found the tool and gave us our name. The local favourite says the pincers
were found by those that lost them, although several years later. Whatever the truth, the creek would
always be known as Pincher Creek."
(http://www.pincher-creek.com/pioneers.htm)
In 1858, Fiddler and Palliser led the first expedition through the southwest portion
of the province, opening the territory for settlement and growth. Twenty years later,
in 1878 Colonel James Macleod and the North West Mounted Police (NWMP)
constructed a detachment in the area and began the task of bringing law and order to
the wilderness.
Following the establishment of the NWMP outpost, pioneers began to migrate and
settle along the banks of the Pincher Creek. Prominent figures in Alberta history,
including Colonel Macleod and Father Lacombe, were drawn to Pincher Creek and
for a time made their homes in the growing community. Merchants and tradesmen
flocked to the busy settlement during the early 1900s in response to increasing
pressure for local supplies and services. By the time the Town was incorporated in
1906, there were numerous stores, lumber yards, schools, churches and a newspaper.
Pincher Creek escaped to a degree the ill effects of the Great Depression. Local
farmers were successful in producing seeds to replace the grass that had been wiped
clean from the prairies by the drought. The Town also welcomed arrival of seismic
crews in the 1930s searching for oil and gas. The long-standing relationship between
Pincher Creek and the oil and gas industry was cemented in the 1940s with Gulf
locating its first sour gas well in the area. The decades of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
embraced the industry's expansion and saw the construction of two large plants to
process gas, petroleum and sulphur.
With the local economy so closely linked to the energy sector, the downturn in the
petroleum industry in the 1980s was a challenging period in the history of Pincher
Creek. The Town was forced to look for alternative means to remain a viable
community. It seemed a natural conclusion to harness the winds so prevalent in the
area and in 1987 the first private wind farm was erected. The Southwest Alberta
Renewable Energy Initiative (1988-1994) helped support the development and
maintenance of 11 sites including 6 commercial sites and various demonstration,
development and test sites. The Town also identified the community's attractiveness
as a potential tourist destination. Its location between the United States and British
Columbia borders places Pincher Creek in a high traffic tourist corridor and during
the 1990s work began to promote the Town as a destination rather than a stopover.
Throughout the 2000s the Town has continued to promote itself as a year-round
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tourist destination and has witnessed the continual growth of the wind industry in
the region. Advances in technology have maintained the viability of the oil and gas
sector in the area.
3.0 POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Population
Over the 2001-2006 census period, the Town of Pincher Creek, according to
Statistics Canada, showed a no-growth scenario losing 41 persons from 2001.
According to the most recent 2006-2011 census period, the Town's population grew
by 60 persons to 3,685; however the Town conducted their own census count in
2008 which resulted in a population of 3,712 persons. Both the municipal and
federal census figures show that the population of Pincher Creek is steadily
increasing and approaching the population of the 1980s where the Town reached its
highest population to date with 3,806 persons in 1986.
Table 1
Town of Pincher Creek Historic Population
1961-2008
Year
Populati
on
Five Year Rate of
Change (%)
Average % Change per
Annum
1961
2961
--
--
1966
2882
- 2.67
- 0.53
1971
3227
+ 11.97
+ 2.39
1976
3448
+ 6.85
+ 1.36
1981
3757
+ 8.96
+ 1.79
1986
3806
+ 1.30
+ 0.26
1991
3660
- 3.83
- 0.76
1996
3659
-0.027
-0.005
2001
3666
+0.19
+0.03
2006
3625
-1.1
-0.22
2011
3685
+1.66
+0.33
2008*
3712
--
--
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2011 and (*) Town of Pincher Creek 2008 census count
3.2 Age Characteristics
The distribution of a population by age is an important factor to consider when
planning for the future. For example, a community with many young families will
have a greater demand for services such as schools and recreation space (e.g.
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playgrounds, sports facilities). An aging population will also give rise to specialized
demands such as housing (e.g. seniors' residences or 55-and-over neighbourhoods)
and recreation services (e.g. parks and seniors' centres).
Population pyramids for the Town of Pincher Creek illustrate the distribution
between the various age groups as well as between the male and female segments of
the population. Pincher Creek's population structure does not define a true classic
population pyramid shape. A few noticeable traits are the large number of people
over 70, and the overall small number of young adults. Over the last three census
periods the number of persons aged 70 and over has increased from 12.3 percent in
1996 to 14.6 percent in 2006 which is higher than the provincial average of 10.7
percent in 2006. Between 1996 and 2006 the amount of persons aged 20-35 appears
to have increased which implies that there may be more local employment
opportunities in the area. Overall, the Town of Pincher Creek appears to have a
somewhat older population structure when compared to the province as a whole.
Figure 1
Town of Pincher Creek
Source: Statistics Canada Census 1996
3.63
3.27
3.96
3.68
2.86
2.45
3.27
4.37
3.82
3.41
2.32
2.04
1.77
2.31
5.18
3.55
3.61
4.07
3.76
2.86
2.59
3.27
4.91
3.68
3.00
3.00
2.05
1.91
2.32
7
5
3
1
1
3
5
7
0 to 4 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 years and over
Female
Male
Percent of Population (%)
AGE
1996 Population Structure
7.09
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Figure 2
Town of Pincher Creek
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2001
Figure 3
Town of Pincher Creek
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2006
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Figure 4
Town of Pincher Creek
3.3 Population Projections
It is important for Pincher Creek to consider future population growth in order to
formulate a strategy that will effectively encourage and facilitate growth and
successfully
accommodate
corresponding
residential
and
non-residential
development. By using historical populations for the Town of Pincher Creek, along
with a handful of other population statistics, projections can be made regarding how
Pincher Creek's population may grow over the next 25 years.
There are a number of different methods with the common feature that all depend
on past trends. As such, all projections must be read keeping in mind the
assumptions made to arrive at them - that historical trends represent future
probabilities, that fertility rates and survival ratios will remain relatively the same, and
that no changes will occur to migration rates into or out of the Town.
Population projections were calculated using the straight linear method for three
different growth rates, 0.5 percent, 1.0 percent, and 1.5 percent. This method
predicts the future population based on a desired growth rate and can offer an
indication of potential population growth. It should be noted that this method of
analysis cannot take into consideration external factors, such as economic influences,
growth of urban centres, or any potential annexations. Based on the projections,
Pincher Creek's population could range between 4,169 and 5,289 persons by the year
2036.
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Table 2
Town of Pincher Creek Population Projections Until the Year 2036
Based on 2011 Federal Census Population (3,685 Persons)
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2011
4.0 ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
4.1 Economic Development
The Town of Pincher Creek functions as a regional service centre and supports a
strong and diverse local economy that ranges from agriculture, natural gas and
alternative energy to manufacturing and tourism. Many of the services and amenities
of a larger urban centre can be found in Pincher Creek while still maintaining a small
town rural character. The Town boasts a variety of tourism destination spots such as
the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, 3 Rivers Rock and Fossil Museum, Lebel
Mansion historic site, and the nearby Heritage Acres. Given the Town's proximity
to the mountains and various other tourist destinations, there are several overnight
accommodations with an estimated 320 hotel/motel rooms in addition to bed and
breakfasts and guiding and outfitting businesses prospering in the Town. Pincher
Creek is an ideal community for employees of Waterton National Park and other
Provincial Recreation Areas to take up residence.
The Pincher Creek area is known as the wind capital of Canada and serves an
important role in the development of this sustainable energy resource. Presently, a
total of 8 wind energy projects, consisting of 272 turbines are producing 291.93 mega
watts of energy in the Pincher Creek area. Another 5 wind energy projects,
consisting of 180 turbines have been approved and are in the project planning stages
which will provide an additional 580.70 mega watts of energy to the area. Pincher
Creek is also well positioned for the future development of other alternative energy
sources such as photovoltaic, biofuel, biomass and geothermal given its location,
geography and experience in the energy sector.
Year
Actual
Population
Straight Linear Method
0.5% Growth Rate
1% Growth Rate
1.5% Growth Rate
2011
3685
--
--
--
2016
3777
3869
3961
2021
3871
4062
4258
2026
3968
4265
4577
2031
4067
4478
4920
2036
4169
4702
5289
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Table 3
Population of Communities Within
Pincher Creek Service Area
Community
Population
Cardston
3580
Claresholm
3758
Cowley
236
Crowsnest Pass
5565
Fort Macleod
3117
Glenwood
287
Granum
447
Hill Spring
186
M.D. of Pincher Creek
3158
Pincher Creek
3685
Piikani Nation
1217
Sparwood
3667
Total
28903
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2011
4.2 Subdivision and Development Activity
The number of subdivision applications in Pincher Creek over the past decade has
been relatively constant with a high of 14 applications in 2006. The majority of the
lots created occurred between 2005 and 2007 with the number of lots ranging from
42 to 139 resulting in an average of 90 lots per year during these years. Overall, a
total of 198 residential lots and 89 industrial lots were created between 2001 and
2011 which is significantly higher than the 95 residential lots and 1 industrial lot that
were created during the previous 10-year period.
As the majority of lots created over the past 10 years were for residential use, it is not
surprising that over the last five years residential construction is responsible for the
largest portion, over 50 percent, of all building permits issued. Total building permit
values reached a five-year high in 2010 at approximately 13.1 million, and the average
value for building permits between 2007-2011 was 6.8 million.
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Table 4
Town of Pincher Creek
Subdivision Activity 2000-2010
Year
No. of
Applications
Proposed Use of Lots Approved
Total
Lots
Residential
Country
Residential
Institutional
Commercial
Industrial
Misc.
2001
5
3
9
3
15
2002
2
1
9
10
2003
3
1
2
3
2004
4
3
5
8
2005
8
21
3
18
42
2006
14
80
1
57
1
139
2007
8
87
2
2
91
2008
3
1
2
3
2009
1
2
2
2010
2
2
2
2011
3
2
1
3
Total
53
198
4
22
89
5
318
Table 5
Town of Pincher Creek
Building Permit Values (in Dollars) by Type of Permit (2007-2011)
Year
# of
Permits
Residential
Commercial/
Industrial
Institutional
Total
2007
11
1,153,926
3,515,000
5,659,479
10,328,405
2008
35
3,117,400
2,175,960
0
5,293,360
2009
53
1,387,926
1,793,458.75
10,000
3,191,385
2010
46
11,611,319.50
1,530,500
3,000
13,144,819.50
2011
31
1,110,750
805,750
600,000
2,516,500
Total
176
18,381,322
9,820,669
6,272,479
34,474,469
4.3 Municipal Assessment
A community's assessment ratio is a good indicator of the kinds of development in
the community and its level of economic activity. The structure of a municipality's
tax assessment affects how they allocate the tax burden through the community. As
commercial and industrial assessments generate higher taxes than residences, a
community with a well-balanced assessment base equates to one with lower
residential taxes.
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The 2011 Equalized Tax Assessment Report published by Alberta Municipal Affairs
provides a breakdown of assessment for municipalities across Alberta. Residential
property accounts for approximately 76.4 percent of the total assessment in the
Town, while non-residential assessment, which includes both commercial and
industrial property consists of 22.3 percent of the assessment and is higher than
similar sized communities in Southern Alberta. The portion of assessment classified
as machinery, equipment, railway, farmland and linear assessment constitutes the
remaining 1.4 percent. The value of all land and buildings in the Town of Pincher
Creek is over 430 million dollars.
Table 6
2012 Equalized Tax assessment Report Comparison of
Southern Alberta Communities in Dollar Values
Town
Residential
Farmland
Non Residential
(Non regulated)
NR Linear
Property
NR
Railway
Machinery
and
Equipment
Total
Cardston
260,298,718
74,890
33,060,569
4,764,950
3,930
290,450
298,493,507
Claresholm
355,444,246
103,980
62,527,674
6,759,680
0
473,610
425,309,190
Fort Macleod
239,790,390
215,684
57,206,393
8,498,580
753,040
1,636,480
308,100,567
Pincher Creek
331,047,495
203,570
96,417,347
5,744,310
0
169,160
433,581,882
Average
296,645,212
149,531
62,302,996
6,441,880
189,243
642,425
366,371,287
Town
Residential
Non-Residential
Other
Cardston
87.20%
11.08%
1.72%
Claresholm
83.57%
14.70%
1.73%
Fort Macleod
77.83%
18.58%
3.60%
Pincher Creek
76.35%
22.24%
1.41%
Average
80.97%
17.28%
1.99%
Source: Alberta Municipal Affairs, 2012
4.4 Industry Labour Characteristics
According to the 2006 federal census the total number of people in the labour force,
persons over the age of 15 years, was 1840. Approximately 60 percent of Pincher
Creek's employed population works in agriculture, construction, retail trade, health
care and social services, and business services. The continued development of the
wind industry in the region has resulted in several wind related companies locating in
the Town which has created added diversity in local employment opportunities.
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Table 7
Town of Pincher Creek
Labour Force by Industry Type
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over
1840
100%
Agriculture and other resource-based industries
235
12.8
Construction
215
11.7
Manufacturing
65
3.5
Wholesale trade
80
4.3
Retail trade
225
12.2
Finance and real estate
60
3.3
Health care and social services
225
12.2
Educational services
135
7.3
Business services
220
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Other services
370
20.1
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2006
Where a labour force resides and where they work is also an important indicator to
consider when planning for the future. Approximately 52 percent of the employed
labour force lives and works in the same census division, which is 17 percent less
than the 1996 census, indicating that more people are commuting out of town for
work. Additionally, 18.3 percent of workers commute to other communities for
employment and 15.2 percent of residents have no fixed workplace address. It is
interesting to note that 10 percent of residents work from home which is a 2 percent
increase since the 1996 census. Often, certain types of home-based businesses will
expand and eventually relocate into a commercial or industrial area.
Table 8
Town of Pincher Creek
Labour Force by Place of Work
Total employed labour force
1775
100%
Worked at home
180
10.1
Worked outside Canada
10
0.6
No fixed workplace address
270
15.2
Worked at usual place
1325
74.6
Worked in CSD of residence
925
52.1
Worked in a different CSD within (county) of residence
325
18.3
Worked in a different census division (county)
60
3.4
Worked in a different province
20
1.1
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2006
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5.0 LAND USE
The shape and character of a community is directly related to the quality, quantity
and location of land use within its boundary. By studying land use we can achieve an
understanding of how various elements in the man-made environment function,
specifically the amount of land they require and their relationships to one another. It
is important to examine past and present land use to better predict future
development requirements, manage prospective growth and prevent or minimize
potential land use conflicts. The land use in a community is important to analyze
when preparing a long-range plan as patterns of the past are key in determining
where development should or should not occur in the future.
The Town of Pincher Creek encompasses approximately 2,492 acres, is located south
of Highway 3 and is bisected by Highway 6 which separates the majority of
commercial and industrial development from the residential development. The
Hamlet of Pincher Station is located north of the Town, while the Hamlet of
Lowland Heights lies east of the Town. The Pincher Creek meanders through the
Heart of downtown which greatly contributes to the appeal of the Town. Residential
development is the dominant use, but a fair portion of land is also committed to
commercial, industrial and recreational uses.
5.1 Residential
Residential development refers to the combination of dwelling types including single
detached, manufactured, multi-unit and special senior residences, and the amount of
land these uses occupy within the total developed land base of the community. One
of the keys to a thriving community is variety in residential development.
Communities with residential variety are seen to have better quality of life as they are
able to accommodate a broad spectrum of people in different stages of life, thereby
helping to retain existing residents and attract new residents.
Housing types within the Town include single family, duplex, multi-unit,
manufactured home and senior housing. There are four residential land use districts
in the Land Use Bylaw that accommodate these varying housing types as either
permitted or discretionary uses.
In analyzing future needs for residential development, it is important to first examine
the present state of residential land and development within the Town of Pincher
Creek.
Lands zoned for residential development account for approximately 148 ha
(366 acres) or 16.9 percent of all zoned land within the Town. Existing
residential development accounts for approximately 126 ha (312 acres) of
land. (Table 2, Appendix B)
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The majority of homes in Pincher Creek are single-detached homes (82.7
percent) with duplex dwellings, row houses, multi-unit dwellings and seniors
residences scattered throughout the community. Manufactured homes are
also present within the Town and are limited to areas that are designated
manufactured/mobile home in the Land Use Bylaw. Approximately 82
percent of homes are owner occupied while 18 percent are rented and the
average value of a dwelling continues to be one of the lowest average values
for residences in comparison to other southern Alberta municipalities.
As illustrated in the population pyramids in Figures 1-3, the number of
senior citizens aged 65 and over within Pincher Creek has gradually increased
over the last three census periods and accounts for approximately 14.6
percent of the Town's population. Senior citizens often have unique housing
needs such as low maintenance and ease of access which must be considered
in future development.
Table 9
Comparison of Various Southern Alberta Communities
Dwelling and Population Characteristics 2006
(as a percentage of dwelling stock)
Structure Type
(as percentage of dwelling stock)
Pincher
Creek
Fort
Macleod
Claresholm
Cardston
Nanton
Vulcan
Total private dwellings occupied by
usual residents
1470
1220
1575
1180
835
765
Single-detached houses
82.7
77.5
70.5
83.1
88.0
80.4
Semi-detached houses
1
4.1
4.8
2.5
3.6
6.5
Row houses
5.1
0.8
3.5
2.5
3.0
5.9
Apartments; duplex
0
0.8
0.6
0.8
0
0
Apartments in buildings with fewer
than five storeys
3.4
4.1
13.3
6.8
4.8
0
Apartments in buildings with five or
more storeys
0
1.6
0
0
0
0
Other dwellings
7.8
11.1
6.7
3.8
1.2
6.5
Other Dwelling Information
Number of owned dwellings
1205
960
1130
990
720
655
Number of rented dwellings
270
260
445
185
120
115
Average household size
2.4
2.4
2.2
2.8
2.3
2.3
Average value of owned dwelling ($)
128,949
124,667
159,870
146,419
196,650
152, 108
Population Characteristics
Median income in 2005 -
All private households ($)
47,762
46,232
43,379
49,592
49,337
64,515
Unemployment rate
3.8
4.7
2.4
2.3
1.9
2.2
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2006
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Currently Pincher Creek has very few vacant residential lots remaining in
mature neighbourhoods. Between 2005 and 2007 over 180 conventional
residential lots were created to accommodate further residential growth.
5.2 Commercial
Due to its location, Pincher Creek has a well-developed commercial sector that
serves residents of the community and the surrounding rural and urban areas. The
majority of commercial development has taken place in linear strips in the downtown
and along Highways 6 and 507. Historically, commercial development in the Town
evolved as a response to the demands of the surrounding rural community to
provide goods and services locally. Pincher Creek continues to function as a service
centre for the surrounding rural and urban communities and the ongoing challenge is
to diversify the assessment base by creating proportionately more commercial and
industrial properties, which in turn benefit the entire community.
Lands designated for commercial uses account for 46.5 ha (115 acres) of all zoned
land within the community. A breakdown of existing commercial development
within the Town shows that the majority of commercial development is
concentrated in the retail sector (Table 3, Appendix B). The existing land use table
shows a marked increase in the amount of commercial development in the Town
since the last existing land use survey was conducted in 2000, which can largely be
attributed to expansion of commercial development along Highway 6 in the north
portion of the community.
Downtown Area
The downtown area is located south of the Pincher Creek in the centre of the
community and extends for several blocks consisting of a variety of retail, office and
service outlets. The Downtown/Retail Commercial designation in the Land Use
Bylaw encompasses the downtown area and is intended to strengthen the retail
function of the area by accommodating commercial uses that contribute to the
Town's commercial core in a functional and attractive manner. The Land Use Bylaw
also includes provisions for a live-work scenario where business owners in the
downtown area have the opportunity to live in or rent out the upper floors and/or
the rear of the building for residential uses in conjunction with a commercial use.
The downtown area also utilizes a transitional commercial zoning which is intended
to identify residential areas within the community where commercial expansion of
the downtown may be feasible and/or desirable to develop in the future.
Highway Commercial
Highway commercial development is typically encouraged in linear strips along a
major traffic artery and is targeted towards the motoring public, while not
compromising existing and future developments in the downtown. By definition,
highway commercial areas require sites with high visibility, ready access, and large
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lots to provide for parking. Highway commercial areas often include such
commercial activities as service stations, drive-in restaurants, convenience stores, and
motels or hotels.
The Town's location along Highway 6 has resulted in considerable highway
commercial development. These developments are located primarily along Highway
6 and a portion of Highway 507 to maximize their exposure and consist of gas
stations, large scale retail stores and services, accommodations and other uses
catering to the traveling public. In the past decade, highway commercial
development has expanded along Highway 6 gravitating towards Highway 3. The
proposed realignment of Highways 3 and 6 will have a major impact on the location
of existing highway commercial development as highway commercial development
gravitates towards major highways. Future land requirements for highway
commercial development are often difficult to determine as this type of land is
closely related to increased traffic on the highway, rather than actual population
growth of the Town itself.
5.3 Industrial
Industrial activity is an important element of the economy of Pincher Creek, in terms
of diversifying the tax base and providing a source of tax revenue for the
municipality while providing employment opportunities to local residents. Industrial
development in Pincher Creek has been developed in two separate nodes of the
community both located east of Highway 6. The southeast portion of the Town is
the original industrial area. New industrial lots have been created in the northeast
area of the community and are fully serviced and ready for development.
Potential conflicts with industrial development can be managed by ensuring growth
of noxious industrial businesses are not permitted to development in areas adjacent
to current or future residential areas. The current pattern of residential development
on the west side of Highway 6 and the prevailing westerly winds make locations east
of Highway 6 ideal for existing and future industrial development.
5.4 Parks, Recreation and Open Space
The natural beauty of south western Alberta encourages a wide variety of outdoor
recreational and scenic opportunities. Known as the 'Centre for Adventure' the
location of Pincher Creek places it in close proximity to several tourist and
recreational areas including Waterton Lakes National Park, Castle Mountain Resort,
Frank Slide, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and numerous campgrounds and hiking
areas. Parks and Recreation Areas in proximity to the Town include: Beaver Mines
Lake, Beauvais Lake, Castle Falls, Castle River, Lundbreck Falls, Maycroft, Oldman
Dam, and the Waterton Reservoir, Syncline Cross Country Ski Area and the West
Castle Ecological Reserve. The Town itself boasts a variety of exceptional tourism
destination spots such as the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, 3 Rivers Rock and
Fossil Museum, Lebel Mansion historic site, and Heritage Acres. Pincher Creek and
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area offers year round recreational opportunities such as windsurfing, biking, hiking,
fishing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and ice-fishing.
The Town also has a variety of recreational facilities, which provide services and
facilities to the residents of the Town and the surrounding region. These include ball
parks, soccer fields, bike and skate park, tennis courts, bowling alley, curling rink, a
9-hole golf course and the Pincher Creek multi-purpose facility that houses the
library, an aquatic centre, fitness centre, conference and meeting rooms and other
outdoor recreational facilities. The Town also owns and operates a well-maintained
municipal campground for visitors and local residents to enjoy.
Pincher Creek has more than 8 km of trails with well-maintained paved and shale
surfaces that wind through the Town including a variety of parks and open space
nearing 290 acres to serve its residents. The golf course and ball diamonds, sports
fields, parks and creek area represent a significant portion of the open space in the
community available for fair weather recreation activities.
5.5 Public and Institutional Uses
Public and institutional land uses comprise such activities as health and protective
services, and educational and cultural facilities. In the Town of Pincher Creek this
includes such uses as the hospital, senior's facilities, fire hall, RCMP detachment,
Town Office, library, churches, schools, halls and other public service land uses.
Health Services
The majority of the health services in the area fall under the jurisdiction of Alberta
Health Services South Zone, which operates both the regional hospital and
community health programs. The hospital has 20 auxiliary beds and 16 acute care
beds and two emergency operating theatres staffed by four surgeons, three
anaesthesiologists, and ten general practitioners. Surgeons travel from Lethbridge to
perform day surgery laparoscopic and orthopaedic procedures including shoulder
surgery. Regional rehabilitation, community care programs, health protection and
assessments are all available services through the community health office. The
Windy Slopes Health Foundation is a registered charitable organization that is
dedicated to raising funds in support of vital health care needs at the Pincher Creek
Health Centre.
Located within the Town is the Pincher Creek and District Family and Community
Support Services (FCSS) which facilitates preventative social services and community
initiatives which contribute to quality of life and family wellness in the Town.
Furthermore, the services of dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists and
optometrists are available to Pincher Creek residents. The Pincher Creek Women's
Emergency Shelter provides counselling and support services to those in need.
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Emergency Services
Emergency services available to the residents of Pincher Creek include police, fire
and ambulance service. Policing is provided by the local R.C.M.P detachment and a
full-time and part-time bylaw officer. The Pincher Creek Emergency Services
(PCES), which is a regional service with the Municipal District of Pincher Creek,
consists of approximately 50 volunteer members and operates out of Pincher Creek,
Beaver Mines and Lundbreck. PCES is a fully integrated stand-alone entity that
provides fire, rescue and emergency service to the entire region. Ground ambulance
services are provided under contract to Alberta Health Services and include three
ambulances stationed at the Pincher Creek Fire Hall providing a combined
Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support Service. Air ambulance service is also
available to airlift critical patients to larger care facilities.
Educational Services
Pincher Creek's education system is part of the Livingstone Range School Division
No. 68 and the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4, both
providing education to grades K-12. Adult learning is accessible through the Pincher
Creek Community Adult Learning Council, which offers adult education courses and
post-secondary credit courses. The Lethbridge College has a satellite campus in
Pincer Creek which offers a full-time upgrading program for students wishing to
improve their academic skills for entry either into the workforce or a post secondary
educational program. Post secondary education is available through the Athabasca
University which offers correspondence courses throughout the province and the
University of Lethbridge and the Lethbridge College, both located within commuting
distance.
Cultural
There is a wide range of cultural opportunities available to the residents of Pincher
Creek. A community hall with an approximately 750 person capacity is available for
dances, reception, auctions and special events. The library located downtown in the
multi-complex offers a range of community programs and services. The Allied Arts
Council operates an art gallery housed in the Lebel Mansion Historic Site and the
Pincher Creek Museum and Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village provides a variety of
historical activities and opportunities. The Windy Hollows Players, a local theatre
group, is active in the Town. Numerous community organizations offer residents
the opportunity to be involved in different community activities ranging from the
Chamber of Commerce to church groups and recreational activities and sports.
6.0 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
The municipal public works function is to efficiently maintain public parks, roads,
sidewalks, storm water drainage, the water distribution system, sewage collection
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system, and solid waste collection and disposal. It is important to analyze present
services to ensure they are sufficient to manage future capacity loads.
Pincher Creek's primary source of drinking water is captured from the
Pincher Creek and Castle River. The Town has one main water storage
reservoir with a holding capacity of 75,735 cubic metres (20,000,000 gallons)
located in the west portion of the community. The water system has a design
capacity of 12,707 cubic metres (2,600,000 gallons) per day. The pumping
capacity of the system is 167 litres per second or 12,034 cubic metres per day
with an average line pressure of 80 PSI.
The Town's sewer lagoons are located north of Highway 3 in the Municipal
District of Pincher Creek. There is weekly garbage collection as well as an
active recycling program for goods such as cardboard, metals, plastics and
paper . A sanitary landfill is located in the Municipal District of Pincher
Creek. Electrical power is provided by Epcor, Enmax and Direct Energy
and the gas distribution system is maintained by Alta Gas. Other utility
services available to residents include Shaw Cable, SuperNet and Telus.
7.0 TRANSPORTATION
The local road network is an imposed grid pattern in the older neighbourhoods on
both sides of the creek. Newer areas have been designed with more curvilinear
roads, cul-de-sacs and crescents. These patterns are designed to slow traffic and help
limit vehicle traffic traversing the residential areas. The majority of the Town's
streets are paved and in good condition with most having curbs and gutters to
handle storm water.
Highway 6 connects Highway 3 south to Waterton Lakes National Park. It is the
main link between the north and south sections of town and experiences some of the
heaviest traffic flows. In general, significant demands on the present infrastructure
by increased traffic are not likely forthcoming.
Concerns have been raised regarding the effects of the Highway 6 Bridge along the
eastern edge of town as it crosses the Pincher Creek. The current situation causes a
"dam" effect and subsequently, flooding occurs at that point. Further discussions
with Alberta Transportation, Alberta Environment and Fisheries and Oceans Canada
should be pursued to attain solutions to this problem.
Highway 507 follows an unusual path through Pincher Creek. Entering the Town
from the east, it becomes more commonly known as Main Street. Approximately 88
percent of the vehicles on both sections of the highway are passenger vehicles. As
well, a greater percentage of commercial traffic travels on the eastern portion of
Highway 507 at 11.0 percent, compared to the western portion at 5.9 percent. Not
surprisingly, traffic volumes increase considerably on Highways 3, 6 and 507 during
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the summer months given the amount of recreational areas in the region and the
proximity to the mountains.
Table 10
2011 Traffic Volume Statistics for Highways 3, 6 and 507
FROM
TO
Length in
Km
WAADT
WADST
Highway 3
E of 510 SE of Cowley
W of 6 N of Pincher Creek
10.068
3380
4670
E of 6 N of Pincher Creek
W of 785 W of Brockett
3.05
3330
4020
Highway 6
Pincher Creek S.C.L.
S of 507 at Pincher Creek SJ
0.620
2230
2690
N of 507 at Pincher Creek SJ
E of 507 at Pincher Creek NJ
1.756
3480
4190
N of 507 at Pincher Creek NJ
S of 3 at Pincher Creek
2.869
4600
5550
Highway 507
E of 775 N of Beauvais LK PP
W of 6 at Pincher Creek
11.311
1270
1530
Pincher Creek E.C.L.
W of 786 SE of Brockett
15.150
360
430
WAADT: Weighted Average Annual Daily Traffic is the average daily two-way traffic for the expressed
as vehicles per day for the period of January 1 to December 31
WADST:
Weighted Average Summer Daily Traffic is the average daily two-way traffic for the expressed
as vehicles per day for the period of May 1 to September 30
Source: Alberta Transportation 2011
Table 11
2011 Traffic Vehicle Classification for Highways 3, 6 and 507
FROM
TO
%PV
%RV
%BU
%SU
%TT
%CM
Highway 3
E of 510 SE of Cowley
W of 6 N of Pincher Creek
80.2
5.9
0.4
3.0
10.5
13.9
E of 6 N of Pincher Creek
W of 785 W of Brockett
77.2
6.8
0.3
2.7
13.0
16.0
Highway 6
Pincher Creek S.C.L.
S of 507 at Pincher Creek SJ
86.7
5.6
0.8
3.9
3.0
7.7
N of 507 at Pincher Creek SJ
E of 507 at Pincher Creek NJ
89.3
3.1
0.4
4.2
3.0
7.6
N of 507 at Pincher Creek NJ
S of 3 at Pincher Creek
88.7
4.5
0.3
3.4
3.1
6.8
Highway 507
E of 775 N of Beauvais LK PP
W of 6 at Pincher Creek
87.7
6.4
0.1
3.9
1.9
5.9
Pincher Creek E.C.L.
W of 786 SE of Brockett
88.0
1.0
1.4
6.8
2.8
11.0
PV: Passenger Vehicles
BU: Buses
TT: Tractor Trailer Combinations
RV: Recreation Vehicles
SU: Single unit Trucks
CM: Commercial Vehicles (BU+SU+TT)
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Source: Alberta Transportation 2011
8.0 SOUR GAS FACILITIES
The Municipal Government Act requires a municipal development plan to contain
policies compatible with the Subdivision and Development Regulation regarding
guidance on the type and location of land uses adjacent to sour gas facilities.
Currently, there are no sour gas facilities within the Town of Pincher Creek or its
fringe area. If such facilities were to be established in the future, the setback
distances outlined by Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) guidelines
should be adhered to.
9.0. MUNICIPAL, SCHOOL, ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
RESERVE
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) contains the mandate for Municipal
Development Plans to address the issue of municipal, school, environmental and
community services reserves. Municipal reserve dedication is an important
contribution to the community and many of the Town's parks, trails, community
facilities and school sites are a direct result. The MGA allows for the taking of
municipal and/or school reserve, subject to section 666(1) at the time of subdivision
under certain circumstances. The subdivision authority may require the owner of a
parcel of land that is the subject of a subdivision to provide part of the parcel or
money in place of land, or any combination of land or money as municipal or school
reserve.
Subject to section 672 of the MGA, a municipality may also designate a surplus
school site as municipal reserve or community services reserve. Community Services
Reserve sites may be used for any of the following:
a public library,
a police station, a fire station or an ambulance services facility,
a non-profit day care facility,
a non-profit senior citizen facility,
a non-profit special needs facility,
a municipal facility providing direct services to the public, and
affordable housing.
The municipality has the authority to request environmental reserve to be provided
at the time of subdivision in accordance with section 664(1) of the MGA. In most
instances, environmental reserve must be left in its natural state or be used as public
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park space. Also, both the owner of a parcel land of a proposed subdivision and the
municipality have the option to consider registering a reserve easement on an
identified parcel of land.
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USES
1.0 GENERAL GROWTH DIRECTIONS
The identification of future growth directions is intended to set the framework for
sound decision-making, promoting consistency and certainty for residents,
developers, business and industry, and the Municipal District of Pincher Creek alike,
and helps determine future needs for resources, services and facilities. Therefore, it
is important for the Town of Pincher Creek to identify future growth directions in
order to accommodate future residential and non-residential development.
The Town's general growth direction has been identified in those areas north of the
existing built-up portion of the community (Map 1). This general growth direction
was identified in the most recent Intermunicipal Development Plan between the
Town and the Municipal District of Pincher Creek and has been supported by
annexations in 2005 and 2008 where the majority of the land annexed was located
north of the community. Lands in the north portion of the Town can be serviced by
sewer and water and potential storm water issues can be managed in a cost-effective
manner.
2.0 RESIDENTIAL GROWTH
In order to establish future residential land requirements, a residential land
consumption range can be calculated based on historic trends in population growth
and industry standards for housing density. Historically the Town's population has
grown at a modest rate with an approximate 0.5 percent population growth per
annum since 1961. The land consumption analysis provides the Town with an
indication of future residential land requirements to accommodate various
population levels. Assuming a 0.5 percent annual growth rate the Town could
develop an additional 57.7 acres of land to accommodate a projected population of
4,179 persons by the year 2031. At this growth rate the land supply within the Town
boundary is adequate to support residential development well into the foreseeable
future.
Overall, residential development will continue to be directed to areas west of
Highway 6 so as not to conflict with commercial and industrial uses to the east of the
highway. A mix of conventional residential and higher density residential
development will generally be directed to areas in the northwest portion of the
community as sewer and water services can be more easily accommodated in this
portion of the community. As development occurs in the north portion of the
community there may be a need for an additional school site and as such any area
structure plans or subdivision proposals should consider the future provision of a
school site. There is potential for country residential development to occur on lands
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in the south portion of the Town adjacent to the west boundary of the golf course as
sewer services and stormwater management in this area are limited.
Table 12
Town of Pincher Creek
2011 Land Analysis Residential Land Consumption Range
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2006
*The land consumption analysis is based on the following criteria:
0.5 percent to 1.5 percent growth rate,
2.4 persons per household based on housing density from the 2006 Census,
the standard number of units that can be built per acre using the assumption
that new dwellings are single family (4.7 units per acre).
Year
Population
Levels
Assumed
Persons Per
D.U.**
Total Required
D.U. 's
Existing
D.U.'s
New Dwelling
Units Required
Land Acreage
Requirement*
Low
High
Low
High
--
Low
High
Low
High
2011
3685
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
2016
3777
3961
2.6
1453
1523
1500
--
23
--
5.0
2.4
1573
1650
1500
74
150
15.7
32.0
2.2
1716
1800
1500
217
300
46.1
64.0
2021
3871
4258
2.6
1488
1638
1500
----
138
----
29.3
2.4
1613
1774
1500
113
274
24.0
58.3
2.2
1759
1935
1500
260
435
55.2
92.6
2026
3968
4577
2.6
1526
1760
1500
26
260
5.6
55.4
2.4
1653
1907
1500
153
407
32.6
86.6
2.2
1804
2080
1500
304
580
64.6
123.5
2031
4067
4920
2.6
1564
1892
1500
64
392
13.6
83.5
2.4
1695
2050
1500
195
550
41.4
117.0
2.2
1849
2236
1500
349
736
74.2
156.7
2036
4169
5289
2.6
1603
2034
1500
103
534
22.0
113.7
2.4
1737
2204
1500
237
704
50.4
149.7
2.2
1895
2404
1500
395
904
84.0
192.4
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3.0 COMMERICAL AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
Future highway commercial development will generally be encouraged to locate in
the north portion of the community on lands adjacent to Highways 6 and 507 in
order to maximize visibility from the highway. This would be a logical extension of
the existing commercial development that has recently occurred in this area of the
community. If possible, commercial development will continue to be encouraged to
locate in the existing commercial areas by infilling vacant lots and redeveloping older
properties.
Industrial development will continue to be directed to areas east of Highway 6 so as
to minimize potential conflicts with existing and future residential uses. In the north
portion of the community industrial development could continue to occur east of
existing and future commercial development along Highway 6 to provide a visual
buffer from the highway and keep more unattractive industrial uses away from the
key entrance to the community. Industrial development is also encouraged to locate
in the existing industrial park in the east portion of the Town; however a stormwater
management plan may be necessary to address drainage issues in this area.
TOWN OF PINCHER CREEK
MDP 2013
GENERAL GROWTH DIRECTION
AND FUTURE LAND USES
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The policies presented in this plan will provide guidance and direction for municipal
decision-makers regarding future growth and other planning-related considerations.
The Council, council committees and the public have reviewed the policies, prior to
adoption, to ensure that conformity exists with the Municipal Government Act,
Provincial Land Use Policies and reflects the vision and mission statement of the
community.
1.0 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The policies established in this section of the Municipal Development Plan are
formulated to serve in conjunction with the provisions of the Land Use Bylaw, as a
day-to-day reference and basis for decision making regarding land use planning and
development in Pincher Creek.
Targets:
To adopt a plan which provides guidance for future land use decisions in the
Town of Pincher Creek.
To meet the legislative requirements established in the Municipal
Government Act.
To establish a mechanism whereby the Municipal Development Plan may be
revisited, refined and amended to accommodate changes in the municipality.
To ensure that the municipal decision makers have sufficient information to
make an informed decision and a process in which to obtain and review that
information.
To promote consistency of decision making by ensuring decisions are made
within a framework of policies.
To provide a positive environment for listening, evaluating and responding
to the concerns of the citizens.
Policies:
1.1
The Municipal Development Plan shall be adopted and subsequently
amended, if required, pursuant to sections 230, 606, and 692 of the Municipal
Government Act.
1.2
In order to achieve consistency, the Land Use Bylaw shall be amended to
comply with this Municipal Development Plan including, but not limited to,
the creation of a new Business Park land use district.
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1.3
Before any amendments or changes are made to this Municipal Development
Plan, it shall be ensured that public opinion is included in the decision-
making process through information meetings and public hearings.
1.4
Council should attempt to ensure that new growth and development occurs
in a stable, balanced and fiscally sound manner with regard to high aesthetics
standards to ensure the attractiveness of the community.
1.5
This Municipal Development Plan shall be reviewed, amended or replaced by
a new bylaw on a regular basis in order to achieve consistency and reflect the
wishes of the Town and its ratepayers.
2.0 SOUR GAS FACILITIES
The Municipal Government Act requires that Municipal Development Plans contain
policies compatible with the Subdivision and Development Regulation regarding the
type and location of land uses adjacent to sour gas facilities.
Target:
To meet the legislative requirements of the Municipal Government Act, the
Provincial Land Use Policies and the Subdivision and Development
Regulation.
Policies:
2.1
Setback guidelines for sour gas facilities shall be in accordance with standards
established in Figure 1 - Minimum Setback Distances (Appendix C)
provided by the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) or any
subsequent standards should these existing guidelines be revised.
3.0 MUNCIPAL, SCHOOL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
RESERVE
The Municipal Government Act requires that, under certain circumstances, the
Subdivision and Development Authority address municipal, environmental,
community services and/or school reserves at the time a subdivision decision is
rendered. The Municipal Government Act also requires that these reserves be
allocated in conjunction with affected school authorities.
Targets:
To establish guidelines for the allocation of municipal, school, environmental
and community services reserve.
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To ensure that any applicable municipal and/or school reserves are
addressed or acquired at the time of subdivision.
Policies:
3.1
Municipal and/or school reserve will be provided in accordance with
sections 666 and 667 of the Municipal Government Act. The Town shall
continue to collect school reserves until such time as an agreement is entered
into with the school authorities.
3.2
Municipal and/or school reserve will not be required to be provided subject
to situations under section 663 of the Municipal Government Act.
3.3
In the opinion of the Subdivision and Development Authority,
environmental reserve may be provided at the time of subdivision, in
accordance with section 664(3) of the Municipal Government Act, but
environmental easements may also be considered.
3.4
Where the provision of land for municipal, school or environmental reserve
has been required, such lands shall be designated on a final instrument and
registered for those purposes at Land Titles Office in accordance with
section 665 of the Municipal Government Act.
3.5
Where the Town is of the opinion that certain lands may be resubdivided in
the future, the Subdivision and Development Authority may require that
municipal or school reserves be deferred by caveat pursuant to section 669 of
the Municipal Government Act.
3.6
The Town may also acquire lands for municipal reserve purposes pursuant to
section 665 of the Municipal Government Act.
3.7
The Town will receive all municipal reserve funds paid and, should a school
authority in the future require land for a school, an agreement for possible
municipal assistance will be discussed at that time.
3.8
The Town may designate a surplus school site as municipal reserve or
community services reserve pursuant to section 672 of the Municipal
Government Act.
3.9
A surplus school site designated as community services reserve may be used
by the Town for any or all of the purposes outlined in section 671(2.1) of the
Municipal Government Act.
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4.0 GENERAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Targets:
To ensure serviceable land is adequately available to accommodate future
urban growth.
To identify appropriate areas for development and redevelopment based on
infrastructure, site characteristics, and compatibility with adjacent and
existing uses.
To maintain a 25-year supply of developable land within the Town boundary.
To provide policies and establish guidelines that direct future subdivision and
development, which provide concise and manageable standards for
developers.
To maintain a high quality of development and subdivisions wherever
possible.
To identify general growth directions and future land uses.
Policies:
Future Growth and Development Areas
4.1
Future urban growth and development in the Town should be directed to the
areas identified in the Future Land Use and Growth Directions Map (Map 1)
as future growth areas if they are determined to be suitable for development
and can be serviced with municipal infrastructure.
4.2
When evaluating proposals (subdivision, development, redesignation,
annexation, infrastructure expansion, etc.), the potential impacts on existing
and future development in the area will be considered in addition to the
cumulative impact on the Town.
4.3
Future urban growth should be directed to areas with existing municipal
infrastructure capacity or to locations where infrastructure extensions can be
made most appropriately.
4.4
Subdivision proposals will typically be expected to demonstrate consistency
with the Town's other approved municipal plans and standards, as may be
applicable.
4.5
Development should occur in a stable, balanced, and fiscally sound manner
with standards established in the Land Use Bylaw.
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4.6
An area structure plan or conceptual design scheme may be required for any
proposal involving the redesignation of land from "Transitional/Urban
Reserve".
4.7
An area structure plan or conceptual design scheme may be required for any
proposal involving:
(a) industrial development;
(b) large-scale commercial development;
(c) multi-lot residential development resulting in the creation of more than
five lots or which has the potential to trigger capacity upgrades or
require expansion of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, etc.); or
(d) as deemed necessary by Council.
4.8
Area structure plans shall take into consideration the following:
(a) phasing of development;
(b) land uses proposed for the area;
(c) density of development;
(d) transportation patterns;
(e) ease of municipal servicing including logical expansion of infrastructure;
(f) linking open space with existing open space, parkways, walkways, and
railways;
(g) stormwater management;
(h) compatibility with adjacent land uses;
(i) consistency with the Municipal Development Plan policies and other
municipal or provincial plans, policies, and regulations; and
(j) any other matter Council deems necessary.
4.9
Future subdivision and development may be required to pay off-site levies
pursuant to section 648 of the Municipal Government Act and any other
development fees as required by Council.
Annexation
4.10
The Town will regularly monitor development activity and land supply and if
boundary to meet the targeted 25-year land supply or to support the needs of
the community, annexation may be considered.
4.11
Annexation boundaries shall follow legal boundaries and natural features to
avoid creating fragmented patterns of municipal jurisdiction.
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4.12
The Town will protect the right of agricultural operations to continue within
the Town boundaries following annexation until urban land development
occurs.
5.0 RESIDENTIAL
Targets:
Encourage a variety of housing form and affordability that appeals to a broad
section of people.
Create an attractive residential environment with strong aesthetic merit.
Promote proportional increases in multi-family housing compared to other
housing types.
Support the development of housing for people wishing to retire in Pincher
Creek to take advantage of proximity to wilderness amenities, fishing,
camping, and quiet small-town atmosphere.
The designation of multi-family sites within new subdivisions should be
implemented, as there is often a resistance by property owners to locate
multi-family developments in existing residential neighbourhoods.
Encourage, as an alternative, the development of modular/manufactured
homes as new or infill housing in existing low-density residential
neighbourhoods. This use is considered discretionary under the present
Land Use Bylaw.
Promote the continued development of country residential lots (Castleview
Estates) zoned for that purpose northeast of Beaver Drive.
To ensure that an adequate amount of serviced residential land is available to
meet future housing demand and that land is developed in an efficient and
rational manner.
Policies:
5.1
All future residential development:
(a) shall comply with the objectives of this plan and the current Land Use
Bylaw;
(b) should be directed to the areas of the Town as identified in Map 1;
(c) shall be evaluated by the Council and/or the Municipal Development
and Subdivision Authority.
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5.2
The Town of Pincher Creek should regularly monitor the vacancy rate and
volume of building permits so that short-term needs for serviced residential
land can be anticipated.
5.3
Future residential development shall be located pursuant to any setbacks
contained within the Subdivision and Development Regulation or any
subsequent provincial legislation.
5.4
Developers are encouraged to design subdivisions that provide diversity in
housing type, accessibility, tenure, and cost.
5.5
In reviewing future residential development proposals, consideration should
be given to rational and economical extensions of existing municipal services.
5.6
The Town shall, for the convenience and enjoyment of residents, emphasize
the provision of parks, playgrounds, space, and walkways for pedestrian
traffic in new and established residential neighbourhoods.
5.7
Manufactured home development may be permitted subject to meeting the
basic design and land use criteria as set out in the Land Use Bylaw.
5.8
The burden of supplying infrastructure services to new developments shall
be borne by the developer and not by the Town.
5.9
Country residential development should be encouraged to develop in the
subdivision along Beaver Drive and that portion of urban reserve west of the
golf course adjacent to the South Hill area.
5.10
The Town should consider the impact of a rising seniors population and
attempt to accommodate their housing needs.
5.11
The Town recognizes that accessory dwelling units such as garden suites and
basement suites will assist in diversifying the housing stock and may consider
incorporating provisions for such uses in the Land Use Bylaw.
6.0 COMMERCIAL
Targets:
Maintain the downtown core as a main commercial district.
The Land Use Bylaw includes provisions to encourage downtown
commercial expansion east and west on Main Street by zoning present
residential areas as transitional commercial. The 7.9-acre zone should
manage growth and provide a clear vision of future development.
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To encourage the redevelopment of Kettles Street into a second main
thoroughfare for the purpose of commercial expansion and improved traffic
flow through the downtown area.
Preserve and improve the aesthetic nature of the commercial buildings.
Encourage highway commercial businesses to develop along the northern
portion of Highway 6 and at the junction of Highways 6 and 507.
The growth of comprehensive commercial development should only be
encouraged if the expansion does not adversely affect the downtown core.
Concentrate on attracting new commercial activities to Pincher Creek.
Focus on attracting wind-related businesses.
Encourage home-based businesses to start in residential neighbourhoods
with the intent that they will grow and require space in a commercial district.
Support agri-business by continuing to acknowledge the significant role the
surrounding rural community plays in the Pincher Creek economy.
Policies:
General Commercial
6.1
Commercial development should be encouraged to concentrate in the
existing commercial areas by infilling vacant lots, the consolidation of sites
for redevelopment projects and the redevelopment of older properties in the
various commercial districts.
6.2
All future neighbourhood or local commercial development shall be
evaluated in terms of traffic generation, parking, and environmental impacts
upon the surrounding area.
6.3
The shopping centre site shall be strictly controlled in terms of development
and use of land and buildings.
6.4
All commercial development shall be required to connect to municipal sewer,
water and electrical utility system services, unless it is demonstrated to the
Subdivision and Development Authority that circumstances exist that
services are not required.
6.5
The establishment of home-based businesses that are compatible with
residential uses is encouraged with the intent that they will grow and
eventually require space in a commercial district.
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Downtown Commercial
6.6
The downtown core shall be maintained and strengthened and future
expansion of the downtown core shall be directed to the transitional
commercial zone as identified in the Land Use Bylaw.
6.7
Future commercial development or redevelopment projects occurring in the
downtown core shall be encouraged to provide pedestrian features to
improve pedestrian safety, comfort, and convenience.
6.8
Mixed-use development may be permitted in appropriate areas through the
Land Use Bylaw, allowing such activities as commercial activity on the main
floor of buildings with residential or office use on the upper floors and/or
rear of the building.
Highway Commercial
6.9
Future highway commercial development shall be directed to the areas
identified in Map 1 with the intent to capitalize on the presence of traffic
along Highways 6 and 507.
6.10
All highway commercial subdivision and development shall be referred to
Alberta Transportation for comments or approvals.
7.0 INDUSTRIAL
Targets:
Encourage industrial activity to locate in the community. There is a
preference for light industry over heavy industry as the community is aware
that the possible negative environmental impacts on the surrounding natural
environment could be detrimental to the promotion of tourism.
Prevent or minimize any potential land use conflicts with existing or
proposed industrial uses.
Encourage or attract wind power manufacturing opportunities to promote
"green power" initiative.
Certain types of materials or industries associated with dangerous goods,
fuels, chemicals, or explosives should not be permitted in close proximity to
other types of land use activities.
Promote regional location of Pincher Creek in regards to rail and highway
access.
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Policies:
7.1
Future industrial expansion shall be directed to areas east of Highway 6 as
indicated in Map 1.
7.2
Industrial activities should be compatible with the Town's physical
environment and industrial activities shall comply with Alberta Environment
and other provincial, federal or Town standards in respect to noise, odour,
and other noxious emissions and fire or explosive hazards.
7.3
The Town should encourage the development of industrial sites in such a
way as to minimize potential land use, traffic circulation and environmental
conflicts.
7.4
Land use classification shall be flexible so as to permit a wide range of light
industrial, service, limited retail and recreational land uses to locate on
industrial land.
7.5
The Town may, by bylaw, institute architectural and design controls for
structures within the industrial areas for the purpose of maintaining the
appearance of the area and the image of the community.
7.6
All industrial development shall be required to connect to municipal sewer,
water and electrical utility system services, unless it is demonstrated to the
Subdivision and Development Authority that circumstances exist that
services are not required.
8.0 RECREATION, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Targets:
To provide quality recreational facilities, parks and open space and pathways
for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
Encourage linkages between open space, parks, schools, and pathways where
feasible.
Maintain and improve existing recreational facilities, parks and open space
and pathways in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Smooth surface portions of the pathway system to increase access to those in
wheelchairs, with strollers, or on roller blades.
Establish a course of action to ensure the long-term stabilization and
restoration of the Lebel Mansion.
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Policies:
8.1
The Town should continue to encourage the commitment of residential
developers to incorporate green space, community parks, and connections to
the existing pathway system into future developments. It is also important to
maintain landscaping minimums in future commercial and industrial
developments.
8.2
Future recreational development should have regard to optimizing the use of
land for social and recreational facilities.
8.3
The operation of recreational facilities will be reviewed on a regular basis to
ensure the facilities adequately meet public needs and are operating in an
efficient manner.
8.4
Parks and open space, including walkways, will be encouraged to be designed
in a manner that is accessible to all user groups and considers the safety and
security of those using the facilities as well as adjacent uses.
8.5
Stormwater detention sites should be designed to accommodate recreational
opportunities, where feasible.
8.6
The Golf Course could be expanded to 18 holes and an area structure plan
should be adopted to guide future development. An intensive tree-planting
program may be initiated to offer shelter from the wind and to enhance the
aesthetic qualities of the course.
8.7
The Town will continue to work with school authorities and support the
shared use of open space and playground areas.
9.0 TRANSPORTATION
Targets:
It is important to support the twinning of Highway 3 from east to west
across the province. This is an issue of safety, especially considering the
increase in truck traffic and recreational vehicles along this highway.
To work with Alberta Transportation and developers to ensure coordinated
access points for development along Highways 6, 507 and 785.
To ensure that development along key entranceways into the Town enhance
the community image.
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Policies:
9.1
Municipal roads or transportation initiatives should be planned and
developed to enhance opportunities for local businesses to benefit from the
circulation of traffic both through and within the community.
9.2
Residential street designs shall continue to employ a hierarchical road
pattern, which provides local, collector and arterial roadways to service the
population.
9.3
The Council should work in cooperation with other affected municipalities
to advance the date of construction regarding the twinning of Highway 3.
9.4
The Town will maintain an open dialogue with Alberta Transportation
regarding any matters associated with Highways 6, 507 and 785 that may
have an impact on the community.
9.5
Major subdivisions and developments may be required to submit a Traffic
Impact Assessment or other analysis, as deemed necessary by the Town.
Any upgrading identified by such studies shall be implemented by the
developer at its sole cost and to the satisfaction of the Town and Alberta
Transportation.
9.6
Major subdivisions and developments located adjacent to Highways 6, 507
and 785 should be planned and developed in a manner that ensures
coordinated access points across these highways.
9.7
The Town will work closely with the Municipal District of Pincher Creek to
ensure that standards for a hierarchy of roadways are identified and
established between both municipalities. Access control regulations should
also be established to ensure major collectors and arterials are protected.
9.8
Highways 6, 507 and 785 are considered key entranceways into the
community. Defined standards of development, such as but not limited to
landscaping, signage, screening and fencing, for these entranceways should
be established and implemented in the Land Use Bylaw.
9.9
Freestanding signage along entranceways into the Town is discouraged.
10.0 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Targets:
Capacities of both the water treatment system and the sewer treatment
system have a built out capacity of approximately 10,000 people. That
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should be sufficient to handle any residential, commercial, or industrial
demand for the next 20 years.
It is important to carefully consider the siting of all new development in
terms of existing infrastructure, ease of servicing and potential storm water
drainage issues. Ideally, for a more effective and efficient process, a
comprehensive water management drainage plan should be developed in
those areas targeted for expansion to reduce costs of piece-mealing
development.
Due to the immense damage experienced along the creek bank and to
bridges during the flood of 1995, it is a mandate of the Town to ensure the
integrity of the Pincher Creek is not compromised. Measures are in place to
make certain the creek is not taxed beyond capacity by storm runoff and
great efforts have been made to preserve the present path of the creek.
A long-term municipal servicing issue may be the expansion of services, both
water and sewer, to the Hamlets of Pincher Station and Lowland Heights.
Continue to support a comprehensive recycling program to promote the
sustainable environment Pincher Creek has decided to adopt.
Policies:
10.1
All utilities should be encouraged to be underground. Utilities in this context
include power lines, cable services and phone services.
10.2
The burden of supplying or upgrading infrastructure services to subdivisions
or new developments shall be borne by the developer and not the Town.
10.3
Council and staff should monitor the utilities that exist in order to ensure the
Town has a sufficient infrastructure framework to support the community
growth and development.
10.4
In the future, if capacity exists in the municipal water and sewer systems, the
Town may investigate the possibility of providing services to the Hamlets of
Pincher Station and Lowland Heights.
10.5
All new development will be required to hook up to municipal water and
sewer unless demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Town that the proposed
use does not require municipal servicing.
10.6
The Town supports low impact development practices as a sustainable
means of stormwater management.
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11.0 COMMUNITY SERVICES
Targets:
To evaluate the need for new services or facilities.
To increase the role and nurturing of volunteers and to continue cooperation
with service clubs and volunteer organizations.
To ensure the coordination of protection services, including disaster services.
To continue cooperative roles with health authorities.
Policies:
11.1
The Town and Council shall attempt to balance the needs of natural and
cultural environments with economic development, recreation and individual
landowners as a reflection of community values.
11.2
The Town shall continue to support and work in mutual agreement with
other government departments or agencies that help provide various
community services to residents.
11.3
Where possible, Council should continue to cooperate with the Town's
service clubs and other volunteer agencies.
12.0 REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
It is very important for the Town of Pincher Creek to continue working with
neighbouring municipalities who have common economic goals and development
objectives. The development of the integrated Emergency Medical Services clearly
demonstrates the positive impacts that can come about as a result of a harmonious
working relationship with neighbouring municipalities.
As well, participation in the "Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance" economic region
promotion has increased the visibility of Pincher Creek and fostered partnerships
with other southern Alberta communities with similar ambitions. Regional alliances
and the alignment of economic groups will, in the future, be beneficial in terms of
economic prosperity and the advantages of economies of scale.
The fringe area surrounding an urban municipality is often a concern when planning
for the future. The tendency for conflicting land uses to develop has the potential to
hinder future expansion of the urban area. The urban fringe of Pincher Creek is
found to contain various land use activities. These include residential, commercial
and industrial uses as well as intensive and extensive agricultural operations. In 2010,
the Town of Pincher Creek and the Municipal District of Pincher Creek adopted a
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new Intermunicipal Development Plan which outlines policies that govern future
development in the urban fringe.
Policies:
12.1
The Council shall demonstrate regional leadership in sustainable
development by advocating watershed management, regional partnerships,
and the reduction and reuse of resources.
12.2
The Council shall continue to build partnerships with their neighbouring
municipalities to promote regional interests.
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MAIN ST
KETTLES ST
MACLEOD ST
SCHOFIELD ST
EAST AVE
HEWETSON AVE
BEAVER DR
CHARLOTTE ST
HUNTER ST
BRDVIEW ST
DEER AVE
ELK AVE
MCEACHERN ST
CHRISTIE AVE
POPLAR AVE
ELM ST
FREDERICK ST
BEVERLEY MCLAUCHLIN DR
JAMES AVE
RIGAUX DR
POLICE AVE
TUMBLEWEED AVE
MCDOUGALL ST
ADELAIDE ST
MORDEN AVE
HYDE ST
ALBERT AVE
CANYON DR
BRIAR RD
WILLOW ST
Allison ST
JOHN AVE
DOBBIE AVE
VICTORIA CRES
BIGHORN AVE
MAPLE ST
TABLE MOUNTAIN ST
SCOTT AVE
HILL AVE
MOUNTAIN ST
St. JOHN AVE
WENTWORTH AVE
MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
ELIZABETH ST
DAVIDSON AVE
BUFFALO ST
INDIAN ST
LODGE AVE
DUNDAS ST
WILDERNESS AVE
CORNER MOUNTAIN ST
FOOTHILLS AVE
FOXBOROUGH LANE
OAKWOOD DR
THISTLE CRES
FREEBRAIN AVE
CHIEF MOUNTAIN AVE
LIVINGSTON WAY
PINERIDGE WAY
CROCUS ST
RIMMINGTON AVE
GEDDES AVE
LAWRENCE ST
GRIZZLY ST
ROBERTSON AVE
CANON ST
LACOMBE ST
COLEMAN AVE
CHURCH AVE
LEBEL ST
FLORENCE ST
HILLSIDE CRES
SOUTH ST
BLAIRMORE ST
WEST AVE
SCOBIE AVE
HUCKLEBERRY CRT
SCHOFIELD PL
ELK AVE
WENTWORTH AVE
HYDE ST
POLICE AVE
KETTLES ST
DUPUY ST
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Single Unit Housing
Duplex Housing
Multi Unit Housing
Manufactured Home
Seniors Housing
Commercial
Transport\ Telocom \ Utility
Industrial
Institutional
Agricultural
Parks \ Open Space
Vacant Residential
Vacant Commercial
Vacant Industrial
Vacant Institutional
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MAIN ST
KETTLES ST
MACLEOD ST
SCHOFIELD ST
EAST AVE
HEWETSON AVE
BEAVER DR
CHARLOTTE ST
HUNTER ST
BRDVIEW ST
DEER AVE
ELK AVE
MCEACHERN ST
CHRISTIE AVE
POPLAR AVE
ELM ST
FREDERICK ST
BEVERLEY MCLAUCHLIN DR
JAMES AVE
RIGAUX DR
POLICE AVE
TUMBLEWEED AVE
MCDOUGALL ST
ADELAIDE ST
MORDEN AVE
HYDE ST
ALBERT AVE
CANYON DR
BRIAR RD
WILLOW ST
Allison ST
JOHN AVE
DOBBIE AVE
VICTORIA CRES
BIGHORN AVE
MAPLE ST
TABLE MOUNTAIN ST
SCOTT AVE
HILL AVE
MOUNTAIN ST
St. JOHN AVE
WENTWORTH AVE
MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE
ELIZABETH ST
DAVIDSON AVE
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APPENDIX B: EXISTING LAND USE
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APPENDIX B: EXISTING LAND USE
Town of Pincher Creek Municipal Development Plan
Appendix B
Table 1
Town of Pincher Creek Existing Land Use
(Based on land use within Town Boundary, excluding roads and creek)
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Total Area
1100
Single
253.85
102.79
11.81
1200
2 family
7.17
2.90
0.33
1400
Multi-family
8.89
3.60
0.41
1600
Mobile Home
23.62
9.56
1.1
1710
Senior Housing
18.97
7.68
0.88
2100
Retail
104.84
42.42
4.87
2200
Wholesale
5.00
2.02
0.23
2300
Service
7.10
2.87
0.33
2400
Transportation
8.62
3.49
0.4
2500
Contracting
13.87
5.61
0.64
2600
Building
4.40
1.78
0.2
2700
Warehousing
23.21
9.40
1.08
3500
Ag Processing
2.26
0.92
0.11
3700
Trucking
11.25
4.55
0.52
4100
Educational
27.12
10.98
1.26
4200
Government
6.73
2.72
0.31
4300
Community
25.22
10.20
1.17
4400
Hospital
9.70
3.93
0.45
4500
Institutional
1.27
0.52
0.06
4700
Religious
9.84
3.98
0.46
5400
Telecommunication
1.41
0.57
0.07
5500
Utilities
34.15
13.82
1.59
6200
Outdoor Facilities
10.75
4.35
0.5
6300
Indoor Recreation
8.69
3.52
0.4
6400
Outdoor Recreation
82.52
33.40
3.84
6500
Parks
4.63
1.87
0.21
6600
Open Space
175.82
71.15
8.17
7000
Agriculture
1130.45
457.48
52.5
Vacant
130.03
52.62
6.04
TOTAL
2151.37
870.69
100.00
APPENDIX B: EXISTING LAND USE
Appendix B
Town of Pincher Creek Municipal Development Plan
Table 2
Town of Pincher Creek Residential Land Use
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
1100
Single
253.85
102.79
81.24
1200
2 family
7.17
2.90
2.29
1400
Multi-family
8.89
3.60
2.85
1600
Mobile Home
23.62
9.56
7.56
1710
Senior Housing
18.97
7.68
6.07
TOTAL
312.50
126.52
100.00
Table 3
Town of Pincher Creek Commercial Land Use
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
2100
Retail
104.84
42.42
62.75
2200
Wholesale
5.00
2.02
2.99
2300
Service
7.10
2.87
4.25
2400
Transportation
8.62
3.49
5.16
2500
Contracting
13.87
5.61
8.3
2600
Building
4.40
1.78
2.63
2700
Warehousing
23.21
9.40
13.9
TOTAL
167.04
67.60
100.00
Table 4
Town of Pincher Creek Industrial Land Use
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
3500
Ag Processing
2.26
0.92
16.82
3700
Trucking
11.25
4.55
83.18
TOTAL
13.51
5.47
100.00
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APPENDIX B: EXISTING LAND USE
Town of Pincher Creek Municipal Development Plan
Appendix B
Table 5
Town of Pincher Creek Institutional Land Use
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
4100
Educational
27.12
10.98
33.96
4200
Government
6.73
2.72
8.41
4300
Community
25.22
10.20
31.55
4400
Hospital
9.70
3.93
12.16
4500
Institutional
1.27
0.52
1.61
4700
Religious
9.84
3.98
12.31
TOTAL
79.88
32.33
100.00
Table 6
Town of Pincher Creek Transportation/Telecommunications/Utilities
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
5400
Telecommunication
1.41
0.57
3.96
5500
Utilities
34.15
13.82
96.04
TOTAL
35.56
14.39
100.00
Table 7
Town of Pincher Creek Recreation and Open Space Land Use
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
6200
Outdoor Facilities
10.75
4.35
3.81
6300
Indoor Recreation
8.69
3.52
3.08
6400
Outdoor Recreation
82.52
33.40
29.22
6500
Parks
4.63
1.87
1.64
6600
Open Space
175.82
71.15
62.25
TOTAL
282.41
114.29
100.00
Table 8
Town of Pincher Creek Other Land Use
No.
Type
Area (acres)
Area (ha)
% Category
7000
Agriculture
1130.45
457.48
52.5
Vacant
130.03
52.62
6.04
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APPENDIX C: ERCB SOUR GAS SETBACKS
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APPENDIX C: ERCB SOUR GAS SETBACKS
Town of Pincher Creek Municipal Development Plan
Appendix C