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The Village of Rosemary
Municipal Development Plan
Bylaw No. 476-19
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1.0
Introduction
1
1.1
Purpose
1
1.2
Legislation
1
2.0
Community Context
4
2.1
Plan Area
4
2.2
Vision
4
2.3
Population
5
2.4
Development Influences
6
2.5
Future Trends and Opportunities
10
3.0
Land Use
11
3.1
Current Land Uses
11
3.2
Future Land Uses
13
4.0
Housing and Neighbourhood Design
15
4.1
Goal
15
4.2
Objectives
15
4.3
Policies
15
5.0
Commercial
17
5.1
Goal
17
5.2
Objectives
17
5.3
Policies
17
6.0
Industrial
18
6.1
Goal
18
6.2
Objectives
18
6.3
Policies
18
7.0
Parks, Recreation and Culture
20
7.1
Goal
20
7.2
Objectives
20
7.3
Policies
20
8.0
Infrastructure
22
8.1
Goal
22
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8.2
Objectives
22
8.3
Policies
22
9.0
Intermunicipal Cooperation
24
9.1
Goal
24
9.2
Objectives
24
9.3
Policies
24
10.0
Implementation
25
10.1
Goal
25
10.2
Objectives
25
10.3
Policies
25
Figures
Figure 1: Context Map .................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2: Historical Population ....................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3: Population Cohorts ......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 4: Village of Rosemary Points of Interest .......................................................................... 8
Figure 5: Road Network Hierarchy ................................................................................................ 9
Figure 6: Village of Rosemary Future Growth Projection ........................................................ 10
Figure 7: Current Land Use Breakdown ..................................................................................... 11
Figure 8: Current Land Use ........................................................................................................... 12
Figure 9: Future Land Use Concept ............................................................................................ 14
Figure 10: Parks and Pathways .................................................................................................... 21
1.0 Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The Village of Rosemary (the Village, or Rosemary) is situated in Newell County, north of the TransCanada
Highway. In 2016 the Village had a population of 396 people (2016 Federal Census), with an area of 52.5
hectares of land. The Village is primarily a residential community with some industrial, commercial and
institutional lands. The development and policies of the Village place strong emphasis on promoting and
developing a family- oriented community, with walking trails and parks, local commercial and employment
opportunities, and strong support for the surrounding agricultural community.
As shown in Figure 1, Rosemary is located north of Township Rd 210 and east of Highway 550. Rosemary
is nestled within agricultural land, providing a rural landscape backdrop to the community. Located 170 km
southeast of Calgary and 33 km north of the City of Brooks, the Village has access to a range of services
and employment opportunities in close proximity.
While Rosemary is a small community, it is a complete community that demonstrates walkability,
community spirit and a functioning main street of local commercial retail businesses. The recreational
components, which serve the surrounding rural area, and the system of walking trails and paths, have
created a community that supports healthy living.
The purpose of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is to act as a long range planning document which
provides guidance and clarity for future growth. This plan will ensure that development is sustainable and
meets the needs of the community, promoting growth and ensuring a high standard for quality of life. The
MDP is intended to guide future development by defining a vision, goals, objectives and policies, with the
aim to provide consistent direction.
1.2 Legislation
This is the first MDP for the Village of Rosemary. Previous planning legislation did not require municipalities
with a population of less than 3,500 to prepare an MDP. However, with the recent changes in the Municipal
Government Act (MGA), all municipalities must now have an MDP adopted by January 2020.
The Village's MDP has been prepared in accordance with all requirements of section 632 of the MGA. The
MGA (632(3) states that an MDP must address:
- The future land use within the municipality;
- The manner of, and the proposals for, future development in the municipality;
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Figure 1: Context Map
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- The coordination of land use, future growth patterns and other infrastructure with adjacent
municipalities, if not addressed in an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) with respect to those
matters in those municipalities;
- The provision of the required transportation systems, either generally or specifically, within the
municipality, and in relation to adjacent municipalities; and
- The provision of municipal services and facilities either generally or specifically.
The MDP may also address:
- Proposals for the financing and programming of municipal infrastructure;
- Coordination of municipal programs relating to the physical, social and economic development of
the municipality;
- Environmental matters within the municipality;
- Financial resources of the municipality;
- Economic development of the municipality; and
- Any other matter relating to the physical, social or economic development of the municipality.
In addition to the sections listed above the MGA also states the MDP:
a) 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;
b) 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;
c) 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 the affected school boards;
d) Must contain policies respecting the protection of agricultural operations; and
e) May contain policies respecting the protection of conservation reserve, in accordance with
Section 644(2)(1) (a) to (d).
MDPs must conform to any IDP in place. This document provides policies that will conform to the
requirements of the MGA and to the Village of Rosemary / County of Newell IDP.
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2.0 Community Context
2.1 Plan Area
The Village is located within the heart of Newell County (Figure 1). The Village is comprised of 56 hectares
of land surrounded by farm land.
Rosemary was founded in 1911 and was located on the Brooks/Empress CPR line. The settlement was
part of the 1.2 million acre tract of land owned by the Railway who then offered tracts of land as incentive to
new settlers. The balance of this tract of land was then transferred to the Eastern Irrigation District who still
own and operate the extensive irrigation network that allows the high crop yield in the area.
The location of Rosemary makes it convenient for people commuting to surrounding communities (primarily
the City of Brooks) and are looking to maintain a rural, small town lifestyle. Within the community, the
majority of land is dedicated to low density residential. The land is relatively flat land, and has minimal
environmental or development constraints, making the Village suited for development.
The Village provides fully piped municipal services via a sewage lagoon system located northeast of the
Village in Newell County, and treated potable water piped from the City of Brooks and distributed through a
pump station located in the southwest corner of Village. The open water reservoirs have now been
decommissioned and are being converted into residential and park space. A large stormwater pond is
located in the northeast corner of Village, surrounded by walking trails making it a double amenity for the
residents. The Village has developed both residential and industrial lots to promote growth.
2.2 Vision
The vision for the Village of Rosemary is:
"A flourishing, vibrant community supporting strong family values."
To support the vision for the community, the MDP presents the overriding mission statement:
"The Village of Rosemary will continue to grow and thrive as a small
village offering its residents a safe, friendly and vibrant community of
people of all ages. Rosemary will develop in a sustainable manner
that enhances the natural landscape while supporting the
economic viability of the community."
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This vision and mission guides the MDP policies to support and promote the Village and its future growth.
The core values and beliefs of the community include:
Collaboration
Honesty and Integrity
Accountability
Putting the Community First
Cooperation
Volunteerism
Different Ideas and Opinions
Tolerance
Respect
2.3 Population
The Village has seen moderate fluctuations in population over the last 25 years (Figure 2), with a net
population increase of 59 people over the 25 years. The Federal Census was conducted in 2011 and
recorded 342 residents. However, the following year (2012) the Village conducted a municipal census that
identified 421 residents. The Federal Census recorded that the Village grew by 15% over the five year
period between 2011 and 2016 with a population of 396 in 2016. The 2012 population is noted; however,
for projection purposes, and the Federal Census has been used to generate a long term population
projection. Individual year spikes in population in small communities can be triggered by single family
events, and while the Village has been growing, a steady growth rate has been selected for projections of
housing, land requirements and servicing needs.
The 2016 Federal Census shows the age distribution in the Village of a young family population. The
average age based on the 2016 Census is 33.9 years of age and the average household size is 2.7 people.
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Figure 2: Historical Population
Source: Government of Canada Federal Census and Village of Rosemary Municipal Census
The Village strongly supports family values and with the educational and recreational facilities, it is well
suited to affordable living. The population cohorts supports the family orientation of the Village.
Figure 3: Population Cohorts
Source: Government of Canada Federal Census 2016
2.4 Development Influences
There are influences on development within Rosemary that will impact future growth of the community such
as increasing traffic on the TransCanada Highway, improved opportunities for tourism and recreation, and
value added agricultural industries. The proximity to Brooks, a growing urban area, provides spin-off
impacts on Rosemary. Rosemary offers residents the opportunity to start small businesses that depend on
technology, the internet and courier/post delivery. In addition, as the community grows, there will be more
demand and opportunity to supply a wide range of services such as health care and other forms of
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employment. There is tourism in the region related to Drumheller and the Badlands. This can be leveraged
to promote tourism within the community of Rosemary. This MDP looks to support these opportunities for
growth and understand any potential limitations. In Figure 4 the major services and points of interest within
the community are identified. This map shows the current amenities and services located in the Village.
The Village is located within the area serviced by the Eastern Irrigation District. The irrigation district is one
of many in Alberta that is legislated to supply water for agricultural purposes
(https://www.eid.ca/about.html). The Eastern Irrigation District is a major stakeholder in the community and
their landholdings will impact the physical growth of the Village.
Based on the Census data from 2016, 50% of the population who commute, travel 15 to 30 minutes each
way, each day to work. This reflects the City of Brooks as the primary employment centre for Rosemary
residents and the excellent road network in Newell County including provincial highways. In addition, many
of the residents continue to operate large farms in the area.
As the City of Brooks continues to grow and expand employment opportunities, it could have an impact on
the growth of Rosemary as more families move to Rosemary and work in Brooks. The Village can offer
affordable housing, an established school, extensive recreational opportunities and a short commute to
work while providing all the benefits of living in a small village.
The Village transportation network is primarily comprised of local roads, as illustrated on Figure 5. The
Village of Rosemary 2018 Infrastructure Management Plan completed by MPE Engineering Ltd. outlines
the current condition of the road network and the road network hierarchy (MPE, 2018). Future growth of the
Village will utilize the road network and potentially expand village roads as development occurs in a logical
fashion. The truck route along Railway Ave is important to note for future development as it will influence
the location of future non-residential land uses.
The Village has the opportunity to attract tourists traveling through the area. The Village has a 12-site
campground, recreation facilities and a yearly Canada Day celebration, which can be leveraged for future
tourism. Small towns often offer a unique experience for visitors with their hospitality and small community
spirit. This offers the opportunity for small scale community overnight accommodation (such as bed and
breakfasts and small "inns"), catering and equipment rental.
Centre Street provides a mainstreet environment with a number of local community services such as the
baker, butcher, general store and Village office, located across from the Recreation Centre. By expanding
the commercial and light industrial uses in the Village there is an opportunity to increase a variety of
businesses from service industry to agricultural manufacturing to tech companies and services. This
creates jobs, income, municipal tax revenue and supports other services such as school enrollment.
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Figure 4: Village of Rosemary Points of Interest
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Figure 5: Road Network Hierarchy
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2.5 Future Trends and Opportunities
The Village has many opportunities that can lead to growth including:
- Proximity to other, larger centres such as Brooks;
- Quality of life for families;
- Affordable housing;
- Opportunity for employment; and
- Existing services and facilities.
For the preparation of the MDP, three population growth rates were used to project the Village population
for the 40-year time frame. The current growth of 0.65% has been used for the low projection, a moderate
growth rate of 1.0% has been used, and a high growth rate of 1.19% per year has been used recognizing
the population high in 2012. The population has been projected for 40 years to comply with provincial
policy. The Alberta Municipal Government Board has indicated that municipalities should have sufficient
land within their boundaries to accommodate the 20 to 40-year growth rate. With the benefits and amenities
offered within the Village, there is an expectation for continued growth. As mentioned in Section 2.3
Population, the historical net population increase was 59 people or 0.65% per year.
Figure 6 shows the high, medium and low population projections to the year 2059. To ensure that there is
sufficient land within the Village boundary and that infrastructure planning targets anticipate this population,
the MDP has selected to use the medium growth rate at the 40-year (2059) target for the land use concept
and land use planning. Based on the medium growth projection, the population of the Village will increase
to 600. To accommodate the average household size of 2.7, a total of 74 additional housing units will be
required to accommodate the future population. This requires an average increase of two new houses a
year. This reflects the current growth rate based on the development permit applications and building starts
in the Village.
Figure 6: Village of Rosemary Future Growth Projection
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Projected Population Growth
Population Projection
High
(1.19% CAGR)*
Population Projection Medium
(1% CAGR)**
Population Projection
Low
(0.65% CAGR)***
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3.0 Land Use
3.1 Current Land Uses
The Village is primarily dedicated to low density residential. In addition to residential uses the community
has a large amount of public open space, and a number of commercial and light industrial uses. Figure 7
breaks down the land current uses by area and Figure 8 illustrates the current land uses.
The Village is a community that is focused on providing the amenities desired by families, including
recreational uses and a K to 12 school. The majority of the land in Rosemary is zoned and used as
residential; mainly single detached housing.
Land Use
Percentage of Land
Total Land Area (ha)
Residential
37.52%
19.7
Industrial
4.95%
2.6
Commercial
0.95%
0.5
Recreation, Public Space and Institutional
24.76%
13
Public Service
7.43%
3.9
No land Use
0.19%
0.1
Roadways
24.19%
12.7
Total Land
100%, 52.5 ha
Figure 7: Current Land Use Breakdown
The Village has developed an area in the northwest part of the Village, called Cottonwood, that has created
20 new residential lots in the first phase (13 of which were sold at time of preparing this MDP), with 10
more lots in the second phase. The subdivision is fully developed with deep services, paved roads and
sidewalks. This leaves 17 lots as yet unsold or subdivided.
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Figure 8: Current Land Use
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3.2 Future Land Uses
In the future, the Village will continue to grow while retaining the focus on community and family. This
growth will include additional housing, commercial and recreational uses.
Residential
The future land use concept illustrates the full build-out of Cottonwood (17 lots), and the conversion of the
old open water reservoir to a combination of residential (12 lots) and open space, with a public utility lot for
the water pumphouse. In addition, the mobile home park has 35 pads available (25 pads of the 60 total
sites are currently used, although several are currently used for recreational vehicles and not mobile
homes). Along with approximately 10 buildable lots in the Village and two of the Cottonwood lots that have
been sold but not yet built on, this combines for a total of 78 potential housing units in the existing Village
boundary. If the Village continues to grow at a minimum of three to four homes per year construction, this
represents a 22-year land supply within the Village boundaries.
Industrial/Commercial
The industrial land in the north has been subdivided into eight industrial sites, two of which are occupied
and six of which are available for development. The MDP supports commercial development in the
downtown primarily in the form of small business to support to local population and potential visitors. The
commercial area remains along Centre Street close to the industrial lots. However, there is little or no land
for commercial expansion. The lots on Centre Street are currently occupied and there is no other
commercial land in the Village. Future commercial growth will be provided through future annexations and
land use redesignations.
The future growth will provide an opportunity for additional development and uses that can support the
growth of the community while supporting the vision, identified in Section 2.2 Vision. The Future Land Use
Concept is illustrated on Figure 9. The Future Land Use Concept demonstrates how the Village will
continue to expand residential and industrial land within the Village to accommodate the growing
population. The Village will continue to support their vision by including additional open space for the
recreational uses of the residents.
Based on the Village of Rosemary 2018 Infrastructure Management Plan, the Municipality has the
infrastructure capacity to support future growth to a population of 600 people.
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Figure 9: Future Land Use Concept
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4.0 Housing and Neighbourhood Design
Lands identified as residential are located throughout the community, with the majority of land being
dedicated to single detached housing forms. As the Village continues to grow, it is important to provide
housing stock that will meet the needs of the residents and future residents. Currently this appears to be
single detached housing to accommodate families. However, it is important to design new housing to
maximize the efficient use of infrastructure and utilize proximity to services, such as schools and shopping.
Once the lands within the municipal boundary are developed, the Village will look to expand the Village
boundaries in a logical manner, as identified in the IDP. Residential uses in the Village are primarily
comprised of low density housing including, single detached, duplexes and mobile units. Future growth will
continue to be comprised of low density residential housing, but it is encouraged to include other forms of
housing such as basement or backyard suites.
4.1 Goal
To develop a sustainable, safe and accessible community which
supports the Village of Rosemary's vision.
4.2 Objectives
- To ensure that the built environment is accessible with barrier free design elements.
- To encourage the use of design elements that create a sense of place and welcoming
neighbourhoods.
- To support high quality design promoting a vibrant and walkable neighbourhood.
- To develop a variety of housing options for the changing demographic, ensuring a range of housing
typologies and levels of affordability.
4.3 Policies
4.3.1
While the predominant type of residential development in the Village shall be single detached
housing, the Village may also consider the development of duplex housing and the provision of
secondary suites in the form of carriage houses and/or basement suites.
4.3.2
The design of the built environment will promote the vision of the Village to create a community that
is supportive of families.
4.3.3
All residential development shall have street orientation.
4.3.4
All new residential development shall have ground access.
4.3.5
To enhance the aesthetic environment, large vehicle parking, such as motor homes and
recreational vehicles, shall not be parked in the front of the lot, but shall be located inside a garage
or in the rear of the lot.
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4.3.6
New residential development of more than five lots shall provide an outline plan of subdivision to
the Village for consideration and approval.
4.3.7
Any new residential development of more than 20 new lots or 10 acres in size (whichever is less)
shall prepare an Area Structure Plan to the satisfaction of the Village.
4.3.8
New residential development shall pay for the cost of new infrastructure, including tie-in to the
Village water and sanitary sewer system.
4.3.9
New residential development shall provide supporting background information to the Village,
including (but not limited to) geotechnical, engineering, stormwater and environmental
assessments.
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5.0 Commercial
Lands identified for commercial uses are located along Centre Street and are primarily comprised of retail
stores and food services. With commercial uses located in the centre of the community, it enhances the
character of the Village and a downtown core of retail and government services that support the residents
of the community as well as visitor opportunities. The policies of this plan provide direction to support the
existing sustainable, walkable and vibrant commercial core to support the needs of the residents.
5.1 Goal
To create a supportive environment for a variety of commercial
operations, to serve both residents and visitors.
5.2 Objectives
- To encourage new local businesses to create a varied economy and increase the non-residential
tax base.
- To encourage the constant improvement and upgrading of the commercial downtown, creating a
walkable and vibrant commercial core.
- To develop design policies that would create a sense of place and good urban design principals.
- To consider new locations for commercial development in the core of the Village.
5.3 Policies
5.3.1
Retail commercial development will be focused within the downtown of Rosemary.
5.3.2
The Village will encourage commercial operations to support the local community through
employment opportunities and a non-residential tax base.
5.3.3
The Village may support joint economic and tourism development with other municipalities in the
region when appropriate.
5.3.4
New commercial developments shall benefit the residents of the Village and not pose any adverse
economic, social and environmental impacts.
5.3.5
Tourism operations, such as (but not limited to); bed and breakfast, restaurants, coffee shops, and
gift shops, are encouraged in the Village.
5.3.6
Rosemary encourages start-up businesses, home occupations and home businesses.
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6.0 Industrial
There is currently land identified for industrial uses, located in the northeast part of the Village. The
industrial area is intended for light industrial uses that support the surrounding agricultural community.
Development of light industrial uses provides employment and non-residential tax base to strengthen the
resiliency of the Village. The location of the light industrial land takes advantage of the proximity to the truck
route through the community and the proximity to the highway. The industrial lands are also separated from
the residential areas and minimize potential impacts on residents.
New industrial development provides an opportunity for economic development. This plan looks to support
the development of light industrial businesses, while ensuring these new operations do not detract from the
natural environment and quality of life of the Village.
6.1 Goal
To create a variety of employment opportunities that support the
Village and the surrounding agricultural community and create a
robust economy.
6.2 Objectives
- To encourage local entrepreneurialism, to develop more employment opportunities within the
Village.
- To support the development of light industrial businesses to increase the non-residential tax base.
- To encourage development of the industrial lots creating a more robust economy.
6.3 Policies
6.3.1
The Village supports small scale industrial operations to support the local community through
employment opportunities and a non-residential tax base.
6.3.2
The Village may support joint economic and tourism development with other municipalities in the
region when appropriate.
6.3.3
The Village supports the development of a tourism industry, including the introduction of industrial
developments to support this.
6.3.4
New industrial developments shall benefit the residents of the Village and not pose any adverse
economic, social and environmental impacts.
6.3.5
Future industrial uses will be low impact operations that are primarily contained within a structure.
Those businesses requiring outside storage shall provide visual screening from public roads and
provide landscaping and fencing when backing onto public open space or residential development.
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6.3.6
Should industrial development be located adjacent to residential units, buffering is required to
minimize any adverse impacts on residents.
6.3.7
The Village will focus new industrial development on currently empty lots prior to creating new lots.
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7.0 Parks, Recreation and Culture
Lands designated for open space and recreational uses provide a place for both passive and active
recreation activities for both residents and visitors. These recreational land uses are distributed throughout
the Village. These land uses are compatible with residential and community land uses. This plan looks to
enhance the current parks and recreation lands while ensuring there continues to be ample space for
different recreation activates. Figure 10 illustrates the parks, pathways and recreation facilities in the
Village.
7.1 Goal
To create a connected and accessible range of recreation, open
space and walking trails to support and enhance the community
and promote healthy living and a high quality of life for residents.
7.2 Objectives
- To ensure that recreation facilities within the community meet the needs of the residents, and
include both passive and active recreation options.
- To ensure that municipal reserves are utilized to meet the open space and recreation facility
requirements for the community.
- To provide access to open space for all residents, and ensure that green space and recreation
facilities are balanced throughout the community.
7.3 Policies
7.3.1
The Village will ensure that all new residential development provides the Municipal Reserve
requirements as lands, and will incorporate open space into the development.
7.3.2
All parks and playgrounds shall be landscaped to the satisfaction of the Village.
7.3.3
The Village will continue to support the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities including
those owned and operated by the Agricultural Society, public open space and pathways for the
enjoyment and health of the community.
7.3.4
The Village recognizes the importance of recreation, open space, and arts and culture to enhance
the quality of life for its residents.
7.3.5
All recreation facilities and open spaces and facilities will be designed with barrier free access.
7.3.6
The Village will encourage liner open space, or pathways, that are connected to existing recreation
and open space.
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Figure 10: Parks and Pathways
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8.0 Infrastructure
Infrastructure in the municipality is located throughout the Village, providing the road system, piped treated
drinking water, sanitary sewer collection and treatment, and stormwater catchment. This section of the plan
looks to provide guidance on the delivery of municipal services and road networks, while maintaining a
reliable, safe and efficient delivery.
8.1 Goal
To provide reliable and high quality infrastructure to the Village of
Rosemary.
8.2 Objectives
- To ensure all residents have reliable and high quality infrastructure.
- To maintain and repair infrastructure in a timely manner.
- To ensure that infrastructure capacity is available for future development in Rosemary.
- To coordinate infrastructure maintenance and upgrades to combine infrastructure projects for
efficiency.
- To ensure proper maintenance and development of infrastructure to minimize impacts on residents
and the environment.
- To ensure transportation networks are designed for motor vehicles and pedestrians creating
accessibility throughout the Village.
8.3 Policies
8.3.1
The Village will budget for annual ongoing maintenance of existing infrastructure.
8.3.2
All land within the Village boundaries will be serviced by municipal services.
8.3.3
When applicable, the Village will enter in to servicing agreements with the County of Newell, the
City of Brooks, and other agencies and organizations.
8.3.4
The Village supports Dark Sky Policies to minimize light pollution and to increase safety (by
reducing shadows) along the exterior of buildings.
8.3.5
The location and extension of future infrastructure will be identified through the planning process
for future development areas, and all new infrastructure extensions will be at the cost of the
developer.
8.3.6
The Village will encourage innovative stormwater management techniques in new developments
including Low Impact Development features.
8.3.7
The Village will continue to work toward developing pedestrian and bike paths to increase
connectivity within the Village and reduce dependence on personal vehicles.
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8.3.8
Through development agreements for future development, developers will be responsible for
covering the costs of design and construction of the municipal infrastructure required.
8.3.9
The Village will require that all future developments provide sidewalks on a minimum of one side of
the road.
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9.0 Intermunicipal Cooperation
The Village is located in the heart of the County of Newell, with a close relationship with the City of Brooks.
It is imperative that the Village works cooperatively with these municipalities to ensure mutual benefit,
collaboration and cooperation.
9.1 Goal
To support and enhance the relationship with other municipalities in
the region to optimize mutual benefits for all parties.
9.2 Objectives
- To support the Intermunicipal Development Plan and Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework and
collaborative relationship between the Village of Rosemary and Newell County to ensure mutual
benefit.
- To encourage development that is sensitive to the surrounding area.
9.3 Policies
9.3.1
The Village will develop and adopt an IDP with the County of Newell.
9.3.2
The Village will continue to support utility and other service agreements with the County of Newell,
City of Brooks, Village of Duchess, and Town of Bassano.
9.3.3
The Village will maintain communication with our municipal neighbours to ensure that future
developments minimize negative impacts.
9.3.4
The Village will focus growth internally within the Village boundary, focusing on infill of existing or
vacant lots.
9.3.5
As the Village sees the development of all lands within the Village boundary, the IDP will be
consulted for potential annexation options.
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10.0
Implementation
This plan is intended to be monitored over time to respond the evolving needs and conditions in the Village.
By monitoring this plan, the Village will ensure the appropriate guidance for future development. If
amendments are required to the MDP, the public will be provided the opportunity to provide comments or
concerns. This amendment process will be transparent and open to the public, and require a bylaw
amendment process for major alterations to the policies or text.
10.1 Goal
To direct logical and fiscally responsible development.
10.2 Objectives
- To provide guidance on the interpretation of the policies included in the MDP.
- To implement the MDP through the use of statutory plans and the land use bylaw.
- To provide guidance on the review and update of the MDP to ensure the plan is consistent with the
needs of the municipality.
10.3 Policies
10.3.1 All plans, land uses and subdivisions adopted by the Village will be consistent with the policies of
this MDP.
10.3.2 Any future Area Structure Plans or outlines plans will be consistent with the policies included in the
MDP.
10.3.3 The MDP is consistent with the adopted Village of Rosemary / County of Newell No. 4 IDP.
10.3.4 The Village will review the MDP every five years to ensure that the policies still reflect the desires
and needs of the communities.
10.3.5 Amendments to the MDP will conform to the Village of Rosemary / County of Newell IDP.
10.3.6 Should, at any time in the future, the Village be disorganized by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and included into the jurisdiction of the County of Newell No. 4, the MDP policies will continue to
apply to the lands in Rosemary until such time as the County adopts a new plan or reassigns the
MDP as the Rosemary Area Structure Plan.