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BYLAW NO. 1142
OF STARLAND COUNTY
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, CANADA
BEING A BYLAW OF STARLAND
COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF
ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ADOPTING A MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Acf R.S.A. 2000, as amended, requires a
municipal Council to adopt a Municipal Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS copies of this Bylaw and related documents were made available
for inspection by the public at the Starland County office as required by the
Municipal Government Act Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of Starland County, duly assembled, enacts as
follows:
1.1 This Bylaw may be cited as the "MDP Bylaw"
1.2
The Municipal Development Plan of Starland County is attached to this
Bylaw as Schedule "A" and is hereby adopted.
1.3
This Bylaw may be amended by Bylaw in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, as amended.
1.4 This Bylaw shall come into effect on the date of the third and final reading
First Reading on motion of Councillor Watts, this 9th day of October, A.D., 2019,
Second Reading on motion of Deputy Reeve Sargent, this 23'd, day of October,
A.D.,2019.
Third and final reading on motion by Councillor Marshall, this 23'd day of
October, A.D., 2019.
Done and finally passed in Council, duly assembled, this 23'd day of
October, A.D., 2019.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......
1.0 tNTRODUCT|ON..........,.
1.1 PlanPurpose................,
L2 PlanImplementation...
2.0 PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE
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2.2
2.3
2.4
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Environmentally Signifi cant Areas
Climate
Water Resources..
Groundwater Contamination Risk.
Regional Water Distribution
3.0 POPU1AT|ON...............
4.0 GENERAL POLICIES
4.1 Plan Goals
4.2 General Policies......
5.0 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT...........
6.0 RESrDENT|AL.............
7.0 EXTENSIVEAGRICULTURE
8.0 CONFINEDFEEDINGOPERATIONS(CFO's).,....
9,0 ENERGY AND RESOURCE EXTRACTION..........
1O.O INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL.............
11.0 MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL RESERVE.................
12.O RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
13.0 EMERGENCYAND HEALTH CARE SERVICES..
14.0 TRANSPORTATION.....
15.0 UTILITIES..
16.0 INTERMUNICIPAL COOPERATION ...........
APPENDIX 1: Maps
1.0 INTRODUCTION
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The County Council realizes that the process of revitalizing the local economy is a long-
term undertaking that must be responsive to the constantly changing economic and
social conditions. Although it is considered with the light of current information that the
proposals and policies in this plan together represent the best means of alleviating many
of the problems in the area, it may be that these implements do not have the desired
effect or indeed' owing to changing circumstances, certain aspects may not in fact be
implemented. Thus, the Plan may need to be altered or amended if it does not stand the
test of time. For these reasons, the County Council will periodically monitor and, where
necessary, adjust the Plan to reflect needs and priorities occurring over time. The public
and other interested parties will be given the opportunity to comment on any proposed
changes to the Plan.
1.2 Planlmplementation
Section 632 of the Municipal Government Act (RSA 2002, Ch M-26) provides that every
council of a municipality must by bylaw adoption a Municipal Development Plan (MDP).
The Municipal Development Plan shall become a statutory document of Starland County
on the day it is adopted by Council. This plan shall not relieve a person from compliance
with the Land Use Bylaw nor any other document established pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act. lt is intended to provide the framework that will guide and inform more
detailed plans and policies. ln particular, the Land Use Bylaw will be an important tool for
implementing the policies of this Plan.
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2.0 PHYSICAL LANDSCAPE
2.1 EnvironmentallySignificantAreas
Starland County covers approximately 2579 square kilometres (1000 square miles). The
Town of Drumheller is located on the County's southern boundary, and within the County
are three separately incorporated villages (Delia, Munson and Morrin), and four hamlets
(Craigmyle, Michichi, Rowley and Rumsey) (Map 1).
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Most of Starland County is fairly level, with flat undulating plains that have been
extensively modified by glacial action. The Hand Hills, in the south of the County form an
exception to this pattern, rising approximately 250 - 350 metres above the surrounding
plains. Striking topographical contrasts are also found along the Red Deer River valley,
which forms a large portion of the boundary of the County, where spectacular coulees
and badlands have been created from the underlying sedimentary rock formations. The
northern areas of the County tend to have a strongly rolling topography, with many small
hummocks and low slough areas, in conjunction with the parkland ecosystem found in
the northern areas.
Starland County occupies a transition zone between the Grasslands and the Parklands
natural Eco-regions. The extreme southern area consists of Mixed Grassland, while the
majority of the County consists of Northern Fescue Grassland. Central Parkland
vegetation occurs in the northern areas of the County.
Environmentally Significant Areas (Map 1) are sites of environmental concern, based on
factors such as rare geological features, rare or endangered plant or animal species,
unique or disappearing habitats, or areas with a high level of plant or animal diversity.
Much of the Red Deer River valley was included in these sensitive areas, because of the
diversity of plant and animal habitats, and the rare geological features associated with
the badlands topography. Large areas of the Hand Hills were listed as having provincial
importance because of its geology and vegetation. Two areas in the County, however,
were ascribed importance at the national level, because of the fact that they represent
the last remnants of the particular type of ecosystem. These are the Hand Hills Fescue,
representing Northern Fescue on deep soils, and the Rumsey South area, representing
non-sandy aspen parkland. The Rumsey South and a portion of the Hand Hills ESA's
are Provincial Ecological reserves that are owned and leased out through the Province.
The Environmentally Significant Areas document also highlights hazard areas (Map 2)
which have major physical constraints on most, if not all types of development. The
types of hazards considered were flood plains of rivers and creeks, steep and unstable
slopes, permanent wetlands, sand dunes and areas of artesian flow. Artesian flow areas
are areas where groundwater aquifers reach the ground surface, and they can create
costly construction problems.
2.2 Glimate
Starland County is located within a dry semi-arid (steppe) BSK climate as defined by the
Koppen Climate Classification System. A BSK climate exists when there is a moisture
deflciency and the mean annual potential evapotranspiration exceeds the mean annual
precipitation. The average mean annual precipitation for Starland County is 360 mm
(14.2 inches) and the annual potential evapotranspiration is 546 mm (21.5 inches)
creating a moisture deficit of approximately 173 mm (6.81 inches) annually. A BSK
climate is normal throughout the Prairies region of Canada and the Starland County
moisture deficit is less apparent than most areas.
Temperature ranges from a low mean temperature of -13.2 C (8.2 F) in January up to a
high mean temperature of 16.8 C (62.2 F)in July.
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2.3 Water Resources
Apart from the Red Deer River which borders on the County, there are only two small
creeks (Map 3) which drain majority of the County. The Michichi Creek and West
Michichi Creek system drain the southwest half of the County towards the Red Deer
River. The Wolf Creek System drains approximately one-quarter of the County in the
Northeast into Dowling Lake (within Special Area No. 2). The north / northwest quadrant
of the County drains into a number of small seasonal lakes with no outlets. These lakes
tend to dry up or contain very low water levels in the summer months.
Surface water quality is known to be marginal to poor. A high level of treatment would be
required to use surface water for domestic purposes in majority of the County. While
surface water sources are still used by some residents, ground water forms the
predominant water source for most residents of Starland County. Majority of existing
water wells (approximately 60%) are located within the Horseshoe Canyon Bedrock
aquifer. The remaining 40% of wells are located within the upper surficial deposits
aquifers. The depth of the upper surficial deposits aquifer is approximately 20 metres
(21.9 yards) at most while the Horseshoe Canyon bedrock aquifers are from 2O to 140
metres (21.9 - 153 yards) in depth. This information displays that majority of the wells
within the County are shallow. Map 3 indicates the apparent yield of groundwater from
bedrock aquifers. Assuming that yields of 1 .5 - 15 imperial gallons per minute is
sufficient to handle most residential and agricultural needs, most of the County has
sufficient ground water reserves. However, there are large areas in the southwest and
northeast portions of the County where the average expected yield is less than 1 .5
gallons per minute depending on the aquifer. According to the PFRA Groundwater
Assessment Report (1999), it is possible that the combination of unlicensed and licensed
groundwater allocation is greater than the available supply. The unlicensed groundwater
allocation is presumed to be up to five times greater than the licensed diversion.
Groundwater shortages could be a reality if this speculated data is correct. The report
states that due to the generality and difficulty of accurately measuring groundwater flow
rates this determination may be incorrect and may be greater or lesser than expected.
While this data is not very detailed and is based on expected yields, it is indicative of
potential shortages of ground water to meet minimal needs. Actual yields of ground
water can only be discovered through pump testing. lt should also be remembered that
none of this data indicates water quality. While water may be adequate quantity, it is of
no use of the quality is such that it is not potable or useful for agricultural.
2.4 GroundwaterGontaminationRisk
Contamination risk of groundwater is greatest where there is 'first sand and gravel'
located within 1 metre of the ground surface. Contamination risk is usually due to liquid
contaminant of some type leaching into the soil. The most common contaminants
originate on or near the ground surface. Common contaminants include leachate from
landfills, effluent from leaking lagoons or septic field, and petroleum products from
storage tanks or pipeline breaks. Agricultural activities may also cause contamination in
the form of leaching from spreading of fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, and manure.
Road salt in large amounts may also cause water quality issues.
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approximately 2O - 25% of the County contains areas where the risk of groundwater
contamination is rated high to very high. lt is good practice to locate activities or
operations which have a contamination risk or that may produce a liquid which could
essentially contaminate groundwater where the risk of groundwater contamination is
minimal. ln certain circumstances where it appears a contamination risk operation must
locate in a high to very high contamination risk area, risk minimizing techniques should
be employed. lt should be mentioned again that the PFRA Groundwater Assessment
Report is only a guide and localized detailed hydrogeological studies may be required to
determine the contamination risk on a per-site basis.
2.5 RegionalWaterDistribution
Starland County operates several regional water systems to serve those areas where
ground water is either not available or is under the influence of ground contamination.
ihe South Western portion of the municipality is serviced by the Starland Regional
Water System which is a joint water supply for the municipalities of the Village of
Munson, the Village of Morrin, Starland County and portion of the Town of Drumheller.
All municipalities are included under joint service agreement for those jurisdictions called
the Starland Regional Water Authority.
The CLV Water System is solely operated by Starland County and distributes water to
the South Eastern portion of the County which includes a Booster Station in Drumheller
and a water truck fill and reservoir as part of the regional system.
The Craigmyle Regionalwater system receives treated water from the Henry Kroeger
Water Commission in Hanna. The seruice area includes the Hamlet of Craigmyle and
rural and continues North to the Stettler County border. The main water line feeding from
the Hamlet of Craigmyle pumps water to feed the rural system as well as supply water to
the County of Stettler.
The Kirkpatrick water distribution line is connected to the Kneehill County supply system
at Kirkpatrick which feeds across the Red Deer River feeding the North Drumheller area
including the commercial campground in the area. This line was constructed for future
development and water needs along the Dinosaur Trail corridor and North Drumheller
districts.
The water to service the regional systems is treated and supplied through either the
Henry Kroeger or Drumheller Water Treatment facilities. The water is further treated and
maintained at several locations within the systems including the CLV, Craigmyle, Morrin
and Munson reservoirs.
Rural water users are supplied and serviced under a water use agreement which
includes the terms and obligations for treated water supply. The regional systems were
designed as a "Low Flow" concept with use of smaller diameter piping to prevent higher
construction costs associated with high pressure and larger diameter piping.
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3.0 POPULATION
Native American settlement and activity in Starland County can be traced back
thousands of years through the archaeological record. Larger numbers of inhabitants
have only been seen in the area with the arrival of the first pioneers and settlers in the
1800's. The region was south of the main fur trading routes, and did not experience
much activity related to the fur trade. The earliest settlers in the area were ranchers, in
the late 1800's, but they were relatively few in number.
The first homesteaders began to arrive in the early 1900's, marking the rise of cultivation
in the area, and the relative decline in the importance of ranching. However, in the
northern areas of the County, where soils and the topography are less conducive to
arable cropping, ranching is still the predominant form of agricultural activity.
Population figures date back to 1951, when the County's population was estimated at
3515. Sincethattimethe population dropped untilthe 1970s. The population since 1970
appears to have stabilized around 2,000 (Fig. 2). ln fact, the County has experienced an
increase in population in the past ten years. From 1996 to 2006, the population
increased 14.5% (from 2075 to 2371) or approximately 1.SYo per year, much greater
than the trends over the same time period in other east central Alberta communities.
However, from 2006 to 2016, the population decreased 12.650/o (from 2371 to 2O71)
while the province population has increased 10.8% (from 3,290,350 to 3,645,257).
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4.0 GENERAL POLICIES
4.1 Plan Goals
The statutory Municipal Development Plan and the goals of this plan indicate the overall
direction the County has determined to take in managing land use. ln preparing these
Plan goals, recognition has been given to the important role the agricultural and natural
resouice industries have played in contributing to the growth and development of the
County.
Based on this understanding, the following plan goals have been identified:
1.
To ensure opportunities for well-planned growth are available throughout
the County.
2.
To ensure opportunities for increased economic development are
available throughout the CountY.
3.
To protect agricultural land and natural landscapes from undesirable or
incompatible land uses and/ or developments.
4.
To balance all of the above through sound land use planning and
development principles and policies.
4.2 General Policies
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All subdivision and development shall be in accordance with the policies
established in this Municipal Development Plan and all Provincial Regulations
including the Subdivision and Development Regulation AR 4312002 and the
Municipal Government Act.
The Municipal Development Plan should be reviewed by Council every five (5)
years to ensure that the Plan remains consistent with the objectives of the
community,
Existing land use patterns set the stage for development of adjacent lands. The
distribution of existing agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, recreational
and educational facilities influences future development patterns as per Starland
County Land Use Bylaw Maps.
No amendments to this MDP are required by for land use bylaw amendments or
first parcel out farmstead/residential developments which meet the criteria of
Section 4.2(3).
The Land Use Bylaw shall be amended to conform to the Municipal Development
Plan, and lands should be reclassified to the appropriate district prior to any
subdivision or development. All County Policies and Bylaws must conform to
Provincial or Federal Statutes and Regulations.
Future development should be contiguous with existing developed areas, and
shall have regard for the adequacy of existing services and the feasibility of
extending them.
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Council and/or the Development Officer should consider the environmental
impacts of any proposed subdivision or development in the County in accordance
with the policies in this Municipal Development Plan and any other Starland
County planning documents.
(8)
Prior to a significant subdivision or development, Starland County may require
the preparation of an Area Structure Plan or alternative planning document to the
satisfaction of Council.
(e)
Council and the Development Officer should utilize development agreements as
a means of financing new services for subdivisions and developments in the
County.
(10) Development shall not be permitted on land which may be needed in the future
for mineral extraction, transportation corridors, or utility right-of-ways'
(11) County Council shall support regional economic initiatives that are deemed
beneficial to all parties involved.
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5.0 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
TNTENT: The natural environment of Starland County contains features such
as the Red Deer River Valley, the Hand Hills, and other natural areas that are
unique. These areas may require protection, but also have potentialfor
development due to the unique topographic features and associated scenic and
aesthetic landscape value. The Starland County Environmentally Significant
Areas document (1991 ) recognizes areas for various reasons including hazard
lands, vital environmentalfunctions such as aquifer recharge, rare or unique
geological or physiographic features, unique habitats with limited representation
in the region or remnants of once larger habitats, and areas that contain an
unusual diversity of plant and/ or animal communities due to local features and/
or microclimatic effects. These areas are intended to be protected but also,
subdivision and development potential may exist due to these same
environmental features. Subdivision and development within or surrounding
environmentally significant areas may require studies or reports by a qualified
professional to determine if any negative impacts are anticipated and also the
proper steps to be taken to mitigate any possible environmental disturbance.
GOAL: To maintain and enhance a healthy natural environment by
providing protection to identified and unidentified
environmentally significant areas such as ravines, valleys,
stream corridors, lakeshores, reservoirs, wetlands and any
other unique landscape area to the extent necessary that any
posslble negative impacts are minimized.
Policies:
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The County Council shall take efforts to secure further studies of the feasibility
and possible effects of water supply projects for County residents.
Any subdivision or development within recognized environmentally significant
areas may require technical reports that determine the suitability of the proposed
use or development and any possible impacts of such development, and
mitigation measures to be taken at the cost of the developer.
Any development within an environmentally significant area should be
aesthetically concurrent with the surrounding area. No developments should be
approved that do not fit with the character and appearance of the natural
landscape.
Care will be taken to ensure that areas of landscape value, particularly along the
Red Deer River Valley and the Hand Hills, are not unduly prejudiced by visually
intrusive developments.
The County Council may take measures in cooperation with local landowners to
encourage the proper protection and management of environmentally significant
areas so that conservation, scientiflc and educational interests are safeguarded.
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The County Council will work with landowners and local interest groups, such as
Ducks Unlimited, to conserve and enhance wildlife habitats.
Residents and industries shall be encouraged to use appropriate conservation
practices in regards to water, soil, and waste reduction to protect the natural
environment and resources of the County.
All extractive operations will be required to perform satisfactory reclamation of
natural resource extraction sites to a beneficial after use.
The County shall acquire environmental reserves for the protection of natural
areas such as coulees, ravines, natural drainage courses, shore lands, and
unstable or flood susceptible areas as identified through the subdivision process
in order to prevent pollution, provide public access to shorelines, and protect
natural features and hazard areas from development.
(10) No development will be allowed in areas prone to flooding (defined as the 1:100
year flood level) as determined by Alberta Environment and/or the County
Council, unless appropriate flood-proofing measures are taken.
(1 1) The County is located within a transition zone of grassland to parkland eco-
regions and there is a diversity of plant and animal life specific to this region.
Thus, the County Council deems it a priority to respect and retain the natural
habitat on the land such as tree stands and sloughs.
(12) Landowners are encouraged to use soil conservation practices to protect the soil
conditions so that the agricultural productivity of the land remains for future
generations.
(13) The County may utilize environmental reserve and environmentalconservation
easements as mechanisms to protect environmentally significant areas.
(14) The County may use Conservation Reserves to protect environmentally
significant features when deemed necessary by administration and Council
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6.0 RESIDENTIAL
INTENT: lt is the intention of Starland County to minimize land use conflicts
between non-compatible land uses. Rural residential land uses are generally not
compatible with agricultural, industrial, and commercial activities due to nuisance
factors such as noise, dust, smells, and increased traffic. Primary sector resource
development such as agriculture and oil and gas activities are the primary
industries within the County and are necessary economic producers. To minimize
the possibilities of land use conflicts between residential and other land uses the
following polices provide separation distances between incompatible uses along
with other measures that will reduce land use conflict potential'
GOAL
To provide a variety of residential options within the County
including existing developed farmstead parcels, Hamlet
residential and Country Residential land uses tn appropriate
locations in order to minimize potential land use conflicts with
existing or proposed agricultural, commercial, or industrial
uses.
Policies:
(1)
Extensive agriculture is the predominate use of land in the County and there may
be smells, dust, noise, or other facets of agriculture which may be disagreeable
but which constitute normal farming practices. Confined Feeding Operations are
governed by the Province through the Natural Resources Conservation Board
and any complaints should be directed to the appropriate government
department.
(2)
Wherever possible, vacant residential lots in hamlets should be developed prior
to the subdivision of new lots to provide orderly and efficient servicing and reduce
future costs.
(3)
Prior to approval of any subdivision or development, the County Council may
require Area Structure Plans or other alternative planning document as a
planning framework providing details for the proposed development and the
subdivision design. This may include the development's impact on the
environment and/or landscape.
(4)
lf gro6h in a Hamlet warrants, the County Council may investigate the feasibility
and desirability of providing a water distribution, waste collection, and/or sewage
collection system.
(5)
Further residential subdivision of the hamlets may include the creation of small
acreage parcels where determined to be feasible in consideration of water and
sanitary studies deemed appropriate.
The development of land for country residential use will have regard for the need
to minimize disturbance to agriculture.
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All residential development shall have regard for the need to minimize conflict
with adjacent agricultural operations. Further, subdivisions may not be allowed
where there is evidence that additional residentialdevelopment may be
incompatible with adjacent agricultural operations.
(8)
Good quality agricultural land should be safeguarded from country residential
development. Good quality agricultural land will be generally defined as Class 1,
2,3, and 4 soils under the Canadian Land lnventory agricultural rating system or
their equivalenl (28% or greater) as determined by the County's farmland
assessment records.
(e)
Country Residential development may be allowed on good quality agricultural
land if the parcel of land is deemed uneconomical or inefficient to farm due to
physical or landscape limitations, the parcel is cut off from the remaining quarter
or fragmented, or other reasons as deemed acceptable by the County Council.
(10) Country residential development shall be encouraged to located so as not to
adversely affect or intrude upon significant natural environmentally or ecologically
significant areas.
(11) Referrals shall be sent to adjacent municipalities when considering any country
residential development in accordance with the applicable lntermunicipal
Development Plan.
(12) Parcel area for existing developed rural residential sites (farmsteads) shall be
kept as small as possible while including any existing developments such as, but
not limited to, shelterbelts, private sewage systems, farm related outbuildings,
and water wells.
(13) New country residential parcels shall be kept as smallas possible, preferably not
greater than 5 acres, and may be made larger to include areas of landscape
features such as trees, ravines, hilly terrain or other topographic features, which
would provide an attractive residential environment and minimizes the removal of
agricultural land from production.
(14) A parcel created for Country residential land uses shall contain a minimum of
0.405 ha, (1 acre) of developable land to ensure as much as possible the
sustainability of the site for private water and sanitary services.
(15) Multi-LotCountryResidentialSubdivision:
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A multi- lot country residential subdivision is a subdivision that creates
two or more contiguous country residential or farmstead lots on a quarter
section.
(b)
Multi-lot country residential subdivisions shall be controlled by the County
Council through the Land Use Bylaw amendment process.
(c)
Multi-lot country residential developments shall be clustered or grouped to
reduce potential land use conflicts and minimize service costs.
(d)
Multi-lot country residentialdevelopments shall not be located on good
quality agricultural land.
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Multi-lot country residential subdivisions shall not be permitted within the
Minimum Distance Separation from Confined Feeding Operations as
defined in Appendix A.
Access to existing or proposed public infrastructure services, namely
sewer and water, should be considered for any multi-lot country
residential subdivision.
No multi-lot residential subdivisions will be allowed where:
i.
adequate sewage disposal systems cannot be properly installed
and maintained, and
ii.
there is not a sufficient supply of potable water to serve the
proposed development as determined by reports that meet the
requirements of the Water Act.
When considering Land Use Bylaw amendments for multi-lot country
residential subdivisions or developments County Council should consider
the following criteria:
i.
the site should posses features such as trees, ravines, hilly terrain
or other topographic features, which would provide an attractive
residential environment. Where a site is fully or partially treed, all
possible means should be employed to retain the maximum
amount of tree cover.
ii.
the density of development shall be directly related to the
development capability of the land resources such as potable
water supply, topography, vegetation, soil and drainage' ln this
regard, development proposals shall include a detailed analysis of
any environmental constraints on the site, the means whereby the
development will harmonize the natural environment and the
means whereby any negative impacts on the environment will be
mitigated.
iii.
access to individual lots will be provided by internal roads or
service roads developed to standards acceptable to the County
and not directly onto Provincial roadways or County local roads.
(g)
(h)
Any future development shall be encouraged to locate along existing developed
local roads to provide greater efficiency in service delivery by the County'
Where a private subdivision and/ or development is to occur in an area without
an existing developed local road or requiring a service road, the County may
enter into a development agreement for the construction and maintenance of an
access road to the site.
Where practical, future residential development will be encouraged to implement
green initiatives, such as water conservation practices, energy-efficient building
design, and stormwater management techniques which utilize low impact
development techniques. Low impact development techniques may include, but
are not limited to, absorbent landscaping, limited use of impervious surfaces,
decrease lot coverage and stormwater reuse.
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7.0 EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURE
INTENT: Extensive agriculture is the primary land use within Starland
County. A large proportion of the soils in the County are classified as productive
(CLl 1 - 3) and thus, have provided for agricultural success in the area. The
protection of agricultural land is important to the County Council and the following
policies have been formed for this purpose.
GOAL: To protect and enhance quality agricultural land and minimize
the fragmentation of agricultural land within the County-
Policies:
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
The County Council gives the highest priority to the protection and productive
development of agricultural land as a valuable economic resource.
Every effort will be made to ensure, so far as practical, that viable farm holdings
are neither severed nor fragmented by non-agricultural development and that
extensive areas of good quality agricultural land are protected in order to
encourage continued investment. Good quality agricultural land will be generally
defined as Class 1,2,3, and 4 soils under the Canadian Land lnventory
agricultural rating system or their equivalent (28% or greater) as determined by
the County's farmland assessment records.
The development of land for non-agricultural uses shall have regard for the need
to minimize disturbance of agricultural operations.
Due consideration will be given to the needs of farm families for supplementary
income by taking on additional (non-farming) enterprises, such as home
occupations and small-scale recreation and tourism developments.
While it is recognized that agricultural operators may wish to establish
commercial and/or industrial operations which exceed home occupations and
small-scale developments, such developments shall be considered as rural
commercial and/or industrial developments rather than as agricultural
developments and shall require the appropriate land use amendments prior to
subdivision or development.
(6)
The County Council will support and encourage the development of agricultural
value-added facilities.
(7') The County Council will support agricultural operators to diversify their operation,
including but not limited to specialty crops and livestock, greenhouses, bee
keeping, and agri-tourism operations.
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8.0 CONFINED FEEDING OPERATIONS (GFO's)
INTENT: Confined feeding operations (CFO's) have become a prominent
land use within Starland County. The Provincial government, through the Natural
Resources Conservation Board (NRCB), currently has legislative and
administrative control over CFO's. The Agricultural Operations Practices Act,
Chapter A-7; Alberta Regulation 25712001 and 26812001 contain the legislative
requirements regarding CFO's. According to the Provincial legislation "ln
considering an application for an approval or an amendment of an approval, the
approval officer must consider....... whether the application is consistent with the
municipal development plan land use provisions....." and in respectto approvals,
"must consider the effects on the environment, the economy, and the community
and the appropriate use of land".
The following policies are intended to protect existing Confined Feeding
Operations from incompatible land uses such as country residential and to
protect the quality of life of existing residents by providing an appropriate buffer
separation between incompatible land uses and separation between CFO's and
appropriate environmentally significant areas such as floodplains and hazard
land areas . Map 6: Confined Feeding Operations Resfrrcfed Areas displays
the policies outlined below in regards to protection of Environmentally significant
areas, existing urban and/ or country residential areas, and future areas for
country residential subdivision and development that have been identified
through area structure plans or alternative planning document.
GOAL: To protect and enhance conforming Confined Feeding
Operations and the quality of life of existing and future
residents by providing an appropriate buffer separation that
would limit the negative impacts between ffiese incompatible
land uses within the County and to ensure the location of new
or expanded CFO's are directed away from areas where
contamination risks of groundwater, and development of other
resources, are eminent.
Policies:
(1)
The following County policies regarding CFO development have been thoroughly
researched to ensure that CFO locations are determined in accordance with the
most appropriate studies and County information available. The Natural
Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) approval officers, CFO developers and
operators shall abide by the following policies when considering confined feeding
operations and manure storage facilities within Starland County.
(2)
For the purpose of this section, the term "urban areas" includes the Town of
Drumheller, Villages of Delia, Morrin, and Munson, and the Hamlets of Rowley,
Rumsey, Michichi, and Craigmyle. Where grouped country residences are
located, they shall be considered an Exclusion Zone. No new and./or expanding
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Confined Feeding Operations shall be permitted within the Exclusion Zone as
identified on Map 6.
(3)
ln respect to Exclusion Zones identified in this section and on Map 6, the
Exclusion Zone shall be:
(a) The boundary of the grouped residential area shall be utilized for the
purpose of measuring minimum setback distances. lf an area structure
plan or alternative planning document has been established for a multi-lot
country residential area, the country residential land use district boundary
shall be used to determine the minimum distance separation.
(b) With the exception of residential areas identified in 3(a), the setback shall
be measured from the middle of the defining feature (i.e. calculate the
setback from the middle of the waterbody/roadiravine).
(c)
Any quarter section that touches any area identified on Map 6 as being an
Exclusion Zone.
(4)
Due to the fact that this area has remained at a low population density for
generations with the tradition of allowing a comfortable space between
neighbours, the minimum distance separation as defined in the Agricultural
Operations Practices Act (AR 26712001) should be doubled. Anything less would
not be acceptable in this community and may have a detrimental effect on the
rural population.
(5)
Due to a high dependence on groundwater for residential, municipal, and
agricultural use, new confined feeding operations and expansions thereto shall
not be located within an area of 'very high risk' of groundwater contamination as
determined in the County of Starland County Groundwater Assessment 1999 or
successor thereto.
(6)
ln areas of 'high risk' of groundwater contamination, new confined feeding
operations and expansions thereto should not be allowed unless it can be proven
that the groundwater contamination risk has been minimized and appropriate
mitigation measures have been taken to prevent possible groundwater
contamination in accordance with best practices and scientific methods.
(7)
Due to this region's unique natural landscapes and the reliance on this landscape
for tourism and recreational pursuits, expansion of existing confined feeding
operations and new confined feeding operations shall not be located:
(a) within the valley of the Red Deer River, Michichi Creek, Wolf Creek,
Farrell Creek, or any other major creek or river;
(b) within the shores of any recognized lake or within the banks of an inlet
creek,
(c)
within 3.2 kilometres (2 miles)of any recognized recreational area.
(d)
Areas identified in Section (6) shall be considered an Exclusion Zones.
No new and./or expanding Confined Feeding Operations shall be permitted
within the ExclusionZone as identified on Map 6.
(8)
There are a number of Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA's)as determined
by the 'Environmentally Significant Areas' (March 1991) document that continue
to have significance within the County today. The major types of features of
ESA's include significant landscapes, significant wildlife habitats, key fish
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habitats, other areas of biological importance, and significant geological sites.
The Environmentally Significant Areas within Starland County are:
(a) Handhills Ecological Reserve (Handhills Fescue)
(b) Rumsey South
(c)
Tolman Badlands
(d) Mudspring Lake
(e) Willow Creek
(f)
Victor Wetlands
(g) Michichi Creek
(h)
Drumheller Badlands
(i)
Chain-Farrell Lakes
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These ESA's may potentially be affected by Confined Feeding Operations and all
CFO applications should be evaluated on an individual basis. Confined Feeding
Operations should not be allowed within Environmentally Significant Areas.
(e)
Confined feeding operations shall not be located within 3.2 kilometres (2 miles) of
any urban areas, this area shall be considered an ExclusionZone. No new
and./or expanding Confined Feeding Operations shall be permitted within the
Exclusion Zone as identified on Map 6. This policy is based on a concern for the
residents' quality of life and the potential future growth of the urban areas.
(10) Confined Feeding Operations shall not be located within 3.2 kilometres (2 miles)
of any municipal water source this area shall be considered an Exclusion Zone.
No new and./or expanding Confined Feeding Operations shall be permitted
within the ExclusionZone as identified on Map 6.
(1 1) Prior to a submission of the affected party comments from Starland County to the
NRCB on any Confined Feeding Operation application, the County shall organize
a meeting with the applicants to discuss the relevant policies within this Municipal
Development Plan and any other related County policies and documents
whereby the operational requirements of mutual interest, and that may affect the
quality of life of County residents, are to be discussed and negotiated to a fair
and mutually agreeable settlement:
(a)
For those confined feeding operations, which require an approval from the
Natural Resources Conservation Board, or its provincial successor, all
liquid manure shall be injected.
(b)
The application of all manure that is not covered by (a) above must either
involve the notification of adjacent landowners prior to application or shall
follow the guidelines of the Agricultural Operations Practices Act or its
provincial successor.
(c)
Manure incorporation and/ or application shall not be allowed within 3.2
Kilometres (2 miles) of any urban or multi-lot country residential boundary.
(d)
Manure incorporation by direct injection shall be allowed within 1.6
Kilometres (1 mile) of an urban or multiiot country residential boundary.
(e)
Nutrient management plans shall be required for all confined feeding
operations as well as the accompanying soil tests. A copy of all nutrient
management plans shall be submitted to the County for their record.
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Odor control devices and methods, such as covers and wind diffusers,
shall be employed in all manure storage facilities of confined feeding
operations. Natural crust formation does not constitute odor control.
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The location of lands for manure incorporation are to be identified and
mutually agreed upon between the applicants and the County.
Spreading of manure on weekends and holidays shall not be permitted.
Recognizing its responsibility to effectively manage the road infrastructure
to the location of a confined feeding operation and/or manure storage
facility, the County will require as a condition of any registration, approval
or authorization it grants, that the applicant enter into an agreement with
the County to do any or all of the following:
(i)
to construct or pay for the construction of a road required to give
access to the operation and/or
(ii)
to maintain or pay for the maintenance of any and all roads that
service the development including the application of dust control,
to the most reasonable extent possible, taking into account all
other traffic using the roads.
(12) The County may initiate a public meeting to inform residents of all Confined
Feeding Operation applications with an invitation to the CFO applicants to
explain the details of the application and an invitation to the NRCB to explain the
details of the NRCB approval process.
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9.0 ENERGY AND RESOURCE EXTRACTION
INTENT: Non-renewable resources provide a boost to the local economy
through oil and gas well and pipeline leases and taxation revenues for the
County. Currently conventional and unconventional (coal bed methane) gas
production is being practiced within the County. The oiland gas industries are
under Provincialjurisdiction through the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
(AEUB) however, the County provides policies as to how the community would
like to see the industry operate within Starland County.
Renewable energy is gaining momentum in Alberta in recent years. Wind Energy
Projects have been developed in surrounding Counties and a proposal has been
received for the Hand Hills area in Starland County and Special Area No. 2. Solar
energy projects have been developed by Starland County in conjunction with the
local Villages for community facilities such as water plants and arenas. These
projects are developed with regard to government environmental programs that
make renewable energy options more economically viable. lt is expected that
renewable energy development will continue to expand as reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions is becoming a higher government priority at all levels.
GOALS:
To retain recognized non-renewable extractive resource
energy locations and to direct subdivision and development
activity in a way that does not conflict with extractive resource
development.
To recognize renewable energy opportunities with wind, solar
and other renewable energy options and to direct the
development of large commercial renewable energy projects
appropriately to not conflict with other incompatible
development within the County.
Policies:
(1)
The County Council may safeguard opportunities for future development of
established and recognized oil and gas fields and for the exploration of other
areas of good potential from incompatible land uses.
(2)
The County Council will ensure that appropriate separation distances are
established and maintained between resource extraction sites and incompatible
land uses.
Development setbacks on land impacted by sour gas extraction shall be in
accordance with the minimum setbacks established by the Alberta Energy and
Utilities Board and in the provincial Subdivision and Development Regulation. ln
terms of the development and/or expansion of sour gas facilities, the County
recommends that these do not occur within 1 mile of a hamlet, village, or town.
(3)
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(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
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Subdivision and development on land within the minimum sour gas facility
setbacks shall not be allowed unless the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board has
given approval to a lesser setback distance.
Pipelines and right-of-ways should follow quarter section lines, property
boundaries or existing easements in order to avoid the unnecessary
fragmentation of land.
Pipelines and right-of-ways should not be permitted within environmentally
significant areas and areas of special recreational and landscape value unless
mitigative measures are taken to retain the natural integrity of the area during
and after the extractive operation ceases.
Safety aspects will be fully taken into account when considering routing
proposals for pipelines and for development proposed in the vicinity of pipelines
The County discourages the use of potable water for deep well injection.
Any resource extraction industry that requires a development permit that is not
exempt by Provincial Legislation shall enter into a development agreement with
the County.
(10) The developer of a gas and/ or oil well site shall be required to obtain approval
from the County regarding the construction, upgrading and maintenance of
access roads.
(1 1) Care will be taken to safeguard gravel deposits in the County from developments
that would sterilize the deposits or be a serious hindrance to their extraction
through the applicable regulations contained within the Land Use Bylaw.
(12) The County may support the development of alternative energy opportunities
such as wind and solar energy in suitable locations throughout the County with
appropriate land use considerations developed as part of the land use bylaw.
(13) Wind energy is under the jurisdiction of the Alberta Utilities Commission.
Consultation and municipal development permits are currently being used to
approve wind energy projects at the local level prior to an AUC decision.
Appropriate local land use regulations shall be considered through the applicable
regulations contained within the Land Use Bylaw to ensure local land use matters
related to wind energy development are considered that do not conflict with the
AUC regulations and requirements.
(14) County Council shall discourage the development of Coal Bed Methane (CBM)
where wet coal seams are determined to exist due to the limited water resources
within the County and the possible dewatering or increased contamination risks
associated with the CBM process in wet coal seams.
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INTENT: Rural industrial and commercial developments include the oil and
gas sector, agriculture, and tourism. The types of industrial operations that may
locate in rural areas include large vehicle storage and maintenance, pipe yards,
or other large item storage that require larger tracts of land and limited servicing.
An industrial park may be a viable option within Starland County located along a
main transportation route such as Highway No. 9 to serve the needs of oilfield
and agricultural operators within the County. Commercial operations may include
tourist related industries, recreation, or highway commercial developments.
GOAL:
To accommodate suitable forms of industrial and commercial
development in appropriate iocations along maior
transportation routes throughout the County,
Policies:
(1)
lndustrial developments will generally be encouraged to locate in urban centres;
however, provision will be made for industrial developments seeking a rural
location. Consideration will be given to the site requirements, the operations to
be carried out, and incompatibility with an urban environment. Arrangements
must be made for adequate infrastructure services.
(2)
The County Council will support and encourage the development of local value-
added facilities.
(3)
The County Council will consider commercial and/or industrial development in
the hamlets of Craigmyle, Michichi, Rumsey, and Rowley provided that such
development does not detrimentally affect the character of the community.
(4)
The County Council, together with area municipalities, local business leaders,
farmers, public agencies, and senior governments will consider preparing an
economic development strategy that identifies realistic opportunities worth
pursuing and sets out direction and an agenda for action.
(5)
County Council shall control industrial subdivisions and developments through
the Land Use Bylaw amendment process. Where appropriate, areas will be
reclassified to a Rural lndustrial or Commercial District in the Land Use Bylaw
prior to subdivision or development.
lndustrial or Commercial uses are encouraged to locate on lower capability
agricultural land wherever possible.
(7)
Highway Commercial and lndustrial development may be accommodated along
the major transportation routes throughout the County in appropriate and
strategic locations.
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Highway Commercial and lndustrial development along major transportation
routes shall take into account the compatibility of surrounding land uses and the
health and safety of the traveling public.
(9)
lndustrial land uses that the County Council considers noxious should retain a
minimum separation distance from incompatible land uses of a minimum of 0.5
miles.
(10) The County may require an Area Structure Plan or alternative planning document
prior to the development of a rural industrial park. lf industrial operations begin to
concentrate in an area an Area Structure Plan or alternative planning document
may be required to provide a transparent planning framework and to provide
long-term stability of the area.
(11) Where practical, future industrial and commercial development will be
encouraged to implement green initiatives, such as water conservation
practices, energy-efficient building design, and stormwater management
techniques which utilize low impact development techniques. Low impact
development techniques may include, but are not limited to, absorbent
landscaping, limited use of impervious surfaces, decrease lot coverage and
stormwater reuse.
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11.0 MUNICIPAL AND SGHOOL RESERVE
INTENT: lt is the intention of Council to promote development within the County.
The provision of municipal and school reserves is an acceptable method, according to
the Municipal Government Act, for the municipality to collect funds for the creation of
parks and recreational areas within the County. Municipal and/ or school reserve may
not be taken if one lot is to be created from a quarter section of land, the land is to be
subdivided into lots 16 hectares (40 acres) or more for agricultural purposes, the land
area is 0.8 hectares (2 acres) or less, or reserve land or money in place was provided
previously on the parcel of land being subdivided.
ln order to promote development and not create a hindrance on potential developers,
municipal and school reserves would not be taken on subdivisions unless there is a
defined need for reserve lands within the subdivision area. However, there shall be
exceptions when reserve allocation will be taken.
GOAL
To provide consrbfent and relevant policies for the allocation
of municipal and school reserue and only take reserve where
there is a defined need for the allowable land uses of parks
and recreational uses, buffer strips, or school sifes.
Policies:
(1)
Municipal reserves shall be taken as part of subdivisions in the amount of a
minimum of 10o/o of the gross developable area to create new park areas if it is
determined that a park will be located within the subdivision area through
recognized County planning documents.
(2)
The County shall defer the reserve allocation by caveat against the remaining
title within 0.5 miles of urban boundaries in accordance with Section 669 of the
Municipal Government Act.
(3)
ln situations where reserve allocation is necessary, municipal reserve may be
taken as land unless it can be shown that acceptance of a cash equivalent would
not hinder the provision of long-term community recreation needs. ln terms of
single-parcel subdivisions within required reserve locations, the preference will
be a deferral of the reserve requirement until such time that a park or recreational
area is to be developed.
(4)
lf the development of a future public-school facility has been determined on lands
where a subdivision is taking place and where reserve dedication is possible, the
subdivision authority should designate the agreed upon lands as school reserve
for future school authority purposes in accordance with Section 671(2) of the
Municipal Government Act.
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12.0 RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
INTENT: Starland County supports many active and passive recreational
opportunities within the rural and urban areas throughout the County. Facilities include
rural community halls, and operations grants for ice hockey and curling arenas in Delia
and Morrin. The County Council realizes that additional recreationalopportunities may
exist throughout the County and are to be determined over time as community
recreational needs are established.
GOAL
To retain existing recreational opportunities through facility
and operational grants and to develop further recreational
pursuits through natural sife preservation and enhancement to
further local recreation and tourism opportunities.
Policies:
(1)
The County Council will monitor the adequacy of local facilities and upgrades will
be supported as required in order to ensure a standard that meets local needs.
(2)
The County shall develop a long{erm parks and recreational areas upgrade and
maintenance plan for parks and facilities owned by the County.
(3)
The County will continue to cooperate with area municipalities in respect to the
development of recreational facilities and programs.
(4\
Family and Community Support Services are encouraged to monitor program
and service delivery to ensure that it is responsive to local needs.
(5)
The County Council recognizes and values the work of volunteers and will
encourage their continued participation in the delivery of many community
services.
(6)
ln association with urban councils and other area interests, the County Council
will be involved in a coordinated strategy for taking advantage of local tourism
development opportunities.
The County Council shall support and encourage regional adult education
opportunities that benefit the County and local residents.
(8)
Where practical, those buildings and other features, which make a significant
contribution to the quality, character, and interests of the local environment,
should be protected and used forthe general benefit of the community.
Sites that are architecturally or archaeologically significant, associated with
important historic events, associated with the lives of persons of historic
importance, or illustrate a cultural tradition or way of life should be identified and
designated as historic resources in accordance with Provincial and Federal
assistance programs.
(7)
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13.0 EMERGENCY AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES
INTENT: Starland County strives to provide the best access to emergency and
health care services possible for our residents. The municipality strongly supports all
local efforts to make our community safer through policing and rural crime watch
opportunities and programs.
GOAL:
To ensure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens are
adequately managed in the County. To this end, the County
will strive to promote an acceptable level of health care in the
region, ensure an optimum level of protective and emergency
services are maintained, and finally, to cooperate with
neighbouring municipalities and other agencies to fully
provide fhese servrces.
Policies
Health Care:
(1)
To continue to work with the Alberta Health Services to ensure an adequate level
of health care and access is preserved for all County residents.
Fire Protection:
To continue to employ a Volunteer Fire Department augmented with mutual aid
agreements with the goal of providing the optimum level of fire protection
available.
(3)
To continue to work regionally with other Fire Departments to provide appropriate
training sessions and ensure our fire fighters have the necessary knowledge to
safely and adequately provide a fire service.
(4)
The County will work to implement the recommendations contained in the
Starland County Fire Master Plan, and will work with the Fire Protection
Committee to ensure that the Plan is appropriately updated.
Protective Services:
(5)
To continue to work with the local Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachments
to adequately provide policing services in the municipality.
(6)
The County will continue to employ a Special Constable to meet the objectives of
the Starland County Traffic Safety Plan.
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(7)
To continue to work with the Alberta Health Services to ensure an adequate level
of ambulance service is provided to all County residents.
Disaster Services:
(8)
Starland County will ensure that the municipality has an up-to-date Disaster
Response Plan, and to ensure that the Plan is tested on a regular basis.
(9)
The municipality will ensure that all Council members and staff that have a role in
Disaster Planning and implementation are adequately trained.
(10)
The municipality will review all mutual aid agreements with adjoining
municipalities to facilitate a regional response to any disaster beyond the local
scope.
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14.O TRANSPORTATION
INTENT: The majority of transportation of people and goods throughout
Starland County is provided via the road infrastructure. County roads are an
important resource for agriculture, industry, and local residents. Transportation
safety is important to the County Council and the maintenance of local roads is a
key priority.
GOAL
To maintain a safe and efficient transportation sysfem of local
roads throughout the County.
Policies
(1)
The County's local road system services the local residents, agricultural, oil and
gas, and gravel industries. The traffic volumes on the local road system are
generally low but some of the major collector routes have a high percentage of
truck traffic. The County Council will strive to ensure that travel along county
roads is safe through regular road maintenance procedures.
(2)
County Council shall encourage the Province to pave and maintain the
secondary highways in accordance with the longterm County plan.
(3)
A yearly Construction Priority Plan will be maintained for outlining priorities and
financial commitments for local road improvement based on the County five-year
plan.
The County Council will make sure that the necessary undeveloped road
allowances are protected for their eventual construction, unless it can be proven
that the road allowance will not be needed for a public road in the foreseeable
future.
(4)
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15.0 UTILITIES
INTENT: Starland County residents enjoy a quality rural lifestyle. However,
economies of scale and distance separation tend to leave rural areas with
minimal public services such as piped water availability. Starland County has
been working toward increasing opportunities for piped potable water throughout
the County. Starland County encourages the development of high-speed internet
and broadband services throughout the County.
GOAL:
To provide safe and effective water distribution, sewage
disposal, and waste disposal sysfems and to lobby other
levels of government and utility companies to increase the
effectiveness of utility seruicing to enhance the quality of life
and opportunities for a rural lifestyle.
Policies:
(1)
The expansion of the Regional Water Distribution system shall be done in
accordance with the Water Utilities Bylaw.
(2)
The County Council shall encourage the provision of high-speed internet services
/ broadband to rural users through private partners.
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1 6.0 INTERMUNIGIPAL COOPERATION
TNTENT: lntermunicipal cooperation is important and can provide mutual
benefits for multiple municipalities in areas of economic development, land use
planning, and environmental protection. Starland County realizes that greater
economies of scale are realized through joint municipal partnerships and
initiatives and intends to make use of such initiatives wherever the Council
deems additional benefits are maintained.
GOAL:
To foster cooperation and coordination with neighbouring
municipalities in regards to common planning rssues in urban
and rural fringe areas, and in the vicinity of airports-
Policies:
(1)
Starland County will consider and in accordance with lntermunicipal
Collaboration Frameworks may enter into joint initiatives that provide mutual
benefits and greater economies of scale for economic development, tourism,
transportation, and other uses as required.
(2)
ln order to achieve an informed basis for coordinating the development and use
of land, the County will provide an opportunity for the adjacent municipality either
within or surrounding Starland County to comment on any adjacent subdivision
andi or development in accordance with the applicable lntermunicipal
Development Plan.
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APPENDIX 1: Maps
Map 1:
Environmentally Significant Areas
Map 2:
Hazard Areas
Map 3:
Groundwater Yield
Map 4:
Groundwater Contamination Risk
Map 5:
Canadian Land lnventory Soil Classification
Map 6:
Confined Feeding Operations Restricted Areas / Exclusion Zones
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