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Kelsey Planning District
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
KELSEY PLANNING DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
September 2020
The Kelsey Planning District is located in the territory of Opaskwayak Cree Nation, within Treaty 5,
and on the traditional lands of Ininiwak (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Oji-Cree, Dene, Dakota, and
Métis peoples.
We acknowledge this land and water, the original peoples of this place, and the treaty that guides
our ongoing relationship.
We commit to tending to this place and our treaty partnerships with care in the spirit of
collaboration and reciprocity going forward.
HOW TO USE THIS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Kelsey Planning District Development Plan provides a roadmap to guide future decisions
made by the Planning District Board and local Councils in the Town of The Pas and the Rural
Municipality of Kelsey.
The following is a general guide intended to assist the reader in navigating this Development
Plan in relation to a proposed development, a proposal, or particular issue:
Step One
What policy area is the land located in?
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Use the Land Use Policy Area Maps (in Part Six) to determine what policy area
applies to the land.
Step Two
What policies apply to this land?
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Review the general policies in Part Two of this Development Plan to see the
policies that apply to all development in the Planning District.
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Review the policies in Part Three of this Development Plan to see the specific
policies that apply to development within the policy area.
Step Three
How should a proposed development be evaluated?
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The Planning District Board and local Councils in the Town of The Pas and the
R.M. of Kelsey will evaluate a development proposal (including a Zoning By-
Law Amendment or Conditional Use Application) based upon the intent,
objectives and applicable policies in this Development Plan.
PARTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In PART ONE: INTRODUCTION, you will find background information on the Kelsey Planning
District, the purpose and intent of the Development Plan, and the vision for the planning
district.
In PART TWO: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT, you will find objectives and policies for land use
and development that are applicable throughout the Kelsey Planning District.
In PART THREE: LAND USE POLICY AREAS, you will find objectives and policies for specific
land use policy areas within the Kelsey Planning District. The policy areas are illustrated in
the land use maps contained in Part Six of this Development Plan.
In PART FOUR: IMPLEMENTATION, you will find an overview of the planning tools used to
implement this Development Plan.
In PART FIVE: DEFINITIONS, you will find definitions helpful in interpreting words in this
Plan.
In PART SIX: POLICY AREA MAPS, you will find land use maps showing the location of the
designated land use policy areas described in Part Three of this Development Plan.
Table of Contents
1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1
1.1
Purpose and Intent ............................................................................................ 2
1.2
Authority ......................................................................................................... 2
1.3
Planning Background ........................................................................................ 2
1.4
Context ............................................................................................................ 2
1.5
Vision ............................................................................................................... 8
2
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT ......................................................................... 9
2.1
Application ..................................................................................................... 10
2.2
General Objectives & Policies ........................................................................... 10
2.3
Land & Water ................................................................................................. 12
2.4
Transportation & Municipal Infrastructure ........................................................ 16
3
LAND USE POLICY AREAS ....................................................................... 20
3.1
Application ..................................................................................................... 21
3.2
LDN - Limited Development & Natural Areas .................................................... 21
3.3
AGR - Agricultural Areas .................................................................................. 23
3.4
RRC - Rural Residential & Cottage Areas .......................................................... 26
3.5
RES - Residential Neighbourhood Areas ........................................................... 29
3.6
HCO - Highway Commercial Areas .................................................................... 31
3.7
MIX - Mixed-Use Areas ..................................................................................... 33
3.8
IND - Industrial Areas ....................................................................................... 35
3.9
URH - Urban Hold Areas ................................................................................... 37
4
IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................. 39
4.1
Adoption of this Development Plan .................................................................. 40
4.2
Review & Amendment ..................................................................................... 40
4.3
Subdivision Approvals ..................................................................................... 40
4.4
Zoning By-Laws .............................................................................................. 40
4.5
Secondary Plans ............................................................................................. 41
4.6
Adoption of Other By-Laws ............................................................................. 41
4.7
Special Studies and Concept Plans ................................................................... 41
5
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 42
6
POLICY AREA MAPS ................................................................................ 46
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1
INTRODUCTION
PART ONE presents background
information on the Kelsey
Planning District, the purpose
and intent of the Development
Plan, and the vision for the
Planning District.
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1.1
Purpose and Intent
This Development Plan sets out the Kelsey Planning District's vision for the future.
The vision is advanced through physical, social, environmental and economic
objectives and policies that will guide community growth and change.
The decisions of the R.M. of Kelsey and The Pas Councils related to land use and
development will be based on the objectives and policies of this Development Plan.
This Development Plan will also provide guidance for developers, property owners,
residents and the public sector about how and where community members want
land to be developed.
1.2
Authority
The Planning Act provides the legal basis for municipal land use planning in Manitoba.
Under The Planning Act, a planning district must adopt a Development Plan to guide
the growth of the entire district that meets the requirements of the Act.
All Development Plans adopted in Manitoba must be prepared in accordance with
the Provincial Planning Regulation, and be generally consistent with the Provincial
Land Use Policies (PLUP's) contained within the Regulation. This Development Plan
has been prepared in compliance with the legislation.
1.3
Planning Background
The Kelsey Planning District came into effect in September 2017. The Planning
District is comprised of the Town of The Pas and the RM of Kelsey.
The Kelsey Planning District Development Plan is informed by other plans for the
region, including the Carrot-Saskatchewan River Integrated Watershed Management
Plan and Look North: the Report and Action Plan for Manitoba's Northern Economy.
Once enacted, the new Kelsey Planning District Development Plan will replace and
repeal the former Development Plan by-laws in the planning area:
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The Pas 2020 Plan By-law No. 4353;
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L.G.D. of Consol (The Pas Area) Basic Planning Statement By-Law No. 16/92;
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R.M. of Kelsey (L.U.D. of Cranberry Portage) Development Plan By-Law No. 11/05;
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Wanless Basic Planning Statement (L.G.D. of Consol) By-Law No. 734/83.
1.4
Context
More detailed information on the planning context is provided in the Kelsey Planning
District Development Plan Background Report.
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.1
Regional Context
The Kelsey Planning District covers a land area of 91,727 hectares (226,662 acres) in
northwestern Manitoba near the Saskatchewan border. It encompasses the Town of
The Pas (as well as The Pas Airport) and the Rural Municipality of Kelsey, which also
includes the Local Urban District of Cranberry Portage and an area surrounding the
community of Wanless.
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The Opaskwayak Cree Nation holds a significant amount of land in the area as
reserve land or Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) selections, including some land within
the urban area of The Pas. Most of the remaining land between the non-contiguous
parts of the Planning District is either unorganized territory or within one of the
area's Provincial Parks (Clearwater Lake, Rocky Lake (near Wanless) or Grass River
(near Cranberry Portage)).
The Kelsey Planning District is located in the Carrot - Saskatchewan River Watershed,
which is part of the larger Saskatchewan River Basin. The Saskatchewan River
originates in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta and travels 1,940 km east where it
enters Lake Winnipeg at Grand Rapids. Locally the Carrot River is the most significant
tributary to the Saskatchewan River, and joins the Saskatchewan River near The Pas.
Water generally flows in an eastward direction; however, the topography is very flat
and the river has changed its path a number of times.
The landscape is dominated by boreal forest, lakes, rivers, streams, bogs and
marshes and is extremely rich in biological diversity, particularly in the Saskatchewan
River Delta.
.2
Historical Context
The land where the Saskatchewan and Pasquia Rivers meet has been a gathering
place for centuries. Traces of habitation by the First Peoples in this land have been
found dating back 7,000 years.
On July 10, 1690, Ininiwuk (Cree) guides brought the first European explorer to this
location; a man by the name of Henry Kelsey, who was working for the Hudson's Bay
Company on a fur trade "promotional trip." Kelsey, now the namesake of the
Planning District, passed through the area four times between 1690 and 1692 in his
fur trading work.
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In the mid-1870s, federal government treaty commissioners approached the
Ininiwuk who lived in the area to sign a treaty that was intended to define and
recognize their rights and formalize the relationship between the signatory Bands
and the Canadian government. The terms of the Treaty were similar to those
negotiated in the earlier numbered treaties, leaving only minimal room for the
Ininiwuk to negotiate. On September 7, 1876, the Band and representatives of the
Crown signed Treaty No. 5.
After the treaty was signed, European settlers started moving to and through the
region in greater numbers. Recognizing the area's potential as a "Gateway to the
North", the Canadian government decided that action had to be taken to relocate the
Ininiwuk settlement that had flourished on the south side of the Saskatchewan River.
In 1906, the government relocated the Ininiwuk across the river to the north side,
surrendering 500 acres on the south side, which was to become the Town of The Pas.
In the year 1912, the boundary of the Province of Manitoba was expanded north of
the 53rd parallel. By this time, The Pas had grown to a population of 1,500
permanent residents and served as a major transportation hub of the north. After
two decades of delays, the rail line connecting The Pas to Churchill was completed in
1929.
Starting in the 1920s and continuing into the 1930s, many family farms were
established on the west side of The Pas. After the Second World War, the
government provided a resettlement package for veterans to the area, which further
increased the number of people living in this part of the Carrot Valley that came to
be known as the Pasquia Land Settlement.
Following a severe flood of the agricultural lands in 1948, the Manitoba government
revived its plans to create "polders" in the Carrot River Valley southwest of The Pas by
draining the land and enclosing it with dikes. Developed over several decades, the
polder system has helped to transform this part of the Planning District into one of
the best agricultural regions in the Province.
.3
Population & Demographic Context
The Pas' population peaked in the mid-1970s with more than 6,600 people living in
the town. Since then, census data shows that the population has been in a gradual
decline to its present population of 5,369 (Statistics Canada, 2016). The population of
the Rural Municipality of Kelsey, like that of The Pas, has slowly been decreasing over
the last few decades from a height of 3,107 in 1986 to its current population of 2,424.
In recent decades, the median age of the population in both The Pas and the RM of
Kelsey has been gradually growing older. This aging trend is largely due to the
increasing number of people in the cohort aged 60 years and older.
Although Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) is not a part of the Kelsey Planning District,
it is a close neighbour and its community members are interwoven into those of The
Pas and the RM of Kelsey. OCN has been the major source of population growth in
the region over the last 30 years. OCN's on-reserve population has more than
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doubled over this period, from a population of around 1,400 in 1986 to a population
of around 3,200 in 2016. Young adults between the ages of 15 and 29 make up 25.6
percent of OCN's entire population, while youth under the age of 15 make up more
than 32 percent (Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Population Report,
2016). This age demographic will be a significant driver of population growth in the
region over the next 20-year period, when those who are currently under age 15 will
grow into the childbearing age.
20-year population projections for the Town of the Pas and the RM of Kelsey were
developed using three potential growth/change scenarios. The first scenario used a
pure growth model to extrapolate the 5-year average population change into the
future. The second scenario used a regional growth model, which assumes that the
projected growth of OCN will also affect the growth of the region as a whole. The
third scenario used a "medium growth" model averaging the results from the first
and second scenarios to provide a "most likely" population projection.
Figure 1: The Pas Population Projections (2016-2041)
This medium growth scenario projects that the total population in The Pas will be
5,613 by the year 2041, which equates to an average 5-year growth rate of
approximately 0.9%. In the medium growth scenario, 96 new housing units will be
needed in The Pas by the year 2041, in addition to the 2,100 units that are already in
use in The Pas. This would require the construction of an average of 4 housing units
per year. In the high growth scenario, the need is four times as great, requiring 443
houses to be built by the year 2041.
2016
2021
2026
2031
2036
2041
Low Growth Scenario
5,368
5,233
5,101
4,973
4,848
4,726
Medium Growth Scenario
5,368
5,405
5,448
5,497
5,552
5,613
High Growth Scenario
5,368
5,577
5,795
6,021
6,256
6,500
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
Projected Population
Year /
Projected Population
The Pas Population Projections (2016-2041)
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In the RM of Kelsey, the medium growth scenario predicts a population of 2,510 by
the year 2041. This equates to an average 5-year growth rate of approximately 0.7%.
In the medium growth scenario, approximately 29 new housing units (in addition to
the 820 existing units) would be needed by the year 2041. This would require the
construction of an average of 1.26 new units/year. 173 new housing units would be
necessary to meet the housing need by the year 2041 in the RM of Kelsey's high
growth scenario.
Figure 2: RM of Kelsey Population Projections (2016-2041)
.4
Economic Context
As the regional service centre, the Town of the Pas provides access to a wide variety
of goods and services in its extensive trading area. Major employers in the Pas
include health care and social services, retail trade, public administration, and
educational services.
The lumber, pulp, and paper producer Canadian Kraft Paper Industries is located
within The Pas boundaries; the company employs approximately 300 residents at the
mill site with additional workers employed under contract in the woodland
operations.
By fulfilling the role as the regional service centre, The Pas also maintains a number
of high paying jobs. The average total family income in the Town of The Pas reported
in 2015 was $74,665, exceeding the family income averages of both the Province of
Manitoba and Winnipeg (The Pas 2016 Census Profile, StatsCan). The unemployment
rate in The Pas currently sits at 6.5%.
2016
2021
2026
2031
2036
2041
Low Growth Scenario
2,424
2,352
2,282
2,215
2,149
2,085
Medium Growth Scenario
2,424
2,435
2,450
2,467
2,487
2,510
High Growth Scenario
2,424
2,519
2,617
2,719
2,825
2,935
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Projected Population
Year /
Projected Population
RM of Kelsey Population Projections (2016-2041)
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The R.M. of Kelsey has a similar diversity of employment industries to the Town of
The Pas. Its major employment industries are educational services, health care and
social assistance, public administration, retail trade and construction. The
unemployment rate in the RM of Kelsey is 7.5%, which is slightly higher than the
Town of The Pas.
The Carrot River Valley and Ralls Island are the most northerly agricultural areas in
Manitoba. Their location north of the 53rd parallel gives farmers 10 more growing
days than those in southern Manitoba due to the longer summer daylight hours.
According to the RM of Kelsey, more than 100,000 acres are currently farmed in the
Carrot River Valley, producing 1/2 million bushels of cereal grains, oilseeds and hay
crops every year. More than 36 percent of the land in the Kelsey Planning District is
classified as prime agricultural land (Classes 1, 2, and 3). All of this prime agricultural
land is located in the Carrot River Valley and Ralls Island areas close to The Pas.
Hunting, fishing, and tourism have always maintained an integral role in the
economy of the region. The area is well known for the annual Trappers' Festival and
Opasquia Indian Days in addition to other local festivals in The Pas, the Opasquia
Agricultural Society and Exhibition Grounds, and Cranberry Portage.
.5
Municipal Services & Infrastructure Context
A full range of municipal services is provided to residents of the planning district,
including health services, fire protection, ambulance, and educational services. The
Town of the Pas and the RM of Kelsey also provide infrastructure for services such as
drinking water, wastewater (both piped services and holding tanks), solid waste
disposal and recycling.
Provincial Highway 10 (which becomes Gordon Avenue through The Pas) is the main
road connecting the north and south parts of the Kelsey Planning District, from
Cranberry Portage to the Carrot River Valley. Other major roads include Provincial
Road 283, which runs west from The Pas through the Carrot River Valley; Provincial
Road 282, which runs north-south through the Carrot River Valley; Provincial Road
287, which runs to The Pas Airport; Provincial Road 289 (Grace Lake Road); and
Provincial Road 285 (3rd St. / Ralls Island Road). The region is also accessible by
major air and rail transportation services for both freight and passenger travel.
1.5
Vision
Over the next 20 years, the Kelsey Planning District will grow as a diverse regional
service centre that will be resilient in the face of changes to the economy,
demographics and climate. The Kelsey Planning District will continue to be known for
its pristine lakes, prime farmland, rich history, thriving industry, unique local
businesses and welcoming neighbourhoods.
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2
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT
PART TWO presents objectives and policies that
apply to land use and development throughout the
Kelsey Planning District.
These objectives and policies should be reviewed
with respect to all proposed development, including
those within the specific areas outlined in Part
Three.
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2.1
Application
This section of the Development Plan outlines the general objectives and policies
that will guide the overall planning and development of the Kelsey Planning District.
The objectives and policies are intended to apply generally throughout the Kelsey
Planning District including both rural and settlement centres.
2.2
General Objectives & Policies
OBJECTIVES
.1
To ensure that the use and development of land is consistent with the community's
vision for the future.
.2
To establish policies to promote and maintain a humane, functional and attractive
environment that is responsive to the needs of the residents of the Kelsey Planning
District.
.3
To provide the range of residential, recreational, educational, cultural, commercial,
entertainment, health and social services and facilities necessary to serve all
residents of the Kelsey Planning District.
.4
To encourage sustainable development that is in the best interests of the Kelsey
Planning District and its residents in both the short term and the long term.
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.5
To eliminate existing land use conflicts and to minimize the possibility of future
conflicts between incompatible land uses.
.6
To stimulate public and private investment that supports the objectives and is
consistent with the policies in this Development Plan.
.7
To facilitate a spirit of co-operation and consultation between municipalities in the
Kelsey Planning District, the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, and the Provincial
Government with regard to land use and development planning in the region.
POLICIES
.8
Existing Land Use is Permitted Use
Nothing in this Development Plan will affect the continuance of existing land uses
that were lawfully in existence prior to the coming into force of this By-law.
.9
Protection of Historic or Archaeological Sites
No development or land use will be permitted if it may endanger any site, building
or other structure with historic or archaeological significance that has been identified
by a municipal, Provincial, Federal or Indigenous Government without that
organization's consent.
.10 Location of New Development
Growth and development within the Kelsey Planning District will be directed to infill
the existing built-up areas in order to reduce the cost of possible future piped
services as well as increasing the efficiency of existing roads, hydro and telephone
services.
.11 Permitted and Conditional Uses
The permitted and conditional uses and detailed site requirements in the
implementing Zoning By-Laws will be determined in accordance with the policies
contained in this Development Plan.
.12 Land Uses that May Cause Nuisance
A proposed land use that may cause a nuisance (such as noise or odour) may be
considered as a conditional use in the Zoning By-Law, and each proposed use may
be assessed against any performance standard available for the use.
.13 Provincial and Federal Acts and Regulations
The adoption of this Development Plan does not release a proponent of a
development from other requirements of the Provincial and Federal governments. All
development must abide by the requirements of applicable Provincial and Federal
Acts and Regulations.
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2.3
Land & Water
OBJECTIVES
.1
To protect and improve the health of the natural ecosystem.
.2
To reduce risks to life, health, safety, property and ecosystem health, that are
associated with flooding, unstable slopes, erosion and contaminated lands.
.3
To incorporate low-impact, environmentally conscientious concepts into planning
and development to minimize pollution loads and improve water-use efficiency (such
as storm water retention, environmentally friendly drainage construction, and grey-
water recycling).
.4
To protect water and shoreline areas and limit the removal or degradation of
riparian habitat.
.5
To protect the quality of public drinking water sources.
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POLICIES
.6
Land Subject to Flooding
No permanent building or structure shall be constructed on land subject to
flooding, unless the top of the foundations of structures are constructed two feet
above the design flood level.
Land subject to flooding shall only be used for activities (e.g. sustainable resource
harvesting, recreation, etc.) that:
a) Retain existing topography;
b) Protect, restore or improve existing natural features and functions;
c) Do not result in unacceptable risks to life or property; and
d) Minimize the need to mitigate and remediate floods, erosion and
damage to the natural ecosystem.
Suitable activities or development may include sustainable resource harvesting,
recreation, transportation and above ground or underground utilities, flood or
erosion control, storm water management and conservation and other types of
development that mitigates or eliminates potential risks and meets the above
criteria.
.7
Development Near Water Bodies
Because the water bodies, including lakes and rivers, within the Kelsey Planning
District provide commercial and recreational opportunities for the residents of the
planning district and the travelling public, no development should be permitted that:
a) Could adversely affect the water in the lakes or water that drains into
the lakes;
b) Could result in the discharge or seepage of effluent into the lakes;
c) Could lead to the contribution of excess nutrients, pathogenic
organisms, deleterious chemicals or materials to surface waters;
d) Could accelerate erosion or bank instability;
e) Could cause the removal of natural vegetative cover or adversely
affect existing riparian values; or
f)
Could have an impact on in-stream flows required to maintain
healthy aquatic ecosystems.
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.8
Protection of Drinking Water Sources
Intensive and high-pollution risk development activities should be restricted in public
drinking water source zones. Activities may include land uses and structures that
have a high risk of causing pollution, including chemical fertilizer storage, disposal
fields, fuel tanks, waste disposal grounds, and waste water treatment facilities.
Where restriction is not possible, development may be considered in public drinking
water source zones provided:
a) The proponent can prove by adequate engineering or hydro-
geological investigation that the proposed activity will not cause
pollution of the public drinking water supply or;
b) Appropriate precautionary measures have been taken to sufficiently
mitigate the risk of endangering the quality of the water supply for
public drinking water supply purposes.
.9
Shoreline Public Access
Development along the shorelines of Lake Athapapuskow, First Cranberry Lake,
Rocky Lake, and Clearwater Lake should be designed in a manner that considers or
allows for suitable public access.
.10 Mandatory Well Sealing
Wells must be sealed if:
a) They are unused or abandoned;
b) They are in areas that become serviced by public water systems; or
c) They do not meet provincial water safety standards.
.11 Riparian Buffer Zone
Land must not be cleared or developed to the water's edge of creeks, streams and
lakes. An adequate buffer of undisturbed native vegetation must be retained to
reduce erosion and sedimentation, protect water quality and fish habitat and provide
for wildlife. The following setbacks must be applied in respect of all new
development and buildings:
a) A minimum setback of 15 metres upslope from the normal high
water mark of first and second order drains and artificially created
retention ponds;
b) A minimum setback of 30 metres upslope from the normal high
water mark for all natural water bodies and waterways, including
ephemeral streams;
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c) A minimum setback greater than 30 metres upslope from water
bodies and waterways that are designated under an enactment; are
socially, historically or culturally important; or contain unique aquatic
assemblages and species.
The natural vegetative cover must be retained or rehabilitated within the above
setbacks.
.12 Mineral Exploration and Development
Mineral exploration and development must be conducted in a sustainable manner
that allows it to co-exist with the community's vision for the Kelsey Planning District.
An environmental impact assessment analysis and statement may be required for
any proposed mineral extraction activity within the jurisdictional boundary of the
Planning District. Such studies may be required to determine both primary and
secondary impacts. Typical impacts could include: physical environment impacts;
social environment impacts; aesthetic environment impacts; and economic
environment impacts. These potential impacts will be dealt with in the permitting
process as set out in the Mines and Minerals Act.
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2.4
Transportation & Municipal Infrastructure
OBJECTIVES
.1
To ensure development occurs in an orderly, efficient, compact, safe and
environmentally sound and economical manner.
.2
To continually upgrade and maintain existing facilities, while minimizing the public
costs of constructing, improving and maintaining roadways.
.3
To minimize the conflict between local business traffic and highway through-traffic to
ensure that the movement of goods and people across P.T.H. No. 10 is safe,
particularly for pedestrians.
.4
To create safe, comfortable and bicycle-friendly infrastructure in the Kelsey Planning
District that encourages people of all ages to cycle for everyday transportation and
enjoyment.
.5
To create an environment that encourages and supports walking by ensuring safe,
direct, comfortable, attractive and convenient pedestrian conditions, including safe
walking routes to schools.
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POLICIES
.6
Building Hook-up in Serviced Areas
The owner of a building within an area serviced by piped water or wastewater
infrastructure will be encouraged to connect the building to the services.
.7
Development in Unserviced Areas
Proposed developments outside of the areas serviced by municipal piped water or
wastewater infrastructure services will be responsible for the provision of their own
services in accordance with Provincial and Federal regulations.
.8
Development Near Wastewater Treatment Lagoons
Dwellings should be set back a minimum of 300 metres a wastewater treatment
lagoon.
.9
Solid Waste Disposal Capacity
Before approving a new land use designation or development, confirmation is
required that local or intermunicipal solid waste facilities have sufficient capacity to
accommodate any additional waste that may be generated by the new land use or
development.
.10 Development Near Waste Disposal Ground
No dwelling may be constructed within 400 metres of the property line of an
operating or abandoned waste disposal ground, nor within 100 metres of a remote
seasonal waste facility, unless construction of the dwelling is approved by the
Director identified under The Environment Act.
.11 Road and Street Systems
Roads or street networks associated with a proposed development should be
designed and integrated with both the existing and planned road and street systems
of the adjacent areas in accordance with prevailing local and provincial standards.
Where appropriate, road systems in a secondary plan or plan of subdivision should:
a) Be integrated with the existing road system so as to provide at least two
points of access;
b) Promote a network or grid of streets; and
c) Maintain or encourage scenic views of important natural or human-made
features (e.g. lakes, fields, public buildings, or designated historic sites).
.12 Standards for Public Roads
The following factors for public roads should be considered in addition to other
established standards:
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a) Future use, staging of construction, density of traffic, type of traffic,
drainage, and snow storage capacity; and
b) The maintenance of adequate surface drainage and reduction of
long-term maintenance costs through the use of ditches, culverts and
shoulders with sufficient width to provide structural strength.
.13 Development Adjacent to Provincial Highways
The following standards shall apply to development adjacent to Provincial Highways,
in accordance with Provincial regulations:
a) A permit issued by the Province of Manitoba is required prior to
constructing any access onto a provincial trunk highway or a
provincial road. A permit is also required for any modification,
relocation or intensification of use of an existing access. (This
excludes the portion of PTH 10 through the Town of The Pas, from
the southern town boundary to Cook Avenue, where the local
jurisdiction is responsible for access and control setbacks.)
b) Any development proposed within the controlled area of a provincial
trunk highway or provincial road, as defined under The Transportation
Infrastructure Act, requires a permit issued by the Province.
c) Any development requiring drainage into a provincial highway ditch
requires provincial approval. The cost of any revisions required to the
existing highway drainage system, which are directly associated with
a particular development, will be the responsibility of the developer.
d) Development that may negatively affect plans for road widening or
expansion must not be permitted unless provisions are made to
accommodate future widening or expansion.
e) Development that may reduce the safe and efficient operation of the
highway is not permitted. Where possible, access to development
should be from the municipal road system.
f)
Strip development along the highway that relies on individual
accesses will not be permitted.
g) Expansion of existing development that is bordered on one side of a
transportation corridor, such as a provincial highway, major road or
rail line, should be kept to the developed side of the corridor so as
not to jeopardize user safety and efficiency.
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.14 Rail Crossings
The Hudson Bay Railway right-of-way should be protected from incompatible
development and new rail crossings should be kept to a minimum.
.15 Active Transportation Infrastructure
Active transportation will be supported by:
a) Expanding the existing active transportation network over time;
b) Linking to the existing active transportation network when new
streets are built adjacent to existing paths;
c) Encouraging the provision of secure bicycle parking or storage
facilities in new commercial, industrial and multi-family housing
development within settlement centres and
d) Considering pedestrian and cyclist safety in the planning and design
of roadways.
.16 Pedestrian Infrastructure
Sidewalks and boulevards in the Kelsey Planning District's settlement centres will
be designed to provide safe, attractive, interesting and comfortable spaces for
pedestrians by providing amenities that may include pedestrian-scale lighting, tree
planting, quality street furnishings and decorative paving.
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3
LAND USE POLICY AREAS
PART THREE presents objectives and policies for
distinct land use policy areas within the Kelsey
Planning District, including: Limited Development &
Natural Areas; Agricultural Areas; Rural Residential
& Cottage Areas; Residential Neighbourhood Areas;
Highway Commercial Areas; Mixed Use Areas;
Industrial Areas; and Urban Hold Areas. The policy
areas are illustrated in the land use maps
contained in Part Six of this Development Plan.
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3.1
Application
This section of the Development Plan outlines the objectives and policies that will
guide the planning and development of distinct land use policy areas within the
Kelsey Planning District. The objectives and policies for a specified land use policy
area only apply to such areas as shown on the maps in Part Six.
3.2
LDN - Limited Development & Natural Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To preserve areas capable of supporting wildlife which are not suitable for
agriculture.
.2
To preserve the natural beauty of the area.
.3
To allow for future expansion of forestry and potential mining activities as well as
other renewable and non-renewable resource development.
.4
To encourage the identification and responsible management of areas with
significant resource potential.
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.5
To stimulate the development of the area's natural resources in such a manner that
the community residents would have maximum opportunity to share in the benefits
of the development.
.6
To minimize the environmental, social and economic costs associated with
haphazard and scattered development.
.7
To safeguard sensitive or fragile environments from incompatible development.
POLICIES
.8
Uses in Limited Development & Natural Areas
Land designated as Limited Development & Natural Areas should be used
predominantly for renewable and non-renewable resource utilization and for uses
that are compatible with the surrounding environment, including recreational and
open space uses.
.9
New Permanent Residences
New permanent residences in Limited Development & Natural Areas will be
discouraged, except when in association with permitted activities.
.10 Critical Areas
Areas critical to the existence of rare or endangered plants or animals, significant
natural features, and cultural and historic sites of the district will be identified,
designated and safeguarded from incompatible development.
.11 High Quality Natural Resource Areas
Areas with high quality natural resources, such as aggregate deposits, must be
protected from land use and development that would interfere with resource
extraction.
.12 Large Blocks
Land surrounding developed settlement centres should not be fragmented or
subdivided in order to facilitate future development.
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3.3
AGR - Agricultural Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To recognize the importance of the continuance of a viable agricultural industry
within the Kelsey Planning District.
.2
To preserve the limited amount of prime agricultural land in the Kelsey Planning
District.
.3
To maintain and enhance the quality of the rural and natural landscape.
.4
To reduce pollution to air, soil and water from intensive agricultural practices.
.5
To support the consolidation of existing smaller holdings of agricultural land into or
with larger holdings of agricultural land.
.6
To support a strong agricultural economy.
.7
To minimize potential land use conflicts and provide clarity to agricultural producers,
rural residents and governments on siting considerations for livestock operations.
.8
To recognize that scattered non-farm development tends to create conflict with
agricultural operations and affect the suitability of land for agricultural practice.
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POLICIES
.9
Uses on Agricultural Lands
Land designated for agricultural use should be used predominantly for agricultural
operations and should be protected from encroachment by new non-agricultural
development, which might unduly interfere with the continued operation or future
expansion of agricultural operations.
.10 Uses with a Negative Impact
Agricultural uses which may have an impact on surrounding uses by reason of odour,
traffic, visual appearance should be designated as Conditional Uses in the Zoning By-
Laws.
.11 Prevention of Fragmentation
Land designated for agricultural use must generally be maintained in a minimum
parcel size of at least 80 acres (32 hectares) to prevent further fragmentation.
.12 Subdivision of Agricultural Land
Land designated for agricultural use may be subdivided into a smaller parcel than 80
acres (32 hectares) in the following circumstances:
a) If it is to be used for a specialized agricultural operation in which
high value, lower volume, intensively managed agricultural products
are produced, such as an apiary, a nursery or a greenhouse, which
requires a smaller land holding;
b) If it is on an existing farmstead site, where
i.
the site is no longer required as part of an agricultural
operation because the associated farmland has been
acquired by another agricultural operation, or
ii.
subdivision of the farmstead site is necessary to allow the
agricultural producer to continue to reside in the existing
farm residence upon retirement;
c) If a single lot subdivision for residential purposes is required for an
individual who significantly participates in the agricultural
operation on an ongoing basis and derives an income from it;
d) If a single lot subdivision is proposed for rural residential purposes,
provided that the population of the Kelsey Planning District has
continued to decline over the previous fifteen years;
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e) If a single lot subdivision is proposed for a commercial or industrial
use that is intended to
i.
provide services, machinery, equipment or goods specifically
required by agricultural operations, or
ii.
ii) store or process products grown or raised by an
agricultural operation, but only if it is demonstrated that
due to the nature or activity of the use it is essential that it be
located in an agricultural area and needs to be located on a
separate parcel;
f)
If a single lot subdivision is proposed for a parcel of land that has
been physically isolated by such things as a transportation route or a
water course, but only if the parcel is of a size, shape or nature that
makes farming physically impractical.
.13 Subdivision Limit
Only one subdivision per 80-acre (32 hectare) title may be permitted for the
circumstances described in subsections 3.3.12 (a) to (d).
.14 Non-agricultural parcels
Non-agricultural parcels created in accordance with subsections 3.3.12 (b) to (e)
a) must not be wasteful of agricultural land;
b) should, if possible, be directed away from prime agricultural land
and existing livestock operations; and
c) if applicable, must be confined to the existing shelterbelt that forms
part of a farmstead site.
.15 Livestock Operation Mutual Separation Distances
Zoning By-Laws for municipalities within the Kelsey Planning District will establish
mutual separation distances between existing livestock operations and any new or
proposed settlement areas; parks or recreational areas; or residential dwellings not
associated with the livestock operation. These mutual separation distances must
be consistent with the standards prescribed in the Provincial Planning Regulation.
.16 New Livestock Operation Soil Requirements
New livestock operations must not be located on land subject to flooding; on land
where pollution of groundwater or nearby water bodies are a concern; or on land
with soils determined to have an agricultural capability of Class 6, 7 or unimproved
organic soils.
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3.4
RRC - Rural Residential & Cottage Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To provide and maintain a high-quality living environment in rural areas.
.2
To increase the overall number of available housing units in the Kelsey Planning
District.
.3
To maintain and enhance the quality of the rural and natural landscape.
.4
To ensure that rural residential development is located in appropriate areas that do
not limit agriculture, outdoor recreation or resource-based activities.
.5
To support the provision of suitable water and wastewater sources and services in
rural areas so that potential dangers of contamination or pollution to air, soil and
water are minimized.
.6
To provide a range of housing options that can serve people with different income
levels and housing needs.
.7
To locate rural residential areas so that services such as school bussing, snow
removal, fire protection, refuse collection, road maintenance, dust and weed control
and other municipal services can be provided in an economic and efficient manner.
.8
To support economic development in rural areas by allowing for suitable home
occupations.
.9
To provide for future cottage expansion and tourism development opportunities in
shoreline areas where such development is suitable.
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POLICIES
.10 Intended Use
Rural Residential & Cottage Areas should be used predominantly for low-density
residential purposes including: rural residential development and cottage
development. Other uses that are compatible with and serve residential or cottage
uses, such as parks and recreation, convenience stores, and tourist lodges, may also
be considered in this district.
.11 Mobile Homes
Mobile homes should offer another form of dwelling unit in the appropriate
residential zones as identified in the Zoning By-Laws.
.12 Lot Sizes
Lot sizes in Rural Residential & Cottage Areas should be large enough to provide a
rural character without wasting land. The size will be regulated in the Zoning By-
Laws.
.13 Development Pattern
Where rural residential and cottage development is considered appropriate, it
should be encouraged to develop in a pattern that efficiently uses land,
infrastructure and public services.
.14 Tree Cover and Existing Vegetation
Tree cover and other significant existing vegetation should be kept in its natural state
as much as possible when developing lots in the Rural Residential & Cottage Area.
.15 Water
New rural residential and cottage development will be encouraged to locate where
there is an adequate supply of potable water.
.16 Wastewater
Where new rural residential or cottage development proposes on-site waste
treatment, the lot size and location must comply with Provincial regulations and
reflect the capability of local soils to adequately support an approved on-site waste
treatment.
.17 New or Expanding Development
When considering establishing a new development or expanding an existing
development in the Rural Residential & Cottage Area, the cumulative impacts of the
development should be assessed to demonstrate that the additional development
will not:
a) unduly impact existing rural residential and cottage development;
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b) create the requirement for urban-like services to serve the
development;
c) lead to the evolution of a new settlement centre; or
d) detract from the natural and rural character that attracted
development to the area.
New or expanding development should be directed
a) to areas where agriculture is not dominant (due, for example, to a
combination of a diversity of landscape features, the predominance
of lower-class land, a high degree of land fragmentation and the
existence of a mixture of land uses); and
b) away from prime agricultural land, viable lower-class land and
existing agricultural operations whenever possible.
.18 Keeping of Animals
The keeping of animals is permitted in the Rural Residential & Cottage Area in
numbers consistent with Provincial regulations and regulated in each Municipality's
Zoning By-Law.
.19 Home Occupations
Home-based businesses or occupations may occur generally in Rural Residential
areas, provided they are secondary to a primary residential use and are, generally,
modest in scale. They should not generate significant levels of traffic or otherwise
have adverse effects on neighbouring land uses. For certain types of businesses, a
home-based setting may be appropriate when first starting up, however, as the
business grows and level of commercial activity increases, it may be more
appropriate to relocate to a commercial area. Home-based occupations are subject
to the rules for this use in each Municipality's Zoning By-Law.
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3.5
RES - Residential Neighbourhood Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To retain existing residents and attract new residents by offering a variety of
residential options.
.2
To plan the expansion of residential development areas in a logical and orderly
manner that does not place undue financial obligations on communities.
.3
To provide opportunities to add density to residential neighbourhood areas, while
retaining the character of established neighbourhoods.
.4
To increase the supply of affordable housing in the planning district.
.5
To increase the availability of seniors housing options to provide the ability for
residents to "age in place."
POLICIES
.6
Intended Use
Residential Neighbourhood Areas should be used predominantly for urban
residential purposes. Other uses that are compatible with and serve neighbourhood
residential uses, such as parks and recreation, corner stores, and public institutional
uses, may also be considered in this district.
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.7
Existing Physical Character
Development within Residential Neighbourhood Areas will respect the existing
physical character of buildings, streetscapes and open space in the community.
.8
Range of Housing Options
A range of housing options, in terms of form, tenure and affordability is encouraged
within Residential Neighbourhood Areas.
.9
Secondary Suites
Each municipality's Zoning By-Law will contain provisions to allow for secondary
suites (which may include coach houses, basement suites, and garden suites) in
appropriate areas zoned for residential use.
.10 Transition
Development on arterial streets and Mixed-Use Areas next to Residential
Neighbourhood Areas must transition in appropriate scale and density from the
development to the neighbouring residential area.
.11 Sustainability
Landscaping and storm water management in Residential Neighbourhood Areas
should be designed to promote environmental sustainability.
.12 New Neighbourhoods or Residential Developments
Before a new Residential Neighbourhood Area or new major residential
development within an existing Residential Neighbourhood Area is established, the
proponent should provide a site plan illustrating the types, distribution, relationships
and organization of land uses to be established within the planned development
and how they will be phased and integrated with the development of the
surrounding area, including extensions of transportation, water, wastewater and
drainage infrastructure. Where reasonable, new residential areas should provide:
a) Good connections to the surrounding streets and open spaces;
b) A mix of uses and a range of building types;
c) Uses and building scales that are compatible with adjacent
development;
d) A community focal point within easy walking distance of the
neighbourhood's residents and workers;
e) A system of interconnected streets or pedestrian routes;
f)
A strategy to provide parkland and to protect, enhance or restore
natural heritage; and
g) Community services or parks that benefit the town as a whole, or a
strategy to support existing community services.
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3.6
HCO - Highway Commercial Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To facilitate and encourage development, maintenance, operation of strong,
attractive and convenient commercial areas.
.2
To revitalize, develop and maintain attractive, safe and convenient commercial areas,
which could effectively service the local and tourist markets.
.3
To ensure that highway commercial development does not reduce the efficiency of
adjacent highways.
.4
To limit highway commercial development to those uses that serve the travelling
public or that serve a regional market and require large site areas.
.5
To attract businesses and create more jobs for our community.
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POLICIES
.6
Land Uses
Highway Commercial Areas should be used predominantly for retail stores and other
commercial facilities that serve the travelling public.
.7
Development Quality
Proposed Highway Commercial Areas should be quality development of a type,
density and form that is compatible with the character of the area and with adjacent
uses.
.8
New Commercial Highway Development
The following criteria will apply for proposed new commercial highway
development:
a) A concept plan is required;
b) Cluster developments with internal streets are required (individual
site access will not be permitted);
c) Development will occur on only one side of a highway; and
d) Site development guidelines will be established as part of the
subdivision design process.
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3.7
MIX - Mixed-Use Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To encourage a mix of residential, commercial, institutional, recreational and other
uses in appropriate areas.
.2
To encourage the development of vacant and underutilized lots in the Mixed-Use
Area through infill development and intensification.
.3
To enhance the economic activity and image of downtown areas.
.4
To support the development of specialty-retailing opportunities to attract tourists
and residents from the broader economic region.
.5
To focus the highest-density developments in central locations so that they may
contribute to the built-up form and identity of the community.
.6
To prevent and reduce homelessness.
.7
To rejuvenate the downtown area by making improvements to the downtown image
and streetscaping.
.8
To support small businesses and other local retailers.
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POLICIES
.9
Land Uses
The Mixed-Use Area should be used predominantly for the following land uses:
a) Higher-density residential, including multi-unit housing and mixed-
use commercial/residential development
b) Commercial uses (with a smaller building footprint)
c) Light industrial uses
d) Institutional uses, such as schools and universities
e) Other uses that are compatible with these uses, such as parks and
recreation spaces, etc.
.10 Other Uses
Uses not described in the above policy, including low-density residential uses and
heavy industrial uses, should be directed to other areas of the planning district.
.11 Accessibility
Accessibility and universal design will be supported in Mixed-Use Areas by:
a) Requiring all new buildings and additions to meet accessible
universal design standards, including the provision of accessible
parking spaces where appropriate;
b) Creating a connected network of streets, parks and open spaces that
are universally accessible, including sidewalks with unobstructed
pathways and curb cuts at corners; and
c) Over time, retrofitting all existing public buildings and open spaces
to make them universally accessible and encouraging the owners of
private buildings and spaces to do likewise through public education
and retrofit programs.
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3.8
IND - Industrial Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To ensure that the planning district is in a position to attract new industrial
development through the provision of an adequate and suitable supply of properly
located and designed industrial sites.
.2
To ensure that lands designated for industrial use do not reduce the supply of land
required for other uses.
.3
To ensure that industrial development takes place in a safe, attractive, harmonious
and efficient manner.
.4
To mitigate adverse effects that industrial development may have on residents or
nearby land uses.
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POLICIES
.5
Land Uses
The Industrial Area is intended for industrial uses, including manufacturing,
processing, warehousing and storage facilities; and uses that are compatible with
industrial uses, including certain types of commercial uses.
.6
Relocation of Existing Industrial Uses
An existing industrial use located in an area that is not designated for industrial use
in this Development Plan will be encouraged to relocate to an area designated for
industrial use.
.7
Mitigation of Adverse Effects
Proposals for new industrial developments must demonstrate how the proposed
development will mitigate effects of noise, vibrations, dust, odours, or particulate
matter that may be detrimental to other businesses or the amenity of neighbouring
areas. Proposals must also identify and provide mitigation measures to offset
environmental impacts.
.8
Buffering
Where appropriate, the boundary between Industrial Areas and residential lands or
public streets should be buffered with earth mounds, tree and shrub planting,
fencing or other measures to minimize nuisance impacts.
.9
Outside Storage
Each municipality's zoning by-Law should establish regulations for screening or
locating outside storage to minimize negative effects on the view from neighbouring
properties.
.10 Truck and Vehicle Traffic
Industrial Areas should be located and designed to facilitate movement of truck
traffic to major roads and highways and minimize excessive truck and vehicle traffic
through adjacent built-up areas.
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3.9
URH - Urban Hold Areas
OBJECTIVES
.1
To identify strategically located, unserviced lands around the Town of The Pas and
designate them for future urban expansion and the extension of municipal services.
.2
To recognize a need for new urban land in the Kelsey Planning District.
.3
To acknowledge that land within the Urban Hold Area may take additional time and
resources to develop due to constraints such as poor soils for development and
proximity to the Town's sewage treatment lagoon, landfill site, and the Grace Lake
Airfield.
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POLICIES
.4
Land Uses
Urban Hold Areas will be zoned for natural or open space uses (or similar land uses
which may be compatible with an urban centre) until such a time when community
development needs require the extension of infrastructure services and planned
expansion of the urban area.
.5
Conversion to Serviced Urban Uses
Under the "Urban Hold Area" policy, the conversion of unserviced rural lands to
serviced urban uses will require:
a) A plan illustrating the types, distribution, relationships and
organization of urban land uses to be established within the planned
"Urban Hold Area" and how they will be phased and integrated with
the development of The Pas' urban area;
b) Completion of a servicing strategy to guide the efficient extension of
transportation, water, waste-water sewer and land drainage services;
c) Coordination of a community stakeholder and provincial agency
review of the proposed plan and servicing strategy; and
d) Approval of a map amendment to the Municipal Zoning By-Law and
Development Plan supported by the completion and municipal
acceptance of the plan and servicing strategy for the lands to be
converted from unserviced rural uses to serviced urban uses.
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4
IMPLEMENTATION
PART FOUR presents an overview of
the planning tools used to implement
this Development Plan.
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The policies outlined in this Development Plan will be implemented through the
following measures and methods:
4.1
Adoption of this Development Plan
Adoption of this Development Plan by by-law of the Kelsey Planning District will give
the plan the force of law. Once this Development Plan is adopted, all development
carried out within the Planning District should be consistent with the objectives and
policies set out in the Development Plan.
4.2
Review & Amendment
The Development Plan should be reviewed periodically and revised if necessary to
anticipate and respond to changing conditions within the Kelsey Planning District.
The Development Plan may be amended at any time when considered appropriate
or necessary by the Kelsey Planning District. The Planning District Board intends to
review this Development Plan no later than five years after the date on which the
plan came into effect or after the date of the previous review.
4.3
Subdivision Approvals
Proposals involving the subdivision of land will be subject to a review and approval
process involving the Kelsey Planning District, utility companies and certain provincial
government departments.
Subdivisions must be consistent with policies and vision written in this Development
Plan as well as complying with the regulations in the Zoning By-Law, and other
applicable by-laws and government regulations.
4.4
Zoning By-Laws
The objectives and policies in this Development Plan will be largely implemented
through the Zoning By-Laws of the municipalities within the planning district. The
Zoning By-Laws will set out specific regulations for land use and development that
conform to the Development Plan. The objectives and policies in this Development
Plan are intended to provide guidance to the municipal Councils when preparing or
amending their Zoning By-Laws and in making decisions on development
applications.
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4.5
Secondary Plans
The Planning District Board or a Council of a municipality within the Planning District
may also adopt a Secondary Plan to provide more guidance on development related
issues. A secondary plan may deal with objectives and issues in any part of the
Planning District or either member municipality on matters regarding: any part of
this Development Plan; subdivision, design, road patterns, building standards,
heritage resources, sensitive lands, other social factors such as economic
development, or other land use and development matters.
4.6
Adoption of Other By-Laws
Municipalities within the Kelsey Planning District have the authority to adopt and
administer other by-laws respecting the use, development and maintenance of land.
This may include measures such as the adoption of a building by-law, property
maintenance by-laws, access approval by-laws, drainage by-laws and other types of
by-laws affecting the use of land.
4.7
Special Studies and Concept Plans
Proponents may be required to undertake and submit special studies as part of the
approval process for certain types of development proposals. Engineering or other
professional studies (including the preparations of traffic impact studies by a
qualified professional) may be required for development proposed for lands affected
by natural hazards, flooding, heritage resources, endangered species, potential for
groundwater or surface water pollution, or a general risk to health, the environment,
and property.
Detailed concept or secondary plans may also be required to direct the location,
nature, and timing of development in a manner that is consistent with the intent of
this Development Plan.
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5
DEFINITIONS
PART FIVE presents
definitions for all of the
bolded phrases in this
Development Plan.
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"agricultural operation" means an agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural operation that is
conducted in order to produce agricultural products on a commercial basis, and includes:
a) the production of crops, including grains, oil seeds, hay and forages,
and horticultural crops, including vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, sod,
trees, shrubs and greenhouse crops;
b) the use of land for livestock operations and grazing;
c) the production of eggs, milk and honey;
d) the raising of game animals, fur-bearing animals, game birds, bees
and fish;
e) the processing necessary to prepare an agricultural product for
distribution from the farm gate;
f)
the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including the
tillage of land and the application of fertilizers, manure, soil
amendments and pesticides, whether by ground or aerial application;
g) the storage, use or disposal of organic wastes for agricultural
purposes.
"building" includes a well, pipe line, conduit, cut, excavation, fill, transmission line and any
structure or erection, and any part of any of those things, and also includes an addition to or
extension of any building or any of those things and a chattel that is attached to, or installed
in or on, any building or any of those things.
"design flood" means a flood magnitude on a water body that, on average, is expected to
occur once during a two hundred year period. In areas where the two hundred year flood
has not been modelled, the design flood will mean a flood magnitude on a water body that,
on average, is expected to occur once during a one hundred year period.
"development" means
a) the construction of a building on, over or under land;
b) a change in the use or intensity of use of a building or land;
c) the removal of soil or vegetation from land; and
d) the deposit or stockpiling of soil or material on land and the
excavation of land.
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"land subject to flooding" means land that
a) is inundated by floods up to and including the design flood;
b) has a known history of flooding; or
c) experiences flooding during a flood event of a magnitude specified by
the Province in areas protected by flood control works.
"livestock operation" means a permanent or semi-permanent facility or non-grazing area
where at least 10 animal units of livestock are kept or raised either indoors or outdoors, and
includes all associated manure collection facilities, but does not include an auction mart.
"owner", in relation to property, means a person who is the owner of a freehold estate in
the property, and includes
a) a person who is an owner with another person as joint tenant or
tenant in common of a freehold estate;
b) a person who is the registered owner of a unit under The
Condominium Act; and
c) a real owner, as defined in subsection 1(1) of The Municipal
Assessment Act.
"parcel of land" means the aggregate of all land described in any manner in a certificate of
title.
"prime agricultural land" means the following land:
a) land composed of mineral soil determined to be of dryland
Agricultural Capability Class 1, 2 or 3;
b) a land unit of one quarter section or more, or a river lot, in which 60%
or more of the land is dryland Agricultural Capability Class 1, 2 or 3;
c) land composed of organic soil determined to be of dryland
Agricultural Capability Class O1, O2, or O3;
d) land determined to be of Irrigation Suitability Class 1A, 1B, 2A or 2B.
"riparian" means land on the banks of or near a water body that, due to the influence of
water, is capable of naturally supporting an ecosystem that is distinct from the ecosystem of
the adjacent upland areas.
"rural residential" means a non-farm, single family residential development with a larger lot
size and that is located outside a settlement centre.
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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"settlement centre" means an incorporated city, town or village, and includes a settled area
that has
a) 25 or more permanent residences;
b) a mix of commercial and community services; and
c) a historic basis or place name.
"subdivision " means the division of land by an instrument, including
a) a plan of subdivision, conveyance, deed, mortgage or grant; or
b) an agreement granting or extending a use of or right in land, directly or
indirectly or by an entitlement to renewal, for a period of 21 years or more;
but not including a lease respecting only floor space in a building.
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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6
POLICY AREA MAPS
PART SIX presents land use maps
showing the location of the designated
land use policy areas described in Part
Three of this Development Plan.
Clearwater Lake
Goose Lake
Simonhouse Lake
Cormorant Lake
Egg Lake
Rocky Lake
Athapapusko Lake
Grass River
Provincial Park
Provincial Park
Clearwater Lake
SASKATCHEWAN
MANITOBA
MAP 2
MAP 3
MAP 4
MAP 5
The Pas
Wanless
Cranberry Portage
RM of Kelsey
²
39
²
10
²
10
ú
ù
384
ú
ù
285
ú
ù
283
ú
ù
287
ú
ù
282
S
a
s
k
a
tch
ewa
n
R
iv
er
!
!
!
o
Kelsey Planning District
Land Use Designation
Map 1 - Key Map
Land Use Map
First Nations Reserve
Provincial Park
Date
September 24, 2020
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
See Map 2B
Reader Lake
Saskeram Lake
Askandigau
Lake
Cemetery
Lake
SASKATCHEWAN
MANITOBA
Grace
Lake
See Detail 'A'
See Map 2A
Clearwater Lake
Provincial Park
RL4
RL4
RL7
RL7
RL10
RL10
RL14
RL14
RL37
RL37
RL32
RL32
RL29
RL29
RL26
RL26
RL22
RL22
RL38
RL38
RL42
RL42
RL46
RL46
RL52
RL52
RL57
RL57
RL60
RL60
RL88
RL88
RL90
RL90
AGR
AGR
LDN
LDN
LDN
LDN
LDN
Detail 'B'
66
11
11
11
11
11
31
31
66
36
36
11
11
11
66
66
66
66
66
66
66
11
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
36
ú
ù
289
ú
ù
285
ú
ù
283
ú
ù
282
²
10
²
10
²
10
Youn
g's Point Rd
Kic
h
e
M
as
k
a
n
ow
Northcott Rd
Lapointe Rd
S
outh Riv
e
r
R
d
Landels Rd
Lesann Rd
B
ig Lake Angus Rd
Nadiger Rd
Francoeur Rd
Marl
o
w R
d
Herman Rd
Le
w
is Rd
May Preville Rd
Dairy Rd
o
Designations
Agricultural Areas
Highway Commercial Areas
Industrial Areas
Mixed Use Areas
Residential Neighbourhood Areas
Rural Residential & Cottage Areas
Urban Hold Areas
Limited Development
& Natural Areas
Kelsey Planning District
Map 2 - RM of Kelsey
Date
September 24, 2020
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
Land Use Designation
RRC
IND
AGR
LDN
RES
IND
RRC
RRC
The Pas
The Pas
RM of Kelsey
Lapointe Rd
LDN
LDN
IND
AGR
RRC
Young's Point
Rd
South
Rive
r Rd
Carro
t
Rive
r
Pasq
u
ia Ri
ver
Saska
tchew
a
n
R
ive
r
0
0.55
0.275
Mile
0
0.5
0.25
Mile
Other Features
Municipal Boundary
Assessment Parcel
First Nations Reserve
Provincial Park
Water Body
Provincial Highway/Road
Local Road
Railway
Detail 'A'
0
1
2
3
4
0.5
Miles
0
2
4
6
8
1
Kilometres
Rge. 27W
Rge. 28W
Rge. 29W
Tp. 53
Tp. 54
Tp. 55
Tp. 56
Rge. 26W
Rge. 25W
ú
ù
283
ú
ù
285
ú
ù
289
²
10
²
10
Ma
cdonald St
F
afa
rd Ave
Dufferin St
L
athlin Ave
Bell Ave
Kiche Mask
a
now
7th
St
Centennial Dr
Ba
g
s
haw
Cres
Fischer Ave
Charlebois Ave
4th S
t
Cathedral Ave
Paul Ave
1st
St
2nd St
Patrick Ave
3rd St
Head Ave
Settee Ave
Campbell St
Edwards Ave
Hogan Ave
Trager Dr
Grace Lake Rd
Larose Ave
Crossley Ave
Waller Rd
Smith Ave
Ralls Island Dr
St. Antoine St
Hal
c
row Ave
Gordon Ave
Cowley Ave
Constant Ave
Dorian Ave
Young Ave
Bignell Ave
Umpher
v
ille Rd
Tremauden Ave
Government Rd
MacKe
n
zie Ave
Mo
u
le Dr
Golf Course Rd
Cemeta
ry Rd
Riverside
Dr
Cem
etery Rd
Designations
Agricultural Areas
Highway Commercial Areas
Industrial Areas
Mixed Use Areas
Residential
Neighbourhood Areas
Rural Residential
& Cottage Areas
Urban Hold Areas
Limited Development
& Natural Areas
Kelsey Planning District
Map 2A - The Pas
Date
September 24, 2020
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
Land Use Designation
o
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
250
Feet
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
0.125
Kilometres
Other Features
Municipal Boundary
Assessment Parcel
First Nations Reserve
Water Body
Provincial Highway/Road
Local Road
Railway
LDN
AGR
AGR
AGR
AGR
MIX
MIX
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
HCO
HCO
HCO
HCO
IND
21
20
19
56-26W
56-26W
56-26W
56-26W
56-26W
56-27W
56-27W
12
1
6
5
Pa
s
qu
ia
R
iver
Car
rot River
S
askatch
ewan
River
The Pas
The Pas
AGR
RRC
AGR
²
10
²
10
ú
ù
283
Kiche Maskanow
Tuscan
Dr
Golf
Course Rd
Bodnar Rd
Lesann Rd
Martinson Rd
Bracken
Dam Rd
Stockcar Rd
Amisk
Rd
o
Designations
Agricultural Areas
Highway
Commercial Areas
Industrial Areas
Mixed Use Areas
Residential
Neighbourhood Areas
Rural Residential
& Cottage Areas
Limited Development
& Natural Areas
0
750
1,500
2,250
3,000
375
Feet
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
0.125
Kilometres
Date
September 22, 2020
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
Other Features
Municipal Boundary
Assessment Parcel
First Nations Reserve
Provincial Highway/Road
Local Road
Railway
River
Kelsey Planning District
Map 2B - RM of Kelsey
Land Use Designation
See Map 2A
IND
LDN
RRC
Clearwater Lake
Campbell Lake
Clearwater Lake
Provincial Park
Provincial Park
Clearwater Lake
Clearwater Lake
Provincial Park
34
57-25W
33
57-25W
35
57-25W
27
57-25W
29
57-25W
28
57-25W
ú
ù
287
Memorial Rd
Sailboat Dr
North
star Rd
o
Designations
Industrial Areas
Rural Residential
& Cottage Areas
Limited Development
& Natural Areas
Kelsey Planning District
Map 3 - The Pas Airport
Date
September 24, 2020
Land Use Designation
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
500
Feet
0
0.5
1
0.25
Kilometres
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
Other Features
Municipal Boundary
Assessment Parcel
Dominion Land Survey
Quarter Section
Water Body
Provincial Park
Provincial Highway/Road
Local Road
Rocky Lake
RRC
RRC
RES
HCO
HCO
RES
Rocky Lake
Provincial Park
6
1
2
60-26W
60-27W
60-27W
31
36
35
60-27W
60-27W
60-26W
²
10
²
10
²
10
Fescue
Blv
d
2nd St
1st St
North Shore Dr
Jackpine Rd
Government Allowance Rd
Government Allowance Rd
Governm
e
n
t Allo
w
ance
Rd
Rocky L
ake Cabin
Rd
Pioneer Rd
Cementary
Rd
Designations
Highway
Commercial Areas
Residential
Neighbourhood Areas
Rural Residential
& Cottage Areas
Limited Development
& Natural Areas
Date
September 24, 2020
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
Kelsey Planning District
Map 4 - Wanless
Land Use Designation
o
0
740
1,480
2,220
2,960
370
Feet
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
0.125
Kilometres
Other Features
Municipal Boundary
Assessment Parcel
Provincial Park
Water Body
Provincial Highway/
Provincial Road
Local Road
Railway
LDN
LDN
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
IND
RES
RES
Athapapuskow Lake
Cameron Bay
First Cranberry Lake
Grass River
Provincial Park
8
7
5
6
1
32
31
25
23
65-26W
65-26W
65-26W
65-26W
65-27W
64-26W
64-26W
64-27W
64-27W
Detail 'A'
²
10
²
10
²
10
o
Designations
Industrial Areas
Mixed Use Areas
Residential
Neighbourhood Areas
Rural Residential
& Cottage Areas
Limited Development
& Natural Areas
Kelsey Planning District
Map 5 - Cranberry Portage
Date
September 24, 2020
Land Use Designation
MIX
IND
IND
RRC
RRC
LDN
LDN
LDN
RES
RES
RES
RES
Eagle
St
Willow
St
1st St
Portage Rd
Blueberry
Ave
Pickerel Ave
Ramsey St
Public Rd
2nd Ave
Birch St
3rd Ave
Lake
Trout
Bay
2nd St
Oak Ave
Red Sucker
Cres
1st Ave
Railway Ave
Falcon St
Minnow
Ave
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
500
Feet
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.25
Kilometres
Coordinate System
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 14N
0
500
1,000
250
Feet
Other Features
Municipal Boundary
Assessment Parcel
Water Body
Provincial Park
Provincial Highway/Road
Local Road
Railway