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BY- LAW NO. Z-9( 2017)
BY- LAW
RELATING
TO THE CITY OF DIEPPE
MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
The Council of the City of Dieppe under the authority vested in it by the Community Planning Act,
R. S. N. B. 1973, c. C- 12, enacts as follows:
1. By- law No. Z- 9( 2017) entitled " BY-LAW RELATING TO THE CITY OF DIEPPE MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN"
is adopted.
2. By- law No. Z- 9 entitled " A BY-LAW RELATING TO THE CITY OF DIEPPE MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN" and filed in the Westmorland
County Registry Office under the number 35537340 on
December 15th, 2015, including amendments thereto, is hereby repealed.
3.
The legislative provisions and schedules below form an integral part of this by-law.
First Reading by Title:
July 10, 2017
Second Reading by Title:
July 10, 2017
Read by title and section numbers:
September 11, 2017
12( I)(b)&
11. 1( 1)( b)Municipalities
Act)
Third Reading by Title&
Adoption:
September 11, 2017
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SOLEMN
DECLARATION
I, Marc Melanson, of the City of Dieppe, in the County of Westmorland and Province
of New Brunswick, Municipal Clerk, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE:
1.
THAT I am the City Clerk of the City of Dieppe, a municipal corporation, and have
personal
knowledge
of the facts
herein
declared.
2.
THAT the requirements
of sections 25, 66 and 68 of the Community Planning Act
have been complied with in respect to By- Law No. Z- 9 ( 2017) which was passed by the Dieppe City
Council
on September
11, 2017.
AND
I make this solemn declaration
conscientiously
believing
it to be true, and
knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Evidence
Act.
DECLARED
before me at the City
of Dieppe, County of Wesmtorland, ]
and Province
of New
Brunswick,
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Marc ,
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Commissioner of Oaths
Natacha Cormier
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PROVINCE
OF NEW
BRUNSWICK
COUNTY
OF WESTMORLAND
AFFIDAVIT
I, Marc Melanson, of the City of Dieppe, in the County of Westmorland and Province
of New
Brunswick,
MAKE
OATH
AND
SAY:
1.
THAT
I am the Municipal Clerk of the City of Dieppe and Yvon Lapierre is the Mayor
of the said City.
2.
THAT the seal affixed to the aforegoing document is the corporate seal of the City of
Dieppe and such seal was by me affixed thereto by order of the said Corporation.
3.
THAT
the . signature "
Yvon
Lapierre"
subscribed to the said document
is the
handwriting
of the said Yvon
Lapierre, and the signature " Marc Melanson"
subscribed
to the
aforegoing
document
as Municipal
Clerk is in my true and proper handwriting.
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THAT the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk are the officers duly authorized to execute
the aforegoing
document
on behalf of the City of Dieppe.
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in the County of Westmortland
and
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of New
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City of Dieppe Municipal
Development Plan Z- 9 ( 2017)
Table of Contents
1. 0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................
1
Municipal
Development
Plan................................................................................................................
1
Provincial
legal framework
for the Municipal
Development
Plan........................................................
2
Municipal
Development
Plan
structure
and organization....................................................................
3
How to read and use the Municipal Development
Plan.......................................................................
3
Relations
with other important
municipal
documents.........................................................................
4
2. 0 Administration
and implementation.......................................................................................................
5
Objectives..............................................................................................................................................
5
Administration
and implementation
policies
and
proposals................................................................
6
3. 0 A healthy, sustainable community........................................................................................................
12
Vision................................................................................................. ..............................................
12
Goals....................................................................................................................................................
12
4. 0 Regional
context
and collaboration ......................................................................................................
14
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
14
Regional
context and collaboration policies.......................................................................................
15
5. 0 Managing development
and the urban form........................................................................................
16
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
17
Policies
and
proposals
related
to growth
management
and the
urban form.....................................
18
6. 0 Land
use.................................................................................................................................................
24
6. 1 Residential
areas........................................................................... ...................................
26
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
27
Residential
areas
policies
and proposals.............................................................................................
28
6. 2 Commercial
areas................................................................................................................
31
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
32
Commercial
areas policies and
proposals...........................................................................................
33
6. 3 Industrial
areas....................................................................................................................
36
Objectives............... ..........................................................................................................................
37
Industrial
areas
policies
and
proposals...............................................................................................
38
6. 4 Community areas.................................................................................................................
40
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
42
ii
Community services and facilities
policies and proposals..................................................................
43
Parks
and trails
policies and
proposals ...............................................................................................
46
Recreation
services and culture policies and proposals.....................................................................
48
Heritage policies and proposals...........................................................................................................
49
6. 5 Downtown
area...................................................................................................................
50
Objectives............--...................-......................................................................................................
51
Downtown
policies
and proposals......................................................................................................
52
6. 6 Conservation
and Ecological
Interest
areas ........................................................................
54
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
55
Conservation
and environmental
policies and proposals...................................................................
56
6. 7 Land
Reserve........................................................................................................................
59
Objectives.,....................... ..................................................................................................................
60
Land
Reserve
policies
and proposals...................................................................................................
61
6. 8 Northeast
Land
Reserve ......................................................................................................
62
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
63
Northeast
Land
Reserve
policies
and proposals.................................................................................
64
6. 9 Integrated
development
areas............................................................................................
65
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
66
Land
Reserve
area policies and proposals..........................................................................................
66
6. 10 Special
uses
areas..............................................................................................................
67
Objectives......................-....................................................................................................................
67
Special
uses
areas
policies
and
proposals...........................................................................................
68
7. 0 Economic
development.........................................................................................................................
74
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
74
Economic development
policies
and
proposals..................................................................................
75
8. 0 Urban design.........................................................................................................................................
76
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
76
Urban design
policies
and
proposals...................................................................................................
77
9. 0 Transportation.......................................................................................................................................
82
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
82
Transportation
policies
and proposals................................................................................................
83
Active transportation
policies
and
proposals......................................................................................
84
iii
Public
transit
policies and proposals...................................... .....................................................
85
Road transportation
system
policies
and proposals...........................................................................
86
Air and
rail transportpolicies
and proposals......................................................................................
88
10. 0 Municipal
services and infrastructure.................................................................................................89
Objectives............................................................................................................................................
89
Municipal
service and infrastructure
policies and proposals..............................................................
90
Drinking
water policies and proposals................................................................................................
90
Wastewater
collection
and treatment
policies
and proposals...........................................................
92
Surface
water policies and
proposals..................................................................................................
94
Solid
waste
management
policies
and
proposals...............................................................................
96
Public
services
policies
and
proposals.................................................................................................
97
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I
iv
1. 0 Introduction
Municipal Development
Plan
The Municipal Development Plan ( MDP) is the master plan that will guide the City of
Dieppe' s growth and development. It represents the type of municipality that residents
want to see. It is a plan that is visionary, strategic and long- term. It will constitute the
foundation of measures and decisions that will be taken to protect and improve the
quality of life of current and future residents.
This
plan
was
developed
pursuant
to
sections
23
to
27
of
the
New
Brunswick
Community
Planning
Act. This
document
constitutes
the
City
of Dieppe
Municipal
Development Plan. It replaces the Municipal Development Plan adopted by City Council
in 2015 through By- law Z- 9.
The purpose of the Plan
is to set policies
and proposals
that will guide and support the
structured development of the City of Dieppe from
a social, economic, physical and
environmental
perspective. The Plan sets long-term Council
policies with
a view to
guiding all future land use within city limits. It is drafted to be progressive and to adapt
to changing
circumstances
over time. Amendments
should
not be necessary
unless
substantial changes are proposed. However, periodic amendments may be necessary to
take into account changes that occur in the community. Council will bring any proposed
amendments to the Planning Advisory Committee ( PAC).
The review ( every 10 years) and update of the City of Dieppe Municipal Development
Plan required
adjustment
of the content
in the background
study, including
an analysis
of land use issues, to bring the MDP objectives
and policies up to date. To facilitate this
process,
Council, representatives
from
the
various
municipal
departments,
residents
and other stakeholders, were consulted. The review included four key components: the
background study and additional analyses, the consultation process, the preparation of
the Municipal
Development
Pian
by- law, and the official
process for adopting
it. The
major
directions
and
findings
come
from
the
background
study
and
the
various
development- related thematic reports.
The Plan highlights several key development- related issues that will be analyzed more
thoroughly. Consequently, it is the foundation on which development initiatives will rest
during its ( 10- year) implementation
period and ensures the continuity and consistency
of a wide range of activities. It states some simple rules regarding the city of Dieppe' s
current and future development.
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Although the Municipal Development
Plan is not a commitment
on the part of the City
or the
Province
to act on any of the proposals
contained
in it, it will prevent
any
development
that
is
non- conforming
or
not
in
line
with
a)
in
the
case
of
the
municipality, any proposal
or policy set out in the Plan, and
b) provincially
or at any
other level, any proposal set out in the Plan.
Provincial legal framework for the Municipal Development Plan
Community Planning Act
Regional
plan
Municipal
Development
Plan
By- laws
Zoning
Subdivision
Construction
Flood
risk
Development
Urban
Deferred
Controlled
area
scheme
renewal
widening
access
streets
scheme
2
Municipal Development Plan structure and organization
The Municipal
Development
Plan
is organized
to highlight the relationships
between
the
various strategic directions that regulate development in Dieppe. The Plan is organized
into 10 text sections
and one appendices
section
that form an essential
part of this Plan.
Appendices
Appendix
A- 1)
Land use map
Appendix A- 2) Conceptual future road map
Appendix A- 3)
Parks and trails map
Appendix A- 4) Environmental
characteristics
map
Appendix
A- 5)
Spatial organization map
Appendix
B)
Five- year equipment budget
Appendix
C)
Background
study
How to read and use the Municipal Development Plan
In the interpretation
and application
of this Plan, it must be acknowledged
that this
is a
long- term
document
that
describes
the
municipality'
s
vision. The
purpose
of this
document
is to set policies and proposals that are focused
on the MDP' s vision, goals
and objectives. To fully understand
the policies and proposals that apply to a specific
development project, this document must be read in its entirety.
In addition to the vision, the Plan will include
a set of identified
goals that will support
municipal land use planning and development. To achieve this vision, the Plan will put
forward
a set of objectives, policies
and proposals
that will support, regulate
and control
the city' s growth
with
sustainable
development
in mind. ( See figure below).
M
In each section, the preambles
must not be interpreted
as Council
policies or proposals,
but be used to provide context on the matter.
3
The policies and proposals in each section are developed to express Council' s intent and
are preceded by a numbered heading. For interpretation and application purposes, a
policy or proposal must always be referred to by the title and the number that precedes
it.
Relations with other important municipal documents
The
Municipal
Development
Plan
also
depends
on
other
by- laws, namely
zoning,
subdivision
and construction, to support the implementation
of the
policies that
it
contains.
In addition, the Plan relies on other administrative
plans and documents to guide and
manage upcoming changes in the community. Its main objective is to regulate design
and physical development
by taking into account social, environmental, cultural and
economic
implications. Some of these related
documents
are illustrated
in the diagram
below.
Recreation
Universal
Services
accessibility policy
Dieppe
Master Plan
Sanitary
Sewer Master
Plan
Secondary
plans for the
Background
industrial
Study
areas
Fiscal
Impact
Analysis of
Residential
Reserve
Lands
Destination
2440
Municipal
Development
Plan
Parks and
Trails Master
Pian
Climate
Change
Adaptation Plan
Active
Transportation
Plan
Heritage
Policy
Dieppe Cultural
Policy
Sustainable
Development
Plan
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2. 0 Administration
and implementation
Preamble
The Municipal Development Plan is a legal document adopted by Council that sets a
general long-term planning framework. The document' s purpose is to manage future
growth and change and to provide guidance on planning related issues, but without
limiting itself to land use, urban growth management, public infrastructure or providing
certain community services.
Note: The Plan must be interpreted
in its entirety. Although
the Plan
is structured
by
sections, it is important to consider the policies and proposals interdependently.
The measures that Council can assess with
a view to implementing this Plan are not
limited to those stated herein. Some key planning
issues identified
in this document
require more thorough review. In addition to specific regulations and by- laws, Council
can encourage
or guide the adoption
of administrative
procedures to allow for more
effective policy implementation.
The following policies and proposals consist of basic requirements related to proper
implementation of the Plan, including developing a policy- based zoning by- law and fully
and consistently enforcing general municipal regulations and by- laws.
Objectives
1)
To promote the implementation and use of the Municipal Development Plan as a
long- term planning tool.
2) To apply the policies and proposals in the Plan in order to guide future growth,
development,
and infrastructure
investment.
3)
To
plan
periodic
review
of the
Municipal
Development
Plan
and
to
ensure
continuous policy and proposal follow- up to meet its objectives.
5
Administration
and implementation
policies and proposals
Implementation
Policy. l
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the Municipal Development
Plan
is implemented pursuant to the powers delegated to Council and
the PAC under the Community Planning Act, the Municipalities Act and
other
relevant
provincial
and federal
legislation.
Periodic review of the Municipal Development Plan
Policy. 2
Under the provisions of section 72 of the Community Planning Act, it
shall be
a policy of Council to review this Plan when the Minister or
council considers a review necessary not later than 10 years from its
commencement or the last review.
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to require amendments to policies in this
Plan and to the land use map in the following cases:
a)
When a policy must be amended;
b) When
a submitted application to amend
a zoning by- law is not
permitted
under this Plan and subsequent
studies show that the
Plan policies must be amended.
Policy. 4
Specifically, it shall be
a policy of Council to consider
a
review to
determine
whether
the
land
use
designations
are still
relevant
in the
following cases:
a)
When
the
municipal
water
and
sewer
systems
become
accessible
on land that was not previously serviced;
b) When
new serviced
areas
are created;
c)
When major public works projects are undertaken, including, but
not
limited
to, construction
or
creation
of
a
controlled
access
highway, construction
of an
additional
watercourse
crossing
or
creation
of a regional
park;
d) When Council deems that there is good cause for considering an
amendment
based on the findings of special studies or reports.
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Land use map
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge that the limits of the land
use designation
areas shown on the land use map in Appendix
A- 1 are
approximate, with the exception of the limits that coincide with well
defined
routes
or other
physical
elements, Where
general
compliance
with this Plan' s policies can be assured, it is not necessary to amend the
Plan to make minor adjustments
to the set limits.
Development and review of related docaiments
Policy. 6
it shall
be
a policy of Council
to consider
a periodic
review of the
following documents:
a)
Zoning by- law;
b) Construction by- law;
c)
Subdivision by- law;
d)
Municipal and public services standards.
Zoning by-law review and conditional
crses
Policy. 7
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to review the zoning
by- law to ensure
compliance
with the current
Municipal
Development
Plan.
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to take appropriate measures to ensure
that affected
property
owners are informed
in advance of any proposed
zoning
amendments.
Note: Conditional
zoning
agreements
will
be
respected
during
the
zoning
by- law
review
unless
they
have
been
revoked.
Policy. 9
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that when the zoning by- law is
amended
or
when
conditions
are
imposed,
Council
or
the
PAC
must
consider the following aspects in addition to the other criteria stated in
the various policies
in this Plan:
a) The project is in conformity with the Plan' s intent and with the
requirements of all other municipal regulations and by- laws.
b) The
project
is neither
untimely
nor inappropriate
for one of the
following reasons:
i)
The City' s financial
ability to cover
all development- related
costs;
ii)
Adequacy
of
water
services
and
central
water
and
sewer
services;
adequacy
of rainwater
collection
methods;
iii) Proximity
or
capacity
of
schools
recreational
and
other
community facilities;
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iv)
Size
of
road
systems
that
lead
to
the
development,
are
adjacent
to it or are within
it.
c) Provisions are applied to ,proposed developments, if necessary, to
reduce conflicts with adjacent or neighbouring uses caused by:
i)
type
of use;
ii)
height, volume and developed area of the lot for all proposed
buildings;
iii)
increased
traffic, access to and from the site and the parking
lot;
iv)
outdoor
storage;
v)
signage;
vi)
any other relevant planning issues.
d) The
proposed
development
is appropriate
with
regard
to
landscape
slope,
geological
and
pedological
conditions,
watercourse
and
wetland locations, flood risk and any other environmental
issues.
e) The proposed development complies with all applicable health and
public safety
requirements
and the site development
meets
all
access and fire protection
requirements.
Policy. 10
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge that the Plan does not
state that zoning all lands for a specific use is required beforehand. For
Council to exercise greater control, the Plan allows some land uses solely
by zoning by- law amendments; in specific cases, uses must be subject to
certain conditions. Such amendments
and the imposition
of conditions
must be considered only when they comply with Plan policies.
Urban boundary modification
Policy. 11
It shall be
a policy of Council to ensure that when
an application
to
modify the urban
area boundary
is received, the proponents
may be
required
to provide
information
and
cost- benefit
analyses
in order to
give a better understanding of the consequences arising from expanding
this boundary and to facilitate the decision- making process.
Planning Advisory Committee and non- conform uses
Policy. 12
It shall
be a policy of Council to ask the PAC to develop
and adopt
a
zoning by- law regulating land use and implementing the stated policies
in conformity with the land use designations. Current uses that are not
in conformity with the land use designations set out in the zoning by- law
can remain legal non- conforming
uses. A legal non- conforming use is no
longer allowed in the following cases:
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a)
If it is abandoned for a period of 10 months or a longer period that
the PAC deems appropriate;
b) If the building or construction, in the opinion of the PAC, has damage
to at least half of it, excluding the foundation, except when the PAC
believes that rebuilding would be appropriate.
Five-year capital budget
Policy. 13
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the five- year capital budget
and
all
infrastructure
expenses
and
major
public
projects
take
into
account
the Municipal
Development
Plan.
Policy. 14
It shall be a policy of Council to attach to this Plan a five- year capital
budget (Appendix B) for physical development of the municipality.
Location offuture roads
Policy. 15
It shall be a policy of Council to consider the location of future roads on
the
map
in
Appendix
A- 2
as
an
approximation
and
a
conceptual
representation aimed at guiding new development projects. Council is
not
required
to amend
this
Plan
when
adjustments
are
made to the
location of these roads.
Additional development tools and other planning initiatives
Policy. 16
It shall be a policy of Council to consider
using some of the tools and
programs
listed below to facilitate implementation
of this Plan.
Infrastructure implementation
a)
Council
may
implement
or
modernize
and
contribute
to
road
infrastructure
or services
in order to promote
the
city' s desired
development
and growth.
Land acquisition
b) Council
may acquire
land with
a view to implementing
this
Plan' s
policies.
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Development review committee meetings
c) When
reviewing
a wide
range of development
and subdivision
applications, and applications to amend the Municipal Development
Plan and the zoning by-law, the staff responsible for planning can
attend City of Dieppe development review committee meetings and
request
the
committee'
s
comments. This
can
be
a
significant
relationship
that
allows
for
comments
and
instructions
to
be
received from the City on major developments.
Subdivision
or development
agreements
d) If necessary, the proponent
may have to enter into an agreement
with
a municipality
regarding:
i)
level, standards
and
performance
of
public
services
and
facilities;
ii)
designation
of lands for public use;
iii)
project progress in phases;
iv)
proponent'
s financial
commitments
to the public;
v)
submission of a guarantee to ensure project performance;
vi)
measure in which tree removal
is allowed
in a subdivision;
vii) any other issues related to proposed
development
that the
municipality deems necessary.
Secondary plans
e) Secondary plans are additional tools used in implementing aspects
related
to development
and
land
use
in
a Municipal
Development
Plan. A secondary plan can provide a conceptual plan for proposed
use and development
in
a given
area. The secondary
plan differs
from the land use plan in that the latter provides a rather vast land
use
concept, whereas
the
Municipal
Development
Plan
lays
out
proposed
streets
and
subdivisions;
locations
of
facilities
such
as
schools, parks and commercial areas, and mixed- density residential
development
projects. This method
makes
it possible
to proceed
in
an integrated way in order to avoid multiple isolated uncoordinated
reviews
on a given site.
Development
scheme
f) Council can implement
a development scheme under section 32 of
the
Community Planning Act. The
lands must
be used
and
all
buildings
must
be
placed,
erected, altered
and
used
solely
in
conformity with the specific proposals identified in one development
scheme.
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Urban
renewal
g) Council
may adopt an urban renewal scheme under section 33 of the
Planning
Act to guide the redevelopment
of land within
prescribed
sectors in the municipality.
Special studies
h) For certain types of development applications, the proponents may
have to order special studies from qualified professionals and submit
them
as part of the approval
process. A technical, traffic impact or
other study may have to be ordered
from
a professional
service
provider
for
a
development
project
associated
with
flood
risks,
endangered
species,
possibility
of
surface
water
or
groundwater
pollution, and an overall risk to health and the environment.
Coordination
with the various
legislation
and regulations
i)
When development
proposals are reviewed, Council acknowledges
that, in some
cases
and
depending
on the type of development
proposed,
it
may
have
to
require
from
proponents
approval,
authorization, a relevant licence or permit, or powers conferred on
them
by
another
municipal
by- law
or other
New
Brunswick
or
federal government legislation and regulations.
Grant programs
j) Council may use funds provided
by higher levels of government to
support
the
implementation
of the
necessary
programs
while
complying
with
the
objectives
and
policies
in
the
Municipal
Development
Plan.
Economic development-related strategic plans
k)
To support
the implementation
of the Municipal
Development
Plan
objectives, the City can draw up an economic development strategic
plan to guide future economic development projects. Strategic plans
must be in conformity with the Municipal
Development
Plan.
Collaboration from municipalities
1)
Implementation
of the Municipal
Development
Plan
may require
collaboration
from one or more municipalities
or benefit from such a
collaboration
with regard to services provided ( e. g. water treatment,
wastewater
treatment, solid
waste
management,
policing, and
transportation
system).
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3. 0 A healthy, sustainable community
Vision
The
municipality' s vision, through
its Municipal
Development
Plan, is to promote
a
healthy and sustainable community.
Goals
Council' s general goals are as follows:
Promoting a healthy and sustainable community
Goal. 1
Provide the best municipal, community and leisure services, and the
best
urban
environment
possible, taking
into
account
the tax
base
available.
Building compact and efficient communities
Goal. 2
Reduce
urban
sprawl
by focusing
on promoting
a strong, connected,
mixed- use community.
Providing an integrated multimodal transportation system
Goal. 3
Improve
the quality
and
safety
of all
modes
of transportation
by
implementing " complete
streets" that
are
designed
to
serve
a
wide
range of modes of transportation, focusing on pedestrians, cyclists and
transportation
services.
Providing an excellent parks and trails system
Goal. 4
Provide
an integrated, accessible
parks and trails system
where
people
can pursue an active, healthy and creative lifestyle.
Addressing residents' housing needs
Goal. 5
Promote
and
making
available
a
range
of residential
housing that
reflects the diversity of current and future community needs, including
housing that suits a wide range of incomes and lifestyles.
Promoting a strong, dynamic downtown
Goal. 6
Recognize the downtown
as the key commercial, administrative, social
and
cultural
activity
sector
while
planning
secondary
and
additional
commercial areas in the city.
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Protecting and improving the natural environment
Goal. 7
Ensure that current and future developments in the city respect the
natural
components
of
the
environment
and
that
the
natural
environment
is protected
and
promoted.
Protecting the Land Reserve from premature development
Goal. 8
Focus on growth when infrastructure and municipal services are in place
or can easily be extended.
Promoting prosperity and sustainable economic growth
Goal. 9
Plan and manage growth that promotes
a strong, competitive economy.
Promoting Acadian heritage and culture
Gool. 10
Encourage
cultural development
by supporting cultural
initiatives that
celebrate Dieppe' s history, culture, identity and arts.
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4. 0 Regional context and collaboration
Preamble
The City of Dieppe is part of a region and many socioeconomic factors occur beyond the
city' s borders that may affect the quality of life of citizens within our community.
The city is bounded by the city of Moncton to the north, the Moncton
LSD and the town
of Shediac to the east and the village of Memramcook to the south. Dieppe has no
shared boundary with the town of Riverview given that the Petitcodiac River divides the
two
communities.
In
2011, the
Moncton
Census
Metropolitan
Area ( CMA) had
a
population
of 138, 544, the most populated
CMA in the province. The CMA consists of
the
cities
of
Moncton
and
Dieppe
and
the town
of
Riverview, as well
as
certain
surrounding
suburban
and
rural
areas.
Various programs, initiatives and services are offered to Dieppe residents by regional
agencies through regional collaborative efforts. Promoting and maintaining strong
relationships
and partnerships
with our neighbouring
municipalities,
LSD along with the
provincial
government
and agencies that provide regional
planning initiatives
will be
essential in moving Dieppe forward.
Objectives
1) To work in partnership with the provincial
government, neighbouring
municipalities, and regional agencies to provide programs and services that are
beneficial to area residents and businesses.
2) To identify and protect environmental characteristics of significant importance in
the region.
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Regional
context
and collaboration
policies
Regional partnerships
Policy.)
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to maintain and create regional
partnerships
with the province, municipalities
and regional agencies for
planning
and
coordinating
transportation
systems
and
community
services
of regional
importance.
Drinking water sources
Policy.2
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to continue
to work with
the
City of
Moncton and the Town of Riverview to preserve the integrity of the
Turtle Creek reservoir
as a source of regional water and to maintain
a
high water quality level for residents of the three communities.
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to explore the possibility of building a water
supply system from a welifield in the Lakeville area in order to add a
water source for the region.
Proposition.)
It is proposed that Council consider forming a regional
water
services
commission
for
the
cities
of
Dieppe,
Moncton
and the town
of Riverview.
Regional planning initiatives
Policy. 4
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to work with the Southeast
Regional
Service Commission, the City of Moncton, the Town of Riverview and
other stakeholders on implementing a Regional Plan.
Territorial
annexation
Policy. 5
It shall
be
a policy
of Council
to continue
to explore
possibilities
of
extending its territory through the annexation process.
Proposition. 2
It is proposed that Council consider conducting a study
on annexing the rural areas in the sector surrounding
the city limits in order to better manage future
development
within urban growth areas in Dieppe.
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5. 0 Managing development
and the urban form
Preamble
Smart
growth
is
a
set
of
land
development
policies
whose
purpose
is to
improve
residents' quality of life, protect the natural environment and uphold a commitment to
fiscal responsibility. Smart growth
policies ensure that land is developed
in a fiscally,
socially and ecologically responsible manner. Smart growth improves and complements
communities
by placing priority on infill developments, renewal, and densification. The
principles of smart growth are important planning and development measures used to
promote a safe environment and a compact urban form.
Growth management is the process of overseeing development and growth within the
community
by guiding the location, typology and development density by defining an
urban
boundary. The
urban
boundary
concept
is
a
good
land
use
and
growth
management planning tool.
Growth management and the use of an urban boundary will have a positive impact in
that they will encourage building on infill sites and ensure that a structured approach is
maintained regarding extending municipal infrastructure and services.
The City' s ability to provide municipal
infrastructure and community services is
a
determining
factor in choosing
a location for a new development. These infrastructures
and services include, but are not limited to, water supply, the sanitary and storm water
sewer systems, streets, public services and public facilities. Some areas are better suited
and more appropriate for accommodating new developments. Others are subject to
restrictions because of topography, soil conditions, occasional flooding or other factors
that limit their development potential.
Moreover, the
acceleration
of climate
change
due
to
industrialization
is the
major
environmental
challenge
that will dominate
our age. Flood
risk because
of overflow
of
the Petitcodiac River and other potential sources will be a planning challenge that will
require
more
attention
in order
to
ensure
that
appropriate
adaptation
and
mitigation
measures are implemented in order to maintain a high quality of life and a sustainable
community.
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Objectives
1) To promote
a compact
urban form and
a smart growth
approach
with regard to
development.
2) To plan mitigation
measures against the impacts of climate change on territorial
development.
3) To encourage
new developments
in areas that
may
be well
served
through
existing municipal infrastructure and services.
4) To provide enough land that can be served by existing municipal infrastructure
and
services
in
order
to
accommodate
future
growth
without
involving
unwarranted
expenses.
5) To promote development on high- quality lands without causing negative impacts
on the environment in order to ensure sustainable development.
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Policies and proposals related to growth management and the urban form
Urban boundary
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to maintain an urban boundary, as shown
in
the
land
use
map ( Appendix
A- 1),
in
order
to
guide
and
manage
development type, form and intensity.
Policy. 2
Within
the urban
boundary, it shall
be
a policy
of Council
to deter
developments
that are not connected
to the municipal
sanitary
and
storm water sewer systems, or to the road network, by incorporating
provisions to the zoning by- law.
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to oppose expanding the urban boundary
until studies
can prove that the existing supply of lands within this
boundary
is
not
enough
to
meet
future
residential,
commercial,
industrial
or community
needs.
Policy. 4
It shall be
a policy of Council to ensure that when an application for
significant
modification
of
the
urban
boundary
is
received,
the
proponents
may be required to provide information
and cost- benefit
analyses
in order to give
a better
understanding
of the consequences
arising from expanding this boundary and to facilitate the decision-
making process.
Proposal. 1
it is proposed that the urban boundary be periodically
reviewed
based
on
how
development
is
progressing
within the city.
Related
studies
Policy.5
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the Fiscal Impact Analysis of
Residential Reserve Lands study is used as a planning and analysis tool
when a modification to the urban boundary is proposed.
Proposal. 2
It
is
proposed
that
the
Fiscal
Impact
Analysis
of
Residential Reserve Lands be updated, as needed.
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User pays" approach
Policy. 6
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
promote
a "
user
pays" approach by
means
of
subdivision
agreements,
the
rezoning
process
or
other
mechanisms authorized under provincial legislation in order to cover the
costs
of
facilities
in
new
development
projects
by
incorporating
provisions to the subdivision
by- law and the subdivision
procedures,
standards
and guidelines
and other municipal
documents.
Proposal. 3
It is proposed
that
Council
require
proponents
to cover
the costs of required
improvements
for offsite
services
that benefit
projects
through
the rezoning
process
or
subdivision
agreement.
Responsible, structured growth approach
Policy. 7
It shall
be
a
policy
of Council
to
adopt
a structured
approach
to
development by promoting it as follows:
a) Promoting restoration and revitalization of buildings and built
areas.
b) Promoting
building
on
vacant
infill
properties
in
current
development areas.
c) Guiding
new
development
projects
toward
areas
currently
connected to municipal services.
d) Guiding new development
projects toward
areas that can
be
serviced more efficiently within the urban boundary.
e) Promoting
new residential
projects
in areas
adjacent to current
developments.
f) Orient
and
promote
new
development
projects
along
public
streets.
Traditional vs Non- traditional or alternative forms ofdevelopment
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to define traditional forms of development
as follow:
a) Development
occurring on a lot abutting a public street.
b) Development containing one main building on a lot.
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Policy. 9
It shall be
a policy of Council to recognize, in specific
cases when
a
traditional
form
of
development
cannot
be
achieved
or
when
appropriate
and
desirable, non- traditional
or
alternative
forms
of
development
that may contain private access or more than one main
building on a lot and shall be subject to specific development conditions
in
order
to
ensure
a
responsible
and
structured
approach
to
development.
Policy. 10
Further
to
policy
9, it
shall
be
a
policy
of Council
to
incorporate
development
provisions
to the zoning by- law to ensure that proposed
non- traditional
or alternative
forms of development
are in conformity
with
the
Plan'
s intent
and
with
the
requirements
of all other
municipal
regulations and by- laws.
Proposal. 4
It is proposed that Council develop and maintain design
guidelines
and
development
standards
to
serve
as
a
complement
to
the
Municipal
Development
Plan
in
order
to
ensure
safe,
structured
and
high- quality
developments
for non- traditional
or alternative
forms of
development
containing
private
access
or more than
one main building on a lot.
Growth and sustainable development approach
Policy. 11
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
acknowledge
the "
precautionary
principle"
as
defined
in
paragraph
7
of
the
Bergen
Ministerial
Declaration
on Sustainable
Development (
1990):
In order to achieve sustainable
development,
policies must be based on the precautionary
principle. Environmental
measures
must
anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of
environmental
degradation. Where there are
threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of
full scientific certainty should not be used as a
reason for postponing measures to prevent
environmental
degradation."
Transit- oriented development
Policy. 12
It shall be a policy of Council to promote a compact urban form, higher-
density
housing, and
mixed
use
within
commercial
and
mixed- use
nodes, as
shown
on
the
land
use
map ( Appendix
A- 1), in
order
to
encourage use of public transit.
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Active transportation- oriented development
Policy. 13
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage urban design that promotes
active transportation
while ensuring good accessibility
and connectivity
between
residential
areas
and
commercial
developments
through
sidewalks, bike paths and the recreational trails system.
Smartgrowth
concepts
Policy. 14
It shall be a policy of Council to implement the smart growth concepts
described
below in order to contribute to creating
a more dynamic and
more sustainable urban environment. The following concepts must be
applied
when the PAC reviews
proposals
for new development.
Creating a range of housing possibilities and choices
a)
Providing and integrating
high- quality housing for lower- income
earners is an essential part of any smart growth strategy.
Creating areas suited for walking, biking and public transit
b) Communities that promote walking, biking and public transit are
good
places
in
which
to
live, work
and
have
fun. They
are
therefore a key component of smart growth.
Promoting
collaboration
between
the
community
and
sector
stakeholders
c) Growth
can create wonderful
places to live, work and have fun if
it occurs in the manner and location sought in the community
development vision.
Promoting
the creation
of distinct, attractive
communities
with
a
strong
sense
of place
d)
Smart growth
prompts
communities
to create
a vision
and set
development
and
construction
standards
that
are
consistent
with
community
values
regarding
architectural
beauty
and
distinct character and that offer a wide range of housing and
transportation choices.
Making predictable, fair and profitable development decisions
e) To
ensure
the
success
of
implementing
smart
growth
in
a
community, this vision must be shared with the private sector.
Mixed land use
f) Smart
growth
allows
mixed
land
use
to
be
integrated
into
communities
as an essential component
of creating
locations
that are good places in which to live.
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g) Creating
a
dynamic, human- scaled
downtown
that
prompts
residents
to live closer to their workplace.
h) Creating zoning provisions that promote mixed- use areas and
buildings.
i)
Designating zoning based on building type instead of use.
j) Having
access
to
integrated
development
areas
to
allow
proponents
to easily provide spaces that meet market demand.
k) Converting shopping centres and low-speed urban streets into
mixed- use developments.
1)
Providing mixed- use developments to a scale that is appropriate
to the area.
m) Creating
opportunities
to
adapt
commercial
and
retail
sales
developments to create mixed- use communities that promote
pedestrian travel.
Protecting green spaces, natural environments
and vulnerable
areas
n) Protecting
green
spaces
supports
meeting
smart
growth
objectives
by
strengthening
the
local
economy
through
protecting
vulnerable
areas, improving
quality
of
life
within
communities
and guiding growth in established
communities.
Providing a range of transportation, choices
o) Making a wider range of transportation choices available to the
public is a major objective of smart growth.
Strengthening
and
guiding
development
toward
established
communities
p) Smart
growth
guides
development
toward
established
communities served by the infrastructure in place by seeking to
develop the resources offered by existing areas and to protect
green spaces
and non- renewable
natural resources outside the
urban
centre.
Using dense architectural design
q) Smart
growth
gives
communities
the
means
for
further
integrating architectural design as an alternative to traditional
development requiring larger land area.
Proposal. 5
It is proposed that Council ensure that the zoning by-
law, subdivision
by- law and the subdivision procedures,
standards and guidelines be updated regularly to serve
as
a
complement
to
the
Plan
and
provide
guidance
regarding land subdivision.
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Flood risk management
and climate
change adaptation
Policy. 15
It shall
be
a
policy of Council to
ensure that the Climate
Change
Adaptation
Plan: Petitcodiac
River Overflow
Risk due to Climate
Change
and other supporting municipal documents are used as a complement to
the
Municipal
Development
Plan
and
provide
guidance
on
flood
risk
management
and
climate
change
adaptation.
Policy. 16
It shall
be a policy of Council to acknowledge
the demarcation
of the
9. 25- m flood zone representing the anticipated flood level associated
with
a storm with
a current return
period of 1: 100 as determined
in the
Climate Change Adaptation
Plan: Petitcodiac
River Overflow Risk due to
Climate Change and shown on the environmental characteristics map
Appendix A- 4).
Policy. 17
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge the demarcation of the
10. 50- m flood zone representing the anticipated
flood level associated
with
a
storm
with
a
return
period
of
1: 100
in
the
year
2100,
as
determined
in the
Climate
Change
Adaptation
Plan: Petitcodiac
River
Overflow Risk due to Climate Change and shown
on the environmental
characteristics
map ( Appendix A- 4).
Policy. 18
It shall
be a policy of Council
to update the zoning
by- law and other
municipal by- laws in order to regulate use and development in the 9. 25-
m and 10. 50- m flood zones.
Policy. 19
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to ensure that
a hydrographic
study
is
undertaken
in order to identify the other flood- vulnerable
areas
in the
municipality.
Policy. 20
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
support
dyke
maintenance
and
improvement initiatives undertaken by, or under the supervision of, the
provincial
Department
of Agriculture,
Aquaculture
and
Fisheries.
Policy. 21
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to look at various legal tools
and
other
adaptation
and
protection
measures
to
protect
flood-
vulnerable lands.
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6. 0 Land use
The purpose of this section is to define land use designations in the city of Dieppe on the
land use map in Appendix
A- 1. The purpose of this map is to identify the predominant
general location of land uses for territory within city limits. Land use designations on this
map are illustrated based on their predominant use ( residential, commercial, industrial,
community or conservation). Some designations
allow for a variety of land uses. Policies
and proposals related to each land use designation are stated in that section. The main
land use designations shown on the map are as follows:
Residential: Areas identified
by a residential
designation
on the land use map show the
location of existing and future residential areas. The designation will include enough
land to meet current and future needs for a variety of housing forms, densities and
typologies.
Commercial
The
commercial
areas
identified
on
the
land
use
map
represent
locations
where
commercial
establishments
predominate.
The
commercial
land
use
designation
will
include
enough
land to meet current
and future
needs for
a variety of commercial
development forms and densities.
Industrial
The industrial areas identified on the land use map represent locations where industrial
establishments
predominate.
The designation
will include
enough
land to meet current
and future needs for a variety of industrial and business development forms and
densities.
Downtown
The downtown
designation
identified
on the land
use
map
includes
the
area where
mixed
residential,
commercial
and
community
use, along with
a
higher
density
is
preferred.
The
downtown
designation
will
meet
current
and
future
needs
for
accommodating a variety of mixed- use development forms and densities.
Community
Community uses are normally considered public uses that serve residents. Dieppe has
several
community
uses
such
as
parks, sports
complexes
and
fields, educational
institutions
and
places
of worship, cemeteries,
etc. It
is therefore
essential
to
plan
future needs and sufficiently identify land for future community developments.
Conservation
The conservation
designation
will meet the need to protect
sites of special
interest
and
ecologically sensitive lands in the municipality.
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Land reserve
The purpose of the Land Reserve designation is to limit residential growth by permitting
restricted residential use. Land use for forestry and agricultural purposes will be allowed
however resource extraction activities are discouraged.
Northeast
Land Reserve
The Northeast
Land
Reserve
will address the need to preserve
the natural character
of
these
areas
while
supporting
and
regulating
certain
uses
such
as forestry
and
agriculture-
related
activities.
Integrated development
The integrated development designation will meet the need to regulate and to provide a
level of flexibility
to
less traditional
development
requests
while
leaving
room
for
flexibility.
Special
Uses
The special use area will respond to the need to regulate and control certain uses that,
because of the nature of their activities, can cause nuisance to adjacent properties.
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Preamble
The city of Dieppe has experienced major residential growth in recent years. Land use
for residential
purposes
is continuing to increase. The city of Dieppe
is made
up of
several residential
areas that form an essential part of the community. Residential
areas
often
undergo
transition
periods
over
their
lifespans
as
buildings
age
and
socio-
economic
and demographic
changes occur.
There
are
many
vacant
and
undeveloped
lands
located
throughout
the
city. Infill
development
is inevitable. It is essential to make sure that infill developments are
integrated into the built environment and the existing social fabric in order to promote a
viable community. Lastly, some of the city' s strategic areas have increased potential to
accommodate
higher- density, mixed- use housing
developments,
thereby
maximizing
the profitability
of investments
in existing
infrastructures
while
promoting
increased
public
transit
service.
Objectives
1) To promote
a range of housing categories
in various areas of the city in order to
meet varied needs regarding housing density, type and location.
2) To promote access to affordable housing for households, families and low- or
middle- income
earners.
3) To ensure that residential
area architecture
and development
provide
a high-
quality living environment.
4) To promote the stability of residential
areas and to ensure that new
development
projects preserve or enhance the residential
character of existing
areas.
5)
To encourage reinvestment and infill development
in mature areas.
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Residential areas policies and proposals
Residential
development
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to regulate housing density, form and
type for residential areas:
Residential density
Policy. 2
It shall
be
a
policy
of Council
to
use
the
following
definitions
in
reference to residential density:
a)
Low-density residential development: set number of residential
buildings with a net density of less than 20 units per net hectare;
b) Medium- density
residential
development:
set
number
of
residential buildings with a net density of greater than 20 but less
than 35 units per net hectare;
c) High- density residential development: set number of residential
buildings
with
a net density of greater than
35 units
per net
hectare.
Residential development along the southern portion ofAmirault: Street and
Dover Road
Policy.3
It shall be a policy of Council to recognize the existing residential and
semi- rural character of the lands located along the southern portions
of Amirault
Street
and
Dover
Road
as shown
on the
residential
areas
map.
Policy. 4
It shall be a policy of Council to regulate residential development and
minimize
housing
density
along the southern
portion
of Amirault
Street and Dover Road, which are affected
by restrictions
because of
the
lack of water pressure and the absence of other services and
municipal infrastructures, by incorporating provisions in the zoning by-
law.
Housing typology
Policy.5
It shall be a policy of Council to promote a range of mixed- use housing
of varying types and densities in strategic areas of the city in order to
meet the population' s changing needs.
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Home occupation
Policy. 6
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage home occupations, when
appropriate,
while
promoting
and
preserving
the
residential
aspect
within
these
residential
areas.
Multiple unit dwelling development
Policy. 7
It shall be a policy of Council to direct the development of multiple unit
dwellings
along
arterials
or collectors
or within
close
proximity
to
arterial or collectors, as shown in the residential
areas map.
Policy.& It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that new multiple unit dwelling
developments comply with the urban design policies of this Flan and
that these are in line with the defined character of the area.
Infill development in residential areas
Policy. 9
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage residential developments
on vacant or underused
lots in residential
areas when appropriate:
Proposol. 1
It is proposed that Council develop and maintain infill
development
guidelines
in order to promote
harmony
and
the
proper
integration
of
these
forms
of
development
in established
residential
areas.
Affordable housing
Policy. 10
It shall be a policy of Council to promote
affordable
housing
and its
integration
in residential
areas of the city in collaboration
with other
stakeholders
and the various
levels
of government.
Residential development near industrial and commercial land use designation
areas
Policy. 11
It shall
be
a policy of Council to ensure that residential
areas
are
protected
against the impacts of adjacent
industrial
and commercial
uses by incorporating the appropriate provisions of the zoning by- law.
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Residential development near the Greater Moncton Romeo LeBlanc
International Airport
Policy. 12
It shall
be
a policy of Council to work with the Greater
Moncton
Romeo
LeBlanc
International
Airport
representatives
to mitigate
the
impacts of noise on air routes.
Innovative design for residential area
Policy. 13
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage the design of innovative
residential areas in strategic locations that comply with environmental,
economic,
and
demographic
market
conditions
and
must
be
in line
with the objectives, policies and proposals of this Plan.
Policy, 14
It shall be
a policy of Council to promote the creation of residential
areas that consider impacts related to climate change. These include,
but
are
not
limited
to, the
impacts
of
projected
changes
in
precipitation
and
an
increase
in the frequency of severe weather
events.
Residential areas stablization
Policy. 15
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
encourage
residential
areas
stabilization by taking into account the following aspects:
a) Promoting
maintenance
and
restoration
of
existing
housing
stock;
b) Discouraging
the encroachment
of incompatible
uses;
c) Guiding
development
that
creates
heavier
traffic
along
designated collectors and arterials;
d) Maintaining
appropriate
quality
with
regard
to
community
services and facilities.
Semi- rural residential area ( Southern portion of Amirault Street and Dover
road)
Policy. 16
It shall be
a policy of Council to recognize the semi- rural residential
nature of the area located along Dover Road and the southern portion
of Amirault Street, as illustrated on the residential map, given the lack
of water pressure in the area and the existing semi- rural context that is
predominantly
represented
by low density single- detached homes are
large lots.
Policy. 16
It shall be a policy of Council to allow and regulate secondary uses that
are suitable to a semi- rural residential area represented by larger lots
by incorporating
provisions to the zoning by- law.
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6. 2 Commercial areas
Commercial areas map
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Preamble
Dieppe' s economic health and that of its residents is partly related to the availability of
land for commercial development. The main commercial
areas within the municipality
create jobs and are
a significant
source
of tax revenue.
In
Dieppe, commercial
development
takes
on
various
forms
and
intensity
levels.
Champlain
Place
is at the heart of this commercial
development. The shopping
mall
continues to attract new commercial
establishments
and remain competitive
even with
the arrival of new big box stores in other locations in the region.
The City of Dieppe wants to continue promoting high- quality commercial development
in its commercial
areas. In
a smart
growth
context, smaller- scale, pedestrian- focused
commercial
opportunities
will
be
promoted
in
commercial
areas
near
downtown.
Dieppe Boulevard and the locations at certain key intersections are also important areas
where commercial and residential mixed use will be encouraged.
Objectives
1)
To
encourage
commercial
development
so
that
employment,
shopping
and
service
opportunities
are provided
in a structured
manner.
2) To
promote
commercial
development
by establishing
commercial
of varying
intensity.
3) To ensure that commercial
development
is compatible with neighbouring
land
use and that it provides adequate transportation facilities and services.
4) To
promote
attractively
designed, accessible
and
sustainable
commercial
facilities to improve the quality of the built environment and urban fabric.
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Commercial areas policies and proposals
Commercial
development
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to regulate the density, form and type of
development
in commercial areas:
Policy.2
It shall
be
a policy of Council to encourage
large- scale, high- intensity
businesses
of
regional
importance
in
strategic
locations (
i. e.
near
highways 2 and 15).
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage local businesses in strategic
locations and at key intersections along collectors and arterials..
Policy.4
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
ensure
continued
commercial
development growth and the integration of residential housing in areas
near the downtown
core
and
along
Dieppe
Boulevard
in order to
promote a more compact, healthy and sustainable urban environment.
Commercial nodes
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to create commercial nodes in strategic
locations in the city near major intersections and to grant them special
zoning
provisions
that
will
promote
concentration
of
mixed- use
commercial, residential and institutional activities to provide services to
residents of the surrounding areas.
Policy. b
Further to policy 5, in the commercial nodes illustrated on the land use
map, it shall be a policy of Council to create zoning provisions to obtain a
human- scaled,
high- quality
urban
streetscape,
reduced
setbacks,
controlled
onsite parking off Dieppe
Boulevard, minimum
architectural
control
and
similar
controls
to obtain
an
urban
character.
Development and design standards for commercial areas
Policy. 2' It shall be a policy of Council to see that commercial development is well
designed
by promoting
good site design, architectural
characteristics,
and high- quality landscape
development
by incorporating
provisions
to
the zoning by-law.
Proposol. 1
It is proposed
that Council
develop
and, if necessary,
update design guidelines and standards for commercial
developments
in
order
to
maintain
a
high- quality
environment in commercial areas.
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Proposol. 2
It is proposed that Council
ensure that large- scale, high-
intensity commercial
development
projects focus on
a
good site design, integrate high- quality design standards
and
maintain
access
to
the
various
modes
of
transportation.
Proposol. 3
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
signs
in
commercial
areas
are
attractive, well
maintained
and
safe.
Revitalization
and reuse
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage revitalization
and reuse of
underused
or vacant
lots located
on arterials
and lands near downtown
for future commercial developments.
Dieppe Boulevard
Policy.9
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to
adopt
a structured
approach
for
development
along
Dieppe
Boulevard
by promoting
development
as
follows:
aj
Guidelines for development
along Dieppe Boulevard
are
based
on
the
assumption
that
well
designed
development
yields
attractive,
high- quality
and
sustainable
locations for people
and for integration
into
adjacent
residential
areas,
and
creates
conditions
that
foster
a
thriving
lifestyle
on
the
economic
and
community fronts.
b]
Dieppe Boulevard plays three major roles: community
builder, attractive
public
location, and
corridor
for
various
modes
of transportation.
Along
most
of
the
Boulevard
frontage
will
be
a
continuous
string
of
less
concentrated,
mixed
commercial
uses with
higher density residential
uses
limited
to upper floors.
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The proposed traffic management
measures
are designed to achieve
a balance between
providing convenient, but controlled access, to businesses along Dieppe Boulevard,
managing traffic circulation needs and discouraging intrusion and shortcutting of traffic
into the adjacent residential
communities.
Controlled
access onto Dieppe Boulevard
is
limited to public streets
at intervals that provide
convenient
access points to various
land use activities, while maintaining safe and efficient traffic circulation.
Proposal. 4
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
Dieppe
Boulevard
is
maintained
as
a dynamic
urban
corridor
that will
integrate
land
use and
higher urban
design
standards by incorporating provisions to the zoning by-
law.
Proposal. 5
It is proposed
that Council
aim to develop
guidelines
related to commercial
development
along the boulevard
in order to promote a high- quality corridor.
Proposal. 6
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
good
traffic
management
along
Dieppe
Boulevard
through
provisions
of
By-low
C- 13: A
By-law
Relating
to
the
Establishment
of Controlled
Access Streets
Within
the
City of Dieppe.
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6.3 Industrial areas
Industrial
areas map
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Preamble
Industrial development is a major factor for the city' s economic and financial wellbeing.
In Dieppe, industrial
development
takes
place
in three
main
areas: the Dieppe
Industrial
Park,
the Dieppe
Business
Park and the industrial
area of the Greater
Moncton
International
Airport.
These industrial areas provide various industrial development opportunities and will meet the
needs of a wide range of future industrial
activities.
The municipality wants to increase its industrial base by taking advantage of the opportunities
linked to the Greater Moncton
International
Airport and its close proximity to the highway
system. To ensure continuation
of its industrial
development, the municipality
intends to
extend Aviation Avenue to accommodate
requests for new industrial lands.
Objectives
1) To attract a variety of businesses that are compatible with the municipality' s character
and
environment. .
2) To focus industrial development in the designated industrial areas illustrated on the
land use map.
3) To prevent
and mitigate
conflicts
between
industrial
and other land uses.
4) To promote the development of the Greater Moncton International Airport and its
potential industrial development.
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Industrial areas policies and proposals
Industrial development
Policy.1
It shall be a policy of Council to regulate the density, form and type of industrial
development
in industrial
areas.
Policy. 2
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage
locating higher- density, large- scale
industrial
developments
in
the
Dieppe
Industrial
Park
and
in
the
Greater
Moncton
International
Airport industrial
area, as shown on the industrial areas
map.
Policy. 3
It shall be
a policy of Council to encourage
locating medium- scale businesses
and light industry development projects in the Dieppe Business Park, as shown
on the industrial
areas map.
Industrial development and land use compatibility
Policy. 4
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the distances between industrial
and
non- industrial
uses
are
appropriate
and
maintained
by
incorporating
provisions to the zoning by- law.
Proposal. l
It is proposed that Council order existing industrial businesses
outside
the
designated
industrial
area
to
install
appropriate
visual screens to reduce the esthetic impact of their activities
on neighbouring land uses.
Development
and design standards for industrial areas
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to promote high- quality development
and design
standards that include building location
and design, landscape development,
parking
lots, signage,
and
development
intensity
in
industrial
areas
by
incorporating the appropriate provisions to the zoning by- law.
Proposal. 2
It is proposed that Council review the possibility of developing
an industrial
area development
plan to serve
as a complement
to the Municipal Development
Plan and to provide guidance on
industrial area development.
Proposal. 3
It is proposed that Council develop
and, if necessary, update
design
guidelines
and
development
standards
in
order
to
maintain high- quality developments in industrial areas.
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Heavy industry
Policy.6
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
discourage
heavy
industry
within
the
municipality.
Airport expansion
Policy. 7
It shall be
a policy of Council to support and promote the expansion of the
Greater
Moncton
International
Airport
and of related
facilities
in the designated
industrial
area.
Proposal. 4
It is proposed that Council monitor the pace of land use in the
Airport industrial area and, if necessary, acquire additional land
to ensure the growth of this area.
pail infrastructure
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to work with rail industry stakeholders to promote
safety along rail infrastructures.
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6.4 Community areas
Community areas map
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Preamble
Community
services
and
facilities
include
educational
institutions, policing, fire
services,
libraries and health services. Their contribution to the community' s well- being includes Dieppe
residents' health, safety, and quality of life.
Community services and facilities help contribute to the community' s sense of place and to its
stability. The City of Dieppe is committed to serving its residents by meeting various community
needs and in any emergency situations
related to protection
and preservation
of life, property,
and
the
environment.
The municipality acknowledges the importance of the various community services and facilities
and intends to work with the stakeholders involved in providing these important services.
The City of Dieppe has well- established parks and trails system to meet its residents' many
needs. The parks, trails, green spaces and recreational facilities promote physical activity and
encourage social interaction among community residents. Residents' health and well- being can
be greatly
impacted
by the
implementation
of easily
accessible
recreational
and
cultural
facilities.
Heritage is also at the core of healthy communities. It is an essential foundation of a community
and
an
increasing
number
of people
find
it important
to acknowledge
and
promote
the
characteristics
that contributed
to and still contribute to unifying
a community. In
a broad
sense, heritage represents all that contributes to making a community unique culturally,
historically and in terms of the built environment.
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Objectives
1) To ensure that all lands used for community purposes are strategically located in the
municipality to meet the population' s needs.
2) To promote continuous improvement of establishments that provide services to Dieppe
residents.
3) To provide high- quality programs, services and facilities that are multifunctional,
adaptable,
accessible
and affordable
to all residents
in order to promote
social
and
cultural
exchanges
between them.
4) To provide residents with a healthy and safe environment by providing efficient
protective
and emergency
services.
5) To provide enough spaces, lands and facilities to meet the community' s operational
and
recreational
needs.
6) To encourage heritage research, protection, awareness and education in order to
promote the community' s identity.
7) To continue to integrate a range of recreational uses into the city' s built environment.
8) To strive to include people of all ages and mental and physical capacities in activities
programming and parks development.
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Community services and facilities policies and proposals
Community ser-vices and facilities and land use compatibility
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to set measures that will protect neighbouring
residential uses from nuisances created by community facilities.
Educational
institutions
Policy. 2
It shall be
a policy of Council to work with
and continue to work with the
provincial government
and school districts to ensure that all schools in the city
provide high- quality facilities and educational services.
Policy. 3
It shall be
a policy of Council
to work with
and continue to work with the
provincial government
and school districts to ensure that schools are located
in
strategic areas and well integrated into the community by promoting the smart
growth and urban design principles in this Pian.
Policy.4
It shall
be
a
policy of Council
to continue
to support
CCNB
Dieppe
and
Universite
de Moncton
initiatives.
Proposal. 1
It is proposed that Council ensures that the City participate
actively in selecting locations where new schools will be built in
the municipality.
Policing
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to support Codiac Regional Policing Authority
RCMP) activities by ensuring that human and material resources are available
to provide adequate policing to the community.
Policy. 6
It shall be a policy of Council to participate in regional police force initiatives to
ensure that policing meets community needs.
Fire department
Policy. 7
It shall be
a
policy of Council to ensure that firefighting and
emergency
response duties are updated appropriately.
Policy.8
It shall be a policy of Council to seek to reduce reaction time in the event of an
emergency
and to provide
for other access
points
in new roads planning
or
development
proposal
reviews.
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Policy. 9
It shall be a policy of Council to review the distribution
of fire hydrants
and to
ensure that, when
a development
is underway, new hydrants are installed
at
appropriate intervals and in appropriate locations.
Policy. 10
It shall be
a policy of Council to continue to monitor the flow required for
firefighting in the water distribution system for possible problems.
Emergency measures
Policy. 11
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the emergency
measures
plan
is
updated
regularly
in order to adapt to the impacts
related to climate change
and to
respond
as expediently
as possible
to an
emergency
situation
or
a
disaster within the municipality.
Library
Policy. 12
It shall
be a policy of Council to acknowledge
the Dieppe Public Library
as an
essential community resource and to continue to support New Brunswick Public
Library System initiatives.
Heal tli
Policy. 13
It shall be a policy of Council to support the Vitalite Health Network and Horizon
Health
Network to ensure that Dieppe
residents' health
care needs are met.
Policy. 14
It shall be a policy of Council to work with government
and community
agencies
to:
a) educate the public about health and safety concerns;
b) support institutions and high- quality health services;
c) help
in choosing a location for health
care institutions and medical
clinics in practical
and accessible
locations.
Community facilities
Policy. 15
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
work
in
partnership
with
the
various
stakeholders
to
accommodate
the
development
of sustainable
facilities
and
buildings that house services and programs in the community.
Policy. 16
It shall be a policy of Council to promote and favour multifunctional community
facilities and buildings that facilitate social interaction and improve health and
quality of life for the people of Dieppe.
Proposal. 2
It is proposed that Council develop new initiatives that promote
sustainable
development
policies for community
facilities
and
buildings development.
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Proposal. 3
It
is proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
construction
of new
municipal
buildings ( materials performance
and energy output)
meets the strictest energy savings requirements, such
as the
Leadership
in
Energy
and
Environmental
Design (
LEED)
standard.
Community programs and initiatives
Policy. 17
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage provision of community programs
and initiatives that support and improve the health and quality of individuals,
families and community sectors.
Proposal. 4
It is proposed that Council continue to work in partnership with
community organizations in providing community services that
include
coordinating
and facilitating
provision
of community
programs and initiatives to meet community needs.
Proposal. 5
It is proposed that Council develop supporting documents that
can
be
used
as
a complement
to the
Municipal
Development
Plan
and
give specific
advice
on
community
programs
and
initiatives delivery.
Proposal. 6
It is proposed that Council develop strategies that support and
improve individuals' and families' health and quality of life for
use
as a complement
to the Municipal
Development
Plan.
Cemeteries and crematoriums
Policy. 18
It shall be a policy of Council to assess cemeteries' and crematoriums' current
needs and future expansions.
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Parks and trails policies and proposals
Peaks and trails master plan
Policy. 19
It shall be a policy of Council to use the classification
system
in the City' s Parks
and Trails Master Plan to provide detailed guidelines on designing new parks
and trails.
Policy.20
It shall be a policy of Council to use the guidelines in the Parks and Trails Master
Plan when
parks
and trails are created
or restored.
Proposal. 7
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
the
Parks
and
Trails
Master Plan be updated regularly to serve as a complement to
the Municipal
Development
Plan and to provide specific
advice
on
overall
development
and
improvement
of municipal
parks
and
trails.
Parks and trails variety and connectivity
Policy. 21
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that a variety of types of parks and trails
are
integrated
into
new
community
sectors
depending
on
community
opportunities
and
needs.
Policy. 22
It shall be a policy of Council to promote a continuous trails system with links to
parks and green spaces, schools and downtown.
Parks and traits accessibility
Policy.23
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that parks and trails are designed and
located to be easily accessible to pedestrians
and to create opportunities
for
community residents to meet and interact.
Proposal. 8
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
the
Universal
Accessibility Policy-- Policy
S- 6 be updated, as needed, to serve
as a complement
to the Municipal
Development
Plan.
Land for public purposes
Policy. 24
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to acquire land for public purposes
through the subdivision
process
and other means
in order to save this land for
future community needs.
Policy. 25
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that land for public purposes is usable
and improved before being ceded to the municipality.
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Policy. 26
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that all areas of the municipality have
enough land for public purposes in conformity with the subdivision by-law and
the guidelines in the Parks and Traits Master Plan.
Policy. 27
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to work with the interested parties,
including private landowners and other stakeholders, in order to complete the
proposed trails system as illustrated in the Parks and Trails Master Plan.
Collaboration
with the municipality and school authorities
Policy. 28
It shall be a policy of Council to work with school
authorities
in planning
and
locating school sites and joint use sites.
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Recreation services and culture policies and proposals
Arts and culture
promotion
Policy. 29
It shall be a policy of Council to foster initiatives that target arts and culture
promotion
within the community.
Pollcy. 30
It shall be a policy of Council to offer numerous arts and cultural events on a
yearly basis. These would be sufficiently varied and diversified for all residents,
especially the younger segments of the population.
Recreation Services Master Plan
Policy.31
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to use the Recreation Services Master
Plan
to
provide
detailed
guidance
on
managing
cultural
and
recreational
facilities and programs.
Policy. 32
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to develop, improve and provide high-
quality services, programs, facilities and recreation opportunities for the benefit
and
enjoyment
of all
residents.
Proposal. 9
It is proposed that Council ensure that the Recreation
Services
Master Plan is updated
as needed to serve as a complement to
the Municipal
Development
Plan
and to provide specific advice
on
the
continuous
development
and
overall
improvement
of
recreational
systems
and facilities.
Cultural policy
Policy. 33
It shall be a policy of Council to support and encourage development of the arts
and
culture
sector
through
the Dieppe
Cultural Policy-- Policy L- 7.
Proposal. 10
It
is
proposed
that Council
ensure that the Dieppe Cultural
Policy -- Policy
L- 7
be
updated
as
needed
to
serve
as
a
complement to the Municipal Development Plan and to provide
specific
advice on the overall
development
and improvement
of
cultural services for the City of Dieppe.
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Heritage policies and proposals
Protecting heritage buildings and sites
Policy. 34
It shall
be a policy of Council to encourage
protection
of buildings
and sites
within the municipality that have historical and architectural value.
Heritage policy
Policy. 35
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
identify, protect, raise
awareness of and
promote the municipality' s wealth of heritage through the Heritage Policy --
Policy A- 35.
Proposal. 11
It is proposed that Council
ensure that the Heritage
Policy --
Policy A- 35 be updated
as needed to serve
as a complement
to
the Municipal
Development
Plan and to provide specific
advice
to identify, protect, raise
awareness
of and promote
Dieppe' s
heritage wealth.
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6. 5 Downtown area
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Preamble
Downtown
Dieppe
continues
to
promote
mixed
commercial
and
residential
use, which
increasingly
encourages
residents
to settle, work
and
meet there. It is a source
of pride for
residents, investors and visitors and a key component of community activities that ensure that
downtown
remains dynamic and prosperous.
The
City
of
Dieppe
acknowledges
that
downtown
provides
several
opportunities
for
accommodating
a variety of community services and facilities that meet community needs. The
City must continue to promote infill development and downtown development opportunities in
order to facilitate
a compact urban form and to maximize
existing community
infrastructure
and facilities.
Objectives
1)
To
strengthen
the
role
and
ensure
that
downtown
remains
the
heart
of commercial,
cultural
and
residential
activities.
2) To continue
to promote
and
encourage
higher- intensity
mixed
use in the downtown
core.
3) To
ensure that downtown
continues
to
be
an
attractive, functional
and
dynamic
location.
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Downtown policies and proposals
Hirth- quality urban environment
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to promote
high- quality architectural
design in the
downtown
area
by incorporating
provisions
to the zoning
by- law in order to
ensure that the scale, size, density, construction materials and development
type are compatible with the downtown character and vision.
Proposal. 1
It is proposed that Council consider updating the Downtown
Dieppe_Development Guide if necessary.
Policy.2
Council will promote a high- quality urban environment in the downtown area:
a)
by encouraging a mix of residential, commercial, community, cultural and
recreational
facilities
in the downtown
area
in order to allow people of all
ages to live, work, shop and play;
b) by allowing high- density land and building use while acknowledging
that, to
remain
a livable environment for residents, this high density must be
accompanied
by a high- quality
urban development
and esthetic
so that
residents
can
fully
benefit
from
the
advantages
downtown
area
and
existing attractions;
c)
by encouraging development of a built environment where priority is given
to pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users while facilitating automobile
traffic;
d)
by encouraging
continuous
development
of a strong, stable
residential
component with a mix of building types, tenures and price levels within the
downtown
designated
area;
e)
by encouraging an inviting environment for pedestrians, cyclists and public
transit users through street connectivity, land development, architectural
design, streetscape improvements, interfaces between public and private
lands and buildings, and mixed land use.
Proposal. 2
It
is
proposed
that
Council
examine
the
possibility
of
authorizing
the
development
of
a
Development
Plan
for
downtown
and
the
surrounding
areas. The
Downtown
Development
Plan
should
focus
on
urban
design
issues,
including but not limited to:
a)
public parking lots;
b) accessibility to public transit services;
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c) creating a walking and biking trail between the downtown
core, main
commercial
areas
and
the
Petitcodiac
River
shoreline;
d) the sun angle study;
e) streetscape
treatment;
f) encouragement to provide underground cable networks;
g) architectural design and building appearance;
h)
signage;
i)
other urban design standards;
j) unimpeded accessibility and development;
k) preservation of historic or heritage buildings and sites.
Business improvement area
Policy. 3
it shall be a policy of Council to review the possibility of obtaining approval for
the creation of a business improvement area in the downtown area and the
surrounding
areas.
Downtown infill development
Policy.4
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to promote intensification
and infill
development opportunities in the downtown area in order to encourage mixed
uses with a compact urban form.
Sense of belonging
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to promote downtown development that inspires a
sense of place through developing human- scale streetscapes, green spaces and
buildings.
Downtown
access
Policy. 6
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the downtown area
is accessible by
various modes of transportation
including walking, biking, public transit and
automobile.
Proposal. 3
It is proposed that Council consider updating the Downtown
Parking Study.
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6. 6 Conservation
and Ecological
Interest
areas
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and Ecological Interest areas
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Preamble
In the interest of sustainable development and given the city' s population growth and ongoing
expansion, it is essential to consider factors related to preserving
ecologically
sensitive
lands
and to take measures to provide residents with
a healthy living environment. As a proactive
community that is looking to strike a continual balance between development and preservation
of natural sites, smart growth and conservation
design concepts are encouraged.
Our region is characterized by the presence of the Petitcodiac River and its high tides. There is a
remarkable number of ecologically sensitive lands in Dieppe' s salt marshes. The presence of the
Petitcodiac
River
and
the
marshes
along
it and
its tributaries
gives
rise to
rich, diversified
ecosystems.
To be noted
is that some areas, especially along the Chartersville
marsh, the Saint- Anselme
marsh, the Petitcodiac
River and Fox Creek, are flood- prone when water levels rise in the spring
because of a fast snow melt and heavy precipitation.
To proceed with environmental planning and to deal with the land management concerns in
this Plan, a distinction must be established between the areas that have to be protected for
technical
reasons
and
those
that
must
be
conserved
for
their
inherent
environmental
significance.
Objectives
1)
To protect and promote the environment
and natural environments.
2) To promote the creation and maintenance of natural environments and the urban
environment
in order to make them attractive and ecologically responsible.
3) To acknowledge and promote sustainable development initiatives and trends when
developing the territory.
4) To adopt new practices that are capable of mitigating and adapting to climate change.
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Conservation
and environmental
policies and proposals
Sustainable
Development
Plan
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage
sustainable
development
initiatives
as much as possible through the Sustainable Development Plan.
Proposal. 1
It
is
proposed
that
Council
maintain
the
Sustainable
Development Plan and revise it as needed.
Renewable energy
Policy. 2
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage renewable energy initiatives and use
when appropriate in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Proposal, 2
It is proposed
that Council
ensure that
a study
on installing
wind
turbines
and
other
forms
of
renewable
energy
mechanisms
is conducted
to ensure that appropriate
land
use
regulations
are in place to mitigate potential
negative impacts.
Proposal. 3
It
is proposed
that
Council
work with the community
on
a
greenhouse gas emissions reduction program.
Conservation
design in land development
Policy.3
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to encourage
a conservation
design- related
approach in land development.
Watercourse
and wetlands
protection
Policy. 4
It shall be a policy of Council to work with the Department of Environment
and
Local Government and to comply with the Clean Water Act in order to maintain
surface water quality and minimize impacts that urban development
may have
on watercourses and wetlands.
Proposal. 4
It is proposed that Council order a study on watercourse and
wetlands demarcation
within the community, giving priority to
completing the Chartersville marsh demarcation, in order to
bring about predictability and
consistency in the decision-
making
process;
Proposal. 5
It is proposed
that Council
restrict
use and development
within
30 metres from a watercourse or a wetland by incorporating
provisions of the zoning by- law.
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Proposal. 6
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
water
from
runoff
is
managed
so that it has no artificial
impact
on the retention
capacity of existing watercourses
and related floodplains.
Protecting the water system at the watershed scale
Policy.5
It shall be a policy of Council to
work with the provincial government, regional
Rassm veusanr
Wet"
agencies,
and
neighbouring
communities
to
rn
protect
the
5hediac
River
and
Petitcodiac
dia -.
River watersheds, as well as others of regional
Rteta. %
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D.
pe
significance.
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Air rurality
Policy.6
It shall be a policy of Council to
work
with
the
Department
of Environment
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PodiaeFtWer
and Local Government
and to comply with the
Clean AirAct in order to maintain air quality.
Policy. 7
It shall be a policy of Council to
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discourage
heavy industry development
and
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other land uses in the city that generate toxic
a
emissions that are harmful to public health.
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Urban Forestry
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage retaining trees as much as possible
on private
and public
property.
Proposal.
7
It is proposed
that Council
maintain
and revise the Tree Code --
Policy Z- 1 as needed.
Proposal. 8
It is proposed that Council maintain the tree planting program.
Proposal. 9
It is proposed that Council study measures to encourage tree
retention
and planting
on private
property
by incorporating
provisions to the zoning by-law.
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Promotion and protection of the Petitcodiac River
Policy.9
it shall be a policy of Council to promote and protect the Petitcodiac River.
Proposal. 10
It is proposed that Council develop a strategy on promoting and
protecting the Petitcodiac River.
Urban agriculture and accessibility to healthyfood
Policy. 10
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge that urban agriculture, including
community gardens, is a community activity that contributes to health and well-
being, positive social interaction, community development, cultural expression
related to nature
and the protection
and
use of green
spaces, and local food
production.
Policy. 11
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge the Dieppe Market' s contribution
as a place of exchange to support the local economy.
Policy. 12
It shall be a policy of Council to promote community gardens by supporting the
development of new sites.
Proposal. 11
It is proposed that Council develop procedures and guidelines
to encourage the integration of community gardens.
Proposal. 12
It is proposed that Council study the possibilities of integrating
urban agriculture
in residential areas of the city.
Community Awareness
Policy. 13
it shall be a policy of Council to develop and promote watercourse and wetlands
information
and awareness
programs
in the community.
Policy. 14
It shall be a policy of Council to promote watercourse and wetlands protection
through collaboration among stakeholders.
Policy.15
It
shall
be
a
policy
of Council
to
adopt
a
set of incentives
to
encourage
promoting the implementation
of ecological projects.
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Preamble
Land Reserve areas are not serviced by municipal water and sewer infrastructures and are not
well developed. These areas will
be developed
in the long term
as demand
increases
and
restrictions to connecting these areas to municipal systems are resolved.
The purpose of the Municipal
Development
Plan
is to preserve the character of these areas
while expecting that they will constitute the community' s land reserve. To ensure that this area
is available
in the future, development
will not be promoted
except when appropriate.
In the long term, the City will have to provide water and sewers services and make major
transportation
improvements
in these areas. The costs of providing these services are directly
proportional to development type and density. It is more expensive to serve a type of dispersed
rural settlement than a higher- density urban design.
Objectives
1)
To ensure that development
occurs in a structured
and economical
manner.
2)
To prevent
urban
sprawl
within
Land
Reserve
areas.
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Land Reserve policies and proposals
Development
within the Land Reserve
Policy.1
It shall be a policy of Council to define the Land Reserve as all lands located
outside the urban boundary limits, as shown on the land use map ( Appendix A-
1).
Policy.2
It shall
be
a policy of Council to allow land
uses for purposes
of restricted
residential
use, forestry and agriculture
in the
Land
Reserve areas and to
discourage
resource
extraction.
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to regulate housing density, form and type in Land
Reserve
areas.
Stibdivisions in the Land Reserve
Policy.4
It shall be a policy of Council to discourage subdivisions in the Land Reserve.
Proposal. 1
It
is
proposed
that
Council
restrict
urban
sprawl
that
could
possibly
exert
pressure
by
incorporating
provisions
in
the
zoning
by- law stating
that
subdividing
land
within
the
Land
Reserve be done on lots with large areas.
Proposal. 2
It is proposed that Council allow residential development on
existing lots on the date of adoption of this Plan.
The existing residential character along LeBlanc Road
Policy.5
It shall be a policy of Council to maintain and preserve the existing residential
character along LeBlanc Road.
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6. 8 Northeast
Land Reserve
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Routes
arterielles
Arteriai
Roads
Routes
collechices
Collector
Roads
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Preamble
The Northeast Land Reserve constitutes a total area of approximately 30 square kilometers
located
in the northeastern
portion of the municipality. This large area
is not serviced
by
municipal public infrastructure
and can therefore
be described
as undeveloped
land. The MDP
aims to preserve the natural
character of these areas while recognizing
that they constitute
the
community' s land reserve. To ensure the availability of these lands in the future, residential
development will not be favored. Land located within the Northeast Land Reserve areas shall be
for resource- related activities, when appropriate, such as forestry and agriculture.
Objectives
1)
To ensure that development
occurs
in a structured
and economical
manner;
2)
Preserve the natural character, as much as possible, in the areas located within the
Northeast
Land Reserve;
3)
To prevent
urban
sprawl
within
Land
Reserve;
4) Regulate and control resource- related activities such as forestry and agriculture.
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Northeast Land Reserve policies and proposals
Development within the Northeast Land Reserve
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to define the Northeast Land Reserve as all lands
located
outside the urban
boundary
limits
and
located
in the Northeastern
portion of the municipality, as shown on the land use map ( Appendix A- 1).
Policy. 2
It shall be a policy of Council to allow land uses for purposes of forestry and
agriculture
land use in the Northeast
Land Reserve.
Subdivisions in the Northeast Land Reserve
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to discourage subdivisions in the Northeast Land
Reserve.
Proposol. 3
It
is
proposed
that
Council
restrict
urban
sprawl
that
could
possibly
exert
pressure
by
incorporating
provisions
in
the
zoning
by- law
stating
that
subdividing
land
within
the
Northeast
Land Reserve
be done on lots with large areas.
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6, 9 Integrated development areas
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Development
Areas
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Arterial
Roads
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Preamble
Council
will use the integrated
development
areas to regulate
and to provide
a level of
flexibility to less traditional development applications.
Objectives
1) To see that integrated
development
areas are regulated
in order to ensure
a structured
form of development.
Land Reserve area policies and proposals
Integrated development areas
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that all land is used and all buildings are
placed, erected, altered or used solely in conformity with the specific provisions
stated in a resolution adopted or an agreement entered into by Council in this
type of area pursuant to section 38 of the Community Planning Act.
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6. 10 Special uses areas
Preamble
Some uses, by the nature of their activities, can cause nuisance to neighbouring
properties.
Nuisances are most often related to noise, odor, traffic, contamination of groundwater, air
quality and the potential effect on health and safety. The plan aims to implement the policies
and proposals to help avoid or reduce the amount or the nature of such circumstances.
Objectives
1) Minimize impacts from incompatible uses;
2) Ensuring the health and public safety;
3) Providing
appropriate
spatial separation
between
incompatible
uses in order to mitigate
the potential land use conflicts;
4) To inform residents of potential impacts.
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Special uses areas policies and proposals
Adult Entertainment
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge that adult entertainment
uses,
such as cabarets or lounges offering exotic dancing or pornographic bookstores,
are
not
common
for the
City
of Dieppe. When these uses occur, they raise
public concerns
with
respect to moral
issues.
Policy. 2
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge that matters of morality cannot be
dealt
within
the context of zoning. Rather, Council recognizes that they are the
direct
responsibility
of
Parliament.
Recent
initiatives
have
highlighted
the
importance
of local
citizens'
place
on
defining
its
urban
development.
As
a
result of public consultations, as well as the hiring of specialized consultants to
facilitate
public meetings, citizens
have expressed
a vision of the downtown
that
is of such
importance
that Council
must take positive
steps
in order to
ensure
that
adult
entertainment
uses
are
managed
according
to
proper
planning
principles that reflect the public interest. With the adoption of the
Municipal Development Plan and Zoning By- law, it is possible that certain uses
would
become
non- conforming.
The
purpose
of the
Municipal
Development
Plan
and
Zoning
by- law
amendments
are
not to
unnecessarily
intrude
on
existing adult entertainment
uses, but permit the management of all new
requests for adult entertainment by providing direction on its location and site
development within the community.
Proposal. 1
As a result of its potential location, the hours of operation, as
well as targeted age groups, and by virtue of Council' s authority
under
clause
27( a) of the Community
Planning
Act, it shall
be a
proposal of Council to consider allowing adult entertainment
uses by way of an amendment to its zoning by- law and by way
of section
39 of the Community
Planning
Act.
Proposol. 2
By virtue of its authority under clause 27( b) of the Community
Planning Act, it shall
be a proposal of Council to not pre- zone
land
for
Adult
Entertainment.
Rather, Council
will consider
amendments to its zoning by- law within the lands identified
as
IP (
Industrial
Park), where there
are
no adjacent
residential,
religious, or community uses.
Proposol. 3
By virtue of its authority under clause 27( b) of the Community
Planning
Act, it
shall
be
a
proposal
of
Council
that
adult
entertainment
uses are subject to the following restrictions:
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a) the use shall be located
on
a property
located
within
the
geographical limits established by Route 15 ( to the north),
the Industrial
zone identified
by GI on the zoning map ( to
the east), Champlain Boulevard ( to the south) and Industrial
Street ( to the west, including its natural extension toward
Route
15);
b) The property on which the main use is located shall not be
within
250
meters
of
parcel
of
land
already
used, if
applicable,
as
a
commercial
daycare
or
as
a
centre
for
youth; and
c) the property on which the main use is located shall not be
adjacent
to
Champlain
Boulevard,
Dieppe
Boulevard
or
Industrial
Street.
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Resocrrce Extraction
Policy.3
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge that resource extraction uses are
not
common
for the
City
of Dieppe. When these uses occur, they can cause
nuisance to neighbouring
properties.
Proposal. 4
By virtue of its authority
under the Community
Planning Act, it
shall be a proposal of Council to not pre- zone land for resource
extraction
uses
and to consider
resource
extraction
uses
by
amendments to its zoning by- law by way of section 39 of the
Community
Planning
Act, Rather, Council
will
consider
amendments to its zoning by- law within the lands identified
as
IG ( Industrial General) zone and RA ( Rural) zone.
Proposal. 5
Further to proposal 4, in considering amendments to its zoning
by- law, it is proposed that Council shall have regard for:
a)
the
provision
of a site
rehabilitation
plan;
b)
the
provision
of
adequate
separation
distances
from
adjacent and abutting uses;
c) the provision
of runoff
and sediment
control
measures;
d) the
provision
of adequate
financial
security to
ensure
compliance
with
the
site
rehabilitation
plan;
e) the location, design and number of driveway access points;
f) any other matter as deemed appropriate.
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Telecom m un icatiotis towers
Polrcy. 4
It
shall
be
a
policy
of
Council
to
minimize
the
number
of
new
telecommunications towers in the city.
Policy.5
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage collaboration
between the City of
Dieppe and the telecommunications
stakeholders
on co- localization
issues and
selecting optimal sites within the community.
Proposal. 6
It
is proposed
that
Council
set guidelines
for assessing
new
telecommunications towers in order to minimize their impact
on the community.
Proposal. 7
It is proposed that Council study the possibility of joining an
independent
organization
or
agency
such
as the
Canadian
Radiocommunications
Information
and Notifications
Service to
review requests for new telecommunications
towers.
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Snow Storage
Policy.6
It shall be a policy of Council to monitor the effects of snow storage facilities
and
limit
the
impacts
of
such
use
on
residential
areas
by
incorporating
provisions in the zoning by- law.
Proposal. 8
When considering
suitable properties
for the Snow Storage
facilities, it is proposed that Council shall have regard for:
a)
separation from existing developments;
b) the impact of noise to surrounding
land uses during night
time operations;
c) the impact of truck traffic on local streets;
d) the hours of operation;
e)
measures for the control of drainage from the site and the
protection
of the environment;
f) plans for the maintenance of the site and its rehabilitation
to a useable state in accordance
with the uses permitted
in
the base zone on the lands;
g) provision of security adequate to ensure the rehabilitation
of the
site
and
the
satisfaction
of
any environmental
standards;
and
h) provisions for monitoring the site with respect to the effects
on the environment
and any remedial
measures to be taken
when deemed necessary by the New Brunswick
Department
of Environment and Local Government including temporary
or permanent
discontinuance
of the use.
Policy. 7
When a snow storage facility is located near a residential area, it shall be a
policy of Council to consider the implementation
of strategies to reduce the
noise level from the operations during the night at an acceptable level of
industry based on indoor sleeping quarters.
Policy. 8
It shall be the intention of Council to inform area residents of the location of
snow storage
sites and the noise
associated
with their operations.
Proposal. 9
It is proposed that Council implement
a communication
plan to
inform residents about snow storage operations.
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Campsite
Policy. 9
It shall
be
a policy of Council to acknowledge
that campsite
uses
are
not
common
for
the
City
of
Dieppe.
When these uses occur, they can cause
nuisance
to neighbouring
properties.
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Proposal. 10
By virtue of its authority under the Community Planning Act, it
shall be a proposal of Council to not pre-zone campsite and to
consider
campsite
uses by amendments
to its zoning by- law by
j
way of section
39 of the Community Planning Act. Rather,
Council
will consider
amendments
to its zoning
by- law within
the lands identified
as zone and RA ( Rural) zone.
Proposal. 11
Further
to
proposal
10, in
considering
amendments
to
its
zoning by- law, it is proposed
that
Council
shall have regard
for:
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a)
the provision
of a site rehabilitation
plan;
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b) the
provision
of
adequate
separation
distances
from
adjacent
and abutting
uses;
c)
the provision of runoff and sediment control measures;
d) the
provision. of
adequate
financial
security
to
ensure
compliance
with the site rehabilitation
plan;
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e) the location, design
and
number of driveway
access
points;
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Preamble
To promote sustained economic growth for the city of Dieppe and to make it an attractive place
in which to live, implementing
favourable
conditions for attracting and retaining commercial
investment
and
creating
job
opportunities
is
essential,
as
is raising
the
tax
base.. We want
to
create an environment
where existing and developing
businesses can prosper and grow. Our
goal
is to develop
an attractive
community
and provide
high- quality facilities
and services,
thereby
attracting
and
retaining
a qualified
workforce
and
ensuring
prosperous
economic
development.
Objectives
1) To promote the City of Dieppe as a dynamic urban development centre.
2) To build a strong, diversified and sustainable economy in the target areas.
3) To broaden the city' s economic and employment growth potential in order to provide
residents with an excellent quality of life.
4) To develop and maintain regional economic development partnerships.
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Economic development policies and proposals
Dynamic btisiness environment
Policy. 1
It shall
be a policy of Council
to provide
a dynamic
business
environment
in
order to promote sustainable economic development.
Strategic econotnic development framework
Policy. 2
It shall be a policy of Council to promote
a strategic framework for providing
municipal
services
effectively
and
efficiently. This
framework
would
also
facilitate a profitable development method for promoting sustainable economic
growth.
Proposal. 1
It is proposed that Council develop an economic development
strategy to serve as a complement to the Municipal
Development
Plan and to provide guidance on sustainable
economic development.
Diversified, sustainable economy
Policy.3
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to look for opportunities to diversify
the local and regional economic base by promoting and attracting value- added
business.
Property tax base
Policy.4
To foster growth of the property tax base, it shall be a policy of Council to:
a) commit to broadening its commercial and industrial property tax bases to
keep the municipal tax rate at a level competitive with that of other
municipalities.
b) look to provide municipal services that reflect the capacity of the property
tax base and the level of quality of life in order to foster growth and
development.
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8. 0 Urban design
Preamble
Urban
design
combines
functional
and practical
requirements
and development
components
to
form
a functional, agreeable
urban
environment
from
an
esthetic
perspective.
It must
be
understood
that urban
design
refers to the urban
landscape
that affects
a multitude
of factors
such as public safety, esthetic appearance of the built framework, and urban fabric.
Urban design objectives must strengthen the directions in the Municipal Development
Plan
while considering the importance of urban art in popular locations in the city.
Design
draws
upon
subjective
issues
related
to
visual
character,
esthetics,
land
use
compatibility, and qualitative aspects. The seasonal character ( e.g. snowfall) must be taken into
consideration. Design policies are in addition to the policies that apply to each land designation
and
are therefore
found
in
secondary
plans, downtown
revitalization
plans, development
permit applications, and standards in zoning by- laws and other municipal documents.
Design
policies
must
be
used
as guidelines
and
their
implementation
must
be
focused
on
collaboration
between proponents, property owners, residents, the municipality and the other
levels
of government
with
regard to preparing
and
reviewing
development
proposals
and
community improvement
plans.
Objectives
1)
To
contribute
to
the
City
of
Dieppe'
s
quality
of
life by
creating
a
safe,
attractive,
stimulating, accessible, and barrier free environment in which to live and work;
2) Fostering good design of the urban environment contributes to creating a " Sense of
Place and Identity" and strengthens
Dieppe' s attractiveness; and
3) To ensure that all new development is carried out in a manner that enhances the City of
Dieppe' s image of a high quality environment.
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Urban design policies and proposals
Promoting a high- quality built p-amework
Policy.1
It shall be a policy of Council to promote developments and a high- quality built
environment
by incorporating
urban design provisions to the zoning by- law.
Proposal. 1
It is proposed that Council develop urban design guidelines to
serve as a complement to the Municipal Development Plan and
to provide guidance on development proposals.
Proposal. 2
It is proposed that Council review and revise the zoning by- law
when necessary, in order to support the direction of this Plan.
Proposal. 3
It is proposed that Council review and revise the subdivision
by-
law when necessary, in order to guarantee that the subdivision
standards are in conformity with its urban design objectives.
Urban design policies
Policy. 2
It shall be
a policy of Council
to ensure that, while
reviewing
development
proposals for approval purposes, the City of Dieppe and the PAC apply the
following design policies in future developments.
Natural characteristics
a)
Council must attempt to ensure that developments integrate existing
natural
aspects
into their design. These aspects
include streams, rivers,
ravines, wooded areas, marshlands, parks and heritage landscapes
located
on development sites or in areas adjacent to them. These new
developments must maintain or promote natural characteristics for them to
be conserved.
Heritage
resources
b) New development
design must promote the preservation, restoration
and
improvement
of the heritage
characteristics
listed.
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Architectural
design
c) The building and development review processes will encourage a high
standard of building design. New buildings will be required to be
compatible with their surrounding urban pattern ( ie, density, form, bulk,
height, setbacks, spacing and materials), while at the same time
accommodating
a gradual evolution of architectural and building forms
within the built environment. It is important that buildings within the
downtown/
central commercial area have superior building design and
materials to enhance the image of quality.
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Landscape
and buffer zone development
d) Landscape design must be promoted in all new developments so that lands
being built on, parking areas and urban landscapes can become or remain
esthetically attractive. The compatibility of residential areas with adjacent
non- residential areas must be promoted through developing outside spaces
and through corrective measures such as installing visual screens or fences.
Public green
spaces
e) The municipality must establish an active, attractive network of public
spaces by ensuring mutually strengthening
connections between these open
spaces and the types of housing that surround them, and with the trails,
bike paths or natural corridors that link them.
Viewpoints and scenic lookouts
f) Viewpoints and scenic lookouts over the natural and built environments
must be preserved and promoted where possible.
Barrier Free Access
g) New buildings and public spaces and the retrofitting of existing buildings
shall be designed
to be accessible
to all persons
Gateways
and Landmarks
h) Council may identify certain locations as gateways into the city or into parts
of the city, and shall require distinctive design forms at these locations.
Council may identify locations, particularly at entrances into established
communities, as having landmark significance and shall ensure that these
are retained through design measures. In terms of the long term
sustainability of gateways and landmarks, the governance and maintenance
of these features can be dealt with through Development Agreements that
are
part
of rezoning
and subdivision
application
processes ( e. g. Land for
Public
Purposes);
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Respecting urban traditions for streets and housing blocks
i)
The street must be maintained
as a main public space. The setback that
is
characteristic of the buildings and demarcates the street and the public
environment
must be maintained.
Streetscapes
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j) The character of the street environment
shall be enhanced through the
integrated
design of sites, buildings, streets and streetscape
improvements.
Existing streets shall be examined for their qualities as pedestrian spaces
and visual links as well as carriers of traffic, and guidelines may be adopted
to enhance
these
qualities.
Traffic calming
j
k) "
Traffic-calming" measures shall be implemented in certain areas to
enhance the potential for pedestrian safety, through reduced speeds and
road widths and on- street parking;
Intersections
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1)
Council shall place particular emphasis on the design of intersections
of
major roads in the city as marking major entrances into nearby
neighbourhoods, and may require design measures that define these
intersections;
Transit- and pedestrian- oriented development
m) All public oriented developments shall be designed having regard for public
transit and pedestrian oriented accessibility, convenience and comfort;
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Utilities
n) Lands are required for public and private utility services such as electricity,
water and sewage facilities, gas and oil pipelines, communications
equipment and telephone lines. The manner and location that these
services are provided may have certain impacts on the surrounding area.
Utility facilities shall be located in a manner that minimizes adverse visual,
environmental, health and safety impacts. The city also encourages the
provision of underground wiring services at the front lot or rear lot lines
with greater emphasis within the central business district and new
commercial
areas;
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Parking areas
o) The location, amount, position and design of parking areas shall be
reviewed to minimize their potential to erode the qualities of the public
streetscape, and to lessen their visual impact. Council shall require
landscaped screening in the design of large parking lots. Council encourages
where possible and feasible the development of underground or structural
parking facilities in the Downtown and other areas of the city where
required;
Integrating
artwork
p) Treat architecture
as an art form and integrate
artwork
into the
architectural framework and into major public locations.
Lighting
q) Council must enhance the safety and beauty of the urban environment by
requiring that lighting of private and public property be of appropriate
quality, intensity and design. When lighting is installed in parking areas, the
light source must not produce a harmful glare; the light must be kept in
large part on private sites and the light mechanisms and poles or towers
must be compatible with the scale of neighbouring buildings. light from
commercial
areas
must
not encroach
on residential
areas.
Signage
r) The streetscape shall be enhanced by using signs which are integrated into
the streetscape and into the design style of the development;
Other site elements
s) Buildings shall be designed and positioned so that elements such as shipping
and loading areas, transformers, meters and garbage bins are appropriately
screened from public streets. Garbage shall be stored inside the building
where
appropriate;
Rainwater
management
t) The City shall endeavour to ensure that modern stormwater management
techniques
are employed
in the design and implementation
of development
to control quantity, quality and velocity of urban runoff and that these
facilities are designed in an aesthetic manner;
u) Council shall also, as a general policy, implement the following urban design
objectives to ensure public safety, aesthetic appearance and functionality of
development. When Council and the Planning Advisory Committee are
reviewing development proposals, they shall have regard for the following
urban design considerations:
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i)
vehicular
access
and egress
areas are to be located
and situated
in a
manner
that will not
impede
vehicular
traffic
on streets
and
roads,
and are located to minimize vehicular and pedestrian conflicts;
ii)
where the opportunity is present, shared access and egress points are
to be encouraged between adjacent compatible uses;
iii) required parking areas in all commercial, industrial, institutional, and
the medium density residential areas, accommodating more than four
4) vehicles, shall be paved or chip sealed;
iv) appropriate forms of natural or man- made screening material shall be
placed between commercial, industrial and residential land uses;
v) the planting and maintenance
of trees and green areas along streets
and public open spaces; and
NO
that integration, without physical barriers such as major roadways or
fencing which can limit pedestrian
access to community facilities, is
assured
for residential
areas.
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9. 0 Transportation
Preamble
Prosperous
cities require
an efficient, affordable
transportation
system that maximizes
overall
accessibility while providing a wide range of modes of transportation. The City is also aware
that a safe and effective roads system does not harm residents' quality of life or the safety of
people
who
choose
other
modes
of transportation.
Just as important is the fact that people' s mobility takes on many forms and a wide range of
modes of transportation must be considered. This Includes vehicle use, biking, walking and
public
transit. Special
attention
must
be
given
to
providing
facilities
for
all
modes
of
transportation.
Objectives
1) To create an integrated, complete
and sustainable
multimodal
transportation
system.
2) To ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods within the City of
Dieppe.
3) To coordinate land use planning and transportation.
4) To promote
the development
and improvement
of regional
modes of transportation.
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Transportation policies and proposals
Transportation plans
Policy. 1
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage
planning initiatives that target an
integrated,
complete
and
sustainable
multimodal
transportation
system
through
the
Transportation
Plan, the
Active
Transportation
Plan
and
the
Destination 2040 Transportation Plan.
Proposal. 1
It is proposed that Council maintain and revise, if necessary the
Transportation
Plan, the
Active
Transportation
Plan
and
the
Destination
2040
Regional
Transportation
Plan
as
a
complement to the Municipal Development
Plan and to provide
guidance on transportation.
Multimodal
transportation
system
Policy.2
It shall
be
a policy of Council to acknowledge
all modes of transportation,
including walking, biking, bus, car, train and plane, as essential components of
the general transportation
system.
Planning an accessible community
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that the transportation system aspects
incorporate
standards for persons with reduced mobility.
Transportation
system improvements
and planning
Policy.4
It shall be a policy of Council to work with the various levels of government and
other stakeholders to improve the quality of the transportation
system.
Complete streets
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage the development of complete streets
in order
to promote
a
healthy, safe
and
high- quality
environment
and
to
facilitate
the
integration
of active
modes
of transportation
into
the
roads
system.
Proposal. 2
It is proposed that Council ensure that a study is conducted to
examine how the complete streets concept can be integrated
into the city' s street systems.
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Active transportation policies and proposals
Active transportation
Policy.6
It shall be a policy of Council to maintain
a walking
and biking trails system to
encourage active transportation.
Proposal. 3
It is proposed that Council persuade the Government of New
Brunswick
to
provide
safe
paths
for
pedestrians
who
cross
provincial highways ( 15 and 2).
Active Transportation
Plan
Policy. 7
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that facilities are planned for cyclists and
pedestrians through the Active Transportation Plan, zoning by- law provisions,
and other municipal documents.
Proposal. 4
It is proposed
that Council
create
safe, convenient
traffic
and
passage
conditions for pedestrians
and
cyclists
based
on the
corridors
identified
and set out
in the Active Transportation
Plan and other municipal documents.
Interconnected
active
transportation
system
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to collaborate
with private property owners
and
proponents
to ensure
connectivity
of the trails
system
between
the various
residential
and commercial
areas, parks and other major facilities
and land uses.
Proposal.5
It
is
proposed
that
Council
consider
asking
proponents
to
provide
new
sidewalk
infrastructure
in
areas
where
major
development projects are being carried out.
Proposal. 6
It
is
proposed
that
Council
encourage, when
possible
and
desirable, proponents
of
new
residential
subdivisions
to
provide lands to integrate a community trail network within the
subdivision
and
that
can
ensure
that
community
trails
are
connected to the main trails system.
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Public transit policies and proposals
Public transit service
Policy. 9
It shall
be
a policy of Council to acknowledge
that public transit
is
a major
component of the transportation system.
Policy. 10
It shall
be
a policy of Council to work with
Codiac Transpo to promote
a
sustainable
public
transit
system.
Proposal.
7
It is proposed that Council persuade Codiac Transpo to consider
beneficial improvements to the regional public transit system,
namely by:
a) continuously promoting public transit use;
b) continuously assessing the public transit system in order to
make required changes to schedules;
c)
integrating
urban
and
intercity
public transit
in order
to
provide an efficient and practical system;
d) creating park-and- ride facilities;
e) establishing public transit vehicle stop lanes or accessways
in order to reduce traffic slowdowns
to a minimum
on high-
traffic arterials and collectors;
f) constructing
improved
areas
where
public transit
vehicles
can turn around at the end of their routes;
g) supporting
the
implementation
of
strategic
road
improvement projects.
Proposal. 8
It is proposed that Council persuade Codiac Transpo to provide
adequate
facilities
at
stops
to
ensure
user
comfort.
When
demand
justifies
it, Council
can
consider
installing
cement
platforms, benches, shelters or other facilities and commodities
at public
transit
stops.
Transit- oriented
development(
TOD)
Policy. 11
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage transit- oriented development by
promoting
higher- density development
near transit stops along arterials
and
collectors.
Proposal. 9
It
is proposed
that Council
require that all new development
projects promote public transit traffic and use by:
a)
ensuring that areas with a large workforce provide facilities
suited to public transit and promoting
its use;
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b)
scheduling
public
transit
routes
on
easily
accessible
roadways;
c) locating
developments
likely to generate
high demand
for
public
transit
services
near
public
transit
routes
and
facilities.
Road transportation
system policies and proposals
Public street hierarchy
Policy. 12
It shall be a policy of Council to provide an arterial, collector and local street
network that meets the municipality' s transportation
needs during the planning
period indicated on the proposed future roads map in this Plan ( Appendix A- 2).
Policy. 13
For purposes of this Plan, it shall be a policy of Council to use the following
definitions
Highway: These routes take on high traffic volumes from of all types of
vehicle travelling at high speeds. Access to adjacent lands is controlled.
Arterial: The main
role of these
routes
is to ensure
a high volume
of
vehicle traffic travelling at medium or low speeds. They are most often
connected
to other arterials, collectors
or highways. Access to adjacent
lands its usually controlled.
Collector: The
role of these
routes
is to ensure
access
to adjacent
properties
and allow vehicle traffic between
collectors, local roads and
arterials.
Local route: The main function of these routes is to ensure direct access
to individual properties. These routes normally have low traffic volumes,
ensure traffic over short distances
and are connected to other local
routes
or collectors.
Proposo1. 10
It
is
proposed
that
Council
indicate
the
future
location
of
arterials and collectors in Appendix A- 2 as
a general guideline
governing street location when land is subdivided.
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Truck
routes
Policy. 14
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to designate, improve
and maintain
truck
routes
so
that
high- flow
commercial
traffic
is
directed
outside
of
residential
areas and the heart of the city by way of signs and regulations.
Landscape development along arterials
Policy. 15
It shall be a policy of Council to focus on the esthetics of city arterials and to
create
an attractive
landscape.
Proposol. 11
It is proposed
that
Council
enhance
the
esthetic
character
of
arterials
and
collectors
through
the
Tree
Code-
Policy Z- 1 and
other municipal documents.
Controlled access
Policy.16
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure controlled access through By-law C-13: A
By-low Relating to the Establishment of Controlled Access Streets Within the City
of Dieppe.
Proposa1. 12
It
is
proposed
that, , Council maintain
and revise if necessary
By- law
C- 13: A
By- low
Relating
to
the
Establishment
of
Controlled
Access
Streets
Within
the City of Dieppe
to ensure
adequate
access
to arterials
and
collectors.
Proposol. 13
It is proposed
that Council
work with the Government
of New
Brunswick
to
provide
adequate,
esthetic
noise
barriers
with
berms, acoustic screens and vegetation to mitigate the impact
of noise from the provincial highway ( Highway 15).
Deferred Widening
Policy. 17
It shall be a policy of Council to develop a deferred widening by- law, if needed,
regulating all developments adjacent to arterials and collectors in order to:
a)
plan possible road widening;
b) improve street safety and functionality;
c) plan adequate buffer zones for adjacent uses, if necessary.
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Dieppe
Boulevard
extension
Policy.18
It shall be a policy of Council to review the Municipal
Development
Plan later,
once construction
of the
Dieppe
Boulevard
extension
is completed, and
to
amend the
MDP or carry out
a development
project to ensure that lands
adjacent
to
the
boulevard
have
a
designation
that
reflects
this
area' s
commercial
development
potential.
Air and rail transport policies and proposals
Greater
Moncton
International
Airport
Policy. 19
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge
the importance
of the Greater
Moncton International Airport with regard to providing the connections that
residents and businesses need.
Proposal. 14
It
is
proposed
that
Council
work
with
Greater
Moncton
International
Airport
management
to
promote
the
airport' s
growth and its contribution, along with that of the commercial
air service, to the city of Dieppe and the greater Moncton
area.
Proposal. 15
It
is
proposed
that
Council
continue
to take the
necessary
measures to limit use of lands that are more sensitive to noise
coming from airport- related activities.
Rail transportation
Policy. 20
Acknowledging the rail service' s importance to economic development, as well
as its convenient geographic location, it shall be a policy of Council to continue
to support
initiatives
to ensure
adequate
access to passenger
and
freight
rail
service
in the region.
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10. 0 Municipal services and infrastructure
Preamble
Municipal infrastructure that helps the City of Dieppe operate well includes the municipal water
system, sewer system, surface water management system, solid waste management system, and
other public services ( gas, cable, telecommunications)
provided by other entities than the City.
Municipal services and infrastructures are essential aspects that enable a city to operate well. The
Provision, management
and maintenance
of these services and infrastructures
are related to how
the municipality grows. Their quality is a factor in attracting new development in our community.
Objectives
1) To better understand the potential impacts of climate change on city infrastructures.
2) To provide municipal services that meet current and future community needs, including
a supply of high- quality water
in
sufficient quantities with
adequate
distribution
pressure.
3) To
provide
a
surface
water
and
sewer
system
that
includes
wastewater
treatment
facilities, meets
current
and
future
community
needs
and
is
in
conformity
with
acceptable
environmental
standards.
4) To ensure solid waste collection and participate actively in the recycling program.
5) To work with public utility service providers in order to supply the necessary services to
meet residents' and businesses' needs while reducing conflict with other land uses and
the
environment.
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Municipal service and infrastructure policies and proposals
Municipal infrastructures and climate change
Policy. I
It shall
be
a policy of Council to develop
strategic
long- term approaches
for
managing
risk and the potential
impacts of climate change on infrastructures.
The
results
of
these
efforts
will
be
used
to
update
municipal
planning
documents.
Drinking water policies and proposals
Water supply
Policy. 2
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to purchase drinking water from the
City of Moncton
under the water supply agreement
between the cities of
Moncton
and Dieppe
and the Town of Riverview.
Policy. 3
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to support preserving the Turtle Creek
watershed
as
a protected
area
that
constitutes
a
major
water
source
for the
region.
Policy. 4
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage protecting water source wellfields in
the
Lakeville region
in order to make it a protected
area and
a major water
source to meet the region' s long- term needs.
Regional
water services
commission
Policy. 5
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage
forming
a regional water services
commission
for the cities of Moncton
and Dieppe and the town of Riverview.
Proposal. 1
It is proposed that Council study the feasibility of implementing
a system to supply water from wellfields on municipal land in
the Lakeville region.
Proposal. 2
It
is
proposed
that
Council,
along
with
the
neighbouring
municipalities
of Moncton
and Riverview, study the feasibility
of implementing a regional water services commmission for the
cities of Moncton
and Dieppe
and the town
of Riverview.
Water Master Plan
Policy. 6
It shall be a policy of Council to use the standards and guidelines in the Water
Master Plan to provide guidance on managing drinking water infrastructures.
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Policy. 7
It shall
be
a policy of Council
to consider
implementing
the monitoring
and
operating procedures stated in the Water Master Plan.
Proposal. 3
It is proposed that Council
review the standards
and guidelines
in
the
Water
Master
Plan, as
needed,
in
consultation
with
stakeholders.
Renewing water distribution system infrastructure
Policy. 8
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage improving and extending the water
distribution
system
in
accordance
with
demand
trends
and
development
projects within the urban boundary.
Policy.9
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage a proactive approach to conservation
and to targeted
investment
in the water
distribution
system
in order to achieve
greater water system
efficiency.
t is proposed that Council require
proponents
to contribute
to the
costs
of
renewing
the
required
infrastructure
when
domestic
water flow necessary
for firefighting
is inadequate
for specific
development project needs.
Proposal. 4
It is proposed that Council look at the possibility of installing
water
meters
on
all
residential
buildings
and
properties
to
encourage drinking water conservation.
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Wastewater
collection
and treatment
policies
and proposals
Greater Moncton
Wastewater
Commission -
TransAqua
Policy. 10
It shall be a policy of Council to continue to be an active member of the Greater
Moncton
Wastewater
Commission ( TransAqua) and to support its initiatives.
Policy. 11
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure, through TransAqua activities, that
wastewater
discharged
into
the
Petitcodiac
River
meets
or
exceeds
the
standards set by the Department of Environment and Local Government.
Proposal. 5
It is proposed
that Council
ensure that TransAqua
increase the
capacity of its system
in order to meet development
project
needs so that the city of Dieppe' s development will not be
hindered
by insufficient
capacity. Financial constraints that will
enable sewer rates to remain
within the provincial
average for
municipalities of similar size must be taken into consideration.
Sanitary Sewer Master Plan
Policy. 12
It shall be a policy of Council to use the standards and guidelines in the Sanitary
Sewer
Master
Plan
to
provide
guidance
on
sanitary
sewer
infrastructure
management.
Proposal. 6
It is proposed that Council continuously review the standards
and guidelines in the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and consult
stakeholders
when
necessary.
Renewing sanitary sewer system infrastructure
Policy. 13
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that improvements or updates are made
to the system
in order to maintain
a level of service
acceptable
to users.
Policy. 14
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage improving and extending the sanitary
sewer
system
in accordance
with demand
trends
and development
projects
within the urban boundary.
Proposal. 7
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
improvements
or
updates
are
made to the
sanitary
sewer
system
in order to
maintain
a level
of service
acceptable
to
users
and to
meet
future demand.
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Proposal. 8
It
is proposed that Council ensure that expected flow from
domestic
and trunk sewers
is
checked
when development
permit
applications
are
submitted
in
order
to
prevent
the
existing sanitary sewer system from overflowing.
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Surface
water
policies
and proposals
Surface
water management
plan
Policy. 15
It shall
be
a
policy
of Council
to
develop
and
maintain
a
surface
water
management
master plan
in order to provide guidance
on the management
of
surface water and flood- vulnerable areas.
Best surface
water management
practices
Policy. 16
It shall be a policy of Council to protect stream, river, and significant wetlands
water quality by ensuring that:
a)
increased
flow
likely
to
be
caused
by
new
development
projects
is
minimized
through
zero- net surface
water management
practices, rainwater
retention
ponds
and
other
appropriate
surface
water
management
techniques;
b) all necessary
provincial
authorizations, including
regulations for removing
the watercourse
and wetlands boundary, were obtained
before
a permit
was issued for development projects;
c) recommendations
are developed on methods for reducing erosion
and
sedimentation caused by construction.
Policy. 17
It shall
be
a policy of Council to encourage
use of retention
ponds or other
appropriate
surface
water
management
techniques
as
much
as
possible
in
order to reduce erosion and control flooding along natural drainage ways.
Policy. 18
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that downstream effects on the storm
sewer system are taken into account when new projects are reviewed.
Proposal. 9
It is proposed that Council review the possibility of introducing
new
alternative
surface
water
management
measures,
including those recognized
as best management
practices.
Proposal. 10
It
is
proposed
that
Council
ensure
that
retention
pond
construction
is developed
in
strategic
locations,
which
would
allow some solids to settle before being discharged into natural
watercourses
and would
also be an effective way of retaining
water after heavy rains or a fast snow melt.
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Corrective methods related to surface water
Policy. 19
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that proponents cover the costs of all
corrective
measures
related
to
surface
water
flow
deemed
necessary
for
minimizing
the impact
of surface
water
on natural flow paths, surrounding
lands, and infrastructures.
Proposol. 11
It is proposed that Council uphold municipal by- law provisions
related to surface water flow corrective measures.
Grading
Policy. 20
It shall be a policy of Council to ensure that grading
is done in new subdivisions
and
on
new
infill
developments
through
a
subdivision
agreement
by
incorporating provisions to the subdivision by- law.
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Solid waste management
policies and proposals
Solid waste management
Policy. 21
It shall be
a policy of Council to continue participating with the Southeast
Regional
Service Commission
and to continue sending its solid waste to the
facility operated by the Commission.
Policy. 22
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge the importance of improving solid
waste management
by persuading the Southeast
Regional
Service Commission
to develop
a long- term
solid
waste
reduction
plan
consisting
of concrete,
measurable objectives that may be checked periodically and to educate the
population
on the
objectives
set.
Policy. 23
It shall be a policy of Council to acknowledge the importance of solid waste
management
by persuading
City of Dieppe operational
services, the public and
the business
sector, all of which
generate
solid waste, to maintain
the source
separation
program for organics, compostables
and recyclables.
Policy. 24
It shall be a policy of Council to encourage
all residents to adopt and maintain
ecological practices, including reducing, reusing and recycling waste.
Proposal. 12
It is proposed that Council develop
a strategy in collaboration
with
the
Southeast
Regional
Service
Commission
in order
to
provide a waste sorting service to commercial and institutional
sectors and to multi- family dwellings.
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Public services policies and proposals
Public
services
Policy.25
It shall be
a policy of Council to encourage undergrounding of electrical,
telephone
and
cable transmission
lines
in street
rights- of-way to the extent
possible.
Proposal. 13
It
is proposed that when
aboveground
services
have to
be
provided, transmission
lines
should
generally
be
installed
to
reduce
negative
effects
on
esthetics
and
the
environment.
Aboveground
transmission
lines should
be implemented
on the
rear boundary of lands to the extent possible.
Policy. 26
It shall be a policy of Council to work with NB Power to ensure adequate lighting
of public ways in the city.
Policy.27
It shall be a policy of Council to work with natural gas providers to provide
service to residents.
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