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Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan
By-law No. 300-34
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- MUNICIPAL
PLAN
BY-LAW
N0. 300-34
WHEREAS
the Council
of the Town of Riverview
has the authority
vested in by Section
24 of the Community
PlanningAct,
AND WHEREAS
the process has been undertaken
to perform
an adoption
and a new
By-law
has been proposed,
THEREFORE
BE IT ENACTED
by the Town of Riverview
under the authority
vested
in it by the Community
PlarmingAct
as follows:
(1) A Municipal
Plan for the physical,
social and economic
development
of the
municipality
be hereby adopted.
(2) Chapters 1 through 14 of the document,
hereto attached, entitled "Town
of
Riverview
Municipal
Plan", as well as, Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F constitute
the Municipal
Plan mentioned
in subsection
(1).
(3) By-law
No.300-33
is hereby repealed.
READ FIRST TIME
this 14th day of October, 2025.
READ SECOND TIME
this 10th day of November, 2025.
READ THIRD
TIME and ENACTED
this 10th day of November, 2025.
TOWN
CLERK
Mareika
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Table of Contents
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
.................................
CHAPTER
1 : INTRODUCTION...........
1.O
Introduction...
CHAPTER
2: PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT
GOALS
2.O
Planning
and Development
Goals.
CHAPTER
3: GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT
...
3.O
General Development.
3.1
Community
Development
and Strategic
Economic
Development
Initiatives................
3.2
Growth Management
- The Urban Growth Boundary.................................
3.3
Municipal
Boundary
Study.
CHAPTER
4: INFRASTRUCTURE
AND MUNICIPAL
SERVICES.
Municipal
Infrastructure
Water............
Storm Sewer..
Sanitary
Sewage.......
Solid Waste Disposal.
Utilities
Radiocommunication
Facilities
Transportation
and Connectivity
Public Transit..
4.8
Rail and Air Transport.............................
4.9
Infrastructure
Cost Recovery
CHAPTER
5: RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
5.O Residential
Development
Policies...............
5.1 Developing
Beautiful
and Complete
Neighbourhoods..
5.2
Principles
for Residential
Development.......
5.3. Residential
Designation..................................
5.4 Low Rise Residential
Development...................
5.5
Mid Rise and High Rise Residential
Development..
CHAPTER
6: COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT..........
6.O
Commercial
Development..........
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page ii
6. 1 Town Centre.
6.2 Mixed Use
CHAPTER
7: RURAL AREAS.
7.O
Rural Area Development
7.1
Rural Residential
Subdivisions
7.2
Rural Uses.
7.3
Dwelling Group Zone.
CHAPTER
8: INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
8.0
Industrial
Development.
8.1
Existing Industrial
Uses
8.2
Business
& Knowledge
Parks
CHAPTER
9: FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
AREAS.
CHAPTER
10: PARKS, OPEN SPACES
AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
10.O
Parks, Open Spaces and Recreational
Facilities
CHAPTER
11 : INSTITUTIONAL
AND PUBLIC
SERVICES
11 .0
Institutional
and Public Services
11.1
Protective
Services.
CHAPTER
12: ENVIRONMENT
12.O
Environmental
Policies
12.1
EnvironmentallySensitiveAreas
12.2
Compatible
Uses
12.3
Provincial
Regulations
12.4
Watercourse
Protection
CHAPTER
13: URBAN DESIGN
13.O
Urban Design Policies
13.I
Signage
Policies
CHAPTER
14: IMPLEMENTATION
14.O
Implementation
Policies.
14. I
Development
Approvals
and Amendments.
14.2
Traffic Studies.
14.3
Municipal
Organization
and Governance
SCHEDULE
A: GENERALIZED
FUTURE
LAND USE MAP.
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Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page iii
SCHEDULE
B: SECONDARY
PLANNING
AREA: GUNNINGSVILLE,
BRIDGEDALE,
AND
ROBERTSON
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SCHEDULE
C: SECONDARY
PLANNING
AREA: WEST RIVERVIEW.
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SCHEDULE
D: FUTURE
ROADS MAP
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SCHEDULE
E: 5-YEAR
CAPIT
AL BUDGET.
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SCHEDULE
F: GLOSSARY
OF TERMS.
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Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page iv
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Riverview
is located
within the
traditional,
unceded
territory
of the
Mi'kmaq
Peoples.
This territory
is covered
by the
"Treaties
of Peace and Friendship"
which the Wabanaki
People
first
signed
with the British Crown in 1725.
The treaties
did not deal with the
surrender
of lands and resources
but in
fact recognized
the Wabanaki
title and
established
the rules for what was to
be an ongoing
relationship
between
nations.
We affirm our commitment
and
responsibility
in improving
relationships
between
nations,
and to improving
our
own understanding
of local Indigenous
Peoples
and their cultures.
CHAPTER
1: INTRODUCTION
1.0
Introduction
This plan is prepared
under the provisions
of Section 21 of the Community
Planning
Act, S.N.B
2017, c.l9, Province
of New Brunswick.
This document
constitutes
the Municipal
Plan for the
Town of Riverview.
It replaces
and repeals the Municipal
Development
Plan adopted by Town
Council on September
9, 2013, being By-law No. 300-33.
The objective
of this Plan is to establish
policies and proposals
which will guide and encourage
the orderly physical, social, economic,
and environmental
development
of the Town of Riverview
(the Town) and promote
mobility, emergency
preparedness,
and resiliency.
This Plan guides all
future use of land within the Town. The Plan has a 20-year
implementation
horizon and is in effect
for a maximum
of ten years prior to a full review. It is written to be flexible and provide procedures
for adapting
to changing
circumstances
over time. Nevertheless,
periodic amendments
to this
document
may
be
required
over
time
and
Council
shall
confer
with
its
Planning
Advisory
Committee
regarding
any proposed
amendments.
The
2025
review
and
update
of the
Town's
Municipal
Plan required
updating
background
information
including
the examination
of land use issues to ensure that the objectives
and policies
of the Municipal
Plan remain current. The Town also prepared
a Housing Needs Assessment
to
align policies of the Plan with housing projections
as well as a building height and massing
study.
To assist with this process, the Town of Riverview
established
a Plan Review Committee
made
up of representatives
of the general public, Council, Town administrative
staff, and members
of
the
Southeast
Regional
Service
Commission
(Plan360).
Dillon
Consulting
Limited
was
also
employed
to support Plan 360 with the drafting of the Plan. The work involved
with the review of
the Municipal
Plan consisted
of four main components:
background
review and analysis; public
and
stakeholder
consultation;
preparation
of
Municipal
Plan By-law;
and
the
formal
by-law
adoption
process.
Several important
planning ISSUES are identified
in this Plan which may require more detailed
studies.
The Plan therefore
provides
a basis to undertake
planning initiatives
during its period of
implementation
and provides
for continuity
and consistency
where a wide range of activities
are
occurring.
How to Read and Use this Plan
This Municipal
Plan is a long-range,
Forward-thinking
Plan, which describes
Riverview's
planning
vision.
Based
on
more detailed
planning goals and objectives,
this
Plan outlines
Riverview's
planning
policies and proposals.
It is also important
to note that while various sections
of the Plan
contain preamble
statements
or contain statements
on intended vision, and outline goals and
objectives,
these are intended
to assist with setting the context
for the policies and proposals
that
follow.
Town or Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 1
To successfully
facilitate
and implement
the policies and proposals
of this Plan and to properly
identify which apply to a particular
proposed
development,
it is important
to read and to become
Familiar with this document
in its entirety.
Throughout
this Municipal
Plan, policies
and proposals
are either stated in a manner
that conveys
intent or is preceded
by a heading entitled "Policy" or "Proposal".
Examples
of intent include:
"Council
shall... , ...lt shall be the intention
of Council to..."
or "... the following
proposals
reflect
Council's
priorities...
. Policies are identified
by "Policy"
followed by appropriate
numbering
(ex:
Policy
5.1.2) whereas
proposals
are identified by "Proposal"
followed by numbering
in keeping
with the relevant
Policy (ex: Proposal
5.1.3).
The policies and proposals
of this Plan have special meaning
within the context
of the Community
Planning
Act (the Act). Development
undertaken
by the Town of Riverview
cannot be contrary
to
the policies and proposals
of this Plan. Also, neither the Province
nor any person can carry out
an
undertaking
or any development
that is in any manner inconsistent
or at variance
with a
proposal
in this Plan.
This Plan includes a 5-year Capital Works Budget in Schedule
E that details those actions that
Council proposes
to be taken to help implement
the Plan. The Act does not require Council or the
Province
of New Brunswick
to carry out any proposals
in the Plan or actions listed in this schedule.
While efforts have been made to use plain language
as much as possible
in this document,
there
may be times when a specific
word or phrase is required.
A glossary
is provided
in Schedule
F.
Please note that the terms "Municipal
Plan" and "Plan" are used interchangeably
throughout
this
By-law, and both are intended
to refer equally to this By-law.
Amendments
to this Plan
Municipal
Plans are long-term
plans that should be monitored
and adjusted
to better meet the
needs of the community
over time as conditions
change and new information
becomes
available.
Amendments
to this Plan may be made by Riverview
Town Council following
the plan amendment
process
outlined in the Act.
Future
Reviews
of this Plan
The Act requires
Municipal
Plans to be reviewed
periodically
to ensure that they continue
to meet
the goals and aspirations
of the municipality.
To allow the time to fully appreciate
the effectiveness
of the policies and proposals
outlined herein, Council is required to review this Municipal
Plan no
later than ten years from its commencement.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 2
CHAPTER
2: PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT
GOALS
2.O
Planning
and Development
Goals
The Municipal
Plan must address "Where
the Community
is at and Where it wants to be in the
Future." Insights from the background
studies have revealed
trends and opportunities
that are
significantly
tied to the past and provide a sound basis for the community
to capitalize
on in the
future,
The Town is highly regarded
by its residents
and the wider region for its strong community
values,
peaceful
neighbourhoods,
access to amenities,
and its scenic physical assets-particularly
the
Petitcodiac
River.
The
Town's
human
scale
of development
supports
a
high
quality
of life,
fostering
an
unparalleled
sense
or
belonging
and
community.
These
attributes
have
Firmly
established
Riverview
as a vibrant community
within the Greater
Moncton area, renowned
for its
amenities
and charm.
Looking forward, Riverview
stands on the brink of a transformative
change. The introduction
of
new infrastructure
developments,
including
enhancements
in East Riverview
and other key areas,
marks a turning point in the Town's connectivity
and capacity
for growth. These advancements
will
significantly
bolster
Riverview's
accessibility
and
economic
integration
within
the
region,
unlocking
new and exciting
opportunities
for development
and prosperity.
This
Municipal
Plan
acknowledges
the
Town's
emerging
role
as
a
key player
in
advancing
regional prosperity
while maintaining
its distinctive
character.
The Plan aspires to equip Council
and
the
community
with
the
strategies,
tools,
and
policies
needed
to
realize
the
Town
of
Riverview's
vision:
aaRiverview
is a dynamic
community
where people
thrive,
businesses
prosper,
and the
natural
environment
is balanced
with growth,
providing
a high quality
of life for a//."
Population
dynamics,
such as household
size, families,
structure,
and age will affect the demand
for traditional
forms of housing. Council recognizes
these changes
as opportunities
for further
development.
Additionally,
the delivery of essential
services
will have to adapt to the evolving
needs of its current and future residents.
New residential
neighbourhoods
will be cost-efficient
and thoughtfully
planned,
logically integrated
with one another. Existing and future streets will
provide safe and efficient movement
for vehicles,
pedestrians,
and cyclists, with provisions
for
convenient
public transit.
To focus the community's
efforts, the Town must adopt goals which demonstrate
and describe
the communities'
vision for the future. The following
strategic
statements
form the foundation
of
this plan. They are formed from careful review of research,
discussions
with Town Council and
Staff,
consultation
with
the
Plan Review
Committee,
and
engagement
with
residents
and
stakeholders.
Members
of Council
will
consider
each
of these
goals
as
they
facilitate
and
implement
the Municipal
Plan over the next 10 years.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 3
Goals of the Municipal
Plan
(a) Continue
to enhance
and uphold Town of Riverview's
image as a welcoming,
safe, clean, and
accessible
community
within the greater Moncton area, with an exceptional
quality of life,
fostering
a strong sense of community
pride and civic engagement;
(b) Promote
orderly,
sustainable
growth
and
development
to
drive
economic
prosperity
by
encouraging
job
creation,
enhancing
access
to amenities,
positioning
Riverview
as a
destination
of choice
For
new
residents
and
visitors,
and
diversifying
local
industries
to
strengthen
community
resilience;
(c)
Preserving,
enriching,
and
enhancing
the community's
existing
neighbourhoods,
ensuring
thoughtful
planning
that benefits all residents,
while encouraging
sustainable
growth;
(d) Maintain
and elevate the high level of recreation
programming
in the Town, as well as ensure
that new developments
provide access to diverse recreational
facilities and amenities
such
as
sports
fields,
parks,
and
interconnected
walking
trails,
promoting
active
and
healthy
lifestyles;
(e) Strengthen
and expand the trail networks
by enhancing
connectivity
and providing
greater
access to riverfront
and protected
watercourses,
showcasing
Riverview's
natural beauty and
fostering
environmental
appreciation;
(f) Enhance
integrated
mobility solutions
within Riverview
by promoting
a transportation
network
that includes
public transit, active transportation,
and efficient
road systems;
(g) Provide for a diverse mix of residential
housing options reflective
of the evolving needs of
current and future residents,
catering to a range of affordability
and accessibility;
(h) Establish
a strong
and vibrant Town
Centre area that serves as the
heart of Riverview,
fostering
a lively mix of cultural, commercial,
residential,
and social activities;
(i)
Develop and support commercial
nodes at a scale and range to serve the Town, as well as
the regional population,
that contain a concentrated
mix of retail and commercial
land uses
and serve as significant
local employment
areas;
(j)
Provide adequate
municipal
services,
associated
utilities, and emergency
preparedness
to
sustain existing and facilitate
future development;
(k)
Protect and enhance
the natural environment;
and
(I)
Direct
growth
towards
areas
where
municipal
services
and
infrastructure
already
exist,
safeguarding
rural lands from premature
development,
and promoting
efficient, sustainable
land use patterns.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 4
CHAPTER
3: GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT
3.O
General
Development
The Town has steadily grown since the 1980s. The Town's population
grew by 4.6% from 2016
to 2021 to a total of 20,584 residents
according
to Statistics
Canada's
2021
Census data. Over
the past
twenty
years, significant
urbanization
and suburbanization
has transformed
the
community,
making it essential
for planning
policies to adapt accordingly
for broad public benefit.
The
Town
benefits
from
the
Greater
Moncton
Region's
ongoing
growth
and
development,
attracting
new residents
and enhancing
the Town's socio-economic
profile. Recent infrastructure
improvements
have facilitated
development
within the Town's Urban Growth Boundary,
creating
effective
connections
between
Riverview
and
downtown
Moncton.
These
enhancements
are
expected
to increase
housing demand and support continued
growth in Riverview.
This
Plan
recognizes
the
importance
of concentrating
growth
where
municipal
services
are
available
or can be efficiently
provided,
aligning
with fiscal autonomy
and smart growth principles.
Council will continue
to foster a proactive
environment
for sustainable
community
development.
This
includes
implementing
flexible
planning
policies
and
regulations
to
accommodate
new
development,
ensuring
that
neighbourhoods
serve all
residents,
while
cultivating
a
vibrant
business
community
that provides
a competitive
tax base to support
essential
services.
Policy
3.0.1
Council shall provide a development
policy environment
which:
(a)
facilitates
an efficient
and cost-effective
pattern or development;
(b)
enables
the economical
provision
of municipal
services;
(c)
directs the location of development
in a manner consistent
with capital
works
programs
and
the Town's
economic,
social,
and
environmental
objectives;
and
(d)
assists in the expansion
of the Town's non-residential
tax base to remain
competitive
with other municipalities
and to seek alternative
means to
generate
revenue
to assist in the reduction
of the Town's dependence
on
the residential
tax base.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 5
3.1
Community
Development
and Strategic
Economic
Development
Initiatives
Contemporary
community development
requires significant municipal effort and investment
of
human capital. A community
that is not aggressively
promoting and marketing itself is severely
limited
in
seeking
future
development
prospects.
It
is imperative
that
Council provide a
development
environment
which is attractive to potential investors but also cognizant
of the needs
of the established
community.
Council has the ability to influence and create such an environment
and to provide for the opportunity
for new economic
growth. The provision of a high standard of
community
infrastructure
such as streets, piped services, recreation services and facilities, while
maintaining
competitive
property tax rates, will add to the positive development
environment
of
the Town. Council is charged with the responsibility
o( effecting and influencing change and
growth within the community.
Policy 3.1.1
Council shall continue to actively participate with other levels of government,
adjacent municipalities,
and development
associations
in the promotion of the
region,
recognizing
the benefits of
collaborative
economic
development
initiatives.
Policy 3.1.2
Council
shall
endeavor to
provide
for employment
growth
opportunities
in
appropriately
designated
commercial
and industrial areas within the Town.
Policy 3.1.3
Council shall
create opportunities
for home occupation
uses
in
Residential
areas with standards
that
mitigate their impact
on the neighbourhood,
specifically
related to visual appearance
of the residential structures, on-site
parking, noise, number of employees,
and sector.
Policy 3.1.4
Council
shall
implement
and
advocate
for
the
Community
Economic
Development
Strategy that aims to promote development
and realize tax base
growth.
Council has not delegated the responsibility
of promoting the Town's economic development
potential to any single agency.
The Town's
Economic Development
Team
has the
primary
responsibility
of business attraction. Direction for promoting the Town's economic benefits and
growth potential is provided in the Community
Economic
Development
Strategy. In addition, other
groups, such as Business Riverview, Chamber of Commerce
for Greater Moncton, the Albert
County Chamber of Commerce,
the Southeast
Regional Service Commission,
Opportunities
NB,
and Working NB all play a role in assisting the Town with fostering a positive business climate.
Policy
3.1.5
Council shall promote the Town's economic
benefits and growth potential under
the direction of the Community
Economic
Development
Strategy.
Policy
3.1.6
It shall
be the intention of Council to seek the support and
cooperation
of
relevant regional development
authorities and the
provincial
government
to
reinforce and
promote the quality of life of Riverview residents.
Council,
in
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cooperation
with other government
agencies
and the business
community,
shall
undertake
strategic
economic
development
initiatives
and identify
specific
development
opportunities
arising
from
collaboration
with
neighbouring
communities
and regional development
efforts.
3.2
Growth
Management
- The Urban
Growth
Boundary
The Town recognizes
the importance
of ensuring it grows efficiently
by maximizing
the use of
existing
services,
infrastructure,
and resources.
Accommodating
growth within the existing fabric
of the Town where existing services, facilities,
and infrastructure
are already in place, reduces
costs to the Town and residents
long-term
as fewer roads, pipes, and other hard infrastructure,
as well
as soft services
(e.g.
street sweeping,
sidewalk
clearing,
protective
and
emergency
services)
are needed in a more compact
development
pattern. When more residents
can share
the same facility or services,
like a community
centre or public transit service, the Financial viability
of that facility or service can be improved.
The Town acknowledges
that minimizing
urban sprawl,
low-density
development
at the
urban
fringe,
encourages
efficient growth.
A
more
compact
community,
with density located in the right places, creates a more sustainable
environmental
footprint
and helps to protect the rural landscape
at the edge of the Town.
The
growth
that
has
occurred
in
Riverview
to
date
has
benefitted
from
the
infrastructure
investments
the Town
has
made
in the past,
such
as
major roads,
storm,
water and
sewer
infrastructure,
as well as recreation
and cultural facilities.
However,
from a financial
perspective,
the
Town
does not
want
to
expand
the Urban Growth
Boundary
and
commit
to
further
infrastructure
costs, both short term capital and long term operating
costs, when there are areas
of the Town where
new development
can
utilize existing
infrastructure
and
contribute
to the
development
of a more compact
town.
Expansion
of the
urban
boundary
works against the
development
of a vibrant Town Centre and the development
of a transit-supportive
Town.
The Urban Growth Boundary
of this Plan is a means to control the future growth of the Town. The
boundary
is based on existing
infrastructure
capacity
and is meant to accommodate
the projected
growth of the Town over the long-term.
As of 2025, there is 69.75 Hecatres
(172.35
acres) of land
available
for development
within the Urban Growth Boundary.
As such, the goal of this Plan is to
direct growth within the Urban Growth Boundary
and maximize
the use of existing services.
The
land outside the Urban Growth Boundary
will be primarily
reserved
for rural, agricultural,
and
recreation
uses.
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Growth
Management
Policies
Policy
3.2.1
It shall be the intention of Council to encourage
an orderly and cost-effective
approach
to development
by encouraging
development
to take place in the
following
manner:
(a)
encouraging
growth within the Urban Growth Boundary,
by rehabilitation
and revitalization
of existing building stock and existing built-up areas;
(b)
encouraging
the
in-fill
of
existing
vacant
lands
within
existing
developments;
(c)
directing
new developments
within the existing piped serviced
areas;
(d)
directing
new developments
in the areas most efficiently
serviceable;
(e)
directing new residential
development
adjacent
to existing development;
and
(f)
encouraging
developments
that
create
walkable,
mixed-use
neighbourhoods,
conserve
resources,
provide diverse housing options,
and foster inclusive,
vibrant communities.
Policy
3.2.2
It shall be the intention
of Council to support
the efficient
and economic
delivery
of services, such as water, sanitary
and storm sewers, and streets, as well as
other municipal
services,
by establishing
an
Urban Growth Boundary
on the
Generalized
Future
Land
Use map forming
part of Schedule
A of this Plan.
Within the Urban Growth Boundary,
no building permit shall be issued except
where such a development
has access to required municipal
services.
Policy
3.2.3
It shall be the intention of Council to ensure that land use designations
bear a
reasonable
relationship
to demand
within the context
of a medium
to long range
planning
horizon.
Policy
3.2.4
It shall be the intention of Council, prior to any further expansion
of the Urban
Growth
Boundary,
that the capacity
of the existing sanitary collection,
water
distribution,
and storm water systems
be fully assessed
and that a long-term,
multi-phase
infrastructure
review
be
prepared
and
used
to
amend,
where
appropriate,
any elements
of the Urban Growth Boundary.
Efforts will be made
first to
accommodate
additional
growth
within
the
Urban
Growth
Boundary
before expanding
the boundary.
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Page 8
Policy
3.2.5
Should it be determined
that additional
land supply is required to accommodate
housing
demand,
an
assessment
of the costs and
benefits or the proposed
expansion
shall be undertaken
by the proponent(s)
of the proposed
expansion.
The analysis shall consider
both short term and long term (25 years) costs and
benefits associated
with the proposed
expansion.
Considerations
shall include,
but not be limited to:
(a)
anticipated
impacts and costs/benefits
associated
with infrastructure
and
servicing
requirements
(roads,
sewers,
stormwater
infrastructure
requirements);
(b)
anticipated
impacts and costs/benefits
associated
with parks, open space,
recreation
or
other
anticipated
community
facility
requirements
(e.g.
schools,
community
centres, etc.);
(c)
anticipated
impacts and costs/benefits
associated
with transit, fire, police,
and solid waste services;
(d)
potential
environmental
impacts
and costs/benefits
of
the proposed
expansion;
(e)
potential
impacts on the timely completion
of existing new neighbourhood
areas within the Urban Growth Boundary
and the potential delay for the
Town in recouping
funds in existing infrastructure
charge areas; and
(f)
potential
impacts of the proposed
expansion
on surrounding
land uses.
Policy
3.2.6
It shall be the intention of Council to ensure that large lot or rural residential
development
be intended
to cater to a rural lifestyle and as such, lots within a
rural area should
not be so small
as to
lose their rural characteristics
or to
compete
with urban-sized
lots inside the Town.
3.3
Municipal
Boundary
Study
Given
development
pressure
to
open land
for
development
along Pine
Glen Road
in
the
Southeast
Rural District area, it may also be advantageous
for the Town to undertake
a Municipal
Boundary
Expansion
study to control the sprawl taking place near its boundaries.
Policy
3.3.1
Within the lifespan of this plan, Council may undertake
a Municipal
Boundary
Study to explore the feasibility
of expanding
its boundaries
southwards
along
Pine Glen Road to control the type of development
occurring
on its boundaries.
Before considering
any annexation,
an economic
and
environmental
impact
analysis
will need to show that the municipal
expansion
is in the best interest of
the Town of Riverview.
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CHAPTER
4: INFRASTRUCTURE
AND MUNICIPAL
SERVICES
4.0
Municipal
Infrastructure
Municipal
infrastructure,
such as sanitary and
storm
sewers or water supply and distribution
systems,
are essential
physical elements
that make towns and cities function.
The quality of life
and economic
vitality of a municipality
is a direct result of the presence
and condition
of these
facilities.
However,
since much of this infrastructure
is hidden from the public view,
it is offen
unnoticed
by a community's
citizens. The provision
of these hard municipal
services
is one of the
Tundamental
factors which separate
urban from rural environments.
The provision,
and therefore
the
control,
of these
centralized
services enabled
the
process of urbanization
to occur at a
historically
unprecedented
rate.
Understanding
and investing
in these often-unseen
municipal
services
are paramount
to a community's
continued
prosperity
and development.
Policy
4.0.1
Council shall seek financial
assistance
from senior governments
in carrying
out
improvements
to the Town's water, sanitary
sewer, and storm sewer systems.
Policy
4.0.2
Council shall ensure that the public water, sanitary sewer,
and storm sewer
systems
are maintained
to the proper Town of Riverview
municipal
development
standards.
Policy
4.0.3
Council
shall discourage
the
creation
of
easements
to
service
land
and
encourage
all services
to be placed within the public right-of-way.
4.1
Water
The Turtle Creek Reservoir
and transmission
system serves the Greater
Moncton
area. The water
distribution
system within the Town boundary,
including
130 kilometres
of piped water, is owned
by the Town but water is purchased
from the City of Moncton's
transmission
system for distribution
in the Town system. As a result, the adequacy
and quality of the potable water supply is a matter
of regional
significance.
There are effectively
three major components
to the water system: the supply, the treatment
system,
and the distribution
system. The Turtle Creek Watershed
Reservoir,
the Greater
Moncton
area's only source of drinking water, is for the most part located in the Southeast
Rural District.
The City of Moncton has undertaken
a number of measures
to protect the water quality of the
watershed
and reservoir.
It is essential
that the water quality of the Turtle Creek Watershed
be
protected.
Policy
4.1.1
It shall be the intention of Council to support all efforts to protect and improve
the water quality in the Turtle Creek Watershed.
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In order to ensure the integrity of the potable water distribution
system and to keep the water
supply,
treatment,
and
distribution
in
the
public
domain,
the
Town
will
continue to
limit the
development
of private water systems.
Policy
4.1.2
Council shall not approve any developments
within the serviceable
boundary
which have private water distribution
infrastructure,
nor approve
private systems
connecting
to the potable water distribution
system.
4.2
Storm
Sewer
A storm water system provides
protection
for public and private property
and general public safety
during storm events. Urbanization
causes portions
of the land surface to become impervious
to
water infiltration,
causing the water to flow above the surface of the ground instead of naturally
percolating
into the soil or being absorbed
by the vegetation
or atmosphere.
This disruption
of the
natural drainage
system significantly
increases
the volume and flow characteristics
of the surface
water. The basis for storm water collection
and conveyance
is to reduce the potential
of flooding
to generally
accepted
levels of risk.
Policy
4.2.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to pursue any available
Provincial
or Federal
financial assistance
in carrying out improvements,
upgrading
or expansion
to
the Town's storm water system
in accordance
with the Town's Storm Water
Management
Plan.
Policy
4.2.2
Council
recognizes
the value of integrating
green
infrastructure
and
natural
assets, such as wetlands,
to enhance
storm water management
and reduce
long term costs.
Policy
4.2.3
It shall be the intention
of Council to ensure that potential
downstream
effects
of
development
are accounted
for in the review
process,
including
the
consideration
of green infrastructure
solutions
and the preservation
and use of
natural assets to mitigate
flooding
and improve
water quality.
Policy
4.2.4
Council may, from time to time, require developers
or land owners to assume
the cost of surface water remedial
initiatives
to ensure minimum
impact on
neighbouring
properties
and existing
infrastructure.
Policy
4.2.5
Council shall seek methods
of ensuring
that approved
lot grading is carried out
in new subdivisions
and on infill development
through
the building
and
development
permitting
process.
Policy
4.2.6
It shall be the intention
of Council to protect the water quality of local streams,
rivers, lakes, and channels
by ensuring:
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(a)
the increase
in runoff resulting
from development
is minimized
through
the
use of appropriate
storm water management
techniques
such as retention
and detention
ponds, grassed swales, and other techniques;
(b)
all
necessary
Provincial
approvals,
including
setback regulations
from
watercourses
and
watercourse
alteration
permits
have
been
obtained
prior to the issuance
of any municipal
permit;
(c)
periodic
monitoring
of water quality entering
the
storm
sewer system
occurs and the appropriate
action is taken; and
(d)
storm water conveyance
systems
shall
be separated
from the sanitary
sewer collection
system.
Policy
4.2.7
In planning
and development
decisions,
Council may consider
the lifetime costs
of engineered
infrastructure
versus green infrastructure,
including
the ongoing
maintenance,
repair,
material
costs,
and the
additional
benefits
provided
by
natural assets.
4.3
Sanitary
Sewage
The collection
and treatment
of sanitary
sewage is one of the core services provided by local
government.
In the Town, the service is the responsibility
of two separate
authorities.
The major
collection
system,
sewage
treatment,
and
effluent
disposal
are
the
responsibilities
of
the
TransAqua.
Local collection
systems
are the responsibilities
of
the three municipalities'
Engineering
and Public Works Departments.
The Town currently
owns and maintains
over 133
kilometres
of sanitary pipe throughout
the community.
This inTrastructure
alone
represents
a
significant
capital investment.
The basic purpose of the sanitary pipe is to intercept
and convey
household
wastewater
to the treatment
facility prior to discharge
into the Petitcodiac
River.
Policy
4.3.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to ensure that all future development
separate
storm water discharge
from the sanitary
sewer system.
Policy
4.3.2
It shall be the intention
of Council to continue
to support
the operations
of the
Greater
Moncton
Sewage
Commission
and the continuing
efforts to improve
the
level
and
efficiency
of sewage
treatment
as
fiscal
and
environmental
considerations
warrant.
The Town's Engineering
and Public Works Department
has identified
the theoretical
limits of the
overall existing sanitary drainage
system for Riverview.
The area of land which this system is
capable
of servicing is based upon the design capacity
of the pipe, the amount of extraneous
storm water flow, and current levels of use.
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Policy
4.3.3
It shall
be
the
intention
of Council
to
maintain
gravity flow
in
all
new and
replacement
sewage
pipe installations.
4.4
Solid
Waste
Disposal
The Town, along with other nearby Municipalities
and surrounding
area, utilize the Southeast
Eco360 Waste Management
facility located on the Berry Mills Road. The site is managed
by the
Southeast
Regional
Service Commission
(Southeast
Eco360).
Policy
4.4.1
Council shall continue
to participate
in the Southeast
Eco360 corporation
and
continue
to dispose
of its solid waste at the facility.
The life span of the existing facility can be significantly
increased
if the volume of waste going to
the site is reduced.
Policy
4.4.2
Council
shall
encourage
initiatives
from
Southeast
Eco360
aimed
at waste
reduction,
reuse, recycling,
and recovery.
4.5
Utilities
Although
the Town does not provide utility services
such as power, telephone,
cable, and natural
gas
as
a
Municipal
Service
to
its
residents,
the
suppliers
of the
services
often
utilize
the
municipality's
street right-of-ways
to distribute
the service by a series of utility poles and lines.
The appearance
of these utility poles and lines periodically
detract
from the area that they serve.
When
it is feasible, effort should
be made to minimize
the intrusion of the lines
by adopting
alternative
means, such as rear lot servicing
or underground
trenching
to service the site.
While many utility services
are governed
by provincial
or federal authorities,
the Town recognizes
its role in coordinating
these services
to benefit the community.
As new utilities emerge, the Town
will manage
their development
to minimize
clutter and ensure public safety.
Policy
4.5.1
Council shall encourage
the underground
placement
of power, telephone,
cable
services, and natural gas within the street right-of-way.
When above ground
utilities are to be provided,
power lines and other utilities shall
be generally
located to minimize
aesthetic
and environmental
impact.
The provision
of sewage collection,
storm drainage,
and water supply are essential
to urban
development.
Similarly,
telephone
and electric power supply are also essential
services.
Some
components
of these utilities are necessarily
located in every area of the municipality
with regard
to zoning. Structures
range from transmission
towers and switching
or transformer
stations to
water pumping
stations and water towers. It is important
that such developments
be permitted
in
any zone within the municipality
so efficient
and effective
public utility services
can be provided
to the Town's residents.
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Page 13
Policy
4.5.2
It shall be the intention
of Council, in recognition
of the essential
importance
of
utility services
to the residents,
to permit the development
of utility-related
uses
in all zones.
Some utility uses, such as transformer
stations and high-voltage
transmission
lines, may have a
major impact on nearby users. Careful
planning of the location of transmission
lines and the
attractive
development
of transformer
stations
can diminish
much of the impact.
It is appropriate
for the municipality
to seek the cooperation
of the Power Corporation
and the
communication
companies
in developing
guidelines
for the location for such developments.
Policy
4.5.3
In recognition
of the impact of utility structures
upon neighbouring
users, it shall
be the intention
of Council to seek the cooperation
of utility firms in establishing
guidelines
for the general location,
siting, and site development
of utility uses.
Furthermore,
Council shall seek to establish
a public information
process to
ensure that any community
concerns
are addressed
by the public utility firms
prior to the commencement
of construction.
While many utility services
are governed
by provincial
or federal authorities,
the Town
recognizes
its role in coordinating
these services
to benefit the community.
As new utilities
emerge,
Riverview
will manage
their development
to minimize
clutter and ensure public safety.
Policy
4.5.4
Council acknowledges
that increased
competition
among utilities is beneficial
and will oversee
new utility installations
to prevent visual and physical clutter
within the community.
Policy
4.5.5
Council
will
work
with provincial
authorities
to
define responsibilities
and
establish
inspection
protocols,
ensuring
the safe distribution
and use of gas and
other utilities in the Town.
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Plan By-law No. 300-34
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4.54
Radiocommunication
Facilities
Radiocommunication
towers and antennas
as well as other communication
infrastructure
such as
internet
services
provide
important
expected
communication
needs
to
the
community.
Communication
technologies
require some level of flexibility
in locating communication
equipment
to cover specific
geographic
areas
it
serves.
These services
are
provided
by various
communication
companies
and networks.
In
Canada,
all
communication
systems are governed
by
Federal
legislation
and
regulations.
Government
of
Canada
and
the
Canadian
Radio-Television
and
Telecommunications
Commission
(CRTC) regulate and operate telecommunications
in consultation
with municipal
governments.
The Town oT Riverview
is not the approving
authority
for communication
installations.
However,
as part of the licensing process, the Government
of Canada requires that the communication
companies
(referred
to as the service providers)
contact the municipality
for input.
Towers and antennas
facilities
can be unsightly
as they are often predominant
in the landscape.
It is in the best interest of the community
to seek to minimize
the overall number
of towers and
antenna and
encourage
design options that will make their presence
in the community
more
compatible.
Therefore,
it
is
important
that the
Town
establish
criteria
and
guidelines
for the
evaluation
of new radiocommunication
towers that are more compatible
with their surroundings
and seek to minimize
their impact on the community.
Providing
the opportunity
for local public
consultation
in the siting process
is essential.
Radiocommunication
Facilities
Objectives
It is an objective
of Council to:
1.
Minimize
the number
of new radiocommunication
towers to be erected within the Town;
2.
Establish
criteria and guidelines
for the evaluation
of new radiocommunication
towers that will
seek to minimize
their impact on the community;
3.
Provide
the opportunity
for local public consultation
with neighbouring
property
owners; and
4.
Encourage
tower design options
that make towers more aesthetically
pleasing
and compatible
to their surroundings.
Policy
4.5A.1
It shall
be the
intention
of Council
to encourage
consultation
between
radiocommunication
carriers and the Town, that will address
matters such
as co-location
and optimal site selection.
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Proposal
4.5A.2
To assist in implementing
Policy 4.5A.1, the Town proposes,
as part of the
planning and site selection
process,
for radiocommunication
tower and/or
antenna sites that consideration
be given to:
(a)
appropriate
design aspects
to minimize
impacts
on surrounding
land uses;
(b)
the use of monopoles
with co-location
capability,
rather than lattice
tower design;
(C)
Avoid locating
radiocommunication
towers
and/or
antennas
or
minimizing
their impacts
in
predominant
residential
areas, or
locations
characterized
by
a designated
heritage
structure
or
feature,
environmentally
significant
sites,
important
public
views
and vistas, or important
natural or human-made
features;
and
(d)
Encourage
minimum
setback to
all
property
lines
of a
distance
equivalent
to the height of the tower whenever
possible.
Proposal
4.5A.3
It shall be the intention
of Council to continue
to stay current on national
radiocommunication
policy and to continue
to explore manners
in which to
communicate
the city's preferences
with regards
to the location and design
of radiocommunication
towers and antennas.
Proposal
4.5A.4
The Town
may join
an
independent
agency or service to
process
and
handle antenna
siting applications
on behalf of the municipality.
4.6
Transportation
and Connectivity
Transportation
significantly
impacts Riverview's
residents
and businesses.
While automobiles
will
remain the primary travel method, this Plan aims to enhance
and offer alternative
transportation
options like public transit, walking, and cycling. This will boost connectivity
and accessibility
and
help Riverview
become
a more sustainable
community,
aligning with the Plan's goals.
Riverview's
transportation
network
is
continuously
improving.
Recent
projects
like
the
Gunningsville
Bridge
and
Gunningsville
Boulevard
have
already
enhanced
connectivity.
Upcoming
developments,
including
the completion
of Bridgedale
Boulevard
and the future West
Riverview
Boulevard,
will further strengthen
the system. The town is committed
to a progressive
approach
to transportation
planning,
ensuring a well-integrated
network
that supports
driving,
walking, rolling, cycling, and transit. The goal is to make all modes of transport
safe, comfortable,
convenient,
and accessible
for everyone,
regardless
of age or ability.
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Road Network
Riverview
has traditionally
served as a bedroom
community
for employers
in Moncton
and Dieppe
which raises many challenges
for the ongoing maintenance
of the public street system. With the
automobile
continuing
to be the major mode of transport
and increasing
traffic congestion
in the
Greater
Moncton
Area and beyond, the future road network
must be carefully
planned.
The Town has acknowledged
the importance
of this issue and is committed
to working on a
Sustainable
Transportation
Plan with
neighbouring
communities.
The Town
has
proposed
to
realign
the
limit of Hillsborough
Road
to the
new alignment
of the
extension
of Bridgedale
Boulevard
outside of the flood prone area of Mill Creek.
The Future Roads Map, attached to this Plan as Schedule
D, will
help guide the subdivision
process
to ensure that streets in the Town are developed
in a coordinated
and efficient
way. The
hierarchy
of all future streets, and the detailed definitions
and design of these streets, will continue
to be provided
in the Subdivision
Development
-
Procedures,
Standards
and
Guidelines
document
that is administered
by the Town.
Policy
4.6.0
The following
types of streets are shown on Schedule
D: Future Roads Map,
attached
to this Plan, which identifies
street classifications
of existing streets
and proposed
connections:
arterial streets, collector
streets, local streets, cul-
de-sacs, private roads.
Arterial
Streets
Arterial streets carry most traffic that moves through the community.
Daily traffic volumes
will
range between
7,000 and 30,000. Although
the primary emphasis
is on maintaining
a high level
of mobility for through movement,
a secondary
role of arterial streets is to provide access to
adjacent
land. In most situations
access will be limited, controlled
or eliminated.
On-street
parking
is often restricted.
To allow for the safe movement
of pedestrian
traffic, sidewalks
are required
on
both sides of the street. Arterial streets are a Level I priority for winter maintenance.
(a)
Coverdale
Road and Hillsborough
Road are the Town's major arterial streets. These east-
west arterial carry traffic from the eastern and western extremities
of the Town up to the
river CrOSSlngS.
(b)
Gunningsville
Boulevard,
Findlay Boulevard
are the major arterials
that move traffic to the
northern and southern
regions of the Town.
(c)
Bridgedale
Boulevard
is
an
arterial
street
that
connects
Gunningsville
Boulevard
to
Runnymeade
Road with future planned
extensions
to Bridgedale
Boulevard.
(d)
Riverview
West Boulevard
is a planned
future arterial street.
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Collector
Streets
Collector
streets offer a compromise
between
land access and through-movement.
Collectors
will
infiltrate into residential
neighbourhoods
and connect
the local streets to arterial streets. They
provide
for the movement
of substantial,
but less impactful
travel volumes
than arterial roads, and
typically carry daily traffic volumes
of 1000 to 1 o,ooo. They are often considered for bus routes.
A sidewalk
is required on at least one side of the street and in some cases, sidewalks
on both
sides
of the
street
may
be
necessary.
On-street
parking
is
often restricted.
Normally,
the
intersection
of a collector
street with an arterial street warrants
signalization
and at times, access
control
is
necessary.
In Riverview,
collector
streets
are
also
a Level I priority
for
winter
maintenance
and have a right-of-way
width of 20-23 metres.
(a)
The
Trites
Road,
Canusa
Drive,
Callowhill
Road,
Pinewood
Road,
Sussex
Avenue,
Buckingham
Drive,
Whitepine,
Cleveland,
Sawgrass
(future),
Runnymeade,
Lawson
Avenue,
Pine Glen Road, and the Old Coach Road comprise
the Town of Riverview's
existing and future collector
street system.
(b)
As residential
development
progresses
and subdivisions
occur, more streets may have to
be designated
as collector
streets. As a result, Schedule
D - Future Roads Map will have
to be updated as necessary.
Policy
4.6.1
Council
shall
endeavour
to
develop traffic access management
controls along
Arterial and Collector
street corridors.
Local Streets
Local
streets are municipal
streets that provide access to property, while some may provide
access to the higher order street systems.
The majority
of the streets in the Town are within this
category.
Local
streets
provide
the
lowest
level
of mobility
and
through
traffic
is
generally
discouraged.
They are generally
not considered
for transit routes. Sidewalks
may be required
on
one side of the street. Local streets are a Level II priority for winter maintenance
and have a right-
of-way widths ranging from 18-20 metres.
Policy
4.6.2
Through
the Subdivision
By-law, Council shall limit development
on local streets
without
a secondary
access point to 100 units.
Cul-De-Sacs
Cul-de-sacs
are part of the local street system. To facilitate
an efficient
means of service delivery,
cul-de-sacs
are generally
discouraged
in the Town.
However,
a cul-de-sac
may be permitted
when
the topography
and
dimension
of the
land
provides
no
other option
of design.
When
necessary,
depending
on
the
length
and
land
uses
along
these
streets,
sidewalks
may
be
necessary.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page '18
Policy
4.6.3
Council shall discourage
new cul-de-sacs
in new subdivisions.
Policy
4.6.4
Cul-de-sacs
shall be permitted
to a limited extent in any subdivision
or when the
topography
and dimension
of the land provide for no other option of design.
Policy
4.6.5
Applications
for a new cul-de-sac
shall be limited to 100 units and be circulated
to the Director
of Public Works and Fire Chief for comment.
Policy
4.6.6
Notwithstanding
policy 4.6.5, cul-de-sacs
with greater than 100 units may be
considered
if emergency
access
mitigation
measures
are proposed
that are
agreed to by the
Director of Engineering
and
Public Works and
Fire Chief.
Private
Roads
Private roads are typically
built to provide
access to or within, private developments.
They are not
intended
For general traffic circulation.
In some cases, they may provide access to individual
lots,
while
in
other cases they may
provide
access to
large
multiple
unit buildings,
condominium
clusters, or Dwelling Groups (mini home parks). Other than gaining access from a public street,
they are usually disconnected
from other developments
and the public transportation
network.
The Town is not responsible
for the maintenance
of private roads.
Riverview
contains
many private roads and, in the future, requests
may be made to the Town to
convert
these to public streets.
In some cases, this can be problematic
as these private roads
have been built to different
standards
and usually do not meet the minimum
requirements
as set
by the Town's
engineering
department.
The costs
associated
with
assuming
ownership
and
maintenance
of these roads raises economic
challenges
for Council. Therefore,
private roads, in
general,
will continue
to be discouraged
in the Town.
Policy
4.6.7
New lots shall
not be created
unless they have frontage
on a public street.
Exceptions
will be provided
in the Subdivision
By-law for lands owned or to be
acquired
by the Town of Riverview,
public utilities and in recognizing
existing
conditions.
Policy
4.6.8
Council shall discourage
development
on new private roads except in the case
of development
within a Dwelling Group zone.
Policy
4.6.9
Council may, in extraordinary
circumstances,
allow the creation of new private
roads iT the following
conditions
are met:
(a) The development
on the private
road
does not
impede
any future
developments
or access
to adjacent
lands, with respect
to streets,
infrastructure
or lands for public purposes;
and
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 19
(b)
The private road is built to same standards
as a public street as set in the
Standard
Municipal
Specifications.
Ensuring that all modes of transport
move safely and efficiently
is a major goal of this Plan. The
Controlled
Access Streets By-law will be used to achieve this goal and access management
in
general will be promoted
throughout
the Town to help reduce traffic conflicts and congestion.
Policy
4.6.10
Council shall endeavor
to provide and maintain
a system of local, collector
and
arterial streets to meet the transportation
needs of the Town.
Policy4.6.ll
ToensurethatstreetsintheTownaredevelopedinacoordinatedandefficient
way, the Future Roads Map (Schedule
D) will serve as the primary
guide for the
location
of
new arterial
and collector
streets
during the
subdivision
and
development
review process.
Policy
4.6.12
Council will ensure that the public street system is efficient
and safe through
the
use
of the
Controlled
Access
Streets
By-law and
by
implementing
access
management
principles
in the Zoning By-law.
Policy4.6.l3
CouncilshallcontinuetoworkwiththeCityofDieppe,theCityofMonctonand
the
Province
as
well
as
neighbouring
communities
on
a
Sustainable
Transportation
Master
Plan
and
any
other
initiatives
that
will
improve
the
transportation
system at the regional level.
Policy
4.6.14
Council shall continue
to ensure that the Province
retains responsibility
for the
maintenance
and
construction
of
provincially
designated
roads
within the
municipality.
Policy4.6.l5
Councilshallencourageconnectivitybetweenneighbourhoodsandlocalstreets
based on the smart growth principles
of this Plan.
Sidewalks,
Pathways
and Trails
To promote and improve connectivity
in the Town, people need to be able to move about safely
and efficiently.
While there has been a historical
focus on private vehicles
as the main mode of
transportation,
residents
have
called
for
improved
connectivity
and
accessibility.
The
Town
promotes
the development
of sidewalks,
trails,
and
pathways
as
integral
components
of the
transportation
network,
shifting
the
focus
from
automobile-centric
design
to
supporting
pedestrians,
cyclists, and other alternative
modes of transport.
To accomplish
this, this Plan aims
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 20
to establish
a well-connected,
active mobility system that encourages
sustainable
and inclusive
movement
throughout
the Town.
Policy
4.6.15
It shall be the intention
of Council to consider
sidewalks,
trails, and paths to be
essential
components
of the Town's
transportation
network
and to evaluate
the
need for these important
connections
during the review of all subdivision
and
terms and conditions
applications.
Policy4.6.l6
CouncilshallprovidespecificdirectionthroughstandardsintheSubdivisionBy-
law to ensure that sidewalks
are an integral part of all newly developed
areas.
4.7
Public
Transit
Codiac
Transpo
is the Public Transit Authority
which operates
a regionalized
urban transit system
for the three
municipalities
of Riverview,
Moncton
and
Dieppe.
Each
municipality
decides its
specific level of service and works with Codiac Transpo
to determine
the cost associated
with
provision
of that service. Council can facilitate
and improve the operation
and efficiency
of the
transit system by implementing
measures
that enhance
the ability of the transit service to meet
the needs of Town's residents
and current customers.
There may also be grounds
for Council to
seek the cooperation
of participating
municipalities
through the Public Transit Authority
in the
funding
of a mid to long term transit service plan. Such an initiative
can provide the Public Transit
Authority
with guidance
and allow for a measured
response
to transit service demands.
Riverview,
along with the rest of the Greater Moncton Area, has experienced
unprecedented
levels of population
growth in recent years and has seen demographic
shifts towards
an aging
population,
decreasing
family size, and increasing
international
and interprovincial
immigration.
Taken together,
these factors have shifted housing needs and development
patterns in the Town.
Increasing
density
along
main
corridors
such
as
Pine Glen
Rd,
Coverdale
Road,
and
Gunningsville
Boulevard
have created opportunities
for residents
to reduce reliance on private
vehicles
and increase
public transit ridership.
In the interest of decreasing
the level of municipal
subsidy
to the service, it is reasonable
to seek methods
of improving
the viability and growth
potential
of
Codiac
Transpo.
As such, increasing
the amount
of
residential
density
and
commercial
activity along transit corridors
is a major objective
of this Plan.
Policy
4.7.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to improve frequency
or service during peak
travel times and to consider
the
possibility
of expanding
night services
and
weekend
services
as budget permits.
Policy
4.7.2
It shall be the intention
of Council to provide staff support
to Codiac Transpo
to
manage/liaise
transit inquiries
and develop improvement
plans.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 21
Policy
4.7.3
It shall be the intention
of Council to recognize
public transit as a component
of
the
transportation
system
and
to
continue
fiscal
support for cost
effective,
publicly
convenient
transit
services
linking
major employment,
shopping,
schools
and
residential
areas
as well
as
to
active
transportation
corridors.
Policy
4.7.4
In an effort to improve the viability and growth of public transit and to promote
accessibility
and connectivity
in Riverview
it shall be intention
of Council to direct
residential
and commercial
intensification
along transit corridors.
Policy
4.7.5
It shall be the intention of Council to support
and encourage
the Public Transit
Authority
to prepare a mid to long term transit service plan encompassing
a
scheme
for improvement
of transit service as well as an aggressive
marketing
strategy
in the region.
Policy
4.7.6
It shall be the intention
of Council to support
all future bus purchases
to be Low
Floor
Accessible
buses
for
the
expansion
of accessible
transit
throughout
Codiac Transpo's
service area.
Policy
4.7.7
It shall be the intention
of Council to evaluate
its public transit service with public
consultations
every 3-5 years as growth of the community
warrants.
Most of the
Town's
new
streets
are
created
by
private developers
through
the
subdivision
process. The width provision for new streets is generally
more than adequate
to allow for the
operation
of buses. However,
longer vehicles
have a wider turning radius at intersections,
and
buses have difficulties
safely negotiating
turns
in
residential
subdivisions.
The Town expects
future transit corridors
to be located along collector
and arterial streets, where street construction
standards
can
accommodate
larger vehicles,
and
where future
high
density
residential
and
commercial
growth is expected
to occur.
Policy
4.7.8
It shall
be the intention of Council to ensure that new collector
and
arterial
streets
are
capable of accommodating
transit services.
Without
limiting
the
generality
of the foregoing,
these streets should include:
(a)
a turning radius at intersections
of not less than Fifteen metres;
(b)
an additional
travelled
way width of one-half
metre along the turning radius
identified
in (a); and
(c)
a
requirement
for bus
laybys/ shelters in
new subdivisions
on
collector
streets or corridors.
Public bus shelters have been installed at several locations.
The shelters provide protection
from
inclement
weather.
Council and Codiac Transpo
should continue,
as a priority, to position such
shelters
throughout
the system contingent
upon demand parameters.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 22
Policy
4.7.9
It shall be the intention
of Council to continue
to install bus shelters
along major
transit routes and key transit stops, and that all such shelters and stops are
accessible
for persons
with disabilities.
4.8
Rail and Air Transport
Historically,
the Moncton area was the focus of railway activity in the Province.
Over the past
decades,
the prominence
of rail has significantly
declined.
The displacement
caused by reduced
rail service has resulted in increased
truck traffic. Council's
ability to influence
decisions
regarding
rail service is limited. However,
Council can present
a strong united voice with other municipalities
to show their support
for maintaining
rail service. It is therefore
in the interest of the municipalities
and local business
to combine
efforts to ensure the area is adequately
served by rail.
Policy
4.8.1
In recognition
of the importance
of rail service to the economic
development
of
the
region,
Council
shall
continue
to
support
initiatives
aimed
at
ensuring
adequate
passenger
and freight rails service.
Policy
4.8.2
Council
shall
endeavour
to
ensure
that
all
levels
of transportation
service
provided
by outside agencies,
including
rail, air, and road transit, are maintained
at the highest possible level providing
quality services
to all segments
of the
community.
The Greater
Moncton
International
Airport is located in the eastern portion of the City of Dieppe.
The Federal Department
of Transportation
has turned ownership
of the airport over to a local
airport authority,
charged with the management
and operation
of the facility. Council, together
with
representatives
of Moncton
and
Dieppe,
participate
in the
management
of the
Greater
Moncton
Airport
Authority.
Policy
4.8.3
It shall be the intention
of Council to participate
in the Airport Authority
in order
to insure the continued
presence
of quality air services
in the Moncton
region.
4.9
Infrastructure
Cost
Recovery
Traditionally,
theory on urban growth suggested
that governments
should be the sole providers
of shared services
such as roads, sewer and water infrastructure
or community
facilities
needed
for expansion
of a town. There has been a shifi towards
governments
accepting
responsibility
for
the maintenance
of existing urban infrastructure
and
passing on a portion of the cost of new
infrastructure
to those who benefit from its development.
A 'growth pays for growth' approach
intends to more equitably
allocate
the financial
responsibility
of building new infrastructure.
This
plan recognizes
the value of establishing
transparent
and predictable
cost sharing schedules
which can ensure both a more equitable
cost sharing mechanism
and provide clear expectations
around the cost of new development.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 23
Within the Urban Growth Boundary,
there are areas where the Town has paid for, and constructed
infrastructure,
such as a new water pressure
zone and water tower and the Mill Creek Collector
Sewer, to facilitate
growth. Without
these investments,
development
would not be possible. In
these cases, the Town will endeavor
to receive a return on the investment
made, through cost-
recovery.
This will also be the case if future infrastructure
investments
are made by the Town.
Policy
4.9.1
As a condition
of subdivision
or rezoning
approval,
applicants
will be required
to
pay for the costs of
infrastructure
facilities,
such
as
roads,
sidewalks,
streetlights,
sewers, water systems
and drainage,
traffic signals, water towers,
street
trees, and landscaped
boulevards
through
Conditional
Zoning
and
Subdivision
Agreement
processes,
as well
as through the
establishment
of
infrastructure
charge areas. The Town's Subdivision
By-law and Subdivision
Development,
Procedures,
Standards
and Guidelines
will include infrastructure
charge area maps to be used as a guide for cost-recovery.
Policy
4.9.2
Further
to
Policy
4.9.1,
to
ensure
that
future
sanitary
flows are directed
appropriately,
drainage
catchment
regions
will
be used to delineate
the
infrastructure
charge areas.
Future
Streets
and Infrastructure
Recovery
From time to time, communities
are required to put in up-front investments
to accommodate
growth
and
development.
This
may
include
the
extension
of
streets
such
as
Bridgedale
Boulevard.
In some cases, developers
have to provide more infrastructure
than is required for
their development.
This
is
referred to as "oversizing."
Historically,
the Town has paid for the
additional
infrastructure
costs, whether
it is a larger pipe or wider street. While the benefits of this
work may extend beyond a particular
subdivision,
it does facilitate
growth in other areas. As such,
those who
benefit from
the oversized
infrastructure
should
pay for it because without these
investments,
development
would
not be
possible.
Quantifying
the share of the
infrastructure
needs to be carefully
planned so that the costs are allocated
accordingly.
Proposal4.9.3
Toassistwiththeimplementationofpolicy4.9.1,itisproposedthatCouncilwill
explore the possibility
of cost-recovery
on future transportation
projects, such
as West Riverview
Boulevard,
as well as infrastructure
oversizing.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 24
CHAPTER
5: RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
5.0 Residential
Development
Policies
Riverview
is a predominantly
residential
community
with many residents
working
in Moncton.
The
Town currently
features
mostly low-density
housing, with about 64% of its dwelling units being
single detached
homes. This Plan, particularly
this section on residential
development,
aims to
preserve
the character
of existing
neighbourhoods
while also supporting
future development.
Recognizing
that changes
in
population,
demographics,
and
housing will
continue to
shape
Riverview's
residential
land
use, the Plan establishes
a framework
that
anticipates
and
accommodates
these shifts. Most importantly,
it provides
a vision for new residential
development
to enhance
and complement
the town's growing urban environment
while respecting
the suburban
character
of the Town.
Population
trends, including
increased
immigration
and an aging population
means the Town will
need to continue
to diversify
its housing stock. While current
residential
development
in the Town
is
generally
low
density,
there
are a
few
areas
of
higher
density
residential
uses
along
Hillsborough,
Coverdale,
Pine Glen and Trites Roads, as well as around the Findlay Business
Park area. This Plan acknowledges
the existing higher density residential
uses and
provides
guidance
for them within the Plan and Zoning By-law for future higher density housing in specific
areas of the Town. New development
will be expected
to complement
existing housing and be
located in areas that are appropriate
and compatible
with the overall development
vision of this
Plan.
Council considers
the design of new developments
to be fundamental
in creating an attractive,
healthy, and high-quality
suburban
environment
for its residents.
This emphasis
on design will
allow Riverview
to
remain
a preferred
residential
community
that offers a variety of housing
options that suit the needs of current and future residents.
5.I
Developing
Beautiful
and Complete
Neighbourhoods
Policy
5.1.1
It shall be the intention of Council to ensure that Residential
areas designated
on the Generalized
Future Land Use map are predominantly
used For residential
purposes.
Furthermore,
it shall be the intention
of Council to permit the following
compatible
uses
within
the
Residential
designation,
subject to
the
relevant
provisions
of this Plan and Zoning By-Law:
(a)
parks, open space and recreation
areas, including integrated
golf course
communities;
(b)
public and private schools;
(c)
religious
facilities;
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 25
(d)
small scale commercial
and convenience
retail store;
(e)
home occupations;
(f)
utilities;
(g)
special care and residential
care homes;
(h)
accessory
apartments;
and
(i)
daycares.
Policy
5.1.2
It shall be the intention
of Council to encourage
developments
to incorporate
smart growth principles
such as:
(a)
mix land uses;
(b)
complete,
walkable,
vibrant neighbourhoods;
(c)
transportation
choices;
(d)
housing choices;
(e)
encourage
new developments
within the existing Urban Growth Boundary;
(f)
preserve
green spaces,
natural
beauty,
and
environmentally
sensitive
areas;
(g)
utilize smarter
and cost effective
infrastructure
and assets;
(h)
foster a unique sense of identity; and
(i)
community
involvement.
Policy
5.1.3
In
order
to
maintain
a
high
standard
of
development
and
well
integrated
neighbourhoods,
it shall be the intention
of Council to consider
higher density
residential
developments
and design standards
within the zoning by-laws.
Policy
5.1.4
In order to create beautiful and safe streets, Council shall ensure that street
trees are required
on all streets,
and
in an effort
to promote
walkable
communities,
provide specific direction
in the Subdivision
Standards
to ensure
that sidewalks
are an integral part of all newly developed
areas.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 26
Policy5.l.4A
Furthertopolicy5.1.4,itisapolicyofCounciltofacilitatetreecanopycoverage
throughout
the
Town
in
existing,
developed
neighbourhoods
and
in
future
growth areas.
Policy
5.1.4B
Despite policy 5.1.4 and where required
street tree(s) cannot be planted within
the street adjacent
to the lands subject
to the development
for new main
building construction
due to physical constraints
including
but not limited to
topography,
geology,
proposed
roads, easements,
utility or public
infrastructure,
it is a Policy of Council to facilitate
the location of new required
street trees as per the Street Tree By-law (By-law No. 700-80 A By-law
Requiring
Street Trees for New Main Building Developments
within the Town
of Riverview).
Policy
5.1.5
In order to maintain
attractive
neighbourhoods,
it shall be the intention
of Council
to develop a conservation
policy and regulation
around tree preservation
to
prevent
the clear cutting of lands on parcels 1 hectare or larger.
Policy
5.1.6
It shall be the intention of Council,
in considering
demographic
changes,
to
provide for a range of housing types and densities
by the establishment
of a
sufficient
range and number
of residential
designations
and zones. As a general
guideline,
the following
densities
shall apply:
(a)
Low Density in the Low Rise Residential
(R-LR) zone: up to four dwelling
units, in the form of single units, two-units,
accessory
dwellings
and garden
suites, and townhouses
and rowhouses
where density generally
does not
exceed 15 units per acre.
(b)
Medium Density
within the Mid Rise Residential
(R-MR)
zone: may consist
of townhouses,
rowhouses,
apartments
and other housing combinations
and forms where density generally
does not exceed 45 units per acre, with
provisions
within
the zoning
by-law to accommodate
a
range of storey
heights in consideration
of buffering
from the Low Rise Residential
(R-LR)
zone.
(c)
High Density
within the Town Centre and commercial
areas may consist of
any form or combination
of higher density developments
or other housing
forms or combinations
where density
exceeds
45 units per acre.
(d)
Notwithstanding
(b), it shall be the intention of Council to permit density
beyond 45 units per acre in certain medium density areas of the Town,
provided
these areas are located along or in proximity
of major arterials
or
major
intersections,
adjacent
to
major commercial
nodes
and
are well
separated
or
buffered
from
low
density
areas,
such
as
the
Low
Rise
Residential
(R-LR) zone.
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Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 27
5.2
Principles
for Residential
Development
Urban
design
contributes
to
how a
community
is
put together,
and
how
it
looks,
feels
and
functions.
It involves attention
to different
levels of detail which may include a number
of physical
elements
such as land use, building form, massing, vehicular
and pedestrian
circulation,
open
space,
and
landscaping.
Together,
these
elements
make
our
communities
more
attractive,
healthier
and more vibrant.
This
Plan
provides
urban
design
standards
for
new
developments.
Within
the
Residential
Designation,
all development
shall be designed
to meet the following
principles:
Principle
1:
A variety
of housing
types
will be provided
A
variety
of
housing
types is required
to accommodate
all residents
of
Riverview,
at all stages of life, and in different
family and economic
situations.
The mixing of various types and designs
of housing within a development
and
on each street while considering
the context (see Principle
2) is encouraged.
Principle
2:
Development
should
respect
its context
Context
sensitive
residential
development
that
complements
surrounding
homes and preserves
or enhances
neighbourhood
integrity
will be encouraged.
In the designing
of the various types of residential
buildings,
the developer
shalt
consider
the relationship
(height,
size,
bulk) between
each
building within a
proposed
development
and
to existing
adjacent
buildings.
Factors
to be
considered
include:
(a)
designing
subdivisions
and new developments
to make more efficient
use
of land, infrastructure,
and services;
(b)
preservation
of natural features
(landform,
water courses, mature woods,
etc.), and heritage
features
that help define the character
of Riverview.
(c)
provision
of buffers
between
potential
conflicting
types of development
(e.g. multi-floor
multi-unit
residential
and single family dwellings,
big box
retail and residential,
etc.)
(d)
height of development;
(e)
limiting views from second and third floor units into neighbouring
single
family yards (through use of landscaped
treed buffers, angle of building,
limited
windows
on
sides
of
buildings
facing
neighbours
or
prohibiting
staircases
on exterior
of multiple
unit buildings);
(f)
size and articulation
of facades;
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(g)
massing including
size of the building, its footprint
and the articulation
of
building form (for example,
the use of peaked roofs);
(h)
the design of lower floors of multi-unit
residential
buildings
in scale with the
pedestrian
environment;
(i)
the use of traditional
materials;
(j)
the use of back lanes or rear-lot parking areas to enable buildings
to be
located closer to the street;
(k)
for buildings on corners, windows
and/or doors that address both street
frontages
and that are designed
to the same quality; and
(I)
the layout and design of service areas, for example,
waste disposal bins
should be screened
from the public street and neighbours.
Principle
3:
Mixed use will be encouraged
in appropriate
locations
To provide opportunities
for neighbourhood-scaled
commercial
and to create
neighbourhood
centres, mixed-use
buildings
such as multi-unit
residential
with
main
floor commercial
are
encouraged
along
major roads
adjacent
to
commercial
areas.
Principle
4:
Connectivity
must be enabled
Developers
will
need
to
provide
road,
open
space
and
trail
connections
to
adjacent
developments.
Connectivity
is about providing:
(a)
a variety of transportation
options
including
vehicular,
bicycle, walking,
and
other active transportation
linkages;
(b)
open
space
linkages that create
a
connected
network of parks,
green
spaces and public lands that are based on existing natural features.
These
networks
of linked open space can provide space for trails and should be
easily accessible
to residents
on foot, bike, or mobility aide; and
(c)
safe and walkable
communities
through the use of sidewalks.
Principle
5:
Landscaping
To provide a pleasant
streetscape,
all residential
development
areas will require
street tree planting. Minimum
landscaping
requirements
will be established
for all
new subdivisions
and multi-unit
dwelling
buildings.
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Principle
6:
Limited
parking
in front of multiple
units
No more than one bay of parking may be provided in front of multi-unit
residential
buildings.
Other parking shall be provided
at the rear or sides of the building.
Landscape
buffers will be required
for multi-unit
residential
parking areas where
they abut a street.
Shared
driveways
or off-street
parking will
be required for
townhouse
developments
to maximize
area for trees, utilities, on-street
parking,
and snow storage, and to minimize
the physical disruption
of sidewalks
along the
street.
5.3. Residential
Designation
The largest areas of existing residential
development
are comprised
primarily
of single unit and
two-unit
dwellings,
with a few areas of high-density
residential
uses throughout
the Town. It is the
intention
of this Plan to recognize
all residentially
developed
land, as well as providing
adequate
lands to accommodate
future residential
growth within the Urban Growth Boundary
of the Town.
Policy
5.3.1
It shall be the intention of Council to create a Residential
Designation
on the
Generalized
Future Land Use map, forming Schedule
A, which recognizes
all
residentially
developed
land in the Town and provides
sufficient
lands for future
residential
development
within the Urban Growth Boundary.
5.4 Low Rise Residential
Development
Much of the Town's development
history has focused
on low density neighbourhoods
of primarily
single unit dwellings.
In recent years, given strong growth rates, these development
patterns have
begun to shiff toward increasingly
dense forms of housing, including
the addition of accessory
dwelling
units, semi-detached
dwellings,
and small town and rowhouses.
To meet the growing demand for housing in the Town, and to meet the Federal Government's
mandates
for a more permissive
zoning framework,
this plan proposes
to allow gentle increases
in density in traditionally
low-density
neighbourhoods,
with up to four dwelling units permitted
per
lot in existing areas through more permissive
guidelines
for accessory
dwelling units and garden
suites.
Neighbourhoods
will likely not see immediate
change,
but this approach
will allow for
additional
dwelling units to be added over time at an appropriate
scale and with limited impact to
the visual character
of the neighbourhood.
Policy
5.4.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to recognize
lower density neighbourhoods
and permit mix of housing types including
singe unit, two unit (semi-detached
and duplex dwellings),
town and
row houses, accessory
dwelling
units,
and
garden suites, allowing up to four dwelling units on a lot by establishing
a Low
Rise Residential
(R-LR) in the zoning by-law.
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The
Town of
Riverview
has traditionally
attracted
families
looking
for stable, single unit
neighbourhoods.
While the statistics
show an aging population,
as well as shrinking
household
sizes, there is still a demand
for single detached
homes. As such, the future landscape
for housing
in Riverview
should include a mix of housing options
from low density
single units to higher density
multi-unit
and mixed-use
developments.
Policy
5.4.2
Within the Residential
Designation,
it shall be the intention
of Council to prezone
specific areas within the Town for low density residential
development.
Policy
5.4.3
It shall be the intention
of Council to promote
housing affordability
in R-LR zones
by encouraging
smaller houses on smaller lots.
At the same time, Council
recognizes
that, with an aging
population,
it is desirable
to create
accessory
dwelling units and garden suites within low density neighbourhoods.
These units allow
housing to be more broadly accessible
to a more diverse population,
including
seniors looking to
downsize
or relocate closer to family, and may also provide a modest source of revenue
for a
homeowner.
A changing
global economy
has created more opportunity
for people establish
businesses
in their
homes,
creating
the
need
to
provide
home occupations
as secondary
uses in residential
neighbourhoods.
Policy
5.4.4
It shall be the intention
of Council to permit home occupation
uses as
secondary
to a residential
main use through provisions
in the zoning by-law.
Policy
5.4.5
It shall be the intention
of Council to permit, as a secondary
use within a single
unit or two-unit
dwelling unit, accessory
dwelling units, a garden suite or a bed
and breakfast
through provisions
in the zoning by-law.
This Plan recognizes
the need to provide daycare
opportunities
in residential
areas. This type of
daycare,
commonly
referred to as a home daycare,
offers an essential
service to the community.
Policy
5.4.6
It shall be the intention
of Council to permit, as a secondary
use, home daycare
in single unit dwellings,
in accordance
with provincial
standards
and licensing.
There are several large parcels of land within West Riverview
located immediately
west of Trites
Road and within the Urban Growth Boundary,
which can be found in Schedule
C. These lands
require additional
planning through means such as a Secondary
Municipal
Plan or Subdivision
Master Plan. See Future Development
Area policies 9.1.6 to 9.1.9.
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5.5
Mid Rise and High Rise Residential
Development
Several multiple unit residential uses have been established
along Trites Road, Pine Glen Road,
as well as portions of Coverdale/Hillsborough
Road and in the Findlay Business Park area.
Generally,
these
buildings
are
along
major transportation
corridors.
The
location of these
developments
provide service and accessibility
advantages
to reach desired destinations.
Future
low density residential development
along these high traffic routes is unlikely and is discouraged
by this Plan.
Locational
advantages
of serviceability,
accessibility,
and proximity to shopping, employment,
and
amenity areas may provide the incentive for other forms of residential
and associated
commercial
development.
In
the
interest
of the
community's
objective
of seeking
fiscal
autonomy
and
promoting strategic densification,
it is important that Council attract more dense and efficient
forms of development
along major arterial and collector streets, such as Trites Road, Pine Glen
Road, White Pine Road and along Coverdale and Hillsborough
Road. The Findlay Business Park
is also an appropriate
area for higher density residential developments.
These areas are primed
for mid-rise development
in the range of 6 storeys. Development
proposals
that exceed the mid-
rise standards may be required to rezone into the High
Rise
Residential (R-HR) zone. This
strategy makes efficient use of the existing and future urban structure of the Town while allowing
Council to consider higher density residential
developments
through
the
appropriate
public
process.
This
Plan
recognizes
increasing
density where
municipal
services
exist
as being
fundamental
to helping accommodate
differences
in the community's
age and lifestyle.
Policy 5.5.1
It
shall be
the intention of
Council to establish,
within the Residential
Designation,
a Mid Rise Residential
(R-MR) zone permitting multiple residential
developments
of a height up to six storeys.
Policy 5.5.2
It
shall be
the intention of
Council
to establish
appropriate
design and
landscaping
provisions
within the Zoning By-law for apartment
buildings within
the R-MR zone, this may include, but is not limited to:
(a)
the finishing materials and the architectural
details proposed;
(b)
the siting of the proposed structure, including balconies, with the adjacent
residential buildings;l
(c)
the orientation of the building as it relates to the street and surrounding
public realm;
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(d)
the design of the proposed
development
in terms of:
i.
building height and massing,
ii.
setback,
iii.
roof type and pitch;
(e)
the location and access to off street parking and the design of the parking
lot layout;
(f)
the landscaping
that is proposed,
including
efforts to preserve
the existing
vegetation
by minimizing
tree and soil removal;
(g)
provisions
for adequate
site grading
with respect
to the impact
on
neighbouring
properties;
(h)
the location and screening
of service areas; and
(i)
availability
and adequacy
of municipal
services.
To maximize
the use of existing infrastructure,
this plan recognizes
that there may be specific
areas of the Town which are suitable
for densities
beyond 45 units per acre. These areas are
located along or in proximity
of major arterials
or major intersections
or in the vicinity of significant
commercial
nodes and well separated
from low density areas.
Policy
5.5.3
In keeping with policy 5.1.6 (d), it shall be the intention
of Council to consider
rezoning
properties
to
R-MR or R-HR
subject to terms
and
conditions
and
design standards,
to permit densities
beyond 45 units per acre in areas of the
Town
that
are located
along or
in
proximity
of
major
arterials
or
major
intersections
or in the vicinity of significant
commercial
nodes.
Policy
5.5.4
In considering
such amendments,
Council shall have regard for:
(a)
the
location,
number,
layout and
design
of vehicular
access,
and
consideration
of joint access where individual
accesses
are deemed not to
be desirable;
(b)
the design and location of above grade parking lots;
(c)
the necessity
for underground
or at grade parking lots;
(d)
the proposed
landscaping
and provision
of amenity
space;
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(e)
the protection
of important
view lines and prevention
of overshadowing
by
controlling
building height, bulk, and site location;
(f)
the design of the proposed
development
in terms of building orientation
and
relationship
to other housing types and nearby land uses, the layout of the
buildings,
rights of way, and open spaces;
(g)
the traffic impacts;
(h)
measures
for the preservation
of the site's natural state by minimizing
tree
and soil removal;
(i)
the adequacy
of municipal
services;
and
(j)
any other matter Council deems suitable.
Policy
s.s.s
Council shall establish
a height framework
for mid- and high-rise
development
in the zoning by-law requiring
a one-to-one
height to setback
ratio that requires
buildings
of three stores or more to be setback
from the R-LR zone a distance
generally
equal to the height of the proposed
building.
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CHAPTER
6: COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
6.O
Commercial
Development
Commercial
development
in
Riverview
primarily
supports
the
Town's
residential
population.
Although
Riverview
is predominantly
a residential
community,
it is well positioned
to grow its
commercial
tax base by providing
a welcoming
environment
for a variety of businesses.
This Plan
anticipates
a significant
amount of commercial
development
in the short term given the Town's
strategic
and efficient
link to the City of Moncton and major tourism destinations.
The
major
commercial
developments
in Riverview
have
focused
on
three primary
areas:
Coverdale
Road/Hillsborough
Road, the Findlay Business
Park and to a limited degree, along
Pine Glen Road. The intent of this Plan is to support
the existing commercial
development
in
these areas through a flexible, mixed-use
approach,
supporting
existing commercial
nodes and
encouraging
development
in a newly labelled Town Centre.
The
Town
has
made
significant
investments
in
critical
infrastructure,
such
as
Gunningsville
Boulevard
and the Mill Creek Collector
Sewer, as well as the Riverview
Recreation
Complex.
These
investments,
together
with the future
Bridgedale
Boulevard
extension
to
Hillsborough
Road,
new
areas
are
available
for
commercial
development.
While
the
Town
encourages
commercial
development
in this area through
appropriate
zoning, this Plan recognizes
that there
is a need for more detailed planning in the current greenfield
to ensure the area can compete,
long term, in the regional
commercial
market.
Policy
6.0.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to create a Commercial
Designation
on the
Generalized
Future Land Use Map, forming Schedule
A, which recognizes
all
commercially
developed
land as well as mixed-use
development
patterns
in the
Town and provides
sufficient
lands for future commercial
development
within
the Urban Growth Boundary.
As a goal of this Plan is to promote
smart growth, it is important
that new residential
developments
are
located
within proximity
to
services
and
amenities,
including
public
transit
and
active
transportation
amenities.
The
Plan supports
a mixed-use
environment
in
the
Commercial
Designation
and,
by
using
good
urban
design,
encourage
new developments
to
sensitively
integrate
into the Riverview
context. Increasingly
dense residential
uses will be accommodated
in
the Mixed Use (MU) and Town Centre (TC) zones. Accommodations
for residential
dwelling units
as secondary
uses are provided in the General
Commercial
(GC) zone.
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Policy
6.0.2
With the Commercial
Designation,
it shall be the intention
of Council to permit a
mixture of commercial
and residential
land uses by establishing
the Mixed Use
(MU) zone
in
the zoning
by-law.
The
MU
zone
shall
support a
mixed-use
development
pattern as well as permit a mixture of uses within one building.
The
MU
zone
shall
be
applied
to
areas
where
an
established
mixture
of
residential
and
commercial
uses exists, such
as
along Coverdale
Road,
Hillsborough
Road,
Pine Glen Road, the intersection
of Pinewood
Road and
Cleveland
Avenue,
and along the proposed
extension
of Bridgedale
Boulevard.
Policy
6.0.3
Withing
the
Commercial
designation,
Council
shall
establish
a
General
Commercial
(GC) zone in the zoning by-law and apply the zone to the Findlay
Business
Park as well
as
any commercial
uses
established
outside
of the
Town's mixed-use
development
pattern.
Policy
6.0.4
Council
shall encourage
residential
dwelling
units to
be integrated
into
commercial
and mixed-use
developments
by providing
flexible provisions
in the
zoning by-law.
6.1 Town
Centre
In the
past,
Riverview
considered
the commercial
area
along
Coverdale
Road,
between the
Findlay/Causeway
interchange
and McClelan
Avenue
as the town centre. The waterfront
provides
an essential
edge which, together
with streetscape
improvements,
had defined this area as a
distinct commercial
node. A major objective
of past Plans was to strengthen
and enhance
this
central area with the goal of providing
a space that was unique and attractive
to current and future
residents.
While improvements
have been made, the reality is that this area is dissected
by a
busy arterial street and to date, the town centre concept has not evolved.
The critical density
needed to support a vibrant town centre had not yet been achieved.
Recent development
trends
indicate an unprecedented
level of growth that could see the vision for a vibrant central core be
realized over the implementation
horizon of this Plan.
There are several key opportunity
sites located along Coverdale
Road,
including large format
retail buildings
that are positioned
to be repurposed
or redeveloped.
These large multi-acre
sites
have the potential
to accommodate
higher heights and densities
to create a more identifiable
town
centre
without
compromising
the
integrity
of
established
lower-density
residential
neighbourhoods.
This Plan recognizes
the importance
of establishing
a Town Centre as the recognizable
heart of
the
community.
To capitalize
on the
opportunity
presented
by large vacant
parcels
and
the
opportunity
to provide pedestrian
connection
under the Causeway,
this Plan establishes
a Town
Centre
between
Strathmore
Avenue / Ogden
Drive
and
Downey Avenue.
The Town
Centre
encourages
more dense development
while providing
for increased
design requirements
along
this important
corridor.
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Policy
6.1.1
It is the intention of Council to encourage
increasingly
dense and pedestrian
oriented
development
through
establishing
a Town
Centre (TC) zone in the
zoning by-law.
Policy
6.1.2
Council
shall
guide
development
toward
a
more
urban
built
form
through
standards
in the zoning by-law that may include but are not limited to:
(a) Increased
building heights to encourage
increased
density;
(b) Appropriate
setback, including
minimum
and or maximum
setbacks
to encourage
the development
of a more uniform street wall with the
intention
of fostering
a pedestrian-friendly
environment;
and
(c)
Non-residential
ground floor uses or conversions
to maintain active
street fronts.
Policy
6.1.3
Council shall permit high density residential
development
in the Town Centre
zone
while preserving
the commercial
character
of
the area by limiting
residential
uses on the street-facing
ground floor fagade.
Policy
6.1.4
It is the intention
of Council to encourage
new development
or redevelopments
in the Town Centre to maintain
or provide
public access to the Petitcodiac
River.
Policy
6.1.5
Council may consider
expanding
the Town Centre Zone through consideration
of the following
conditions:
(a) The expansion
abuts or is contiguous
with the existing Town Centre
zone, ensuring
continuity
of built form.
(b) The
proposed
expansion
or
new
development
demonstrates
measures
to mitigate potential impacts on adjacent
lower density
neighbourhoods,
such as:
i.
Incorporating
transitional
building heights and setbacks
near
residential
boundaries;
ii.
Preserving
privacy and reducing
noise through landscaping,
buffering,
or screening,
iii.
Conducting
traffic impact assessments
to address
concerns
related to increased
density.
iv.
The adequacy
or municipal
services;
and
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v.
Such other matters as Council deems advisable.
6.2 Mixed
Use
There is an established
mixed-use
development
pattern along several key corridors
of the Town
including
parts of Coverdale
Road, Hillsborough
Road, Pine Glen Road, and Cleveland
Avenue.
Dobson and
Philip
Roads form one of the southern
boundaries
of a commercial
area along
Coverdale
Road. Many of the businesses
which front onto Coverdale
Road have acquired
lands
to the rear of the buildings
for use as parking
lots or storage.
It has also been identified
that
additional
land
is
needed
for commercial
development
in the area. This situation
was
acknowledged
in past Plan reviews, which identified
difficulties
for residential
uses on the south
sides of Dobson and Philip Roads. In this regard, it will be important
for Council to ensure that
such conflicts are minimized
and that the approach
to future development
is flexible enough to
accommodate
commercial
expansion
while
integrating
new
residential
uses
and
respecting
existing neighbourhood
context.
Policy
6.2.1
It
shall
be
the intention
of
Council
to recognize
the existing
mixture
of
commercial
and residential
uses and foster an environment
for the expansion
o
of this development
pattern by establishing
the Mixed Use (MU) Zone within the
Commercial
Designation.
Policy
6.2.2
It
shall not
be the intention
of
Council
to
consider
any
applications
for
amendments
to the zoning
by-law
which
would permit
new
commercial
development
on the South sides of Dobson and Philip Roads.
Existing commercial
areas are always under pressure
to expand. This can be challenging
when
the
land
uses
are well
established
and
when
low
density
residential
uses
are
close
by.
In
Riverview,
particularly
along
Coverdale
Road,
an
established
low
intensity
commercial
development
pattern directly abuts low density housing. In these cases, throughout
Riverview,
it
is important
that commercial
and
residential
interests
be balanced,
and an orderly pattern of
development
is upheld.
This Plan supports
existing neighbourhoods
while providing
for the expansion
of commercial
uses
in strategic
areas. As the development
pattern evolves,
it may be necessary
to expand the Mixed
Use zone to allow for increased
flexibility
along critical corridors
within the Town. These cases for
expansion
must demonstrate
that the expansion
is a genuine necessity,
and that the expansion
will
improve
the
site
in
terms
of
safety
and
beautification.
Such
expansions
must
clearly
demonstrate
that they will have a positive impact on the neighbourhood.
These expansions
will
be determined
on a case-by-case
basis through rezoning.
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Policy
6.2.3
It shall be the intention
of Council to consider
expansions
of the Mixed Use Zone
through
the rezoning process. In considering
such amendments,
Council shall
have regard for:
(a)
the location, number, layout and design of vehicular
access, and, without
limiting the generality
of the Toregoing, consideration
of joint access where
individual
accesses
are deemed not to be desirable;
(b)
the design and location of above grade parking lots;
(c)
the proposed
landscaping
and provision
of amenity
space;
(d)
the building height, bulk and site location;
(e)
the design of the proposed
development
in terms of building orientation,
relationship
to other housing types and nearby land uses, the layout of the
buildings,
rights of-way and open spaces;
(f)
the traffic impacts;
(g)
measures
for the preservation
of the site's natural state by minimizing
tree
and soil removal;
(h)
provisions
for
adequate
site grading
with respect
to the impact
on
neighbouring
properties;
(i)
the adequacy
of municipal
services;
and
(j)
such other matters as Council deems advisable.
The Town is currently
experiencing
unprecedented
demand
for new multi-unit
dwellings,
and
regional
trends indicate that building heights will increase
over the lifespan of this plan. Several
large opportunity
sites exist in prime locations
along major arterial roads such as Coverdale
Road, Gunningsville
Boulevard,
and Bridgedale
Boulevard,
which would permit greater heights
and densities
without being out of scale with the surrounding
context.
This plan seeks to create a framework
for taller buildings
that allows Council and the community
to assess proposals
on a case-by-case
basis to ensure that Riverview's
development
approach
is reflective
of trends within the region or neighbouring
regions
while ensuring
the project is well
thought
out and reflective
its context.
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Policy6.2.5
In
assessing
rezoning
requests
or
amendments
pertaining
to
mixed-use
development
with high density
residential
forming
part of the application,
Counci)
shall consider
the following:
(a) the building's
location
along key arterial
routes,
particularly
Coverdale
Road,
Gunningsville
Boulevard,
Bridgedale
Boulevard;
(b) the project
incorporates
a mix of uses on the ground
floor such as commercial
uses and community
services;
(c)
high quality
design
with respect
to materials
and building
form,
including
a
podium
base with slender
tower as opposed
to a long building
fagade;
(d)
impact
of shadows
and wind on adjacent
properties;
(e) attention
to streetscape
design
and pedestrian-oriented
access;
(f)
distance
from residential
neighbourhoods
in the Low Rise Residential
zone;
(g) detailed
servicing
and infrastructure
information;
and
(h) such other matters
as Council
deems
advisable.
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CHAPTER
7: RURAL
AREAS
7.0
Rural
Area Development
The remaining
area of Riverview,
lying to the west of Rivergarden
Estates Park,
is currently
outside the Urban Growth Boundary
of the Town. It is extremely
unlikely that this area will require
services
to accommodate
future growth during this plan period. Thus, any future development
in
this area will require on-site services
consisting
of drilled well and septic system.
Soils information
indicate that the majority of the area is classified
as Parry Association,
which is
generally
poorly drained soil caused by a high clay content.
These soils are generally
unsuitable
for on-site sewerage
disposal
systems.
In addition to the environmental
risk associated
with rural type development,
the Town wishes to
adopt a strategy
to reduce sprawl or ribbon type development,
since these generally
contribute
to
vehicular
traffic conflicts (driveways)
and results in very low density thus high per unit cost of
providing
road maintenance,
snow removal, parks, and police, fire, and ambulance
services.
It
also commonly
results in extremely
costly extension
of services
which the Town is not currently
prepared
to provide. The Plan permits certain types of rural land uses, such as agricultural
and
forestry, which are generally
compatible
to a rural environment
and are, in fact, the highest and
best use for the land. However,
residential
development
in these areas often removes
valuable
resource
rich land and generally
results in additional
pressure
for Council to address
the concerns
of the
rural
residents,
which,
in fact,
can only be
addressed
through an
urban development
framework.
Therefore,
the following
policy framework
for rural
areas
is
intended
to
limit the
suburbanization
of these areas and focuses
on preserving
rural character.
Policy
7.0.1
It
shall
be
the
intention
of
Council
to
create
a
Rural
Designation
on
the
Generalized
Future Land Use map, forming Schedule
A, which recognizes
all
rural lands outside of the Urban Growth Boundary.
7.1
Rural
Residential
Subdivisions
Policy
7.1.1
It shall be the intention of Council to limit residential
development
in the rural
area to minimize
the potential
environmental
risks and the associated
economic
cost.
Policy
7.1.2
It shall be the intention of Council to ensure
that future subdivision
of land in the
Rural area shall be developed
with:
(a)
a minimum
individual
lot size of 2 hectares;
(b)
a minimum
lot frontage
of 150 metres; and
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(c)
with frontage
on
a
publicly owned
street or access approved
by the
Committee.
Policy
7.1.3
Notwithstanding
policy 7.1.2, it shall also be the intention of Council to permit
residential
development
on lots existing on the effective
date of this plan.
There are several large farms in the Town of Riverview,
many of which are owned and operated
by families.
To accommodate
a member
of the family farm, it may be necessary,
from time to
time, to create building lots on the farmstead
to provide housing directly involved with the farm
operation.
This is considered
a traditional
method to sustain the farm.
Policy
7.1.4
Notwithstanding
Policy 7.1.2,it
shall be the intention
of Council to recognize
and
accommodate
the future
subdivision
of
family farmsteads,
provided
the
proposed
lot sizes
can
meet the
requirements
for on-site
services
and the
subdivision
provides
housing
for
those
directly
involved
with
the
farming
operation.
7.2
Rural
Uses
Policy
7.2.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to establish,
within the Rural Designation,
a
Rural zone (RU) permitting
land-based
uses of forestry,
agriculture,
and related
activities
and limited Residential
uses.
Policy
7.2.2
It shall
also
be
the
intention
of Council
to
establish
within
the
rural
zone,
pursuant
to policy 7.2.1, a provision
which will permit the Committee
to consider,
subject to terms and conditions,
other resource-based
developments,
including
pits
and
quarries.
Council
shall
instruct the
Committee
in
considering
the
imposition
of terms and conditions
to have regard for:
(a)
the
location
and
design
of vehicular
access
and
the
potential
traffic
generation;
(b)
the environmental
impact of the type of use;
(c)
the outside storage of material;
(d)
the rehabilitation
of the site to a future urban use (subject
to a formal
engineering
plan); and
(e)
any other matter.
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7.3
Dwelling
Group
Zone
The following
policies outline the framework
for developing
unified communities
like mini home
parks within
Riverview's
rural areas.
It acknowledges
the growing
interest in diverse housing
options
while
emphasizing
the
preservation
of
rural
character.
The
aim is
to
ensure
that
developments
like mini home parks are developed
responsibly,
integrating
seamlessly
into the
existing landscape.
Policy
7.3.1
It
shall
be the
intention
of Council
to accommodate,
within
the
Rural
Designation,
mini home dwelling
parks and
tiny home communities
and
subdivisions
by establishing
a Dwelling Group zone. It shall also be the intention
of Council to permit, as a secondary
use,
an accessory
dwelling unit,
home
occupation,
a bed and breakfast
or a home daycare
within the Dwelling Group
zone.
Policy
7.3.2
Council shall consider
future rezonings
to the Dwelling Group zone for private
mini
home dwelling
or
tiny home communities
subject
to the following
considerations:
Buffer zones from neighbouring
uses;
Provision
of water and sewer facilities;
Stormwater
management
Separation
distances
between units;
Access and road network;
Parking;
Emergency
services;
Garbage
collection
and snow clearing
Proposal
7.3.4
It shall be the intention
of Council to adopt Dwelling Group standards
in the
Zoning By-law to ensure that mini home and tiny home parks and communities
are maintained
to meet acceptable
safety and aesthetic
standards
that reflect
the Town's image as an attractive
and safe place to raise a family.
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CHAPTER
8: INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
8.O
Industrial
Development
Given there are a number
of well-established
urban industrial
parks within the Greater
Moncton
area, the Town's limited land base servicing
industrial
land, the absence
of rail lines, and the
proximity
of the Trans-Canada
Highway,
the Town clearly has a subordinate
role in pursuing
traditional
industrial
development.
Nonetheless,
the Town recognizes
that there may be other land
uses that are light industrial
in nature (e.g. indoor manufacturing/fabrication/assembly),
which do
not require direct access to the transportation
network
and have the potential to bring economic
growth to Riverview.
8.1
Existing
Industrial
Uses
At the present time, there are a number
of industrial
land uses in the Town, particularly
at the
southern
edge of the municipal
boundary
along Pine Glen Road. Although
there are few industrial
properties
in
Town,
Council
believes
it has
a
significant
responsibility
in
providing
a
quality
environment
and
high
quality
services
to
its
current
and
future
citizens.
It
is this critical
responsibility
which provides
the impetus
for Council to become fiercely
competitive
in attracting
a larger share of the future housing market. As the region grows and develops,
the Town must
maintain
or improve its significance
as a community
entity. Therefore,
in order to maintain and
enhance
Riverview's
image as a residential
community,
A Great Place to Grow:
Policy
8.1.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to limit industrial
development
within the Town
by establishing
an Industrial
Designation
on the Future Land Use map that forms
Schedule
A only to those lands currently
developed.
The permitted
uses and
applicable
standards
shall be further defined in the zoning by-law.
There are several legal non-conforming
industrial land uses along Pine Glen Road. As a result,
future
expansions
of
these businesses
are limited.
While Council
recognizes
that
these
businesses
pre-date
the
current
zoning,
it
must
be understood
that
Pine Glen Road is
transforming.
The upgrading
of Pine Glen Road to a proper collector
street is a priority for the
Town. This work has commenced,
and over the coming years, it will be completely
reconstructed
to
include
a sidewalk
and
multi-purpose
trail.
As the
reconstruction
takes
place,
new
developments
will be expected
to address
the street and good urban design will be essential.
While Council anticipates
this area developing
as a mix of residential
and business
uses, it must
be recognized
that maintaining
and fostering
employment
in Riverview
is a major objective
of this
Plan.
Relocating
these
businesses
poses
challenges,
as
Riverview
has a
limited
amount of
industrial
land. Therefore,
while the non-conforming
uses would ideally be relocated
to a more
appropriate
area,
it
may not be
possible.
At the same time,
the future expansions
of these
businesses
may present
opportunities
to improve these sites through
the rezoning
process.
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Policy
8.1.2
Council shall encourage
and when cost effective, may assist, in the relocation
of
visually
noxious
industrial
uses to more appropriately
designed
and
designated
land within the urban region.
Policy
8.1.3
Notwithstanding
Policy 8.2.1, Council may consider
rezoning
existing industrial
lands,
on
a
case-by-case
basis,
to
accommodate
expansion
of an
existing
industrial
use if, in addition to all other criteria set out in the various policies of
this Plan, the development
has respect
for the following:
(a)
the
expansion
will
not
cause
additional
nuisances
to
surrounding
properties;
(b)
the expansion
will improve
the site in terms or safety, design, and move the
operations
indoors; and
(c)
all other provisions,
as stated in Policy 8.1.2, are reflected.
Policy
8.1.4
In
choosing
to
locate
new
greenfield
neighbourhoods
or
greenfield
neighbourhood
expansion,
Council shall prescribe,
through the Zoning By-law,
a minimum
spatial buffer and screening
requirements
from existing industrial
developments
in order to minimize
the potential conflicts between
these two
uses.
8.2
Business
& Knowledge
Parks
This Plan provides
guidance
for development
within the Town for the next 20 years. While this
Plan
recognizes
the
Town
is
primarily
a
residential
community,
it
also
acknowledges
that
Riverview
is changing
and includes pockets of urbanized
lands offering a variety of services.
As
the Town urbanizes,
residents
will expect to have a complete
range of services
within their own
municipal
boundaries.
Services, employment
and population
growth are all interrelated.
Given
that
business
and
knowledge
parks
are important
employment
generators
and
significant
contributors
to the municipal
tax base, this Plan provides
policy guidance
for Council in the event
that interest
in developing
a business
or knowledge
park would arise within the Town.
Policy
8.2.1
Within the life of this Plan, Council may consider
amending
the Municipal
Plan
and
Zoning
By-law
to
accommodate
the
development
of
a business
or
knowledge
park.
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Proposal8.2.2
ToassistwiththeimplementationofPolicy8.2.1,Council,inadditiontoallother
criteria set out in the various policies of this Plan, shall have appropriate
regard
for the following:
(a)
That the lands to be redesignated
and rezoned are appropriately
located
and ensure future land uses around the proposed
business
or knowledge
park are of a type and design that would be minimally
impacted
by the
activities
of a business
or knowledge
park;
(b)
That the proposed
business or knowledge
park explore the use of open
spaces, trails, and passive parks as a means to ensure adequate
spatial
separation
and buffering
with neighbouring
residential
uses;
(c)
That the lands will
be developed
in a
park setting,
by establishing
site
development
standards
for
setbacks,
parking
lots,
landscaping
requirements,
height limits, and signage
in the Zoning By-law;
(d)
The
type
of
non-residential
uses
being
proposed,
and
specifically
the
exclusion
of primary manufacturing;
(e)
Measures
to
ensure
that
the
proposed
use
will
not
interfere
with
the
operation
of any adjacent
use by virtue of the creation of vibrations,
noise,
or other nuisances;
(f)
The
delivery
of municipal
services
and
any
effects
the
proposed
development
will have on existing and planned services;
(g)
The business
or knowledge
park is master planned;
and
(h)
The implementation
policies of this plan.
Proposal
8.2.3
To assist with the
implementation
of Policy 8.2.1,
Council will
consider
the
following
objectives
when evaluating
the master plan noted in proposal
8.2.2(g):
(a)
the plan provides
a detailed map of the type of uses being proposed
and
their location within the proposed
business
or knowledge
park;
(b)
the efficient
layout of streets and traffic in general;
(c)
quality design, landscaping,
and streetscaping;
(d)
the connectivity
with adjacent
lands;
(e)
the provision
of buffering
with the neighbouring
properties;
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(f)
the provision
of appropriate
pedestrian,
transit, and cycling infrastructure
to accommodate
alternate
modes of transportation;
(g)
detailed
servicing
and infrastructure
information;
and
(h)
any other applicable
information
deemed important
by Council.
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CHAPTER
9: FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
AREAS
There are two main areas within the Town that, although
well positioned
for development,
have
remained
undeveloped
due to a variety of constraints.
This has allowed other areas within the
Town to infill first, capitalizing
on existing infrastructure
or lands with limited barriers
to
development.
These lands are within the serviceable
and Urban Growth Boundary
of the Town
and have potential
to offer the creation of areas where the changing
needs of the current and
future generations
can be satisfied.
Given the volume of development
potential at these sites and the need to evaluate
the Town's
capacity
to service future development
at the scale that is presented
by these areas, a
framework
for more fulsome planning
exercises
is required.
The large area described
as the Gunningsville,
Bridgedale
and Robertson
Area is an area with
great development
potential
and also substantial
environmental
assets as there are wetlands
and watercourses
that run through the lands and connect
to Mill Creek. There are also known
transportation
and access challenges,
environmental
constraints,
and infrastructure
limitations.
Policy
9.1.I
It shall be the intention
of Council to establish
the Future Development
designation
on the Generalized
Future Land Use map and apply the designation
to those areas within the Town that require detailed secondary
municipal
plans in
order to overcome
existing development
challenges
and ensure future
development
considers
the Town's infrastructure
capacity,
transportation
network
capacity
and impact, the environmental
impacts and constraints
of the area, and
considerations
for an appropriate
mix of land uses that will positively
contribute
to
the future of Riverview.
Policy
9.1.2
Council shall establish
a Future Development
zone in the zoning by-law with the
intention
of permitting
existing uses only. New development
shall be facilitated
through a rezoning
process.
Policy
9.1.3
Council shall establish
the Gunningsville
and Bridgedale
Secondary
Planning
Area in Schedule
B and undertake
an amendment
to this Plan to integrate,
and
therefore
implement,
the Secondary
Municipal
Plan upon its completion.
Policy
9.1.4
Council shall not approve rezonings
in the Gunningsville,
Bridgedale
and
Robertson
Secondary
Planning
Area until such a time that the Secondary
Municipal
Plan is prepared
for adoption.
Policy
9.1.5
Council shall permit a rezoning
or, iF deemed
appropriate
by council, a
subdivision
master plan for areas that are designated
as Future Development
but
are not a part of the established
Gunningsville,
Bridgedale
and Robertson
Secondary
Planning
Area in Schedule
B
There are several large parcels of land within West Riverview
located immediately
west of Trites
Road and within the Urban Growth Boundary.
There is potential
for this area to connect
into the
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Town's transportation
network
as several critical corridors
truncate
at the property
edge,
creating
substantial
potential to create a complete,
well-connected
neighbourhood.
Policy
9.1.6
To ensure the large undeveloped
area in West Riverview
is developed
in a
coordinated
manner,
the developers
in West Riverview,
in cooperation
Council
will establish
a Secondary
Municipal
Plan or a subdivision
master plan that
represents
the whole or part of the lands available
for development.
Policy
9.1.7
Council shall establish
the West Riverview
Secondary
Planning
Area in Schedule
C to define the area where a secondary
municipal
plan, or if deemed
sufficient
by
Council, subdivision
master
plan, is required prior to development.
Policy
9.1.8
Council shall not approve rezonings
or subdivisions
in the West Riverview
Area
in Schedule
C until such a time that the Secondary
Municipal
Plan or subdivision
master plan is approved
by Council.
Policy
9.1.9
To assist with the implementation
of Policy 9.1.5 and 9.1.7, Council shall
consider
the following
objectives
when evaluating
the secondary
municipal
plans
or subdivision
master plans:
(a) the plan provides
a mix of land uses including
residential,
commercial,
and
community
use spaces, as well as, emphasizing
mixed-use
development
where possible.
(b) the plan provides
an appropriate
amount
of mix housing types which should
include a combination
of housing styles and a stepped approach
to
residential
density (such as transitions
from Low Rise Residential
to Mid Rise
Residential).
(c) the efficient
layout of streets and traffic in general;
(d) connectivity
with adjacent
lands;
(e) the location and size of future parks, open spaces and trails;
(f)
the prioritization
natural assets and environmental
features
within the plan
area including
watercourses
and wetlands;
(g) detailed servicing
and infrastructure
information;
and
(h) such other information
that Council deems appropriate.
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CHAPTER
10: PARKS, OPEN SPACES
AND RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
10.O
Parks,
Open
Spaces
and Recreational
Facilities
The Town has developed
a variety of parks, open spaces, and recreational
facilities
that appeal
to residents
of all ages. These major amenities
play an important
role in the social, cultural,
economic,
environmental,
and physical health and well-being
of our community.
The quality and
accessibility
of these spaces and facilities
make Riverview
a desirable
community
and their
continued
growth is a major goal of this Plan.
While there remains a need for a comprehensive
Recreational
Master Plan, Riverview
benefits
from the Mill Creek Nature Park Master Plan and its Active Transportation
Plan, which outline
long-term
strategies
for creating
and developing
parks, open spaces, and trails. The direction
provided
by these plans will remain integral to shaping future recreational
priorities.
The Riverfront
Park, Mill Creek Nature Park, and the recent development
of the Riverview
Recreation
Complex
have been the Town's major recreational
priorities.
These projects reflect
the Town's commitment
to sustainability
by balancing
new development
with environmental
stewardship,
such as preserving
green spaces and implementing
energy-efficient
designs.
As more areas develop into new residential
neighbourhoods,
there is a growing demand
for the
Town to keep pace with its parks and recreational
facilities.
Ensuring
these spaces are inclusive
for people of all ages and abilities
is critical to fostering
a welcoming
and accessible
community
for ail residents.
Public input will continue
to play a central role in identifying
priorities
for parks and recreation,
with opportunities
for engagement
embedded
in the planning
and implementation
processes.
Additionally,
the Town will prioritize
land acquisition
for public purposes
during subdivision
processes.
This includes
evaluating
opportunities
to create new park spaces, enhance
connectivity
between
green spaces, buffer residential
areas, and undertake
conservation
measures.
Larger district parks and their connectivity
will remain the focus, however
the need
for neighbourhood-focused
recreation
amenities
will be regularly
reevaluated
as newer
neighbourhoods
approach
Full build out.
Finally, as costs increase
for new parks and facilities,
as well as for maintaining
existing
amenities,
the Town will encourage
greater use of programs
and facilities
operated
by other
organizations.
The Town will also remain open to new proposals
from private providers
of
recreation
services
and facilities,
ensuring
a collaborative
approach
to meeting community
needs.
Policy
10.0.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to create a CU (Community
Use) Designation
on the Generalized
Future Land Use Map, forming Schedule
A, to recognize
community
uses such as parks, recreational
facilities,
open spaces, and public
services.
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PolicylO.0.2
CouncilshallensurethatallTown-ownedparksandrecreationfacilitiesaresafe
and adequately
maintained.
Policy
10.0.3
It shall be the intention of Council to establish
a long-term,
Town-wide
strategy
for creating
and
developing
future
parks,
open spaces
and trails
through
a
Recreation
Master Plan.
Policy
10.0.4
Council shall protect and preserve
the lands around Mill Creek Nature Park to
ensure adjacent
land uses complement
the park.
Policy
10.0.5
Council shall acquire, when
possible
and
in accordance
with the Mill Creek
Master
Plan, additional
lands to ensure
future park growth and habitat protection
initiatives.
Policy
10.0.6
Council shall ensure that new development
projects within and adjacent
to Mill
Creek Nature Park employ stormwater
management
best practices
including
the incorporation
of natural assets to ensure the protection
of the Mill Creek
watershed.
PolicylO.0.7
Councilshallpermitactiverecreationlandusesinallzones.
Policy
10.0.8
Demographic
trends
and
facility
and
program
usage
shall
be
monitored
to
ensure that changing
user needs are addressed
through:
(a)
the development
or redevelopment
of parks and recreation
facilities;
(b)
the tailoring and designing
of programs
that suit the intended
users.
Policy
10.0.9
It shall be the intention
of Council to instruct the Committee,
when a proposed
subdivision
involves dedication
of lands for public purposes
or cash in lieu, to
have regard for the following:
(a)
the existence
of other nearby facilities;
(b)
quantity
and nature of local recreation
demand;
(c)
land suitability
for intended
purpose;
(d)
accessibility;
(e)
site frontage;
(f)
potential
for integration
with existing
park and open space network;
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(g)
compatibility
with existing and proposed
land uses;
(h)
potential
vehicular
generation
and necessity
for on-site parking; and
(i)
potential
maintenance
and property
tax cost.
Policy
10.0.10
When a subdivision
plan involves the dedication
of land for public purposes,
Council
shall
instruct
the
Committee,
the
Town's
Parks
&
Recreation
Department,
and
Engineering
and
Public
Works
Department
to
have
consideration
for the following
site planning guidelines:
(a)
compatibility
of the
proposed
use with the natural
environment,
natural
drainage
pattern and surrounding
land uses;
(b)
adequacy
of the proposed
site plan;
(c)
topography
of the land;
(d)
potential
impact
on
the
adjacent
property
owners,
including
noise
generation,
drainage,
light spill-over
and privacy protection;
(e)
user safety and security;
(f)
ensure
sufficient
site frontage
to
provide
ample
visibility
to
encourage
maximum
use;
(g)
provision
of adequate
site parking, if required;
(h)
consideration
of special needs groups and individuals;
(i)
traffic impact considerations;
and
(k)
any other matter deemed necessary
by either the Committee
or Council.
Policy
10.0.11
Council shall consider
co-operation
with community
groups, the local School
Districts,
and
other private
recreation
facilities,
clubs
and
service groups to
facilitate
the wider use of their existing services
and programs.
Policy
10.0.12
Council
will
pursue
senior
government
funding
to
improve
the
recreation
facilities
and open space in Riverview.
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Proposal
10.0.13
To
assist
in
the
implementation
of
Policy
10.0.3,
Council
proposes
to
complete
a Recreation
Master
Plan, which will
be used
to
guide
future
recreational
development
and the enhancement
of current recreation
systems,
programs
and facilities.
The Plan should include the following:
(a)
Preserving
and enhancing
existing parks, open spaces and facilities.
(b)
Ensuring
and improving
connectivity
for all users.
(c)
Ensuring
an
appropriate
supply
and
quality
of
community
and
neighbourhood
open space.
(d)
Preserving
the Mill Creek area as the Town's regional park.
(e)
Promoting
and
encouraging
green
development
that conserves
greater
amounts
of vegetation
and
green
spaces
than
conventional
style
development.
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CHAPTER
11: INSTITUTIONAL
AND PUBLIC
SERVICES
11.O
Institutional
and Public
Services
Institutional
and
public services
play an
essential
role
in
enhancing
the social,
cultural,
and
economic
potential of individuals
and communities
and are an important
aspect of community
planning. This section refers to such uses as schools, senior care, health facilities, churches,
daycare centres,
police station, fire station,
and
municipal
buildings.
As
integral
parts of our
community,
the Town
wishes to ensure that these facilities
are well
situated,
planned,
and
designed
to meet our community's
needs today and well into the future.
Policy
11.0.1
Council
shall
include
institutional
and
public
services
type
use
within
the
Community
Use Designation
on the Generalized
Future Land Use Map.
Public schools are central to the lives of the Town's youth, their families, and neighbourhoods.
While it is recognized
that the Province
has the primary
responsibility
For school facilities
planning
and management,
school planning
is an important
and a natural part of community
planning.
The
Town believes that both the Province and the Municipality
would benefit from the opportunity
to
work together
to ensure that education
plans and municipal
plans integrate
well and support
one
another.
Policy
11.0.2
The Town supports
the development
of Provincial
methods
and procedures
to
coordinate
school district facility planning
with local governments
and municipat
plans.
Policyl1.0.3
TheTownwillofferassistancetotheProvinceinplanningforschoollocations.
Policyl1.0.4
Councilencouragesschoolfacilityplanningtotakeintoaccountthelong-range
growth management
and land use strategies
and other policies
of this Municipal
Plan.
School facilities
have the potential
to serve the needs of the community
beyond the requirements
of education.
However,
for the
community
to
fully
benefit from
these
infrastructures,
better
cooperation
between
Town officials and the Anglophone
and Francophone
School Districts
must
be achieved.
Similarly,
various religious
facilities,
and other non-profit
volunteer
associations
have
the potential resources
and facilities
to aid the community
in achieving
its improved
quality of life
objectives.
The efficient
use of the community's
current building stock will
reduce any future
demand
For capital expenditure
on recreational
facility development.
Therefore:
Policy
11.0.5
It shall be the intention
of Council to encourage
the effective
use of school, religious
and other non-profit
facilities
throughout
the Town to serve as community
centres.
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The provision
of schools, churches,
parks and open space have generally
been determined
to be
compatible
land uses within all types and forms of development.
However,
Council is also aware
of the potential which large buildings and intense developments
may have on the environment
and immediate
area. Although
Council wishes
to facilitate
development,
it also wishes to exercise
sufficient
police powers to ensure minimum
impact on stable neighbourhoods.
Policy
11.0.6
It shall be the intention
of Council to instruct the Committee,
when considering
the
imposition
of terms and conditions
to permit the establishment
or expansion
of
schools and/or places or worship
in any land use designation,
to have regard for
the following
consideration:
(a) sites
should
be
planned,
landscaped,
and
buffered
in
such
a
manner to
minimize negative impacts
of traffic, noise, and visual intrusion
on residential
neighbourhoods
and other land uses;
(b) the
scale
and
design
of the
proposal
shall
complement
and
be
deemed
compatible
with adjacent
land uses;
(c) adequate
parking and active transportation
connections
are provided;
and
(d) the site is fully serviced.
Policyll.0.7
Council
shall
instruct the
Committee
to
have
regards
for
policy
11.0.6
when
considering
any or the following
land uses:
(a) fire and police stations;
(b) ambulance
stations; and
(c) assisted living or independent
living facilities.
11.I
Protective
Services
Police and Fire departments
are considered
protective
services for life and property.
The Town
of Riverview
has its own fire department
located in a new state-of-the-art
facility on Pinewood
Road and police protection
is provided by the Codiac RCMP. Municipalities
are responsible
for
dealing with
emergency
situations
within
these jurisdictions.
The
ability
of a
municipality
to
respond to serious situations
depends
on the effectiveness
of its protective
and other services
to
coordinate
and respond appropriately.
Policy
11.1.I
Council shall permit police, fire and ambulance
stations in any area designated
and suitable
for such development
on the Generalized
Future Land Use Map.
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Policy
ll.t2
It is essential for fire and
life safety protection,
that
Fire and
Rescue staff be
included
in discussions,
planning
and
implementation
of
building
and /
or
development
application,
including,
where
necessary,
subdivision
applications.
The particular
issues that need to be reviewed
include,
but are not limited to,
access
to property
for
fire
and
emergency
vehicles,
minimizing
emergency
response
time, ensuring
appropriate
water flows as required under the National
Building Code of Canada and the National Fire Code of Canada (with local Fire
and Rescue Department
input). Input forlife
safety and fire issues shall be required
for all developments,
whether
access is by way of a public street or private road.
Policy
11.1.3
Councii shall examine
the distribution
of fire hydrants
and ensure that existing
deficient
areas
and
future
development
areas have
adequate
fire protection
systems.
Policy
11.1.4 As required,
Council shall authorize
the preparation
of a fire flow analysis
study for
the purpose of identifying
existing deficiencies
in the water system for firefighting
needs.
Under the
provisions
of the
New
Brunswick
Emergency
Measures
Act, the
Council
in
each
municipality
is responsible
for dealing with emergencies
within its administrative
boundaries.
The
Act also requires that each
municipality
"shall establish
and maintain
a municipal
emergency
organization"
and "shall prepare
and approve
an emergency
measures
plan." The Act defines an
Emergency
Measures
Plan as "any plan, program or procedure
prepared
by a municipality
that is
intended
to mitigate the effects of an emergency
or disaster
and to provide for the safety, health
or welfare
of the civil population
and the protection
of property
and the environment
in the event
of such occurrence."
Policy
11.1.5
Council shall ensure that the fireTighting
and emergency
response
function of the
department
is maintained
at a suitable level to ensure that residents
of the Town
are adequately
served.
Policy
11.1.6
Council
shall
ensure
that
the Emergency
Measures
Plan and
the Municipal
Emergency
Measures
Organization
are updated on a regular
basis so as to ensure
the most effective
response
to an emergency
situation
or disaster
within the Town
boundaries.
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CHAPTER
12: ENVIRONMENT
12.O
Environmental
Policies
A healthy natural environment
and the ability to manage
natural resources
in a sustainable
way
are fundamental
principles
of the community's
vision of Riverview.
The community's
most dominant
feature is the Petitcodiac
River. Another
key component
of the
Town is Mill Creek and the surrounding
forest. They are community
resources
which must be
protected
for generations
to come. The Town has acquired
significant
portions of water frontage
property and hundreds
of acres surrounding
Mill Creek and intend to continue
acquiring
lands
that are deemed important
for the community
for the purposes
of public access to the natural
environment.
Similarly,
tributaries
and wetlands
play an important
role in the overall function and protection
of
rivers and lakes and the management
of stormwater.
These watercourses
and environmentally
sensitive
areas are protected
primarily
by prohibiting
development
activity and secondly
by land
acquisition
when recreational
uses can be twined with conservation
measures,
therefore:
The Town of Riverview's
Environmental
priorities
are:
1.
to identify
and protect those areas of significant
scenic, environmental,
and wildlife
habitat value;
2.
to provide for the orderly and comprehensive
management
of watercourses
and
floodplains;
and
3.
to sustain or enhance,
where possible, the quality of the environment
within the
Town as it relates to urban development
and human activity.
Policy
12.0.1
Council
shall
designate
the
Town's
most significant
environmentally
sensitive
areas as Community
Use on the Generalized
Future Land Use Map.
Policy
12.0.2 Where no alternatives
are available,
it is the intention
or Council to:
(a) consider
variances
to watercourse
setbacks
in
consultation
with
provincial
agencies
provided
that
the
application
is
deemed
reasonable
and
demonstrates
how the environmental
impact of the proposed
development
will
be mitigated.
(b) Notwithstanding
(a), Council shall not consider
development
within 30 metres
of Mill Creek, Turtle Creek, or the Petitcodiac
River".
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12.1
Environmentally
Sensitive
Areas
Policy
12.1.1
Council shall endeavour
to protect and limit development
in all environmentally
sensitive
areas, including:
(a) riverbanks
and ravines;
(b) areas with flooding risk;
(c) areas with significant
development
constraints;
(d) significant
natural habitat;
(e) ecosystem
services
provided
by flood plains; and
(f)
other areas of open space value.
Policy
12.1.2
Council shall endeavour
to secure land within environmentally
sensitive
areas:
(a) through appropriate
zoning mechanisms;
(b) as land for public purposes
when required
through the subdivision
process,
where appropriate
and;
(c) through land acquisitions,
where appropriate.
12.2
Compatible
Uses
Policy
12.2.1
Council shall endeavour
to ensure that land uses within and abutting designated
open spaces and other environmentally
sensitive
areas are compatible
with and
have minimal impacts on the natural environment.
Policy
12.2.2
Council
shall
encourage
the
use
of environmentally-sensitive
areas
for trails,
interpretive
centres, wildlife habitats, and any other combination
of recreational
uses that have minimal impact on the surrounding
environment.
12.3
Provincial
Regulations
Policy
12.3.I
It
shall
be
the
intention
of Council
to
ensure
that
a
sustainable
approach
to
development
is taken. Part of this approach
will require working
with the Province
to
ensure
that
Regulations
relating
to
watercourses,
coastal
marshes,
environmental
impact assessments,
protection
of watersheds
and ground water
resources,
salt storage and snow removal,
solid waste, and regulations
related to
petroleum
storage are respected.
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12.4
Watercourse
Protection
Policyl2.4.l
ItshallbetheintentionofCounciltoprotectwatercoursesbyestablishinganOpen
Space and Conservation
(OS) Zone on riparian areas, as determined
by the Digital
Topographic
Data Base 1998 (DTDB98)
published
by Service New Brunswick.
Watercourses,
including
Mill Creek and Turtle Creek, shall therefore
be subject
to
a minimum
watercourse
protection
buffer of 30 metres.
Policy
12.4.2
It
is
the
intention
of Council
to
consider
development
within
30
metres
o( a
watercourse
through the appropriate
provincial
permitting
process and subject to
variance
requirements.
Council shall not consider
development
within 30 metres
of Mill Creek, Turtle Creek, or the Petitcodiac
River.
Policy
12.4.3
It shall
also
be the
intention
of Council,
without
limiting
the
generality
of the
aforementioned
policy, to seek acquisition
of lands situated
within the open space
(OS) Zone.
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CHAPTER
13: URBAN DESIGN
13.O
Urban
Design
Policies
The Town of Riverview
prides itself on being a beautiful riverfront
community.
One of the tools
that can be used to preserve
this image is the application
of Urban Design principles.
The Urban
Design objectives
of this plan shall endeavour
to reinforce
the goals of this Plan as well as to
facilitate
increased
urban design requirements
in areas of the Town where there is a clear public
interest
to preserve existing character
or to promote
a selected design theme. Design involves
subjective
matters related to the visual character,
aesthetics,
and compatibility
of land use and to
the
qualitative
aspects
of development,
and
should
take
into
consideration
"seasonality"(i.e.
snowfall).
Design principles
will be implemented
through Secondary
Municipal
Plans, Subdivision
Master
Plans,
Rezoning,
Terms and
Conditions
applications
and standards
contained
in Zoning and
Subdivision
By-laws.
Policy
13.0.1 During the review of new development,
significant
redevelopment
or subdivision
the Town will
promote the use of the following
urban design
principles,
where
applicable,
as a means of enhancing
the quality of the public realm, and enhancing
the health, safety, and welfare of the general public:
(a) Designing
developments
that preserve
and complement
significant
natural
Features,
topography
and
landscape,
as
well
as
respect
the
physical
capacity
of
land to accommodate
development.
The preservation
of
wetlands,
waterbodies,
unique ecosystems,
vegetation,
and urban forests
and parks shall be encouraged.
(b) The design
of
new
developments
shall encourage
the preservation,
restoration,
and enhancement
of identified
heritage
features.
(c)
Building
and
development
review
processes
will
encourage
a
high
standard
of building design.
(d) Landscaping
shall be encouraged
in all new developments
to achieve
and
maintain
aesthetically
pleasing
appearances
of
building
sites,
parking
areas, and streetscapes.
The compatibility
of adjacent
residential
and non-
residential
development
shall
be
encouraged
through
site
design
and
buffering
measures,
including
landscape
screening
and fencing.
(e) Areas dedicated
to public open space shall
be used to help shape the
Town's
goal to enhance
the quality of life. Opportunities
to improve
links to
existing public opens spaces shall be encouraged.
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(f)
Ensure wherever
possible the views and vistas of the built and
natural
environment
are preserved
and enhanced.
(g) New buildings
and public spaces and the retrofitting
of existing buildings
shall be designed
to be accessible
to all persons.
(h) Maintain
the street as the primary public space. Maintain the characteristic
building setback
that defines the street and public environment.
(i) 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
or traffic,
and
guidelines
may be adopted
to enhance
these qualities.
(j)
Traffic-calming
measures
shall be implemented
in certain areas through
reduced
speeds,
road
widths,
and
on-street
parking
to
enhance
the
potential
for pedestrian
activity.
(k) Council shall place particular
emphasis
on the design of intersections
of
major roads in with major entrances
into nearby neighbourhoods
and may
require design measures
that define these intersections
(I) All development
shall be designed
having regard for Active Transportation
modes,
including
public transit
and
pedestrian-oriented
accessibility,
convenience,
and comfort.
(m) Lands are required for public and private utility services
such as hydro,
water and sewage
facilities,
gas and oil pipelines,
and telephone
lines. The
manner
and location in which these services
are provided
may have certain
impacts
on the surrounding
area. Utility facilities
shall be in a manner
that
avoids adverse
visual, environmental,
health and safety impacts.
(n) 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
islands and screening
in the design of large parking lots.
(o) Treat architecture
as an art. Integrate
public art in the building fabric and in
important
spaces.
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13.1
Signage
Policies
It is highlighted
in many sections
of this Plan that urban design is a major priority for the Town.
Urban design is not only for buildings,
it is also about the Town's streets and streetscapes
and
how they interact
with the public realm. The streetscape
is a very challenging
component
or urban
design, as streets are generally
seen as piece of infrastructure
with one function;
to move people
from one place to another. Often, the importance
of the public realm is overlooked
as a component
that is formed by the arrangement
of the streets, sidewalks,
landscaping,
parking lots, signage,
and building facades.
Given that the streetscape
in its entirety is formed by both elements
from
the public and private realms, it requires
a collaborative
effort to achieve
good urban design.
The question
of signage has often been a challenging
component
for municipalities.
The purpose
of signs: to advertise,
requires
visibility
and that typically
involves
them being located as close as
possible
to the street. As a result, they become a prominent
part of the streetscape
and may
consequently
have a negative impact on community
aesthetics
as well as public safety. This is
further
challenged
with the arrival of new technology
making signage even more visible.
Electronic
message
signs
are
increasing
in
popularity.
What
used
to
be
single-colour
incandescent
screens,
typically
used
to
broadcast
time
and
temperature,
have
grown
into
dynamic
displays using picture-quality
resolution
allowing
unlimited options for businesses
to
advertise
their goods and services.
However,
this introduces
new elements
potentially
affecting
the visual character
and safety of our streets.
Depending
on
the
street
type
and
the
built form,
signage
can
contribute
to
enhancing
the
streetscape
or detracting
from it. Good design is often said to be subjective;
however, proper
attention
to context and location is very real and objective.
The Town's role is to find a balance
which allows businesses
and other organizations
to advertise
their offerings,
while at the same
time, maintain
standards
of public safety and community
aesthetics
OBJECTIVES
It is an objective
of Council to:
1.
Recognize
the benefits of ensuring
a quality streetscape
throughout
the Town.
2.
Recognize
the impact of signage
on the streetscape
and adjacent
land uses.
3.
Recognize
the importance
of signage for businesses
and other organizations
to
communicate
their brand or offerings.
4.
Recognize
the need for a new approach
in regulating
electronic
message
signs.
5.
Ensure that
public safety
and
community
aesthetics
are
not compromised
by
signage.
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Policyl3.l.l
lnordertoensuresignagedoesnotaffectpublicsafetyordeterioratestreetscapes
and community
aesthetics,
Council shall establish
general zoning
provisions
to
control sign design, type, dimension,
height and location;
Policy
13.1.2
Further to
Policy
13.1.1,
in
order to
ensure
signage
respects
its
context and
location,
Council
may establish special
design
requirements
for signage within
specific urban areas of the Town.
Policyl3.l.3
lnrecognizingpotentialimpactsoftheincreaseinuseofelectronicmessagesigns,
Council shall establish
special zoning provisions
to address
the Following:
(a)
Ensuring
appropriate
distances
between
electronic
message
signs
and
traffic control devices;
(b)
Regulating
message
transition
and duration;
(C)
Restricting
the brightness
of signs;
(d)
Restricting
their hours of operation;
(e)
Requiring
signs to have automatic
dimming
capability;
and
(f)
Prohibiting
them in sensitive
locations.
Policy
13.1.4
ln orderto
ensure community
aesthetics
and public safety, Council shall directthe
Planning
Advisory
Committee
to
have
special
attention
to the following
when
considering
a variance
or the imposition
of terms and conditions
for certain types
of signs in sensitive
locations:
(a)
Ensuring
there is no conflict with traffic control devices;
(b)
Design criteria and features
to ensure the signage
is sensitive
to its context
and location;
(c)
Ensuring
potential light pollution and light trespass
into adjacent
sensitive
land uses is mitigated;
(d)
Protecting
special view line and heritage building and sites; and
(e)
The impact of the sign on the streetscape.
Policy
13.1.5
Given that billboard
signs may have a significant
impact on the streetscape
as
well as the overall community
aesthetics,
Council shall not allow them as-of-
right in any zone.
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Proposal
13.1.6
It is proposed
that Council may, subject to a conditional
zoning agreement,
consider
allowing
for
billboard
signs
within
land
in
the
Commercial
Designation,
subjectto
Policy 13.1.5.
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Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 64
CHAPTER
14: IMPLEMENT
ATION
14.O
Implementation
Policies
This Plan is the primary policy document
to guide decision making for growth, development
and
investment
within the Town over the course of the next 20 years. The Plan will be implemented
through various regulatory
documents
including
the Zoning
By-law which was established
in
conjunction
with the adoption of the Plan.
14.1
Development
Approvals
and Amendments
Over the course of implementing
this Plan, it is intended
that all by-law amendments
complement
and/or support
the objectives
and policies
or the Plan. In situations
where there is conflict
between
any provision
in the Zoning By-law or the Subdivision
By-law, the Plan prevails.
The Town's
objectives
with respect
to the Plan's implementation
are:
1.
To ensure all future planning,
regulation
and decision making by the Town conforms
to the general intent of the Municipal
Plan;
2.
To
consider
amendments
to
the
Municipal
Plan
when
deemed
beneficial
to
the
community's
interest; and
3.
To ensure that developments,
permitted
by way of a conditional
rezoning
or a terms
and conditions
application,
have been carried out in conformance
with the conditions
imposed.
Policy
14.1.I
Council shall recognize
that this Municipal
Plan is the principal document
for
guiding development
in the Town. The Municipal
Plan shall be used in decision
making as follows:
(a) All
forms
of development
approval
including
zoning
amendments,
land
subdivision
and construction
shall be consistent
with this Municipal
Plan.
(b) The Zoning By-law and Subdivision
By-law shall contain regulations
that
implement
the Municipal
Plan.
(c) Other Town By-laws will support
the implementation
of this Plan.
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Page 65
(d) The Town's five-year
capital budgeting
program and all major public works
and capital expenditures
will support
the implementation
of this Plan.
(e) Secondary
municipal
plans will be prepared to address specific areas or
issues in greater
detail. All secondary
municipal
plans shall be in alignment
with the Municipal
Plan.
Policy
14.1.2
Council
shall
require
amendments
to the
policies or schedules
of this
Plan
where:
(a)
any policy or proposal
has to be changed;
(b)
there is a request
for an amendment
to the Zoning By-law which is not
permitted
by this Plan and subsequent
documented
studies confirm that
the policies of the Plan should be amended;
or
(c)
subject
to policy 14.1.1
(e),
secondary
municipal
plans have been
implemented
Policy
14.1.3
Providing
the intentions
of all other pertinent
policies are satisfied,
Council may,
for purposes
of providing
for development
of similar uses on properties
which
abut
one
another,
consider
amendments
to the Zoning
By-law
within a
designation
to provide for development
of uses permitted
by the zone on the
abutting property
within the abutting designation
as shown on the Generalized
Future Land Use Map, forming part of Schedule
A of this Plan, except where
specifically
precluded
by the policies of this Plan.
Policy
14.1.4
It is not intended
that all lands should be pre-zoned
for specific
uses. Rather, in
order to give Council a greater degree of control, this Plan provides
that certain
land uses shall be considered
only as amendments
to the Zoning By-law or, in
certain
instances,
pursuant
to the
imposition
of terms and
conditions.
Such
amendments
and imposition
or terms and conditions
shall be considered
only if
they meet the policies of this Plan.
Policy
14.1.5
As a condition
of rezoning
approval,
Council may require an applicant
to enter
into a
Conditional
Rezoning
agreement,
to
be
registered
on the title
of the
property.
This agreement
may require:
(a) That a time frame be set for the completion
of the development,
or in the
case of a phased development,
for the first phase of the development.
The
time frame will be determined
by the scale and nature of the project;
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(b) That,
if
construction
of
the
development
or the first
phase
of
the
development
has not been completed
on the date established
as per (a)
above, no subsequent
phases of development
will be permitted;
(c)
That,
if
construction
of
the
development
or the first phase
of
the
development
has not been completed
within the time frame referred to in
(b) above, Council may take steps to cancel the agreement
and repeal the
rezoning
pursuant
to the Community
Planning
Act;
(d) That, upon repeal of the rezoning
pursuant
to the Community
Planning
Act,
the land to which the agreement
pertains shall revert to the type of zone
under which it fell before rezoning.
(e)
Development
plans, conditions,
and other information
that form part of the
approval.
(f)
That,
in
addition
to
any other
securities
or
bonds Council
considers
appropriate
under the Community
Planning Act, the applicant
provide a
certified
cheque in the amount
of $1,000, to cover expenses
relating to the
cancellation of the agreement
and/or repeal of the rezoning.
The $1,000
security
shall be repayable
on completion
of the development
for which the
rezoning
is granted.
Policy
14.1.6
Notwithstanding
any other policy or proposal
of this Plan, Council may consider
applications
for
developments
which
contain
a mix of
land uses in any
designation
pursuant
to the provisions
of the Community
Planning
Act in respect
to an Integrated
Development
Zone.
Policy
14.1.7
This Plan may be reviewed
when the Minister or Council deems it necessary,
but in any case, and pursuant
to section 32 of the Community
Planning
Act, not
later than ten years from the date of its coming into force or from the date of its
last review;
Policy
14.1.8
Council
shall
instruct
the
Committee
to
establish
a
monitoring
system
for
developments
in
which
conditions
were
imposed
through
either a
rezoning
agreement
or terms and condition
application.
Policy
14.1.9
In recognition
of
the
transitional
status of
many developments
approved
pursuant
to conditional
rezonings
under the former plan and by-law, and the
need to maintain
these conditions
for the immediate
future, it shall not be the
intention
of Council to repeal all amendments
to the former by-law. However,
it
shall also be the intention
of Council to review all conditional
rezonings
carried
over
from
the
former
by-law
on
an
annual
basis,
and
where
appropriate,
consider
repeal of the conditional
by-law.
In
addition,
where any change
is
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Page 67
proposed
in the applicable
conditions
pursuant
to the conditional
agreements
it
shall be the intention of Council to consider
such a change by an agreement
made pursuant
to section 59 of the Community
Planning
Act.
Policyl4.l.lO
InconsideringamendmentstotheZoningBy-Iawortheimpositionoftermsand
conditions,
the Council and the Committee,
in addition to all other criteria set
out in the various policies of this Plan, shall have appropriate
regard for the
following:
(a) the
proposal
is
in
conformity
with
the
intent
oT this
Plan
and
with
the
requirements
of all municipal
by-laws
and regulations;
(b) that the proposal
is neither premature
nor inappropriate
by reason of:
financial
inability of the
Municipality
to
absorb
costs
relating
to the
development;
adequacy
of central or on-site sewage and water supply services
and
storm drainage
measures;
adequacy
or proximity
of
school,
recreation
or other community
facilities;
iv.
adequacy
of
road
networks
leading
to, adjacent
to, or
within
the
development;
and
v.
potential
for
damage
to
or
destruction
of
designated
historic
buildings/sites.
(c) that controls are placed on any proposed
development,
where necessary,
to reduce conflict with any adjacent
or nearby land uses by reason of:
i.
type of use;
ii.
height, bulk, appearance
and lot coverage
of any proposed
building;
iii.
traffic generation;
iv.
vehicular,
pedestrian,
bicycle and transit access to/from the site;
v.
parking;
vi.
open storage;
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Page 68
vii.
signs; and
viii.
any other relevant
matter of urban planning.
(d)
that the proposed
site is suitable in terms of steepness
of grades, soil and
geological
conditions,
location
of watercourses,
marshes
or
bogs,
and
susceptibility
flooding
as well as any other pertinent
environmental
subject;
and
(e)
that
the
proposal
meets
all
necessary
public
health
and
safety
considerations
and that the site design meets all fire protection
and access
requirements.
Policy
14.1.11
During the review of subdivisions,
the Town will have careful consideration
for
how the goals and objectives
of this plan have been applied. Considerations
will
include, but not be limited to:
(a) How wetlands
and watercourses
are preserved
and integrated;
(b) How natural vegetation
and trees are incorporated
into the design;
(c)
How concept of the complete
neighbourhoods
(mix of uses,
neighbourhood
centre, more compact
design, walkability,
etc) is applied;
(d) How the concept of complete
streets (walking,
cycling,
transit,
vehicles)
is
applied; and
(e) How well the proposal
addresses
the Town's requirements
for infrastructure.
Policy
14.1.12
Council shall ensure that the Generalized
Future Land Use Map, depicted in
Schedule
A, is updated annually
or when practical
to show areas of the Town
that are subject to a secondary
municipal
plan or subdivision
master plan.
14.2
TrafficStudies
Policy
14.2.1
A
traffic
study may be required
to assess
a proposed
development
or
subdivision.
This requirement
will be identified
at the development
review stage
of the application.
Policy
14.2.2
Where
an
application
is
subject
to
terms
and
conditions,
rezoning,
or
a
subdivision
agreement,
the Town may require the developer
to contribute
to
transportation
improvements
to address
matters in the Traffic Impact Study.
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Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 69
14.3
Municipal
Organization
and Governance
The Town regularly
works with other organizations,
other levels of government
and neighbouring
municipalities
in the delivery
of efficient
services
to its citizens. This Plan encourages
a strategic,
cooperative
approach
with
other levels of
government
and
external
agencies
to foster
collaboration
and ultimately
the realization
of plan policies
which are beyond the authority
of the
Town to implement.
Although
the jurisdiction
of the Plan is the Town of Riverview,
there are many
planning
issues that transcend
its borders.
The Town's objective
with respect to municipal
organization
and governance
is to maintain the
ongoing
collaboration
with neighbouring
municipalities
and other levels of government
on issues
of common
interest in the Greater
Moncton
Area and the Southeast
Region.
Policy
14.3.1
It shall be the intention
of Council to take a proactive
role within the general
region on local issues such as, but not limited to:
(a) harmonizing
the development
/ planning process;
(b) regional sustainability;
(c)
urban forestry;
(d) climate change
mitigation;
and
(e) the Sustainable
Transportation
Master Plan.
Policy
14.3.2
It shall be the
intent of Council to
request that the appropriate
federal and
provincial
officials
consult
the Town prior to disposal
of any surplus government
lands to private interests.
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Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 70
Policy
14.3.3
The Town, in the interests
of administrative
efficiency,
will seek and advocate
for amendments
to the
Local
Government
Act to
permit the
municipality
to
create
a
method
of administering
encroachments
into
street
right
of ways
through
a duly adopted by-law. In the case of current and future encroachments,
it shall be the intention of Council to recognize
that the primary purpose for
streets is the movement
of people either on foot or in vehicles
and to seek to
maintain
the safety of the public in dealing with any encroachment.
Policy
14.3.4
The
Town
will
seek
the
cooperation
of the
New
Brunswick
Department
of
Environment
and
Local
Government
in
providing
advice
and
comments
in
respect
to zoning amendments,
subdivision,
general planning, land use, other
municipal
development
initiatives
and capital
projects
and will
seek an
opportunity
to ensure the coordination
of municipal
environmental
interests
with
those of the Province.
Policyl4.3.5
Townandplanningstaffwillreviewanynewfederalorprovincialenvironmenta[
legislation
and will advise Council of any change in administrative
procedures,
capital
project
planning
or
plan and/or
by-law
amendments
necessary
to
facilitate
Council's
continuing
commitment
to
maintaining
environmental
accountability.
Policy
14.3.6
In recognition
or the regional nature of most services
and the mutual benefits
of
sharing information,
the Town will explore
opportunities
with the City of Moncton
and the City of Dieppe and other organizations
and governments
for the shared
use of databases
and application
systems.
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Page 71
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SCHEDULE
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Plan By-law No. 300-34
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Schedule B: GUNNINGSVILLE,
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Plan By-law No. 300-34
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Schedule C: West Riverview
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SCHEDULE
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Municipal
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Page 75
SCHEDULE E: 5-YEAR CAPIT AL BUDGET
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 76
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FIVE
YEAR
CAPITAL
TIMELINE
ii Two Fire Trucks:
$3M
it Local Improvements:
$3.4M
*
* Riverview
Recreation
:
Complex:
$32M
S36,105,500
* Riveniew
Recreatton
Complex:
$2.6M
* Local Improvements:
$3.4M
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@
Pavement Management:
:
$2M
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* Building
Upgrades
(Town
Hall): $900k
ii Local Improvements:
$4.6M
ii Bus: $1.5M
S46,169,554
S12,650,550
* Rivtrview
Recreation
Complex:
$25.7M
@ Local Improvements:
$2.3M
-
Bus: $850k
GENERAL
FUND
912,442,200
* Ladder
Truck
(Fire &
Rescue):
$2.9M
* Local Improvements:
$4M
* Bus: $1.5M
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Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT
SERVICES
Computer
Hardware/Soffware
Purchases
Bus Purchase
Bus Equipment
Building Upgrades - Town Hall
PROTECTIVE
SERVICES
- FIRE, RESCLJE & EMO
Live Fire Training Area/Aid
Thermal Imaging Camera (replace)
PPE Washer (Masks, Helmets, etc.)
Technical Rescue Hardware (replace)
Tripod (replace)
Vehicle - Deputy Chief - Operations
(Car 180 replacement)
Vehicle - Fire Truck (Rescue 10)
Vehicle -
Medic 19 (replacement)
Vehicle - Fire Chief (Car 150 replacement)
Vehicle - Fire Truck (replace Engine 13)
Vehicle (Ladder Truck)
Vehicle (Brush 14 Replacement)
Vehicle - Engine 11 door replacement
Fire Hall - Architectural
Exterior
Fire Hall - Architectural
Interior
HVAC upgrades
(Replace Rooffop Units)
Dorm Renovation
(Station)
TMR Radio Project
Rapid Deployment
Craff
Riv-eim;Cvv
73,000
750,000
260,000
75,000
850,000
180,000
60,000
25,000
13,050
64,000
1 ,500,000
85,000
95,000
1 ,500,000
90 ,000
91 6,700
20,000
20,000
70,000
50,000
40,000
10,900
98,500
1 ,585,500
120,000
102,000
1,423,154
2,900,000
450,000
12,000
13,500
101,000
36,500
29,000
87,500
39,000
207,000
11 ,500
6,000
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Riv-e-Fm6w
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
PARKS, RECREATION,
FACILITIES
& COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
Facilities
Byron Dobson Arena Upgrades
PCM Aquatic Centre
Riverview Recreation
Complex (Design, Management
and Contingency)
Riverview Recreation
Complex (Site Development
& Construction)
Riverview Recreation
Complex (Pool additions per Donor)
TOT AL - FACILITIES
Parks & Greenspaces
Outdoor Skate Park
Playgrounds/Equipment
Lighting at Dobson Field
Sports Field Upgrades
Mill Creek Park
Trail and Site Furniture
Signage
Active Transportation
- Trail lJpgrades
Riverfront Trail Decking
TOT AL - PARKS & GREENSPACES
Vehicles
& Equipment
PR-7453/2014
Dodge Van
PR-7454/2015
Dodge Van
PR-NEW / I /2 Ton CC (RRC)
PR-7542/2018
Ford Sedan
PR-7899/2019
Ford EC
PR-7805/2023
Chev RC
ITOTAL - 112 TON TRUCKS & LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES
250,000
15,000
I ,870,000
29,090,000
1 ,000,000
32,225,000
40.000
180,000
70,000
275,000
65,000
40,000
60,000
275,000
1,005,000
50,000
375,000
225,000
1 ,640,000
2 3,070,000
1 ,000,000
200,000
2,410,000
26,085,000
2,835,000
650,000
75,000
120,000
130,000
25,000
40,000
40,000
81-0,00-
€)'1
270,000
50,000
65,000
33,000
so,oool"
115,000
iiiii
"""'
33,000
75,000
50,000
200,000
20,000
345,000
33,000
33,000
50,000
200,000
25,000
20,000
295,000
65,000
65,000
Rive-Fm6w
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
PR-7561 / 2014 F350 RC
PR-7565/2015
Chev RC
PR-7578/2016
Chev RC
PR-7673/2C117
Chev CC
PR-7674 / 2019 Chev CC
88,000
88,000
go,ooo
90,000
95,000
ITOTAL - 3/4 s. 1 TON rsucxs
176,000
90,000
go,ooo
gs,ooo
PR-7a12/2013
20' Landscape
12,000
TOT AL - TRAILERS
12,000
PR-791 0 / 2011 Kubota RTV
PR-7950/2016
Artic Cat Snowmobile
Tundra 600 EFI Snowmobile
PR-7231 /2012 Zamboni Ice Resurfacer
PR-7282/2015
John Deere Tractor
PR-7281 /2016 Kubota Tractor
PR - NEW/2026
Tractor
45,000
15,000
90,000
215,000
90,000
25,000
go,ooo
TOT AL - UTILITY
VEHICLES
60,000
90,000
305,000
115,000
PR-7001 /2015 Kubota F3390
PR-7002/2C)16
Kubota F3390
PR-7006/2017
Kubota F3390
PR-7009/2018
Kubota F3390
PR-A7282 / 2006 Diamond 3-Point Drag
PR-A7578/2019
FisherV
Snow PIOW
PR-A7286/2005
Bannerman
Top-Dresser
36,000
37,000
11 ,000
38,000
38,000
15 ,000
16 ,000
TOTAL - MOWERS & TURF EQUIPMENT
36,000
48,000
38,000
38,000
31,000
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Riv-erm6'-w
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
ENGINEERING
& PUBLIC WORKS
Operations
Centre
Access card system replacement
Replace window sealant south side
Salt shed single door replacement
Suspended
metal ceiling tiles replacement
Operations
Centre Sub-Total
Parkinq
Lot Improvements
Town Hall - full dig out, fix subbase drainage & pave
Fire Station - dig out and pave
55 Biggs Dr. - dig out a section and pave
Parking
Lot Improvements
Sub-Total
Pavement
Manaqement
ResurTacing Blair St
Resurfacing
Philip Rd(Pine Glen Rd to Wilmot Ave)
ResurTacing Old Coach Rd(Hillsborough
Rd to Ford St)
Seal Suffolk St
Seal Westview
Ter
Seal Sherwood Ave
Seal Manning Rd
Resurfacing
Hillsborough
Rd(Harmony
Dr to Manning Rd) " (DTI $510K)
Resurfacing
Gunningsville
Blvd (Coverdale
Rd to Bridgedale
Blvd)
Resurfacing
Gunningsville
Blvd (Bridgedale
Blvd to Pinewood Rd)
Resurfacing
Gunningsville
Blvd (Pinewood Rd to Pine Glen Rd)
Seal - Whitepine
(Cleveland to Pine Glen)
Resurfacing
- Biggs Dr
Asphalt Seal - previous year local Imp projects
Resurfacing
- previous year watermain
trench projects
550,000
100,000
200,000
81 ,000
56,000
50,000
55,000
70,000
70,000
I ,200,000
90,000
210,000
800,000
15,000
15,000
300,000
560,000
22,000
882,000 I
640 000
320,000
300,000
800,000
10,000
10,000
760,000
300,000
800,000
45,000
45,000
785,000
300,000
800,000
Pavement
Management
Sub-Total
1,092,000
2,300,000
2,060,000
1,860,000
1,885,000
5.4
River'T5w
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
Local Improvement
(Reconstruction)
Pre design work (Ll)
Garland Dr
Pinegrove Dr
Vernon Ave(Pinegrove
Dr to Manning Rd)
Whitepine
Rd(Cleveland
Ave to Pine Glen Rd)
Bayley Rd
Hiltz Ave Phase 1 (Hillsborough
Rd to Vernon Ave)
Vernon Ave(Manning
Rd to Hiltz Ave)
Downey Ave
Torwood Ct
Woodstock
Ave
Emery St
Hiltz Ave Phase 2 (Vernon Ave to End)
Dobson Rd
Philip Rd(Blythwood
Ave to Montgomery
Ave)
Miles Rd
50,000
660,000
580,000
820,000
1 ,300,000
50,000
I ,010,000
ggo,ooo
300,000
50,000
1 ,940,000
I ,450,000
50,000
720,000
2,090,000
1,180,000
50,000
2,200,000
1 ,250,000
1,100,000
Locallmprovement
(Reconstruction)
Sub-Total
3,410,000
2,350,000
3,440,000
4,040,000
4,600,000
5.5
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
Active Transportation
- Sidewalks,
Traffic Liqhts, Siqnals,
Crosswalks
Trites Rd/Coverdale
Rd signals
LED replacements
on Gunningsville
Blvd
Decorative
lights & u/g wires
Buckingham
Ave@ Whitepine
Rd all-way stop
Sussex Ave sidewalk " (Funding $300,000)
Pedestrian
signal replacement
- Coverdale
Rd @ Pine Glen Rd
Pedestrian
signal replacement
- Coverdale Rd @ Buckingham
Ave
Pedestrian signal replacement
- Coverdale Rd @ Biggs Dr
Pedestrian signal replacement
- Coverdale
Rd @ Blythwood Ave
Replacement
of attenuators
at Gunningsville
Blvd intersections
Hillsborough
Rd sidewalk repairs (Harmony
Dr to Manning Rd) ' (DTI)
Hillsborough
Rd new Sidewalk (Civic #890 to Town Limits) " (DTI)
Hillsborough
sidewalk (Manning Rd to Civic #890) " (DTI)
Deco lights replacement
- Coverdale
Rd (Pine Glen Rd to Findlay Blvd)
New Beaconhill Ter transit station Phase I
Decorative
Lights LED retrofit - McAllister
Park/Various
locations
Buckingham
Ave - traffic calming
iActive Transportation - Sidewalks, Traffic Lights, Signals, Crosswalks Sub-Totag
Riverm6w
500,000
525,000
90,000
60,000
560,000
38,000
43,000
35,000
90,000
45,000
45,000
180,000
50,000
150,000
90,000
130,000
400,00C)
60,000
90,000
100,000
400,000
90,000
90,000
1,851,000
560,000
680,000
590,000
180,000
5.6
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
Vehicles
and Equipment
EPW-02/2016
Chev 4x4
EPW-03 / 2018 Chev 4x4
EPW-14/2019
Chev 4x4
EPW-31 /2016 Chev 4x4
ITOTAL - 1/2 TON TRUCKS
EPW-04/2015
Chev I Ton 3500
EPW-24/2014
Chev 1 Ton
EPW-12/2024
Ram 5500
EPW-37/2013
Ford 1 Ton F350
ToT AL-1
TON TRUCKS
EPW-09/2017
Freightliner
Single Plow 550
EPW-I I / 2022 Freightliner
Single Plow
EPW-15/2020
FreightlinerTandem
Plow
EPW-28/2020
Freightliner
Tandem Plow
EPW-38/2023
Freightliner
Single Plow
ITOTAL PLOW TRUCKS
EPW-08/2020
Freightliner
Sewer Cleaner
EPW-16/2020
FreightlinerSweeper
EPW-23/2020
John Deere 190 Excavator
EPW-18/2019
Cat 440 Backhoe
EPW-19 / 2020 Cat 440 Backhoe
New Mid-Size Wheel Excavator
ITOTAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
r)
Riverview
65,000
68,000
65,000
130,000
68,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
110,000
zzo,ooo
i
420,000
430,000
430,000
420,000
420,000
4-20,000
430,000
430,000
800,000
450,000
250,000
250,000
350,000
350,000 I
"":.'i'
soo,ooo
700,000
68,000
68,000
120,000
120,000
440,000
440,000
545,000
545,000
Town
of Riverview
General
Fund
Five-year
Capital
Budget
River'm6w
Budget
2025
Budget
2026
Budget
2027
Budget
2028
Budget
2029
EPW-21 /2018 MV4 Blower
EPW-22/2017
MV4 Blower
EPW-40/2C115
MT6 Blower
ITOTAI SIDEWALK BLOWERS
EPW-10/2021
Cat 938M Loader
EPW-35/2016
Cat 938 Loader
EPW-34/2017
Komatsu Loader
Grader
TOT AL LOADERS
Paint equipment
- Mobile
EPW-36 / 2020 Bagela 10000 Asphalt Recycler
EPW-49/2020
KM8000 Hot Box
EPW-33 / 2017 Larue Blower
Various small equipment
Stand on paint machine (New)
Liffs for shop (2 New)
Sweeper
for Sidewalk Machine (New)
Diagnostic
Computer
for Shop (New)
Valve Nut Tool Kit (New)
Valve Turner Controller
(New)
Tool Kits for foreman trucks (New)
V Plow for One Ton to replace existing (New)
Shouldering
machine
Remote controlled track mulcher & grass cutter
Shelving for shop
TOT AL SMALL EQUIPMENT
210,000
210,000 I
60,000
55,000
40,000
10,000
20,000
7,000
6,000
22,000
150,000
180,000
25,000
575,000
210,000
210,000 I
450,000
620,000
1070,000
150,000
150,000
230,000
85,000
315,000
460,000
460,000
15,000
225,000
240,000
215,000
2-15,000
470,000
470,000
150,000
150,000
Vehicles
and Equipment
Sub-Total
1,795,000
2,320,000
1,545,000
1,898,000
2,008,000
Total Engineering
and Public Works
8,148,000
7,600,000
8,622,000
8,398,000
8,718,000
SCHEDULE
F: GLOSSARY
OF TERMS
Active
Transportation
The different
modes of transportation
that rely on human power rather that machine
power. These
may include cycling, walking, running and skateboarding.
Amendment
A change
made to a previously
adopted
policy or by-law.
Committee
Means the Town of Riverview's
Planning
Advisory
Committee
Community
A group of people with similar or shared culture, concerns
or geography.
Community
Planning
Act (the Act)
The provincial
Act that establishes
the jurisdiction
and responsibilities
or municipalities
within the
province
of New Brunswick
to undertake
planning and related activities.
(Community
Planning
Act, S.N.B. 2017, c. 19)
Complete
Neighbourhoods
Complete
neighbourhoods
are places that both offer and support a variety of lifestyle choices,
providing
opportunities
for people of all ages and abilities to live, work, shop, learn and play in
close proximity
to one another.
Council
The elected legislative
body that governs
the Town of Riverview.
Density
In a planning
context, density usually refers to the number
of dwelling
units, square metres of floor
space, or people per acre or hectare of land.
Greenfield
With the exception
of agricultural
or forestry
uses,
property,
and is considered
as a site for expanding
usually represents
a piece of undeveloped
urban development.
Infill / Infill Development
A type of development
occurring
in established
areas of the Town. Infill can occur on long-time
vacant
lots, or on pieces of land with existing buildings,
or can involve changing
the land use of a
property
from one type of land use to another.
Land Use
The various
ways in which land may be used or occupied.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 77
Land Use Designations
Geographic-specific
land
use
categories.
They
have
associated
sets
of land
use
and
management
policies that are applied to specific areas.
Land Use Policy
Policies that include general land use intent as well as permitted
and restricted
uses in an area
and selective
guidelines
associated
with some land uses. Policies are derived from legislation,
broad government
direction,
studies and best urban planning
practices.
Mix-Use
The development
of a tract of land, building or structure
that includes
two or more different
land
uses, such as, but not limited to; residential,
office, community
or retail.
Municipal
Plan
A
statutory
policy
document
that
describes
the intended
location
and
character
of
future
development
as identified
in the Growth Strategy,
in addition to policy for other important
planning
matters.
Parks & Natural
Areas
Lands identified
as inappropriate
for any form of development,
including
resource
use.
Plan Review
Committee
A
citizen-based
committee
created
to
help
develop
a
new
Municipal
Plan
for the
Town
of
Riverview.
Province
The Province
of New Brunswick
Public
Realm
The public realm includes
all exterior
places, linkages
and built-form
elements
that are physically
and/or visually accessible
regardless
of ownership.
These elements
can
include,
but are
not
limited to streets,
pedestrian
ways,
bikeways,
bridges,
plazas,
nodes, squares, transportation
hubs,
gateways,
parks,
waterfronts,
natural features,
view corridors,
landmarks
and
building
interfaces.
Secondary
Municipal
Plan
A term used to describe
a detailed
statutory
plan which includes
a statement
of the Town's policies
and proposals
for the development,
redevelopment
or improvement
of a specific
area of the Town.
Streetscape
The scene as
may
be observed
along
a
public street,
composed
of natural
and
man-made
components
including
buildings,
paving, planting,
street hardware
and miscellaneous
structures.
Subdivision
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 78
The process (and the result) of dividing a parcel of raw land into smaller buildable
sites, blocks,
streets, open space and public areas and the designation
of the location of utilities and other
improvements.
Town
Refers to the corporation
of the Town of Riverview.
Urban Growth
Boundary
The
urban
boundary
of an
urban
area
defines the
boundary
between
the
areas
which
are
designated
for eventual
urban development
and the areas intended
to remain in rural uses over
the long-term
(i.e. the next 30 years, or longer).
Urban Design
The complete
arrangement,
look and functionality
of any area(s) within a town, city or village.
Urban Form
The three dimensional
expression
of buildings,
landscapes
and urban spaces.
Urban Structure
A spatial articulation
of Town building objectives
based on land use, physical layout and design.
Walkable
or Walkability
Refers to the measurement
of how conducive
a place is to walking.
This includes
the physical
nature of a
place and other factors,
such
as safety and
perceived
enjoyment.
Walkability
is
influenced
by
several factors
including
proximity
to
one's
destination
(for
example,
work or
school), the quality of pedestrian
facilities,
availability
of parks and public spaces, urban density,
mixture of uses and the presence
of a defined urban centre.
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34
Page 79
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER'S CERTIFICATION
I, Jennifer
Brown, residing in the Province
of New Brunswick,
do hereby certify:
1.
That I am a Registered
Professional
Planner
in good standing,
in accordance
with the meaning
set out in the Registered Professional Planners Act of New Brunswick;
2.
That the attached
documents
entitled
"Town
of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-law No. 300-34"
is
a Municipal
Plan for a local government
as defined by the Community
Planning
Act of New
Brunswick;
3.
That this document
was prepared
under my direction;
4.
That this document
was prepared
in consultation
with Provincial
departments
and agencies
as
represented
in the Province's
circulation
list;
5.
That this document
complies
with the provisions
of the Community
Planning
Act of New
Brunswick
and the Regulations
under that Act;
6.
This document
was adopted
by Riverview
Council on the I0th day of November,
2025.
Dated the 14th day of November,
2025.
jennifer
Brown
:eh'odFNE@swsa'to:"<
PcintNarne
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Jennlfer
Brown
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Place
Professiorna}
Pllanrier iri thiis box
PROVINCE
OF NEW BRUNSWICK
TOWN
OF RIVERVIEW
I, Mareika
Dow, of the Town of Riverview
in the County
of Atbert
and Province
of New Brunswick,
do
hereby
certify:
That I am the Clerk or the said Town of Riverview
and as such have the custody
of the minutes
and
records
of the Council
of the said Town of Riverview
and the Common
SeaL of the said municipality
or the Town of Riverview.
That the requirements
of Sections
110 and 111 of the Community
PLanning
Act have been complied
with in respect
to By-Law
#300-34,
the Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan.
That hereto
attached
is a true copy of a by-Law entitled
By-Law
#300-34
enacted
by the Town
Council
of the Town of Riverview
on the 1 0th day of November,
2025.
That I have carefuLLy compared
the said by-law
with the original
and the same is a true copy thereof.
Dated at the Town oT Riverview,
in the Province
of New Brunswick
this
24'h day of November,
2025.
I certijy
that the attached
document
has been compared
with the originaL
and is a true copy thereof
/ J'atteste
que le document
ci-joint
a ete compare
a La version
originale
et qu'il en est une copie
conforme.
(Signature)
Mareika
Dow, Town CLerk
Town of Riverview
TOWN
OF RIVERVIEW
CERTIFICATION
I, MAREIKA
DOW,
Town Clerk of the Town of Riverview
do hereby certify
that the attached is a copy of the original
Town of Riverview
By-Law
300-34, The
Town of Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-Law,
which
was duly enacted after being
read three (3) separate times; sealed with the corporate
seal of the Town of
Riverview;
signed by the Town Clerk and the Mayor;
that it was ordained
and
passed on the 10th day of November,
2025.
Mareika
Dow
Town Clerk
SWORN
to at the Town of
Riverview,
in the County
of
Albert
and Province
of New
Brunswick,
this 2nd day of
December,
2025.
BEFORE
ME:
D!NYel!
e. RteH)W)
MY COMMISSION OF
OATHS 6pises
DEC 31, 2027
TOWN
OF RIVERVIEW
SOLEMN
DECLARATION
I, Mareika
Dow, of the Town of Riverview,
in the County of Albert and Province
of
New Brunswick,
Town Clerk, DO SOLEMNLY
DECLARE:
1.
THAT
I am the Town Clerk of the Town of Riverview,
a municipal
corporation,
and have personal knowledge
of the facts herein declared.
2.
THAT
the requirements
of Sections 25, 110, & 111 of the Community
Planning
Act have been complied
with in respect to By-Law
300-34, The Town of
Riverview
Municipal
Plan By-Law
which was passed by the Riverview
Town
Council
on November
10, 2025.
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 Town
of Riverview
in the County of Albert
and Province
of New Brunswick,
this 2nd day of December
2025.
TOWN
CLERK
BEFORE
ME:
DENYg!
e. RICHARD
MY COMMISSION OF
OATHS EXPIRES
DEC 31, 2027