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Bauline
Municipal Plan
2024 - 2034
PLAN-TECH
ENVIRONMENT
August 2024
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
Resolution to Approve
Bauline Municipal Plan, 2024-2034
Under the authority of sections 16, 17 and 18 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
2000, the Town Council of Bauline:
(a) Adopted the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024-2024, on December 17,
2024.
(b) Gave notice of the adoption of the Bauline Municipal 2024-2034, by notices
placed in at least two conspicuous locations (Town Hall on March 6, 2025,
Water Witch Take-out on March 12, 2025, Bee Garden Shed, harbour and
community mail box on March 20, 2025), by advertisement inserted on March
21,
2025
and
on
March
28,
2025
in
the
Telegram
newspaper, and by notices placed on the Town's website and Facebook page.
(c) Set April 7, 2025, for the holding of a public hearing to consider objections and
submissions.
Now under section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council
of Bauline approves the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024-2034, as amended by:
(a) Adding to policy RU-4, "media" after "general industry," in the first sentence.
Signed and Sealed this day of , 2025.
Mayor: ___________________________ (Council Seal)
Clerk: ____________________________
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
Resolution to Adopt
Bauline Municipal Plan 2024-2034
Under the authority of section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the
Town Council of Bauline adopts the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024-2034.
Adopted by the Town Council of Harbour Grace on December 17, 2024.
Signed and Sealed this day of 2025.
Mayor:
_____________________________ (Council Seal)
Clerk: _____________________________
Canadian Institute of Planners Certification
I certify that the attached Bauline Municipal Plan 2024-2034, have been prepared
in accordance with the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1
1.1
Forward .................................................................................... 1
1.2
Municipal Plan Preparation Process ....................................... 2
1.3
Municipal Planning Area ........................................................... 3
1.4
Plan Preparation and Consultation .......................................... 5
1.5
Interpretation ....... ........................................................ 6
2.0
PLANNING CONTEXT ........................................................................ 7
2.1
Background .............................................................................. 7
2.2
St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan ..............................7
2.3
Provincial Interests ...................................................... 9
2.4
Land Uses and Activities ........................................................ 11
2.4.1 Residential Uses ......................................................... 11
2.4.2 Non-Residential Uses ................................................. 13
2.3.3 Rural Development ..................................................... 13
2.3.4 Habitat Conservations Areas..................................13
2.3.5 East Coast Trail..................................................14
2.4
Demographic Trends .............................................................. 15
2.4.1 Population Characteristics .......................................... 15
2.4.2 Age Characteristics ..................................................... 15
2.4.3 Household and Family Characteristics ........................ 16
2.4.4 Household Income 2020 ............................................. 16
2.4.5 Education .................................................................... 17
2.5
Municipal Finance and Services ............................................. 17
2.6
Summary ................................................................... 18
2.7
A Strategy for Growth & Change .....................................18
3.0
VISION, GOALS & OBJECTIVES ..................................................... 19
3.1
Bauline Vision Statement ...............................................19
3.2
Community Goals and Objectives ....................................20
4.0
THE LAND USE PLAN ...................................................................... 23
4.1
General Land Use Policies ..................................................... 23
4.2
Provincial Interests ................................................................. 29
4.3
Land Use Designations .......................................................... 31
4.3.1 Community Core Designation ..................................... 32
4.3.2 Residential Designation .......................................33
4.3.3 Industrial Commercial Designation .............................. 35
4.3.4 Open Space Recreation and Open Space Conservation
Designation ............................................................... 36
4.3.5 Protected Water Supply .............................................. 38
4.3.6 Restricted .........................................................39
4.3.7 Rural ...............................................................40
5.0
IMPLEMENTATION ........................................................................................ 43
5.1
Administration of the Plan ....................................................... 43
5.2
Development Regulations ...................................................... 45
5.3
Municipal Plan Amendments .................................................. 45
5.4
Development Regulations Amendments ................................. 46
5.5
Municipal Capital Works Plan ................................................. 46
5.6
Community Partnerships................................................47
GENERALIZED FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Forward
The Bauline Municipal Plan 2024 advances the sustainable development of land within the Bauline
municipal planning area. Prepared in accordance with the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the
Bauline Municipal Plan is a ten-year policy framework for Council's decisions with respect to the location
and timing of development, municipal services, capital works and economic development. It guides the
strategic environmental, social, cultural, economic, and governance decisions of the Town through goals
and objectives, policy statements and the future land use map.
The Bauline Municipal Plan 2024 is a review and comprehensive update of the Municipal Plan and
Development Regulations which came into legal effect on June 6, 2008. Since 2008, the Town has made
amendments which have added:
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policy and regulations allowing for backlot development,
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redesignated and rezoned land for the new town hall and community centre,
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redesignated and rezoned land on Pouch Cove Road for residential development,
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allowed for rural residential development on Pouch Cove Line,
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eliminated the Tourism Commercial designation and zone on Bauline Line, and
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provided for industrial development on Bauline Line Extension.
The Municipal Plan serves as the basis for the Development Regulations. The Development Regulations
contains specific development standards, land use zones and terms and conditions that support the
implementation of the Municipal Plan. The Land Use Zoning Map forms part of the Development
Regulations. Council uses the Development Regulations to make decisions about applications for buildings
and land uses.
Once in effect, the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024 and the Development Regulations are legal documents
binding on Council and any person undertaking development within the municipal planning area.
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On an ongoing basis, Council administers the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations in several
ways:
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Issuing development permits to individuals applying to develop land, build, or change the use of a
building or land in accordance with the Development Regulations,
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Approving applications for subdivisions in accordance with the Development Regulations,
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Ensuring that Council initiatives align with the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, and
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Carrying out capital works projects.
1.2 Municipal Plan Preparation Process
The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 establishes a process to bring a Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations into legal effect. The initial steps include public consultation. In general terms, this
involves gathering input from community residents and stakeholders as well as information from reports
prepared for Council. In addition, government departments provide input on provincial interests which
must be reflected in the Municipal Plan.
When Council is satisfied with the draft Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, the documents are
submitted to the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs. The Department reviews the
documents for provincial interests. Upon release from this review, the Bauline Council may adopt the
proposed Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
After adoption, Council must advertise a statutory public hearing held by an independent commissioner.
The advertisements request written objections and representations. If no written submissions are
received, Council may cancel the public hearing. Otherwise, the public hearing proceeds as scheduled.
If the public hearing proceeds, Council will receive a report from the commissioner with
recommendations. After considering the commissioner's report and recommendations, Council may
approve the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, approve the Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations with changes, or withdraw the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
If Council decides to approve the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, the signed and sealed
Municipal Plan, Development Regulations, and maps are submitted to the Department of Municipal and
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Provincial Affairs for registration. Registration occurs if the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations
comply with provincial policy and legislation. Once registered, a notice is published in the local newspaper
and the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. The publication of a notice in the Newfoundland and
Labrador Gazette brings the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations into legal effect.
According to the Act, Council is required to review the Bauline Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations every five years. Where necessary, Council may make amendments to accommodate a
development proposal or change in Council policies. Such amendments must follow the process
established in the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
1.3 Municipal Planning Area
The Bauline Municipal Planning Area is concurrent with the Bauline municipal boundary established under
the Municipalities Act, 1999. Figure 1 shows the Bauline Municipal Planning Area.
Council has planning and development control authority within the Bauline municipal planning area.
The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 gives Council the sole responsibility to make a Municipal Plan,
Development Regulations and to designate and zone land provided that the St. John's Urban Region
Regional Plan and provincial legislation and policies are recognized. The Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations give Council the authority to issue permits and control development.
Within the coinciding municipal boundary, Council provides services and has the right to impose property
and business taxes in accordance with the Municipalities Act, 1999.
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Figure 1: Bauline Municipal Planning Area
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1.4
Plan Preparation and Consultation
The Bauline Municipal Plan is based on a review of land uses, mapping, studies commissioned by the Town
and Council's perception of the challenges and opportunities facing the community. Meetings were held
with Town staff and Council to discuss priorities.
As part of its background research, Plan-Techn Environment Ltd. staff conducted several site visits to
Bauline.
At the start of the planning process, Council informed the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
that it had retained Plan-Tech Environment Ltd. to undertake a review of the Town's Municipal Plan and
Development Regulations. With this notification, the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
initiate an internal provincial consultation process through the Interdepartmental Land Use Committee to
solicit feedback from various departments and agencies that may have an interest in land within the
Bauline Planning Area Boundary. A summary report was received which is outlined in section 2.3.
Residents were invited to provide comments regarding the Municipal Plan, Development Regulations, and
maps. A public open house and meeting was held on May 31, 2023, at the Bauline Town Hall. This
public event was advertised on the Town's Facebook page and website. After a presentation by a
planner with Plan-Tech Environment Ltd., there was a round table discussion and break-out tables.
Written submissions were encouraged, and several were received after the public meeting. Once a draft
Municipal Plan and Development Regulations was prepared, residents were provided with an opportunity
to provide feedback. A public meeting was held on February 26, 2024. This meeting was advertised
on the Town's website and Facebook page and copies of the Municipal Plan, Development Regulations
and maps were available for viewing. After the meeting, several written submissions were received.
Council finetuned the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations based on this feedback.
After the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations were adopted on December 17, 2024, Council
received a Crown Lands application for a sound stage located on Pouch Cove Line. At a special meeting,
Council asked that the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations be amended to accommodate this
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development. The Municipal Plan was revised to add "media" to Policy RU-4.
An amendment to the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan was required to align the Bauline Municipal
Plan and Development Regulations with the regional plan map. St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan
Amendment No. 4, 2024 was prepared by the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs. As a result
of the public consultation process associated with the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan Amendment
No. 4, 2024, held in July 2024, Council decided to change the proposed designation and zone of land at
Bakeapple Marsh to accommodate a residential subdivision. The St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan
Amendment No. 4, 2024 was also updated to recognize this change.
The Town provided Plan-Tech Environment Ltd. with its asset maintenance plans completed in March
2024. These plans aid Council in managing municipal infrastructure. They provide information to
assist Council in making investment decisions and reducing risk with respect to buildings, water system,
parks, equipment, local roads, and stormwater system.
The Town also provided a copy of the Expanded Habitat Conservation Plan prepared by the Newfoundland
Labrador Eastern Habitat Joint Venture Program in partnership with the Town and the Stewardship
Association of Municipalities (SAM) Inc. The Town first signed a habitat stewardship agreement in 2015
and this plan identifies additional areas of important habitat for conservation.
1.5
Interpretation
The following sections and Future Land Use Maps constitute the legally effective parts of the Municipal
Plan.
The general terms referred to hereinafter are defined as follows:
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"Council" shall mean the Council of the Town of Bauline.
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"Municipal Planning Area" shall mean the Bauline Municipal Planning Area.
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"Town" shall mean the Town of Bauline.
Nothing in the Plan shall affect the continuance of land uses which are lawfully established on the date
that this Plan is registered.
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2.0 Planning Context
2.1 Background
Bauline is a picturesque community located on the west side of the northeast Avalon Peninsula, along the
Killick coast. Located that the end of Route 21 (Bauline Line), Bauline has high rocky cliffs and steep hills
and a scenic coastline. Urban development extends along Bauline Line, Pouch Cove Line and Bauline Line
Extension.
The Town was incorporated in 1988 and currently has a population of 412 residents. Bauline was originally
settled for the summery cod fishery. Permanent settlement began around 1864 and, since that time, the
growth has spread from the traditional community centre along provincial highways.
The Town has a common boundary with the City of St. John's to the south, the Town of Portugal Cove-St.
Philip's to the west and the Town of Pouch Cove to the east. The municipal boundary of Bauline
encompasses an area of 16.05 square kilometres, which with a population of 412 equates to a population
density of 25.7 people square kilometre. This low density reflects the development constraints resulting
from a topography which features steep cliffs and hills.
Bauline is a vibrant community with a strong Council committed to managing Town assets responsibly.
Built in 2016, the new town hall and community centre with the adjacent playground and courts, provides
an important focus where residents can participate in a variety of programs and activities. Bauline
strives to provide services to its residents while maintaining a family friendly, small-town atmosphere.
2.2 St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan
Bauline is part of the St. John's Urban Region and the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan provides a
planning framework which must be reflected in the Bauline Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
According to the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan, Bauline is designated as a local centre. The St.
John's Urban Region Regional Plan states that Municipal Plans prepared to guide development in local
centres shall conform to specific guidelines:
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Within a local centre, residential uses shall be low-density and predominately single dwellings,
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Commercial uses shall be limited to those providing local services. Retail and highway commercial
uses may be included.
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Industrial uses shall be restricted to those of a local nature and small-scale operations employing
local residents.
The St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan promotes infill and consolidation of existing development
patterns within local centres. In addition, full municipal services are envisioned within the core of each
local centre.
Within Bauline, the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan designates land as follows:
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Regional Industrial (community wharf),
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Urban (land in the community core, along Bauline Line, Pouch Cove Line and Bauline Line
Extension),
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Public Open Space (land along the coastline, steep slopes on Bauline Line, Bakeapple Marsh, Duck
Pond recreation area, and land surrounding Bauline Rocky Pond and Stickles Pond),
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Rural (land outside of the other St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan designations), and
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Protected Watershed (the former water supply reservoir, the portion of the Pouch Cove water
supply extending into the Bauline municipal planning area, and Rogers Tilt Pond water supply area).
These regional designations no longer accurately reflect current approaches or community needs and, as
a result, a concurrent amendment to the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan was prepared
(Amendment No. 4, 2024). For example, current practice is to designate steep slopes and coastlines
"Restricted Development" which reflects policies in the St. John's Urban Regional Plan. This designation
is intended for lands with physical constraints and are intended for the preservation of the natural
environment. In addition, the two water supply areas (the former reservoir and Rogers Tilt Pond) are
no longer public protected water supply areas under the Water Resources Act, 2002.
By carrying out concurrent amendments to the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan, future amendments
will be more straightforward. Council may see broader opportunities for development because
provincial policy constraints will be removed.
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2.3 Provincial Interests
The Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs asked the Interdepartmental Land Use Committee to
carry out a referral to government departments and agencies. The summary identified various
provincial interests to be recognized in the Bauline Municipal Plan and Development Regulations as
follows:
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Approvals from the Government Services Centre, Department of Digital Government and Service
NL are required prior to the start of construction.
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The Climate Change Branch, Department of Environment and Climate Change identified the impacts
of more precipitation and more frequent extreme weather events from climate change including
increased flooding, storm surges, coastal erosion, and sea level rise. The Climate Change Branch
recommends that climate change impacts be considered when allocating land for development.
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The Climate Change Branch also notes that the National Building Code of Canada includes energy
efficiency requirements for new buildings. When issuing building permits, the Town must ensure
that new buildings comply with these requirements.
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The Policy, Planning and Natural Areas Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change
identified a small portion of the municipal planning area, adjacent to Marine Drive Provincial Park,
which overlaps with an area of conservation interest nominated as a protected area to the
Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council.
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The Pollution Prevention Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change outlined
provisions of the Environmental Protection Act and the Water Resources Act, 2002 and related
provincial regulations with respect to waste disposal and litter, air quality management, pesticide
use, storage and handling of gasoline and related products, used oil control, halocarbon, and
discharge of water.
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Approval from Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate
Change is required for work in any body of water (including wetland), infill within 15 metres of a
body of water, non-domestic water uses, development in shore water zones, development adjacent
to or within a protected public water supply area prior to the start of construction.
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The Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change
advised that a small portion of the Pouch Cove (North Three Island Pond) protected public water
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supply extends into the Bauline municipal planning area.
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Any unserviced subdivision with greater than 4 lots require a Level I Groundwater Assessment. A
Level II Groundwater Assessment is required by the Water Resources Management Division,
Department of Environment and Climate Change for any subdivision greater than 14 lots or if any
issues are identified in the Level I Groundwater Assessment.
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The Agriculture Branch, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture requires that the Bauline
Municipal Plan and Development Regulations allow for current and future agriculture activity.
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Crown Lands Branch, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture requires that the Municipal
Plan and Development Regulations consider Crown Lands titles and applications.
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GIS and Mapping Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture require that geodetic
control monuments be protected from disturbance.
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Forestry Branch, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture identified a domestic cutting
area.
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Wildlife Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture identified "Management Units"
which should be reserved to ensure the conservation of land for wildlife. In addition, wildlife and
landscape connectivity should be recognized by maintaining a 30 metre riparian buffers along
wetlands and water bodies which connect to forested areas to create travel corridors for wildlife.
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Mineral Lands Division, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology identifies land associated
with a quarry permit. Some mineral exploration has occurred in the vicinity of Funnell Pond.
Future exploration is possible. Standard definitions of mineral exploration, mineral working and
mining were provided for inclusion in the Development Regulations along with conditions for
separation distances and recommendations for zoning.
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The Newfoundland Labrador Geological Survey, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
recommends that geological hazards be considered when making planning decisions. Bauline,
with its rugged coastline dominated by cliffs and pockets of pebble and cobble beaches has a low
index to coast erosion and, in the long-term, sea-level rise. Slopes greater than 15 percent and
rock cliffs may create a risk for infrastructure and development at their base. Bauline could
consider coastal setbacks as a strategy to mitigate impacts from sea level rise of greater than 100
centimetres by 2100. The Newfoundland Labrador Geological Survey recommends new
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development be restricted to areas at least 4-metres above the high-water mark and at least 30
metres inland from the upper edge of coastal cliffs, banks, and waterways to minimize the risks
from storm water surges, coastal inundation, and coastal erosion.
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The Local Governance and Land Use Planning Division, Department of Municipal and Provincial
Affairs requires compliance with its submission standards.
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Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 apply to all highways constructed and maintained by the
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. A permit is required for any sign erected within
100 metres of the highway centreline.
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The Parks Division, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation requires a no development
buffer of 50 metres to be maintained from the Marine Drive Provincial Park boundary.
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The Provincial Archaeology Office, Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation identified one
known archaeological site which is protected under the Historic Resources Act. This site cannot be
interfered with in any way. Policy to protect archaeology sites is required in the Municipal Plan
to ensure that appropriate measures are undertaken to protect known sites as well as areas with
high potential prior to development.
2.4 Land Uses and Activities
The predominant form of development is single dwellings located on larger unserviced lots along Bauline
Line, Pouch Cove Line and Bauline Line Extension. The topography is generally rugged and broken, with
hills rising to over 270 metres, and capped by huge rock masses. This topography along with limited
local roads and the lack of municipal water and sewer services impact development opportunities. Low
density, unserviced development will continue to be the predominant land use and Bauline will continue
to be a residential community.
2.3.1
Residential Uses
According to the 2021 Census, there are 172 private dwellings in the town, 161 of which are occupied by
usual residents. There are 160 single dwellings which are the predominate dwelling type in Bauline as
there are no apartment buildings, semi-detached or row dwellings. Most of the dwellings are occupied
by two-person households and the average household size is 2.6 persons.
Table 2.1 illustrates that more than half of the occupied private dwellings were built prior to 1990. Table
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2.2 shows that the Town has issued three housing permits in 2022 and in the previous two years, no
housing permits where issued. According to the 2021 Census, Bauline has a stable population where
300 people, out of a total population of 412, are non-movers.
Given the age of the existing housing stock, the topographical constraints and the community connection
of residents, repair, extension, and replacement of older dwellings will be the most likely form of
construction activity in the years to come. Future growth, in the form of new buildings, will be minimal
and will continue the trends from the past of a small number of housing permits issued per year.
Table 2.1 Dwellings by Period of Construction
Occupied private dwellings
by
period of construction
140
1960 or prior
15
1961 - 1980
45
1981 - 1990
25
1991 - 2000
0
2001 - 2005
10
2006 - 2010
10
2011 - 2015
25
2016 - 2021
10
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census Data
Table 2.2 Housing Permits: 2016-2022
Town of Bauline
Housing Permits
Issued 2016 - 2022
2022
3
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
1
2017
2
2016
2
Source: Town of Bauline
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2.3.2
Non-Residential Uses
There are few non-residential uses in Bauline. The harbour and wharf are a focus for marine related
activities. A recent development "The Sheds on the Bank" located adjacent to the harbour provide a
tourism and marine amenity. Within the central community core, the United Church and associated
cemeteries exist. Another cemetery is located off Pouch Cove Line. The town hall and community
centre, along with a playground and courts, are located off Bauline Line. This is also the location of a cell
tower.
Land was designated and zoned on Industrial along the Bauline Line Extension, near the western limits of
the municipal planning area. This land remains undeveloped but the potential to accommodate future
commercial and industrial uses remains.
2.3.3
Rural Development
Sod farming, domestic cutting areas, and a quarry exist in the rural portion of Bauline.
2.3.4
Habitat Conservation Areas
In 2015, the Town entered into a municipal habitat stewardship agreement with the Eastern Habitat Joint
Venture recognizing the importance of protecting wetland and upland habitats for wildlife. This
agreement identified management units at Rocky Pond, First and Second Gully, Bakeapple Marsh, and
Bauline Rocky Pond.
As a signatory to the agreement, the Town agrees to manage wetlands within its jurisdiction with technical
advice from the partners of the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture. The agreement specified that the Town
shall only permit activities in the management units that have no adverse impact on wetland habitat,
waterfowl, or other wildlife. In the agreement, the Town committed to the preparation of a Habitat
Conservation Plan and the incorporation of measures into its Municipal Plan to protect these areas. The
objectives of the Habitat Management Plan are to:
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To present an assessment of the habitats and wildlife species designated for conservation.
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To recommend protection and enhancement strategies which will maintain and/or increase wildlife
use in designated Conservation Areas.
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To describe potential engagement initiatives designed to increase Council and public awareness of
the value of 'their' habitat for conserving wildlife.
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To empower Council and municipal residents to conserve these habitats through informed
development decision-making with the support of residents.
The Town also agreed to:
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Implement over a period of time and as opportunities allow the Habitat Conservation Plan in the
community with the assistance of the NL Eastern Habitat Joint Venture partners.
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Participate, as capacity allows, in the activities of the Stewardship Association of Municipalities
(SAM) Inc.
In 2022, additional areas were identified and included in the "Municipalities of Bauline Expanded Habitat
Conservation Plan". This habitat conservation plan indicates the Town's support for the long-term
conservation of additional areas of important wildlife habitat within the municipal planning area. Within
the context of the revised stewardship agreement and habitat conservation plan, the Wildlife Division,
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is responsible for reviewing future development which
would impact the designated conservation areas and to support the implementation of the conservation
plan. The Town is responsible for ensuring that the designated areas are protected and to incorporate
habitat protection concepts into the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024. The additional areas identified for
habitat conservation include land along the coastline with steep and rocky cliffs which host seabird
colonies along with other bird species, Rogers Tilt Pond, Church Pond, Little Gully and Cove Pond and any
tributary or outflows, and Rogers Gullies.
2.3.5
East Coast Trail
Approximately 9.1 kilometres of the East Coast Trail runs along the coastline in the Bauline municipal
planning area including Piccos Ridge Path (6.3 kilometres) and White Horse Path (1.1 kilometres). In
addition, the East Coast Trail includes a 1.1-kilometre side path known as the Big Hill Trail and a 0.6-
kilometre community walk linking the two paths.
The East Coast Trail Association and the Town have worked collaboratively to build and maintain the paths
through Bauline. In 2018, the Town and the East Coast Trail Association entering into a memorandum
of understanding with the purpose of allowing the association to have input into the Municipal Plan review
process and any amendment which impact the trail, preserving access to the shoreline and protecting the
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natural landscape and views along the trail, maintaining a coastal conservation buffer at the top of the
cliffs, ensuring a buffer to preserve natural landscape and views along the trail, and encouraging
landowners to respect and protect the trail.
2.4
Demographic Trends
The following discussion of selected demographic indicators is based upon data available from Statistics
Canada, Census Profile - 2021 Census. Information about demographic trends is also available from the
Department of Finance, Community Accounts. Selected demographic indicators for Bauline are
compared to provincial trends.
2.4.1 Population Characteristics
According to the 2021 Census, the population of Bauline is 412. This represents a decline in population
of 40 (or -8.8 percent) since 2016. As showing in Table 2.3, the population of Bauline grew between
2006 and 2016.
The population of the Province of Newfoundland Labrador increased by +1.0 percent in the five-year
period between 2016 and 2021.
Table 2.3 Bauline Population Change: 1996-2021
Year
Population
Change
% Change
1996
380
2001
364
-16
-4.2%
2006
379
15
4.1%
2011
397
18
4.7%
2016
452
55
13.9%
2021
412
40
-8.8%
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
2.4.2
Age Characteristics
Tables 2.4 and 2.5 compare age group characteristics for the province and the municipality. The 2021
population of Bauline is almost evenly split between males and females with 215 males and 200 females.
In the province, females outnumber males.
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Almost 64 percent of the population in Bauline is within the 15-64 age category while 66 percent of the
population of the province is within this age category. Bauline has a slightly higher proportion of
population between 0 and 15 than the province. The average age of the population of Bauline residents
is 43.2 years which is almost even with than that of the province at 43.7 years.
Table 2:4: Age Group Characteristics, Bauline and Newfoundland and Labrador
Table 2:5: Population Distribution by Age, Bauline and Newfoundland and Labrador
2.4.3Household and Family Characteristics
In Bauline, there are 135 census families in private households. Of these, there are 80 two-person private
households and 50 three and four-person private households. The average size of a census family is
2.7. The average number of children in a census family with children is 1.6.
2.4.4
Household Income 2020
According to the 2021 Census, the median total income in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over
in private households is $42,000 and the median after-tax income is $37,600. The average total income
of household in 2020 is $108,000. This is higher than the average total income of household for the
province, which is $91,100.
Age characteristics
Bauline
Province of NL
Total
male
female
Total
male
female
Total age groups
415
215
200
519,715
253,930
265,790
0 to 14 years
65
35
35
74,440
38,200
36,240
15 to 64 years
265
140
125
344,245
168,555
175,695
65 years and over
80
40
45
101,025
47,170
53,855
85 years and over
5
0
0
9,360
3,245
6,125
100 years and over
0
0
0
60
20
75
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
% Population
Distribution
Bauline
Province of NL
Total
male
female
Total
male
female
0 to 14 years
15.7
16.3
17.5
14.3
15.0
13.6
15 to 64 years
63.9
65.1
62.5
66.2
66.4
66.1
65 years and over
19.3
18.6
22.5
19.4
18.6
20.3
85 & over
1.2
0
0
1.8
1.3
2.3
Avg age population
43.2
43.0
43.6
43.7
42.9
44.4
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census
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2.4.5
Education
The residents of Bauline are well educated. According to the 2021 Census, 280 individuals in in the
population aged 15 years and over in private households have achieved a secondary school diploma or
equivalency and 180 have achieved a postsecondary diploma certificate, diploma, or degree. There are 10
individuals who achieved a master's degree.
2.5 Municipal Finance and Services
On December 5, 2022, the Town Council of Bauline adopted its Annual Operating Budget for 2024. The
budget proposes that all rates and fees for 2024 shall remain unchanged for the coming year. Council's
Balanced Operating Budget for 2024 with total Revenues of $550,699 and Expenses totaling $549,839.
This budget shows a small surplus.
The Town of Bauline provides an array of municipal services including buildings, parks, fields, equipment,
roads and stormwater infrastructure, and a water distribution system. Additional services provided to
residents including fire protection, waste management, snow clearing, street lighting and recreation
programs. The water distribution system consists of a water supply well, a pump house, 547 metres of
water mains and 7 fire hydrants. This system serves the 37 residential units and one commercial unit
located in the community core. While most development fronts onto a provincial highway (Bauline Line,
Pouch Cove Line and Bauline Line Extension), there are 6 asphalt local roads and 1 gravel road that the
Town maintains along with asphalt and gravel parking lots. Within these roads are storm water culverts,
a bridge and curb, gutter, and swales.
Council is responsible for the maintenance and upgrading of this municipal infrastructure and, in 2024,
received Asset Maintenance Plans prepared by a professional engineering company, which outline
responsibilities for maintenance and record keeping as well as a maintenance program for each asset.
The Asset Management Plans also identify climate change risks and a financial plan so municipal assets
can be renewed over a 25-year period. Council is encouraged to establish priorities for asset
management so that Council can assess its financial position and current funding opportunities.
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2.6 Summary
According to the 2021 census data, Bauline has experienced a decrease in population since 2016.
Residents are well-education and have household incomes slightly higher than the province as a whole.
Residents are committed to the community and there is no pattern of individuals moving into or out of
the community.
Bauline has seen little growth in recent year and this pattern is likely to continue. The steep cliffs and
high elevations mean that there is little suitable land available for development. The Town does not
offer municipal water or sewer services except for the community core which has a small water
distribution system which means that development must occur on larger lots. The age of the housing
stock means that most construction will be for the renovation, repair, or replacement of older buildings.
Council is committed to managing the community efficiently and with respect to the residents. The town
hall and community centre provide a community focus and allows for a range of programs. Council has
received Asset Management Plans which will ensure that the Town's buildings, parks, roads, and water
distribution system are maintained, and that the Town can plan for infrastructure renewal. Council is
also partnering with the Wildlife Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture to protect
wildlife habitat and with the East Coast Trail Association to foster the walking trails that extend through
the municipal planning area.
2.7 A Strategy for Growth and Change - Municipal Plan
The development strategy for the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024 is to respect current land use patterns and
will allow for the re-construction, expansion, and repair of existing dwellings. Opportunities for
commercial and industrial services will be provided. In addition, the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024 will
protect of wildlife habitat, significant landscape features and lands, and the East Coast Trail, while
providing for tourism and recreation opportunities.
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3.0 VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This section outlines the Town's planning vision, goals, and objectives that will be pursued in the 10-year
planning period. The vision statement establishes a broad picture of the community's future - a future
that Council will endeavour to achieve through the implementation of the policies and proposals outlined
in the Municipal Plan. A goal is a desired state that reflects the long-range desires of Council. A goal is
concrete, realistic, action-oriented, and attainable. The realization of an objective should move the goal
closer to reality.
3.1 Bauline Vision Statement
ICSP Vision Statement
The Town of Bauline completed an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) as a collaborative
project with the adjoining Towns of Pouch Cove and Flatrock. The ICSP included a vision statement for
Bauline.
VISION STATEMENT:
A prosperous, family-oriented and involved community, striking a balance between development
and environmentally sustainability while maintaining and enhancing its unique rural community
character and natural environment.
The ICSP included the following guiding principles.
Guiding Principals:
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Focus on those activities that best support the long-term vision of the community and benefit the
maximum number of community residents.
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Any activity must be reflective of citizens' wishes and be cost-effective, financially sustainable and
consider the long-term implications.
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Any activity must have a positive environmental impact and support the community's heritage and
quality of life.
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Any activity must not impact on the existing well and septic systems.
To achieve this vision through the Bauline Municipal Plan 2024, community goals and objectives have
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been identified to provide the foundation for specific objectives and land use policies. These community
goals and objectives are intended to guide Council's decisions over the 10-year planning period.
3.2
Community Goals
Goal A: Physical Structure
A1.
To encourage development which reflects current land use patterns and is compatible
with existing development.
Objectives:
1.
To allow development that is compatible with current development patterns, does not
negatively impact surrounding uses, and does not create a demand for municipal
infrastructure and services.
2.
Allow for the re-development and expansion of existing dwellings.
3.
To provide for economic development opportunities.
Goal B: Environment
B1.
To protect the natural environment and scenic landscape.
Objectives:
1.
To ensure that drainage courses, rocky cliffs, rugged shorelines, steep slopes, and higher
elevations are protected from development to preserve the scenic landscape and rural
character of the Town.
2.
To protect wildlife habitat areas.
3.
To mitigate the risks resulting from climate change.
Goal C: Municipal Services
C1.
To provide an appropriate range of municipal infrastructure and services.
Objectives:
1.
To ensure that on-site sewage systems meet the standards of the Government Service
Centre, Department of Digital Government and Service NL.
2.
To protect the water supply wellhead and field, Rogers Tilt Pond for a future water supply
and the protected public water supply for Pouch Cove.
3.
To maintain municipal infrastructure.
Goal D: Community Partnerships
D1:
To build community partnerships to enhance wildlife habitats and community amenities.
Objectives:
1.
To implement the Habitat Conservation Plan in conjunction with the Wildlife Division,
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Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and the Stewardship Association of
Municipalities (SAM) Inc.
2.
To work with the East Coast Trail Association to protect and enhance the trails in the
community.
Goal E: Culture, Recreation and Open Space
E1.
To provide a range of leisure and recreation facilities that address the needs of all
residents of Bauline.
Objectives:
1.
To develop and maintain facilities and natural areas to accommodate a range of active
and passive recreational opportunities.
2.
To support the provision of services and facilities that enhance the personal and physical
well-being of residents.
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4.0 THE LAND USE PLAN
4.1 General Land Use Policies
The following policies are general in scope and shall be applied throughout the Bauline municipal planning
area.
GLU-1 Municipal Plan
It is the policy of Council that this Municipal Plan shall provide for the development of the Bauline for a
10-year planning period extending from 2024 to 2034.
GLU-2 Interpretation
The boundaries between land use designations set out on the Generalized Future Land Use Map are
general and are not intended to define exact limits except in the case of streets or other prominent
physical features, such as bodies of water, where they are intended to define exact limits. Council may
use its discretion to interpret future land use designation or zone boundaries. It is intended that no
amendment of this Plan shall be required to accommodate minor adjustments to these boundaries.
GLU-3 Discretionary Authority
Council may use its discretion to:
(1)
Evaluated applications to assess impact on the surrounding area, availability of infrastructure and
utilities as well as street capacity, public safety, amenity, convenience, and other considerations
that Council considers important.
(2)
Interpret use classifications in the Development Regulations.
(3)
Impose conditions on a permit or approval in principle.
(4)
Refuse a development application when, in Council's opinion, the development may have an
undesirable impact on adjacent properties or the surrounding area, or where municipal services or
infrastructure are inadequate or uneconomical to provide and maintain.
(5)
Determine whether a development is premature because of lack of access to a public street,
provision of water and sewage disposal or power, drainage or is beyond the extend of development
and requiring the developer to construct the required services at their cost.
GLU-4 Community Structure
(1)
It is Council's policy to respect current low-density development patterns. Land will be allocated
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on the Generalized Future Land Use Map along Pouch Cove Line, Bauline Line and Bauline Line
Extension and on local roads, to accommodate existing and new development while reflecting the
steep topography, the coastline and wildlife habitat.
(2)
Council seeks to consolidate development in areas along provincial highways and local streets.
(3)
Council recognizes that new development will be serviced with on-site wells and septic systems
and that this will result in a low-density development pattern and may impact opportunities for
new development.
(3)
Development shall front onto a public street unless otherwise specified in this Municipal Plan. A
new access to a provincial highway requires approval from the Department of Transportation and
Infrastructure and must meet departmental specifications.
(4)
Development shall only be permitted on lands having soil and drainage conditions which are
suitable for the proposed uses.
(5)
Council shall require a buffer between any commercial or industrial development and a residential
zone, a dwelling, or is separated from a residential zone by a street only, in order to minimize
impacts such as noise, dust and other nuisances.
GLU-5 Climate Change
(1)
Council recognizes that Bauline is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as sea level rise,
storm surges and more extreme precipitation events. These climate change impacts may cause
flooding and geological hazards such as erosion, landslides, and rock falls. As a precaution,
Council will limit development in areas that are vulnerable to climate change impacts by
designating and zoning the steep slopes and cliffs along the shoreline of Conception Bay and along
Bauline Line "Restricted". Significant water bodies and water courses will be designated "Open
Space" and zoned "Open Space Conservation". While protecting development from the hazards
associated with climate change, Council recognizes that the Open Space Conservation zone also
provides a wildlife corridor for various species.
(2)
Development, except for uses associated with the marine and coastal environment, shall be
prevented below the 4-metre contour in areas where no development has occurred. Where there
is an existing development pattern or land uses in areas below the 4-metre contour, Council may
allow new development, or repair and extension of existing development, provided appropriate
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mitigation measures are applied. Mitigation measures may include coastal protection, or
enhanced construction and/or engineering standards.
GLU-7 Wildlife Habitat
Council is committed to the protection of wildlife habitat. Council, in partnership with the Wildlife
Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and the Stewardship Association of
Municipalities Inc., is working to preserve and enhance sensitive wildlife habitats within the Eastern
Habitat Joint Venture framework. As part of this framework, Council has entering into a habitat
stewardship agreement. In keeping with the intent of that agreement, wetland and wildlife habitat is
conserved by identifying Habitat Conservation Areas on the Generalized Future Land Use and Zoning
Maps. Within these Habitat Conservation Areas, all development applications shall be referred to the
Wildlife Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture for review and comment. Council
shall also maintain appropriate riparian buffers by designating and zoning land along water courses and
around water bodies as Open Space Conservation to provide a green belt.
GLU-8 Environmental Protection
(1)
Council is a steward of the environment. Along with protecting wildlife habitat, Council aspires
to protect the natural landscape by preserving trees, preventing development in scenic or
vulnerable areas, and ensuring that development does not adversely affect the environment
including bodies of water, wetlands, and Conception Bay. Council recognizes the provisions of
the Environmental Protection Act with respect to air quality management, waste disposal storage
of gasoline, use of pesticides, and control of used oil.
(2)
It is the policy of Council that development shall only occur on suitable land. Council shall review
development applications and consider whether the site is hazardous due to steep or unstable
slopes, poor drainage, high water table, wetland, erosion, or may be subject to flooding.
(3)
Council shall review development proposals that alter the natural topography through site grading,
deposit and/or removal of fill, ditching or substantial landscaping, and may require the submission
of a plan showing the proposed work. Council may impose conditions to minimize off-site
impacts. Alterations which adversely affect adjacent land shall not be permitted and the removal
of topsoil or sods is not permitted without Council approval.
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(5)
Council shall not permit development on lots with slopes exceeding 15 percent, on unstable land,
or in areas subject to erosion or flooding unless a study prepared by a qualified individual is
submitted outlining the issues and proposing mitigative measures. Upon receipt of the study,
Council may refuse the application or may issue a permit or an approval in principle with conditions
intended to mitigate the hazards and any impacts on adjacent land or municipal infrastructure.
(6)
Development close to ponds, wetlands and watercourses affects ecology, hydrology, may
negatively impact viewscapes and other aesthetic values, and may contribute to flooding and
erosion. Around water bodies, along water courses, and around wetlands, Council shall establish a
15-metre buffer which shall be maintained in a natural state. Only those used associated with
fishing, wharves, boathouses, slipways, docks, marinas, public roads, utilities, and infrastructure,
shall be permitted.
GLU-9 Storm Water Management
(1)
Managing stormwater runoff is increasingly challenging because of the incidence of more intense
storms. In Bauline, there are areas where receiving water courses are flooding because of storm
run-off. Council recognizes the impacts of storm run-off and wishes to protect its infrastructure as
well as minimize damage to private property. Council shall encourage development to manage
storm water on-site through installation of measures to decrease water run-off.
(2)
Development must be designed so that run-off does not negatively impact adjacent properties.
(3)
Alternations to the natural drainage pattern shall be minimized.
GLU-10 Building Line Setback
Buildings shall be set back from the street reservation in accordance with the Development Regulations
recognizing the character of the surrounding area. The building line setback shall be sufficient to allow
front yard landscaping, and safe access and movement of vehicles.
GLU-11 Subdivision and Major Development
(1)
Council shall review all subdivision developments or major developments to ensure efficient use of
land and that the development is located and designed so not to interfere with optimal future use
of adjacent lands.
(2)
Council may require a developer to enter into a development agreement.
GLU-12 Non-conforming Uses
In accordance with Section 108 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, any development or land use
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that legally exists on the day that this Municipal Plan is registered may continue in a manner that does
not conform to this Municipal Plan or Development Regulations. Provisions with respect to legal non-
conforming uses are outlined in the Development Regulations.
GLU-13 East Coast Trail
(1)
Council supports the efforts of the East Coast Trail Association to develop and maintain a system
of pedestrian only paths in the municipal planning area. Council shall work in partnership with the
East Coast Trail Association to enhance and preserve these paths and to provide amenities such as
safe parking areas, trail head signage, and connecting community trails. It is the policy of Council
to identify the East Coast Trail on the Generalized Future Land Use and Zoning Maps.
(2)
Council will ensure that development proposals near the East Coast Trail shall not impede the trail
and shall preserve the view along the coastline. Visual impact of new development shall be
minimized by retaining natural and native tree cover where possible and by siting new buildings in
harmony with the natural landscape and topography.
(3)
Steep slopes and rocky outcrops visible from the East Coast Trail shall remain undeveloped.
(4)
Where new development occurs, Council shall work with the property owner and the East Coast
Trail Association to legally secure the trail and the right of pedestrians to use the trail. Council
may impose conditions on a permit or approval in principle to ensure that the trail remains
accessible to the public.
GLU-14 Backlot Development
Topography consisting of steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, wetlands, and the existing development pattern
reduces land suitable for development. To encourage the use of suitable land, Council may permit single
dwellings on backlots where vacant land exists which does not have sufficient width to meet frontage
requirements. In the Community Core and Residential designations, backlot development may be
permitted for single dwellings subject to the following conditions:
(1)
On-site water supply and sewage disposal must be approved by the Department of Digital
Government and Service NL,
(2)
The development of a backlot shall not prejudice the use and future development of adjoining land,
(3)
A backlot shall not reduce the frontage, area, or setbacks of a legally existing lot,
(4)
A backlot shall front on a publicly maintained road dwelling and the frontage requirements shall be
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specified in the Development Regulations,
(5)
Access and driveway shall not be shared by any other use,
(6)
The lot and dwelling placement shall meet standards set out in the Development Regulations to
ensure public safety and emergency access.
Where there is potential for future development of adjoining land, the access shall have sufficient width
to meet Town road standards. If there is no potential for the future development, the access shall be
for a driveway and the driveway shall be used by a single dwelling only.
GLU-15 Urban Agriculture
Food security is a growing concern. Individuals and families are struggling to provide affordable,
nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. Council has been fighting food insecurity experienced by its
residents with its bulk buy food program. Council believes that opportunities for residents to grow food
through community gardens and on their own land, and to raise poultry and livestock for personal use,
will help reduce food security challenges. Community gardens shall be permitted throughout Bauline.
Urban agriculture, in the form of home gardens, shall be allowed on all residential lots in the Commercial
Core and Residential Infill zones. Council may allow the raising on poultry or livestock on a residential
lot on a case-by-case basis and may prohibit or impose conditions with respect to the number of poultry
or livestock. Council recognizes existing agricultural leases and encourages commercial agriculture
operations in the Rural designation and zone.
GLU-16 Uses in All Future Land Use Designations
(1)
Low intensity conservation related to trails and habitat management, community gardens,
recreational open space in the form of parks, playgrounds and trails, antenna, streets, services, and
utilities shall be permitted in all future land use designations and zones.
(2)
Mineral exploration (development) may be permitted, as a discretionary use, in all future land use
designations and zones provided the activities have limited impact on the landscape and
surrounding uses. Site restoration will be required. In some cases, the exploration activities
proposed will only involve prospecting, geo-chemistry, or ground-based or airborne surveys, which
do not meet the definition of development in the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 and no
approval from Council is required. All mineral exploration activities are subject to a permit from
the Mines Branch, Department of Industry, Energy and Technology. The Town shall be given a
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copy of this permit before any work takes place.
GLU-17 Home-Based Businesses
Home-based businesses shall be permitted in the Community Core and Residential designations in the
form of professional, medical, and personal services, business offices, child-care services, studios, and
light industry uses. Council shall be satisfied that the home-based business does not alter the residential
character of the lot nor detract from the character of the surrounding area. The Development
Regulations shall establish standards for home-based businesses.
4.2
Provincial Interests
PI-1
Archaeological Sites
(1)
The known archaeological site shall be protected, and the Town shall consult the Provincial
Archaeology Office, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreational about any development
that involves land or ground disturbance near this site.
(2)
If an archeological site is accidentally discovered, the Town shall immediately contact the Provincial
Archaeology Office and ensure that work ceases immediately.
PI-2
Domestic Cutting Areas
It is the policy of Council to identify domestic cutting areas as an overlay on the Generalized Future Land
Use and Zoning Maps. Within the domestic cutting area overlay, Council shall refer any applications for
non-forestry related uses to the Forestry Branch, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
PI-3
Marine Drive Provincial Park Buffer
It is the policy of Council to recognize a 50-metre buffer from the boundary of the Marine Drive Provincial
Park. Development shall not occur within this buffer to protect this provincial resource and related
conservation interests.
PI-4
Survey Control Monuments
It is the policy of Council to report development that has the potential of disturbing a survey control
monument to the GIS and Mapping Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
PI-5
Digital Government and Service NL
(1)
It is the policy of Council that permits issued by the Government Service Centre, Department of
Digital Government and Service NL be provided to the Town. Specifically, Council shall require
submission of certificate of approval for an on-site septic system before issuing a building permit.
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(2)
For an existing infill lot, the Government Service Centre, Department of Digital Government and
Service NL, shall determine lot area and frontage necessary to accommodate an on-site well and
septic system.
PI-6
Water Resources Permits
It is the policy of Council that approval under the Water Resources Act, 2002 be provided to the Town
for:
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Work in any body of water, including a wetland.
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Any infilling within 15 metres of a body of water, including a wetland.
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Any non-domestic water uses from any water source for any purpose.
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Installation of any water or sewer main.
PI-7
Shore Water Zone
It is the policy of Council that no development shall be permitted in a Shore Water Zone, which is land
that is intermittently occupied by water due to fluctuating surface water of either a fresh or saltwater
body, without a permit from the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment
and Climate Change.
PI-8
National Building Code of Canada
Council shall direct developers to the latest edition of the National Building Code of Canada to ensure
that new energy efficiency requirements are followed for all new development. Energy efficient
buildings support the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
PI-9
Highway Sign Regulations, 1999
Council shall refer applications for signs within 100 metres of the centreline of Bauline Line, Pouch Cove
Line and Bauline Line Extension to the Government Service Centre, Department of Digital Government
and Service NL under the Highway Sign Regulations, 1999.
PI-10
Groundwater Assessment
In accordance with Groundwater Supply Assessment and Reporting Guidelines for Subdivisions Serviced
by Individual Private Wells, any subdivision or development consisting of five or more unserviced lots, or
the addition of unserviced lots to an existing unserviced subdivision shall be prepared and submitted to
the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Groundwater assessment shall determine whether there is an acceptable quality and quantity of potable
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water to service the dwellings. Council shall not issue a permit until the groundwater assessment has
been approved by the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate
Change.
4.3 Land Use Designations
The Municipal Plan divides the Bauline municipal planning area into future land use designations as
shown on the Generalized Future Land Use Map. Section 4.3 outlines land uses and provisions for each
future land use designation. Each future land use designation will be implemented through zones,
conditions, and standards in the Development Regulations. In addition to the future land use
designation, overlays are shown on the Generalized Future Land Use map. In general terms, the
Municipal Plan specifies government departments or agencies that must be consulted for any
development application within the area identified in the overlay or outlines restrictions or conditions for
development within the overlay area.
LUD-1 Generalized Future Land Use Map
The Generalized Future Land Use Map establish the pattern of development by dividing the Bauline
Municipal Planning Area into the following future land use designations:
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Community Core
-
Residential
-
Industrial Commercial
-
Open Space Recreation
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Open Space Conservation
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Restricted
-
Protected Water Supply
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Rural
Each land use designation will outline the use that may be made of that designation and any prohibited
uses. Zones will be established in the Development Regulations to implement these future land use
designations. The Development Regulations shall provide details of the permitted, and discretionary
each zone. Uses that are not listed as permitted or discretionary in the applicable zone shall be
considered prohibited.
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LUD-2 Overlays
The Generalized Future Land Use Map also shows the following overlays:
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#1 Brook Path Wellhead Buffer
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50-metre Provincial Park Buffer
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Domestic Cutting Area
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Habitat Conservation Area
4.3.1
Community Core Designation
Dwellings, the United Church, and a cemetery are located on roads leading toward the harbour, wharf,
and slipway. An attractive area with a traditional, compact development pattern, it is the historical
community core of Bauline. The Community Core designation protects this traditional character while
encouraging a range of housing, services, and community amenities especially those uses related to
marine and tourism activities. The protection of the community core is key to maintaining Bauline's
distinct character and vibrancy.
Policies:
CC-1
Within the area designated Community Core on the Generalized Future Land Use Map, Council's
priority shall be to protect the traditional character and the connections between land and sea.
Compatible development in the form of dwellings, commercial and community services, and
transportation uses, are encouraged, especially those uses focusing on marine and tourism
activities.
CC-2
Within the Community Core designation, the intent is to preserve, where possible, older buildings
and features of the original community and enhance the traditional character and landscape.
Council shall endeavour to:
a)
Preserve buildings and structures of architectural or historic interest,
b)
Maintain the traditional community form,
c)
Ensure the appearance, design, scale, siting and use of new buildings and the expansion and
renovations of existing buildings reflect the character of the area,
d)
Encourage the restoration and reuse of buildings, structures, and sites provided that the
design and use is compatible with the area,
e) Recognize the visual landscape of Bauline Harbour, and
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f) Preserve scenic views, public rights-of-way, and historic uses.
CC-2
Land designated Community Core shall be categorized on the Zoning Map as Community Core
(CC). The detailed requirements of the Community Core zone are outlined in Schedule C of the
Bauline Development Regulations. Council may require buffers between incompatible uses and
will impose conditions with respect to outdoor storage.
CC-3
Single dwellings, double dwellings, small-scale retail uses such as shops and convenience stores,
a range of assembly uses including place of worship, lodge, child-care services, cultural and civic,
and studio uses, are permitted in the Community Core zone.
CC-4
Tourism uses are encouraged as a permitted use in the form of short-term tourism
accommodation and catering.
CC-5
Council recognizes the traditional use of the wharf and surrounding area by commercial fishers
and for the launching of boats for the recreational food fishery. Permitted uses shall be those
associated with the fishing industry, light industry, and transportation uses requiring ocean
frontage, including the storage of boats and fishing equipment. Council wishes to encourage
other marine-related uses at the wharf such as marine recreation and ecotourism in the form of
boat tours and related activities such as tourism venues. Council will ensure that adequate
provision is made for safe vehicular access and parking, and that marine recreation, ecotourism
and associated uses do not impact access to the wharf, slipway, and harbour for fishing related
uses.
CC-6
The existing cemetery shall be recognized as a permitted use.
CC-8
Take-out food services in the form of food trucks shall be allowed at the discretion of Council.
Location, garbage collection arrangements, and provision of amenities such as picnic tables will
be considered by Council when evaluating applications for such uses. Council shall review each
application to ensure that the impact on the surrounding area from traffic, access, parking, noise,
and disturbance is minimal. Council may impose conditions and issue a temporary permit.
4.3.2
Residential Designation
Dwellings are the major land use in Bauline. The purpose of the Residential designation is to allow
additional dwellings to be built along Pouch Cove Line, Bauline Line and Bauline Line Extension recognizing
that the Town does not provide municipal services such as water and sewer. This has resulted in a low-
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density development pattern which will continue through infill development.
Within the Residential designation, Council will strive to ensure that new development takes place in a
manner that is consistent with the existing development.
Council recognizes that the only form of housing in Bauline is single dwellings. Housing affordability,
changing family structures and an aging population may create demands for smaller units and housing
types such as row dwellings or small apartment buildings. Provided that on-site sewer and water
systems are approved by the Department of Digital Government and Service NL, Council will consider
applications for such uses provided the appearance, scale, and siting reflect the character of the area.
Given the age of the housing stock in Bauline, Council shall encourage the re-development, expansion,
and repair of existing dwellings in the Residential designation.
Policies:
RES-1: Within the area designated Residential on the Generalized Future Land Use Map, Council's
priority shall be to encourage all forms of housing along Pouch Cove Line, Bauline Line and Bauline
Line Extension. Council will encourage and support a mix of housing types and densities to meet
the challenges of affordability, changing family structures, and aging population in the
community.
RES-2: Land designated Residential shall be categorized on the Zoning Map as Residential Infill (RI). The
detailed requirements of the Residential Infill zone are outlined in Schedule C of the Bauline
Development Regulations.
RES-3: Development in the Residential designation shall only be permitted on lots fronting onto a public
street except for antenna and recreational open space uses. Extension of a public street to
accommodate new development shall meet Town standards and shall be conveyed to the Town
as a public street at no cost once constructed to the Town's satisfaction.
RES-4: Single dwellings, double dwellings, short-term tourism accommodation, child-care services,
studios, and open spaces providing active recreational activities, such as sports fields, are
permitted in the Residential designation.
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RES-5: Convenience stores which serve local needs and studios along with accessory galleries or craft
stores, shall be permitted within the Residential designation provided:
a) Adequate parking is provided,
b) The building is designed to be compatible with adjacent residential dwellings, and
c) The lot is landscaped and screened to Council's satisfaction.
RES-6: Row dwellings, small-scale apartment buildings and care facilities are permitted in the Residential
designation provided that:
a)
Approval from the Department of Digital Government and Service NL is received,
b)
The building is compatible in appearance, scale, and siting to the surrounding area and
adjacent residential uses,
c)
Adequate parking is provided, and
d)
The development is fully landscaped.
Council may impose conditions to address storm water management, landscaping, screening, and
other matters it considers to be material.
RES-7: Council encourages the re-development, re-use, intensification, expansion, and repair of existing
buildings in the Residential designation provided that:
a)
The appearance and scale of the building is compatible with surrounding use, and
b)
Any off-site impacts such as storm water are mitigated so adjacent development is not
impacted.
4.3.3 Industrial Commercial Designation
There are few opportunities for larger commercial or industrial businesses to locate in Bauline. To
attract business development, Council has established an Industrial Commercial designation on Pouch
Cove Line and on Bauline Line Extension at the Portugal Cove-St. Philips boundary. Land in the Industrial
Commercial designation shall be used for larger commercial and assembly uses, and light and general
industry.
Policies:
CI-1:
Land designated as Industrial Commercial on the Generalized Future Land Use Map are to provide
economic development opportunities. In areas designated Industrial Commercial, Council will
encourage larger scale commercial developments and light and general industry uses. Other
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assembly, office, and personal service uses that require larger lots shall be accommodated.
CI-2:
Land categorized as Industrial Commercial shall be zoned as Industrial Commercial (IC) on the
Land Use Zoning Map. The detailed requirements for the Industrial Commercial zone are outlined
in the Schedule C of the Development Regulations.
CI-3:
Commercial developments with a larger footprint such as shops, vehicle sales, showrooms, and
indoor markets are permitted in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone. Other uses that require
larger lots such as general assembly, funeral home, place of worship, child-care services, office
building, indoor assembly, outdoor assembly, animal, veterinary uses shall be accommodated.
Educational uses providing training shall also be permitted. Open space uses require large sites
for active recreational activities shall be permitted.
CI-4:
General industry uses such as general garages, warehouses, workshops, and contractor yards are
permitted in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone.
CI-5:
Light industry uses such as indoor storage, workshops and storage units are permitted in the
Industrial Commercial (IC) zone.
CI-6:
Council shall ensure that all development in the Industrial Commercial (IC) zone provides:
a)
Appropriate landscaping or screening,
b)
Adequate parking, and
c)
Garbage and waste collection containers.
CI-7: Uses that Council determine to be intrusive shall:
a)
Minimize land use conflict by providing a separation buffer or screening to Council's
satisfaction,
b)
Protect surrounding land uses from noise, dust, and other nuisance factors, and
c)
Protect the natural environment by ensuring that nothing is discharged into water bodies,
water courses or wetlands, and minimizing impacts on wildlife and habitat.
C1-8:
Council may impose conditions to control outdoor storage and mitigate impacts of a general
industry and light industry.
4.3.4 Open Space Recreation and Open Space Conservation Designations
The Open Space Recreation and Open Space Conservation designations recognizes that open space can
encompass active recreation areas, natural areas around water bodies, along water courses or wetlands
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as well as wildlife habitat. The Open Space Recreation designation shall provide recreational
opportunities in the Open Space Recreation (OSR) zone. The community centre and associated
recreational facilities as well as Duck Pond are designated Open Space Recreation and zoned Open Space
Recreation (OSR). To protect sensitive natural areas and provide buffers along water bodies, water
courses and wetlands, the Open Space Conservation designation shall be zoned Open Space Conservation
(OSC). This zone shall capture land surrounding ponds, along major streams, Bakeapple Marsh and the
cemetery off Pouch Cove Line.
Policies:
OS-1: Council shall designate land Open Space Recreation for recreational opportunities. Council shall
designate land Open Space Conservation to protect waterbodies, watercourses, major wetlands,
and the cemetery located on the west side of Pouch Cove Line.
OS-2: Land surrounding the Bauline community centre and at Duck Pond shall be zoned Open Space
Recreation (OSR). In this zone, land will be reserved for community-based assembly uses
including general, indoor, and outdoor assembly uses, cultural and civic uses, and active
recreational uses including playing fields and courts, parks, and playgrounds. Structures and
small-scale buildings that enhance the outdoor recreation use are allowed.
OS-3: In the Open Space Recreation (OSR) zone, Council may permit facilities to be used for accessory
purposes such as catering and take-out food services on an occasional or temporary basis.
OS-4: Land around waterbodies, along water courses, and significant wetlands shall be zoned Open
Space Conservation (OSC) to protect these lands from development. Council recognizes land
within the Open Space Conservation (OSC) zone to be sensitive, vulnerable, or ecologically
significant, or have natural values that are intrinsic to the character and values of the community.
The cemetery on the east side of Pouch Cove Line shall also be zoned Open Space Conservation
(OSC).
OS-5: Council shall permit conservation uses and cemeteries in the Open Space Conservation (OSC)
zone. Approval of new cemeteries will be contingent on access to an existing public road, and a
layout that facilitates public access through the provision of adequate parking and pedestrian
pathways. Agricultural uses associated with agricultural leases and grants issued prior to this
Municipal Plan and implementing Development Regulations coming into legal effect shall be
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permitted within Open Space Conservation (OSC) zone. New agricultural operations shall not
be allowed. Forestry activities, in the form of domestic wood harvesting, shall only be permitted
within the Domestic Cutting Area overlay.
OS-6: No permanent buildings or structures shall be permitted on lands zoned Open Space Conservation
(OSC) uses except for accessory buildings necessary for the operation of a cemetery.
OS-7: Uses in these designations need not front onto a public street if Council is satisfied that
emergency services can be provided.
4.3.5 Protected Water Supply Designation
Three areas are included in the Protected Water Supply designation. Buildings in the community core
are serviced with water from a well located at Brook Path. The Water Resources Management Division,
Department of Environment and Climate Change, has established a wellhead buffer around the Brook
Path well and is in the process of establishing an extended protected water supply area. The North Three
Island Pond Protected Public Water Supply for Pouch Cove extends into the Bauline municipal planning
area along Bauline Line. Any development in the wellhead buffer and proposed protected public water
supply area associated with Brook Path well, and the North Three Island Pond Protected Public Water
Supply Area must be referred to the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment
and Climate Change for approval.
The St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan designates land around Rogers Tilt Pond as "Protected
Watershed". Although this watershed is not protected under the Water Resources Act, 2002, Council
wishes to protect it from development as a potential water supply.
Policies:
PWS-1: The Protected Water Supply designation applies to:
a) The Brook Path well and associated water supply area to ensure that the well is not
contaminated,
b) Rogers Tilt Pond to protected it as a future water supply, and
c) North Three Island Pond Protected Public Water Supply Area for Pouch Cove.
PWS-2: Land classified as Protected Water Supply shall be zoned Protected Water Supply (PWS). The
detailed requirements for the Protected Water Supply (PWS) zone are outlined in the Schedule
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C of the Development Regulations.
PWS-3: The #1 Brook Path Wellhead Buffer is shown on the Generalized Future Land Use and Zoning
Maps as an overlay. All applications within this buffer shall be referred to the Water Resources
Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change. No development shall
proceed until written approval has been granted in accordance with the Water Resources Act,
2002. Council shall not allow activities which may impair water quality within the Protected
Water Supply zone.
PWS-4: All applications for development within the Protected Water Supply designation and zone for
Brook Path and North Tree Island Pond Public Protected Water Supply areas shall be referred to
the Water Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change and
no development shall proceed until written approval has been granted under the Water
Resources Act, 2002.
PWS-5: The continuation of existing uses shall be permitted. No new permanent structures shall be
permitted other than those:
a)
Associated with the water supply, or
b)
Required by a public utility or government department or agency.
New agricultural uses may be permitted, except for new buildings for the use of livestock or
activities that may impair water quality. Forestry uses, in the form of domestic wood harvesting,
may be permitted and shall be restricted to areas within the Domestic Cutting Area overlay.
Natural vegetation shall be maintained from the highwater water mark of water bodies and water
courses.
PWS-6: Access to agriculture, forestry, intake structures, pumphouses or water transmission lines can be
provided by a driveway or service road. These uses need not front on a public street.
4.3.6 Restricted Designation
Bauline has an abundance of natural features including magnificent shorelines, steep hills, and wetlands.
The steep shoreline, cliffs, rocky outcrops and wetlands are the defining physical features of Bauline.
Council values the visual impact of these features and wishes to protect these natural landscape features
from development. Council also considers these areas to be hazardous, unstable, and may be subject
to the impacts of extreme weather events and climate change. The intent of the Restricted designation
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and zone is to protect areas that are sensitive, vulnerable, ecologically significant or have natural or
recreational values.
Policies:
R-1:
The Restricted designation applies to land is vulnerable, sensitive, ecologically significant, has
natural value or is an important landscape feature. The intent of the Restricted designation is to
protect and conserve these important lands. Council shall manage lands designated Restricted to
ensure that the limited development opportunities are site appropriate and shall not create any
hazards or off-site effects.
R-2:
Land designed as Restricted shall be zoned Restricted (R) on the Land Use Zoning Map. The
detailed requirements for the Restricted (R) zone are outlined in the Schedule C of the
Development Regulations.
R-3:
Conservation and recreational open space, in the form of walking trails and associated structures
only, shall be permitted provided that the development does not alter the intrinsic values of the
area nor create a hazard. No permanent buildings shall be permitted. No placing or removing
of fill shall be permitted in areas subject to flooding or where the lot has physical limitations such
as steep or unstable slopes. Forestry activities, in the form of domestic wood harvesting, shall
only be permitted within the Domestic Cutting Area overlay.
R-4:
All uses are exempt from the requirement that development front on a public street. Access
may be provided by a driveway or service road built to a standard acceptable to Council. Council
may require the driveway or service road to be barred after hours or seasonally.
4.3.7 Rural Designation
The Rural designation captures areas used primarily for rural resource activities. Land within the Rural
designation shall retain the current rural character. Uses associated with agriculture, forestry, mineral
workings, and open space recreation shall be allowed.
Policies:
RU-1: Land shall be designated Rural on the Generalized Future Land Use Map to retain Bauline's rural
character and to allow resource activities.
RU-2: Uses such as agriculture, forestry, and cemetery shall be permitted.
RU-3: Mineral working may be permitted at the discretion of Council. Mineral working may include the
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extraction, processing or storage of gravel, sand, rock, or any other mined material, concrete and
asphalt making, rock crushing, quarrying, sand and gravel pits, and other types of mining in
general. Council shall restrict development of any new mineral working where such uses would
create a negative impact on the viewscape from Pouch Cove Line, Bauline Line or Bauline Line
Extension or the East Coast Trail. No mineral working shall be permitted:
a)
if there is any risk to groundwater or wildlife habitat,
b)
if it may create an inconvenience or endanger residents, or
c)
create unsightliness.
The adverse effects of mining, quarrying, and mineral exploration such as dust, noise, and visual
impact shall be minimized through adequate separation from adjacent land uses. Derelict lands
are to be rehabilitated by the operator prior to abandonment.
Mineral workings shall be subject to conditions outlined in the Bauline Development Regulations
and shall only be permitted with the approval of a quarry permit from the Mineral Lands Division,
Department of Industry, Energy and Technology.
RU-4: Council may permit veterinary, outdoor market, indoor market, general industry, media and light
industry as discretionary uses subject to terms and conditions outlined in Schedule C of the
Development Regulations. General industry and light industry shall be restricted to uses related
to forestry, agriculture and other natural resource uses and shall have a minimal impact on the
surrounding area.
RU-5: In the Rural designation and zone, agriculture, forestry, cemetery, light industry, general industry,
and mineral workings need not front onto a public street. Access may be provided by a driveway
or service road built to a standard acceptable to Council. The driveway or service road must be
capable of being barred after hours or during shut down. The driveway or service road to a
mineral working use shall not pass through the Residential Infill zone.
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5.0 Implementation
The Municipal Plan will be implemented over the next ten years through decisions of Council.
Implementation of the Bauline Municipal Plan involves:
a)
Effective administration of the Plan,
b)
The adoption of Development Regulations,
c)
Amendments to the Municipal Plan to accommodate new development or change in policy
direction,
d)
Amendments to the Development Regulations,
e)
Building partnerships with residents and organizations to achieve collective goals, and
f)
Capital Works Plan.
5.1
Administration of the Plan
No proposed development can occur within the Bauline municipal planning area unless it conforms to the
policies of this Municipal Plan and the zoning, standards and conditions contained in the Development
Regulations. In general terms, development is defined in the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 and
includes building, engineering, mining as well as other operations in, on, over or under land.
Development also includes making a material change in the use, or the intensity of use of land, building
or premises, such as building an extension or expanding a business. Applications for development must
be approved by Council. Council should ensure that development proposals are comprehensively
reviewed.
Anyone wishing to develop land must apply to Council for permission. Council may refuse or approve
applications, with or without conditions. Council may refuse an application if it does not conform with
the Municipal Plan or Development Regulations. The decision to refuse an application can also be if, in
Council's opinion, the development may have an undesirable impact on adjacent properties, the
surrounding area, or where municipal services or infrastructure are inadequate or uneconomical to
provide and maintain. Council must provide reasons for its decision to refuse an application in writing.
Council decisions regarding an application or order, except a decision to revoke an order, may be
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appealed to an adjudicator as outlined in the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. The adjudicator's
role is to determine whether a decision of Council was in accordance with legislation and the Municipal
Plan and Development Regulations. By making decisions in accordance with the Bauline Municipal Plan
and Development Regulations, Council will be able to defend itself before the adjudicator.
Government agencies such as the Departments of Environment and Climate Change, Municipal and
Provincial Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Digital Government and Service NL and Fisheries,
Forestry and Agriculture have responsibility for various aspects of development that affect the Town. The
Town may require approvals from these departments before a development proceeds or the Town may
refer an application to government departments to obtain input or direction.
Council may seek professional advice to assist in evaluating development applications.
For the purposes of administering the Plan, the Generalized Future Land Use map applies broad land use
designations to the Bauline municipal planning area. The Land Use Zoning map may further divide these
broad designations into specific zones. The Generalized Future Land Use map must be used in
conjunction with the goals, objectives and policies outlined in the Bauline Municipal Plan. The
boundaries of land use designations shown on the Generalized Future Land Use Map are general, except
where they coincide with roads or other prominent physical features, where they are intended to define
the exact limits. Council may interpret the boundary of a land use designation.
The Municipal Plan is Council's policy blueprint and provides direction to assist in Council's decision
making. Council's decisions should reflect the best long-term interests of its citizens. Where Council
considers it necessary, or where required by the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, Council shall seek
input from residents.
Nothing in this Plan shall affect the continuance of land uses that are lawfully established on the date that
the Plan comes into effect.
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5.2
Development Regulations
Along with the Bauline Municipal Plan, Council will adopt Development Regulations. The Development
Regulations contain regulatory provisions for:
a)
Submission of applications and supporting documents,
b)
Process for issuing approval in principle and permits,
c)
Process for advertising and considering application for variances, change of non-conforming uses
and discretionary uses,
d)
Council's discretionary authority,
e)
Conditions that apply throughout the municipal planning area,
f)
Subdivision standards,
g)
Zone tables that specify uses, standards and conditions, and
h)
Land Use Zoning Map.
The Development Regulations implement the goals, objectives and policies in the Municipal Plan.
5.3
Municipal Plan Amendments
A Municipal Plan and Development Regulations are living documents. During the 10-year planning
period, conditions in the Town may change or an application for a development is submitted that Council
considers to be desirable. Council may amend the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations when:
a)
A change in policy direction is required to meet changing circumstances,
b)
A development application merits a change to the Municipal Plan and/or Development
Regulations,
c)
A study makes recommendations which should be included in the Municipal Plan,
d)
A change in the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan is made that requires a change to the
Municipal Plan.
Council shall ensure that sufficient information is provided to support the request to amend the Municipal
Plan. Such amendments must be prepared by a professional planner who is a member of the Canadian
Institute of Planners (MCIP).
In some cases, a corresponding amendment to the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan may be required.
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Such an amendment requires permission from the Minister of the Department of Municipal and Provincial
Affairs, involves a more substantial public consultation process including referral to all municipalities
within the urban region, and must be adopted and approved by the Minister prior to registration.
In accordance with Section 27 of the Act, Council can charge a proportion of the cost of carrying out an
amendment to the person who requests the change. The proportion to be charged must be set by
Council as part of its annual budget process. The costs may include, but are not limited to, research, and
preparation of amendments, public notice and consultation, administrative processing costs, and the
costs associated with a Public Hearing. Any such amendment will be read with and form part of this Plan.
Council shall review the Municipal Plan every five years and revise it if necessary. Any revision should
take account of development that can be foreseen during the following ten years. Amendment and
review of the Municipal Plan shall be carried out in accordance with the process in the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, 2000.
5.4
Development Regulations Amendments
Development Regulations can be amended to reflect changing standards. In some cases, an
amendment to the Development Regulations is required to implement a change to the Municipal Plan
and/or the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan. Such an amendment to the Development Regulations
will be included in the process used to amend the Municipal Plan.
In other cases, a stand-alone amendment to the Development Regulations may be required. For
example, a text amendment can add or change conditions or change a definition or a map amendment
can change the zoning applied to a property or area. The process for making a change of the
Development Regulations requires public notice of the proposed change and must be submitted to the
Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs for review and registration.
When considering proposals for developments that necessitate an amendment to the Development
Regulations, Council shall give regard to the goals, objectives, and land use policies outlined in this
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Municipal Plan, and whether or not the proposal is in conformance with the intent of the Municipal Plan,
Development Regulations and other Town policies and regulations.
5.5
Municipal Capital Works Plan
The adoption of a municipal capital works plan is one means of implementing the goals and objectives of
the Municipal Plan. The proposed capital works plan for 2024 is intended to maintain existing municipal
infrastructure in the community and provide the same level of services to residents.
Council's ability to undertake major public works during the 10-year planning period will depend largely
on its financial management program. Overall, the objective will be to minimize the increase in municipal
debt load and to economize on project costs where possible.
5.6
Community Partnerships
The Bauline Town Council has already formed strong partnerships with the East Coast Trail Association
and the Wildlife Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. This Municipal Plan
supports those partnerships. Council is encouraged to recognize the East Coast Trail and associated
local trails when making decisions that may impact the trail or associated amenities such as the natural
landscape and viewscapes in the vicinity of the trail route.
Council must refer development applications within the Habitat Conservation Areas shown on the
Generalized Future Land Use and Land Use Zoning maps to the Wildlife Division, Department of Fisheries,
Forestry and Agriculture. Council is also encouraged to participate in the Stewardship Association of
Municipalities (SAM) Inc.
Over time, Council may also form partnerships with citizens or local organizations to further the goals,
objectives, and policies of the Municipal Plan.