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MUNICIPAL PLAN
TOWN OF
CAPE ST. GEORGE
In Effect: February 21, 2013
(Date of publication in Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1
The Plan ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2
Cape St. George and the Municipal Planning Area ...................................................................... 2
2.
LAND USE PLANNING FRAMEWORK, GOAL AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES ............... 6
2.1
Future Land Use Designations and Policies.................................................................................. 6
2.2
General Development Policies ...................................................................................................... 7
2.3
Conditions - All Development ..................................................................................................... 8
2.4
Agriculture .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5
Archaeological and Heritage Resources ....................................................................................... 9
2.6
Coastline and Harbour Areas, Streams ......................................................................................... 9
2.7
Mineral Exploration .................................................................................................................... 10
2.8
Mineral Workings ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.9
Mining ......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.10
Protected Water Body ................................................................................................................. 11
2.11 Subdivisions - Groundwater Supply Assessment ....................................................................... 11
2.12
Trails ........................................................................................................................................... 11
2.13
Unserviced and Semi-Serviced Development ............................................................................. 11
2.14
Waterways and Wetlands ............................................................................................................ 12
2.15
Windmills, Wind Turbines and Other Alternative Energy Sources - Utilities ........................... 13
3.
DESIGNATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 15
3.1
Town ........................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2
Rural Residential ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3
Rural ............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.4
Environmental Protection ........................................................................................................... 17
3.5
Protected Public Water Supply ................................................................................................... 17
3.6
Highway Reserve ........................................................................................................................ 18
MAPS - Future Land Use Maps 1 and 2 (A, B, C)
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URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT
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1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
The Plan
The Cape St. George Municipal Plan is designed to give the Town control over
land use and to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and transparent
fashion in a manner that reflects the wishes of the Town and its residents.
However, the plan and regulations must also comply with provincial and federal
policies and not conflict with matters of provincial interest.
Prepared pursuant to the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Cape St. George
Municipal Plan contains policy statements and maps approved by Council and
registered by the Minister of Municipal Affairs to guide community growth and
development for the next ten years within the Cape St. George Municipal
Planning Area ('Planning Area'), the area set out under the Urban and Rural
Planning Act 2000 for planning and regulatory purposes.
The Municipal Plan is binding upon the Town and upon all other persons,
corporations and organizations within the Planning Area. The Plan must be
reviewed by the Town every five years and, if necessary, revised to take account
of development that cannot be foreseen during the next ten-year period.
When a Municipal Plan comes into effect, Council is required to develop
regulations for the control of the use of land, in strict conformity with the
Municipal Plan, in the form of Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement
Regulations - 'Development Regulations'. These are prepared at the same time
as the Municipal Plan, and like the Plan, may be amended at any time to include
new land uses and specific regulations. The Development Regulations shall deal
with matters relating to development and buildings as defined under the Urban
and Rural Planning Act 2000, which include in addition to permitted and
discretionary land uses, matters such as non-conforming uses, advertisements,
subdivisions and permitting requirements.
Development Regulations must comply with the requirements of the Urban and
Rural Planning Act 2000, regulations under the Urban and Rural Planning Act
2000 and any other pertinent rules and regulations enacted by the Province,
including, the Municipalities Act, and as well, legislation relating to environment,
health and safety, agriculture, mines and mineral workings, highways, and
forestry.
Development schemes (amendment to the Municipal Plan), design concepts,
comprehensive plans, subdivision agreements and concept plans, further
implement the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations with more detailed
designs, design strategies and policies for roads and other facilities and
development.
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The Town may reserve land for future acquisition as the site of any public
roadway, service or building, or for a school, park or other open space, and may
make such agreement with owners of the land as well permit its acquisition and
use of these purposes. The Town may also specify the manner in which any
particular area of land is to be used subdivided or developed, and may regulate the
construction of buildings which would interfere with the carrying out of any
development project.
1.2
Cape St. George and the Municipal Planning Area
Located on the historic Port au Port Peninsula, the Town of Cape St. George and
its municipal planning area extends west some 15 kilometres along St. George's
Bay and north approximately 9 kilometres along the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The predominant physical features of this area are the exposed limestone barrens
and the steep cliffs along the shoreline west of De Grau.
Mainland to the north of Cape St. George, Lourdes and other communities around
the Port au Port Pensinsula are accessed by Highway 463.
The municipal planning area takes in approximately 55 square kilometres, while
the town alone takes approximately 35 square kilometres.
The reasons why the municipal planning area extends well beyond the municipal
boundary are:
Rouze's Brook Protected Public Water Supply - to ensure that the Town
can adequately protect its water supply;
Protection of the Rare Plants and MacKenzie's Sweet Vetch - Plant
Species at Risk that have been identified on the limestone barrens by the
provincial government - Biodiversity and Endangered Species, Wildlife
Division, Department of Environment and Conservation. The Town is
committed to helping protect these unique endangered plant sites - and it
is one of the reasons that the Town had decided to proceed with the
preparation of a municipal plan;
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The area and surrounding waters is subject to intensive oil exploration
(PDI Production Inc. Production Lease 2002-01 and Exploration License
EL 1070) which takes in a large portion of the Port au Port Pensinsula and
the nearby Gulf of St. Lawrence and Port au Port Bay. Data on this is
available in the Project Registration document under the Environmental
Protection Act for the Garden Hill Seismic Exploration Program dated
June 8, 2007. Also this registration document contains much general
useful information about the Cape St. George planning area and the
Peninsula.
The Town takes in the settlements of Loretto, Marche's Point, De Grau, Red
Brook and Cape St. George. The cape of Cape St. George, site of a memorial to
the Acadian settlers at Boutte de Cap Park, lies approximately 40 kilometres from
Stephenville.
Following a traditional pattern, settlement primarily occurs next to and within 150
metres of Highway 460 with small holding agricultural and forest lands back of
the homes and businesses. Much of the agricultural lands lay between the
highway and St. George's Bay. Steep slopes and shallow soils have limited
development and farming north of the highway.
Loretto was a small farming community established in the 1930's, but then as
people moved away in the 50's, people of this community were resettled to
Marche's Point. Accessed by a town road, Loretto is slowly being re-occupied by
persons with cottages, and ultimately, year-round residences.
Public facilities, namely the two schools, town office/fire hall and recreational
grounds are located near the centre of the community at De Grau.
Because they are accessible and relatively level, the unused agricultural lands on
either side of the highway are slowly being converted for residential and tourism-
related purposes.
Once the turn north on the Highway 463 is made at the Cape, there is no
development. The focus is on cultural heritage, such as the Boutte de Cap,
associated trails and protected rare and species at risk plant sites.
People on the whole rely on outside sources of employment - the offshore, Fort
MacMurray Alberta, Stephenville, and so forth for their livelihoods. There is
very little reliance on the local resource base, agriculture, forestry, fishery and
tourism for income.
However, tourism is an emerging industry with three bed and breakfast
operations. The Town and the region are heavily promoting tourism.
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Exploration for oil is ramping up on the Port au Port Peninsula and this is likely to
have a significant effect on the economy of the Town and region.
The two K-8 schools, Notre Dame du Cap and Our Lady of the Cape, are also
important employment sources.
Upon graduating from Notre Dame du Cap, students go to Ecole Ste. Anne in
Mainland, and students from Our Lady of the Cape proceed to Piccadilly High
School.
Cape St. George is Newfoundland and Labrador's only officially bilingual
community.
In 2006 there were 893 persons living in 408 private dwellings (Statistics Canada
- 2006 Community Profiles). This represented a 3.6% decline from the 2001
population of 926. However, the 2011 Census indicated a population of 949 - a
significant increase of 6.3% in that five-year period. The number of private
dwellings rose from 408 in 2006 to 409 in 2011.
There are no persons residing in the municipal planning area outside the Town
boundary. However, there are a number of remote cottages in the planning area.
New home construction has been very modest over the past five years.
About ninety percent of the Town is supplied by a municipal water system out of
the Rouze's brook Protected Public Water Supply. Domestic waste is handled
through private septic tank systems. Garbage is trucked to the St. George's
Regional Landfill.
Fire protection, street lighting, recreation and other services are provided at high
level by the Town.
Port au Port Peninsula By-Pass Road
Contingent upon oil production the provincial government is proposing to
construct a highway to service oil production transportation that will by-pass
Highway 460 on the Port au Port au Port Peninsula.
Climate Change
For most of the community, given that development has occurred well away from
the shoreline, and on solid and reasonably level land, not susceptible to land slides
or flooding, the near-term effects of more frequent extreme weather events does
not appear to be significant.
Within the planning area the Port au Port Peninsula Highway is well set back
from St. George's Bay and Gulf of St. Lawrence. However, Highway 460 is
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Susceptible to rock falls east of the town's boundary in several places where it
cuts into a cliff.
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
In 2010 an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan was completed for the Port
au Port Region, which comprised the municipalities of Port au Port East, Port au
Port West, Aguathuna, Felix Cove and Cape St. George. And out of this
experience came the following Vision Statement:
Port au Port Region Vision Statement
"All of the incorporated Municipalities in the Port au Port Region will strive to
work together to protect the natural environment and provide for the long term
economic, social and cultural needs of all the region's residents."
This is important because it represented a significant regional initiative that is
reflected in the Town of Cape St. George's own planning process.
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2.
LAND USE PLANNING FRAMEWORK, GOAL AND DEVELOPMENT
POLICIES
LAND USE PLANNING FRAMEWORK
The Town of Cape St. George intends to maintain its traditional settlement pattern
with infilling and some expansion into suitable areas, such as Loretto. The
municipal plan and the development regulations are designed to sustain this
pattern and accommodate traditional lifestyles and land use patterns as much as
possible.
GOAL
The goal of the Municipal Plan is to accommodate and encourage constructive
change in a traditional community setting that will foster the community and
region's economic and social development while adhering to basic principles of
sustainable, economically sound and environmentally appropriate urban and rural
development within the town and planning area.
DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
All development within the Town of Cape St. George Planning Area shall be
managed in accordance with the general land use policies and designations set out
in the ensuing sections. These designations are shown on the Future Land Use
Maps.
2.1
Future Land Use Designations and Policies
Future Land Use Maps designations are:
Town
Rural Residential
Rural
Environmental Protection
Protected Public Water Supply
Highway Reserve
Use Classes and Groups referred to in the designations of Section 3 are the use
classes and use groups set out in Schedule B of the Development Regulations.
The boundaries between the land use designations set out on the Future Land Use
maps are general only and, except in the case of roads or other physical barriers,
are not intended to define exact limits.
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Therefore, minor adjustments may be made to these boundaries for the purpose of
implementing the Plan.
2.2
General Development Policies
(1)
In addition to any other considerations under this Municipal Plan, the
Town may refuse permission for a development where in its opinion
services are inadequate or it is uneconomical to provide and maintain
these services.
(2)
In order to ensure that development occurs in an orderly manner and that
appropriate development opportunities are maximized, subdivisions and
other major developments shall be co-ordinated with other existing and
proposed developments and the Planning Area's road system and services.
These developments may be required to provide for public access to
adjacent undeveloped lands. Furthermore, the Town may require that a
comprehensive plan of development be prepared and adopted before any
development is allowed in a given area.
(3)
When reviewing a development proposal, the Town shall consider the
suitability of a site in terms of steepness of grades, soils and geology,
location of waterways and wetlands and shall, when considering approval,
ensure that the development has minimal or no negative effects on other
properties and bodies of water.
(4)
If in its opinion, the development of the site having certain characteristics,
such as steep or unstable slopes, poor drainage, high water table and so
forth, could create problems for the development of the site or nearby
properties, the Town can require the submission of a review of the
development proposal by a certified engineer, landscape architect or
similar professional.
Among other matters, the review shall evaluate the adequacy of site
grading, drainage and landscaping and the potential of the development to
cause erosion onto and pollution of adjacent properties and bodies of
water.
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2.3
Conditions - All Development
(1)
Services and Access
Services and access must be appropriate to the type and scale of
development.
The Town shall ensure that new development makes efficient use of
existing roads and infrastructure. The Town shall further ensure that new
development will not create unreasonable servicing demands or costs.
Development lacking municipal water and/or municipal sewer services
shall be approved by the Department of Government Services before a
permit is issued by the Town.
(2)
Uses Allowed In All Designations
Accessory buildings and uses, conservation, public services and public
utilities, recreational open space, roads and trails can be allowed in all
designations subject to the other provisions of this municipal plan.
(3)
Compatibility of Uses, Buffers and Screening, Property Upkeep
The Town shall ensure as much as possible that existing and new
development will not negatively affect existing and proposed land uses by
creating a hazard or nuisance such as noise, dust, odour or unsightly
appearance. The Town may require a developer to provide appropriate
screening and to undertake other measures to minimize negative effects
and to ensure a clean and tidy town.
(4)
Non Conforming Uses
In accordance with the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, a use of land
that legally existed at the time of the registration of this Municipal Plan
will be allowed to continue irrespective of its conformity to the Plan or
Development Regulations. Specific provisions concerning legal non-
conforming uses shall be set out in the Development Regulations.
2.4
Agriculture
Higher intensity livestock and related agricultural uses shall be separated by an
adequate buffer between existing and proposed residential developments. These
agricultural uses shall conform to Provincial Government policies and guidelines
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with respect to such operations.
In general, all agricultural operations shall be approved by the Department of
Natural Resources.
2.5
Archaeological and Heritage Resources
Archaeological sites and discoveries are protected under the Historic Resources
Act, 1985. If such a site is discovered, development shall stop and the Provincial
Archaeology Office of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
consulted. Also, if any major development is proposed, the Provincial
Archaeology Office shall be advised before an approval is granted by the Town.
This is to ensure that the necessary research is carried out before construction
begins.
The Town may from time to time designate heritage sites and areas under the
Municipalities Act.
2.6
Coastline and Harbour Areas, Streams
In order to protect lives and property and the natural environment, the Town shall
review development proposals for sites adjacent or near streams and the marine
coast line and harbours shall be reviewed to ensure that unless it is a use requiring
direct access to the body of water:
a) it is not likely to be damaged by a storm;
b) it is not a vulnerable or critical use, that is, a multi-unit residential use, a
use catering to persons with disabilities or other special needs, and/or a use
related to emergency services (example - a fire station or emergency
command centre, emergency shelter or other facility) - uses which if
damaged or destroyed, could cause injury or loss of life and/or make it
more difficult to respond to an emergency
With the exclusions noted above, along the marine coastline except for marine
related activities and temporary or minor structures, new development may not be
permitted at or below the 4 metre elevation, unless it can be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Town and other relevant authorities that the risk is low and/or
that the development can withstand the damage that could be incurred by a flood
or storm event. However existing conforming uses can be allowed to expand.
The Town in its discretion may refuse to issue a permit for a development that
could be affected by a storm event based upon previous events, local knowledge
and/or research carried out in respect of climate change.
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2.7
Mineral Exploration
(1)
Subject to the other provisions of this Municipal Plan, mineral exploration
which is not classed as development by virtue of drilling, appreciable
ground disturbance, construction of access roads, noise, odour and
appearance can be permitted anywhere in the Planning Area, provided that
adequate notification is provided to the Town.
(2)
Mineral exploration which is classed as development shall or may be
permitted in appropriate designations provided that adequate provision is
made for buffering and/or other mitigations of impacts of existing or
future urban residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and
recreational areas and provided that all necessary approvals are obtained.
(a)
Buffering may take the form of a buffer between such mineral
exploration and areas set aside for urban purposes within which
higher impact mineral exploration is either prohibited outright, or
is treated as a discretionary use.
(b)
Higher impact mineral exploration shall be subject to conditions
that control noise, appearance, duration of the drilling or
excavating program and the control of other impacts that may
arise. The precise nature of these controls will depend upon the
location of the mineral exploration in respect to built-up areas and
uses sensitive to noise and ground disturbance.
(c)
Where there is ground disturbance, the developer shall provide a
site restoration surety and/or other satisfactory guarantees of site
landscaping to the Town.
2.8
Mineral Workings
The Town may provide for mineral workings in areas where there are known
aggregate supplies and where there is less likely to be conflict between mineral
workings and other uses subject to controls that will minimize environmental
damage and conflict with other land uses.
2.9
Mining
The mining class of uses, which includes the production of oil and natural gas
(see Schedule B of the Development Regulations), is subject to the approval of
the Town along with the Provincial Government.
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2.10
Protected Water Body
Protected Water Bodies - The ocean, including streams, ponds and wetlands
which appear on Future Land Use Map 1 (derived from 50,000 base mapping) and
Future Land Use Map 2 (derived from 2,500 base mapping) when derived from
the 50,000 base mapping are shown as Protected Water Body on the future land
use maps. Any development activities, including fording, within 15 metres of the
high water mark of these water bodies must be approved under Section 48 of the
Water Resources Act by the Department of Environment and Conservation. See
also Section 2.14 - Waterways and Wetlands.
2.11 Subdivisions - Groundwater Supply Assessment
The approval of new unserviced subdivisions containing five or more lots or the
addition of unserviced lots to existing unserviced subdivisions require that a
groundwater assessment be done to determine with high probability that
acceptable quality and quantity drinking water will be available to homeowners
for both the short and long term. This shall be done in accordance with the
Provincial Land Use Policy - 'Groundwater Supply Assessment and Reporting
Guidelines for Subdivisions Serviced by Individual Private Wells' as from time to
time amended and administered by the Department of Environment and
Conservation, Water Resources Management Division.
This policy provides the administrative and technical guidance to developers
applying for subdivision approval and to ensure that the development proposals
are submitted with the required technical support.
2.12
Trails
The Town may require that any development within a specified distance of a
significant well-established and clearly demarcated trail be reviewed to ensure
that development does not negatively impact such trail. Where deemed necessary,
the Town may require that a buffer be provided by the developer. Wherever
possible, this buffer shall extend at least 15 metres from either side of the trail.
2.13
Unserviced and Semi-Serviced Development
Development on individual parcels of land with onsite sewage disposal and/or
onsite water supply requires the approval of the Department of Government
Services under the Sanitation Regulations of the Health and Community Services
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Act. In addition to the standards regarding onsite sewage disposal and water
supply, the Department also sets out minimum lot area and frontage requirements
for unserviced and semi-serviced development pursuant to the Sanitation
Regulations. See also Section 2.11 - Subdivisions - Groundwater Supply
Assessment.
2.14
Waterways and Wetlands
Sound environmental and engineering practice and protection of the Town's amenities
make it the general policy of the Town to protect most waterways and wetlands ('water
bodies') of the Town of Cape St. George Municipal Planning Area. Even minor water
bodies can have a significant role to play in the management of drainage and plant and
wildlife habitat.
A protective buffer of undisturbed soil and vegetation shall be preserved insofar as
possible along the shoreline of the ocean and most water bodies - particularly the
Protected Water Bodies (Section 2.10). The buffer shall be sufficient to prevent erosion,
retain natural drainage features, prevent siltation, preserve public access and protect plant
and animal habitat.
(1)
Development within and along the ocean and including streams, ponds
and wetlands (defined as water body or body of water) and their buffers is
subject to this Section and all relevant provincial and federal policies and
statutes, including Department of Environment and Conservation Policy
Directives W.R. 97-1, Development in Shorewater Zones and 97-2 and,
Development in Wetlands. See also Section 3.5 - Protected Public Water
Supply.
(2)
Protected Water Body - See Section 2.10.
(3)
Where there is a conflict between the Policy Directives or any other
relevant provincial and federal policies and this Municipal Plan or
Development Regulations, the more restrictive standards shall apply.
(4)
The minimum width of a buffer along any water body shall be 15 metres
from the highwater mark, or 1 in 100 year flood zone, of the stream, river,
pond or other body of water. This requirement may be modified or waived
where the water body is deemed minor under Clause 12 of this Section.
(5)
If the toe of an embankment with an average slope of 30% or more lies
within 15 metres of the highwater mark, or 1 in 100 year flood zone of the
water body, then the buffer shall be measured from the top of the
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embankment.
(6)
Subject to the approval of the Department of Environment and
Conservation and the Town for a Protected Water Body, and only the
Town if it is not a Protected Water Body unless the Town chooses to refer
the development application to the Department of Environment and
Conservation, the only uses that can be allowed in the buffer area of a
water body are roads, driveways, public services and utilities, recreational
open space and trails and uses requiring direct access to a body of water,
such as wharves and docks and other marine related uses.
(7)
Any development, including placing fill or other materials, within a water
body and the buffer area of a water body is subject to the approval of the
Town, and where necessary, the Department of Environment and
Conservation and the Government of Canada.
(8)
The Town or the Provincial Government may subject development within
the buffer area of a water body to an environmental review, and may
approve, approve subject to conditions, or refuse such development.
(9)
The matter of adequate and usable legal public access to the waterway
shall be a consideration in the review of an application for a structure
within a buffer and/or water body.
(10)
Any activity that has the potential to affect fish habitat or navigable waters
shall be submitted to the relevant provincial and federal agencies for
approval before it is approved by the Town.
(11)
Wetlands can only be developed in such a way as to minimize damage and
impacts on the hydrology and environment of the area and will require a
permit from the Department of Environment and Conservation under
Section 48 of the Water Resources Act.
(12)
If a body of water is deemed to be minor, wherever possible such water
bodies shall remain undeveloped and protected by a buffer. If a site is to
be developed, alternatives to covering over or eliminating such water
bodies shall be explored, including relocation of the water bodies and/or
redesign of the development.
2.15
Windmills, Wind Turbines and Other Alternative Energy Sources - Utilities
Wind mills, wind turbines and other alternative sources such as solar panels
('Utilities' under Schedule B of the Development Regulations), which are not
classed as public utilities can be approved by the Town in suitable locations
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provided that all necessary approvals are obtained from the Departments of
Environment and Conservation and Natural Resources and other relevant
agencies, and the Town is satisfied that such development will not create a hazard
or nuisance to nearby land uses.
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3.
DESIGNATIONS
3.1
Town
The Town designation reflects the historic mix of land uses of the communities
that make up Cape St. George. Permitted Uses in this designation include Uses
under Section 2.3 (2) of this Municipal Plan, single dwelling residential uses,
including mobile homes, and uses compatible with single dwelling residential
uses including businesses carried out on residential properties.
Discretionary Uses in this designation can include non-residential uses that could
have an impact on the primary residential uses of the community including but not
limited to certain assembly, institutional, business and personal service,
mercantile, industrial (excluding hazardous industry) and agriculture, animal,
antenna, mineral exploration, mineral working and utilities (windmills, wind
turbines, etc.).
Non Residential Uses
Non-residential uses shall be compatible with nearby residential uses, which is to
say that they shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of nearby residential
properties by virtue of appearance, noise, odours, traffic or dust.
Municipal Services
Development in this Designation shall be connected to the Town's municipal
water service where feasible.
3.2
Rural Residential
The Rural Residential designation is designed to accommodate residential
development in suitable areas that lie outside the Town designation and which
lack municipal water service.
Permitted Uses in this designation include Uses under Section 2.3 (2) of this
Municipal Plan, single dwelling residential uses, including mobile homes, and
uses compatible with single dwelling residential uses including businesses carried
out on residential properties.
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Discretionary Uses in this designation include agriculture, antenna, campground,
forestry, mineral exploration, outdoor assembly and utilities (windmills, wind
turbines, etc.).
Non Residential Uses
Non-residential uses shall be compatible with nearby residential uses, which is to
say that they shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of nearby residential
properties by virtue of appearance, noise, odours, traffic or dust.
Municipal Services
Development in this Designation shall be not be connected to the Town's
municipal water service.
3.3
Rural
Including uses under Section 2.3 (2) of this Municipal Plan under the Rural
designation the Town can allow resource based uses such as agriculture, forestry,
mineral
exploration,
mineral
working,
mining,
seasonal
residential,
transportation, utilities (windmills, wind turbines, etc.), and appropriate
compatible uses as permitted or discretionary uses.
All development in this designation is subject to the approval of the Department
of Natural Resources along with other appropriate agencies.
General Industry
General industrial uses shall be restricted to the maintenance and repair of
equipment, processing and storage related to agriculture, forestry, mineral
working or mining uses. Only an office may be allowed as an accessory use.
Seasonal Residential
Seasonal Residential in this designation is limited to 'remote cottages', that is,
seasonal residential dwellings which do not have frontage on a publicly owned
and maintained road, and which can only be accessed by all terrain vehicles or
snow machines.
Municipal Services
Development in this Designation shall not be connected to the Town's municipal
water service.
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3.4
Environmental Protection
The Environmental Protection designation is applied to areas where it is desirable
to protect the natural features of an area from development and also protect areas
that contain rare and/or endangered plant species.
Permitted Uses and Use Classes under this Designation are:
Uses under Section 2.3 (2) of this Municipal Plan.
Discretionary Uses and Use Classes under this Designation are:
Forestry (Domestic Cutting Permits Only),
Mineral exploration,
Transportation (wharves, docks, fishing stages, marinas, boat houses);
Utilities.
Before a permit is issued for development within the Environmental Protection
designation, the Town and other appropriate agencies shall ensure that the
development, including domestic cutting, will not negatively affect the rare plants
sites as indicated on Future Land Use Map 1.
All development in this Designation is subject to the approval of the Department
of Environment and Conservation along with the Town.
3.5
Protected Public Water Supply
See also the Department of Environment and Conservation Policy Directive W.R.
95-1.
Within the Protected Public Water Supply Designation development is restricted
to uses and activities that will not damage the water supply.
All development applications shall be referred to the Department of Environment
and Conservation for approval before a permit is issued by the Town.
Including Section 2.3 (2) uses and uses required for the operation of a water
supply system, the only permitted use in this designation is Conservation.
Discretionary uses in this Designation are Antenna, Mineral Exploration,
Recreational Open Space and Utilities.
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3.6
Highway Reserve
The Highway Reserve Designation is designed to prevent any development which
could negatively affect the development of the proposed Port au Port Peninsula
By-Pass Road. Where it affects the Rouze's Brook Protected Public Water
Supply, this designation becomes an overlay over the Protected Public Water
Supply Designation.
Subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation and Works along
with the Town, only Section 2.3 (2) uses and mineral exploration may be
approved in this designation as discretionary uses.