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TOWN OF CARMANVILLE
MUNICIPAL PLAN
IMPORTANT: To see if there were any changes to
this plan since it came into effect, please refer to:
List of Mul}.iCiJ!al Plaq Amendme!}ts
NOTICE of ADOYI'ION
Resolved, pursuant to section 15 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, that the Council
of the Town of Carmanvil/e adopt the Municipal Plan which is attached hereto and is impressed
with the Seal of the Council, signed by the Mayor, and cenified by the Clerk.
Resolvedfanher, pursuant to section 17 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, that the
Council apply to the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs for the setting of the time and
place of a Public Hearing to consider objections or representations to the Municipal Plan.
Seconded by: c~ ;t4uA,Ml,
SEAL and SIGNATURE
Signed and sealed pursuant to section 15 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act this
,9 a 11d day of ~
' 1996.
Mayor
SEAL
CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
Certified that the attached Municipal Plan is a correct copy of the Municipal Plan
adopted by the Town of Carmanville on the ~~~day of ~
, 1996.
NOTICE of APPROVAL
I, Arthur D. Reid, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, under and by virtue of
the power conferred by the Urban and Ruml Pwnning Act, RSN 1990 Chapter U-7 hereby
approve the Carman ville Municipal Pwn, adopted by the Town Council of Carmanvi/le on the
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Arthur D. Reid, M.H.A
Carbo:iear District
, 1996.
Minister of Municipal .Jnd Provincial Affairs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
I. l Foreword . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1.2 Municipal Planning in Newfoundland and Labrador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I. 3 Interpretation . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . , 4
1.4 Municipal Planning Area
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BACKGROUND FINDINGS
2. 1 Existing Land Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Future Development .......................................... 8
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MUNICIPAL PLAN
3.1 Municipal Plan Goals and Objectives .. , ........................... 11
3.2 General Development -.................... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Urban Development .................................... , . . . . 15
3.4 Rural Development ........ , ....................... , ........ 18
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ADMINISTRATION ................................................ 23
4. I Development Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 Development Control ........................................ 24
4.3 Capital Works Program ....................................... 24
4.4 Amendment and Review of Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MAP
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
Foreword
The Carmanville Municipal Plan contains policy statements and maps intended to guide
community growth and development for the next 10 years. The policies promote common well-
being by encouraging the efficient use of land, municipal services and financial resources, and
~pect for the natural environment. The future land use maps identify land intended for specific
types of development.
The carmanville Municipal Plan, adopted by Council and approved by the Minister of
Municipal and Provincial Affairs in accordance with the procedures laid out in the Urban and
Rural Planning Act, is legally binding. All development in the Carmanville Municipal Planning
Area must conform with the policies laid out in the Municipal Plan.
Council may amend the Municipal Plan in response to changing circumstances.
Furthermore, the Municipal Plan must be reviewed every five years. This mandatory review
ensures that the policies and future land use maps reflect current development trends.
1.2
Municipal Planning in Newfoundland and Labrador
The following is a brief summary of municipal planning legislation and procedures. It
is intended to assist Council in understanding and using its Municipal Plan.
Details are
contained in the Urban and Rural Planning Act.
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Municipal Plan
This Municipal Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section
14 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, following surveys and studies of land use, population
growth, the local economy, present and future transportation needs, public services, social
services and other relevant factors.
The Carmanville Municipal Plan contains goals, objectives and policies of Council
regarding development in the Municipal Planning Area for the next ten years. Its aim is to
coordinate Council policies and undertakings in order to promote the well-being of the entire
community and to efficiently utilize financial and material resources, especially land. The
Carmanville Municipal Plan consists of written text in which the goals, objectives and policies
are set out, and future land use maps indicating the allocation of land into various land use
categories.
Ministerial Approval
When the Municipal Plan is formally adopted by resolution of Council under section 15
(1) of the Urban and Rural Planning .Act, two copies must be impressed with the Seal of Council
and signed by the Mayor. Council must then give notice of a public hearing on the Municipal
Plan, and its intention to seek approval of the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs by
publishing a notice to that effect in the Newfoundland Gazette, and in a newspaper circulating
in the community. At a public hearing, the Commissioner appointed by the Minister will hear
objections and representations, and subsequently forward to the Minister a written report
together with copies of all the evidence taken at the hearing.
After the Commissioner's Report has been submitted, Council must apply to the Minister
for approval of the Municipal Plan. On receipt of two copies of the Municipal Plan, a copy of
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the adopting resolution and all written objections and representations considered at the public
hearing, the Minister may approve the Municipal Plan, with or without modification, or may
withhold approval and order that a new Municipal Plan be prepared. Upon approval, the
Minister will endorse a copy of the Plan and return it to Council. Council must publish a notice
of approval in the Newfoundland Gazette and in a local newspaper.
The Effect and Variation of the Municipal Plan
When the Municipal Plan comes into effect it is binding upon Council and upon all other
persons, corporations and organizations. The Plan must be reviewed by Council every five
years and, if necessary, revised to take account of development which can be foreseen during
the next ten-year period.
Municipal Plan Implementation
When a Municipal Plan comes into effect, Council is required to develop regulations for
the control of the use of land, in strict confonnity with the Municipal Plan, in the form of Land
Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations.
These are also known as the
Development Regulations. Normally, 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.
Development Regulations must comply with the requirements of the Urban and Rural
Planning Act and a standardized format that has been established for all towns and communities
in the Province.
The day-to-day administration of the Municipal Plan, and implementing regulations, is
in the hands of staff members authorized by Council, Council staff have the duty of issuing all
necessary permits approved by Council, making recommendations to Council in accordance with
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Municipal Plan policies, and implementing regulations regarding all development in the
Municipal Planning Area.
The Urban and Rural Planning Division of the Department of
Municipal and Provincial Affairs may be consulted on any development matter.
Other Plans for Development
At any time after the adoption of the Municipal Plan, Council can prepare and adopt
Development Schemes under section 30 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act for the purpose
of carrying out specific proposals of the Municipal Plan.
Council may also prepare a Development Scheme for the acquisition, assembly,
consolidation, subdivision, and sale or lease by the municipality, of land and buildings which ·
are necessary to carry out provisions of the Plan.
Council 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 the
owners of the land as will permit its acquisition and use for these purposes. Council 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.
1.3
Interpretation
The Municipal Plan contains proposals for the general development of the carmanville
Municipal Planning Area and in compliance with legislation includes a proposed network of
streets and the division of land into areas of permitted land use classes, as well as public
infrastructure proposals, a public works program showing associated expenses and the method
of financing, and a development program.
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The following sections and future land use maps constitute the legally effective parts of
the Carmanville Municipal Plan.
The general terms referred to hereinafter are defined as follows:
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CouncU shall mean the Council of the Town of Carmanville.
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Development Regulations shall mean the Carmanville Land Use Zoning,
Subdivision and Advertisement Regulations.
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Municipal Planning Area shall mean the Cannanville Municipal Planning Area.
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Town shall mean the Town of Carmanville.
The boundaries between the different land use designations in the Municipal Plan are
meant to be general, except in the case of roads or other prominent physical features, where they
are intended to define exact limits of each category.
Nothing in this Municipal Plan shall affect the continuance of land uses which are
lawfully established on the date that the Plan comes into effect. Where a building or use exists
which does not comply with the intent of the Plan and land use designation, expansion shall be
limited.
Council may approve extensions provided there will be no adverse effects on
surrounding properties or the environment.
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Municipal Planning Area
The Carmanville Municipal Planning Area has been approved by the Minister of
Municipal and Provincial Affairs.
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BACKGROUND FINDINGS
2.1
Existing Land Uses
Urban Development
Carmanville is a compact town spread along both shores of Carmanville Ann. While
Carmanville North is more densely developed than Carmanville South, there is little development
outside the built-up portion of the town.
Single detached dwellings are the predominant form of development. In Carmanville
North, dwellings are located along the main street, on short local roads, or on share private
driveways. Many dwellings are located behind other dwellings and lack frontage on a public
road. In c:armanville South, most dwellings front onto the public road.
Most commercial buildings, such as stores and service stations, are scattered along the
main road in Carmanville North as are institutional and community buildings such as the town
hall, fire hall, school and senior citizens centre. A roofing contractor and funeral home are
located on Noggin Cove Road. In addition, two churches and the RCMP detachment front onto
Noggin Cove Road.
A lounge, service station, take-out, and a building containing the development association
offices and credit union are located on Route 330.
A gift shop is the only non-residential use in Carmanville South.
There is little land available for new building lots.
In Carmanville North, the
concentrated development pattern has left few opportunities for infill development. In addition,
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poor soil conditions may restrict future development because of difficulty installing on-site septic
systems. In Carmanville South, large areas of wetland limit development opportunities. Soil
conditions also make it difficult to install private services.
Rural Development
A variety of land uses exist in the rural portion of Carmanville. These include the
Grandfather's Pond Protected Water Supply, a portion of the Saltwater Pond Brook Protected
Water Supply for Main Brook-Davidsville, a waste disposal site, gravel pits, exploration for
dimension stone, domestic cutting area~, silviculture projects and cottages at Whitewater Pond.
Several sites in the rural portion of Carmanville have been designated as Sensitive
Wildlife Areas. In these areas, waterfowl productivity will be enhanced by manipulating water
levels in existing beaver ponds.
Middle Arm has been designated as a Wildlife Reserve. Land uses in this provincial
designatio~ are restricted.
Council entered into a stewardship agreement with Eastern Habitat Joint Venture to
protect and enhance wetlands for the maintenance of waterfowl populations. In areas identified
in the agreement, such as Middle Arm, Carmanville Pond, Whitewater Pond and Cynthia Pond,
Council agreed to only permit those activities that will have no adverse impact upon wetland
habitats.
2.2
Future Development
Carmanville experienced a steady increase in population between 1971 and 1986.
Population has declined since 1986. Projections show that Carmanville's population could
increase slightly or moderately decrease by 2006.
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Despite the decreasing population, the number of dwellings have increased since 1986.
Fewer people occupy each dwelling. Demand for new dwellings will depend upon population
growth and changing household size. Projections show that a maximum of 39 new dwellings
may be required by 2006. A declining_ population may result in the abandonment of dwellings.
Infill development is one method of meeting the demand for new building lots. The
installation of municipal water and sewer in Carmanville South may overcome some site
limitations creating greater development opportunities. The continuation of the development
pattern of a number of dwellings along a shared private driveway is another method of providing
land for new residential construction._
Several areas in carmanville North are suitable for development as residential
subdivisions. These areas lie to the south of Radio Tower Road on Noggin Hill. In order to
develop these areas, Council must obtain pennission from Terra Nova Tel to use and maintain
the road; the cooperation of Crown Lands to acquire and subdivide the land; and engineering
analysis of the area to confirm its suitability for subdivision development. Road construction
and other. costs must be recovered from the sale of the building lots.
Further commercial and institutional development should be directed along the main road
in Carmanville North. Creating a concentration of businesses and community facilities will
minimize land use conflict while increasing community amenity. Smaller businesses providing
convenience services should be permitted throughout Carmanville.
In keeping with the wide variety of home businesses existing in Carmanville, small
businesses accessory to residential uses should be recognized as an asset to the economic base.
Such businesses contribute to the local economy as well as providing valuable services.
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Commercial sites are available on Route 330.
These sites should be reserved for
businesses serving the travelling public, such as motels, service stations and restaurants and
industrial uses requiring access to the highway.
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3.1
Municipal Plan Goals and Objectives
Council states its intentions for the long-term development of Carmanville through
Municipal Plan goals. In broad terms, these goals express Council's aims for the future growth
and development of the Municipal Planning Area. Council will pursue these goals over the ten-
year planning period.
Objectives indicate what Council intends to do in the short and medium term to achieve
its Municipal Plan goals. Objectives are specific steps toward accomplishing Council's aims for
the development of Carmanville.
The policies in the carmanville Municipal Plan are based on these goals and objectives,
and will guide Council's decisions on land use and development within the Carmanville
Municipal Planning Area.
Municipal Plan Goals
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To ensure development in Cannanville occurs in an orderly, environmentally
safe, and economic manner.
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To provide for the long-term development needs of Carman ville.
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To identify and preserve environmentally sensitive areas.
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To create a safe and adequate road network.
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To establish a framework to guide Council's decisions regarding the location
of land uses, the provision of municipal services and other matters relating
to the growth and development of Carmanville in the next ten years.
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Municipal Plan Objectives
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To promote a development pattem that will minimize future servicing costs.
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To protect existing development from non-compatible uses and to minimi,...
future land use conflict.
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To ensure that sufficient land is designated for the long-term development
needs of Cannanville.
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To promote the full utilization of existing and proposed municipal
infrastructure.
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To upgrade the road network.
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To. protect areas that are environmentally sensitive or hazardous to
development.
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To direct commercial and industrial development to suitable locations.
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To prevent the spread of urban development into rural areas.
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To protect areas with resource potential.
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To maintain the water quality and quantity of Grandfather's Pond protected
water supply area.
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To protect and enhance waterfowl habitats.
3.2
General Development
This Municipal Plan divides the Carmanville Municipal Planning Area into future land
use designations. These designations reflect, for the most part, existing development patterns.
Land has also been designated for future use and to preserve it from development.
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The urban portion of Carmanville is divided into three future land use designations:
Residential, Jrifill Residential and Mixed Development. Two areas on Route .330 are designated
Highway Commercial to allow for the development of commercial uses servicing the needs of
the travelling public and industrial uses not suited to urban locations. Land near Whitewater
Pond is designated Seasonal Residential in order to permit cottage development in an area
already extensively used for recreation. Land outside the built-up portion of the community is
designated Rural. Grandfather's Pond watershed is designated Protected Watershed to protect
water quality and quantity. The provincial wildlife reserve at Middle Arm is also designated to
protect sensitive waterfowl habitats from human disturbance.
These designations are shown on the Carmanville Future Land Use Maps. These maps
form an integral part of the Carmanville Municipal Plan.
General Development Policies
3.2.1
Land for residential, mixed, highway commercial, cottages and rural land uses
and the domestic water supply watersheds shall be designated on the Carmanville
Future Land Use Maps.
The Middle Arm Wildlife Reserve shall also be
designated.
These designations reflect existing land uses, the. availability of municipal
services, and Council's intentions for future development. By identifying areas
for specific types of development, Council intends to minimize conflict between
different types of land use.
3.2.2
The boundaries of land use designations shown on the Future Land Use Maps are
meant to be general except where they coincide with roads, watercourses or other
prominent physical features, in which they define exact limits.
3.2.3
Nothing in this Municipal Plan shall affect the continuance of a use which is
lawfully established on the day that this Plan came into effect.
Where a building or use exists which does not comply with the intent of the Plan
and land use designation, expansion shall be limited. Council may approve minor
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extensions provided there will he no adverse effects on surrounding properties or
the environment.
3.2.4
Where availablet development must be connected to municipal water and/or sewer
services.
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3.2.10
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3.2.12
3.2.13
Where on-site septic systems and/or wells are proposed, the Government Service
Centre of the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs must be satisfied
that the site has the capacity to bear such services over the long term.
Council shall ensure that new development will not create undue demands or costs
for municipal services.
Council shall reserve land along existing roadways for access to backland
intended for residential development.
All streets shall be constructed to the required right-of-way width, length, turning
circle radius and other minimum standards stipulated in the implementing
regulations.
A protective buffer of undisturbed soil and vegetation shall be retained along the
shoreline of all waterbodies. The buffer shall be sufficient to prevent erosion,
retain natural drainage features, preserve public access and protect fish habitat.
Archaeological sites and discoveries are protected under the Historic Resources
Act, 1985. If such a site is discovered, development shall stop and the Historic
Resources Division of the Department of Tourism, Culture .and Recreation
consulted.
Any development propose.d within 1.6 kilometres of the waste disposal site shall
be ref erred to the Government Service Centre of the Department of Municipal
and Provincial Affairs so that potential conflicts can be identified and mitigated.
Any development within sensitive wildlife areas (designated by the Department
of Natural Resources or identified as waterfowl management units in the
stewardship agreement with Eastern Habitat Joint Venture) shall be referred to the
Wildlife Division of the Department of Natural Resources.
Before approving development in silviculture areas, Council shall consult with the
Forestry Branch of the Department of Natural Resources.
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3.3
Urban Development
The Town of Carmanville provides an attractive, low density residential environment.
This character will be maintained over the planning period.
Three urban designations are created through these policies. Most existing development
in Cannanville North is designated Mixed Development. This designation reflects the traditional
mixture of dwellings, public buildings and businesses existing in the area. Areas with the
potential for new residential development along existing roads or in new subdivisions are
designated Residential. The area recently serviced with water and sewer in Carmanville South
is designated Risidential while the remainder of Carmanville South is designated Residential
Infill. The Residential Infill designation is also applied to the unserviced portions of Noggin's
Cove Road and Howell's Avenue.
In areas designated Mixed Development, residential development shall be permitted.
Dwellings may be built fronting on shared, private driveways provided their development does
not impede development of adjacent land. Commercial and light industrial uses, and community
facilities, such as churches and halls, will be permitted at the discretion of Council. Such uses
must front onto a public road.
In areas designated Residential, new houses will be built as infill development along
existing roads or in new subdivisions developed to Council standards. In the Residential Infill
designation, new residential development is restricted to lots with frontage on existing public
roads.
Mixed Development Designation
3.3.1
The most densely developed portion Carmanville North is designated Mixed
Development on the Ca.rmanville Future Land Use Map. This area contains a
mixture of dwellings, community buildings, and businesses.
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Mixed Development Policies
3.3.2
In the Mixed Development designation, most development shall be residential.
Open space recreational uses shall also be permitted. Fishing and marine uses
shall be permitted along the shoreline of Carmanville Ann.
3.3.3
A wide range of home businesses may be permitted at the discretion of Council
provided nuisance factors are minimum and the residential use of the property is
maintained.
3.3.4
A wide range of commercial and community uses, such as shops, restaurants,
offices, light industrial uses, warehousing and public buildings, may be permitted
at the discretion of Council provided:
a)
the impact on neighbouring residences is minimized through adequate
screening and appropriate site layout;
b)
the proposal fronts onto an existing public road;
c}
adequate on-site parking is available for customers and employees, and for
vehicles and equipment used in the operation.
3.3.5
In the Mixed Development designation, most dwellings will be encouraged to
front onto a public road. However, to make the best use of the limited land base,
lots without public road frontage may be allowed when their development does
not pose a hazard or nuisance to adjacent dwellings or impede development of
adjacent land. Development of backlots may occur provided:
a)
only a single detached dwelling is proposed;
b)
permanent access to a public road is provided and that the property
owners are entirely responsible for its construction and maintenance;
c)
dwellings are connected to municipal water and, where available, sewer
services; and
e)
Council is satisfied that the use of the lot will not block access to bacldand
areas with development potential.
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3.3.6
Where there is potential for subdivision developmentt Council shall require a road
reservation be maintained. In such cases, Council will satisfy itself that the
backlot and the road reseivation are situated to allow for future development.
Residential Designation
3.3.7
Residential land, as designated on the Carmanville Future Land Use Map, is
located behind areas designated Mixed Development in carmanviHe North; along
the main road in Carmanville North between Howell's Avenue and Route 330;
and in areas with municipal services in Carmanville South.
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3.3.12
Residential Policies
Council intends new development in the Residential designation to occur with
frontage on existing public roads or in new residential subdivisions constructed
to Council standard.
Council expects new residential subdivisions to be connected to the municipal
water system and to be seiviced with sewer lines.
Permitted uses shall be a range of residential uses as well as playgrounds. Home
businesses complementary to residential neighbourhoods may be permitted at the
discretion of Council.
Residential Infill Designation
Land without municipal water and sewer services is designated Residential Infill
on the Carmanville Future Land Use Map. This designation applies to most of
Carmanville South as well as NogginJs Cove Road and Howell's Avenue.
Residential Infill Policies
In the Residential Infill designation, single and double dwellings shall be
permitted. Home businesses complementary to the surrounding area may be
permitted at the discretion of Council.
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3.3.13
All development shall front onto an existing public road. No new roads shall be
constructed in the Residential Infill designation.
3.3.14
If sewer and water services are installed, development shall conform with the
Residential policies.
3.4
Rural Development
A wide variety of land uses exist in the rural portion of the Carmanville Municipal
Planning Area. These include several commercial establishments along Route 330, a cottage
area, and the waste disposal site. Land is also used for a variety of resource purposes including
aggregate extraction, dimension stone exploration, and silviculture. Several areas have also
been identified as waterfowl habitats.
Land fronting on Route 330, west of Carmanville, is designated Highway Commercial
to permit businesses catering to the needs of the travelling public as well as industrial uses not
suited to urban locations or requiring highway access. The cottage area near Whitewater Pond
is designated Seasonal Residential to allow for additional cottage development.
Plan policy
allows for a range of resource and related activities in the Rural designation. The Middle Arm
Wildlife Reserve is designated and policy includes measures to protect waterfowl habitat.
Highway Commercial Designation
3.4.1
Land on both sides of Route 330, west of the Howell's Avenue interchange, is
designated Highway Commercial on the Carmanville Future Land Use Map. This
designation encompasses the lounge, service station and take-out, and the
development association building. Vacant land on the west side of the highway
is also designated Highway Commercial.
Highway Commercial Policies
3.4.2
In the Highway Commercial designation, uses serving the travelling public and
light industrial uses shall be permitted.
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3.4.3
Council may also pennit industrial uses that cannot feasibly locate within the
built-up portion of Carmanville because of potentially adverse affects on
surrounding urban land uses. These uses may involve hazardous substances,
require large areas of land, or involve extensive outdoor activities.
Council
may permit these uses provided:
a)
the proposed use is screened from the view of the travelling public;
b)
it is compatible with and will not prejudice the existence of adjacent land
uses; and
c)
there are no on- or off-site environmental effects.
3.4.4
Council will ensure that any development within the Highway Commercial
designation will not create a demand for municipal water and sewer services.
3.4.5
Accesses to Route 330 shall be controlled so to reduce potential hazards and
expedite the free flow of traffic.
3.4.6
Council shall refer applications for development in the Highway Commercial
designation to the Government Service Centre of the Department of Municipal
and Provincial Affairs for approval.
Seasonal Residential Designation
3.4.7
The cottage area at Whitewater Pond is designated Seasonal Residential on the
Carmanville Future Land Use Map.
Seasonal Residential Policies
3.4.8
Cottages and cabins not intended for year-round occupation shall be permitted in
areas designated Seasonal Residential.
3.4.9
Aggregate extraction and silviculture may be permitted in the Seasonal Residential
designation at the discretion of Council provided these uses not prejudice the
existence of existing or future cottage development.
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A separation between seasonal residences and aggregate extraction sites will be
enforced to minimize conflict and to reserve the natural resource for future
utilization.
Council will not provide any municipal services to development in the Seasonal
Residential designation.
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Rural Designation
The rural portion of the Municipal Planning Area shall be designated Rural on the
Carmanville Future Land Use Map.
Rural Policy
The Rural designation shall accommodate development such as agriculture,
forestry, aggregate and dimension stone extraction, recreation, and waste disposal
sites. At Council's discretion, rural industrial uses may be permitted. Single
dwellings may also be permitted provided it is accessory to and necessary for the
operation of an approved use.
A separation will be enforced between aggregate and dimension stone extraction
operations, and waste disposal sites where pennitted, and other rural land uses
to prevent conflict.
Any development within an extraction buffer shall be
referred to the Department of Natural Resources (Mines Branch).
Any
applications within a waste disposal site buffer shall be referred to the
Environmental Investigations Division of the Department of the Environment.
Rural industry or industrial uses are not suited to an urban location because of
nuisance or other characteristics may be permitted on the condition the use:
a)
will not create a need for municipal servicing;
b)
will not prejudice rural resource development;
c)
will not damage the environment; and
d)
may be required to provide adequate screening.
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3.4.17
3.4.18
3.4.19
3.4.20
3.4.21
3.4.22
Development applications within 100 metres of the centre line of Route 330 shall
be referred to the Government Service Centre of the Department of Municipal
and Provincial Affairs for approval.
Wildlife Reserve· Designation ·
The western shore of Middle Arm is designated Wildlife Reserve on the
Carmanville Future Land Use Map.
By designating Middle Arm Wildlife
Reserve, Council intends to protect a significant waterfowl habitat.
Wildlife Reserve Policies
Conservation, mineral exploration, and fishing shall be permitted in the Wildlife
Reserve designation.
Aggregate extraction may be permitted subject to approval through the
environmental assessment process.
Council shall refer any development proposal within the Wildlife Reserve to the
Environmental Assessment Division of the Department of Environment and the
Wildlife Division of the Department of Natural Resources.
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Protected Watershed Designation
The Grandfather's Pond Watershed and the portion of the Saltwater Pond Brook
watershed in the Planning area shall be designated Protected Watershed on the
Carmanville Future Land Use Map in order to protect them from the intrusion of
land use activities that could adversely affect the quality and quantity of the
domestic water supply.
Protected Watershed Policies
Permitted development in the Protected Watershed designation shall be limited to
passive recreation and land use activities and structures related to the provision
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of municipal water.
No development or activity shall be permitted in the
Protected Watershed designation that may affect the quality or quantity of the
domestic water supply.
Waterfowl enhancement projects shall be permitted in the Protecte.d Watershed
designation.
No land or water based activities may be permitted without the written approval
of the Water Resources Division of the Department of Environment.
Council shall consult with the Main Brook-Davidsville Local Service District
Committee regarding any development near Cynthia Pond.
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4
ADMINISTRATION
The preparation, adoption and approval of the Carmanville Municipal Plan is only one
part of the planning process. Council shall implement its Municipal Plan by:
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preparing Development (Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and Advertisement)
Regulations;
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controlling future development by enforcing the Development Regulations and the
policies of this Plan;
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u~dertaking its Capital Works Program on a progressive basis geared to the
available resources of the community and financial assistance from the higher
levels of government; and
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making necessary amendments to the Municipal Plan if conditions of the
community change and undertaking a review of the Plan every five years.
4.1
Development Regulations
To implement its Municipal Plan, Council must adopt a scheme for development control.
This scheme must strictly conform with the policies of the Carmanville Municipal Plan. This
scheme includes land use zoning regulations, subdivision regulations and any other regulations
Council may nee.d to ensure the use and development of land conforms with the Municipal Plan.
These regulations allow Council to control the future use of land and development within
the Carmanville Municipal Planning Area and outline land use zoning, development standards
and application procerlures necessary to implement this Plan.
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4.2
Development Control
Council shall exercise control over development within the Municipal Planning Area in
accordance with the policies of this Plan and the Land Use Zoning, Subdivision and
Advertisement Regulations.
The administration of the Carmanville Municipal Plan and Development Regulations rests
with Council.
Anyone wishing to develop or subdivide land must submit an application
requesting permission from Council. Before issuing a development pennit, Council must review
the application and determine whether the proposal conforms with the Development Regulations.
Council may approve an application; approve it with conditions; or refuse it. Any applicant who
is dissatisfied with the decision of Council may appeal to the appropriate Appeal Board.
In some cases, Council is required, or may wish, to refer an application to a government
agency for review and recommendation.
4.3
Capital Works Program
In order to properly implement the goals and objectives of the Plan, an annual public
works program will be adopted and implemented by Council. This will include the preparation
of a "Five Year Capital Works Budget» which outlines proposed capital works to be undertaken
by Council over a five year period. Table 4.3 sets out the Capital Works program proposed by
Council.
Cost estimates are given where available, along with a proposed schedule for
implementation. Actual scheduling will depend on government funding.
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Table 4.3
Cannanville Five Year Capital Works Program, 1994 - 1998
1994
First section of water transmission line in
$722,000
Carmanville South
1995
Water and sewer for second section of
$500,000
carmanville South
1996
Water and sewer for third section of
$500,000
Carmanville South
1997
Water and sewer for fourth section of
$500,000
Cannanvile South
1998
Water and sewer for Howell's Avenue
$500,000
4.4
Amendment and Review of Plan
Since the condition of the Town may change during the Plan period, plan amendments
may be made by Council at any time in order to cope with the new conditions. Any such
amendment shall be read together with and form part of this Plan.
Furthermore, Council shall review and, if necessary, revise this Plan every five years.
The Plan review shall include all development that can be foreseen during the next 10 years.
Amendment and review of the Plan shall be carried out in the same manner as this Plan
was brought into effect.