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TOWN OF MCIVER'S
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2020-2030
Under the authority of Section 16, Section 17 and Section 18 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000,
the Town Council of Mclver's:
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Adopted the Town of Mclver's Municipal Plan, 2020-2030 on the 30th day of August, 2021;
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Gave notice of the adoption of Municipal Plan, 2020-2030 by posting a Notice of the Hearing at
the Town Hall, the Town's Website, and advertised in the 'West Coast Wire' on September 8 and
September 20, 2021.
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Scheduled the 15th day October, 2021 for submission to the Mclver's Town Hall, of objections
and submissions to the Commissioner regarding the Municipal Plan, 2020-2030.
Now under the authority of Section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town Council of
Mclver's approves the Municipal Plan, 2020-2030, as adopted.
SIGNED AND SEALED this '1~ day of ,4:p.,{I
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Mayor:
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TOWN OF MCIVER'S
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2020-2030
Under the authority of Section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town Council of Town
of Melve r's adopts the Town of Melve r's Municipal Plan.
Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Mclver's on the 30th day of August, 2021.
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Municipal Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
MCIP:
Member, Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
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THE PURPOSE OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAN AND COMMUNITY VISION ........................................ !
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AUTHORITY ................................................................................................................................ 1
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THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING PROCESS ....................................................................................... 2
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ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN ................................................................................................... 4
2.0 OBJECTIVES FOR A SUSTAINABITY FRAMEWORK & GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS .................................................................................................. 5
2.1
A SUSTAINABLE FRAMEWORK ................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Community structure ..................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Economic sustainability ................................................................................................. 5
2.1.3 Environmental sustainability ......................................................................................... 5
2.1.4
Municipal governance .................................................................................................... 6
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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONDITONS ........................................................ 6
2.2.1 Objective ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.2
Policies ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.0 LAND USE CLASS DESIGNATIONS: OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ............... 13
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INTERPRETATION ..................................................................................................................... 13
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RESIDENTIAL ............................................................................................................................ 14
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COMMERCIAL .......................................................................................................................... 15
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TOWN CENTRE ......................................................................................................................... 16
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .............................................................................................. 16
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OPEN SPACE, PARK AND TRAILS .............................................................................................. 17
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RESOURCE ............................................................................................................................... 18
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PROTECTED WATER SUPPLY .................................................................................................... 19
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COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA ................................................................................. 20
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IMPLEMENTATION..................................................................................
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4.1
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN...........................................................................
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REVIEW OF THE PLAN ................................................................
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APPENDIX A: PUBLIC CONSULTATION REPORT
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APPENDIX B: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
THE PURPOSE OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAN AND COMMUNITY VISION
The purpose of the Municipal Plan is to enable the community to pursue sustainable choices to meet the
needs of the Town for the next 10 years. This updated Plan provides an up to date, comprehensive
policy framework to influence, manage, and regulate future growth and change in the Town of Mclver's.
The Town of Mclver's Municipal Plan Review process is mindful of the Community Vision as set out the
Town's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan:
'Mclver's is a safe, thriving, and caring community that prospers economically, socially and
culturally by valuing its quiet, rural setting, history, culture, environment and natural beauty.
a. We encourage constructive change that blends with the Region through economically and
environmentally sound sustainable development.
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We will:
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capitalize on our strengths, which are considerable confront, and attempt to
minimize our challenges
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practice sound planning and provide municipal services within the limits of our fiscal
capacity and
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welcome development opportunities that are in keeping with the small-scale and
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AUTHORITY
The Municipal Plan and Development Regulations are legal documents creat_ed under the a~tho~ity of
the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. The policies and development requirements contained in t~e
documents and mapping are binding upon the Town Council, res'.dents and on any person undertaking a
development within the Municipal Planning Area boundary (Section 12 of the Act).
The Municipal Plan guides th_e _futfure gr~wthtyanp!~:~~!~a~ i:~r:;;;0e;::~~~;h:::~0~::i~~:t~~;:~own
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The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 requires the preparation of Development Regulations to ensure
that land is controlled and used in compliance with the Plan (Section 35); these form a separate
companion document to the plan. The Development Regulations enable the Council to administer the
policies of the Municipal Plan.
The Municipal Plan (2020-2030) that comes into legal effect upon publication of the notice of
registration in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette.
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THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING PROCESS
The process for preparing a plan is set out in Part Ill of the Act (Sections 14 - 25) which must be
undertaken by a certified planner in good standing with the Canadian Institute of Planners.
A comprehensive Background Report was prepared to inform the Municipal Plan review (note that the
Background Report is not a legal document). The Background Report for the Town of Mclver's was
submitted to the Town and the Provincial Government. It provides the key findings of statistical
research, community site visits and discussions with the Town, Provincial agencies and with community
representatives, including public consultation. The Background Report contains a review of land use,
development and infrastructure servicing issues and a socio-economic profile of the Town of Mclver's.
The Background Report provides the foundation for preparation of this plan update.
In preparation for the Municipal Plan Review, the Local Governance and Planning Division referred the
Town of Mclver's review notice to the Interdepartmental Land Use Committee (ILUC). ILUC consists of
about 16 government departments and agencies with land use and development jurisdiction. As the
ILUC report is an internal government document it cannot be reproduced in entirety as part of the
Municipal Plan, however, the recommendations set out in Section 2.2.2.
The planning documents and maps were circulated online and with Council and staff and the public.
Formal public consultations occurred prior to the preparation of the documents in order to solicit input
on issues and concerns; and upon completion of the Draft Municipal Plan, Development Regulations and
associated mapping to receive further input. The Public Consultation Report can be found in Appendix A.
:he effort to circulate the poster providing Notice of the Public Meeting #1 for Mclver's (July 15 2019)
included the following activities:
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Posted on the Town's Facebook Page
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Notices in Mail box area
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Notices in two local stores
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In add1t1on, a notice was placed in the 'Western Star' news a
COVID consultation.
P per on July 10, 2019, as this was a pre-
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Posted on the Town Hall sign, as shown below:
Upon c~mpletion of the review and comment phase, Council accepted the draft Plan and Development
Regulations and recommendea submission to the Provincial government for (Section 15) review and
release from Provincial legislative and regulatory requirements.
Upon Section 15 release, Council will adopt (by Resolution) the Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations. There is further opportunity for public input through a formal Public Hearing chaired by a
qualified Commissioner appointed by Council to consider objections and representations from the
public, either opposing or in favour of the Municipal Plan. The Commissioner formally reports his/her
findings to Council as a result of the public hearing. Council may adopt the Commissioner report in
whole, in part, or reject the report in its entirety.
Council can then approve (by Resolution) the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations, and apply to
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment for registration. Upon registration, the Council
arranges for a notice to be published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette which becomes the
date of legal effect. A notice must also be published in a local newspaper to inform the public.
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Amendments can be made the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations at any time. Amendments
must follow the procedure (sections 14-25) set out in the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (section
25). Note that a Resolution of Council alone cannot amend (or circumvent) a requirement contained in
the Municipal Plan or Development Regulations.
The Municipal Plan is to address the development of the Municipal Planning area for a 10-year period.
The Municipal Plan must be reviewed every five years (section 28), and reviewed comprehensively again
at 10 years.
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ORGANIZATION OF THE PLAN
The Municipal Plan is organized into four chapters:
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Chapter 1 sets the legal context and the organization structure requested by Council;
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Chapter 2 sets out the Sustainability Framework objectives of the Municipal Plan and the
General Development Standards objectives and policies that apply generally throughout the
community;
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Chapter 3 sets out the specific land use objectives and policies by land use classification (as
required under Section 13 of the Act); and,
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Chapter 4 sets out the implementation of the Pan.
The Future land Use Map in Appendix B indicates the land use designations corresponding to the land
use policies set out in the plan.
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2.0 OBJECTIVES FOR A SUSTAINABITY FRAMEWORK & GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following sections sets out the Sustainability Framework objectives of the Municipal Plan and the
General Development Standards objectives and policies that apply generally throughout the Town of
Mclver's Municipal Planning area.
2.1
A SUSTAINABLE FRAMEWORK
The objectives of the Municipal Plan articulate the aspirations and needs of the residents of the Town of
Mclver's. They will provide a sustainable framework for the land use and development policies that will
be implemented through the Development Regulations.
2.1.1
Community structure
The objectives for community structural sustainability are:
1. To provide a healthy, pleasant and safe living and working environment in the Town of Melve r's;
2. To preserve scenic views of the shoreline, ponds and hills, recognizing their value to residents and
visitors for recreation and tourism and the preservation of the rural character of the Town;
2.1.2
Economic sustainability
The objectives for economic sustainability are:
1. To provide employment-generating opportunities, such as, zoning land for commercial use;
2. To encourage home businesses that will help residents augment their income and also provide
products for seasonal tourism;
3. To support the continued operation of existing businesses through appropriate land use policies;
2.1.3
Environmental sustainability
The objectives for environmentally sustainability are:
1. To protect the integrity of the natural environment, including soil, water, vegetation, waterbodies,
wetlands, and wildlife, from inappropriate development and ensure that natural hazard areas, such
as, flood zones and steep slopes, are not developed;
2_ To preserve the Town's natural resources and promote sustainable development of agricultural,
forestry, and mineral resources;
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Municipal governance
The objectives for sustainable municipal governance are:
1. To provide municipal administration and services effectively, efficiently, and equitably to all
residents, in a transparent manner and within the fiscal capacity of the Town;
2. To collaborate with other municipalities in the region, government and community organizations,
and the business community to facilitate opportunities to improve local governance and municipal
services;
3. Strive to provide the quality-of-life amenities and infrastructure services to promote a vibrant
economy and secure future for the community;
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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONDITONS
2.2.1
Objective
1. To manage future growth in a manner that ensures land use compatibility, orderly development,
and the economic use of municipal services;
2.2.2
Policies
The following policies apply throughout the Mclver's Municipal Planning area (Section 13 (2) 2) of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000).
It is Council policy to:
Administration of the Development Regulations
1. Establish a transparent application review process that enables Council to more comprehensively
evaluate proposed development, involve the public, and consider alternatives during the review
process of development proposals. The Development Regulations will address: when a permit is
required, the obligations of the applicant and Town in the application process for all applications.
2. Set out provisions in the Development Regulations for: variances, non-conforming use, and the
amendment process for the Municipal Plan and/or Development Regulations as per the Urban and
Rural Planning Act, 2000 and Minister's Development Regulations 3/01.
3. The Development Regulations will address special conditions for development, including planned
unit developments, Development Agreements, Planning Impact Analysis, as well as service levies
under the Municipalities Act, 1999( Part VI).
4. Set out the application decision-making process in the Development Regulations including, but not
limited to, the decision-making authority of Council, including premature development, written
reasons for refusal, and the responsibility to inform applicants of the appeal process .
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Establish parameters for decision-making in the Development Regulations by stating that, in
considering an application for a permit to carry out development, Council shall take into account the
policies expressed in the Municipal Plan and any further scheme, plan or Development Regulations
pursuant thereto, and shall assess the general appearance of the development of the area, the
amenity of the surroundings, availability of utilities, public safety and convenience, and any other
considerations which are, in its opinion, material, and notwithstanding the conformity of the
application with the requirements of these Development Regulations, Council may, in its discretion,
and as a result of its consideration of the matters set out in these Development Regulations,
approve with conditions, or refuse the application;
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Undertake regular review of Municipal Plan and Development Regulations in a flexible, clear and fair
planning process, and monitor compliance;
Planned Unit Development
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Establish development application requirements for planned unit development (PUD) in the
Development Regulations. A planned unit development may include a residential, commercial or
industrial development containing one or more single or individual developments (i.e.,
condominium or townhouses which can be sold as separate units or a shopping complex containing
separate retail units which are leased as individual spaces) which may be treated as a single
development and where services are to be provided and maintained privately and internally. It must
front on a publicly maintained road; Infrastructure must meet the Town standards for roads and
servicing. Uses in the PUD must comply with the uses in the applicable use zone table.
Planning Impact Analysis
8. Establish a procedure, where an application for development or an application for an amendment to
the Municipal Plan and/ or Development Regulations is considered by Council to potentially have a
significant effect on the community, whereby Council may require that a Planning Impact Analysis
be undertaken to address Council concerns;
Development to Front onto a Publicly Maintained Road
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Require that all development fronts on to a publicly maintained road (Provincial or Municipal) and
have independent, approved access. Exceptions include: (1) a development within a Planned Unit
Development where there may be an internal road plan (which will be set out in the Development
Regulations); however, the PUB must front onto a publicly maintained road; and (2) natural resource
uses and associated industries, i.e., agriculture, forestry, mineral working, etc.
Site requirements
10. Establish standards and conditions regarding lot siting and landscaping in the Development
Regulations. Establish development standards in the Development Regulations to maximize use of
the land and accommodate efficient provision of services, and appropriate buffers, fences, and
separation distances to avoid conflict;
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11. Establish standards for residential development in areas served by municipal water and sewer
services. Council shall review infill development to ensure:
a. the use must comply with the zone;
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preservation of side/back/front yards for public safety requirements;
d. adequate provision is made for light, privacy, and amenity.
12. Where a proposed development constitutes infill between existing developments, Council may
consider changes to the lot area, building line setback, and frontage based on the land capability to
accommodate servicing requirements, and also ensure that the building line setback is consistent
with adjacent properties and the general residential neighbourhood. Such infill proposals shall be
consistent with adjacent development and not compromise public safety, neighbouring services, or
the general amenity of the area.
13. The side yards and rear yard requirements may be exchanged for infill lots only where the adjacent
development has sufficient separation to ensure that the primary buildings on each lot are a
minimum of 4 m and maximum of 10 m apart.
Character of town and compatible development
14. Mitigate future land use conflicts between existing and potential residential development in lands
adjacent to commercial, industrial or agricultural activities by including buffer and separation
requirements in the Development Regulations.
15. Require that non-residential land uses located near and/or within residential areas will be laid out
and designed in a manner that is:
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compatible with the neighbourhood; and,
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minimizes potential nuisance factors.
Signs
16. Establish standards and conditions in the Development Regulations pertaining to advertisements
and signage that will promote the amenities, natural and cultural resources and businesses of the
community;
17. Incorporate the requirements of the Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 into the Development
Regulations; these apply to a control line that extends 100 m from the centreline on either side of a
provincial highway; a permit is required from Service NL; A permit is required for any sign erected
within designated control lines of a highway.
Access to streets
18. Set out standards in the Development Regulations regarding access to the public street in order to
keep the street safe and efficient for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Future Developm~nt
19. Allocate land for future development on the basis of its best use considering its physical
characteristics and location;
20. Prio~iz_e new s~bdivision development in areas that can be easily and economically connected to
mun1c1pal services provided that the existing service have sufficient capacity;
21. Require that, within serviced areas, development shall be connected to mun,·ci·paf w t
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22. Require groundwater assessments as per the process set out by the Water Resource Management
Division for areas where more than 5 residential or cottage lots are developed using private water
supply and/ or sewage disposal systems;
23. Prohibit development that would create unreasonable servicing demands or costs; therefore, un-
serviced development that may in the future demand servicing at the expense of the Town will not
be allowed and development requiring services that will place an unsustainable maintenance
burden on the Town will not be allowed;
24. Establish requirements for the subdivision of land and the standards of development, including a
Development agreement, in the Development Regulations in order to achieve compliance with the
policies of the Municipal Plan;
Roads, Parking, and Off-Street Loading
25. Ensure that the local transportation system adequately and safely provides access to meet the
needs of residents and businesses;
26. Require a proper road system with connecting streets by ensuring that cul-de-sacs do not exceed a
maximum length before providing a second access for emergency access purposes;
27. Set out off-street parking and loading facilities in the Development Regulations;
28. Include requirements for adequate off-street parking, loading and safe access to the street in the
Town's Development Regulations.
Require Land Conveyed for Public Work Purpose
29. Require, for a development not involving a subdivision, a portion of the land to be developed to be
conveyed to the Town for a public purpose where public works are required to accommodate the
proposed development.
Open Space/Recreation
30. The requirements of Section 37 of the Act must be incorporated into the Development Regulations:
This section requires up to 10% of the subdivision or land to be developed shall be dedicated to the
Town as public open space. Council may accept from the developer in lieu of such area of land,
payment of a sum of money equal to the market value of the land which would otherwise be
required to be dedicated.
Slopes
31. Restrict development in areas with slopes greater than 15 percent, recognizing that development in
such areas may result in environmental damage and higher costs for servicing and maintenance and
set out conditions for exceptions;
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33. Refuse development that is premature, or that adds unnecessary financial burden to the Town
where public costs exceed public benefits; and,
34. Establish development levies that adequately reflect the public costs of development; these must be
fairly and equitably applied.
Municipal Service standards
35. Require compliance regarding site services meet the standards of the Service NL and the Water
Resources Management Division;
36. No on-site sewerage disposal system shall be closer than 30 metres from a waterbody or
watercourse;
37. Require that municipal services and utilities, telecommunications, pollution control and electric
utilities, are permitted uses in all use designations, provided no adverse effect on adjacent land uses
is created. In this regard, the size and appearance of such works must be in keeping with adjacent
uses and provision shall be made for buffering in the form of landscaped areas between uses;
38. NL Hydro will be consulted with regard to development adjacent to NL Hydro easements.
Compliance with federal and provincial regulations
39. State in the Development Regulations that the Town of Mclver's is subject to all relevant Federal
and Provincial legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
Provincial Interests
40. Notwithstanding Policy 2.3 (39), recognize the following provincial interests in the Municipal Plan
and Development Regulations:
Archaeology
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Require the protection of archaeological resources by requiring that any applications for public
works projects or major land developments that involve ground disturbance must be sent to
PAO for review by the Town. As well, any accidental discoveries of historic resources shall also
be reported by the Town to the Provincial Archaeology Office.
Climate Change Impacts
b.
Incorporate available data regarding provincial climate change projections for Comfort Cove and
Gander (nearest regional sites) when considering land for future developments that are in close
proximity to a river, floodplain or coastline. These projections suggest that extreme precipitation
events will become more intense, by about 32%. Climate change is expected to result in more
precipitation and more frequent extreme weather events that may result in increased flooding,
sea surge and coastal erosion. These areas will be included in the Environmental Protection
designation on the Future Land use mapping and Environmental Protection zone in the Land Use
zoning map in the Development Regulations.
Easements - NL Hydro
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Con~ult _with Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro regarding any
applications for development near overhead distribution tines and a main transm,·s ·
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d. Inform the Surveys and Mapping Division when a proposed development is proposed in the
vicinity of a Survey Control Monument. There are 4 monuments in the Municipal Planning Area
and these will be shown on the Future Land Use map and Land Use Zoning map.
Agriculture
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Create an overlay on the Future Land Use map and Land Use Zoning map for the Agricultural
Development Area and Regional Pasture identified by the Land Resource Stewardship Division;
future development applications in these areas must be referred to the Land Resource
Management Division for approval;
Mineral Resource Lands
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Where a minimum required distance was originally observed when choosing the location of a
mineral working site the operation will not be required to be discontinued or impeded due to
encroachment of development towards the mineral working site.
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Allow Mineral exploration that is not a development as a blanket permitted use in all zones and
that Mineral exploration that is a development is indicated as a discretionary use except in the
Resource zone where it is a permitted use;
h. Set out development requirements regarding mineral exploration, mineral working and mining
including the definitions provided by the Mineral Lands Division into the Development
Regulations.
Digital Government and Service NL
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Require compliance with Service NL requirements, before issuing approvals. These include, but
are not limited to: on-site services, highway signs; electrical permits; building accessibility;
access to highways; tanning salon and/or Personal services establishment; Food establishment
licence; public markets/ farmer's markets; meat plant; pool; wastewater or water system
approval; tobacco sales; water supply testing; cemetery; waste management; fuel storage and
handling; asphalt, boiler; pressure vessel and compressed gas installation. The Development
Regulations will provide greater detail on: on-site services, highway signs; building accessibility;
access to highways.
Water bodies
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Protect rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, riparian areas, and shorelines by requiring an approved
permit from the Water Resources Management Division (where required) to be submitted
before a development permit is issued. These requirements will be incorporated into the
Development Regulations as per the be incorporated Water Resources Management Division
Policy Directives:
i. W.R.91-1-lnfilling Bodies of Water;
ii. W.R. 97-1-Development in Shore Water Zones;
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W.R. 97-2-Development in Wetlands;
Environmental Control Water and Sewage Regulations, 2003 for any effluent or
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v. f om the Water Resources Management Division, including, the 'Guidelines for the
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k. Require appropriate approvals from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, where fish habitat is affected;
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Maintain existing vegetation along banks and shorelines for protection of riparian habitat,
where possible;
Wildlife
m. Communicate with the staff involved with in the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture to discuss the
incorporation of wildlife and conservation values in the Town of Mclver's;
n. To protect general wildlife habitat and landscape connectivity, require the protection on
following conditions on applications in the vicinity of waterbodies and in forested areas, as
practicable:
i. a riparian buffer of 30 m minimum undisturbed natural vegetated along wetlands
and waterbodies (ponds, rivers, creeks etc.) or more for riparian areas near
agricultural areas;
ii. green belts connected to forested areas or other habitat patches to create wildlife
travel corridors;
iii. indicate a minimum percentage of forests to be maintained during lot clearing;
o. Vegetation clearing will be done outside the May 01 to July 31 period, to minimize disturbance
during that sensitive breeding/ young rearing, whenever possible;
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LAND USE CLASS DESIGNATIONS: OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
3.1
INTERPRETATION
In accordance with Section 13 (2) (c) of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the land in the
Municipal Planning Area of the Town of Mclver's is divided into land use class designations. Each class of
land use is described by the objectives that reflect the vision of the community.
Each land use class is further refined into zones which set out the permitted, discretionary and
prohibited land uses that reflect the various desired outcomes for each zone. The Development
Regulations will set out how the zones, uses and conditions are to be interpreted.
Council may add or revise the uses, standards and conditions for development in any land use zone by
an amendment to the Development Regulations, provided the changes are consistent with the
objectives of this Plan.
It is the policy of Council to:
1. Establish the following Future Land Use Designations:
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Commercial
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Town Centre
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Environmental Protection
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Open Space, Parks and Trails
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under the Development Regulations to ensure that the discretionary use is compatible
with nearby uses and the predominant uses of the zone;
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use the following considerations when accepting or refusing a discretionary use and
attaching conditions to a discretionary use:
- whether these is appropriate for the site and the immediate surrounding area;
- the policies of the Municipal Plan as it pertains to the Town in general and as
they pertain to the designation show shown on the Future Land Use Map in
which the use is located.
d. Set out the uses permitted in all zones which will include: accessory buildings and uses,
'environmental protection' and 'open space, park and trails', uses, roads, mineral exploration
that is not a development, and public utilities are permitted in all land use
designations.
The objectives of the Municipal Plan as articulated in Chapter 2 are implemented by the policies that
apply to the following Land Use designations in the Mclver's Municipal Planning Area.
3.2
RESIDENTIAL
3.2.1
Objectives
The objectives of the residential land use class are to:
1. To provide for an adequate quality, quantity and mix of housing to serve the needs of the present
and future population, including a range of age, income, abilities, and family status for the next 10
years;
2. Preserve and enhance the amenity of existing residential areas and protect residential quality of life
and property values;
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Residential Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
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1. Designate a 'Residential' land use designation on the Future Land Use mapping;
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Est~blish a 'Residential' zone on the Land Use Zoning ma in order
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Permit the following uses in the 'Residential' zone·
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(double) dwelling, Mini-home (not mobile home) ~n!1~gl~ ~tached dwelling, Semi-detached
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Garden Suite; and require that the primary use of the lot remains residential.
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Provide conditions regarding alternative energy within a built-up residential area which will be
limited to a single energy-generation unit that serves an individual property;
6. Set out conditions regarding shared driveways in the community;
Subdivisions
7. No land in the Municipal Planning Area shall be subdivided unless a permit for the development of
the subdivision is first obtained from Council.
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Require a Subdivision Plan for subdivision development with 5 lots or more, which addresses issues
related to the development of the site, including but not limited to:
a.
Conformity to the goals, objectives, and policies of this Municipal Plan;
b. A description of the subject lands;
c. Consideration of land ownership as it will affect the layout of streets and the optimal use of land
and municipal services;
d. Access to the site from existing roads and internal road layout;
e. Extension and development of municipal piped services for new subdivision;
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Provision for lot layout scheme including the phasing of development;
g. Provision for 10% recreation lands or alternative measures if requested by Council;
Adherence to the Town's Engineering Design Guidelines for Subdivisions for st~ndards for
h. streets designs, grades, storm drainage, building line setback, access, landscaping (landscape
plan if required), buffers, development standards for each lot, etc.
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Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1. Designate a 'Commercial' land use designation on the Future Land Use mapping;
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Establish a 'Commercial' zone with the following Permitted Uses: Commercial Land Use Class: All
Uses, EXCEPT Amusement Park/Attraction, Campgrounds, Resort; and the following Discretionary
Uses: Public Gathering-Indoor.
3. Set out standards for outdoor storage in the Development Regulations;
4. Require a traffic impact assessment as part of the development application, where necessary to
minimize the impact of commercial traffic on adjacent land uses and the carrying capacity of
adjacent roads;
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TOWN CENTRE
3.4.1
Objective
1. The objective of the Town Centre land designation is to provide a focal point for community services
that is highly visible in order to instill community pride.
3.4.2
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
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Designate a' Town Centre' land designation on the Future Land Use mapping.
2. Establish a 'Town Centre' zone on the Land Use Zoning mapping for the Development Regulations;
3. Allow the following Permitted Uses in the Town Centre zone: Institutional/Public Uses -ALL-EXCEPT
Crematoria; and Discretionary Uses include: Club and lodge, Outdoor Market, Crematoria only in
association with funeral home.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
3.5.1
Objective
The_ objective for the Environmental Protection designation is to identify
environmental sensitivity, vulnerability ecolog· I . T
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Policies for Environmental Protection
It is the policy of Council to:
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l. Designate an 'Environmental Protection' designation protect on the Future Land Use mapping;
2. Establish an 'Environmental Protection' zone where the following uses are Permitted:
environmental protection (conservation measures to protect land and water resources) and open
space, parks and trails uses; and Discretionary Uses include: Forest activities-domestic harvest only;
and uses as allowed under the policies of the Water Resources Management Division regarding
development within 15 m of a waterbody, infilling of waterbodies and areas known for flooding;
3. Designate and zone the following features under the Environmental Protection designation and
zone: water bodies including buffers around ponds, shorelines, and wetlands, and flood plain lands,
recognized by Council as having natural significance; lands that contribute to important ecological
functions; lands containing other natural physical features which are desirable for open space use or
preservation in a natural state; and land with natural hazards or areas vulnerable to future climate
change impacts;
4. Designate the areas identified with as having natural hazard potential as 'Environmental Protection',
including areas with coastal flooding and erosion hazards and slope movement hazards; this will
become the 'Environmental Protection' zone in the Development Regulations.
5. Designate areas above the present 4 m contour that may also be at risk from coastal flooding and
erosion, including storm surge, as 'Environmental Protection 'on the Future Land Use mapping; this
will become the 'Environmental Protection' zone in the Development Regulations.
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OPEN SPACE, PARK AND TRAILS
3.6.1
Objective
To identify areas of significant recreation value to the Town and protect recreation facilities where
significant community investment has been made.
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Parks & Trails' designation on the Future Land Use map;
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Protect public access to the coastal shoreline an 'Open Space, Parks and Trails' designation/zone
throughout the community;
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Require that any development near a designated trail or water does not negatively impact such trail
or watercourse. Where deemed necessary, the Town may require that the separation distance or
visual buffer be provided by the developer
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RESOURCE
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Objective
1. The objective for the Resource Use designation is to identify and manage responsibly lands intended
to be used primarily for resource and rural uses, and associated activities that need a rural context
or large areas of land or are incompatible with the urban area, balancing these uses with the desire
to preserve the rural character of the community.
3.7.2
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1. Designate for a 'Resource' designation on the Future Land Use map;
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Establish a 'Resource' zone on the Land Use Zoning map that will permit the following uses:
Commercial Agriculture, Forestry Activities, Mineral Working, Cottage, Contractor- General,
Protective and Emergency Services, and Resort; and Discretionary Uses include: Outdoor Market,
Natural Resource-Related Use, Industrial - General, Industrial-Heavy/Hazardous, Cemetery,
Campground, Public Gathering - Outdoor, Amusement Park/ Attraction, Salvage/scrap yard, Solid
waste/recycling/disposal, Service Station, Kennel, Marina; Residential: (1) Single detached dwelling
only in association with a permitted use.
3.
Permit accessible (by road) cottages to be developed as a cottage subdivision in the Resource zone
only, in locations where there will be no potential future demand for municipal services and
subsequent conversion to permanent homes. Council must refer the cottage subdivision
applications to the Water Resources Management Division for a determination regarding a
Groundwater assessment.
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Work with Provincial government agencies in their referral processes to ensure that Town concerns
are addressed in the permitting process;
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Establish conditions for quarry development in the Development Regulations;
6.
Require a 30 m undisturbed natural vegetated green belt buffer on waterbodies wherever possible
as natural green belts along wetlands and waterbodies (ponds, rivers, creeks etc.); wider green belts
are to be required for development bordering agricultural lands or similar types of uses, as
practicable.
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Require measures to maintain landscape connectivity to create travel corridors and habitat patches
for various wildlife species in developments requiring vegetative removal;
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Require vegetation clearing to be done outside the May 01 to July 31, as practicable, as disturbance
may be most detrimental during that sensitive breeding/ young rearing period.
9. Protect the natural resources of the Town for the best use in an environmentally responsible
manner;
10. Require that development of resource lands does not block future access for other future
opportunities for land use and development;
11. Protect and enhance agricultural enterprises in consultation with the Land Resource Stewardship
Division and ensure compatible adjacent development in order to minimize potential conflicts;
12. Require that forestry activities including harvesting, road building and silviculture, are compatible
with the other uses in the Resource zone;
13. Comply with Provincial government authority regarding mineral exploration and mineral lands
development opportunities and ensure the procedures are in place to ensure that:
i.
the Council is consulted by the Mineral Lands Division on all proposed developments
associated with these activities;
ii.
that appropriate environmental, public health and safety and fencing/landscaping
measures are provided to avoid land use conflict; and,
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parties comply with the requirements of the Mineral Lands Division regarding the
Mineral Working referral buffer, when appropriate in the future.
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PROTECTED WATER SUPPLY
3.8.1
Objective
1. The objective for the Protected Water Supply designation is to to protect the water supply for the
Town of Mclver's.
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Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1. designate a 'Protected Water Supply' area on the Future Land Use map in the Municipal Plan;
2.
establish a 'Protected Water Supply' zone on the Land Use map in the Development Regulations
which sets out requirements that ensure that any development proposed adjacent to, or within, the
Protected Water Supply area:
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adheres to the Policy Directive on Land and Water Development in Protected Public Water
Supply Areas, Water Resource Management Divisions;
b. Obtains the necessary permits under the Water Resources Act, 2002 for any development
adjacent to or within the Protected Water Supply area;
Permitted uses in the Protected Water supply include: Environmental Protection; Cottage (Remote
3· only); Forestry; Commercial Agriculture; and Resort; and Discretionary uses include: Mineral
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approval by the Water Resources Management Division (WRMD) and the WRMD "Policy for Land
and Water Related Developments in Protected Public Water Supply Areas" .
4. All land use and development activities within a designated Protected Water Supply under the
Water Resources Act must be referred to the Water Resources Division of the Provincial government
for review and approval. No development is allowed without Water Resources approval.
3.9
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA
3.9.1
Objectives
The objectives for the Comprehensive Development Area designation are to:
1.
protect lands with development potential from ad hoc development, in order to reserved these
areas to meet the future land needs of the community for residential uses.
3.9.2
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
l. Designate a 'Comprehensive Development Area' designation on the Future Land Use Map;
2. Establish a' Comprehensive Development Area' zone on the Land Use zoning map of the
Development Regulations;
3. Allow existing uses to continue in a Comprehensive Development Area; Only uses permitted in all
zones are permitted; and discretionary uses include accessory uses.
4. No new development may take place until comprehensive planning has been carried out as specified
in the Municipal Plan.
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Council may consider Comprehensive Development applications in the area which must be prepared
by a certified Planner (Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. The application would include
a site plan indicating how the majority, if not the entirety of the CDA is to be developed, and provide
information regarding:
a.
identification of environmentally sensitive lands,
b. tree retention and replanting,
c. proposed land uses including attention to affordable housing and efficient use of the land
base,
d. proposed land uses including type zones to occur within the CDA,
e. proposed road network and sewer/water and stormwater servicing, how the roads will add
to connectivity of the existing road system,
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where applicable, park, trials and open space provisions for build-out of the neighbourhood
plan area including proposals for developing connective pedestrian trail linkages to a
community wide pedestrian mobility system, and,
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other community planning issues as determined by Council.
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Integrate the principles from the 'Smart Growth', 'Complete Community' and 'Healthy Community'
planning concepts into the development of the 'Comprehensive Development Area' lands, as
appropriate:
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Incorporating a mix of land uses;
b. Taking advantage of compact building design;
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Creating walkable neighbourhoods and a range of housing opportunities and choices;
d. Fostering distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place;
e. Preserving open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
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Strengthening and direct development towards existing communities
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DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In order for the Town of Mclver's to achieve the Vision, Objectives and Policies articulated in their
Municipal Plan, the Council will need to:
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Development Regulations are one of the main vehicles through which Plans are implemented. The Town
will review, revise and adopt Development Regulations pursuant to Section 35 of the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, 2000.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE PLAN
Council may consider amendments to the Municipal Plan when:
1. There have been significant changes to the community since the preparation of the Background
Report that provided the factual basis for the policies in this Municipal Plan;
2. Studies have been undertaken by the Town or the Provincial or Federal governments which contain
recommendations or policies which may be incorporated into the Municipal Plan;
3. A development proposal is submitted to Council which provides sufficient information and rationale
to support a change in the Municipal Plan;
In considering any proposed amendment to the Plan, the Council shall evaluate the proposal for
consistency with the strategy for growth of the Town, as established in the goals, objectives and policies
of the Municipal Plan. An associated amendment may be required to the Development Regulations. As
per Section 25 of the Act, an amendment to the Municipal Plan (and an amendment to the Municipal
Plan and Development Regulations) must follow the process set out in Sections 14 -25 of the Act.
A person may request to have the zoning of a parcel of land changed in order to accommodate a use or
development not permitted under its' current zoning. This might only require an amendment to the
Development Regulations without amendment to the Municipal Plan. Alternatively, a Development
Regulations amendment may consist of a change to the text of the Development Regulations. In
considering requests for Development Regulation amendments, Council shall assess:
a.
all of the criteria listed in the policies of the Plan;
b. the height, location and spacing of any buildings in the proposed development, and any
potential impacts on surrounding land uses;
c.
the location of vehicular access points the likely impact of traffic generated by the proposal on
streets, pedestrian and vehicular safety, and on surrounding properties;
d. the exterior design in terms of bulk, scale, and layout of buildings, and the integration of these
uses with present and future land uses in the area;
e. the potential impact of the development on surrounding natural features and heritage
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constraints posed by the environment, including but not limited to locations where adverse
effects from landfill sites, sewage treatment plants, methane gas, contaminated soils, noise,
ground borne vibration, and rail safety may limit development;
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compliance of the proposed development with the provisions of the Town's Municipal Plan and
Development Regulations; and,
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measures planned by the applicant to mitigate any adverse impacts on surrounding land uses
and streets which have been identified as part of the Planning Impact Analysis.
The procedure for an amendment to the Development Regulations only is set out in the Development
Regulations.
4.3
REVIEW OF THE PLAN
The Council for the Town of Melve r's will undertake a review of the Municipal Plan every five years in
accordance with the requirements of Section 28 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. This review
may be comprehensive or it may consist of an audit of progress that confirms that the Plan is still
relevant. The review process is valuable to the Council and residents to ensure that the administration
of the community achieves the objectives of its residents.
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There were two Public Consultations held for the Town of Mclver's new Municipal Plan and
Development Regulations.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION #1- JULY 16, 2019
The effort to circulate the poster providing Notice of the Public Meeting #1 for Mclver's (July 15, 2019)
included the following activities for both public consultations:
-Posted on the Town's Web Page-Mclver's.ca
-Posted on the Town's Facebook Page
-Notices in Mail box area
-Notices in two local stores
-Notices at the town office
-Notice on the town's digital message board
In addition, a notice was placed in the 'Western Star' newspaper on July 10, 2019, as this was a pre-
COVID consultation.
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION
NEW MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2019-2029
The Town of Mclvers is presently preparing a new
ten-year Municipal Plan. The general public is
invited to attend a Public Consultation Meeting
for the Mclvers Municipal Plan, 2019-2029 to
be held at the Community Hall on July 16, 2019
at 7:00 pm. The Town encourages residents to
provide input into this new Municipal Plan which
will guide development for the next 10-year
period.
The Town will consider written requests from
groups, corporations or individuals on areas of
land for possible zoning. The Public can provide
any comments or concerns on the new Municipal
Plan.
More information may be obtained by contacting:
Town Clerk: Jerri Lynn Lovell
Main Contact 709-688-2603
Fax:709-688-2680
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Regulations for the
Town of St George's
Community members are ir,ited to a public; meeting on 16 July, 2019,
GOOOOrning two topim: a G0f1'1)rehensive review d the Town's 1,1~
Plan and Development Aegulaticns (Ire "documents") 1D up:late ti-em for
2019-2029, and, a prcposed iV!lendment to 11-e existir,;, Munqial Pl.in and
Development Aegulatioos.
Review of Uooicipal Plan and Development Regutati:iro: C<>unGi is reviewing
the eJCistilg documents and brin;iing new ones irm effect v.i1h the objectiw
of providng more flexibility in regul.itoos and ampler appro,els procedures.
A public; meeting al this IIJpic; was held on 12 Jooe, 2019. from ,Yhidi
suggestions from interested per.ms were received. The meetirg on 16 Juy,
2019, wi feature 1he revisims made sinoe 1hen. Pleare note 1hatthe planning
area includes the area within the Toon bcundary plus a l.irge area artside
the boundary.
Amendment 1P exjstjng "k11ciml Piao and Dmrelroa:ent B-O!d-tjq,s·
amendments to 11-ese dxuments are being considEred ID expedite
awn,val of a seniors housing development al Town lands in the vicinity of
1he Siki Bennett l,terrorial Stadium. The existing dOGuments do not permit
sud, a dewlq:melt, v,nich Counci considers to be a valuable asset for
the community. The reasm fer oot simply induding the &hanges in the
G-Omprehensive review prooess is to move more qui<;ldy 1han the SGhedule
for tre review wiR permit. The review process has already inc;orporated more
flelli>ility in the use of 1he large area now designated "ReGreatial - in the
yic;injty of the Stnim, indldng Ire potential for 11-e pfCllOSed development.
The To,m has retained a planning CXlOrullant for both the canprehen:ive
review and 1he special amerdments. This has involved researm on the
opjXrtJnilies and cin;umstanGes affeGting development of Ire To,,n and
c;oc1sideration of the input from Ire Jlll meetilg. Our consultant has
~red a suggested P1.mirg Bad<i,ound Report and Mooi:;ipal Plan
and Develqxrent Pegulations for the period 2019-2029, rel.ited to the
,omprehensive review, as wen as the doruments for the iV!lendments
Pf'Ol)C6ed fa the existing Municipal Plan and Dewlopment Aegulatioos.
The;e dOGuments are ava,lable at the Town dfiGe fer viev.inQ during regular
l:Alsiness hours and can also be sent by email as POFs on reqlilSI 1D:
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Please review there doolments and cane with ywr que,:oons and
suggestims.
This is n<t notir.e of an official public 1-eamg specified in the Urban and Rural
Planning Id. 2000. A separate public; hearin;i br eoch of the 1Dpics deserted
abole follows la!Er, after Council has coosidered IJif'f revisims ,..t,ic;h may be
made folo,.ving the public; meeting on July 16th.
The meeting ,vin be held at
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION #2 - September 15, 2020
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
TOWN HALL 7 PM
We are inviting the public to review the proposed
new plan and development regulations and provide
comments and input.
Due to COVID-19 protocols and with limited seating,
we are asking attendees to
by email
or phone the Town office
To obtain electronic copies of the documents and mapping,
please contact: Jerri Lynn Lovell 688-2603 or
clerlc@mciv«s.ca
For those who cannot attend in person, please send written
comments to the Town by email or drop off at the office
For Public Consultation #2 held on September 15, 2020, the effort to circulate the poster providing
Notice of the Public Meeting for Mclver's included the following activities for both public consultations:
Town of Mclver's
Municipal Plan 2020-2030
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-Posted on the Town's Web Page-Mclver's.ca
-Posted on the Town's Facebook Page
-Notices in Mail box area
-Notices in two local stores
-Notices at the town office
-Notice on the town's digital message board
Town Hall sign:
Facebook page notices {more than once in order to keep in at the top of the page):
Town of Mclver's
Municipal Plan 2020-2030
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APPENDIX B: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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