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Prepared by: ~ SCP DB Randell l'la1111i11~ Co11,11h,1111 Project ID: NMP-01-2020-002 Town of Meadows - MUNICIPAL PLAN (2023-33) Approved by Council on: --------------~~-~ -~ -~ Registered in the NL Gazette on: __________________________ _ Prepared for the Town Council of: URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT TOWN OF MEADOWS MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2023-33 Under the authority of section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of Meadows adopts the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-33. Adopted by the Town Council of Meadows on the 12th day of June 2023. Signed and sealed this_l5__ day of D clob,r, 2..o 1.3 , Mayor: Clerk: Canadian Institute of Planners Certification I certify that the attached Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-33 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. MCIP/FCIP: Andrew C. Smith, MCIP Numbt, 3/ 7 5-1013-0Q0_ Date __ ~ UJ.2.-3 _ Signatun·-~ _ ---- -- - URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TOWN OF MEADOWS MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2023-33 Under the authority of sections 16, 17 and 18 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of Meadows: 1. Adopted the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-33 on the 12th day of June 2023; 2. Gave notice of the adoption of the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-33 by way of an advertisement inserted in the West Coast Wire newspaper on the 9th day of August 2023 and on the 23rd day of August 2023; and 3. Set the 29th day of August 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office in the Town of Meadows for the holding of a public hearing to consider objections and submissions. Now, under section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of Meadows approves the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-33 on the 27 th day of September 2023 as adopted. Signed and sealed this J!L day of () clvbu:: 1 UYL.3 Mayor: Clerk: Canadian Institute of Planners Certification I certify that the attached Town of Meadows Municipal Plan, 2023-33 has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. MCIP/FCIP: Andrew C. Smith, MCIP I ,/ Section A: Plan Framework ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 A.1 Purpose and Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 2 A.2 The Planning Process .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Section B: Plan Direction ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 B.1 Municipal Plan Goals and Objectives ......................................................................................................................... 7 B.2 Land Use Goals, Policies and Proposals ...................................................................................................................... 8 B.2.1 Overall Development Strategy ........................................................................................................................... 8 B.2.2 Legal Non-Conforming Uses ............................................................................................................................. 16 B.2.3 Public Streets and the Subdivision of Lands .................................................................................................... 18 B.2.4 Public and Safety Emergency Services ............................................................................................................. 24 B.2.5 Public Utilities ................................................................................................................................................... 30 B.2.6 Hinterland Areas ............................................................................................................................................... 32 B.2.7 Residential Uses ................................................................................................................................................ 36 B.2.8 Economic Development, Commercial and Industrial Uses ............................................................................. 39 B.2.9 Protection of the Natural Environment... ........................................................................................................ 43 B.2.10 Open Space and Recreational Uses ............................................................................................................... 47 B.2.11 Archaeological and Historical Sites ................................................................................................................ 53 B.2.12 Signs ................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Section C: lmplementation ................................................................................................................................................... 58 C.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 58 C.2 Administration of Plan and Regulations ................................................................................................................... 58 C.2.1 Division of Powers ............................................................................................................................................ 58 C.2.2 Public Consultation and Participation .............................................................................................................. 59 C.2.3 Development Review and Approval Process ................................................................................................... 59 C.2.4 Performance-based Discretionary Decision-making ....................................................................................... 60 C.2.5 Professional Advice and Certification .............................................................................................................. 60 C.3 Recommended Studies and Initiatives ..................................................................................................................... 62 C.4 Municipal Land Assembly Program .......................................................................................................................... 62 C.5 Municipal Capital Works and Budgeting Program ................................................................................................... 63 Appendix A: Amendments .................................................................................................................................................... 64 Appendix B: Future Land Use Classes and Use Zones ......................................................................................................... 65 Appendix C: Performance-based Rubric .............................................................................................................................. 66 ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 1 of 70 Section A: Plan Framework A.1 PURPOSE AND CONTENTS - Note: Italicized words are defined in the 'Development Regulations (2023-33)' .. c.,- ,.~ ...... ::,. --11 I : - ' - I . i l ' , I , The 'Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33)' (henceforth the Plan) is the legal document for guiding the future of the Town between 2023 and 2033. The Plan strives to manage growth and development; promote economic development through supporting the local economy; and protect the character of existing neighbourhoods, the natural environment and drinking water supplies. The Plan is guided by the overarching goal and objectives (subsection 'B.1 Municipal Plan Goal and Objectives'). These provide the context for the detailed land use subsections (subsection 'B.2 Land Use Goals, Policies and Proposals'). Each subsection contains a guiding goal, general policies and specific proposals of Council to give effect to the Plan. The 'Town of Meadows Development Regulations (2023- 33)' (henceforth the Regulations) contain the detailed development provisions required to implement the Plan. The relationship between the Plan and Regulations is shown in 'Illustration 1: Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Framework.' ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 2 of 70 Illustration 1: Municipal Plan and Development Regulations Framework Municipal Plan Goal and Obj ectives Land Use Goals Land Use Policies Land Use Proposals Development Regulat ions (Part II) Municipal Plan (Part I) The Town's Municipal Boundary (henceforth MB), or commonly referred to as Town limits, extends approximately 3.7km east-west along provincial Route #440. The Town is bounded by the Town of Irishtown - Summerside to the east and the Town of Gillams to the northwest. The Town's southerly boundary is defined by the coastline of the Humber Arm. The Town's Municipal Planning Area (henceforth MPA), for which the Plan and Regulations apply, is the same as the MB (see 'Illustration 2: Municipal Planning Area (MPA)'). The area of the MPA is approximately 4km2- The Plan and the Regulations apply to all public and private freehold lands within the MPA. ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 3 of 70 Under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 (henceforth the Act), Council must review the Plan every five (5) years from the date on which it came into effect; and if necessary, revise the Plan to reflect changes in the community that can be foreseen during the next ten (10) year period. In response to new development proposals or changes to community and Council priorities, policies or proposals, the Plan may be amended as necessary prior to the legislative review period. Such amendments must follow the process outlined under section 25 of the Act (see 'Appendix A: Amendments' for the current list of legally enacted amendments to the Plan and Regulations). Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 4 of 70 A.2 THE PLANNING PROCESS1 The process to develop a new Municipal Plan takes place in several steps as shown in 'Illustration 3: Planning Process.' The first step, 'Research & Analysis,' involves researching all relevant planning issues, including a review of current land use, demographics, and economic data; and gathering the most recent mapping and aerial imagery for the Town. The research also involves assessing other initiatives, reports, and studies; and, where appropriate, incorporating them into the Municipal Plan. The summary of this step is compiled in the associated Background Report, which was submitted to Council for review prior to the development of this Plan. The second step involves 'Stakeholder & Public Consultation.' The Plan is community-based and must involve residents at a collaborative level in order to be relevant and effective. The document strives to reflect the open and democratic process of planning, incorporating the input and views of residents and community stakeholder groups. The Plan is meant t o articulate a harmonized vision and direction in which the residents wish to see the Town progress over the next ten (10) years. The summary of this step is also compiled in the above-noted Background Report. Subsection 'B.7 Public Participation Summary' of the Report summarizes the various public participation strategies that were implemented in order to garner feedback from residents and community stakeholder groups. Strategies that were implemented include a community-wide survey and public meetings. Illustration 3: Planning Process /0 .. Research & Analysis Assessment of current planning contexts, uses, and interests; review af past townscape and development studies; and assembly of GIS mapping data - - - ,,, .. Stakeholder & Public Consultation Consultation with residents, provincial agencies, regional authorities, and community stakeholder groups " .. Draft Plan & Mapping Formulation of the broad goal and objectives of the Municipal Plan; development of the policies and proposals of Council; and drafting of the Development Regulations to implement the Municipal Plan - ~ .. 0 Plan Review Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs reviews the Mun,cipal Plan for conformity with provincial interest, law and policy; Council adopts the Municipal Plan and schedules a public hearing Municipal Plan Approved Council considers the Commissioner's report from the public hearing and approves the Municipal Plan; Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs Environment reviews the Municipal Plan for registration requirements In accordance with section 15 of the Act, the draft Municipal Plan is submitted to the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs for review to ensure that the document conforms to provincial interest, law and policy. Following the completion of the provincial review, Council may by resolution formally 1 Section revised from Town of Norman's Cove- Long Cove, Municipal Plan 2012-2023, Subsection 1.5, Registration #3500-2013-006, Gazette Date August 2, 2013 ~. SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 5 of 70 adopt t he Municipal Plan in accordance with section 16 of the Act. Council may then give notice of adoption and tentative public hearing (section 17 of the Act). If the public hearing proceeds, a Commissioner, who is appointed by Council, shall hear objections and representations at the hearing and will follow up with a report to Council. The report must contain a recommendation with two copies of evidence taken from the hearing (section 22 of the Act). After t he Commissioner's report has been submitted, Council considers the recommendation and may approve the Plan, table the Plan, or approve the Plan with changes recommended by the Commissioner. If approved, Council must then submit the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations to the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs to be registered in the planning registry established by the Department (section 24 of the Act). The Municipal Plan comes into effect on t he date that the notice of its registration is published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette (subsection 24(3) of the Act). ~- SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 6 of 70 B.1 MUNICIPAL PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The overarching goal of this Plan is to facilitate a sustainable, safe, and healthy Town in which to work, play, and rest. The broad objectives of this Plan are to: (a) Facilitate and maintain the established residential and rural character of the community; (b) Support growth and development that is consistent with community values; (c) Ensure land is used and developed in an environmentally responsible manner; (d) Promote a healthy community t hat engages in active recreation and active transportation; (e) Protect environmentally sensitive areas; (f) Recognize the traditional variety and mix of land uses, while separating incompatible uses and minimizing the potential for land use conflicts; (g) Support the revitalization of a healthy resource-based economy; (h) Promote economic diversification; (i) Protect existing and potential future potable water resources; (j) Encourage a development pattern that will minimize future servicing needs and costs; (k) Promote the utilization and upkeep of existing and proposed public infrastructure; (I) Direct development away from areas that pose a risk to public health and safety, or where property may be damaged; and (m) Encourage the provision of areas for public open spaces and park uses. The goal and objectives reflect Council's priorities for the future development of the MPA. The objectives provide a reference for those who administer and enforce the Plan, and to use when making land use decisions. ~. SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 7 of 70 B.2 LAND USE GOALS, POLICIES AND PROPOSALS B.2.1 OVERALL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY IB.2.1.1 Overview The overall development strategy addresses the future distribution and form of development within the MPA. A central thrust of the Plan and Regulations is to guide development in a manner that is compatible with existing neighbourhoods and avoids or minimizes negative land use impacts. Negative land use impacts include the creation of hazards or nuisances such as noise, dust, odour, vibration, or light pollution. Much of t he guiding direction of the Plan-as outlined through the following land use goals, policies and proposals-revolves around this theme. Further, it is the intent of Council to regulate developments and buildings that are compliant with all codes in legal effect. This includes, but is not limited to, the application of the recent updates (9.36) to the Notional Building Code, which now includes energy efficiency requirements for new buildings. The overall development strategy also addresses the need for an efficient development pattern that promotes active living and active transportation, but reduces overall resources and costs for transportation, public and safety emergency services. However, Council understands that facilitating an efficient development pattern must be balanced with the existing residential rural character of the Town. On the whole, the municipality is characterized by a low density, rural residential development pattern which allows for residents to maintain and enjoy the best of both rural and residential living. The policies and proposals in the Pion are thus supportive of facilitating an efficient development pattern, but are not overly restrictive in preventing the expansion of development activities into greenfield, hinterland areas of the MPA. B.2.1.1.1 Future Land Use Classes and Implementing Use Zones To achieve the overarching goal and objectives of this Pion, the MPA is divided into two (2) future land use classes on the Future Land Use Classes Mop ('Schedule A: Future Land Use Classes Map'). The 'Conservation (C)' future land use class is designated to protect environmentally significant and sensitive features. This includes areas such as, but not limited to, wetlands, watercourses, and buffers therefrom. All remaining lands are designated 'Development (D)' to allow the creation of a wide range of uses, which include agricultural uses, commercial uses, industrial uses, institutional uses, residential uses, resources uses, and transportation uses. The policies, proposals, and Regulations give more structure and direction to these two (2) future land use classes. Despite the two (2) future land use classes and associated policies and proposals, select use groups, use divisions, and uses may be created in any future land use use class. Examples include, but are not limited to, public utilities, pork uses, mobile and transient uses. Although these uses may not necessarily be allowed in any use zone, allowing their creation affords Council the flexibility to amend the Regulations (e.g. considering a rezoning request) without amending the Pion to allow specific uses in appropriate circumstances. ~. SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 8 of 70 The future land use classes shall be implemented by four (4) initial use zones: 'Community Development (CD)', 'Rural (R)', 'Conservation (C)', and 'Residential (RES).' As per subsection 13(2)(c) of the Act, these four (4) uses zones shall only contain permitted and discretionary uses that are afforded by their parent future land use class. The 'Conservation (C)' future land use class by and large mirrors the corresponding C land use zone and allowed uses. The future land use classes and subsidiary use zones are summarized in table format in 'Appendix B: Future Land Use Classes and Use Zones.' The 'Development (D)' future land use class contains the CO, R, and RES use zones in which permitted and discretionary uses vary considerably. This gives Council increased flexibility in amending the Regulations for specific development proposals (e.g. rezoning), as opposed to having to concurrently amend the Plan. (Amending the Regulations is a more streamlined legislative process compared with amending the Plan; and does not require initial review by the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs or a public hearing presided over by a Commissioner.) The RES use zone is, at the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations, set up as a floating use zone mainly allowing residential uses and is not yet applied to any lands within the MPA. The intent of the RES use zone is to potentially rezone future lands for residential subdivision development. This form of rezoning may be driven by a developer applying for a residential subdivision development within the MPA. The broad 'Development (D)' future land use class also allows the creation of a new use zone to accommodate a specific development proposal that is not allowed under the respective use zone. For example, as opposed to rezoning from CO to R to allow a manufacturing - heavy use (discretionary use), a new use zone (e.g. R-1) may be created to allow only the proposed use in the new R-1 use zone. This restricts the potential for other high impact uses to be approved and developed on the subject lands in the future. Efficient Development Pattern A low density development pattern, in which buildings, structures, and associated uses are few in number but are widely spread apart, is very costly in terms of: (1) providing public services such as water, road maintenance, snow clearing, parks upkeep, and solid waste collection; (2) providing safety emergency services such as fire, ambulance, and police services; and (3) overall transportation costs, presently borne by each resident (e.g. private motor vehicle travel or taxi, since there is no public transit options for residents). In order to facilitate an efficient development pattern, future development should be encouraged to locate primarily in the existing built-up area of the Town, which is the portion of the community defined by provincial community infilling limits (see 'Illustration 4: Provincial Community Infilling Limits'). Infilling limits were established through policy by provincial Crown Lands to manage the growth of communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. This has facilitated the broader development pattern of Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 9 of 70 the Town to date, by and large because Crown Lands would not dispose of lands for residential uses outside of these infilling limits. These limits thus help ensure that municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador grow in a more compact and sustainable manner until such time local planning frameworks are established. The community infilling limits are thus superseded by the provisions within this Plan and Regulations (as of the Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations) and Crown Lands will be dispensed in accordance with said provisions. This area possesses the highest residential densities and bulk of infrastructure and serviced public streets. This area also contains the core institutional and civic uses of the Town, including the Town Hall and Community Centre, Fire Hall, Meadows Sports Complex, Minnie Vallis Walking Trail, Templeton Academy (K - 12 school), Mountain View House (personal care home - institutional), and Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Active living and Transportation As the population ages, active living and active transportation will become increasingly important and relied upon by seniors and other residents on fixed incomes. An efficient development pattern provides opportunities for residents to visit friends and family in close proximity to their homes, and to walk to * SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 10 of 70 stores and services. Facilitating opportunities for active living and active transportation will also help promote the overall health and well-being of residents and the Town as a whole. Residential Rural Lifestyle and Development Council recognizes that many residents enjoy living in the Town because of the residential rural lifestyle it affords (i.e. offering the best of both residential and rural living). Many residents prefer to live in low density residential areas where they are in a more natural environment and are distanced from surrounding land use activity. Despite the promotion of an efficient development pattern in the existing built up portion of the Town, compatible development of an appropriate use and scale may be considered in appropriately designated areas on the Future Land Use Classes Map. Where areas are not appropriately zoned to accommodate a proposed use and development, the proposal may be considered through the Regulations amendment application process (i.e. rezoning process). Having a rich history in farming and understanding the need for community self reliance and sustainability, Council also recognizes the importance of promoting agricultural uses throughout the Town. The promotion of agricultural uses must be balanced with mitigating or eliminating the potential for negative land use impacts on adjacent properties. It is thus the intent of Council to categorize various agricultural uses into sub-uses within the Regulations, which may be allowed in various use zones (i.e. listed as permitted or discretionary uses), depending on the nature, scale, and potential for land use nuisance relating to each development. IB.2.1.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to guide development in the Municipal Planning Area that is compatible with existing neighbourhoods, minimizes or avoids negative land use impacts, and facilitates an efficient , development pattern that reduces overall costs and promotes active living and active transportation. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.1.2 (1) Facilitate development that is compatible with the character of existing neighbourhoods and minimizes or avoids negative land use impacts on existing, established land uses. Negative land use impacts include the creation of hazards or nuisances such as, but not limited to, noise, dust, odour, vibration, or light pollution. B.2.1.2 (2) Guide future development in the Municipal Planning Area through the establishment of future land use classes designated on the Future Land Use Classes Map. B.2.1.2 (3) Despite policy B.2.1.2 (2), allow select use groups, use divisions, and uses to be made in any future land use class in the Municipal Planning Area. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 11 of 70 B.2.1.2 (4) Give priority to infilling vacant land, currently serviced by municipal water and sewer and fronting onto existing public streets, over the development of new municipal streets and infrastructure. B.2.1.2 (5) Promote a compact and efficient development pattern within the existing built up portion of the Municipal Planning Area, in order to promote active living and active transportation and to reduce the overall costs of transportation, public and safety emergency services. This area is generally defined by the provincial community infilling limits outlined in 'Illustration 4: Provincial Community Infilling Limits.' B.2.1.2 (6) In order to facilitate an efficient development pattern as per policy B.2.1.2 (5), encourage new residential, commercial, and institutional uses to locate within the existing built up portion of the Town. This area is generally defined by the provincial community infilling limits outlined in 'Illustration 4: Provincial Community Infilling Limits.' B.2.1.2 (7) Allow compatible developments of an appropriate use and scale throughout the Municipal Planning Area. B.2.1.2 (8) Support and encourage the development of agricultural uses throughout the Municipal Planning Area. In accordance with the specific proposals under subsection B.2.1.3, which are based on potential for land use impact and location within the Town, various types of agricultural uses may be created in their respective future land use classes. B.2.1.2 (9) To regulate developments and buildings that are compliant with all codes in legal effect. This includes, but is not limited to, the application of the recent updates (9.36) to the National Building Code, which now includes energy efficiency requirements for new buildings. jB.2.1.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.1.3 (1) Adopt land use policies and proposals and implementing Regulations that facilitate development that is compatible with the character of existing neighbourhoods and minimizes or avoids negative land use impacts on existing, established land uses. B.2.1.3 (2) Designate and divide land in the Municipal Planning Area into two (2) future land use classes. In accordance with subsection 13(2)(c) of the Act, the following tables outline the main uses that may be made in each future land use class (i.e. included as permitted or discretionary uses in the use zone tables under subsection 'E.2 Use Zone Regulations' of the Regulations). Uses that are not included in the main uses category shall constitute prohibited uses that cannot be made in any use zone within the ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 12 of 70 respective use class. If a use is cross-referenced in 'Appendix C: Use Category Table' of the Regulations, it may be created under the respective use group or use division (e.g. warehouse/indoor storage is listed under both commercial and industrial use groups). (a) Development (D): This future land use class is designated to facilitate a wide range of uses throughout the existing developed and undeveloped hinterland areas within the Municipal Planning Area. Development (D) i. Use Groups Ii. Use Divisions iii. Uses Main Uses (a) Agricultural (b) Commercial (c) Industrial (d) Institutional (el Residential ( f) Resource (g) Transportation As of the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations, the following use zones are seated under the 'Development (D)' future land use class: 'Community Development (CD)', 'Rural (R)', and 'Residential (RES).' This future land use class does not preclude the creation of new use zones that contain the uses listed under the 'Development (D)' table above and/or the uses listed under the 'All Areas within MPA Table' under proposal B.2.1.3 (3). (b) Conservation (C): This future land use class is designated to protect sensitive environmental features and to allow certain open space uses, and other select uses. Conservation (C) i. Use Groups Ii. Use Divisions iii. Uses Main Uses (a) Water supply {b) Area of natural, historic, or scientific interested (c) Passive park (public or private) {d) Interpretive centre (el Active park (public or private) As of the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations, only the 'Conservation (C)' use zone is seated under the 'Conservation (C)' future land use class. This future land use class does not preclude the creation of new use zones that contain the uses listed under the 'Conservation (C)' table above and/or the uses listed under the 'All Areas within MPA Table' under proposal B.2.1.3 (3). ~ SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 13 of 70 B.2.1.3 (3) Despite proposal B.2.1.3 (2), the following uses may be made throughout the Municipal Planning Area in any future land use class. All Areas i. Use Groups ii. Use Divisions iii. Uses within MPA Main Uses (a) Open Space (a) Agricultural - Small Scale (a) Commercial/Industrial/Resource - (b) Sign (b) Resource - Earth Exploration (N/A) - Warehouse/Indoor (c) Utilities Storage (b) Commercial/Institutional - (N/A) - Special Function Tent (c) Commercial - (N/A) - Vending Facility (d) Institutional - Educational - Mobile Educational/Instructional Use (e) Institutional - (N/A) - Government Use (f) Institutional - Services - Safety Emergency Services (g) Transportation - (N/A) - Marina (h) Transportation - (N/A) - Transportation Hub B.2.1.3 (4) Where on the Future Land Use Classes Map the use class boundary is uncertain, interpret the boundary as to follow the Municipal Planning Area, street line, easement, right-of-way, trail, walkway, nearest cliff edge adjacent to a watercourse or ocean coastline, or outermost reach of a watercourse where no discernible cliff edge is present. B.2.1.3 (5) Facilitate a mix of compatible developments of appropriate use and scale along the majority of public streets w ithin the Municipal Planning Area. This shall be implemented through the application of a mixed-use, 'Community Development (CD)' use zone, which covers existing developed areas largely defined by the provincial community infilling limits. However, this proposal does not restrict the CD use zone to these infilling limits and Council may in the future consider t he extension of the CD use zone through the Regulations amendment process (e.g. rezoning). Uses allowed in the CD use zone shall include commercial uses, institutional uses, residential uses, and other select uses. Residential uses w ith ~4DUs shall be listed as permitted uses, w hereas higher density residential uses (~SDUs) shall be listed as discretionary uses. Depending on t he nature, scale, and compatibility of other uses in the 'Development (D)' future land use class under proposal B.2.1.3 (2) (a), they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in the CD use zone. B.2.1.3 (6) Allow development in the hinterland areas of the Municipal Planning Area, broadly defined as the undeveloped northern interior (north of provincial Route #440) and the coastal southern portion of the Town east of McCarthy's Road, through the application of a 'Rural (R)' use zone. Uses allowed in ~. SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 14 of 70 the R use zone shall include agricultural uses, industrial uses, open space uses, resource uses, and other select uses. These uses are of a rural nature and generally require an expanse of land and separation from more urban uses. Residential uses shall be prohibited in this use zone. The development of single cottages on independent lots for personal or commercial use shall also be prohibited in the R use zone. Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of other uses in the 'Development (D)' future land use class under proposal B.2.1.3 (2) (a), they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in the R use zone. B.2.1.3 (7) Establish a 'Residential (RES)' floating use zone for the potential rezoning of future lands developed for residential subdivision use. As of the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations, this use zone is not applied to any lands within t he Municipal Planning Area. Uses allowed in the RES use zone shall include mainly low density residential uses and other select uses. Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of other uses in the 'Development (D)' future land use class under proposal B.2.1.3 (2) (a), they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in the RES use zone. B.2.1.3 (8) Through the Regulations amendment application process, consider requests to rezone lands within the 'Development (D)' future land use class where the specific proposal is consistent with the policies and proposals of this Plan and meets all of the applicable requirements of the Regulations. Council may also consider the creation of new, tailored use zones within the D future land use class to accommodate specific development proposals and to help protect adjacent properties from the future development of incompatible uses. B.2.1.3 (9) Protect environmentally significant and sensitive lands and features through the application of a 'Conservation (C)' future land use class and use zone. Lands designated and zoned C include, but are not limited to, wetlands, watercourses, and buffers therefrom. Uses allowed in the C use zone shall include low impact uses such as, but not limited to, passive porks (public and private), mobile/transient uses, and other select uses. Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of other uses in the 'Conservation (C)' future land use class under proposal B.2.1.3 (2)(b), they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in the C use zone. ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 15 of 70 B.2.2 LEGAL NON-CONFORMING USES 1B.2.2.1 Overview Section 108 of the Act allows the continuance of legal non-conforming uses and developments throughout the MPA, despite the creation of prohibited uses in the future land use use classes in the Plan and use zones in the Regulations. In general terms, legal non-conforming use rights are a form of grandfathered rights applying to existing uses and developments, which were legal before the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations. There are, however, specific limitations associated with these uses and developments. These limitations are outlined in detail under section 108 of the Act. Although subsection 13(2)(f) of the Act requires provisions within the Plan that address legal non- conforming uses and developments, the initial establishment of future land use classes and use zones strives to ensure that all existing uses currently conform to the Plan and Regulations. In other words, all efforts were made to appropriately designate and zone current uses on existing lots. As of the initial Gazette date of the Plan and Regulations, Council has no intent to phase out any existing uses and developments within the MPA. However, Council recognizes that modernized development standards are required for new developments within the Town. Where developments are removed (demolished or destroyed) and proposed to be replaced, said developments may have to conform with all current development standards under the Regulations. Council acknowledges that legal, non-conforming development rights have specific limitations; and as such, the respective provisions under section 108 of the Act must be respected and adhered to when considering development applications for the replacement of legal non-conforming uses and/or developments. Section 108 of the Act provides for specific application types pertaining to non-conforming uses and developments. For example, subsection 108(3)(d) of the Act gives the owner of a lot, with a legal non- conforming use, the right to apply to Council to change said use to another use that is more compatible with neighbouring properties, and the Plan and Regulations. In addition to the Act, the division of powers and details of non-conforming use application types shall be outlined in the Regulations. I B.2.2.2 Goal and Policies - It is a goal of Council to respect the rights of property owners with legal non-conforming uses and/or : · developments. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.2.2 (1) When regulating legal nonconforming uses and/or developments, ~ the provisions of section 108 of the Act and allow non-conforming uses and/or developments to continue. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 16 of 70 8.2.2.2 (2) As of the initial registration date of the Plan and Regulations in the Gazette, avoid creating legal non-conforming uses by applying the appropriate future fond use classes and use zones to existing lots with established uses and developments. 8.2.2.2 (3) Outline specific provisions in the Regulations that address legal non-conforming uses and non-conformance with respect to standards. 1B.2.2.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: 8.2.2.3 (1) Further to policy B.2.2.2 (3), implement specific provisions in the Regulations that address a non-conforming use application for: (a) Changing a non-conforming use associated with a building, structure or development to a use that is more compatible with the Plan and Regulations; (b) Internally or externally varying, extending or expanding an existing development with a non- conforming use (an extension to an existing building with a non-conforming use shall not exceed 50% of the floor area of the building); and (c) Other development as identified in section 108 of the Act. 8.2.2.3 (2) In accordance with subsection 108(2) of the Act and section 17 of the Minister's Development Regulations, implement a specific provision in the Regulations that will allow the resuming of a non-conforming use where discontinuance is no greater than 18 months. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 17 of 70 B.2.3 PUBLIC STREETS AND THE SUBDIVISION OF LANDS IB.2.3.1 Overview Route #440 is owned and maintained by the Province (see 'Illustration 5: Existing Street Network'). This includes all snow clearing, servicing and improvements. All public streets owned and maintained by the Town are accessed from this provincial Route #440. Municipal streets are all local streets; there are no collector or arterial streets off of provincial Route #440. There are a few private laneways within the municipality, which are not vested in the Town and are not built to any engineered standard. Provincial St reets Municipal Streets Private Laneway Municipal Laneway / Access Road Despite provincial or municipal ownership, Council promotes and supports safe streets that accommodate active transportation, have safe speed limits and clear sight lines at intersections and driveway accesses. It is the intent of Council to liaise and work with the provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (OT/) to improve street safety along Route #440 including, but not limited to, implementing traffic calming measures and referring development and amendment applications along these routes to help ensure safe access is achieved. It is also the intent of Council to implement development standards in the Regulations that facilitate safe streets, such as the minimum ~~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 18 of 70 setback of a proposed driveway access to an intersection and the height restriction of vegetation and development in daylighting triangles. Any proposed development with direct access onto Route #440 requires an Access Permit from Digital Government and Service NL via Government Service Centres. Thus, any application proposing direct access onto Route #440 shall be forwarded to the Department of Transportation Infrastructure. It is the intent of Council to ensure that any proposed development, with or without direct access onto Route #440, does not negatively impact Route #440 (i.e. from the perspective of accommodating reasonable increase in traffic volumes, safe flow of traffic, and protection of provincial street infrastructure). f/lustratian 6: Aerial View of Town and Route #440 As per policy B.2.1.2 (4) under subsection 'B.2.1 Overall Development Strategy,' the infilling of vacant land, currently serviced by municipal water and sewer and fronting onto existing public streets, is prioritized over the development of new public streets and infrastructure. Financial resources permitting, it is the intent of Council to allocate any street infrastructure funds to the improvement of existing municipal streets. Where subdivision development is driven by a private developer, the cost of developing new streets, and associated utility and public service infrastructure, shall be borne by the applicant. Prior to issuing a development permit for a subdivision development, Council may require that the developer enter into a legally binding development agreement to help ensure that the subdivision proposal is developed in accordance with the submitted plans. The agreement may also include the requirement of upfront, financial guarantees (deposits) prior to issuing a development permit and work being carried out. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 19 of 70 Council may also attach conditions to a development permit for a subdivision development, which shall, in such case, reference the development agreement for enforcement purposes. A development permit application for subdivision development must encompass core elements including, but not limited to, provisions for potable water and sewerage disposal, public utilities, lot streetoge, land for public open space, development phasing, on-site drainage, active transportation connections, and future municipal streets and connections thereto. These requirements are outlined in more detail under 'Section D: Subdivision' of the Regulations. As per the terms and conditions of a development agreement, Council need not assume ownership, maintenance and upkeep of any new streets constructed by a developer until all standards within the Regulations, and conditions of the development permit and development agreement are met. The development of new, dead-end cul-de-sac or p-loop streets is discouraged within the MPA. Dead- end streets are often limited to one emergency access and do not facilitate connectivity within the Town. However, where the long-term phasing of a subdivision development is proposed, Council shall require the development of a temporary cul-de-sac to ensure that the street segment (phase) can be safely and efficiently maintained until such time that the respective subdivision street can be extended. As a condition of a development permit, a temporary emergency vehicle access shall also be required where the long-term phasing of a subdivision development is proposed. It is the intent of Council to promote an orderly lot development pattern within the Town. This includes meeting minimum [lot] frontage, lot streetoge, and lot depth requirements, as per subsection 'D.7 Lot Creation Standards' of the Regulations. However, Council recognizes that this may not be possible for the subdivision and development of existing infilling lots due to the irregular, historical subdivision of lands within the Town. Although the creation and development of bock lots is discouraged by Council, this form of development may be considered by Council on a case-by-case basis similar to a discretionary use, thereby requiring public notice in accordance with the Regulations. In order to help ensure safe access for safety emergency services and to minimize the impact on adjacent lots, Council shall implement specific standards for the creation of bock lots. Any proposal for an unserviced subdivision development, for the extension of an existing unserviced street, must be forwarded to the provincial Water Resources Management Division for review. For example, a proposed subdivision of more than four (4) new lots will require a Level I Groundwater Supply Assessment, and a proposed subdivision of more than 15 new lots will require a Level II Groundwater Supply Assessment, as per the provincial 'Groundwater Supply Assessment and Reporting Guidelines For Subdivisions Serviced by Individual Private Wells.' These requirements are to help ensure that the groundwater supply will be of sufficient quality and quantity for the homeowners of the subdivision development for bot h the short- and long-term. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 20 of 70 is.2.3.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to prioritize the maintenance and upkeep of existing municipal streets over the . development of new streets, whilst facilitating the regular and orderly subdivision of lands within the - Municipal Planning Area. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.3.2 (1) Financial resources permitting, allocate any street infrastructure funds to the improvement of existing municipal streets over the development of new streets. 8.2.3.2 (2) Support safe streets t hat accommodate active transportation and have safe speed limits, and clear sight lines at intersections and driveway accesses. B.2.3.2 (3) Liaise and work with the provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (OT!) to improve street safety along Route #440 including, but not limited to, the implementation of traffic calming measures and referring development and amendment applications along this highway to help ensure safe access is achieved. B.2.3.2 (4) Where subdivision development is driven by a private developer, require the cost of developing new streets, and associated utility and public service infrastructure, to be borne by the applicant. B.2.3.2 (5) Further to policy B.2.3.2 (4) and prior to issuing a development permit for a subdivision development, consider the requirement of a development agreement, which may include provisions for upfront financial guarantees (deposits) or service levies. B.2.3.2 (6) Further to policy B.2.3.2 (5), reference a development agreement for subdivision development as a condition of an associated development permit, which will allow Council to enforce provisions within t he agreement where necessary. B.2.3.2 (7) Further to policy B.2.3.2 (5) and where detailed under the terms of a development agreement, refrain from assuming ownership, maintenance and upkeep of any new streets const ructed by a developer until all standards within the Regulations, and conditions of the development permit and development agreement are met. ~. SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 21 of 70 B.2.3.2 (8) Discourage the development of new, dead-end cul-de-sac or p-loop streets within the Municipal Planning Area. B.2.3.2 (9) Despite policy B.2.3.2 (8) and where the long-term phasing of a subdivision development is proposed, require the development of a temporary cul-de-sac to ensure that the street segment (phase) can be safely and efficiently used and maintained until such time that the respective subdivision street can be extended. As a condition of a development permit, a temporary emergency vehicle access shall also be required where the long-term phasing of subdivision development is proposed. B.2.3.2 (10) Discourage the creation of back lots for development purposes. B.2.3.2 (11) Despite policy B.2.3.2 (10), consider the creation of back lots for development purposes on a case-by-case basis, similar to a discretionary use thereby requiring public notice in accordance with the Regulations. B.2.3.2 (12) Require any new subdivision development on a new street to contain lots that are connected to municipal water and sewer services. Notwithstanding this, new subdivision development on the extension of an existing unserviced (no municipal water or sewer available) or semi-serviced (either municipal water or sewer available) street may contain full or semi on-site servicing (e.g. on-site septic and connection to municipal water). B.2.3.2 (13) Forward any application proposing direct access onto Route #440 to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Any proposed development with direct access onto Route #440 requires an Access Permit from Digital Government and Service NL. B.2.3.2 (14) Ensure that any proposed development, with or without direct access onto Route #440, does not negatively impact Route #440 (i.e. from the perspective of accommodating reasonable increase in traffic volumes, safe flow of traffic, and protection of provincial street infrastructure). B.2.3.2 (15) Forward any proposal for an unserviced subdivision development, for the extension of an existing unserviced street, to the provincial Water Resources Management Division for review. For example, a proposed subdivision of more than four (4) new lots will require a Level I Groundwater Supply Assessment, and a proposed subdivision of more than 15 new lots will require a Level II Groundwater Supply Assessment, as per the provincial 1Groundwater Supply Assessment and Reporting Guidelines For Subdivisions Serviced by Individual Private Wells.' ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 22 of 70 [B.2.3.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: 8.2.3.3 r1) Facilitate the regular and orderly subdivision of lands within the Municipal Planning Area through the implementation of 'Section D: Subdivision' standards of the Regulations. 8.2.3.3 (2) Implement development standards in the Regulations that facilitate street safety, such as the minimum setback of a proposed driveway access to an intersection and the height restriction of vegetation and development in the daylighting triangle. 8.2.3.3 (3) Further to policy B.2.3.2 (11), implement bock lot creation standards in the Regulations, which will-in the event that Council approves such subdivision developments-help ensure safe access for safety emergency services and minimize the impact of the development on adjacent lots. 8.2.3.3 (4) Further to policy B.2.3.2 (14), include provisions in the Regulations to control development in a way that does not negatively impact Route #440 (i.e. from the perspective of accommodating reasonable increase in traffic volumes, safe flow of t raffic, and protection of provincial street infrastructure). SCP -c--..~ Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 23 of 70 B.2.4 PUBLIC AND SAFETY EMERGENCY SERVICES 1B.2.4.1 Overview The Town is currently serviced by municipal water and sewer, solid waste and recycling pick-up. Safety emergency services include Emergency Fire Services (EFS), Emergency Medical Services (EMS, ambulance dispatch), and policing services. As outlined in proposal B.2.1.2 (5), it is the intent of Council to promote a compact and efficient development pattern within the existing built up portion of the Municipal Planning Area. This area is generally defined by the provincial community infilling limits outlined in 'Illustration 4: Provincial Community Infilling Limits.' In the long-term, this will help reduce overall costs associated with public and safety emergency services. Municipal Water and Sewerage Services All public streets within the MPA are serviced with municipal water (see 'Illustration 7: Municipal Water Coverage'). Further, as of the initial registration date of this Plan in the Gazette, all dwellings within the Town-whether or not fronting directly onto a public street-are connected to municipal water. The main servicing line extends the length of the municipality along Route #440, and beyond to the Town of Gillams to the northwest and Summerside West to the east. Jllustration 7: Municipal Water Coverage * SCP A1 C2 Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 24 of 70 The municipal water supply is fed by a surface water body supply (Meaters Pond) located approximately 250m northeast of the Town (see 'Illustration 8: Meaters Pond Protected Water Supply Area (PWSA)'). The PWSA and surface water body itself have areas of approximately 3.3km 2 and 0.19km2 respectively. Since the PWSA is provincially designated, the Water Resources Management Division of the Department of Environment and Climate Change regulates the specific activities permitted in the PWSA. The water supply serves a population of roughly 650 in the Town and Summerside West, and roughly 400 in the Town of Gillams. Most public streets within the MPA are also serviced with public sewer (see 'Illustration 9: Municipal Sewer Coverage'). Exceptions include Pioneer Street, Brakes Road, a portion of McCarthy's Road, and a section of the West End of the Town. The public sewer system is gravity-based and does not provide any form of treatment before discharge. There are three (3) sewer outfalls into the Humber Arm, marked on Illustration 9. \\ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 25 of 70 J/lustration 9: Municipal Sewer Coverage Council does not intend on extending municipal water and sewer services into the hinterland areas (i.e. areas primarily zoned 'Rural' under the Regulations). The northern interior portion of the Town is particularly costly to develop and service given the increase in topographical grade. However, the expansion of municipal water and sewer services into these areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Council (e.g. where triggered by a specific development application and associated costs to be borne by the developer). As outlined in proposal B.2.1.3 (3) under subsection 'B.2.1 Overall Development Strategy,' all uses within the utility use group may be created throughout the MPA. This includes municipal utility infrastructure to accommodate municipal water and sewer services. Council is aware that certain development restrictions are in place within the protected PWSA under the provincial Water Resources Act and associated regulations. Despite the permitted and discretionary uses within underlying use zone(s), the provincial Water Resources Management Division may prohibit certain uses in the PWSA. It therefore the intent of Council to refer any proposed development within the PWSA to the Water Resources Management Division for review and the requirement/ issuance of any applicable provincial permits. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 26 of 70 Solid Waste and Recycling Pick-up The Town provides its own solid waste collection services. Solid waste is transported to the Wild Cove Waste Disposal Site, which is located to the east of the Town of Irishtown - Summerside. A curbside, recycling pick-up program was implemented through the provincially-mandated Western Regional Service Board (Western Regional Waste Management (WRWM)) on July 16, 2018. The mandatory program includes a two-tier sorting program (i.e. clear bags for garbage and blue bags for recyclables). It is the intent of Council to continue to contract feasible and efficient solid waste services. The Town will further explore cost-effective ways of improving solid waste and recycling services whilst reducing the overall impact on the environment. This will entail liaising and working with WRWM in keeping up- to-date with modern technologies and developing increasingly efficient approaches to the delivery of solid waste and recycling pick-up services in the Town. Council also values the importance of reducing waste at source in order to minimize the cost and resource burden on municipal pick-up services. Council acknowledges that it has an advocacy role to play in encouraging and facilitating the on-site re- use and composting of solid waste. Safety Emergency Services The Town has a volunteer fire department that consists of 20 active members and a fire truck. The fire hall is located on Route #440 and is directly in front of the Meadows Sports Complex (see 'Illustration 10: Town Fire Hall'). The Town recently purchased a new emergency response vehicle. This vehicle is used for First Response in the Town and communities along the North Shore. The nearest Emergency Medical Service (EMS) facility is operated by St. John Ambulance Services, 10 Main Street in Corner Brook. This facility is located approximately 25km from Town limits. Reliable Ambulance Services is also located in Corner Brook at 305 O'Connell Drive, which is located roughly 30km from Town limits. Policing services are provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The nearest detachment is located at 98 Mt. Bernard Avenue in Corner Brook. The detachment is located approximately 28kms from Town limits. ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan {2023-33) Page 27 of 70 Illustration 10: Town Fire Hall - - Council recognizes that it has a key role to play in the event of a community-wide emergency. Council members and Town staff will likely have to work with non-profit groups, local businesses; and inter- municipal, provincial, federal and RCMP representatives in helping to facilitate emergency response measures following an event. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting with public works equipment, communications, and/or the relocation of residents. It is therefore the intent of Council to work with stakeholders in supporting the prompt and efficient implementation of emergency response measures in the community. Resources pending, it is also the intent of Council to develop an Emergency Measures Plan to help prepare the Town for specific types of community-wide emergencies. IB.2.4.2 Goal and Policies : It is a goal of Council to facilitate the safe, efficient, and affordable delivery of public and emergency , services throughout the Municipal Planning Area. .. ··-··· .................. .. . It is a policy of Council to: B.2.4.2 (1) Discourage the expansion of municipal water and sewer services into hinterland areas (specifically areas zoned 'Rural (R)' under the Regulations as of the initial registration date of this Plan and Regulations in the Gazette). ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 28 of 70 B.2.4.2 (2) Despite policy B.2.4.2 (1), consider the expansion of municipal water and sewer services into hinterland areas on a case-by-case basis for specific developments in which the developer may be required to cover the costs associated with the expansion. B.2.4.2 (3) Refer any proposed development within the protected Public Water Supply Area {PWSA) to the provincial Water Resources Management Division for review and requirement/issuance of any applicable provincial permits. B.2.4.2 (4) Continue to contract feasible and efficient solid waste services. B.2.4.2 (5) Further explore cost-effective ways of improving solid waste and recycling services within the Municipal Planning Area, whilst reducing the overall impact on the environment. B.2.4.2 (6) Liaise and work with Western Regional Waste Management to remain up-to-date with modern technologies, and to develop increasingly efficient approaches to the delivery of solid waste and recycling pick-up services in the Town. B.2.4.2 (7) In order to reduce the cost and resource burden on municipal pick-up services, adopt an advocacy role in encouraging and facilitating t he on-site re-use and composting of solid waste within the Municipal Planning Area. B.2.4.2 (8) Work with non-profit groups, local businesses; and inter-municipal, provincial, federal and RCMP representatives in helping facilitate and support the prompt and efficient implementation of emergency response measures in the community. 1B.2.4.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.4.3 (1) Further to policy B.2.4.2 (7), support and liaise with representatives of Templeton Academy (k - 12 school) and environmental advocacy groups in helping to promote on-site waste reduction and composting. This may include, but is not limited to, using the Town's communication mediums for promoting sustainable waste management practices. B.2.4.3 (2) Further to policy B.2.4.2 (8), develop and implement an Emergency Measures Plan to help support, facilitate and coordinate safety emergency services in the event of a community-wide emergency. ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 29 of 70 B.2.5 PUBLIC UTILITIES IB.2.5.1 Overview The provision of public utilities is essential to the day-to-day operations of the Town. Public utilities include uses in conjunction with providing energy and electricity; municipal water; cable, telephone, and telecommunication services. Public utility uses are for public consumption or benefit. As outlined in proposal B.2.1.3 (3) under subsection 'B.2.1 Overall Development Strategy,' all uses within the utility use group may be created throughout the Town. Some utility uses, such as transformer stations and high voltage transmission lines, can have a major impact on adjacent neighbours. Careful planning of the location of transmission lines and transformer stations is needed to minimize the impacts of such public utilities. The Town will seek the cooperation of utility companies and crown corporations when developing such infrastructure. A main transmission line runs over the northeast corner of the Municipal Planning Area. It is the intent of Council to restrict any development within the easement of this main transmission line. Any proposed development within proximity of this main transmission line shall be forwarded to Newfoundland Power for review to ensure the protection of this easement. The federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) retains the authority to regulate radiocommunications in Canada (e.g. telecommunications towers and antennas). Council does not have the authority to unilaterally refuse the erection of new towers or the extension of existing antennas. The service provider (e.g. Bell, Rogers, Eastlink) must, however, consult the Town and the public in cases where antennas are not excluded from the federally- mandated public consultation process. Where the Town does not have an antenna systems siting protocol in place, the service provider must adhere to the minimum public consultation requirements outlined under 'Section 4. Land-use Authority and Public Consultation' of ISED's 'CPC-2-0-03 - Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems.' Depending on the height and nature of the antenna proposal, the service provider may have to send notices to neighbours adjacent to the proposed site and publish a notice in the local newspaper. For all non-excluded proposals, the service provider must seek t he issuance of a Land Use Authority (LUA) Concurrence from the Town. Although this does not constitute a development permit, the LUA Concurrence functions as a formal response on behalf of the Town indicating Council's support of the proposal. Where Council does not support the proposal and refuses to issue an LUA Concurrence, ISED will render the final decision to allow or refuse the respective radiocommunications proposal. The LUA Concurrence process gives the Town an opportunity to provide input and voice concerns over any proposal that Council feels is not in the best interest of the community or is not compatible with the immediate neighbourhood of the proposed site. Due to rising electricity costs, residents will increasingly be exploring alternative energy options. Council is also supportive of private utility uses, such as rooftop solar panels and private wind energy ~. SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 30 of 70 systems. These sustainable energy options will help mitigate overall greenhouse gas effects and global warming. However, private wind turbines have the pot ential to create negative land use impacts on adjacent neighbours due to aesthetic, vibration and noise effects created by these structures. Private wind energy systems thus require specific development provisions and may be considered as a discretionary use, on a case-by-case basis, where the proposed development i:S adjacent to existing or future residential uses. jB.2.5.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to promote the safe and efficient provIsIon of public and private utilities throughout the Municipal Planning Area, whilst avoiding or mitigating any potential negative impacts associated from such developments. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.5.2 ll) Work collaboratively with public utility companies in helping to ensure that proposed infrastructure and developments do not jeopardize the future subdivision of lands and do not negatively impact critical view planes or the established character of neighbourhoods. B.2.5.2 (2) Encourage the installation of private, sustainable energy sources such as, but not limited to, rooftop solar panels and private wind energy systems. 1B.2.5.3 Proposals ; It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.5.3 ll) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (3), allow the creation of public utilities uses throughout the Municipal Planning Area. B.2.5.3 (2) Develop an Antenna Systems Siting Protocol, which will give direction on issuing Land Use Authority Concurrences and facilitating public consultation for radiocommunication towers and antennas that are not excluded under t he federal Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development's 'CPC-2-0-03 - Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems.' B.2.5.3 (3) Allow private wind energy systems throughout the Municipal Planning Area as either a permitted or discretionary use in each use zone. Private wind energy system shall be a permitted use in low-density, hinterland areas and as a discretionary use in existing built-up areas and areas planned for future residential development. B.2.5.3 (4) Avoid and mitigate any potential negative land use impacts on adjacent properties created by the development of private wind turbines through the implementation of specific development ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 31 of 70 provisions for private wind energy systems (see subsection 'C.5 Private Wind Energy System' of the Regulations). B.2.5.3 (5) Restrict any development within the easement of the main transmission line at the northeast corner of the Municipal Planning Area. Any proposed development within proximity of this main transmission line shall be forwarded to Newfoundland Power for review to ensure the protection of this easement. 8.2.6 HINTERLAND AREAS ls.2.6.1 Overview The Town is rich in undeveloped hinterland areas. The MPA extends approximately 3.7km east-west along provincial Route #440. The area of the MPA is approximately 4.0km2- The undeveloped hinterland areas are mainly located within the northern interior of the MPA, north of provincial Route #440. This area includes largely untouched forested lands with minor fens and streams. Much of this interior area of the MPA is provincial Crown lands. However, where the province does not have a mandatory land registration system, it is difficult to ascertain an accurate account of provincial Crown lands and private freehold lands within the MPA. As with private lands, the development of Crown lands is subject to the provisions of the Plan and Regulations. The southern portion of the Meaters Pond PWSA is located in this hinterland area; but the water body itself is located immediately outside the MPA to the north (see 'Illustration 8: Meaters Pond Protected Water Supply Area (PWSA)' and 'Illustration 11: Meaters Pond'). Illustration 11: Meoters Pond ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 32 of 70 The disposal of any Crown lands within the Town is subject to the provincial referral process. The Town, provincial departments and agencies are notified of potential change in tenure of Crown lands within the MPA. It is the intent of Council to assess Crown land applications on a case-by-case basis and where applicable seek the advice of a professional planner prior to indicating support of the application to the Crown Lands Division. No approval in principle or development permit shall be issued for a proposed development on provincial Crown land prior to receiving confirmation that tenure has been secured by the applicant. The northern interior hinterland areas of the Town are largely vacant, undeveloped and in their natural state. These areas are regularly used by residents for hunting/trapping and recreational purposes (e.g. hiking, ATV and snowmobile use). A portion of the Newfoundland Snowmobile Federation trail network is located along the northern edge and within Town limits. These activities are central to the culture and way of life of residents and should remain permitted throughout the hinterland areas. In addition to hunting/trapping, fishing, foraging and small scale agriculture are also central to the culture and way of life of residents. These activities should be permitted throughout the MPA and not restricted to a single use zone. Natural renewable and non-renewable resources in the hinterland areas should be developed in a responsible manner, which protects natural habitats and minimizes potential deterioration of the environment. The protection of the natural environment in the Town is also critical to the economic viability of potential hunting/trapping,fishing, and eco-tourism in the area. As outlined in proposal B.2.1.3 (6) under subsection 'B.2.1 Overall Development Pattern,' it is the intent of Council to allow development in the hinterland areas throughout the MPA through the application of a 'Rural (R)' use zone. Uses allowed in the R use zone shall include agricultural uses, industrial uses, open space uses, resource uses, and other select uses. These uses are of a rural nature and generally require an expanse of land and separation from more urban uses. There are eight (8) monuments in the MPA. Under the Lands Act, a surveyor may enter upon lands at any time for the purpose of making observations to or from a control survey marker. It is the intent of Council to regulate development in a way that is compliant with the Lands Act, including but not limited to provisions related to the eight (8) survey control markers in the MPA. Any proposed development within the vicinity of a survey control marker shall be referred to the GIS and Mapping Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. The Lands Act also provides that a person who knowingly or wilfully pulls down, defaces, alters or removes a control survey marker is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three (3) months. Further, the MPA lies within a hydrocarbon bearing basin having oil and gas potential, but does not lie within an onshore permit/licence or lease nor is it within 100m of an offshore petroleum well. It is the intent of Council to facilitate petroleum exp/oration/development and petroleum production uses in a way that meets all federal and provincial regulations and requirements. This may include, but is not ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 33 of 70 limited to, referring any requests or development proposals to the Regulatory Affairs Division of the Energy Branch of the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology. 1B.2.6.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to promote and protect traditional land use and activities within the hinterland , areas, whilst allowing a wide range of other uses that generally require an expanse of land and : separation from urban uses. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.6.2 ll) Assess referral requests for Crown Lands on a case-by-case basis and where applicable seek the advice of a professional planner prior to indicating support of the application to the Crown Lands Division. B.2.6.2 (2) Facilitate t he responsible development of natural resources, which protects natural habitats and minimizes deterioration of the environment. B.2.6.2 (3) Regulate development in a way that is compliant with the Lands Act, including but not limited to provisions related to the eight (8) survey control markers in the MPA. Any proposed development within the vicinity of a survey control marker shall be referred to the GIS and Mapping Division of the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. 1B.2.6.3 Proposals I It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.6.3 (11 Further to policy B.2.6.2 (1), not issue an approval in principle or development permit for a proposed development on Crown land prior to receiving confirmation that tenure has been secured by the applicant. B.2.6.3 (2) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (6), allow development in_ the hinterland areas of the Municipal Planning Area, broadly defined as the undeveloped northern interior (north of provincial Route #440) and the coastal southern portion of the Town east of McCarthy's Road, through the application of a 'Rural (R)' use zone. Uses allowed in the R use zone shall include agricultural uses, industrial uses, open space uses, resource uses, and other select uses. These uses are of a rural nature and generally require an expanse of land and separation from more urban uses. Residential uses shall be prohibited in this use zone. The development of single cottages on independent lots for personal or commercial use shall also be prohibited in the R use zone. Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of other uses in the 'Development (D)' future land use class under proposal B.2.1.3 (2) (a), they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in t he R use zone. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 34 of 70 B.2.6.3 (3) Allow traditional land use activities- such as hunting/trapping, fishing, foraging and small scale agriculture-throughout the Municipal Planning Area as implemented through broad, mixed-use 'Community Development (CD)' and 'Rural (R)' use zones in the Regulations. B.2.6.3 (4) Further to policy 2.6.2 (2) and where the MPA lies within a hydrocarbon bearing basin having oil and gas potential, facilitate petroleum exploration/development and petroleum production uses in a way that meets all federal and provincial regulations and requirements. This may include, but is not limited to, referring any requests or development proposals to the Regulatory Affairs Division of the Energy Branch of DIET. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 35 of 70 B.2.7 RESIDENTIAL USES 1B.2.7.1 Overview The Town is mainly rural residential in character. The primary housing type is the single unit dwelling (see 'Illustration 12: Aerial View of Town's Development Pattern'). There are few other forms of housing in the Town, including, for example, Mountain View House (personal care home - institutional), two (2) duplexes (two unit dwellings) located immediately behind Mountain View House on Brake's Lane, and a four-plex (multiple unit dwelling) on provincial Route #440. The most densely developed area of the Town is located in the central portion of the Town, largely defined by the provincial community infilling limits. This is unsurprising, given the location of the original settlement of the Town and the effect of provincial policy associated with the infilling limits. lflustration 12: Aerial View of Town's Development Pattern An analysis of demographic data and existing land use indicates that there is a need for a variety of housing types in the Town to meet the existing and future needs of a range of age groups, household structures, socioeconomic statuses, and persons with disabilities. If the current trend continues, single unit dwellings will be the main form of residential development within the Town. However, as the population ages, there may be an increased need for alternative housing forms that can be more economically viable and sustainable. These include, but are not limited to, personal care homes, double unit dwellings, row houses, multi-unit dwellings, and other housing developments that facilitate cost sharing between residents (e.g. sharing on-site snow clearing, maintenance equipment, hobby gardens). More affordable housing types, such a mini home dwellings and micro home dwellings, may also become increasingly popular for builders as the cost of construction rises-this is particularly the Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 36 of 70 case given effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the intent of Council to promote and facilitate a wide variety of housing forms where residential uses are allowed under the Regulations. In order to further promote diversity in housing options, Council should, where able, work with provincial and federal housing agencies to facilitate the development of affordable housing projects to meet the broad needs of existing and future residents of the Town. Future residential developments should also be directed in a way that avoids potential land use conflict with existing and future incompatible uses. This is achieved through the application of use zones under the Regulations. Future development should also be compatible with the established character of neighbourhoods in the Town. 1B.2.7.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to facilitate a broad range of compatible housing types, forms, and densities throughout the Municipal Planning Area to accommodate a wide range of age groups, family types, persons with disabilities, and socioeconomic statuses. B.2.7.2 (1) As per policy B.2.1.2 (6), encourage new residential uses to locate within the existing built up portion of the Town. This area is generally defined by the provincial community infilling limits outlined in 'Illustration 4: Provincial Community Infilling Limits.' B.2.7.2 (2) Promote and facilitate a range of housing forms and options to meet the broad needs of existing and future residents of the Town. B.2.7.2 (3) Direct future residential development away from existing and future incompatible land uses. B.2.7.2 (4) Facilitate residential development that is compatible with the established character of neighbourhoods. B.2.7.2 (S) Work collaboratively with provincial and federal housing agencies to facilitate the development of affordable housing projects within the Town. 1B.2.7.3 Proposals B.2.7.3 (1) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (5), allow residential uses in the Town through the implementation of a 'Community Development (CD)' use zone, which covers existing developed areas largely defined by the provincial community infilling limits. However, this proposal does not restrict the CD use zone to these infilling limits and Council may in the future consider the extension of the CD use zone through Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 37 of 70 the Regulations amendment process (e.g. rezoning). Residential uses with 5'40Us shall be listed as permitted uses, whereas higher density uses (~SDUs) shall be listed as discretionary uses. 8.2.7.3 (2) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (7), establish a 'Residential (RES)' floating use zone for the potential rezoning of future lands developed for residential subdivision use. As of the initial registration date of the Plan and Regulations in the Gazette, this use zone is not applied to any lands within the Municipal Planning Area. Uses allowed in the RES use zone shall include mainly low density residential uses and other select uses. 8.2.7.3 (3) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (6), prohibit residential uses in the hinterland areas of the Town through the implementation of a 'Rural (R)' use zone. As per proposal B.2.1.3 (8), the expansion of residential uses into these areas may be considered by Council on a case-by-case basis through the Regulations amendment application process (i.e. rezoning process). ~- SCP -~-. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 38 of 70 B.2.8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES IB.2.8.1 Overview The primary employers and businesses within the Town include Templeton Academy (k - 12 school), Mountain View House (personal care home - institutional), and Parsons Take-out and Convenience store (see 'Illustration 12: Parsons Take-out and Convenience). There are also smaller, home-based businesses and remote workers in the Town. Tourism is also an important aspect of the Town's economy. Council continues to pursue partnerships with regional economic development entities to promote the Town as a tourist destination. As outlined in subsection 'B.4.3 Transportation and Commuting' of the Background Report, many residents are employed in Corner Brook or further afield. These outside employers are also critical economic drivers for the Town. Changes in economic activity and employment opportunities within Corner Brook and neighbouring communities thus have an effect on the Town and its residents. There are currently no industrial use developments operating within the Town. This is not surprising, given that most industrial uses would gravitate to the City of Corner Brook, given the level of public servicing, access to employment base, and proximity to other business resources. Given that there is currently no land set aside for industrial use development within the Town-and that the City of Corner Brook contains numerous brownfield redevelopment opportunities on fully serviced lands-it is reasonable to assume that there will be limited to no demand for this form of development in the Town within the lifespan of this Plan. Despite this, the Plan and Regulations should be flexible to potentially accommodate an industrial use development if one is proposed in an appropriate location; and if the development is of an appropriate use and scale as to minimize adverse land use impacts and be compatible with neighbouring land uses. As per proposal B.2.1.3 (6), this Plan proposes to establish a 'Rural (R)' use zone in which industrial uses are- depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of each use-listed as permitted or discretionary uses. As highlighted in subsection 'B.7 Public Participation Summary' of the Background Report, residents have an overall concern with business and economic development in the area, and its impact on retaining and drawing young people. Many residents feel that the Town should leverage and capitalize on its natural assets, such as the waterfront and undeveloped hinterland areas, to spur economic development. This includes promoting ATV and snowmobiling activity; eco-tourism, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and nature watching; and camping, guiding, outfitting, fishing and hunting businesses. Home businesses and home industries are also viewed as important sources of income for residents (e.g. small engine repair, hair salons, convenience stores). In this light, the protection and sustainable use of natural resources should go hand-in-hand with promoting economic development within the Town. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 39 of 70 As the population ages, there will be an increased need for healthcare and other related support services. This may provide an opportunity for commercial enterprises in the area. There will likely be an increased need for home support and transportation services. As outlined in subsection 'B.2.7 Residential Uses,' changing demographics may also result in the need for diversified housing such as additional personal care homes and non-single unit dwellings. Despite economic and demographic challenges, it is the intent of Council to adopt an innovative and supportive approach to promoting and supporting economic development within the Town. This involves working with existing business stakeholder groups and building new business support networks and relationships. It is the intent of Council to focus on leveraging strengths and opportunities to build, attract and retain business. The development of a ten (10) year Economic Development Plan will also help give focus and direction to fostering commercial activity within the Town. Despite the overall promotion of commercial development, Council recognizes that adult establishment uses are not compatible with the existing rural residential character and land use of the Town. It is therefore the intent of Council to prohibit these uses in all use zones. However, adult establishment uses may be considered by Council on a case-by-case basis through the Regulations amendment application process (i.e. rezoning). Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 40 of 70 f B.2.8.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to promote commercial uses in appropriate locations considering transportation · requirements, environmental impact, neighbourhood character and the compatibility of existing and . future surrounding uses. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.8.2 (1) As per policy B.2.1.2 (6), encourage new commercial uses to locate within the existing built up portion of the Town. This area is generally defined by the provincial community infilling limits outlined in 'Illustration 4: Provincial Community Infilling Limits.' 8.2.8.2 (2) Facilitate commercial development that does not negatively impact existing and future residential neighbourhoods or other incompatible uses. B.2.8.2 (3) Utilize natural resources in order to promote outfitting and em-tourism businesses. 8.2.8.2 (4) Strengthen existing and build new networks of business stakeholder groups for increasing business development within the Town. 8.2.8.2 (S) As of the initial registration date of the Plan and Regulations in the Gazette . prohibit adult establishment uses throughout the Municipal Planning Area. Despite this, adult establishment uses may be considered by Council on a case-by-case basis through the Regulations amendment application process (i.e. rezoning). 1B.2.8.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.8.3 ll) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (5), allow commercial uses in the Town through the implementation of a 'Community Development (CD)' use zone, which covers existing developed areas largely defined by the provincial community infilling limits. However, this proposal does not restrict the CD use zone to these infilling limits and Council may in the future consider the extension of the CD use zone through the Regulations amendment process (e.g. rezoning). Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of commercial uses, they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in the CD use zone. B.2.8.3 (2) Allow home businesses and home industries as accessory uses to residential uses through the implementation of specific provisions under subsection 'C.3 Home Businesses and Industries' and use zones of the Regulations. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan {2023-33) Page 41 of 70 B.2.8.3 (3) Develop a ten (10) year Economic Development Plan for the Town, including a detailed analysis of existing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats {SWOT). B.2.8.3 (4) As per proposal B.2.1.3 (6), allow industrial uses in t he Town through the implementation of a 'Rural (R)' use zone, broadly defined as the undeveloped northern interior (north of provincial Route #440) and the coastal southern portion of the Town east of McCarthy's Road. Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of industrial uses, they may be listed as permitted or discretionary uses in the R use zone. ~ SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 42 of 70 8.2.9 PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 1B.2.9.1 Overview The Town is rich in physical environmental features including a pristine coastline, forested areas, wetlands and watercourses. There are no major water bodies within the Town, but the northern interior portion of the Town contains a series of fens with minor, seasonally intermittent watercourses (see 'Illustration 14: Hydrology'). There are a series of water bodies (ponds) north of the Municipal Planning Area, one of which is Meaters Pond (surface water body supply) as discussed in detail under subsection 'B.4 Public and Emergency Safety Services.' .. '" ,.., Legend f :j MPA - Water Bodies " ... ... I I I I I I I I I I I I I ., The watershed and drainage pattern of the Municipal Planning Area is southerly, in which water flows downward from the upper elevation of the hills into the Humber Arm through a series of minor, seasonally intermittent watercourses. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 43 of 70 The natural beauty of the Town is intrinsically linked with economic development opportunities and the overall quality of life of residents and visitors alike. The protection of the coastline, watercourses and wetlands are especially important, as they are an economic lifeline for the community. Tourism, recreation, hunting/trapping activities are all in some way directly or indirectly related to these natural assets. Future development should be guided away from watercourses, wetlands, and other sensitive environmental features. These areas, and adequate buffers therefrom, should be designated and zoned accordingly to protect natural assets from future incompatible uses that may jeopardize the ecological integrity and functioning of these natural systems. As required under the provincial Water Resources Act and associated Policy for Development in Shore Water Zones, any proposed construction within a wetland or water body, or within the shore waters of a water body, requires prior approval from the provincial Water Resources Management Division. Despite that an applicant may obtain a permit from the province for this form of development, Council does not support the infilling of wetlands, piping of watercourses, or the creation of land along the coastline for development purposes. The construction of some buildings or structures along the coastline may also require a permit in accordance wit h the provincial Water Resources Act. It is therefore the intent of Council to forward any development proposal along the coastline to the provincial Water Resources Management Division. Where development along the coastline does not require a permit from the province, Council shall follow t he provincial 'Chapter 14: Environmental Guidelines for Construction and Maintenance of Wharves, Breakwaters, Slipways and Boathouses' when regulating such developments. As was received through the provincial Interdepartmental Land Use Committee (ILUC) referral process, the Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador recommends a 30m development setback from the cliff edge. This recommended development setback is based on twice the average yearly erosion rate, multiplied by 100 (i.e. accounting for a 100-year planning time frame). It is the intent of Council to prohibit the development of main buildings of residential uses and select institutional uses (associated with vulnerable populations) within this buffer, despite the permitted uses and discretionary uses of any underlying use zone. It is also the intent of Council to prohibit any private, on-site septic or drainage infrastructure w ithin this buffer. Depending on the nature, impact and use of any other development proposal within this buffer, Council may require a Geo-Technical Study, prepared by a professional geologist or engineer, prior to issuing a development permit within this 30m cliff edge buffer. Further, and where practical, it is the intent of Council to avoid locating public infrastructure (e.g. public streets and public utilities) within this 30m cliff edge buffer. Global warming and climate change will have an overall negative impact on the Town. Extreme weather events will increase in intensity and be more frequent in nature. Combined with a rise in sea level, this will exacerbate storm surge and coastal rates of erosion. Overland flooding and infrastructure washouts are also expected to increase due to higher precipitation events brought on by extreme weather. It is Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 44 of 70 the intent of Council to conduct a Climate Change Adaptation Study. The findings from this Study will help guide and inform Council on how to avoid and mitigate potential negative effects caused by global warming and climate change. Further, Council encourages and supports environmentally responsible development within the Town. This includes, but is not limited to development proposals that maximize the use of land whilst reducing overall environmental impact, conservation design for subdivisions, and renewable power generation. IB.2.9.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to promote sustainable development in the Municipal Planning Area, whilst . preserving and enhancing sensitive environmental features. ···--- ...................... .. . . .. ........ . It is a policy of Council to: B.2.9.2 ll) Direct high impact land uses away from sensitive environmental features such as coastlines, wetlands, water bodies and watercourses. Where such uses are proposed and are allowed as discretionary uses under the Regulations, it is the intent of Council to require adequate buffers from sensitive environmental features. Adding buffers under this policy is a discretionary decision of Council, which may be added as a condition to the issuance of a development permit. B.2.9.2 (2) Forward any development proposal along the coastline and in the shore water to the provincial Water Resources Management Division for any requirement/issuance of a provincial permit. B.2.9.2 (3) Forward any development proposal along the coastline to the provincial Water Resources Management Division for any requirement/issuance of a provincial permit. B.2.9.2 (4) Where no provincial permit is required under policy B.2.9.2 (3), follow the provincial 'Chapter 14: Environmental Guidelines for Construction and Maintenance of Wharves, Breakwaters, Slipways and Boathouses' when regulating proposed developments along the coastline. B.2.9.2 (5) Avoid natural hazards and protect the coastline by discouraging future development in areas that are susceptible to erosion. Exercising authority of this provision is at the discretion of Council. B.2.9.2 (6) Encourage and support environmentally responsible development, including, but not limited to, development proposals that maximize the use of land whilst reducing overall environmental impact, conservation design for subdivisions, and renewable power generation. B.2.9.2 (7) Consider climate change impacts when assessing applications for development, initiatives and capital works projects . .. SCP -c--..-, Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 45 of 70 B.2.9.2 (8) Forward any development proposal within 15 metres of a water body to the Water Resources Management Division for any requirements/issuance of a provincial permit for infilling. fB.2.9.3 Proposals I It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.9.3 (1) Further to policy B.2.9.2 (1) and as per proposals B.2.1.3 (2) (b) and B.2.1.3 (9), protect environmentally significant and sensitive lands and features through the application of a 'Conservation (C)' future land use class and use zone. Lands designated and zoned C include, but are not limited to, wetlands, watercourses, and buffers therefrom. Uses allowed in the C use zone shall include low impact uses such as, but not limited to, passive parks (public and private), mobile/transient uses, and other select uses. Depending on the nature, scale, and compatibility of other uses in the 'Conservation (C)' future land use class under proposal B.2.1.3 (2)(b), they may be listed as either permitted or discretionary uses in the C use zone. B.2.9.3 (2) Further to policies B.2.9.2 (3) and (5), implement an overlay, 'Cliff Edge Buffer (30ml' on the Future Land Use Classes Map and Zoning Map. Main buildings of residential uses and select institutional uses (associated with vulnerable populations) shall be prohibited within this buffer, despite the permitted uses and discretionary uses of any underlying use zone. Any private, on-site septic or drainage infrastructure shall also be prohibited within this buffer. When considering any other development application within this buffer-and depending on the nature, impact and use of the development proposal-Council may require a Geo-Technical Report, prepared by a professional geologist or engineer, prior to issuing a development permit within this buffer. Council shall also forward any development proposal within this buffer to the Water Resources Management Division to determine any provincial permitting requirements and development recommendations on the protection of the coastline. B.2.9.3 (3) Conduct a Climate Change Adaptation Study. The findings from this Study will help guide and inform Council on how to avoid and mitigate potential negative effects caused by global warming and climate change. B.2.9.3 (4) Further to policy B.2.9.2 (5), and where practical, avoid locating public infrastructure (e.g. public streets and public utilities) within the 30m cliff edge buffer as outlined on the Future Land Use Classes Map and Zoning Map. ~- SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 46 of 70 8.2.10 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL USES IB.2.10.1 Overview The Town's civic and recreational facilities are centralized near the intersection of Route #440 and Forest Hill Road. This area includes the Meadows Sports Complex (covered ice hockey rink), playground, Meadows Community Center and Town Hall, Fire Hall (Meadows Fire Department), community mail boxes, and the Minnie Vallis Memorial Walking Tail (see 'Illustration 15: Civic and Recreational Facilities' and 'Illustration 16: Meadows Sports Complex'). ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 47 of 70 Illustration 16: Meadows Sports Complex The Town also contains numerous non-maintained, informal trails throughout its northern interior (hinterland area). These trails are mainly used for All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), Utility-Terrain Vehicle (UTV), and snowmobile use, but are also used by walkers, hikers, and mountain bikers. A portion of the Newfoundland Snowmobile Federation trail network is located along the northern edge and within the MPA. This is part of a groomed trail network where users are required to hold membership with the Newfoundland Snowmobile Federation. There is also a 5km ATV/UTV/snowmobile trail connecting Meadows to Summerside (see 'Illustration 17: ATV/UTV/Snowmobile from Meadows to Summerside'). Further, all byroads (i.e. municipal public streets) within the Town are now ATV/UTV friendly (see 'Illustration 18: ATV/UTV By-road Sign). Though recreational in nature, this initiative is also to help stimulate tourism and economic development in the Town. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 48 of 70 J/lustration 17: ATV/UTV/Snowmobile Trail from Meadows to Summerside * SCP Illustration 18: ATV/UTV By-road Sign ~ iofiruooi., @ A~/U; FRIENDLY TOWN FOR ALL BY-ROADS Inver n- I have a valid drivers licence ATV/IITV cdllit be l cenced ROUTE 440 ATV u t carry liabiity insurance Speed init as is posted on By-Road N.OT INCLUDED Yiekl ri;it of way to vehicle3 and pedestrians Operate 7:00 Bm to 11 :OD pm ( Dil't bikes are not pernitted on any roads. ) , Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 49 of 70 The Town maintains a public water access to Humber Arm from Marine Drive (Meadows Beach). Meadows Beach is a key recreational resource for the residents of the Town, offering water access for swimming and boating. The Town recently developed a slipway boat launch and piers for public use (see 'Illustration 19: Meadows Beach'). Illustration 19: Meadows Beach ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page SO of 70 Resources pending, Council may consider developing improvements or modest additions to existing recreational facilities. In order to facilitate the efficient coordination and sharing of resources, it is also the intent of Council to increase collaboration with nearby municipalities and schools in offering complementary recreational facilities and the shared use of facilities. Where improvements or additions to existing facilities are implemented, it is the intent of Council to help ensure that initiatives meet the diverse needs of residents, including but not limited to youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities. Where possible, this shall include developing facilities and trails that incorporate universal design principles. ls.2.10.2 Goal and Policies - It is a goal of Council to promote and enhance recreational facilities and public open spaces in the ' · Municipal Planning Area. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.10.2 (1) Maintain and enhance existing municipal lands with recreational facilities for continued public use (e.g. Meadows Sports Complex, Minnie Vallis Memorial Walking Trail, playground, public pier and slipway boat lunch at Meadows Beach). B.2.10.2 (2) Explore community support and feasibility of broadening recreational activities and facilities within the Town. B.2.10.2 (3) Increase collaboration with nearby municipalities and schools in offering complementary recreational facilities and the shared use of facilities. B.2.10.2 (4) Support existing and future recreational facilities and public open spaces that will meet the diverse needs of residents, including but not limited to youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities. ls.2.10.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.10.3 (1) Further to policy B.2.10.2 (2), explore the possibility of conducting a field study to map informal trails throughout the northern interior of the Town, north of Routes #440. Council may then Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 51 of 70 consider protecting these corridors through attaining Crown Lands, and re-designating the corridors on the Future Land Use Classes Map or rezoning on the Zoning Map. B.2.10.3 (2) Further to policy B.2.10.2 (2), explore potential recreational facilities and/or activities that may support the Town as a tourist hub destination. This may take the form of a feasibility a study, which may be housed within or be supplementary to the ten (lOl year Economic Development Plan called for under proposal B.2.8.3 (3l. B.2.10.3 (3) Further to policy B.2.10.2 (4l, develop future recreational facilities and public open spaces that incorporate universal design principles: (al Equitable Use: The design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities. (bl Flexibility in Use: The design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities. (cl Simple and Intuitive Use: Use of the design is easy to understand, regardless of the user's experience, knowledge, language skills, or current concentration level. (dl Perceptible Information: The design communicates necessary information effectively to the user, regardless of ambient conditions or the user's sensory abilities. (el Tolerance for Error: The design minimizes hazards and the adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. (fl Low Physical Effort: The design can be used efficiently and comfortably with minimum fatigue. (gl Size and Space for Approach and Use: Appropriate size and space is provided for approach, reach, manipulation, and use regardless of user's body size, posture, or mobility. B.2.10.3 (4) Acquire land for public open space through the subdivision process, in accordance with t he Regulations, and other means such as purchase, easements, lease agreements, or expropriation. The following will be considered during the process of acquiring land for open space: (al The likely impact on maintenance and property tax costs; (bl Existence of other nearby facilities; (cl Physical suitability for the intended purpose; (dl Potential for integration with existing recreational facilities and public open spaces; and (el Compatibility with existing and proposed adjacent land uses. ~, SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33l Page 52 of 70 8.2.11 ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SITES IB.2.11.1 Overview As of the initial registration date of the Plan in the Gazette, there are no registered archaeological sites or historic buildings within the Town. However, as elaborated under subsection 'B.1 History and Culture' of the Background Report, indigenous Beothuk (including early ancestors of the Beothuk) and Mi'kmaq are known to have resided along the west coast of Newfoundland. There is a Beothuk archaeological site located within the Bay Jllustration 20: Beothuk Archaeology and of Islands area, on the coastline between the Town of Mclvers Activity in Newfoundland and Town of Cox's Cove (see 'illustration 20: Beothuk Archaeology and Activity in Newfoundland' 2). In addition to evidence of the Beothuk, this registered archaeological site (DrBm-01)-which is protected under the provincial Historic Resources Act-has several cultures represented such as the Groswater, Dorset, and possibly Little Passage. It is therefore possible that indigenous populations were located, either permanently or intermittently to hunt and fish, on lands presently defined by the Town. Council recognizes the importance of sites of archaeological and historical significance. The Town will take a proactive and supportive approach in identifying, protecting and preserving any future sites that may discovered. 2 Map from Heritage Newfoundland & Labrador: https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/aboriginal/beothuk-distribution.php. "Map Showing Little Passage Campsites, Beothuk Campsites and Sightings and Beothuk Burials; Illustration by Duleepa Wijayawardhana, ©1998. Based on a map by Cliff George." ~\ SCP ....... c--.. -- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 53 of 70 jB.2.11.2 Goal and Policies It is a goal of Council to support and encourage the protection and preservation of archaeological and . historical sites. It is a policy of Council to: B.2.11.2 (1) Work collaboratively with the Provincial Archaeology Office in helping to identify, protect and preserve any future sites that may be discovered. jB.2.11.3 Proposals , It is a proposal of Council to: B.2.11.3 (1) Refer any public works or major development plan within the Town to the Provincial Archaeology Office for review. In accordance with paragraph 13(1)(a) of the Historic Resources Act and where deemed appropriate by the Provincial Archaeology Office, archaeological surveys may be required by the Provincial Archaeology Office in areas of high potential for discovery prior to development to safeguard any site of historic significance yet to be discovered. B.2.11.3 (2) In accordance with subsection 10(1) of the Historic Resources Act, immediately notify the Provincial Archaeological Office of the discovery of historic resources that has occurred as a result of undertaking any development or land disturbance activity. In accordance with subsection 10(2) of the Historic Resources Act, a person, other than one to whom a permit has been issued under the Historic Resources Act, who discovers an archaeological object or a significant fossil shall not move, destroy, damage, deface, obliterate, alter, add to, mark or interfere with or remove that object or fossil from the province. The Provincial Archaeology Office may issue a temporary stop work order for said development or land disturbance activity in accordance with section 31 of the Historic Resources Act. B.2.11.3 (3) Build awareness in the local builder and developer community of the requirements of the Provincial Archaeology Office regarding the discovery of historic resources. ~- SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 54 of 70 B.2.12 SIGNS IB.2.12.1 Overview Council recognizes the importance of signs for commercial businesses, governmental organizations, non-profit organizations and community events. Signs are an integral part of economic development and distributing community-wide messages. Sign installation constitutes development as defined under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. Signage did not emerge as a contentious issue through the public participation program for the development of this Plan. This is unsurprising given that the Town is primarily rural and residential in character, and that signage is largely associated with commercial uses and developments. However, in order to be prepared for potential, future land use conflict, it is the intent of Council to have robust signage provisions in place to control the future development of signs within the Town. Although the signage provisions in the Regulations shall be robust enough to deal with any type of sign installation, it is the intent of Council to take an overall permissive approach to the regulation of signs within the Town. Despite being permissive, robust signage provisions will help ensure that any future signs are installed in a safe manner that respects neighbourhood character and minimizes land use conflict. The various sign types are listed under 'Appendix C: Use Category Table' of the Regulations. For clarification and ease of use, signs are listed under its own use group in Appendix C. Each sign type is also defined under 'Appendix B: Definitions' of the Regulations. Each use zone under subsection 'E.2 Use Zone Regulations' has its own sign category to indicate permitted, discretionary, and prohibited use. SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 55 of 70 In the 'Community Development {CD)' use zone, for example, all sign types except for billboard signs and electronic message board signs constitute permitted uses. A billboard sign or an electronic message board sign can have a substantial land use impact on neighbouring property owners, therefore it is critical to notify these residents and take their concerns into consideration prior to issuing a development permit. Signage provisions are outlined as a stand-alone section in the Regulations (see subsection 'C.2 Signage' in the Regulations). Signs can create safety hazards such as obstructing the sight-lines of drivers (e.g. a large sign installed at the intersection of streets); creating excessive diversion of the attention of drivers (e.g. through excessive brightness, flashing messages or lights); or being structurally unsafe or placed as a potential obstruction hazard (e.g. portable signs that are lightweight and may be blown into the street). It is therefore the intent of Council to regulate signs in safe manner that helps mitigate and avoid the risk of hazards. Subsection 'C.2.4 Prohibitions' in the Regulations therefore includes a wide range of safety provisions for t he development of signs, which may be updated and amended by Council from time-to- time. Sign installation along provincial streets within the Town is regulated under the provincial Highway Sign Regulations, 1999. As per subsection 5(3) of the regulations, the control lines of provincial authority are within 100m of the centre line of a provincial street within a municipality. This covers a large developable portion of the Town. It is the intent of Council to avoid the duplication of municipal and provincial signage provisions and permits. An amendment was made to the Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 in 2016 to allow municipalities to apply for an exclusion from the regulations. Where Route #440 has a speed limit of 60km/h or less (S0km/h), it is the intent of Council to avail of this provision by applying to the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs for an exclusion from the application of the Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 within the MPA. jB.2.12.2 Goal and Policies . It is a goal of Council to support the development of signs for commercial businesses, governmental - organizations, non-profit organizations and community events by regulating signs in a permissive yet : safe manner. : It is a policy of Council to: ....... ...... .... .. ....................... ........................................ ............................................................................................................ B.2.12.2 (1) Implement robust signage provisions in the Regulations, which prepare the Town for potential, future land use conflict and the enforcement of unsafe signs. B.2.12.2 (2) Outline sign types with high potential for land use conflict as discretionary or prohibited uses in the use zones of the Regulations. SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 56 of 70 JB.2.12.3 Proposals It is a proposal of Council to: ··············-········--- B.2.12.3 (1) Further to proposal B.2.12.2 (2), consider an electronic message board sign as a discretionary use in the 'Community Development (CD)', 'Residential (RES)', and 'Rural (R)' use zones. An electronic message board sign shall constitute a prohibited use in all other use zones. B.2.12.3 (2) Further to proposal B.2.12.2 (2), consider a billboard sign as a discretionary use in the 'Community Development (CD)' and 'Rural (R)' use zones. A billboard sign shall constitute a prohibited use in all other use zones. B.2.12.3 (3) 8.ru21Y., at a future time subsequent to the initial registration of the Plan and Regulations in the Gazette, to the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs for an exclusion from the application of the provincial Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 within the Municipal Planning Area.3 3 If an exclusion is obtained from the Minister in accordance with proposal B.2.13.3 (3), Council must amend the Plan and Regulations in order to apply the Town's signage provisions to the current area of provincial jurisdiction as outlined in the Highway Sign Regulations, 1999. ~ SCP Town of M eadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 57 of 70 C.1 OVERVIEW The Plan serves as the blueprint for the future of the Town for 2023- 2033. However, it is critical that the Plan is put into action through a strategic implementation program. Any growth and development that will occur in the MPA will largely be driven by private investment. The Town's role in implementation is to help guide and shape private investment, and in effect implement the Plan in a cooperative framework with the private sector. Municipal services, regulations, and expenditures are a means to encourage or discourage the extent and form of new development. Successful implementation of the Plan involves: - Effectively administering the Plan and Regulations; - Conducting and implementing recommended studies; - Developing and implementing municipal land assembly programs; and - Adopting a municipal capital works and budgeting program. C.2 ADMINISTRATION OF PLAN AND REGULATIONS C.2.1 DIVISION OF POWERS In order to effectively administer the Plan and Regulations, Council should assign the majority of its operational tasks to an employee of the Town. This employee may also be given delegated authority by Council, pursuant to the Act, to issue orders and render decisions (i.e. approve or reject applications, to develop land in accordance with the Plan and Regulations, and may outline the conditions applicable to that development). Operational tasks include the intake of applications and requests, and fulfillment of administrative requests. Where an employee is given delegated authority under the Act, this would also include the issuance of basic development/building permits for uses and developments that do not warrant discretionary approval from Council (e.g. permitted uses). This approach will help ensure that requests and applications are reviewed, approved, and implemented in a straightforward and timely manner. Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 58 of 70 There are certain types of discretionary approvals that the Delegated Employee shall not issue a development/building permit for. These include applications for discretionary uses, variances, non- conforming uses, and amendments to the Plan and/or Regulations. It is thus important that Council adopt Regulations that make clear the division of powers between the Delegated Employee and Council. This streamlining of areas of jurisdiction, administrative requests and application types will help clarify the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of the Delegated Employee and Council in implementing the Plan and Regulations. C.2.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND PARTICIPATION This Plan was developed through the implementation of a thorough public participation program (see subsection 'B.7 Public Participation Summary' of the Background Report). The requirement of public consultation is detailed under section 14 of the Act. This section requires Council to engage and consult "interested persons, community groups, municipalities, local service districts, regional economic development boards and the departments of the government of the province." Section 25 requires Council to implement the same consultation process under section 14 for an amendment to the Plan. The Act and Minister's Development Regulations also require the Town to engage and consult the public when rendering decisions on certain planning applications (e.g. discretionary uses, variances, non- conforming uses). These requirements must be reflected in the authority's Development Regulations; and are thus summarized in subsection 'A.2.2.12 Public Notice and Written Comments' of the Regulations. However, the legislative requirements for discretionary applications and amendments should be viewed as a minimum in conducting public participation for substantive developments and community-wide planning initiatives. Involving residents prior to the formal application stage and legislative process is an opportunity to promote community-based design and may help align the interests and goals of residents, community stakeholder groups, developers, and Council alike. The successful implementation of this Plan will thus hinge on the degree of involvement of residents and community stakeholder groups in helping shape the future of the Town. C.2.3 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS A clear, concise, and understandable development review and approval process under the Regulations is required for the successful implementation of this Plan. As outlined in subsection 'C.2.1 Division of Powers,' Council should delegate as much decision-making authority as possible to the Delegated Employee to help expedite the day-to-day operations of development matters within the Town. The Regulations should be viewed as an initial structure for framing out the development review and approval process. As the implementation period of this Plan progresses, the Delegated Employee and Council may require the creation of additional application forms, standard operating procedures, and policies of Council to help improve service levels and operational efficiencies. ~- SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 59 of 70 C.2.4 PERFORMANCE-BASED DISCRETIONARY DECISION-MAKING The provincial legislative planning framework in Newfoundland and Labrador affords Council with broad discretionary powers to regulate development for the health and well-being of residents in the MPA. As opposed to other provincial contexts, property owners do not have as-of-right 4 development rights. Despite that a proposed development meets all the development provisions of the Regulations, Council retains the right to refuse the proposal if there is justification that the development is not in harmony with the policies and proposals of the Plan. These overarching discretionary powers are implemented through subsection 'A.2.2.7 Refusal or Conditions - Council' of the Regulations. However, Council is expected to act in good faith when making discretionary decisions on development applications. Refusing a proposed development or adding conditions to a development permit (or approval in principle request) must include reasons in writing that are based on provisions of the Plan and Regulations. This is required in accordance with subsection 35(1)(g) of the Act and is implemented through subsection 'A.2.1.6 Refusal or Conditions - Delegated Employee' of the Regulations. In making discretionary decisions, Council should adopt a consistent and methodical process for considering each application. Adopting a performance-based approach allows Council to assess the proposal based on the specific nature, scale, and land use context of the proposed use and development. 'Appendix C: Performance-based Rubric' is included as a tool to help Council in exercising discretionary decision-making authority-specifically when making a discretionary decision to refuse or add conditions to a development permit. The rubric is divided into three sections: 1. Potential for Nuisance; 2. Neighbourhood Compatibility; and 3. Policies and Proposals of the Municipal Plan. The proposed development is assessed for each category. Depending on the number of points scored by the proposed development, Council may refuse or approval the development application. This structured approach will help ensure that Council is exercising its discretionary, decision-making authority in a consistent and structured manner. The results of the rubric assessment may also be used to supply to the applicant in justifying the decision of Council, thus fulfilling the above-noted requirements of the Act. C.2.5 PROFESSIONAL ADVICE AND CERTIFICATION The implementation of the Plan and Regulations may require the occasional professional consultant to give advice and certify plans, reports, or other documents. In accordance with subsection 13(1) of the 4 In other provincial jurisdictions, a landowner has an entitled right to develop their land if it can be demonstrated that all zoning regulations are met (this is referred to as "as-of-right" development). In Newfoundland and Labrador, and despite meeting all the zoning regulations, Council can (as per its Municipal Plan and Development Regulations) exercise ultimate discretion to refuse any application insofar as the discretionary decision is supported by Municipal Plan policy (see subsection 'A.2.2.7 Refusal or Conditions - Council' of the Regulations). ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 60 of 70 Act, "A plan and development regulations made under this Act and amendments to them shall be certified by a person who is a fellow or full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners" - an FCIP or MCIP professional planner, respectively. A Plan amendment application or Regulations amendment application therefore requires the certification of an MCIP or FCIP professional planner. As a part of rendering services to Council, certification encompasses professional planning advice on whether or not the proposed amendment meets the intent of the Plan and detailed provisions of the Regulations. Additional information or study may be required by an employee of the Town or Council to evaluate the impact of a proposed development on the: i. Town's infrastructure including, but not limited to, the required upgrading of public streets and public utilities; ii. Compatibility with surrounding land uses; iii. Established character of the immediate neighbourhood; iv. Health, safety, and general well-being of residents of adjacent properties, the immediate neighbourhood, or the Town as a whole; and v. Natural environment, which may include, but is not limited to, steep slopes, watercourses, water bodies, watersheds, water supplies, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. The Delegated Employee or Council may therefore require the submission of certified reports or studies prepared by professionals including, but not limited to, planners, engineers, geologists, surveyors, or landscape architects. Where the initiative or proposal is not driven by Council, the cost of such reports or studies should be borne by the applicant. This provision is implemented in further detail through subsection 'A.2.1.3 Requirement for Additional Information or Study' of the Regulations. ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 61 of 70 C.3 RECOMMENDED STUDIES AND INITIATIVES There are numerous studies and initiatives called for throughout the proposals of Council under subsection 'B.2 Land Use Goals, Policies and Proposals.' Although the Plan is the overarching blueprint for the future direction of the Town, supporting studies and initiatives help realize the goals and objectives therein. A summary from subsection B.2 is outlined in the following table. Proposal Study or Initiative Professional 8.2.4.3 (2) Emergency Measures Plan NA 8.2.5.3 (2) Antenna Systems Siting Protocol Planner (FCIP or MCIP) 8.2.8.3 (3) Economic Development Plan (10-year) Economic Development Officer (Ee. D.; Economic Developers Association of Canada) 8.2.9.3 (3) Climate Change Adaptation Study Planner (FCIP or MCIP) 8.2.10.3 (1) Delineation of and Protection of Informal Trails Planner (FCIP or MCIP) 8.2.10.3 (2) Recreational Hub Feasibility Study Planner (FCIP or MCIP) 8.2.12.3 (5) Application to the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Planner (FCIP or MCIP) Affairs for Exclusion from the Provincial Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 within the Municipal Planning Area It is important to note that Council is not obligated to complete any study or initiative outlined in the Plan. Further, the summary of proposed studies and initiatives is not exhaustive; Council may retain professional consultants or other researchers and individuals to conduct studies or implement initiatives on behalf of the Town. C.4 MUNICIPAL LAND ASSEMBLY PROGRAM In order to implement certain policies and proposals of the Plan, Council may need to develop and implement a municipal land assembly program for certain projects or initiatives. Council may attain land through various means such as private sale and purchase, expropriation, granting of Crown Lands, or requiring land for public open space through the subdivision process (see subsection 'D.8 Land for Public Open Space' in the Regulations). However, Council is given specific authority under the Municipalities Act, 1999 to attain, use, and expropriate lands for intended purposes. In accordance with subsection 201(2) of the Municipalities Act, 1999, Council must receive ministerial approval prior to attaining lands that are not required for the necessary operations of Council (e.g. economic development initiatives). As per section 9 of the Lands Act, the Minister may grant lands up to l0ha in area to the Town-free of charge, but with an administration fee-for an undertaking that is in the public interest, which does not Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 62 of 70 include economic development purposes. The granting of Crown Lands in excess of 10ha requires the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council. Part IX of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 and Part X of the Municipalities Act, 1999 outline the powers of expropriation that may be exercised by Council. Each expropriation request requires approval from the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs. In general, Council may expropriate lands for public parks and trails and the regular operations of the Town (e.g. acquiring lands for new streets, widening existing streets, or for new municipal facilities or infrastructure). Council is not permitted to exercise expropriation powers for economic development purposes. C.S MUNICIPAL CAPITAL WORKS AND BUDGETING PROGRAM Where and how Council chooses to spend funds each year can have a significant impact on the future development of the Town. Developing a municipal capital works and budgeting program will help Council plan and prioritize annual expenditures. Funds should be strategically allocated in a manner that helps achieve the policies and proposals outlined under subsection 'B.2 Land Use Goals, Policies and Proposals.' Further, it is the intent of Council to apply for and avail of funding from the provincial, Municipal Capital Works program in order to help implement this Plan. ,. SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 63 of 70 Appendix A: Amendments Municipal Plan Amendments Format: MPA-YYYY-## Section and/or Development Regulations Schedule Amended Amendments Format: DRA-YYYY-## Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 64 of 70 Section and/or Gazette Schedule Amended Registration Date (Legal Effect) Appendix B: Future Land Use Classes and Use Zones Note: The following table summarizes the future land use classes (see attached Future Land Use Classes Map) and subsidiary use zones (see the Zoning Map of the 'Development Regulations (2023-33)'). Future Development (D) Land Use Classes Land Use Zones Community Development (CD) SCP -~""'-- I Rural (R) I Residential (RES) Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 65 of 70 Conservation (C) Conservation (C) Appendix C: Performance-based Rubric Overview: The following performance-based rubric is intended as a guide to assist Council in making discretionary decisions for development applications (e.g. refusing a permitted use; refusing or adding conditions to a discretionary use, variance, or non-conforming use application). However, the rubric need not be used by Council in making discretionary decisions. This rubric should not be used for rendering a decision on a Plan amendment application or Regulations amendment application (subsection 'A.2.2.11 Amendment to Plan and/or Regulations'). A decision to refuse an amendment application need not be justified by Council and cannot be appealed by the applicant under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. How to Use the Rubric: The rubric is designed to help Council rationalize a discretionary decision. Each category is assigned a weighted value between 1 (undesirable) and 5 (desirable). There are three sections for performance- based assessment: 1. Potential for Nuisance; 2. Neighbourhood Compatibility; and 3. Policies and Proposals of the Municipal Plan In order for the proposed development to be approved by Council, the proposal must attain a 'pass' in each section. In order to attain a pass in each section, the proposed development must score: 1. No less than 3 in any applicable category; and 2. A total of 4 X (# of applicable categories). Depending on the nature of the proposed development and surrounding land use context, not all categories will apply. Council will have to make this initial determination of which categories are 'Applicable (A)' or 'Not Applicable (NA).' Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 66 of 70 1. Potential for Nuisance Applicable (A) or Nuisance Category 1 2 3 4 5 Not Applicable (High) (Med-High) (Med) (Med-Low) (Low) (NA) Dust 5 Noise 5 Odour7 Light Pollution8 Vibration 9 Note: The temporory construction of structures ond buildings should not be included in this onolysis, os the effects of which ore temporory in noture and not o port of the ongoing use of the development. 5 E.g. Dust from an industriol use or commercio/ - outomative establishment use 6 E.g. Noise from traffic or trucking, animals, indoor or outdoor entertoinment use 7 E.g. Odour from industrial use processes or ogriculturol - forge scale use 8 E.g. Light trespass from an illuminated porking lot, electronic messoge boord or back-lit signs 9 E.g. Vibration from mine or minerol working uses, or commerciol wind form ~- SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 67 of 70 2. Neighbourhood Compatibility Applicable (A) or Compatibility 1 2 3 4 5 Not Applicable Category (Low) (Med-Low) (Med) (Med-High) (High) (NA) Public Support10 Nature and Intensity of Use 11 Building/ Structure Massing and Height1 2 Building Architectural Style 13 Alignment of Development14 10 As determined through feedback from the public notice and consultation requirements, which are summarized under subsection 'A.2.2.12 Public Notice and Written Comments' of the Regulations. 11 'Nature and scale of use' refers to how the proposed use is compatible with neighbouring properties. (E.g. On the whole, does Council feel the proposed use would positively or negatively change the character of the neighbourhood?) 12 'Building/ structure massing' refers to how the proposed development is within reasonable range of the footprints and heights of neighbouring buildings and structures. (E.g. Would the proposed development dominate over neighbouring small scale structures and buildings?) 13 'Building architectural style' refers to how the proposed building is in harmony with the architectural styles of neighbouring buildings. 14 'Alignment of development' refers to how the proposed structure or building generally aligns with neighbouring developments. (E.g. Does the proposed development meet the requirements of subsection 'B.11 Building and Structure Line Setback' of the Regulations? Are porches, stairs, and decks in general alignment of one another, thus contributing or detracting from the established character of the neighbourhood and streetscape ?) Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 68 of 70 3. Policies and Proposals of the Municipal Plan Applicable (A) or Land Use Goals, 1 2 3 4 5 Not Applicable Policies and Proposal (Low) (Med-Low) (Med) (Med-High) (High) (NA) Section of Municipal Plan (B.2) B.2.1 Overall Development Strategy B.2.2 Legal Non- conforming Uses B.2.3 Public Streets and the Subdivision of Lands B.2.4 Public and Safety Emergency Services B.2.5 Public Utilities 8.2.6 Hinterland Areas 8.2.7 Residential Uses 8.2.8 Economic Development, Commercial and Industrial Uses B.2.9 Protection of the Natural Environment 8.2.10 Open Space and Recreational Uses B.2.11 Archaeological and Historical Sites B.2.12 Signs Note: Where 1 (Low) or 2 (Med-Low) is assigned ta any category, Council should elaborate by specifying and explaining which policies or proposals are not aligned with the proposed development as per the following template. Category: _____ (e.g. B.2.1) ~ SCP Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 69 of 70 Policy or Proposal: _____ (e.g. B.2.1.2 (1)) Reason(s) why the proposed development is not aligned with the policy or proposal: Category: _____ (e.g. B.2.1) Policy or Proposal: (e.g. B.2.1.2 (1)) Reason(s) why the proposed development is not aligned with the policy or proposal: Category: _____ (e.g. B.2.1) Policy or Proposal: (e.g. B.2.1.2 (1)) Reason(s) why the proposed development is not aligned with the policy or proposal: ,. SCP --- Town of Meadows Municipal Plan (2023-33) Page 70 of 70