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Municipal Plan
2022-2032
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Town of Old Perlican
CONTACT INFORMATION
Neil Dawe -- President
100 LeMarchant Road, St. John's, NL A1C 21-12
P. 709.738.2500 F. 709.738.2499
[email protected] tractconsulting_com
TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2022-2032
Under the authority of Section 16, Section 17 and Section 18 of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act 2000, the Town Council of Old Perlican:
a) Adopted the Town of Old Perlican Municipal Plan, 2022-2032 on the 3rd day of October,
2023;
b) Gave notice of the adoption of Municipal Plan, 2022-2032 by advertisement inserted on
the 2nd day of December, 2023 and the 9th day of December, 2023 in the newspaper,
the Telegram; and posted on Facebook and posters were put up at the Post Office,
Foodland, Gasland and Tizzard's Quick Stop;
c) Scheduled the 19th day of December, 2023 at the Old Perlican Town Hall, for the holding
of a public hearing to consider objections and submissions to the Municipal Plan, 2022-
2032.
Now under the authority of Section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town
Council of Old Perlican approves the Municipal Plan, 2022-2032, as adopted.
SIGNED AND SEALED this jday of ' 11181
2024.
Mayor:
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Town Manager:
N(r , Ci.o,r\M4 --U-303-)4\
(Council Seal)
Municipal Plan/Amendment
REGISTERED
Number 3595 -
2014
Date
2-0
2021f -
Signature 141361",..t/L,401
TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2022-2032
Under the authority of Section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town Council
of Town of Old Perlican adopts the Town of Old Perlican Municipal Plan.
Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Old Perlican on the 3rd day of October, 2023
Signed and sealed this
3
day of
, 2024.
Mayor:
Town Manager:
(Council Seal)
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Municipal Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
MCIP:
Member, Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1
1.1 The Purpose of the Municipal Plan
1
1.2
Authority
1
1.3
The Municipal Planning Process
2
1.4
Organization of the Plan
3
2.0 COMMUNITY VISION AND OBJECTIVES
5
2.1 Community Vision
5
2.2
Community Objectives: Healthy community, viable economy and environmental
sustainability
5
2.3
Municipal Governance
8
2.4
Municipal Services
8
3.0 LAND USE CLASSES AND POLICIES
11
3.1 Interpretation
11
3.1.1 Land Use Classes
11
3.1.2 Permitted, Discretionary and prohibited uses
12
3.1.3 Accessory Uses & Buildings and Home Businesses
12
3.1.4 Future Land Use Map
13
3.2
Commercial Land Use Class Policies
13
3.3
Conservation Land Use Class Policies
14
3.4
Industrial Land Use Class Policies
16
3.5
Mixed Use Land Use Class Policies
17
3.6
Public Institutional Land Use Class Policies
18
3.7
Residential Land Use Class
19
3.8
Rural Land Use Class Policies
22
4.0 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT & PROVINCIAL INTEREST POLICIES
25
4.1 General Development Policies
25
4.2
Provincial Interest Policies
30
5.0 IMPLEMENTATION
33
4.1 Development Regulations
33
4.2
Amendments to the Plan
33
4.3
Review of the Plan
34
APPENDIX A: BACKGROUND REPORT
35
TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
37
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
The Purpose of the Municipal Plan
The purpose of the Municipal Plan, 2022-2032 is to enable the community to pursue sustainable
choices to meet the needs of the Town for the next 10 years. This updated Municipal Plan shall
replace the current Municipal Plan, 2009.
This updated plan provides an up to date policy framework to influence, manage, and regulate
future growth and change in the Town of Old Perlican.
1.2
Authority
The Municipal Plan and Development Regulations are legal documents created under the
authority of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. They apply throughout the Municipal
Planning Area established under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. The Municipal
Planning Area boundary is the same as the Municipal Area boundary under the Municipalities
Act, 1999.
The policies and development requirements contained in the documents and mapping are
binding upon the Town Council, residents and on any person undertaking a development within
the Municipal Planning Area boundary (Section 12 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000).
The Municipal Plan guides the future growth and physical improvement of the Town by
identifying locations and setting out policies for various types of land use development. These
locations are shown as land use designations on the Future Land Use map found in Appendix A.
The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 requires the preparation of Development Regulations
to ensure that land is controlled and used in compliance with the Plan (Section 35); these form a
separate companion document to the plan. The Development Regulations enable the Council to
administer the policies of the Municipal Plan. The policies and development requirements
contained in the documents and mapping are binding upon the Town Council, residents and on
any person undertaking a development within the Municipal Planning Area boundary (Section
12 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000).
The Municipal Plan authorizes Council to prevent the undertaking of any development that
contravenes a policy stated in the Municipal Plan.
The Municipal Plan 2022-2032 that comes into legal effect upon publication of the notice of
registration in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, and at that point the Municipal Plan,
1984-1994, is repealed and replaced by the new Municipal Plan, 2022-2032.
1
1.4
Organization of the Plan
The Municipal Plan is organized into five chapters:
-
Chapter 1 sets the legal context of the planning process;
-
Chapter 2 sets out the Vision of the Town of Old Perlican and the and Objectives
(Section 13) to achieve that vision that apply generally throughout the community;
-
Chapter 3 sets out the Land Use Policies, by land use classification (as required under
Section 13 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000); and,
-
Chapter 4 sets out the policies related to the General regulations to be addressed in the
Development Regulations and specific Provincial Government requirements that were
highlighted in the Interdepartmental Land Use Committee report that apply throughout
the Municipal Planning Area as relevant to development in any land use designation or
zone; and,
-
Chapter 5 sets out the approach to the implementation of the Municipal Plan.
In the appendices, specific provincial policies that were referenced in the Interdepartmental
Land Use Committee requirements are provided in Appendix A; and the Future Land Use Map in
Appendix B indicates the land use designations corresponding to the land use policies set out in
the plan.
3
1
1
2.0 Community Vision and Objectives
The community vision articulates the overarching goal of the Municipal Plan reflecting the
aspirations and needs of the residents of the Town of Old Perlican.
The vision and objectives are implemented through the policies set out in Chapter 3 which shall
provide a sustainable framework for the land use and development policies that shall be
administered through the Development Regulations.
2.1
Community Vision
The Town of Old Perlican Municipal Plan Review process is mindful of the Community Vision as
set out the Town's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan:
The Town of Old Perlican's vision to achieve community sustainability into the future
requires that the town must enhance and improve the quality of life for all residents by
providing infrastructure and services to insure Old Perlican continues as the thriving
economic hub of the Bay de Verde Peninsula.
2.2
Community Objectives: Healthy community, viable economy and
environmental sustainability
The objectives for a clean and safe sustainable healthy community include:
1) Provide a pleasant, healthy, and safe living and working environment in Old Perlican;
2) Develop community identity and pride by creating opportunities to celebrate the Town's
heritage, culture, people and landscape through a preservation and development of local
heritage and archaeological resources;
3) Manage future growth in an orderly manner that:
a. ensures that land uses are properly allocated so that conflicts between non-
compatible uses are avoided;
b. creates a balanced and attractive community by considering its physical
characteristics and location; and,
c. ensures the economic use of municipal services.
4) To achieve a balance between the operations and expansion of the fish plants, the needs of
nearby residents and business operators, the preservation and development of nearby
heritage and cultural and recreational sites and other users of the same general
harbourfront area;
5) To provide recreation needs of the community for both indoor facilities and outdoor
activities in open space, parks and trails;
1
4) Develop a business-friendly environment while striving to maintain current levels of
business service and attract new developments to the town.
5) To facilitate home-based businesses by including provisions regarding home business
opportunities in the regulations that shall help residents augment their income, such as,
providing products for seasonal tourism, without detriment to the primary permitted use;
6) To ensure compatibility of non-residential and residential development in a Town with of
the size and geography of Old Perlican through buffers, such as physical structures,
landscaping, or separation distances;
7) Facilitate promotion of the Town of Old Perlican as a tourist attraction by providing land for
development of tourism facilities and attractions, and protecting the natural assets
contributing to tourism, such as built heritage, archaeological sites, viewscapes and
shorefront natural setting.
The objectives for environmental sustainability include:
1) Ensure the protection of the natural environment in and around the community;
2) Ensuring ongoing maintenance and improvements are made to water and sewer
services;
3) To preserve scenic views of the shoreline and hills recognizing their value to residents and
visitors for recreation and tourism, and the preservation of the rural character of the Town;
4) To protect naturally significant areas, such as:
a. water bodies including buffers around ponds, shorelines, and wetlands, and flood
plain lands,
b. lands recognized by Council as having natural significance;
c. lands that contribute to important ecological functions; and,
d. lands containing other natural physical features which are desirable for open space
use for parks and trails, or preservation in a natural state.
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Municipal Plan
2022-2032
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Town of Old Perlican
CONTACT INFORMATION
Neil Dawe -- President
100 LeMarchant Road, St. John's, NL A1C 2H2
P. 709.738.2500 F 709/38.2499
[email protected] tractconsulting_com
TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2022-2032
Under the authority of Section 16, Section 17 and Section 18 of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act 2000, the Town Council of Old Perlican:
a) Adopted the Town of Old Perlican Municipal Plan, 2022-2032 on the 3rd day of October,
2023;
b) Gave notice of the adoption of Municipal Plan, 2022-2032 by advertisement inserted on
the 2nd day of December, 2023 and the 9th day of December, 2023 in the newspaper,
the Telegram; and posted on Facebook and posters were put up at the Post Office,
Foodland, Gasland and Tizzard's Quick Stop;
c) Scheduled the 19th day of December, 2023 at the Old Perlican Town Hall, for the holding
of a public hearing to consider objections and submissions to the Municipal Plan, 2022-
2032.
Now under the authority of Section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town
Council of Old Perlican approves the Municipal Plan, 2022-2032, as adopted.
SIGNED AND SEALED this 3 day of
2024.
Mayor:
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Town Manager:
mt , Q.L.u.A3 --up
(Council Seal)
Municipal Plan/Amendment
REGISTERED
Number 3595 --0004-2014
Date
2-0 0 e,1-
signature ki l a/6"," 01.".401
TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
MUNICIPAL PLAN, 2022-2032
Under the authority of Section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town Council
of Town of Old Perlican adopts the Town of Old Perlican Municipal Plan.
Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Old Perlican on the 3rd day of October, 2023
Signed and sealed this
3
day of -5
, 2024.
Mayor:
Town Manager: . S.4
c10-Nt.
"*k) eLW
(Council Seal)
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CERTIFICATION
I certify that the attached Municipal Plan has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
MCIP:
Member, Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP)
MY
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1
1.1 The Purpose of the Municipal Plan
1
1.2
Authority
1
1.3
The Municipal Planning Process
2
1.4
Organization of the Plan
3
2.0 COMMUNITY VISION AND OBJECTIVES
5
2.1 Community Vision
5
2.2
Community Objectives: Healthy community, viable economy and environmental
sustainability
5
2.3
Municipal Governance
8
2.4
Municipal Services
8
3.0 LAND USE CLASSES AND POLICIES
11
3.1 Interpretation
11
3.1.1 Land Use Classes
11
3.1.2 Permitted, Discretionary and prohibited uses
12
3.1.3 Accessory Uses & Buildings and Home Businesses
12
3.1.4 Future Land Use Map
13
3.2
Commercial Land Use Class Policies
13
3.3
Conservation Land Use Class Policies
14
3.4
Industrial Land Use Class Policies
16
3.5
Mixed Use Land Use Class Policies
17
3.6
Public Institutional Land Use Class Policies
18
3.7
Residential Land Use Class
19
3.8
Rural Land Use Class Policies
22
4.0 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT & PROVINCIAL INTEREST POLICIES
25
4.1 General Development Policies
25
4.2
Provincial Interest Policies
30
5.0 IMPLEMENTATION
33
4.1 Development Regulations
33
4.2
Amendments to the Plan
33
4.3
Review of the Plan
34
APPENDIX A: BACKGROUND REPORT
35
TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
37
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
1.0 SETTING THE CONTEXT
1
1.1 Introduction
1
1.2 The Geography and History of Old Perlican
2
1.2.1 Location and Natural Setting
2
1.2.2 Historic Influences on the Built Community
3
1.3
The Current Municipal Plan (In Effect)
5
1.3
Community Site Observations
6
1.3.1 Community survey prior to site visit
6
1.3.2 Community site visit
15
1.4
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
18
2.0 PROFILE OF THE PEOPLE OF OLD PERLICAN
21
2.1 Population and Demographic Trends
21
2.2
Education, Mobility, Employment and Income
25
3.0 SHAPING DEVELOPMENT: LAND USE PATTERNS & FUTURE OPTIONS
30
3.1 Residential Development
30
3.2
Employment-Generating Land: Commercial
34
3.3
Employment-Generating Land: Industrial
35
3.4
Environmental Protection
37
3.5
Open Space, Parks and Trails
38
3.6
Town Centre
39
3.7
Public Institutional
40
3.8
Protected Water Supplies
40
3.9
Rural
40
3.10 Land Use Planning Objectives
41
4.0 THE ROLE OF THE MUNICIPALITIY
43
4.1 Town Operations and Finances
43
4.2
Engineering Infrastructure and Services
44
APPENDIX A:: THE PLANNING PROCESS
45
1.
Role and Purpose of Municipal Plan
45
2.
Municipal Plan Content
45
3.
Development Regulations
46
4.
Consultation and Comments
47
5.
Process for Adoption, Approval and Registration of the Municipal Plan
48
6.
Administration, Legal Effect and Authority of Municipal Plan
49
7.
Relationship to Other Plans and Legislation
49
APPENDIX B: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION POLICIES
51
APPENDIX C: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
67
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
The Purpose of the Municipal Plan
The purpose of the Municipal Plan, 2022-2032 is to enable the community to pursue sustainable
choices to meet the needs of the Town for the next 10 years. This updated Municipal Plan shall
replace the current Municipal Plan, 2009.
This updated plan provides an up to date policy framework to influence, manage, and regulate
future growth and change in the Town of Old Perlican.
1.2
Authority
The Municipal Plan and Development Regulations are legal documents created under the
authority of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. They apply throughout the Municipal
Planning Area established under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. The Municipal
Planning Area boundary is the same as the Municipal Area boundary under the Municipalities
Act, 1999.
The policies and development requirements contained in the documents and mapping are
binding upon the Town Council, residents and on any person undertaking a development within
the Municipal Planning Area boundary (Section 12 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000).
The Municipal Plan guides the future growth and physical improvement of the Town by
identifying locations and setting out policies for various types of land use development. These
locations are shown as land use designations on the Future Land Use map found in Appendix A.
The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 requires the preparation of Development Regulations
to ensure that land is controlled and used in compliance with the Plan (Section 35); these form a
separate companion document to the plan. The Development Regulations enable the Council to
administer the policies of the Municipal Plan. The policies and development requirements
contained in the documents and mapping are binding upon the Town Council, residents and on
any person undertaking a development within the Municipal Planning Area boundary (Section
12 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000).
The Municipal Plan authorizes Council to prevent the undertaking of any development that
contravenes a policy stated in the Municipal Plan.
The Municipal Plan 2022-2032 that comes into legal effect upon publication of the notice of
registration in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette, and at that point the Municipal Plan,
1984-1994, is repealed and replaced by the new Municipal Plan, 2022-2032.
1
1.3
The Municipal Planning Process
The process for preparing a plan is set out in Part III of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
(Sections 14 -- 25) and it can only be undertaken by a certified planner in good standing with the
Canadian Institute of Planners.
A background report was prepared to inform the Municipal Plan review. It provides the key
findings of statistical research, community site visits and discussions with the Town staff and
Council, a questionnaire to elicit resident preferences and concerns, information gleaned from
Provincial agencies and community representatives, including public consultation.
The background report contains a review of land use, development and infrastructure servicing
issues, and a socio-economic profile of the Town of Old Perlican. As well, an analysis was
undertaken of the 1984 planning documents and mapping. The background report provides the
foundation for preparation of the plan update. It can be found in Appendix A.
As part of the planning process, the Local Governance and Land Use Planning Division circulates
the proposed planning documents and mapping to other government agencies through the
Interdepartmental Land Use Committee (ILUC). These specific requirements are also integrated
into the planning documents. As this ILUC report is an internal government document, it
cannot be reproduced in the Municipal Plan.
An important part of this process is the public consultation requirements which ensure that
residents and stakeholders have adequate access to information regarding land use and
development regulation proposals including an adequate opportunity to respond to these
proposals. There are a minimum of three key opportunities for public participation:
1. at the outset of the plan review project to solicit ideas and concerns of residents,
stakeholders, business owners, Council and Town staff; This effort included a
community survey with 101 responses session (summarized in the background report)
and a public consultation on September 23, 2020;
2. when the draft proposed planning documents and maps were prepared, another public
consultation session was held on September 28, 2021 for comments; then the
document and maps were made ready for provincial review under Section 15; and,
3. the Public Hearing is the next opportunity for objections or submissions to be
submitted to a public hearing commissioner regarding the planning documents and
maps released from the Section 15 review and adopted by Council.
The Municipal Plan must address the future land use and development of the Municipal
Planning Area for a 10-year period. The Municipal Plan must be reviewed every five years
(Section 28), and reviewed comprehensively again at 10 years' time as the scope of the plan is
required to anticipate the needs of the Town of Old Perlican for a 10-year period.
Amendments can be made the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations at any time.
Amendments must follow the procedure (Sections 14-25) set out in the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, 2000 (Section 25).
A Resolution of Council alone cannot amend (or circumvent) a requirement contained in the
Municipal Plan or Development Regulations.
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1.4
Organization of the Plan
The Municipal Plan is organized into five chapters:
-
Chapter 1 sets the legal context of the planning process;
-
Chapter 2 sets out the Vision of the Town of Old Perlican and the and Objectives
(Section 13) to achieve that vision that apply generally throughout the community;
-
Chapter 3 sets out the Land Use Policies, by land use classification (as required under
Section 13 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000); and,
-
Chapter 4 sets out the policies related to the General regulations to be addressed in the
Development Regulations and specific Provincial Government requirements that were
highlighted in the Interdepartmental Land Use Committee report that apply throughout
the Municipal Planning Area as relevant to development in any land use designation or
zone; and,
-
Chapter 5 sets out the approach to the implementation of the Municipal Plan.
In the appendices, specific provincial policies that were referenced in the Interdepartmental
Land Use Committee requirements are provided in Appendix A; and the Future Land Use Map in
Appendix B indicates the land use designations corresponding to the land use policies set out in
the plan.
3
2.0 Community Vision and Objectives
The community vision articulates the overarching goal of the Municipal Plan reflecting the
aspirations and needs of the residents of the Town of Old Perlican.
The vision and objectives are implemented through the policies set out in Chapter 3 which shall
provide a sustainable framework for the land use and development policies that shall be
administered through the Development Regulations.
2.1
Community Vision
The Town of Old Perlican Municipal Plan Review process is mindful of the Community Vision as
set out the Town's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan:
The Town of Old Perlican's vision to achieve community sustainability into the future
requires that the town must enhance and improve the quality of life for all residents by
providing infrastructure and services to insure Old Perlican continues as the thriving
economic hub of the Bay de Verde Peninsula.
2.2
Community Objectives: Healthy community, viable economy and
environmental sustainability
The objectives for a clean and safe sustainable healthy community include:
1) Provide a pleasant, healthy, and safe living and working environment in Old Perlican;
2) Develop community identity and pride by creating opportunities to celebrate the Town's
heritage, culture, people and landscape through a preservation and development of local
heritage and archaeological resources;
3) Manage future growth in an orderly manner that:
a. ensures that land uses are properly allocated so that conflicts between non-
compatible uses are avoided;
b. creates a balanced and attractive community by considering its physical
characteristics and location; and,
c. ensures the economic use of municipal services.
4) To achieve a balance between the operations and expansion of the fish plants, the needs of
nearby residents and business operators, the preservation and development of nearby
heritage and cultural and recreational sites and other users of the same general
ha rbourfront area;
5) To provide recreation needs of the community for both indoor facilities and outdoor
activities in open space, parks and trails;
5
6) To ensure sufficient lands for public institutional services that serve the needs of the
community and region;
7) To enable the use of alternative renewable energy sources, such as, wind and solar energy,
and promote the development of industries that use clean renewable sources of energy.
8) To apply healthy community principles in evaluating development applications and
infrastructure renewal:
a. 'People First' design --Emphasize human-scale and quality-of-life features such as
'walkability' (active transportation) to recreation, parks and trails, and shopping
services.
b. Foster varied urban environment that is laid out to make social engagement easy
recognizing that mentally, emotionally and socially healthy people require full lives of
rich and dynamic engagement;
c. Keep Nature in the built-up urban areas: Green design, parks, open space and
landscaping enhances everyday life (biophilic design);
d. Develop paths, walkways and trails to connect different neighbourhoods, commercial
and recreation areas to encourage walking, cycling and any other form of active
transportation;
e. Include public participation in the planning of recreational open space lands and
encourage events such as festivals, sporting events, and other attractions.
The objectives for economic viability and sustainability include:
1) To support the key economic employer, the fish processing plant, in the community by
providing adequate area for operation and expansion;
2) To enable employment-generating activities, by protecting expansion needs of existing
businesses and making land available to attract new ventures to Old Perlican, such as:
a. commercial development meeting the needs of the region as well as the town;
b. create a multi-purpose harbourfront area that not only satisfies the requirements of
the Town's major industries, but also provides for tourists -- marina for recreational
watercraft, tourist accommodation, and leisure and cultural opportunities; and,
c. tourism-related initiatives related to heritage and archaeological resources and the
harbour for recreational boating and related activities.
3) Partner with the Harbour Authority or other organizations to develop the local economy
through consideration of development of land in the vicinity of the harbour; for example, to
create a multi-purpose attractive harbourfront area that not only satisfies the requirements
of the Town's major industries, but also provides for tourists, such as marina for recreation
watercraft
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4) Develop a business-friendly environment while striving to maintain current levels of
business service and attract new developments to the town.
5) To facilitate home-based businesses by including provisions regarding home business
opportunities in the regulations that shall help residents augment their income, such as,
providing products for seasonal tourism, without detriment to the primary permitted use;
6) To ensure compatibility of non-residential and residential development in a Town with of
the size and geography of Old Perlican through buffers, such as physical structures,
landscaping, or separation distances;
7) Facilitate promotion of the Town of Old Perlican as a tourist attraction by providing land for
development of tourism facilities and attractions, and protecting the natural assets
contributing to tourism, such as built heritage, archaeological sites, viewscapes and
shorefront natural setting.
The objectives for environmental sustainability include:
1) Ensure the protection of the natural environment in and around the community;
2) Ensuring ongoing maintenance and improvements are made to water and sewer
services;
3) To preserve scenic views of the shoreline and hills recognizing their value to residents and
visitors for recreation and tourism, and the preservation of the rural character of the Town;
4) To protect naturally significant areas, such as:
a. water bodies including buffers around ponds, shorelines, and wetlands, and flood
plain lands,
b. lands recognized by Council as having natural significance;
c. lands that contribute to important ecological functions; and,
d. lands containing other natural physical features which are desirable for open space
use for parks and trails, or preservation in a natural state.
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2.3
Municipal Governance
The objectives for sustainable municipal governance include:
1) To provide mmunicipal administration and services effectively, efficiently, and equitably to
all residents, in a transparent manner and within the fiscal capacity of the Town;
2) Ensure information and adequate social programs are available to all residents.
3) Ensure the municipality is operated with fiscal responsibility and accountability through land
use, financial and strategic planning, while engaging the pubic whenever possible
4) Developed partnerships with organizations, such as the Port Authority, to accomplish goals
identified by the council and residents.
5) To collaborate with other municipalities in the region, government and community
organizations, and the business community to facilitate opportunities to improve local
governance and municipal services.
6) To manage municipal expenditures and revenues so as to provide necessary municipal
services within a framework of long-term financial stability, aiming for maximum return on
investment, and responsibly manage the municipal debt, considering the Town's ability to
meet its expenditures over the long term.
7) To ensure the Town is governed in compliance with relevant legislation such as the
Municipalities Act, 1999 and the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
8) Strive to provide the quality-of-life amenities and infrastructure services to promote a
vibrant economy and secure future for the community;
9) Take an active role to facilitate a more diversified economic base to generate more
revenues.
10) To facilitate timely decision-making and implementation, including enforcement, by
developing a Policies and Procedures Manual;
11) To undertake regular review of Municipal Plan and Development Regulations to ensure a
clear and effective planning process, including monitoring compliance;
2.4
Municipal Services
The objectives for providing sustainable municipal services include:
1) To provide, where possible, a full range of municipal services to Old Perlican to residents
and businesses in the most economical fashion.
2) To ensure that on site services meet the standards of the Service NL;
3) To provide municipal services at environmentally acceptable standards;
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4) To permit new subdivision development in areas which can be easily connected to municipal
services.
5) To provide fire protection to all residents.
6) Develop and maintain an Asset Management Plan;
7) To undertake continued improvements to the municipal roads through a regular
maintenance program.
8) To aim for a proper road system by connecting streets which require a second access, such
as existing cul de sacs which exceed the maximum length requirement.
9) To reserve land for future access to backlands.
10) To prohibit alterations which shall adversely affect adjacent property, for example, where
there is concern that development may contribute to excessive storm-water increases,
11) To consider the utilization of sustainable green technologies,
12) To maintain its water supply system to ensure the availability of an adequate quantity and
quality of water for residents, businesses, and public facilities;
13) Ensure that all water and sewer infrastructure associated with new development meets the
minimum standards of the Town and be approved by the Town's engineer before being
turned over to the Town and ensure that the costs of installing water and sewer services
and connecting new lots to the Municipal system does not create a financial liability to the
Town, and ultimately the taxpayers;
14) Develop, monitor and test Emergency Preparedness Plan;
15) Undertake an Energy Audit on Town-owned facilities;
16) To ensure that municipal services and utilities, such as telecommunications, pollution
control and electric utilities, are permitted uses in all use designations, provided no adverse
effect on adjacent land uses is created. In this regard, the size and appearance of such works
must be in keeping with adjacent uses and provision shall be made for buffering in the form
of landscaped areas between uses;
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3.0
LAND USE CLASSES AND POLICIES
The following sections outline objectives of the Municipal Plan for the Town of Old Perlican
Municipal Planning area (Section 12 (2) (a) of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000).
3.1
Interpretation
3.1.1 Land Use Classes
In accordance with Section 13 (2) (c) of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 the land in the
Municipal Planning area of the Town of Old Perlican is divided into land use classes. The policies
in each class of land use reflect the vision (goals) and objectives of the community.
The Town of Old Perlican's Future Land Use Designations are mapped on the Future Land Use
map. Within each designation, the policies of the Municipal Plan shall indicated the zones that
shall be on the Land Use Zoning map of the Development Regulations.
LAND USE CLASS
LAND USE DESIGNATION
LAND USE ZONE
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Commercial
COMMERCIAL
1. Commercial General
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Conservation
CONSERVATION
2. Environmental Protection
3. Open Space, Parks & Trails
4. Protected Water Supply
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Industrial
INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL
5. Harbourfront
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Mixed Use
MIXED USE
6. Mixed Use
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Public
Institutional
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL
7. Public Institutional
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Residential
RESIDENTIAL
8. Residential
9. Residential Comprehensive
Development Area
10. Residential Rural
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Rural
RURAL
11. Rural
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3.1.2 Permitted, Discretionary and prohibited uses
The objectives of the Municipal Plan as articulated in Chapter 2 are implemented by the policies
for each Land Use Class in the Old Perlican Municipal Planning area.
Based on the overall goals and objectives of the Municipal Plan, the land use policies shall:
1) Set out Permitted Uses in each zone;
2) Set out Discretionary Uses in each zone. The following considerations must be taken into
consideration when reviewing a Discretionary use, whether the proposed use:
a. is appropriate for the site and the immediate surrounding area;
b. is consistent with the policies of the Municipal Plan as it pertains to the Town in
general and as they pertain to the designation show shown on the Future Land Use
Maps in which the use is located.
c. has any potential impacts on adjacent properties or services and whether, after
consulting with the public and possible affected parties, it is possible to mitigate
these by attaching conditions to the approval of the proposed Discretionary use;
3) Set out the uses that are permitted in all designations and zones: conservation uses
(environmental protection and open space, parks and trails); mineral exploration that is not
a development (as defined under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000); public utilities
and municipal services; wharf/boathouse/slipways/breakwaters as an accessory use to a
principal use with the exception includes a storage building and workshop only if it does not
detract from the nature of the neighbourhood; and, Accessory Uses and Accessory Buildings
provided the buildings are clearly incidental and complimentary to the main buildings'
character, size and use.
4) Set out the scope of regulations and standards to be included in the Development
Regulations (see Section 4.1), including the requirements of Section 35 of the Urban and
Rural Planning Act, 2000.
Council may add or revise the uses, standards and conditions for development in any land use
zone by an amendment to the Development Regulations, provided the changes are consistent
with the objectives of this Plan.
3.1.3 Accessory Uses & Buildings and Home Businesses
The policies regarding regulations for Accessory uses and buildings and Home Businesses are:
1) To ensure that Accessory uses and buildings and Home Businesses are a subsidiary and
complementary to the principal use on the site;
2) To set standards in the Development Regulations regarding size or footprint on the lot and
external structural or containment measures to address exterior appearance or visual or
potential nuisance issues;
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3) To permit home businesses that facilitate the ability of residents to augment their income
that are compatible with the character of the neighbourhood in which they occur; and, to
set out which home businesses may be considered as permitted uses and which may be
considered as discretionary uses;
3.1.4 Future Land Use Map
The Future Land Use Designations are illustrated on the Future Land Use Map, which can be
found in Appendix C.
The boundaries between land uses classes are meant to be general, except where they coincide
prominent physical features, where they are intended to define the exact limits. The boundaries
of the designations overlap water bodies; and where a boundary is along a road, the boundary
on each side of the road is intended to meet in the centre of the road.
Legal version of map: Note that the paper copy of the Future Land Use map is version with the
signed registration stamp is the legal version. One copy of the registered map is kept at the
Council Office, Town of Old Perlican, and a second copy is in the Minister's Registry with the
Local Governance and Land Use Planning Division.
3.2
Commercial Land Use Class Policies
Objectives
The objective of the commercial land use class includes
1) To provide for an adequate quality, quantity and mix of commercial land to serve the
present and future needs of the community;
2) To encourage diversified and balanced economic growth, promote development and
diversify the local employment base; and,
3) To protect existing businesses and to ensure their continued operation.
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Establish a Commercial land use designation on the Future Land Use mapping;
2) Within the Commercial designation, establish a Commercial General zone on the Land Use
Zoning map of the Development Regulations to provide an opportunity for a general mix of
commercial activities. In the Commercial General (CG) zone:
a. Permitted Uses include: Commercial Land Use Class, including Amusement
Establishment/Use; Auto Body Shop; Automotive Repair Shop; Bar/Licenced Liquor
Establishment; Building Supply Store; Child Care- Non-residential; Club and Lodge for
Community groups; Contractor, Limited (Small); Convenience Store; Custom
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Manufacturing Service and Sales-small/artisan; General Service/Repair Shop; Hotel or
Inn; Marina; Medical or dental clinic/office; Motel; Outdoor Market ; Personal Service;
Offices: Professional, Financial and Associated Support Services; Resort; Restaurant-
Take-Out; Full-Service Restaurant ; Mobile Take-Out or Street Vendor; Retail; Service
Station; Veterinarian Clinic, EXCLUDING Amusement Park/Attraction; Campgrounds;
Resort; Institutional Public Land Use Class, including Institutional use (health, education,
convention, recreation complex, and non-residential personal care facilities), Protective
and Emergency Services, Public Gathering Places-Indoor, Public Gathering Places-
Outdoor, Sports and Recreation Facilities; EXCLUDING Cemetery; Emergency shelter;
b. Discretionary Uses include: Apartment building with commercial on main floor; Assisted
Living-Residential; Public Gathering-Indoor; Outdoor Storage.
3) Designate the areas for Commercial General focussing along Routes 70 and 80 and key
intersections along major thoroughfares or collector streets in order to complement existing
businesses, reinforce a regional focus for services, and reduce commercial traffic in the
residential areas;
4) Commercial General use development standards shall be set out in the Development
Regulation;
5) Ensure that lands within areas identified for commercial use are developed in a manner that
maximizes the use of land by encouraging development of multi-storey buildings with a high
percentage of lot coverage;
6) Outside storage shall not be permitted in the front of the building; outdoor storage in a side
yard is only allowed at the discretion of council;
7) To prevent or minimize the adverse effects of any commercial development on adjacent
residential uses, proper site layout and buffering shall be required, including mitigative
measures such as separation distances, fencing, landscaping or any combination of these.
3.3
Conservation Land Use Class Policies
The objectives for the Conservation Land Use designation are to:
1) To set out Open Space, Parks and Trails zoning in the Development Regulations that shall
provide the appropriate level of protection of land for open space, park and trail use and
protect the capital investments made to enhance use of these resources;
2) To set Environmental Protection zoning to protect natural areas which by reason of their
intrinsic character, are sensitive, vulnerable, or ecologically significant, or have geophysical
features that would be a hazard to development such as steep slopes or areas susceptible to
flooding.
3) To set out a Protected Water Supply zone for Bell Pond and Cook's Cove Pond to ensure that
the Town of Old Perlican has a secure clean and safe water supply.
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Policies:
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Establish a Conservation designation on the on the Future Land Use mapping which shall
have the following zones set out on the Land Use Zoning map of the Development
Regulations:
a. Environmental Protection (EP);
b. Open Space, Parks & Trails (OSPT);
c. Protected Water Supply (PWS).
2) In the Environmental Protection (EP) zone:
a. Permitted Uses include: Environmental Protection; Municipal wastewater (sewer)
treatment facility;
Discretionary Uses include: Uses as permitted under the provincial policy W. R. 97-1
by the Water Resources Management Division (WRMD), subject to referral to
WRMD (refer to Appendix B): marinas, boathouses, jetties, wharves, moorings and
other docking facilities and the extension and upgrading of existing buildings; Open
Space, Recreation and Trails uses and campground; Mineral exploration-
'development'; Forest activities-domestic harvest only;
b. Prohibit development in environmentally sensitive areas, such as, steep slopes,
areas prone to landslides and rockfall and lands having drainage and flooding
conditions;
c. Apply the EP zone:
i. in areas where development must be restricted, such as shorelines,
waterbodies, steep slopes, and development is unsuitable and
environmentally unsustainable;
H. in areas known to flood, such as flood plain lands areas in order to reduce
the potential for property damage and loss of life due to flooding;
3) In the Open Space, Parks and Trails zone:
a. Permitted Uses include: Conservation --All uses; : Sports and Recreation facilities;
Outdoor Market;
b. Discretionary Uses include: Public gathering places-outdoor; Restaurant-Mobile Take
Out/Street Vendor only.
c. Apply the OSPT zone:
i.
in areas where the Town has invested in recreation and sport facilities and wishes to
protect this investment;
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in areas that provide vegetation and natural features that enhance the natural
beauty of the community and contributes to aesthetic values of the Town;
d. Allow the above OSPT permitted uses in all zones throughout the community in order to
encourage a network of Open space, Parks and Trails throughout the Town;
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e. Protect and enhance the natural environment for its aesthetic and recreational values
by including landscaping standards in the Development Regulations;
f. The Town may require that any development near a designated trail or water course be
reviewed by the Town to ensure that development does not negatively impact such trail
or watercourse. Where deemed necessary, the Town may require that the separation
distance or visual buffer be provided by the developer.
4) In the Protected Water Supply zone:
a. Permitted Uses which must be consistent with the 'Policy Directive on Land and Water
Development in Protected Public Water Supply Areas' by the Water Resource
Management Division (Refer to Appendix B) and approved by the Division, which
include: Environmental Protection (see (i) below)Cottage/seasonal residential; Forestry;
Natural Resource Use; Commercial Agriculture; Conservation;
b. To ensure that land use and development within the Protected Water Supply does not
compromise the watershed as a source of potable water for the Town of Old Perlican;
c. To use the boundaries defined by the Water Resources Management Division under the
Water Resources Act, 2002 as the boundaries for the Protected Water Supply zone.
3.4
Industrial Land Use Class Policies
Objectives
The objectives for Industrial-commercial land use designation are:
1) Provide for an adequate quality, quantity and mix of industrial land to serve the present and
future needs of the community;
2) To permit a mix of commercial uses compatible with industrial uses in order to offer a wider
range of opportunity to new businesses and expansion of existing businesses;
3) Provide for buffers such as separation distance standards between residential and non-
residential uses, fences, landscaping and other means in order to minimize conflict between
incompatible uses.
Policy
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Establish Industrial-Commercial Future Land Use designation on the Future Land Use
mapping which shall include the Harbourfront zone on the Land Use Zoning map of the
Development Regulations. The Harbourfront zone will have the following:
a. Permitted Uses: Fishery-related Use; Industrial- General; Industrial-Light;
Natural Resource-related Industries; Contractor-General; Marina; Protective and
Emergency Services; Retail-only related to primary use in a minor capacity;
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b. Discretionary Uses: Apartment; Townhouses; Single Detached Dwelling; Public
Gathering-Outdoor; Public Gathering-Indoor; Energy Generation Facilities;
Retail; Restaurant; Personal Services; Motel; Hotel; Resort-Tourist
Establishment; Convenience Store;
2) Ensure development standards that maximize use of the land;
3) Ameliorate incompatible contiguous land uses: Property owners with unsightly uses shall be
required to store their materials in the rear yard. Screening and buffering using fences or
trees may be required in order to preserve an attractive appearance. Proper site layout and
buffering shall be used to prevent or minimize the adverse effects of any proposed
development on adjacent properties.
4) A Comprehensive planned development application may be required by Council;
5) Minimize the impact of commercial traffic on adjacent land uses and, on the traffic, carrying
capacity of adjacent roads by allowing Council to require a statement regarding traffic
impact as part of the development application and review;
3.5
Mixed Use Land Use Class Policies
Objective
The objective of the mixed land use class is:
1) Create opportunities for a mix of residential development interspersed with attractive
commercial buildings that have doors and windows facing streets and parking areas which
encourage interconnected, walkable streets to create a sense of community;
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Establish a Mixed Use designation on the Future Land Use map;
2) Within the Mixed Use designation, establish a Mixed Use zone on the Land Use Zoning map
of the Development Regulations; The Mixed Use zone shall have the following:
a. Permitted Uses: Amusement establishment/use; Apartment building; Business
support service; Club and Lodge; Convenience store; General Service/repair;
Medical or Dental Clinic; Personal Service; Offices; Restaurant full service; Retail;
Townhouse; Public Gathering Place -- indoor;
b. Discretionary Use: Single detached dwelling; Double dwelling; Bar .
3) The Mixed Use zone shall be applied to former commercial lands in the former Town zone to
protect these locations for a either resumption of commercial use or development of higher
density residential uses. As well, lands along the Provincial Highway #70 between the
Commercial General zone and Residential zone shall be zoned for Mixed Use which reflects
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the traditional development pattern of the Town and provides much needed opportunity for
residential development.
4) Ensure that development standards are set out in the Development Regulations to ensure
that the non-residential uses allowed in this zone are compatible with the residential uses
with due attention to hours of operations, noise levels, traffic levels, and other nuisance
factors.
3.6
Public Institutional Land Use Class Policies
The objectives of the public institutional land use class are:
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1) Ensure that there is sufficient land for Public Institutional uses and developments that
provide services (such as health, recreation or other government) to the general public and
have a community-wide or regional catchment area to serve the present and future needs
of the community. Generally, these uses represent a significant investment by local,
provincial or federal governments, as well.
2) Protect existing Public Institutional developments and adjacent lands by the PI designation
to ensure potential future expansion;
3) Provide suitable locations to accommodate the level of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and
activities associated with public and institutional uses in a safe, efficient manner with
appropriate buffers to reduce potential impacts on adjacent land uses;
4) Provide recreation spaces, facilities and programming to appropriately address the
recreational and social needs for all age groups in the Town;
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Provide for a Public Institutional Future Land Use designation on the Future Land Use
mapping;
2) Within the Public Institutional designation, establish a Public Institutional zone on the Land
Use Zoning map of the Development Regulations;
3) In the Public Institutional zone:
a. Permitted Uses include: Institutional Public Uses --ALL including but not limited to:
hospitals, government offices, educational facilities, convention centres or major
cultural centres, such as Provincial arts and culture centres, recreation complex,
such as an arena, multi-use sports and entertainment centres, swimming pools; and,
personal care facilities (larger than residential home), such as nursing or senior's
homes, family and group care centres; Assisted Living-Residential; Non-profit
housing;
b. Discretionary Uses include: Club and lodge; Outdoor Market.
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As the determination of the need for these services (i.e., school boards, hospitals boards,
provincial government) and land selection process is controlled by the agencies having
jurisdiction, existing Public Institutional uses were grandfathered. (formerly called
Community and Social Service). No new future sites have been identified as these shall be
reviewed on their own merit on a site-specific basis and possibly subject to a Municipal plan
amendment; however, land has been identified for expansion wherever possible.
4) Public Institutional land uses shall be located on arterial and collector roads that can
accommodate the traffic generated by such uses;
5) Ensure through the requirement of a Planned Unit Development application review that:
a. Public Institutional uses are compatible with surrounding development in terms of
size, scale and layout of buildings;
b. operation of recreational facilities shall not impose adverse effects on adjacent
residential and other uses in terms of noise, traffic and hours of operation through
appropriate conditions to development approval;
c. where needed appropriate buffers, fences or separation distances, and appropriate
signage will be conditions to a development permit;
d. access/egress and onsite parking and loading considerations are addressed.
6) To promote an aesthetically pleasing form and better pedestrian connectivity of public
institutional development by:
a. allowing buildings to be located close to the street;
b. providing sidewalks, landscaping and streetscape amenities.
3.7
Residential Land Use Class
Objectives
The objectives of the residential land use class are:
1) To provide an adequate amount of serviced land to accommodate future residential
development within the municipality over the 10-year timespan of the plan;
2) Accommodate housing needs for current and future residents for a range of age, income,
abilities, and family status with a range of housing types in the residential zones by including
options for more diverse housing densities;
3) Build livable neighbourhoods by preserving and enhancing the amenity of existing
residential areas in terms of landscaping and open space, parks and trails which shall protect
quality of life and property values;
4) Develop aesthetically pleasing residential streets with a diverse and interesting streetscape
through alternating setbacks;
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5) To allow subsidiary apartments in single detached dwellings as an accessory use.
6) To protect land and access to these lands for future residential development and ensure
that no ad hoc development occurs that would compromise future residential use.
7) New subdivision development should accommodate an appropriate mix of housing types to
meet changing market conditions and socio-demographic needs of residents; such as
innovative housing forms and other efficient and uses of land that are financially accessible
to a range of household types and income groups including first-time home owners, young
families, seniors and those with disability needs
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Establish a Residential Land Use designation on the Future Land Use mapping;
2) Within the residential Future Land Use designation, establish the following Residential zones
in the Development Regulations, in order to provide a range of housing options to meet the
needs residents:
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Residential
o Residential Comprehensive Development Area
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Residential Rural
Zone policies:
1) Residential zone which shall have the following:
a. Permitted Uses: Single detached dwelling; Semi-detached (double) dwelling;
Townhouse; Apartment building; Mini-homes; Assisted Living-Residential; Non-profit
housing; Subsidiary Apartment; Home businesses-all, except those listed as
Discretionary use;
b. Discretionary uses: Supportive housing (group home); Convenience store; Home
business: personal service, day care-residential, bed and breakfast; Public Gathering
Places-Indoor; Energy generating facility-residential only; Urban agriculture;
c. The Residential zone shall be applied to the area previously zoned 'Town' and expanded
to include suitable adjacent lands that are already serviced or have been identified as
being serviceable;
2) Residential Comprehensive Development Area (RCDA) zone is established, subject to the
following:
a. The RCDA is for the purpose of residential development;
b. The Development Regulations shall allow existing uses to continue in an area designated
as a Residential Comprehensive Development Area;
c. A Planned Unit Development application must be prepared in order to ensure orderly
development and maximize use of land and address the requirements for subdivision
development (as appropriate);
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d. The Comprehensive Development Area scheme shall incorporate the principles from the
'Smart Growth', 'Complete Community' and 'Healthy Community' planning concepts, as
appropriate, such as:
a. Mix of land uses;
b. Take advantage of compact building design.
c. Create walkable neighbourhoods and a range of housing opportunities and
choices;
d. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place;
e. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental
areas;
f. Strengthen and direct development towards existing communities;
g. Make development decisions sustainable, predictable, fair, and cost effective.
3) Residential Rural zone shall have the following:
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Permitted Uses: Single detached dwelling; Semi-detached dwelling; Subsidiary
apartment; Discretionary Uses: Townhouse; Mini-homes; Apartment building;
Group Home; Convenience store; Urban agriculture; Public Gathering Places-
Indoor; Energy generating facility--residential only; Domestic sawmill.
General residential policies:
3) Permit uses related to open space, parks and trails in the residential designation to increase
community amenity;
4) Provide for a range of discretionary uses that complement the concept of a complete
community, such as home-based businesses, urban agriculture, subsidiary apartments;
5) Increase the lot coverage in order to allow for more built form on the lot which reduces the
amount of land needed per home and allows for larger accessory buildings for storage;
6) Ensure that landscaping requirements are set out in the Development Regulations for
Council to consider during application review;
7) Allow for provisions regarding alternative energy within a built-up residential area which
shall be limited to a single energy-generation unit that serves an individual property;
8) Require conformance to the Development Regulations for (1) Individual Lot layouts and the
siting of buildings, (2) Subdivision Plans, including development standards of the Town's
Development Regulations, engineering site plans, landscape plans and building designs must
meet the approval of Council;
Subdivisions
9) For subdivision development with 5 lots or more, a Subdivision Plan must be submitted
to Council which addresses all issues related to the development of the site including
but not limited to:
a. Conformity to the goals, objectives, and policies of this Municipal Plan;
b. Conformity to a Comprehensive Planned Development plan or a Development Scheme
as approved by Council, which accounts for the development of lands abutting the site;
c. A description of the subject lands;
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d. Consideration of land ownership as it shall affect the layout of streets and the optimal
use of land and municipal services;
e. Access to the site from existing roads and internal road layout;
f. Extension and development of municipal piped services for new subdivision;
g. Demonstration of the long-term viability of any proposed on-site servicing system
through a site assessment which shall accurately depict the conditions of the site;
h. Provision for lot layout scheme including the phasing of development;
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Provision for 10% public lands or alternative measures if requested by Council;
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Rural Land Use Class Policies
Objectives
The objectives for the Rural Use designation are to:
1) To preserve the Town's natural resource lands outside the urban core for rural uses, such as
agriculture, forestry, mineral resources, outdoor recreation and protect the rural character
of the community;
2) Retain the present rural character of the resource zone by setting out the permitted and
discretionary uses in a manner that maximizes the resource potential and protects the rural
setting of the community;
3) To allow specific general industrial uses that would not be compatible with the urban
community provided they do not detract from the primary resource related uses of the rural
area;
4) Ensure responsible management of natural resources, such as, forestry, mineral resources,
wildlife and fish, water, and agriculture by participating in the development of management
plans by the various government agencies mandated to prepared such plans;
5) Ensure coordinated and organized development of resource lands that may have significant
economic and recreational value to the Town;
Policies
It is the policy of Council to:
1) Establish for a Rural designation on the Future Land Use mapping;
2) Within the Rural designation, establish a Rural zone on the Land Use Zoning map of the
Development Regulations that shall allow the following:
a. Permitted Uses: Commercial Agriculture; Hobby Farm; Forestry Activities; Mineral
Exploration-development; Mineral Working; Conservation class; Natural Resource-
related industries; Cottage; Contractor-General; Domestic Sawmill; Protective and
Emergency Services; Resort;
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b. Discretionary Uses: Veterinary Clinic, Outdoor Market; Cemetery, Campground;
Public Gathering-Indoor; Public Gathering-Outdoor; Amusement Park/Attraction;
Service Station, Kennel; Marina, Residential: (1) Single detached dwelling only in
association with a permitted use; Heavy or hazardous industry.
3) Consult with the natural resource agencies regarding applications and management plans;
Provincial government agencies, such as the Land Resource Stewardship Division, Forestry
Resources Division, and the Mineral Lands Division each have jurisdiction under legislation
to plan and control these resources. It is the objective of this plan to ensure that the Town is
adequately consulted by these agencies, and that permits are secured from the Town;
4) Cottage subdivisions are permitted in the Rural zone. Sites shall be carefully considered to
ensure that there will not be any future demand for Municipal services or conversion to
these cottages to permanent homes.
5) In the Rural zone, a 30 metre buffer on waterbodies shall be designated as natural green
belts along wetlands and waterbodies (ponds, rivers, creeks etc.). This 30 metre minimum
undisturbed natural vegetated green belt shall be a standard requirement when dealing
with any type of land use activity; however, wider green belts are recommended when
bordering land uses include agricultural practices.
6) For developments requiring removal of vegetation, Council shall consider measures to
maintain landscape connectivity, preserve green belts to connect to forested areas to other
habitat patches and to create travel corridors for various wildlife species.
7) Vegetation clearing shall be done outside the May 01 to July 31 period (note that some
raptors start breeding in March) as disturbance can be most detrimental during that
sensitive breeding/ young rearing period.
8) Ensure that development of resource lands does not block future access for other future
opportunities for land use and development;
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4.0
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT & PROVINCIAL INTEREST POLICIES
4.1
General Development Policies
The following policies provide the enabling context for the Development Regulations for the
implementation of the Municipal Plan. These apply throughout the Old Perlican Municipal
Planning area. These meet the requirements of Section 13 (2) 2 of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act, 2000.
It is Council policy to:
Administration of the Development Regulations
1) Establish a Municipal Plan which applies to the Town of Old Perlican Municipal Planning area
for a period of 10 years as required by Section 13 (2) (g) of the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
2000;
2) Establish a transparent application review process that enables Council to more
comprehensively evaluate proposed development, involve the public, and consider
alternatives during the review process of development proposals. The Development
Regulations will address: when a permit is required and information requirements for all
applications, discretionary use applications and planned unit development applications, and
the obligations of the applicant and Town in the application process for all applications.
3) Set out provisions in the Development Regulations for: variances, non-conforming use
(Sections 12 and 13 of the Ministers Development Regulations 3/01), and the amendment
process for the Municipal Plan and/or Development Regulations as per the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, 2000 and Minister's Development Regulations 3/01.
4) The Development Regulations will address special conditions for development, including
planned unit developments, Development Agreements, Planning Impact Analysis, as well as
service levies (under the Municipalities Act, 1999( Part VI).
5) Set out the application decision-making process in the Development Regulations including,
but not limited to, the decision-making authority of Council, including premature
development, written reasons for refusal, and the responsibility to inform applicants of the
appeal process (Refer to Part VI of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 and Sections 5-14
of the Ministers Development Regulations 3/01).
6) Set out overarching discretionary powers of Council as follows: in considering an application
for a permit to carry out development, take into account the policies expressed in the
Municipal Plan and any further scheme, plan or Development Regulations pursuant thereto,
and shall assess the general appearance of the development of the area, the amenity of the
surroundings, availability of utilities, public safety and convenience, and any other
considerations which are, in its opinion, material, and notwithstanding the conformity of the
application with the requirements of the Development Regulations, Council may, in its
discretion, and as a result of its consideration of the matters set out in the Development
Regulations, approve with conditions, or refuse the application;
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7) Undertake regular review of Municipal Plan and Development Regulations as required under
the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000;
Planned Unit Development
8) Establish application requirements for planned unit development (PUD) in the Development
Regulations. A PUD may include a residential, public institutional, commercial or industrial
development containing one or more single or individual developments (i.e., condominium
or townhouses which can be sold as separate units or a shopping complex containing
separate retail units which are leased as individual spaces) which may be treated as a single
development and where services are to be provided and maintained privately and
internally. It must front on a publicly maintained road; Infrastructure must meet the Town
standards for roads and servicing. Where Municipal services are not feasible, the provision
of on-site services must meet requirement of the Town and Provincial agencies, in
particular, Water Resource Management Division and Service NL.
9) Uses in the PUD must comply with the uses in the applicable use zone table.
10) In a Planned Unit Development, Council may also, at its discretion, approve the erection of
buildings which are designed to form part of a zero lot line development provided that the
buildings are designed to provide both privacy and reasonable access to natural daylight,
and the overall density conforms to standard set out in the Use Zone Table.
Planning Impact Analysis
11) Where an application for development or an application for an amendment to the Municipal
Plan and/or Development Regulations is considered by Council to potentially have a
significant effect on the community, Council may require that a Planning Impact Analysis be
undertaken to address Council concerns;
Compliance with federal and provincial regulations
12) The Development Regulations shall state the responsibilities with regard to compliance of
land use and development within the Municipal Planning Area boundary with the policies
and land use designations of the Municipal Plan and Future Land Use Map, and the
conditions and standards set out in the Development Regulations, subject to all relevant
Federal and Provincial legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. State in the
Development Regulations that the Town of Old Perlican is subject to all relevant Federal and
Provincial legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
13) Notwithstanding (12) above, the Development Regulations will incorporate specific
provincial and federal interests in the Municipal Plan and Development Regulations (Refer
to 4.2);
Existing Non-Conforming Use
14) Nothing in the Plan shall affect the continuation of a development which was legally existing
on the day that this Plan is registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs as
outlined in Section 108 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 regarding discontinuance
and resumption of use, alterations, repair; and Sections 14 -17 in the Minister's
Development Regulations 3/01.
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Development to Front onto a Publicly Maintained Road
15) Require that all development fronts on to a publicly maintained road (Provincial or
Municipal) and have independent, approved access. Exceptions include: (1) a development
within a Planned Unit Development where there may be an internal road plan (which will be
set out in the Development Regulations); however, the PUB must front onto a publicly
maintained road; and (2) natural resource uses and associated industries, i.e., agriculture,
forestry, mineral working, etc.
16) A Planned Unit Development must front on to a publicly maintained road, but within the
Planned Unit Development, the following types of development may be allowed on lots that
front on to a private road provided that arrangements are made for the maintenance of the
on-site road, but that the road is not maintained by a Council at public expense:
a. commercial rental cottages;
b. seasonal commercial uses related to tourism;
c. resort developments;
d. seasonal cottage developments not intended for permanent residential use;
and,
e. vacant land condominium subdivisions.
Site requirements
17) Establish standards and conditions regarding buildings, lot siting, landscaping, buffers,
nuisance and unsightly development in the Development Regulations.
Landscaping
18) The Development Regulations shall address general landscaping and subdivision
landscaping requirements.
Character of town and compatible development
19) Require that non-residential land uses located near and/or within residential areas will be
laid out and designed in a manner that is:
a. compatible with the neighbourhood; and,
b. minimizes potential nuisance factors.
Signs
20) Establish standards and conditions in the Development Regulations pertaining to
advertisements and signage that will promote the amenities, natural and cultural resources
and businesses of the community;
21) Incorporate the requirements of the Highway Sign Regulations, 1999 into the Development
Regulations; a permit may be required from Service NL; A permit is required for any sign
erected within designated control lines of a highway.
Access to streets, Roads, Parking, and Off-Street Loading
22) Set out standards in the Development Regulations regarding access to the public street in
order to keep the street safe and efficient for both vehicles and pedestrians. Ensure that the
local transportation system adequately and safely provides access to meet the needs of
residents and businesses;
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exceed a maximum length before providing a second access for emergency access purposes;
24) Include requirements for adequate off-street parking, loading and safe access to the street
in the Town's Development Regulations.
Require Land Conveyed for Public Work Purpose
25) Require, for a development not involving a subdivision, a portion of the land to be
developed to be conveyed to the Town for a public purpose where public works are
required to accommodate the proposed development.
Slopes
26) Restrict development in areas with slopes greater than 15 percent, recognizing that
development in such areas may result in environmental damage and higher costs for
servicing and maintenance and set out conditions for exceptions;
Municipal Service standards
27) Require a portion of the land to be developed to be conveyed to the Town for a public
purpose where public works are required to accommodate the proposed development;
28) Ensure that no on-site sewerage disposal system shall be closer than 30 metres from a
waterbody or watercourse;
29) Require that municipal services and utilities, telecommunications, pollution control and
electric utilities, are permitted uses in all use designations, provided no adverse effect on
adjacent land uses is created. In this regard, the size and appearance of such works must be
in keeping with adjacent uses and provision shall be made for buffering in the form of
landscaped areas between uses;
Future Development and Subdivisions
30) Allocate land for future development as a comprehensive development area on the basis of
its best use considering its physical characteristics and location; and, reserve land for future
road access to back-lands (showing access protection on the Land Use zoning mapping of
the Development Regulations);
31) Priorize new subdivision development in areas that can be easily and economically
connected to municipal services provided that the existing service have sufficient capacity;
32) Require that, within serviced areas, development shall be connected to municipal water and
sewer services unless the connection is unfeasible, in which case, subject to the approval of
the Service NI;
33) In areas where it is uneconomic to provide municipal servicing, ensure that:
a.
on site services meet the standards of the Service NL and the Water Resources
Management Division with respect to un-serviced residential or cabin lots;
b. where unserviced development is greater than 5 lots, a referral to the Water
Resources Management Division is made to determine if a groundwater
assessment is required;
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34) Require groundwater assessments as per the process set out by the Water Resource
Management Division for areas where more than 5 residential or cottage lots are developed
using private water supply and/or sewage disposal systems;
35) Prevent premature development that would create unreasonable servicing demands or
costs; therefore, un-serviced development that may in the future demand servicing at the
expense of the Town will not be allowed and development requiring services that will place
an unsustainable maintenance burden on the Town will not be allowed;
36) Establish requirements for the subdivision of land and the standards of development,
including a development standard, landscaping, applications requirements including
provision for development agreements in the Development Regulations;
37) Comply with Section 37 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 requires up to 10% of the
subdivision or land to be developed shall be dedicated to the Town as public open space.
Council may accept from the developer in lieu of such area of land, payment of a sum of
money equal to the market value of the land which would otherwise be required to be
dedicated.
Cost/Benefit analysis for development proposals
38) Implement 'Smart Growth' principles in the residential comprehensive development area,
such as maximizing efficient use of municipal infrastructure and minimize the fiscal impact
of ongoing operations and maintenance. In considering proposals for development, Council
shall consider the costs and benefits to the Town;
39) Support development consistent with this Plan, where it is determined to have a net
positive fiscal impact on the Town;
40) Refuse development that is premature, or that adds unnecessary financial burden to the
Town where public costs exceed public benefits; and,
41) Review and revise development levies so that they adequately reflect the public costs of
development and are fairly and equitably applied.
42) To provide landscaping provisions in the Development Regulations:
a.
For existing development: landscaping and property maintenance standards to
enhance the appearance of the community and instil community pride and
stewardship values, including standards for property maintenance and
measures to reduce sand and dust nuisance;
b. For public realm areas such as streets and publicly owned lands and buildings:
undertake beautification measures such as landscaping, signage and street
furniture;
c. Consider option of implementing Town/landowner agreements for Town trees
or landscaping on private property;
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4.2
Provincial Interest Policies
In preparation for the Municipal Plan Review, the Local Governance and Land Use Planning
Division referred the Town of Old Perlican Plan review notice to the Interdepartmental Land Use
Committee (ILUC). ILUC consists of about 16 government departments and agencies with land
use and development jurisdiction. In order to incorporate the ILUC comments in to the
Development Regulations, the Municipal Plan must state the policy intent of Council. The
following items are from ILUC report .
Notwithstanding the general compliance policy regarding all federal and provincial statutes,
regulations, policies and guidelines (see 4.1 (9), it is the policy of Council to:
1) Climate Change: Consider available data regarding provincial climate change projections for
the nearest regional sites when considering land for future developments that are in close
proximity to a river, floodplain or coastline. Climate change is expected to result in more
precipitation and more frequent extreme weather events that may result in increased
flooding, sea surge and coastal erosion. These factors should be considered when allocating
land for future developments that are in close proximity to a river, floodplain or coastline.
According to the Climate Change Division, provincial climate change projections for St.
John's (nearest regional site) should be considered in development stages. Their projections
suggest that extreme precipitation events shall become more intense. For example:
a. On a 24-hour basis, a I-in-IOO year storm is expected to bring 167 mm of
precipitation by mid-century, an increase from the current climate's 137 mm
(22% growth); and
b. On a 12-hour basis, a l-in-IOO year storm is expected to bring 150 mm of
precipitation by mid-century, an increase from the current climate's 122 mm
(23% growth).
2) Control Monuments: Inform the GIS and Mapping Division when a proposed development
is proposed in the vicinity of a Survey Control Monument (see list of Overlays below).
3) Archaeology: Any public works project or major land development that results in ground
disturbance must be sent to Provincial Archaeology Office (PAO) for review. As well, all
accidental discoveries of historic resources must be reported to the PAO.
4) Agriculture: Consult with the Land Resource Stewardship Division regarding development
applications that occur within the 'Bay de Verde Regional Pasture ' which is identified on the
Future Land Use and Land Use Zoning maps as 'Regional Pasture';
5) Mineral Resource Lands:
a. Ensure ongoing access and operation of quarry resources in the future by
implementing the quarry buffer in the Development Regulations to prevent conflict
between incompatible uses;
b. Indicate that mineral exploration that is not a development is allowed as a
permitted use in all zones and that mineral exploration that is a development is
indicated as a discretionary use; and development requirements regarding potential
mining should be incorporated into the regulations;
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6) Service NL: Ensure that applicants for a development or building permit from the Town are
aware of Service NL requirements;
7) With regard to NL Hydro services:
a. Provide a definition of easements for public utilities in the Development Regulations
and indicate that:
i.
no development, including quarrying, will be allowed in these easements; and,
ii.
access by service providers will be protected.
b. As part of the application review process, refer new development applications to NL
Hydro and require that approval must be received prior to construction commencing;
8) Transportation and Infrastructure:
Ensure that the provincial Building Near Highways Regulation are complied with along any
provincial highway, within the Municipal Planning area.
9) Water bodies:
a. Protect rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, riparian areas, and shorelines by ensuring
conformance with requirements of the Water Resources Management Division of
the Provincial government under the Water Resources Act, 2002 and the
Environmental Protection Act, 2002 including Policy Directives: W.R.91-1-Infilling
Bodies of Water, W.R. 97-1-Development in Shore Water Zones and W.R. 97-2-
Development in Wetlands, the Guidelines for the Construction and Maintenance of
Wharves, Breakwaters, Slipways and Boathouses; and, Environmental Control Water
and Sewage Regulations, 2003 for any effluent or runoff from a site.
b. The installation of any water or sewer mains requires approval of ENVC under
Sections 36 and 37 of the Water Resources Act. Water and sewer shall be designed
according to the NL Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Water
and Sewerage Systems.
c. Where fish habitat is affected, requiring appropriate approvals from Fisheries and
Oceans Canada;
d. Maintaining, where possible, existing vegetation along banks and shorelines for
protection of riparian habitat;
10) Wildlife:
a. Consider the services of staff involved with in the Wildlife Division who work with
the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture to discuss the incorporation of wildlife and
conservation values in municipal plans and associated development regulations.
b. Wherever possible, particularly in the Rural zone, Council shall consider general
wildlife, habitat and landscape connectivity during application review, such as:
i. a riparian buffer of 30-metre minimum undisturbed natural vegetated along
wetlands and waterbodies (ponds, rivers, creeks etc.) or more for riparian
areas near any type of land use activity.
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ii. Maintain landscape connectivity with green belts connected to forested
areas or other habitat patches to create wildlife travel corridors;
iii. incorporate a minimum percentage of forests to be maintained during lot
clearing, for example. Vegetation clearing should always be done outside
the May 01 to July 31 period (note that some raptors start breeding in
March) to minimize disturbance during that sensitive breeding/ young
rearing;
The following provincial interest overlays are indicated on the Future Land Use and Land Use
Zoning Maps. The following requirements apply to these Overlays:
1) Regional Pasture: The Bay de Verde Regional Pasture is shown on the Land Use zoning map
and any applications for development must be referred to the Land Resources Stewardship
Division;
2) Protected Road Buffer: The Building Control Line is established under the Protected Road
Zoning Regulations, 1996; all development must apply for a Development Permit with
Service NL.
3) Control Monument: There are approximately 18 survey monuments in the municipal
planning area for the Town of Old Perlican. The GIS and Mapping Division is required to be
contacted ([email protected]) if works within the Town have the potential of disturbing an
existing Control Survey Markers. The markers shall be indicated on the KML (Google Earth)
version of the Land Use Zoning mapping in order to facilitate referral to the GIS and
Mapping Division;
4) Dump Buffer: Within this 1.6 kilometre referral buffer around a former waste management
site, all development applications must be referred for approval to the Waste Management
Division.
5) Order in Council: The basin of the harbourfront is subject to Order-in-Council 193 and any
development in this area must be referred to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and
Agriculture for comment.
6) Heritage House: Beckett House was designated as a Registered Heritage Structure by the
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador on September 15th, 2001, and was
restored in the summer of 2002. Designation by Heritage NL is commemorative only and
does not place any particular restrictions on the owner. However, to maintain its heritage
status, a building must retain its heritage character, as follows:
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The property owner agrees to maintain the heritage character of the property
including the use of historical building materials.
The property owner maintains all rights to the building and is able to adapt the
building as long as any changes are in keeping with its heritage character and
integrity and the owner consults with Heritage NL.
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The owner becomes eligible for restoration and maintenance grants. A building
must be designated prior to submission of a grant application.
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A plaque, owned by Heritage NL, will be placed on the building that tells of its
historical significance.
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The structure is listed on the Provincial Register of Historic Places.
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5.0
IMPLEMENTATION
4.1
Development Regulations
In order for the Town of Old Perlican to achieve the Vision, Objectives and Policies articulated in
their Municipal Plan, the Council shall need to:
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Adopt Development Regulations as a tool for administration and implementation;
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Issue development permits for new development, change of use, or to subdivide land, in
accordance with the Development Regulations;
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Implement a Capital Works program consistent with the Municipal Plan policies;
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Ensure a clear and efficient approach to the development review, decision-making, and
appeal processes; and,
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Undertake to conduct research to inform decision-making in Plan implementation.
Development Regulations are one of the main vehicles through which Plans are implemented.
The Town shall review, revise and adopt Development Regulations pursuant to Section 35 of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
4.2
Amendments to the Plan
Council may consider amendments to the Municipal Plan when:
1. There have been significant changes to the community since the preparation of the
Background Report that provided the factual basis for the policies in this Municipal Plan;
2. Studies have been undertaken by the Town or the Provincial or Federal governments which
contain recommendations or policies which should be incorporated into the Municipal Plan;
3. A development proposal is submitted to Council which provides sufficient information and
rationale to support a change in the Municipal Plan;
In considering any proposed amendment to the Plan, the Council should evaluate the proposal
for consistency with the strategy for growth of the Town, as established in the goals, objectives
and policies of the Municipal Plan. An associated amendment may be required to the
Development Regulations. As per Section 25 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, an
amendment to the Municipal Plan (and an amendment to the Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations) must follow the process set out in Sections 14 -25 of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act, 2000.
A person may request to have the zoning of a parcel of land changed in order to accommodate a
use or development not permitted under its' current zoning. This might only require an
amendment to the Development Regulations without amendment to the Municipal Plan.
Alternatively, a Development Regulations amendment may consist of a change to the text of the
regulations. In considering requests for Development Regulation amendments, Council shall
consider:
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all appropriate policies set out in this Plan;
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the provision of road, water and sanitary and storm sewer services and the impact on
existing infrastructure;
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the fiscal impact of the development on the Town;
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community/neighbourhood context for the proposed development;
- environmental considerations, emissions, effluents, nuisance effects; and,
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site suitability: slope, groundwater, location of watercourses and wetlands.
The procedure for an amendment to the Development Regulations only is set out in the
Development Regulations.
4.3
Review of the Plan
The Council for the Town of Old Perlican shall undertake a review of the Municipal Plan every
five years in accordance with the requirements of Section 28 of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act, 2000. This review may be comprehensive or it may consist of an audit of progress that
confirms that the Plan is still relevant. The review process is valuable to the Council and
residents to ensure that the administration of the community achieves the objectives of its
residents.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SETTING THE CONTEXT
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 The Geography and History of Old Perlican
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1.2.1 Location and Natural Setting
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1.2.2 Historic Influences on the Built Community
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1.3
The Current Municipal Plan (In Effect)
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1.3
Community Site Observations
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1.3.1 Community survey prior to site visit
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1.3.2 Community site visit
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1.4
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
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2.0 PROFILE OF THE PEOPLE OF OLD PERLICAN
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2.1 Population and Demographic Trends
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2.2
Education, Mobility, Employment and Income
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3.0 SHAPING DEVELOPMENT: LAND USE PATTERNS & FUTURE OPTIONS
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3.1 Residential Development
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3.2
Employment-Generating Land: Commercial
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3.3
Employment-Generating Land: Industrial
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3.4
Environmental Protection
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3.5
Open Space, Parks and Trails
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3.6
Town Centre
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3.7
Public Institutional
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3.8
Protected Water Supplies
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3.9
Rural
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3.10 Land Use Planning Objectives
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4.0 THE ROLE OF THE MUNICIPALITIY
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4.1 Town Operations and Finances
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4.2
Engineering Infrastructure and Services
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APPENDIX: THE PLANNING PROCESS
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Role and Purpose of Municipal Plan
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2.
Plan Content
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3.
Development Regulations
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4.
Consultation and Comments
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Process for Adoption, Approval and Registration of the Plan
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Administration, Legal Effect and Authority of Municipal Plan
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Relationship to Other Plans and Legislation
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Setting the Context
1.1
Introduction
The purpose of the Background Report to the Municipal Plan Review is to provide an overview
of the sustainability framework and a socio-economic profile of the community, highlight land
use observations, and identify key strategic issues that appear to characterize the community.
These key findings, in addition to information to be gathered from the initial public consultation
sessions, supplementary planning research, and direction from Council, shall provide the basis
to define the Town's primary sustainability and land use planning objectives and priorities.
The Municipal Plan objectives shall guide the development of Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations, including land use designations and zoning maps to guide the future development
of the Town for the next 10 years.
The Municipal Plan and Development Regulations are living documents, that is, over the 10-year
life of the Municipal Plan, amendments are permitted under the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
2000 in order to accommodate changes over time that were not anticipated at the time that the
planning documents were prepared.
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1.2 The Geography and History of Old Perlican
1.2.1 Location and Natural Setting
The town of Old Perlican is located at the intersection of Routes 70 and 80 - and is
approximately 60 km from Carbonear, 50 km from Heart's Content, and 166 km from St. John's.
Old Perlican is a thriving service centre for the collection of smaller communities at the head of
Trinity Bay and Conception Bay.
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Situated on the tip of the Bay de Verde Peninsula, and in close proximity to the famous fishing
grounds off Baccalieu Island, it has always been one of the leading fishing communities in the
province. The Bay de Verde Peninsula is the largest peninsula that makes up part of the Avalon
Peninsula of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Bay de Verde (which means
green bay) peninsula separates both Trinity Bay and Conception Bay. It is located close to
several fishing grounds, historically around Baccalieu Island and currently, the Grand Banks and
Labrador Sea. According to the 2016 Census, Old Perlican has a population of 625 residents.
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Old Perlican is one of Newfoundland's oldest fishing communities, serving as the major fishing
station in Trinity Bay for migratory fisherman from England in the 17th century. To this day, the
major economy is the fishery. Crab and Shrimp processing facilities are major employers during
the fishing and production season. Other species processed here include lump, mackerel,
capelin, and whelk. Fortunately, for Old Perlican, the cod moratorium of the early 1990s did not
devastate the economy of the area.
The surrounding landscape is classified as Maritime Barrens, more specifically, the 'Northeast
Barrens subregion 6A'. It dramatically reflects the glacial activity that occurred here more than
10,000 years ago resulting in widespread barrens and peatlands. Most of the area is covered by
gently rolling ground moraine, but scattered through are boulders left by retreating glaciers.
The hummocky terrain is also a result of glacial activity. Barrens are the most common
landscape feature and slope bogs; basin bogs and fens occur regularly reflecting general poor
drainage combined with a wet climate. Until recent times the area was covered by forest except
on high ridges and coastal headlands, but due to burning by settlers and fires associated with
the railway, the forest was gradually destroyed and can only be found in protected valleys.
Needless to say, the focus for settlers was the fishery, and agricultural activities offered
supplemented their diet.
1.2.2 Historic Influences on the Built Community
Old Perlican is one of the oldest communities in Newfoundland, appearing on maps in 1597.
One of the first references to Old Perlican comes from a report written by Captain Charles Leigh
in 1597. He says that a Spanish vessel had been fishing out of a place he called 'Parlican' that
summer. By at least 1612 people had begun to call the place Old Perlican. John Guy mentions
Old Perlican a number of times during his trip into Trinity Bay that year. Its name was recorded
as "Parlican" as early as 1597, with the "old" being added sometime later to distinguish it from
New Perlican further up the bay. Nonetheless, it is one of the oldest fishing communities in
Newfoundland, serving as the major fishing station in Trinity Bay for migratory fisherman from
England in the 17th century
Old Perlican was settled by at least 1640. The first Newfoundland census lists fourteen planters
there in 1675. But, in, 1697 the French under D'Iberville captured Old Perlican. They reported
that there were "19 houses, several stores, more than thirty head of horned cattle, and a
number of sheep and pigs". During King Shalliam's War, the village was destroyed in the Avalon
Peninsula Campaign. A "planter" (an early settler or colonist) named John Barrett (1654-1714)
lived there after arriving from Poole, England in 1711. One of, if not, the oldest recorded English
land transaction in Newfoundland archives is between John Barrett and John Carter in 1711 in
Old Perlican. The original is in the St. John's archives and a photocopy hangs in the Old Perlican
Town Hall.
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By 1729, Old Perlican was one of 11 harbours in Newfoundland to warrant the appointment of a
Justice of the Peace. In 1774, Methodism was introduced by John Hoskins, an English
schoolteacher. Much later, in 1914, Reid Newfoundland Ltd. built a railway line in the general
area, which ran as far as Bay de Verde until the 1930s. In 1936, the Old Perlican Cottage
Hospital was built, one of the few in rural Newfoundland.
The Town of Old Perlican was incorporated by the Province as a municipality on March 31, 1971.
The first Council met in a small building owned by Eric Strong on Main Street. The present
municipal building was built in 1975 and an extension added in 1988. The building currently
houses the Town office and Council chambers, the Old Perlican Public Library, an RCMP satellite
office and the Old Perlican Ambulance Service. An arms' length organization, the Old Perlican
Ambulance Service operates through a funding agreement with Eastern Health. It has personnel
trained to various levels of pre-hospital care, including one primary care paramedic. The service
prides itself on its excellent delivery of patient care to residents of the area. Ambulance services
are dispatched from the local hospital.
When John Hoskins Elementary School closed in 1997, the town acquired the building from the
Avalon North School Board. In 1982 the town had cost-shared with the board to build a
gymnasium on the school. Community leaders convinced the school board to turn over the
building to the town. It is now used as a community centre and continues to undergo
renovations to make it a centre of attraction for the town. The Recreation Commission
volunteers are tireless in their efforts to provide recreation and social activities for the residents.
Other recreation facilities in the town include a soccer field, softball field and playground.
The Old Perlican Heritage Committee works to encourage awareness of the Towns proud
heritage as a fishing community. Local residents donated property in the centre of town for the
development of a Memorial Park to honour the many residents who left Old Perlican to serve in
World Wars. The War Memorial, surrounded by flags of all provinces and territories of Canada,
is the scene of annual Remembrance Day ceremonies. The adjacent park has a 0.4 km boardwalk
which, along with the Beckett Heritage Home (a registered heritage structure), and replica
fishing store, are featured as tourism attractions for the Town.
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The Town of Old Perlican is a commercial service hub for the towns located at the tip of the Bay
de Verde peninsula. It continues to be the fishing centre for the south side of Trinity Bay and the
north shore of Conception Bay. The crab, shrimp and ground fish plants as well as the large
concentration of fishing boats and harbour infrastructure has maintained the town's prosperity.
The commercial and industrial activities and land uses shall be discussed in more detail in
Chapter 3 in an assessment of employment-generating lands.
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Old Perlican is also a hub for to health and
education services. In 2001, a new health centre,
which is operated by the Eastern Health Authority,
replaced the old cottage hospital which had served
the area since the mid-1930s. The Dr. A.A. Wilkinson
Memorial Health Centre is a state-of-the-art acute
care facility, with modern laboratory and x-ray
facilities.
In September 2002 Baccalieu Collegiate (grades 7-12) opened its doors in Old Perlican.
Elementary (K-6) students from Old Perlican attend TriCon Elementary in nearby Bay de Verde.
1.3
The Current Municipal Plan (In Effect)
The Town's Municipal Planning area boundary under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 is
the same as the Town's Municipal Area Boundary as established under the Municipalities Act,
1999. The Town is empowered under this legislation to apply planning policies and regulations
and to levy taxes on the properties for services within these boundaries.
The current Municipal Plan and Development Regulations were prepared in 2009. The Municipal
Plan and the Development Regulations have only been amended 2 times.
Section 28 of URPA requires plans to be reviewed every 5 years; and the plans are developed
with a 10-year timeframe.
It is timely for the Town of Old Perlican to undertake the Review in order to set the legal
framework for the next 10+ years of growth and development.
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Community Site Observations
1.3.1 Community survey prior to site visit
In coordination with the Town Council and staff, a community survey was conducted to explore
the values and concerns of the residents, both seasonal and permanent. The survey was
available via the Town Facebook page and posters were distributed throughout the community
as well. The survey was conducted between July 5 and August 18, 2020.
There were 101 responses to Town of Old Perlican Community Survey. The results are provided
below.
Q1 How long have you lived in Old Perlican?
The majority of respondents had lived in the
town between 20-50 years (45%); the next
most frequent respondents were 10-20 years
(23%) and only 11% were seasonal residents
with a primary residence elsewhere.
Q1 How long have you lived in Old Perlican?
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Q2. How important are the following factors in improving your
community? (1=not important; 5=somewhat important; 10=very
important)
Develop a sense of community identity for Old Perlican.
8.3
Improve walkability by providing more walking paths and
trails.
8.25
More citizen engagement in community development.
8.14
Diversify jobs and economy of Old Perlican.
8.1
Work with other municipalities to promote cooperation and
regional economic development.
Need summer festival or event to attract tourists to Old
Perlican.
Need more cultural and social activities and events year
round.
Improvement of the aesthetics and appearance of the
community.
8.06
7.89
7.77
7.76
Protection of natural features/landscaping.
7.46
Old Perlican needs to promote and protect heritage
resources
Old Perican needs more parks and outdoor recreation
opportunities.
7.35
7.1
Need a Town Centre to provide a focus to the community.
7.07
The Town needs more residential options and different
housing types.
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Q2. How important are the following factors in improving your
community?
Develop a sense of community identity for Old Perlican. I 1
Improve walkability by providing more walking paths and...
More citizen engagement in community development.
Diversify jobs and economy of Old Perlican.
Work with other municipalities to promote cooperation...
Need summer festival or event to attract tourists to Old...
Need more cultural and social activities and events year...
Improvement of the aesthetics and appearance of the... '
Protection of natural features/landscaping.
Old Perlican needs to promote and protect heritage...
Old Perican needs more parks and outdoor recreation...IS
Need a Town Centre to provide a focus to the community. III
The Town needs more residential options and different... MEI
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Not important 2
3. 3 E 4 Somewhat important 6 7 18 09 Very important
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Q3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with following
statements?
Old Perlican is a great place to raise a family.
I do most of my shopping at stores in Old Perlican.
Rental for seasonal workers takes up too much of the
housing and makes it hard for people to move to Old...
The Town of Old Perlican needs to beautify the Town.
The Town of Old Perlican needs more clear, enforceable
rules for development.
Need better access to the waterfront for parks and trails.
Tourism is an important potential economic opportunity for
Old Perlican.
There is enough land for industrial needs for the next 10
years.
There is enough land for commercial needs for the next 10
years.
Old Perlican needs to offer more choices for seniors
housing.
There is enough land for residential needs for the next 10
years.
Protecting heritage is a way to grow tourism and economic
development.
Seasonal residents are making property too expensive for
full-time residents to move to Old Perlican.
There is enough affordable housing in Old Perlican.
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
- Strongly agree - Agree
2 Somewhat agree
A Somewhat disagree - Disagree - Strongly disagree - N/A
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Q3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with following
statements?Weighted Average
(1=strongly agree; 6=strongly disagreee)
There is enough land for residential needs for the next 10
years.
There is enough affordable housing in Old Perlican.
3.76
Rental for seasonal workers takes up too much of the housing
and makes it hard for people to move to Old Perlican...
There is enough land for industrial needs for the next 10
years.
There is enough land for commercial needs for the next 10
years.
3.52
I do most of my shopping at stores in Old Perlican.
The Town of Old Perlican needs more clear, enforceable rules
for development.
3.33
2.56
Old Perlican needs to offer more choices for seniors housing.
2.32
Need better access to the waterfront for parks and trails.
2.29
Old Perlican is a great place to raise a family.
2.27
Tourism is an important potential economic opportunity for
Old Perlican.
Protecting heritage is a way to grow tourism and economic
development.
The Town of Old Perlican needs to beautify the Town.
2.17
2.17
2.07
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Q4. In general, how do you feel about living in Old
Perlican? (74 responses)
2 , 7-
- Extremely satisfied
- Very satisfied
= Somewhat satisfied
- Somewhat dissatisfied - Very dissatisfied
- Extremely dissatisfied
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Q5 If you could recommend three Community Improvement Projects for the Town, please share them
and indicate their importance (1 to 3)
1 Trailer area, community swimming area, youth area
2
Extend the rural planning infill line to allow people to apply for crown land adjacent to existing
housing.
3
Continue with the rink
Walking trails
Improve local roads
4
Boardwalk along the harbour front and out towards the harbour authority; housing project
geared towards seniors;
5
Clean up residential lots. Should be free of debris and fishing equipment. 3
6
Roof over the rink. Keep the beaches clean. Get involved with ocean's Canada. Stop the dumping
of old nets on shoreline. Develop a trailer park
7
1-Replace town waterlines not patch.
2-when hiring students for summer jobs why not have them pick up litter (maybe once a week).
And place garbage bins in strategic places around town (where you see the most litter) between
high school and Gasland, on the wharf! (Seen BDV with bins made out of blue plastic barrels with
a cover attached-inexpensive)
8
Community centre, for meeting place.
Better park areas to bring in tourist
9
1. More clean-up, including around the town hall.
2. Improved pathway from rec centre to joy button park.
3. Better oversight of ATV's and dirt bikes. Gravel is all over the pavement and riders are not
respecting town's residents (speed, noise, etc.)
10 Clean up the beach. Walking trails. improve roads.
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Housing development Schooners Heritage Site Walking Trails
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Heritage boards in important areas of town
Walking trails to invite visitors
Rest stops with information boards and picnic tables
13
Boardwalk by Heritage
Information heritage boards around town or on walking trail
Annual beach clean up
14
Softball field
Basketball court
Brewery
15
1. Trails and parks that tourists and locals can enjoy.
2. Improved playground and addition of other recreational facilities and programs for youth in
the area.
3. Commercial opportunities to entice tourists and locals to stay and spend money here as well
as job creation for a declining population.
16
Beautifying various items that are of importance but require a facelift. I.e. old and crooked
telephone poles. Ugly wire displays. Side road and main roadway drains for grass maintenance.
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Q5 If you could recommend three Community Improvement Projects for the Town, please share them
and indicate their importance (1 to 3)
More attractive community lighting. Sidewalk improvements everywhere.
An emergency community sound system.
Just to mention a few. Thanks for this opportunity.
17
An indoor pool. Great recreational sport for the young and old and could be utilized year-round.
18
Improve snow clearing
More organized recreation activities (sports, cards, dart, dances etc.)
Upkeep roads
19 N/A
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1. High road through town. Municipal government needs more communication with Provincial
Government to upkeep the Main Road. Lineage, ditches, potholes.
( this road is overlooked by Council as it owned by Province) but it serves as main thoroughfare
in community and needs more Council voice in upkeep!!
2. Community Spirit. I know you can't change people, but attitude starts with Council and when
you can't get along in there and as I see by some of the survey questions. Point fingers at new
residents or seasonal residents (like less of importance or part of community) this is a major
disservice to the community as a whole and its possible future growth
3. Allow more possibility for commercial growth. Our community currently is run by Quinlans.
Own most if commercial space and properties... no possibility for new entrepreneurs wanting to
undertake new business... community support is not there... this can only change as council
attitude changes. Not everyone works the plant... not everyone is fisherman!! We need to be
forward thinking... aging population. places to shop local... not controlled by one entity.
As we see in other communities. plants may not last forever... what then??
Almost of these equal importance. Far more than trails or beautification.
As these are foundation of community. Without good foundation, like building a home; new
coat of paint shall not make difference if house falls down!!
21
More emphasis on cultural and historical development of the community to attract tourism.
More walking/hiking trails for residents and visitors to avail of.
Development of a serviced park/trailer park area for people to use.
22
Enforce people to clean up their property.
Make property owners Clean up the marsh beside the road going to wharf
Enforce fisherman to put their crab pots on the wharf instead of their land around the houses it's
an eyesore! It brings property value down
23
Basketball court for the kids.
24
Clean up of roadsides and waterfront of garbage
Areas for safe walking
25
none
26
1. Community track for walkers
2. Community fitness gym (weights, treadmills, bikes etc.) Business
27
An improved water system for the town is a very important asset that should have been
addressed many years ago. The water is terrible and a new system should be put in place.
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Q5 If you could recommend three Community Improvement Projects for the Town, please share them
and indicate their importance (1 to 3)
28
1) Recreation facilities improvement at parks.... benches, playground equipment, etc. 2)
Restoration of older buildings perhaps as rentals for tourists 3) Cleanup of waterfront area
/beaches
29
1. Clean up the waterfront. The garbage is ridiculous and a deterrent to anyone.
2. Consider what tourists would come to see. We don't have lookouts or trails.
3. Clear signage to what's available
30
A restaurant near the waterfront, everyone loves an ocean view .. also, a bed a breakfast near
the waterfront would be a great idea also and would probably bring more business to the area ..
31
1)Ballfield
2) basketball court
3) tourist attractions
32
1. More walking trails
2. More heritage projects outside of heritage house
3. Signage, beautification and pride in community projects
33
A new fire truck needs to be purchased to replace a very old machine. It's very important for the
safety of our community
34
Walking trails. Beautify the town. More festivals or community garden.
35
New fire truck
36
Splash pad 2
Trailer park 2
Seniors complex Housing 3
37
1. Improve the playground
2. Outdoor events venue
3. Opportunities for community organizations to showcase their abilities and services. More
town sponsored events to include ALL organizations in the town and promote the work that all
the organizations do through Town means and avenues.
Q6 In your opinion, are there development features or approaches in another Town or area from
which the Town of Old Perlican could learn/benefit?
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A lot of towns do annual improvements (recreational and beatification)
2
The town should be approachable by the citizens and should listen to what they have to say
3
Bay de Verde did a lot of nice things around the area
4
Heart's Content seems to have more community involvement with and by the town. Little
information is shared in Old Perlican.
6
Bay de Verde with their heritage spots
7
Bay de Verde has a number of stop areas with picnic tables and info boards
9
The splash pad in Bay Roberts.
The trail that turns into a skate way in CBS.
Other places have things like golf courses, B&Bs, dinner theatres, gift stores, boat tours etc. That
we could avail of.
10
There always is.
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Archeological site exploration in CupidsTM with their interpretation centre depicting the
plantation of John Guy.
Ferryland - the Colony of Avalon
Red bay - Labrador- the Basque Fishery
Why not develop something similar with the Dorset findings at Old Perlican - the Eastern most
location of artifacts to be found.
15
Developing of a residential housing area
17
Increased opportunities for tourism.
18
Not sure on this one but an idea would be a camping type are down in cooks cove with some
sites made, picnic tables, some fire pits, a place where families could go that cannot afford to
travel to far
19
Community involvement is a big thing that's lacking in this town. Just a select few doing select
things isn't going to help grow this community and make it better in the future.
20
A community garden should be put in place
21
The efforts that RHC have put into the fairy trail is enviable and the work in the many heritage
sites in BDV is impressive. Residents in the surrounding appear to support their community much
more and for some reason many residents in OP do not have the same community pride.
Q7 Thank you for your participation in the community survey. Please feel free to comment on other
issues or provide additional comments that may be informative to the Municipal Plan Review project.
1
Increase taxes on property owners who don't keep their property clean.
2
Lots of room for improvement
3
Thanks
4
Sidewalks would be nice as well as more street lights. A fall harvest and an increase in activity
around our Christmas parade along with an Easter parade would be nice or relationship building
in this town.
5
Council needs to be more transparence and honest
6
A road which is not accessible is being used as a driveway but still considered a road. Which in
turn makes it impossible for us to put up a privacy fence. So, some rezoning would be great.
7
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Many of the Town Development Regulations needs to be more clearly written - more precise and
updated.
Businesses, sea food processors, in the Town must see Old Perlican as a place to invest in not just
simply a place to process a product.
People coming here to work seasonally need to see that this Town has a future and worth living
in well into the future.
9
Council needs to strictly adhere to rules and regulations....to avoid past mistakes.
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In order to make this community better the people here have to learn to work together more
and stop worrying about what others are doing or not doing to their liking.
The town needs to be more open to ideas and implement them openly and honestly. This shall
help people outside of council understand what's being done to make this community what it
should be and not the laughing stock that it has become in the past while. With the size of this
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community that you can be proud to say you come from once again.
12
Old Perlican is a wonderful place to live but we don't have enough to bring people here. Tourism
is a big thing; we have beautiful trails that need to be developed and add more attractions.
Summer concerts and events take place but we can sure use more.
13
Somehow need to increase community pride in the residents.
Summary of the Community Survey: There were 101 respondents to the Community Survey for
the Town of Old Perlican. Most of them were long-time residents (over 20 years), of which 36%
are very satisfied and 36% are somewhat satisfied with living in Old Perlican.
The 6 top most important factors in improving the community (out of 13) were:
1. Develop a sense of community identity;
2. Improve walkability (trails & paths);
3. More citizen engagement in community development;
4. Diversity jobs & economy;
5. Work with other municipalities to promote cooperation and regional economic
development; and,
6. Need summer festival or event to attract tourists to Old Perlican.
Out of 14 statements, residents agreed on 7 initiatives: to beautify the Town, protect heritage
as it is tied to promoting tourism, family-friendly, and needs better access to waterfront parks
and trails, more choices for seniors housing and more clear, enforceable development rules.
In an open-ended question, the most popular community improvement projects mentioned
included: clean up (public and private property); walking trails, tourism-related improvements
with emphasis on heritage; improved roads; and more playgrounds. There were many other
valid individual suggestions.
A few thoughtful comments were made regarding the Town reaching out to involve community
organizations in town projects.
Also, with regard to other towns, respondents focused on heritage interpretation initiatives all
over the Avalon and the potential for Old Perlican to add a different thread to that story.
1.3.2 Community site visit
The preliminary site visits to the community confirmed the need for updated Municipal Plan and
Development Regulations in order to manage change associated with land uses of residential,
commercial, industrial, parks, recreation and natural area environments of the community.
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During the preliminary consultations and site visit in 2020 and subsequently at the Community
Public Consultation held September 23, 2020, discussions were held regarding key planning
topics. The following table summarizes some the key observations shared with Tract.
STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
STRENGTHS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
HOUSING CHOICE
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Well-kept housing;
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Mostly single-family dwellings, but new
seniors housing developed;
-
Still reasonable land costs
-
Property taxes (?) higher/lower than
most communities in the area
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Some newer large homes being built
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Residential development standards to ensure
that new housing is compatible with the
character of the existing community;
-
Need to create opportunities for future
growth, such as, preserving access to
backlands;
-
Need to address issue of privately owned land
not available for development;
TOURISM/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Beckett Heritage House Museum;
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Memorial Park and boardwalk in Town
Centre;
-
Significant archaeological finds that
support rich heritage of Town;
-
The Town has a commercial zone along
Route 80 which has exposure to passing
traffic and reduces vehicular conflict in
the town (note: this should not be used
for detached dwellings);
-
Baccalieu Trail scenic route bypasses the Town
as the main road (Route 70) goes to Bay de
Verde and Grates Cove;
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Need to develop tourism infrastructure to
encourage tourists to stop and stay in the
community;
-
Need more landscaping and beautification;
-
Town needs a new modern logo and slogan to
promote community identity;
-
Town website needs a facelift and to be fixed
so that it is not identified as a virus!
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The Town needs a program to encourage
tourism projects building on the Town's rich
history;
BUSINESS GROWTH
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The town is a regional service hub for
surrounding communities;
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Strong economic foundation with major
seafood processing facility in town;
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Location of only Marine Service Centre
in Trinity and Conception Bays, except
for Harbour Grace;
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The proximity of a variety of shopping
opportunities in Carbonear and Bay Roberts
challenges the viability of local businesses;
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Need clear regulations to facilitate home
business opportunities;
DEMOGRAPHICS
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Between 2006-2016, Town population
dropped by 6%, less than surrounding
areas (Bay de Verde and Subdivision G)
which lost about 17%;
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Continue to focus recreation development and
programming for families with children and for
aging residents as well;
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STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOWN OF OLD PERLICAN
STRENGTHS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
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Stable number of families with children;
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Aging population;
ACCESS TO RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
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The Memorial Park is a focus in the
community with walking trail;
-
Recreation Commission offers
Recreation Programs at the Community
Centre;
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Town has a playground, soccer pitch,
softball field and basketball court;
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There is a Lion's Club and one of the
oldest active Orangeman's Lodge;
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St. Andrew's By the Sea United Church;
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Residents would like more trails for active
living for all ages and allow Tourists to explore;
TRANSPORTATION
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Provincial Highway Routes 80 and 70
come together at Old Perlican,
connecting it with the region and
beyond;
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Town roads are of varied standards in terms of
width, paving or gravel and need continued
maintenance which is costly and must be
budgeted for in long term;
GOVERNANCE, SERVICING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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Not a full slate of Councilors;
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Regular meetings open to residents;
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Well-managed services;
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Good relations with other governments;
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Balanced budget
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Fair taxation rate & stable revenue
sources;
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All residential development is serviced;
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Access to high speed internet
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Location of regional institutions:
hospital, school, government, Post
office, RCMP, Public Library;
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Town needs an Asset Management Plan;
Regular elections;
Partnering for services
BUILT AND CREATED BEAUTY
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The Town developed a Memorial Park
with a sitting area and walking trail;
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The historic building, Beckett Heritage
House, is in very good condition and in a
prime location;
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Need to create an 'entrance' to the Town;
Heritage committee to consolidate information
on history and heritage of the Town for
interpretation opportunities;
Archaeological sites and old cemeteries
contribute to interpretation opportunities;
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Town has webpage and Facebook page
to post events and news;
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Need to encourage turnout for municipal
elections;
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STRENGTHS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT
Some level of volunteerism for
community events
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Encourage volunteers to assist with community
events;
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Need volunteers for Council committees for
heritage protection, tourism development, and
trail development;
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Need volunteers for community activities;
IMPROVEMENTS DESIRED IN NEW MUNICIPAL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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Zones to reflect development that has happened since 2009;
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Clear procedures for decision-making and implementation;
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Zone uses need to reflect needs and preferences of the community for the future;
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Need to respect sustainability of infrastructure maintenance when zoning new development
areas and allow for infill opportunities that are compatible with the town character, yet
responsibly allow for greater use of existing services;
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Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
The Town of Old Perlican prepared an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan in 2010 to meet
the requirements of the Federal/Provincial Gas Tax Agreement.
The Town of Old Perlican's vision to achieve community sustainability into the future
requires that the town must enhance and improve the quality of life for all residents by
providing infrastructure and services to insure Old Perlican continues as the thriving
economic hub of the Bay de Verde Peninsula. The document was aptly entitled 'Charting
the Course'.
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To ensure sustainability, the ICSP indicated that the Town shall:
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Ensure the protection of the natural environment in and around the community;
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Develop a business-friendly environment while striving to maintain current levels of
business service and attract new developments to the town.
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Ensure information and adequate social programs are available to all residents.
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Ensure the celebration of our history, culture and people through a variety of programs
and events.
Ensure the municipality is operated with fiscal responsibility and accountability through
land use, financial and strategic planning, while engaging the pubic whenever possible;
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Ensure that relationships with others in the community are developed and enhanced,
engaging partners to accomplish goals identified by the council and residents.
Old Perlican is currently a major service centre with a hospital, high school, senior's home,
funeral home and various other businesses and amenities. The ICSP commits the Town to strive
to maintain the existing business base, as well as encourage new business to develop in Old
Perlican.
The ICSP summarized significant goals for the four pillars of sustainability as follows:
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Environment:
New Regional Waste Management facility/Hazardous waste disposal
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Sewage Treatment Outfall
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Soda Ash treatment for domestic water system
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Residential water/sewer improvements
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Study electricity consumption for municipal buildings (possibly install solar panels)
(green fund assistance)
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Improve/increase green spaces (parks, trees) in the municipality
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Governance:
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Update town plans and policies
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Explore Human resource options to maintain or possibly expand staff levels Streamline
decision making processes
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Maintain equipment and facilities
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Ensure appropriate financial resources are in place
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Economic:
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Partner with the Harbour Authority on marina development
Encourage existing/new businesses
Water supply upgrade for commercial customers
Develop tourism activities and visitor sites
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Social/Cultural:
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Develop walking trails
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Community Service award/volunteer of year
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Develop recreation programs for youth and seniors, especially in winter-walking
programs, etc.
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Encourage activities of senior's groups (50+ groups)
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Self-improvement programs/workshops
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Continue to press for increased cellular service in the region
The region continues to be an interest for tourism development as evidenced by the 'Thriving
Region' workshop sponsored by Memorial University focused on bringing the region together to
develop the Baccalieu Trail (see posters below).
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Profile of the People of Old Perlican
2.1
Population and Demographic Trends
The Town has 633 residents as of the 2016 Census. In the last 10 years, the population of Old
Perlican has decreased by 6% (or 43 people). Statistics Canada provides median age
information, that is, half the population is older that the median age and half the population is
younger than the median age. In 2006 the median age was 43.3, slightly higher than the
provincial median of 41.7, and in 2016, the median age of was up to 48.4 years of age, again
higher than the provincial median of 46. The population is definitely ageing, and the age profile
is older than elsewhere in the province
However, to get a better sense of the change in the age groups in the Town, the following table
shows the census data for 2001, 2016, 2011 and 2016.
Old Perlican - Population Trends,
by Age Group, 2001-2016
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200
150
100
50
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85 and
0 to 4
5 to 14
15 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 44 45 to 54
55 to 64 65 to 74
75 to 84
over
- 2001
25
70
60
40
205
115
65
50
65
30
- 2006
30
55
35
50
180
110
90
50
50
35
:: 2011
20
55
40
20
155
115
125
55
40
30
2016
20
65
20
30
155
100
110
85
20
20
The number of children in the age groups 0-4 and 4-14 decreased slightly, whereas the 15-19
group (high school) dropped by75%. The 20-24 (post-secondary) overall decreased by 25%, but
only after having a sharp decline between 2006-11 and rebounding in 2016.
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The new entrants to the workforce (25-44) declined by 32%; but the 45-64 group was basically
stable, losing only 15 individuals, perhaps representing a committed workforce whose lives are
invested in the community.
The pre-retirement group (55-64) increased significantly by 41% (after a peak in 2011 showing
15 more people than in 2016. The early retirement group (65-74) was stable between 2001-
2011, then spiked by 41% to 85 people in 2016; this could be due to the retirement facility. The
75-84 group decreased dramatically by 70%, and the 85+ population was stable and only
decreased in 2016 by 30%.
These trends show that the working age groups dominate the population of the community
representing almost 60% people living in the Town; therefore, their needs and expectations
need to be explored and provided for, particularly if the Town wishes to retain young adults.
The Town of Old Perlican acts as a hub for services to the surrounding region, therefore, the
regional demographic trends were explored. Census Canada collects statistics for the Towns of
Old Perlican and Bay de Verde ,and the smaller surrounding communities are generally captured
in the Census Subdivisions F (east side of the peninsula) and G (west side of the pensinsula).
While it is not possible to know the shopping pattern for the residents in smaller communities,
the tables provide information on a general pattern of change in the smaller communities. It
would appear that the communities in Subdivision F are declining at a faster rate than the Town
of Old Perlican and the commuities in Subdivision G.
CENSUS AREA:
2006
2016
#
% change
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Old Perlican
676
633
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Bay de Verde
470
392
-78
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Division 1, Subdivision F
582
548
-34
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Division 1, Subdivision G
2218
1866
-352
-16%
Total:
3946
3439
-507
-13%
The demographic profile shown on the table below highlights significant older population of the
Region compared to the Town of Old Perlican. This may indicate the need for a greater land use
planning emphasis on providing for a more diverse supply of seniors housing choices as well as
expanded amenities for active living. The following table illustrates the changes in the regional
population by age group in the past 10 years.
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735
730
700
25
640
600
600
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400
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330
225
255
900
735
640
394
275
90
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85
285
150
115
625
530
730
600
240
75
- 2006
2016
The table below illustrates this aging of the Region more graphically. This aging population shall
have different purchasing needs and housing needs in the near future. All considerations to be
taken into account by local retailers and housing developers.
Comparison of Age Group Change, 2006-2016
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This aging trend has an impact on the composition of households and the type of housing that is
needed. Average household size is diminishing from 2.6 in 2006 to 2.4 in 2016. Interestingly,
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though, between 2006-2016, there are the same number of census families of couples without
children, fewer couples with children and more lone parent families. It may be speculated that
the smaller family size may be in terms of the number of children per family.
Change in number of Census families in
private households, 2006-2016
Couples without children
Couples with children
Lone Parent familes
70
85
0
0
25
95
95
20
40
60
80
100
2016 -:2006
The following table shows a broader look beyond just census families. It reflects a balance
between census families with or without children. What is surprising is the number of one-
person households which represent 21% of private households (50 of 235) in the community, up
by 5 from 2006. This would suggest that there may be a need for residential housing that would
allow for downsizing for these households, rather than the big change from moving out of the
family home to a room in a retirement centre.
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household type, 2006-2016
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20
40
60
80
100
2016
2006
Note: In both 2006 and 2016, there were no multiple-census family houseolds and no 'two-or-
more' person non-census family households. This is more of a phenonoma for larger centres
where there are more low income families struggling to find housing.
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Overall, the residents of the Town of Old Perlican are quite satisfied with living in the town.
According the Community Accounts statistics calculated by the Provincial Government regarding
community well-being, 80% indicate that they are very satisfied or satisfied with life in general.
Also 78% indicate a strong sense of community; and about 57% self-reported that they were in
excellent or very good health.
2.2
Education, Mobility, Employment and Income
The education level of residents of Old Perlican has improved for a wide range of post-secondary
achievement, as shown on the graph below. Between 2006-2016, there is a dramatic decrease
in individuals without some certification or diploma or degree (from 255 to 95). Education is the
key to employment and better lifestyle opportunities. There is also a dramatic increase in the
number of individuals who have completed some kind of apprenticeship and College.
Trend in educational attainment of residents of
Old Perlican, 20116-2016
University -complete degree
25
55
University - below degree
10
College, CGEP
70
Apprenticeship
Secondary school
No certificate, diploma, degree
75
20
115
125
155
95
255
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2016
2006
Mobility statistics indicate that in the 1 year before the census in 2016, the population consisted
of local people as 95% were non-movers. Of the 5% that were movers, half moved within the
province and half from other provinces. Five years before the census, 89% were non-movers.
Of the 11% that were movers, these were internal migrants (within the province). This is
consistent with the fact that the Fish Processing plant has provided secure employment for a
long time and residents have been able to rely on having an income in their community or
region.
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A comparison of the change in employment by industry categories in the past 10 years reflects
this employment stability as affected by the overall decrease in population. The
'manufacturing' jobs at the Fish Plant predominate, and the only new category is 'public
administration' which would reflect government services based in the Town of Old Perlican.
Change in employment by Industry categories, 2006-2016
Public administration
Other services (except public administration)
Accommodation and food services
Health care and social assistance
Educational services
Professional; scientific and technical services
Transportation and warehousing
Retail trade
Wholesale trade
Manufacturing
Construction
Agriculture; forestry; fishing and hunting
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160
In the past 10 years, the number of residents that are in the workforce has decreased from 565
to 435. There was also a decrease in the labour force participation rate form 63.7% in 2006 to
62.1% in 2016. This is almost the same as the provincial participation rate of 62.7%. The
employment rate also decreased from 61.9% to 52.9 (below the provincial rate of 56.1%) and
the unemployment rate increased from 12.8% to 14.8%, now higher than the provincial rate of
10.5 in 2016.
Commuting duration was included in the 2016 Census. Travel time to work for working Old
Perlican residents indicates that employment is not far way:
< 15 minutes:
40%
15 -- 29 minutes:
24%
30-44 minutes:
14%
45-59 minutes:
8%
60 minutes+
14%
To provide an indication of the income of families living in Old Perlican, the statistics were
compared for economic families both in the community and in the rest of the province -- see
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table below. (Note that 'economic family' refers to a group of two or more persons who live in
the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law union,
adoption or a foster relationship. ... By definition, all persons who are members of a census
family are also members of an economic family).
Average total income ($) of economic
families in private households, 2016
Couple economic families with children
or relatives
Couple economic families without
87,485
children or relatives
67,633
137,066
132,665
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40,000
80,000
120,000 160,000
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Note that for Old Perlican there was nothing recorded for lone parent economc families or for
persons 15years + not in an economic family.
Families with children are most likely to have parents working, so it is no surprise that the
income difference is only $5000; whereas, families without children would most likely include
pensioners whose lower income brings this category to $20,000 lower than the provincial
average. However, as this factor would be true for the rest of the province, it could point out to
some other factor in effect in the community.
Most of the income earned in Old Periican (72%) is market-generated or employment income,
as shown on the table below.
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Comparision of Source of Income, Old Perlican
and the Province, 2016
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There are 60 households whose total income is less than $50,000; of these only 5 are < $19,999.
There is considerable affluence in the community as 33% earn over $100,000 and many
households (43%) have a comfortable income ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
Total income of Private Households, 2016
Old Perlican
$200;000 and over
$100;000 -200,000
$90;000 to $99;999
$80;000 to $89;999
$70;000 to $79;999
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$30;000 to $39;999
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$20;000 to $29;999
15
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Furthermore, when looking at the Census Canada calculation for the prevalence of low income
in communities, in 2016, only 7.1% of the population qualified (as a percentage of income after
tax), as compared to 15.4% for the rest of the Province.
These income levels are an important consideration when looking at the type of community
services that the Town should invest in to meet the needs of residents. Obviously, those with
higher incomes have different purchasing and recreation options than those with lower
incomes.
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3.0
Shaping Development: Land Use Patterns & Future Options
The local circumstances, needs and priorities of the municipality may have changed since 2009
and a new and more relevant community planning approach may be needed to manage land use
challenges and opportunities. This chapter shall provide observations and describe the existing
patterns of development with varied land uses of the community.
3.1
Residential Development
There are 215 total private dwellings in Old Perlican; 35 less than in 2006 (250). Home
ownership has always been dominant, and has become even more so over the past 10 years
with only 10 homes shown as rental properties. Home ownership at 95% is much higher than
the rest of the province at 77%.
Trend in Owner versus Renter, 2006-2016
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2016
Number of owned dwellings
Number of rented dwellings
According to Census Canada, the age of housing stock shows that 84% of the housing stock is
over 36 years old, and 5% is less than 10 years old (see table below). However, looking at the
real estate pages it would appear that there are newer homes on the market that may not have
been captured in the statistics. Interestingly, while these new homes contribute to a variety of
styles, shapes and sizes, older homes are also varied in style from heritage homes to bungalows,
and two-storey houses. There is considerable housing style variety in the community for single
detached dwellings, but no apparent housing opportunities for down-sizing, for example, to
townhomes for seniors or first-time home buyers.
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Private Dwellings by Period of Construction, 2016
2011 to 2016
2006 to 2010
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2001 to 2005
1991 to 2000
1981 to 1990
1961 to 1980
1960 or before
90
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
In terms of reporting the need for major repairs, the reported number is basically consistent
between 2006 to 2016 at 4.5% (10) indicating that, despite the age, the residential stock is
generally in good condition.
The Single detached dwelling continues to be the predominant dwelling form representing 96%
of housing stock. Since 2006, there are fewer recorded row housing units and apartments
recorded, 20 in 2006 and 10 in 2016. (including the `other attached' category). The retirement
home does not appear to be included in these numbers. Kingsway Living Bacca lieu is a state-of-
the art Level I, II, and Enhanced Care Personal Care Home with 45 suites for private or
community living.
According to Census Canada, the average value of a private dwelling in 2006 was $80,168 (or
$95,440 in 2016 dollars). By 2016, the value of private dwellings was $139,944. This is an
almost $45,000 increase in value; however, it is significantly less than the provincial average
value of $243,157; and considerably less than the price of homes in the Avalon Peninsula that
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average about $349,753. Therefore, overall, the housing stock is attractive to potential
residents.
According the real estate listings, house values range from about $140,000 to $370,000. This
would reflect the age of the housing stock and the value of some of the newly built homes.
A key priority of the Town is to protect the character of the built form in the community in order
to retain the rural, natural setting and the heritage homes that are the essence of the towns
attraction. The updated Municipal Plan and Development Regulations shall establish the lot
size, permitted uses, housing form, site design and zoning requirements to support and facilitate
the types of development desired by the residents of the town.
Another challenge for the Town is the fact that, as an old settlement, much of the land in the
town has been claimed by families yet there is no clear title issuing from the Crown. These
claims have not been settled through any Quieting of Title process under the Quieting of Titles
Act, 1999 or Section 36 process under the Lands Act, 1991; therefore, ownership remains
questionable. This ties up serviced land from future development. The Town needs to develop
a strategy to encourage these lands to be made available for development before investing in
new infrastructure that shall be a future maintenance burden.
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so it is evident that most of the developed community does not have title from the Crown
About 50 ha are zoned 'Residential', of which about 30 ha are already used. Of the remaining 20
ha that appear to be available, much of this land has challenges in terms of access and services.
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The 'Town' zone is predominantly occupied by residential uses interspersed with commercial
uses. Homes are located with varied densities and setbacks which reflect the historical
settlement of the community. While this enhances the charm of the town, it also poses a
challenge for identifying opportunities for infill. This is especially desirable on streets which
already have services.
3.2
Emolovment-Generatina Land: Commercial
For a small town, Old Perlican has a wide variety of commercial enterprises. This reflects its role
as a service hub for the tip of the Bay de Verde peninsula. These include, funeral home, seniors'
retirement home, drugstore, two gas bars (Irving and Esso) and convenience stores, two
hardware stores, large supermarket, automotive garage, variety store, a marine supply store,
cabinet makers, hair salons, accounting and insurance businesses, fast food take-outs, licensed
liquor store, contracting and trucking business, in addition to the processing facilities.
The key challenge for the Town is to ensure that the commercially zoned land is used for
commercial use and not for residential infill. The commercial zone is located mostly on Route 80
and onto Route 70, where most traffic enters/exits the community or bypasses it.
Of the total approximately 24 ha area currently zoned commercial, 11.6 are used, leaving about
12 ha available for future commercial development. Currently, the uses located here are
regional services, such as the hospital, senior's residence, pharmacy, and high school and the
commercial enterprises include Foodland, service station, paint store and funeral home.
The other commercial businesses are scattered throughout the 'Town' zone. This zone is a
mixture of residential and businesses with no apparent pattern to the location of either. The
'Town' zone is about 85 ha in size, larger than the 'Residential' (about 50 ha) and 'Commercial'
zone (24 ha) combined. This zone needs to be reviewed to ensure that the uses and
development standards are achieving what the Town needs to be sustainable as a community
and meet the needs of residents and the Region.
As well, the Town wishes to promote tourism and more tourism-related opportunities need to
be addressed in the updated Municipal Plan and Development Regulations. Some of these
measures could include, allowing for home businesses related to the arts, crafts and artisan
workshops, or providing a Town Centre focus for tourism facilities that provide more visual
presence and create a cluster of attractions.
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Services/Retail:
Baccalieu Builders Ltd
Button's Marine/ Castle Building Supplies
Donnas Beauty Salon
Foodland Ltd
Gasland Ltd, Jungle Jim's Eatery, Robin's Donuts
Glamour Beauty Salon
Hopkins Services
Hopkins Funeral Home
Howell's Cabinet Shop
Melanie's Pet Grooming
Munn Insurance
Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (is this referred to as 'LOBA')
Noonan's Accounting and Income Tax Services
P. Kelly's Electrical
Quinlan Brothers Apartments
Reg Hopkins & Sons
Tizzards Quick Stop- Esso
Tricon Pharmacy
Note that there are no accommodations within the community, not even AirBnBs. The local
Baccalieu Lions Club has a building for their service club activities.
3.3
Employment-Generating Land: Industrial
Industrial development is focused on the Fish Processing plant and harbour. Quinlan Brothers
has been a major part of the town's history and a major contributor to the growth, development
and sustainability of the region. Founded in 1954, Quinlan Brothers Ltd. is now a third-
generation family owned and operated business. The operation has evolved from a traditional
local fish processing operation, to a multi-species player in the global fishing industry, exporting
our quality products to over twenty countries worldwide. There are two companies, Quinlan
Brothers Ltd and Quinsea Fisheries.
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As a major fishing port, Old Perlican's harbour facilities are managed by the Harbour
Authority of Old Perlican, a locally run corporation associated with Small Craft Harbours,
Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The Authority is responsible for berthage and gear storage
facilities for fishers, as well as providing water and electrical services to commercial and
pleasure boats. The Authority has ongoing plans for harbour improvements. Most recently, a
new Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Lifeboat Station was built at Old Perlican to allow
for better response to marine emergencies on the east coast of Newfoundland. The Bay de
Verde Peninsula was selected based on identified gaps in the Coast Guard's maritime search and
rescue response capacity as well as an anticipated increase in vessel traffic in the area.
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The processing plant and the harbour are located in the 'Harbourfront' zone. While the plant
site is densely developed, there is still a considerable area to the north zoned 'Harbourfront'
(about 9 ha) which is available for future development. This area would be suitable for
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expansion of plant facilities as well as harbour-related facilities for both commercial and
recreational vessels.
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Ocean Choice International
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Quinlan Brothers Ltd
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Quinsea Fisheries
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Environmental Protection
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The Town is located along the coastline on the Trinity Bay side of the Bay de Verde peninsula.
Note that Old Perlican island is not included in the Municipal Planning area boundary for the
Town.
Generally speaking, t is proposed that a minimum 15 m shoreline buffer be designated around
waterbodies and it shall be widened around areas of value as wetlands or areas otherwise not
suitable for development, due to slope or other natural impediments.
3.5
Open Space, Parks and Trails
The Town has only two areas designated for park purposes. The Memorial Park is well
developed for multi-age use with a designated boardwalk, and it used for Memorial Day services
as well. This playground located behind the Fire station is also designated as 'Park' zone and
contains facilities for young children, Joy Button Playground, as well as a softball diamond.
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Within the community, there are no other areas specifically identified for park or trail
development.
There is an interest in developing trails and associated facilities and these areas could be
identified under this zone to provide protection from other uses encroaching on the primary
trail use. Also staging areas for other outdoor adventures in the vicinity of the community could
be explored for the use of residents and tourists alike.
It is proposed that the Open Space, Parks and Trails uses be permitted in all zones. However, for
areas where these uses need to be protected, the zone can be used and then the Permitted and
Discretionary uses must be compatible with the intent of the zone.
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3.6
Town Centre
As mentioned earlier, the 'Town' zone encompasses a wide variety of uses; however, there is no
sense of the Town Centre conveyed by either the built environment or signage. The Town
invites visitors to '...view the harbour and browse through the Beckett Heritage Home and Twine
Loft with their many artifacts, read the history board and observe the War Memorial, all located
in the developing Memorial Park...' However, the area needs more development to provide a
greater impact as a destination.
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The rich historical record, combined with archaeological resources and sites, need a creative
interpretive approach to modernize the area as a 'must see' destination.
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Public Institutional
The range of government services further supports the role of the Town as a regional hub which
is evident in the following list of services:
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Town Hall
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Canada Post office
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Public Library
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NL Power
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RCMP
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Service Canada
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Baccalieu Collegiate and Brandon Harris Field
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A. John Hoskins Community Center & Rink
3.8
Protected Water Supplies
The Town has a water system that takes advantage of two water sources, Bell Pond and Cook's
Cove Pond. These areas are designated as Protected Surface Water areas by the Water
Resources Management Division and shall continue to be identified on the zoning as Protected
Water Supply Areas.
3.9
Rural
The rural zone encompasses much of the countryside surrounding the community. There are
very few activities occurring in this zone in terms of harvesting of natural resources. There are
no commercial forestry operations and only a few quarry operations.
Residents have trails for ATV and snowmobile use and some participate in domestic harvesting
of firewood and berry picking activities.
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Land Use Planning Objectives
As required by the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Old Perlican Municipal Plan shall
contain planning objectives that shall help to guide management of growth and development
within the community and within its Municipal Planning area boundary over the next ten-year
period.
The land use planning objectives are:
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To establish effective land use policies, environmental management approaches and
development standards to enable the Town to proactively encourage and manage
sustainable land and building development;
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To pursue economically efficient and wise use of the developable land supply;
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To preserve the scenic historical and rural character of the residential areas of the Town
of Old Perlican;
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To provide appropriate protection to environmentally sensitive and natural areas, steep
slope and flood risk locations, archaeological significant sites, valued local views, and
other important local features;
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To promote infill land development in areas of existing municipal services;
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To respond to the emerging local housing needs for seniors and younger families;
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To present options for innovative housing forms for compact lots, panhandle lots and
other efficient and affordable residential uses of land;
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To encourage expansion of employment generating commercial business growth
wherever feasible;
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To maximize public access, recreational and economic opportunities of the waterfront in
Old Perlican;
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To devise pragmatic policy responses to each of the identified Provincial Agency referral
comments; and,
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To achieve an enhanced sense of community for the residents of the Town of Old
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4.1
Town Operations and Finances
The Town of Old Perlican operates under a seven-member Council. The next election shall be in
September 2022. The Committees of Council include:
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Fire Department
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Old Perlican Ladies Auxiliary (Support/ Raise funds for the Fire Department)
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Ambulance Services
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Old Perlican Recreation and Arena Committee (OPRAAC)
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Youth Recreation Program (Summer Activity & Soccer Program for the youth)
There are also no plans or strategies developed for these topics.
The Town has a balanced budget of about $1.9 million and a debt servicing ratio of 6%, well
below the provincial limit of 15%. In terms of property tax income, there are about 283 homes
taxed at a 5.5 mil rate and 45 taxes at a minimum tax method; 21 businesses taxes at a 7.4 mil
rate and 38 at a minimum tax method and 2 providing grants in lieu; and there are 134 vacant
land lots charged $50 per annum.
The Town has seven staff members:
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Town Clerk/ Manager - The Town Clerk handles all administrative and financial
responsibilities as well as the land use and development permits;
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Administrative Assistant
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Town Foreman
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Heavy Equipment/ General Maintenance
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General Worker
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Recreation Coordinator
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Janitor
Old Perlican has an excellent relationship with its neighbouring municipalities and
unincorporated communities. The town is a member of the Joint Mayors' Association of
Trinity-Bay de Verde, and together with the other 8 municipalities on the Trinity /Conception
Bay shores the group meets on a monthly basis to discuss common issues and enjoy a night of
fellowship and networking. Additional, as the major service centre on the tip of the Bay de
Verde Peninsula, smaller neighbouring communities rely on the Old Perlican Volunteer Fire Dept
and the Old Perlican Ambulance Service in times of need.
The Town's Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection to Old Perlican and several
smaller communities in the area. The department operates from the Fire Hall on Main Street.
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Other departments of the town include the Old Perlican Ambulance Service and the John
Hoskins Recreation Commission.
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The OPVFD has mutual aid agreements with the Bay de Verde and North Shore Fire Dept, and
the OPAS has the same arrangement with the North Shore and Winterton Ambulance Services.
In time of need all groups pull together to help their fellow citizens. These arrangements have
been in effect for over 30 years and one group would not be able to provide the high level of
service it does, without the other's involvement.
4.2
Engineering Infrastructure and Services
The water from the Bell Pond and Cook's Cove Pond supplies the town with water.
The Town provides sanitary sewer services but lacks any level of sewage treatment and dumps
raw sewage directly into the waters of Trinity Bay.
The Town does not have a climate change program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy
consumption, potential impacts of climate change especially potential sea-level rise along the
shoreline.
All the roads within the Municipal Planning area, except for the provincial highway (Routes 70
and 80), are the responsibility of the Town. Many are narrow and there are many non-
conforming setbacks from the road right-of-way due to the historical development of the town.
Waste management is managed by the Eastern Waste Management Corporation and the Waste
Recovery Facility is located on the former Old Perlican incinerator site and services Trinity
Conception North.
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Appendix: The planning process
1.
Role and Purpose of Municipal Plan
The primary purpose of the Municipal Plan is to outline the land use intent and supportive land
use policies for land located within the Town of Old Perlican Municipal Planning area so as to
encourage and provide for the effective management of land development within the
community. The Municipal Plan represents opportunity to pursue new and resourceful
approaches to managing future change in the community through considerations of
sustainability, a comprehensive understanding of the land base and its potential, meaningful
and achievable policy objectives.
The Municipal Plan shall serve as the principal land use planning framework for Town Council to
follow in managing the community's land base. The Municipal Plan is intended to provide for
positive support and opportunity to local residents, businesses, community organizations, land
developers and external agencies and departments, in protecting and preserving what is valued,
and in identifying locations and the methodology for considering where, what density, and what
specific types and uses of land and building development may occur.
2.
Municipal Plan Content
Required Conten,
Section 13.0 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 identifies the required content of a
Municipal Plan as follows:
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Statement of objectives of the Municipal Plan;
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Policies to be implemented under the Municipal Plan;
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Provision for a 10-year planning horizon;
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The division of land into varied land use classes and permitted uses within; and,
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How the Municipal Plan shall be implemented.
Permissive Content
The Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 also identifies the permissive content that may be
considered for inclusion within the Municipal Plan; some of the provisions are briefly noted as
follows:
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Describe and determine the physical, economic and social environment of the Municipal
Planning area;
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Provide for the protection, use and development of environmentally sensitive lands;
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Provide for the protection, use and development of natural resources;
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Establish areas for comprehensive development;
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Establish locations, provisions for and policies with respect to housing and facilities for
senior citizens;
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Provide for and recommend the attraction, location, development and diversification of
economic activity;
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Describe existing and proposed transportation networks and proposed networks of
streets;
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Provide for the use and conservation of energy;
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Provide for the non-removal of trees and vegetation... and require that environmental
studies be carried out prior to undertaking specified developments;
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Provide for storm water and erosion control;
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Provide for garden suites and back lot development;
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Propose the phasing in of a development; and,
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Make other proposals that in the opinion of Council are necessary.
Intended Content
The intent of the Old Perlican Municipal Plan is to utilize the planning direction identified by the
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 and to complement this content with additional policy
statements that shall help to further strengthen the long term environmental, economic and
social sustainability of the community, and that are financially affordable to the Town.
3.
Development Regulations
Once the Municipal Plan is prepared, Section 35 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000
outlines the mandatory requirement for the preparation of Development Regulations. The
issues to be addressed in the Development Regulations, that are the tool to implement the
policy direction and objectives of the Municipal Plan, are set out below:
35. (1) A council or regional authority shall, to ensure that land is controlled and used only in
accordance with the appropriate plan or scheme, make development regulations
(a) respecting land use zoning and shall require for that zoning, a map that divides the
Municipal Planning area into land use zones;
(b) indicating permitted, prohibited and discretionary uses of land in each land use zone;
(c) respecting the requirements for residential lots and access to residential lots;
(d) respecting the development of and requirements for subdivisions;
(e) respecting development permits including
(i) different types of permits,
(ii) the application for and issuance of permits,
(iii) required fees, forms and information with respect to permits,
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(iv) approval in principle of permits,
(v) processing, cancellation, suspension and refusal of permits,
(vi) conditions applicable to a permit or type of permit,
(vii) length of time for which permits are valid, and
(viii) the discretion and variance powers available to the council or regional authority
with respect to the issuance of a permit;
(f) requiring that an applicant for a permit be provided with available information and
requirements applicable to the application;
(g) requiring that a decision of a council or regional authority with respect to a permit be
in writing and state reasons for a refusal of or conditions placed upon a permit;
(h) respecting reasonable minimum notice periods for the council or regional authority
for decisions respecting discretionary land use, non-conforming land use and
variances;
(i) respecting public notice for permit applications and requiring that the cost of that
notice be borne by the applicant;
(j) respecting the non-conforming development and use of land;
(k) respecting financial guarantees of applicants with respect to a proposed
development;
(I) respecting appeals of decisions to boards; and
(m) respecting the enforcement of permit requirements.
(2) Regulations made under subsection (1) shall be administered and enforced by the
appropriate council or regional authority and shall conform to the requirements of
this Act
(3) Sections 14 to 24 apply, with the necessary changes, to regulations made under this
section.
(4) A permit issued under regulations made under subsection (1) only applies to the land
for which the permit is given regardless of the transfer, sale or exchange of that land.
(5) Notwithstanding subsection (3) and section 25, where there is a proposed change in
a regulation made under this section that has not occurred as a result of a change in a
plan, a council or regional authority responsible for the changed regulation shall only
give notice of those proposed changes in a newspaper circulated in the area and shall
receive representations with respect to those changes before forwarding the
regulations to the minister for registration under section 24.
4.
Consultation and Comments
Town Council provides the primary influence to the character, content and policy direction of
the Municipal Plan. The Municipal Plan also reflects the desires and needs of local residents,
businesses, community groups and organizations, government agencies and departments, and is
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responsive to regional considerations. As part of the Municipal Plan preparation process, varied
opportunities to engage and to receive comment from members of the local public and larger
community have been, or are to be, pursued, as illustrated below:
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Meetings with members of Town Council;
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Initial public consultation;
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External agency review and input;
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Circulation of 'draft copy' of Municipal Plan for review and comments;
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Public consultation on the proposed planning documents and land use zoning maps;
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Revisions to draft Municipal Plan;
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Public Hearing;
As the Municipal Plan (2022-2032) is implemented, community and regional partnerships, and
public involvement, is intended to be ongoing.
5.
Process for Adoption, Approval and Registration of the Municipal
Plan
Following the public consultation and Council review of the draft planning documents and
mapping, these drafts are submitted to the Provincial Government for review under Section 15
of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. Once released from the Section 15 review, the
Municipal Plan and Development Regulations (2022-2032) are formally adopted through a
resolution by Old Perlican Town Council under Section 16 (1) of the Urban and Rural Planning
Act, 2000. A notice of Public Hearing is to be advertised (twice). At the Public Hearing, a
Commissioner who is appointed by Town Council, shall hear and receive any representations
and objections to the Municipal Plan, and submit a report with recommendations to Council for
consideration.
Council may approve the Municipal Plan, or approve the Municipal Plan with the revisions that
may be recommended by the Commissioner, or through other amendments as deemed
necessary. The Municipal Plan is thereafter submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Environment for review to ensure conformance to all applicable provincial law and policy, prior
to registration of the Municipal Plan within the provincial planning registry.
The Municipal Plan becomes effective on the published date of notice of registration of the
Municipal Plan within the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. The Town Council shall also
proceed to have published a notice of registration within the local Advertiser newspaper.
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6.
Administration, Legal Effect and Authority of Municipal Plan
The Municipal Plan is a land use policy document of Council that shall be administered by the
designated staff members of the Town of Old Perlican such as the Town Clerk as under the
direction of Town Council.
Upon provincial registration of a Municipal Plan by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Environment, the Municipal Plan is deemed to be a legal and binding document on Council's
land use planning decisions and consideration of development application proposals, and
binding on all other persons, property owners, businesses, corporations and organizations.
No Compensation
Section 5 of the Act additionally identifies in part that:
"A person is not entitled to compensation for a reduction in the value of that person's
interest in land nor for a loss or damage to that person's interest in land resulting
from application of this Plan."
In other words, the greater public good of the planning direction and land use designations
adopted by Council through the Municipal Plan supersedes the Municipal Plan's potential effect
on individual property.
7.
Relationship to Other Plans and Legislation
The policy statements of the Municipal Plan do not exist in isolation to other planning initiatives
of the Town. Under Section 29 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, Town Council may
prepare and adopt more detailed development or local improvement schemes, or land and/or
building acquisition proposals, for the purpose of pursuing specific strategies identified within
the Municipal Plan. Other land use planning documents and regional/provincial influences also
impact local growth and development.
Development Regulations
The Municipal Plan has been updated in concert with the companion Development Regulations,
the land use regulatory document that specifies the more detailed permitted, accessory,
prohibited and discretionary uses of land, conditions of use, land development standards, and
other requirements that are applicable to property located within the Town's Municipal
Planning Area. The content of the Development Regulations is varied, and includes land use
zone categories for all properties located within the Municipal Planning Area, subdivision
requirements, advertising and signage regulations, the minimum and/or maximum land use
density of specific locations within the community, and general development design guidelines
that may apply to new and expanded land and building developments and related activities
within the community.
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Regional and Provincial Influences
The updated Municipal Plan is also intended to work generally in concert with the applicable
interests of the provincial and federal governments, federal and provincial legislation,
regulations and policies and guidelines continue to apply within the Town Municipal Planning
area.
Successful ongoing implementation of the Municipal Plan shall further entail coordination with
the Local Governance and Land Use Planning Section of the Department of Environment,
Climate Change and Municipalities.
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APPENDIX B: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION POLICIES
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POLICY FOR LAND AND WATER RELATED DEVELOPMENTS
IN PROTECTED PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY AREAS
POLICY DIRECTIVE
Division:
Water Resources Management
P.D.
W.R. 95-01
Prepared By:
Haseen Khan, P.Eng.
Issue Date:
April 7, 1995
Approved By:
Wasi Ullah, Director
Re-Issue Date: March 10, 1999
Approved By:
David Jeans, ADM
Review Date:
Authorized By: John M. Fleming, DM
Superseded:
Kevin Aylward Minister
Cancelled:
Subject:
Policy guidelines for land and water related developments in protected public water supply
areas.
1.0 OBJECTIVES
The policy shall establish a mechanism for issuing a certificate of environmental approval under
Section 39 of the Water Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01 for all development activities in a
designated water supply area. The implementation of the policy guidelines shall ensure
sustainable development of natural resources without adversely affecting water quality.
2.0 LEGISLATION
Water Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01, Section 39
3.0 POLICY
The existing and proposed development activities in protected water supply areas shall be
subject to the following policy guidelines established under Section 39 of the Act.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
"Act" means the Water Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01.
"Development" means the carrying out of an activity or operation on, over, or under land or
water for social or economic benefits, or the making of any change in the use of the intensity of
use of any land, water, building or premises.
All other definitions appearing in the Act shall equally apply to this policy when employed
herein.
5.0 APPLICATION OF THE POLICY
5.1 This policy shall apply to public water supply areas designated under Section 39 of the Act.
5.2 Existing resource development and other activities shall be allowed to continue unless it is
established that these are impairing water quality or have potential to impair water quality.
5.3 If it is established that a particular activity is a source of pollution, then appropriate
measures as outlined in Sections 11, 12 and 13 of this policy directives shall apply.
5.4 The Minister may require proponents of existing activities, which have potential to impair
water quality, to obtain his/her approval.
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5.5 No development shall be carried out in a designated area except in accordance with this
policy.
5.6 No person shall carry out any development in a designated area without obtaining prior
approval in writing from the Minister.
6.0 ACTIVITIES NOT PERMITTED IN A DESIGNATED AREA
6.1 Placing, depositing or discharging or permitting the placing, depositing or discharging into a
body of water and sewage, refuse, chemicals, municipal and industrial wastes or any other
material which impairs or has potential to impair water quality.
6.2 Using an intake pond, lake or specified buffer zone for any activity detrimental to water
quality and not permitted in the Act.
6.3 Using ice covered water body for transporting logs, riding skidoos/motor vehicles/all-terrain
vehicles, leading of animals, or any other activity which impairs or has potential to impair water
quality.
6.4 Using or operating existing facilities in such a manner which impairs or has potential to
impair water quality.
6.5 Residential development (a sub-division of four or more lots), vehicle maintenance facilities,
warehouses, service stations, industries, and chemicals and salt storage depots.
6.6 Storage and disposal of pesticides and manure, application of manure and chemicals in
specified buffer zones, extensive land clearing, and peat land drainage without adequate
treatment.
6.7 Clear cutting of forest in sensitive areas, establishment of camps and camp facilities, storage
of chemicals, application of pesticides, drainage of peat land for afforestation, and application of
toxic fire retardants.
6.8 Resorts, hotels/motels, and golf courses.
6.9 Activities, operations or facilities associated with aggregate extraction and mineral
exploration such as work camps, vehicle parking and maintenance facilities, washing of
aggregates, asphalt plants, discharge or deposit of waste material into a body of water, and
significant disturbance to land for mineral exploration purposes.
6.10 Application of herbicides in the right-of-way, and use of chemically treated utility poles and
other related structures.
6.11 Aquaculture development and associated activities having potential to impair water
quality.
6.12 Processing and manufacturing plants having potential to impair water quality.
6.13 Cemetery, waste disposal facilities, and any other storage or disposal facilities that the
Minister considers environmentally unacceptable.
7.0 ACTIVITIES REGULATED IN A DESIGNATED AREA
In a designated area, no person shall undertake any of the following activities without obtaining
prior written approval from the Minister:
7.1 Expansion and upgrading of the existing activities, operations or facilities.
7.2 Construction of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional facilities or any other
related activity including land clearing or drainage, construction of access roads, servicing of
lands for subsequent use, or extension and upgrading of existing buildings or facilities.
7.3 Development of farm lands for crop production, forage production, vegetable production,
and blueberry and other fruit production.
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7.4 Forest logging, resource road construction and use, stream crossing for controlled access,
preparation of skid trails and landing areas, silvicultural activities, tree farming, and other
environmentally acceptable forestry operations.
7.5 Recreational activities or facilities including cottage development, fishing, swimming,
boating, hiking, camp grounds, or canoe routes, vacation or other camps, or recreational
facilities.
7.6 Mineral exploration related activities and aggregate extraction, or any other construction
activity incidental to mining and quarrying including access roads, stream crossings, land
drainage with adequate treatment, land clearing and excavation.
7.7 Installation of storm or sanitary sewer pipelines, pipelines for transmission of water for
hydroelectric generation, agriculture uses, or any other purposes.
7.8 Construction of roads, bridges, culverts, and other stream crossings, and installation of
power and telecommunication transmission lines.
7.9 Modification to intake structures, pumphouse, reservoir, etc. shall require approval under
Section 37 of Act.
7.10 Any other development or activity which, in the opinion of the Minister, has caused
impairment or has potential to impair water quality.
8.0 APPROVAL PROCESS
8.1 The proponent shall submit a detailed development plan along with maps, drawings and
specifications and other information as required by the Minister for approval.
8.2 The Minister may, on the recommendation of his/her officials, issue a certificate of approval
for the proposed development on such terms and conditions as the Minister considers
necessary to protect water quality.
8.3 The proponent shall obtain separate approvals from the Minister under Section 48 of the
Act, for all permanent or temporary stream crossings or for alteration to bodies of water that
may be necessary to carry out the approved development.
8.4 The proponent shall also obtain licences, permits or approvals under other acts and
regulations as required prior to commencing the approved work.
8.5 The proponent of the approved development shall notify the municipal authority or the
person responsible for the operation and maintenance of the waterworks by providing a copy of
the approval issued under this policy before commencing the work.
8.6 The proponent shall maintain adequate liaison and consultation with the person or authority
responsible for the operation and maintenance of the waterworks during the implementation
and operation of the approved work.
8.7 The Minister may require the inspection of the approved development from time to time by
his/her officials to ensure that the development is carried out in an environmentally acceptable
manner and the proponent is complying with the terms and conditions of the approval.
8.8 The Minister may require a proponent to monitor water quality according to a monitoring
program approved by the Minister in order to evaluate the impact of the approved
development on public water supply.
8.9 The Minister encourages the departments and agencies responsible for resource
management and affected by this policy to develop environmental protection guidelines for
resource utilization in protected water supply areas, for compliance by proponents or
developers.
9.0 BUFFER ZONES
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9.1 The proponents shall provide the following widths of buffer zones along and around water
bodies from the high water mark in a designated area:
Water Body
Width of Buffer Zones
Intake pond or lake
River intake
Main river channel
Major tributaries, lakes or ponds
Other water bodies
a minimum of 150 metres
a minimum of 150 metres for a distance of one km
upstream and 100 m downstream
a minimum of 75 metres
a minimum of 50 metres
a minimum of 30 metres
9.2 No development activity shall be permitted in buffer zones except those which are intended
to promote vegetation.
10.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
The municipal authority or person responsible for the operation and maintenance of a
waterworks shall:
10.1 Ensure that no development activities are undertaken in a designated area without
approval from the Minister.
10.2 Ensure that approved development activities are undertaken in strict compliance with the
terms and conditions of the approval.
10.3 Where an approval or this policy is violated, serve a stopping order on the violator after
obtaining prior approval from the Minister for stopping any work or operation either
permanently or temporarily which is not carried out according to the terms and conditions of
the approval and has impaired or has potential to impair water quality.
10.4 Request the Minister for the appointment of a Watershed Monitoring Committee and the
development of a watershed management plan, if the designated area is under increasing
pressure for multiple development activities.
11.0 CORRECTION OF HARMFUL CONDITIONS
If the quality of water has been impaired by any activity, practice, or action taken deliberately,
negligently or accidentally, the Minister may order the proponent
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to provide alternate water supply for the affected community for as long as is necessary
to restore the existing water supply system;
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to restore the water quality to its original condition; or
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to take necessary measures including the removal of facilities, undertakings, cabins, etc.
and to rehabilitate the affected area at his/her expense in order to rectify the water
pollution related problems.
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12.0 CERTAIN POWERS OF THE MINISTER
(A) Cancellation of Approval
The Minister may revoke an approval:
12.1 For failure of the proponent of any development or activity to comply with the terms and
conditions stipulated in the approval.
12.2 Where the approval was issued in error on the basis of incorrect or incomplete
information.
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12.3 Where the approved activities or operations are causing or have potential to cause
impairment of water quality for reasons not anticipated at the time the approval was issued.
(B) Changing Boundaries
The Minister may change the boundaries of a designated area either to enlarge or reduce its
size.
13.0 OFFENCE
A person who undertakes any development or activity in a designated area without prior written
approval from the Minister is guilty of an offence under the Act.
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POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SHORE WATER ZONES
POLICY DIRECTIVE
Division:
Water Resources Management
Prepared By:
Anil Beersing
Approved By:
Martin Goebel, Director
Approved By:
Ken Dominie, ADM
Authorized By: Paul L. Dean, DM
Oliver Langdon Minister
Subject:
Development in Shore Water Zones
P.D.
W.R. 97-1
Issue Date:
June 3, 1997
Re-Issue Date: Jan 17, 2001
Review Date:
Superseded:
Cancelled:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The shore water zone is the interface between land and water, and includes the land along the
edge of an ocean, or a fresh water body. The shore water zone owes its unique ecological
attributes to the area encompassing both the land draining into the water body and the water
body itself. Unplanned and imprudent development on shore water zones, including infilling and
waste disposal, may have detrimental effects on water quality, water quantity, and on terrestrial
and aquatic life and habitat. Human impacts on salt water shore zones, caused by, for example,
untreated sewage disposal, surface runoff from urban and industrial sites, etc., has led to
closures of bays to aquaculture and shellfish harvesting. The economic impacts of
environmental damage of fresh water shore zones include loss of recreational opportunities,
depreciation of land values, etc. Shore water zones are also areas that are subject to flooding,
with possible adverse impacts on life and property along the zones.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
This policy shall establish the criteria for issuing a permit under Section 48 of the Water
Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01, for all development activities in and affecting shore water
zones. The objective of the policy is to permit developments of shore water zones such that
potential economic losses and impacts on water quantity, water quality, and terrestrial and
aquatic habitats and life are minimized.
3.0 LEGISLATION
Water Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01, ("the Act") sections 30, 48 and 64
4.0 DEFINITIONS
Body of Water (Statutory definition from the Act) "body of water" means a surface or
subterranean source of fresh or salt water within the jurisdiction of the province, whether that
source usually contains liquid or frozen water or not, and includes water above the bed of the
sea that is within the jurisdiction of the province, a river, stream, brook, creek, watercourse,
lake, pond, spring, lagoon, ravine, gully, canal, wetland and other flowing or standing water and
the land occupied by that body of water
Shore Water Zone "Shore Water Zone" means the land that is intermittently occupied by water
as a result of the naturally fluctuating surface water level in a body of water which can be either
a fresh or salt water body and, in either case, the low water mark and high water mark of the
water body defining the edges of the shore water zone.
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Development
"Development" means the carrying out of an activity or operation which
includes construction of wharves, moorings, jetties, other docking facilities, marinas,
boathouses, etc., mechanical disturbance of the land, infilling, drainage, dredging,
channelization, erosion control works, and removal of vegetation on shore water zones for
social or economic benefits, or any change in the use or the intensity of use of any shore water
zone.
5.0 POLICIES
5.1 High Water Level of a Water Body
The high water level of a water body is taken to be the 1:100 year return period water level. For
a fresh water body, this level includes water levels caused strictly by storm runoff or hydraulic
effects of ice or both. In marine situations, the level must include maximum waves, wind setup,
storm surge, and ultimate mean sea levels under current global climatic forecasts for a 1:100
year design.
5.2 Developments Not Permitted
5.2.1 Infilling, drainage, dredging, channelization, or removal of surface or underwater
vegetation on or along shore water zones which could aggravate flooding problems shall not be
permitted.
5.2.2 infilling, drainage, dredging, channelization, or removal of surface or underwater
vegetation on or along shore water zones which have unmitigable adverse water quality impacts
on the shore water zones shall not be permitted.
5.2.3 Infilling, drainage, dredging, channelization, or removal of surface or underwater
vegetation on or along shore water zones which have significant impacts on water circulation
patterns within the shore water zones or on sediment deposition or accretion or removal rates
along the shore water zones shall not be permitted.
5.2.4 Placing, depositing or discharging into shore water zones of any raw sewage, refuse,
municipal and industrial wastes, fuel or fuel containers, pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals
or their containers, or any other material which impairs or has the potential to impair the water
quality of the shore water zones shall not be permitted.
5.2.5 Construction of extensive paved surfaces along a shore water zone which changes the
intrinsic character of the shore water zone shall not be permitted.
5.3 Developments Requiring Written Permission
The following developments on or along shore water zones shall be permitted subject to the
prior written permission of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (the "Minister") in
accordance with the Act:
5.3.1 Limited removal of surface vegetation cover for the construction of marinas, boathouses,
jetties, wharves, moorings, and other docking facilities.
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5.3.2 Construction of marinas, boathouses, jetties, wharves, moorings and other docking
facilities which would require only minor disturbances to water circulation patterns within the
shore water zone and which have limited impacts on sediment deposition or accretion rates
along the shore water zone.
5.3.3 Extension and upgrading of existing buildings, structures and facilities within shore water
zone areas.
5.3.4 Development related to recreational activities including the setting up of camp grounds,
permanent and semi-permanent facilities, etc., along shore water zones.
5.4 Implementation of Mitigative Measures
All developments which are permitted within shore water zones and which could result in
potentially adverse changes to water quantity or water quality of the shore water zone shall
require the implementation of mitigative measures to be specified in the terms and conditions
for the environmental approval.
5.5 Restoration Measures
The terms and conditions of the environmental approval shall specify the restoration measures
to be implemented upon cessation of activities or abandonment of facilities on shore water
zones.
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POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN WETLANDS
POLICY DIRECTIVE
Division:
Water Resources Management
Prepared By:
Anil Beersing
Approved By:
Martin Goebel, Director
Approved By:
Ken Dominie, ADM
Authorized By: Paul L. Dean, DM
Oliver Langdon Minister
Subject: Development in Wetlands
1.0 INTRODUCTION
P.D.
W.R. 97-2
Issue Date:
June 2, 1997
Re-Issue Date: Jan 17, 2001
Review Date:
Superseded:
Cancelled:
Wetlands, which include bogs, fens, marsh, swamps, and shallow water, collect and store runoff,
moderate and attenuate downstream flood flows, reduce downstream flooding and erosion,
clean and purify water, recharge groundwater zones, and provide unique habitat for plants and
animals. The wetlands of Newfoundland and Labrador are increasingly being altered from their
natural state to support alternative land uses such as agriculture, urbanization, industrial
development, and recreation. Unplanned and imprudent development of wetlands, including
drainage, infilling, and channelization, have detrimental effects on the wetlands' and
downstream water quality and water quantity, and on terrestrial and aquatic habitat, life, flora
and fauna. The potential consequences of impacts on water resources include structural
damage to bridges and culverts from increased flood flows; river bed erosion causing siltation;
and detrimental impacts on fish resources, drinking water quality and recreational uses of water
bodies.
The problem facing wetland management is that the ecological and socio-economic benefits of
these ecosystems are usually not directly measurable and in many instances are not recognized
until it is too late. The extensive nature of wetlands, peatlands in particular, in this province
means that there is room for more developments to occur to meet social and economic needs,
as long as hydrologic and environmental impacts are minimized.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
This policy shall establish the criteria for issuing a permit under Section 48 of the Water
Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.011, for all development activities in and affecting wetlands. The
objective of the policy is to permit developments in wetlands which do not adversely affect the
water quantity, water quality, hydrologic characteristics or functions, and terrestrial and aquatic
habitats of the wetlands.
3.0 LEGISLATION
Water Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01, ("the Act") sections 30, 48 and 64
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4.0 DEFINITIONS
Body of Water: (Statutory definition from the Act) "body of water" means a surface or
subterranean source of fresh or salt water within the jurisdiction of the province, whether that
source usually contains liquid or frozen water or not, and includes water above the bed of the
sea that is within the jurisdiction of the province, a river, stream, brook, creek, watercourse,
lake, pond, spring, lagoon, ravine, gully, canal, wetland and other flowing or standing water and
the land occupied by that body of water
Wetland: (Statutory definition from the Act) "wetland" means land that has the water table at,
near or above the land surface and includes bogs, fens, marshes, swamps and other shallow
open water areas
Wetland development: "Wetland development" means the carrying out of an activity or
operation which includes the construction of ditches, mechanical disturbance of the ground,
alteration of normal water level fluctuations, infilling, drainage, dredging, channelization, and
removal of vegetation cover and/or organic matter on a wetland for social or economic benefits,
or the making of any change in the use or the intensity of use of any wetland which affects its
hydrologic characteristics or functions.
5.0 POLICIES
5.1 Developments Not Permitted
5.5.1 Infilling, drainage, dredging, channelization, removal of vegetation cover or removal of soil
or organic cover of wetlands which could aggravate flooding problems or have unmitigable
adverse water quality or water quantity or hydrologic impacts shall not be permitted.
5.5.2 Developments of wetlands which are located within the recharge zones of domestic,
municipal or private groundwater wells shall not be permitted.
5.5.3 Placing, depositing or discharging any raw sewage, refuse, municipal and industrial wastes,
fuel or fuel containers, pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals or their containers, or any other
material which impairs or has the potential to impair the water quality of wetlands shall not be
permitted.
5.2 Developments Requiring Written Permission
The following developments affecting wetlands shall be permitted subject to the prior written
permission of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (the "Minister") in accordance
with the Act:
5.2.1 Removal of the surface vegetation cover of wetlands for extraction of peat, or for
preparing the area for agricultural or forestry activities.
5.2.2 Construction of ditches, tile fields and other types of flow conveyances to drain wetlands
for extraction of peat, or for preparing the area for agricultural or forestry operations.
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5.2.3 Removal of the top soil or organic cover of wetlands for use as horticultural or fuel peat, or
for preparing the area for agricultural or forestry activities.
5.2.4 Infilling, dredging, or any other disturbance of wetlands for the construction of permanent
or temporary roads, bridges, culverts, trails, power and telecommunication transmission lines,
pipelines, etc., through wetlands which would necessitate only minor disturbances to the
vegetation and organic cover, the flow drainage pattern of the area and ground slope.
5.2.5 lnfilling, dredging or other disturbance of wetlands for the construction of residential,
commercial, industrial and institutional facilities or extension and upgrading of existing buildings
and facilities within wetland areas.
5.2.6 Development related to recreational activities including the setting up of camp grounds,
permanent and semi-permanent facilities, etc., on wetland areas.
5.2.7 Construction of flow control structures to alter the normal water level fluctuations of
wetlands for the purposes of enhancing the quality or quantity of fish and other wildlife habitat.
5.3 Implementation of Mitigative Measures
All uses and developments of wetlands resulting in potentially adverse changes to water
quantity or water quality or hydrologic characteristics or functions of the wetlands shall require
the implementation of mitigative measures to be specified in the terms and conditions for the
environmental approval.
5.4 Restoration Measures
The terms and conditions of the environmental approval shall specify the restoration measures
to be implemented upon cessation of activities or abandonment of facilities on wetland areas.
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POLICY FOR INFILLING BODIES OF WATER
POLICY DIRECTIVE
Division:
Water Resources Management
Prepared By:
Martin Goebel, P.Eng.
Approved By:
Martin Goebel, Director
Approved By:
Ken Dominie, ADM
Authorized By: Paul L. Dean, DM
Oliver Langdon Minister
P.D.
W.R. 91-1
Issue Date:
April 1, 1991
Re-Issue Date: Jan 17, 2001
Review Date:
Superseded:
Cancelled:
Subject:
Infilling Bodies of Water.
1.0 OBJECTIVE
To adopt a consistent approach to development proposals involving infilling bodies of water in
order to protect the water resource, the adjacent lands and the development itself.
2.0 LEGISLATION
Water Resources Act, SNL 2002 cW-4.01, ("the Act") sections 30, 48 and 64
3.0 INTRODUCTION
A recent trend has been observed by the Water Resources Management Division for various
developers and proponents to request environmental approval for infilling bodies of water. The
purpose of most of such requests is to make new land for property development for a variety of
uses. Granting of approvals without reasonable justification gives a mistaken impression that
this department is not consistently and adequately protecting the water resources of this
province as required under the Act.
Proponents can be classified into several categories:
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private individuals
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municipalities or community councils
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voluntary or service organizations
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commercial developers
Infilling projects affect the natural environment in terms of the ecology, hydrology, hydraulics
and aesthetics of flood plains, ponds and lakes as well as coastal marine areas. Such infilling
often does not give due recognition to the value of the water resource involved nor does it
recognize common hazards such as flooding and erosion.
The proximity of water to such developments is creating an additional future liability for the
province. Should there be flooding or erosion of the filled area, shall the province be obliged to
undertake emergency rescue or protection of occupants and property? Would the province be
obliged to provide compensation for damage. If flood protection measures are implemented in
the future, shall the province be forced to expropriate the owners in order to gain access to the
body of water?
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Current literature on the topic of climate change indicates that global warming may cause
increases in sea levels. In a report by Environment Canada entitled "Socio-Economic Assessment
of the Physical and Ecological Impacts of Climate damage? on the Marine Environment of the
Atlantic Region of Canada -- Phase 1" the impact on coastal infrastructure based on a one metre
rise in mean sea level over the next 50 years is projected to cost in the billions of dollars. Losses
include urban waterfront land, buildings with a life expectancy of 50-75 years, breakwaters,
bridges and causeways, roads and railways. It can be safely assumed that areas presently prone
to flooding shall be prone to more severe and more frequent flooding in the future.
4.0 POLICY
4.1 The highwater level is taken to be the 1:100 year return period water level. For freshwater
this level includes water levels caused strictly by storm runoff or hydraulic effects of ice or both.
In marine situations the level must include maximum tides, waves, wind setup, storm surge and
ultimate mean sea levels under current global climatic forecasts for a 1:100 year design.
4.2 Any proposed infilling within fifteen (15) metres of a body of water measured horizontally
inland perpendicular to the shoreline at the highwater level of that body of water as defined in
the Act shall be subject to Section 48 of the Act.
4.3 Any request for approval involving infilling within a minimum of fifteen (15) metres of the
highwater level of a body of water may only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where
no other reasonable alternative exists. The onus shall be upon the proponent to show that land
more suitable for the intended purposes cannot be obtained in or near the community or area.
4.4 Infilling required in connection with marine related development such as fishing facilities,
wharves, fish plants, boathouses, marinas and such developments, which of necessity must be
located on riparian or coastal lands, may be permitted subject to Section 48 of the Act.
4.5 Infilling to permit municipal or public sector projects which are essential to the public good
such as infilling to permit the placement of roads, bridges, hydro lines, sewer and water facilities
or similar undertakings, may be permitted subject to Section 48 provided that no other
reasonable alternatives are available and that the land shall remain public property.
4.6 Infilling to permit industrial expansion as for instance in mining, oil development, power
development or any other beneficial undertaking may be permitted subject to Section 48 of the
Act provided that the project has been registered and released from all further requirements
under the Environmental Assessment Act and that the registration and any subsequent
Environmental Preview Reports or Impact Statement clearly discussed all infilling requirements.
4.7 Infilling of very small ponds or freshets that do not appear on 1:50,000 scale Newfoundland
topographic maps and where the land is better utilized for agricultural or other purposes may be
permitted subject to Section 48 of the Act.
4.8 Infilling to permit improvements to the environment may be permitted subject to Section 48
provided that the land and facilities shall remain public property. Examples of such projects may
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include community recreation areas, playgrounds, nature areas, public beaches, breakwaters,
and other similar land uses.
4.9 Any land created by approved infilling must not be vulnerable to flooding and related effects
such as erosion. Furthermore, permitted infilling may in no way impact on or increase any risk of
flooding or alter the drainage of any adjacent property.
4.10 Applicants for Crown Lands shall be advised that their application shall not be considered
for approval unless the proposed use(s) shall meet the requirements of this policy directive.
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