Town of Petty Harbour - Maddox Cove Municipal Plan
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
· adopted 2015-01-16
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Gazetted: January 16, 2015
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In 20 years I want Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove to be...
... Surrounded by large areas of accessible wilderness with many
new hiking trails, maintaining its present charming, old-
fashioned character, with a thriving fishing and tourism economy,
and with more facilities for residents and tourists, such as shops,
restaurants, and with housing that maintains the heritage
character of the place.
-Response from the Plan Review Online Survey
Contents
1.
Introduction .............................................................................................. 1
1.1.
Purpose of the Municipal Plan ................................................. 1
1.2.
Planning Area .................................................................................. 1
1.3.
Plan Preparation & Public Consultation Process ............. 2
1.4.
Approval Process ........................................................................... 3
1.5.
Implementing the Plan ................................................................ 4
1.6.
Reviewing and Amending the Plan ........................................ 4
1.7.
Interpretation ................................................................................. 4
1.8.
Regional Plan .................................................................................. 4
2.
Planning Context ..................................................................................... 7
2.1.
Historical Context .......................................................................... 7
2.2.
Population ........................................................................................ 9
2.3.
The Built Environment.............................................................. 10
2.4.
Natural Environment ................................................................. 13
2.5.
Economic Development and Tourism ................................ 14
2.6.
Heritage Preservation ............................................................... 15
2.7.
Municipal Services ...................................................................... 16
2.8.
Community Consultation ......................................................... 18
3.
Community Vision & Goals ................................................................ 19
3.1.
Community Vision ....................................................................... 19
3.2.
Community Goals ........................................................................ 20
4.
Community-Wide Policies ................................................................. 21
4.1.
Objectives ....................................................................................... 21
4.2.
Policies ............................................................................................. 21
5.
Land Use Policies .................................................................................. 29
5.1.
Heritage Area ................................................................................ 30
5.2.
Residential...................................................................................... 33
5.3.
Harbourfront ................................................................................. 35
5.4.
Commercial-Industrial .............................................................. 37
5.5.
Rural ................................................................................................. 38
5.6.
Open Space Conservation ........................................................ 39
5.7.
Recreation ...................................................................................... 40
5.8.
Watershed ...................................................................................... 41
6.
Municipal Services & Infrastructure ............................................. 43
7.
Implementation ..................................................................................... 45
7.1.
Administration of the Municipal Plan ................................. 45
7.2.
Development Regulations ........................................................ 45
7.3.
Public Consultation..................................................................... 46
7.4.
Amending and Reviewing the Municipal Plan ................. 46
7.5.
Professional Advice .................................................................... 47
7.6.
Municipal Budget and Capital Works Program .............. 47
Appendices
A
Slope Analysis Map
B
Flood Risk Mapping
C
Future Land Use Map
1. Introduction
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1.
Introduction
1.1.
Purpose of the Municipal Plan
The Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Municipal Plan is
Council's comprehensive policy document for the
sustainable management of growth within the Town over
the 10-year planning period from 2014 to 2024. Prepared
under the authority of the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
2000, the Plan repeals and replaces the Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove Plan (approved November, 1999).
The Plan sets out policies for the management of growth
and development in the community. Through the Plan,
Council aims to protect the historic character of the Town,
encourage development in a sustainable manner and
promote a healthy, safe, walkable environment for the
residents of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
The Municipal Plan sets out the vision, goals, and
objectives for community development and includes
written policies, proposals for implementation and the
Future Land Use Map. Development Regulations
implement Town policies through specific standards and
requirements that ensure land is controlled and managed
in accordance with the Plan.
1.2.
Planning Area
The map to the right shows the Municipal Planning Area
for the Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove. The Planning
Area is governed by Town Council, which exercises control
over development within the municipality.
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1.3.
Plan Preparation & Public Consultation
Process
The first Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Municipal
Plan and Development Regulations was approved in 1999.
The planning process included a review of the 1999 Plan
and Regulations.
The figure below outlines the process to establish the new
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Municipal Plan in accordance
with the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. Relevant
planning issues have been considered including a review
of current land use, demographic and economic data.
Through the Municipal Plan, future needs of the
community are identified and addressed. The Municipal
Plan takes into consideration, and incorporates where
appropriate, the recommendations set out in the
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, as well as other
studies and information including provincial floodrisk
mapping and previous plans for redevelopment around the
harbour.
The consultation process included discussions with a
number of government agencies and local organizations.
The residents of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove were also
consulted and given the opportunity to provide feedback
throughout the Plan review process. A public meeting was
held June 26, 2012 at the Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
Community Centre. The meeting was well attended and
helped to identify key issues that should be addressed in
the Municipal Plan, such as heritage preservation,
improvements to municipal services and the walkability of
the community. Residents and non-residents of the Town
were also given an opportunity to provide feedback
through an online survey available June 26 to August 10,
2012. The results of the survey confirmed the community's
interest in heritage preservation and the importance of
safe, walkable neighbourhoods.
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To reach a wider range of age demographics, the children
of the community were consulted about areas of the Town
they thought were safe and unsafe and how play areas
could be improved. Planning consultants also attended the
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Arts and Heritage Festival on
August 16 and 19, 2012 to provide an update on the
planning process and acquire additional feedback.
Community Health and Built Environment
With support from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canada, additional community consultation effort was
undertaken to engage citizens in discussions of how the
built form of their community affects community health
and well-being. Consultation events and the online survey
included input from health professionals. Children of the
community participated in a Walk with the Mayor to
discuss ideas about increasing physical activity through
parks and recreation.
1.4.
Approval Process
When the Municipal Plan is formally adopted by resolution
of Council under Section 16 (1) of the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, 2000, Council gives notice of a public hearing
on the Municipal Plan. At the public hearing the
Commissioner appointed by the Council hears objections
and representations, and writes a report to Council that
includes recommendations and copies of submissions
taken at the hearing.
After the Commissioner's report has been submitted,
Council considers the recommendations and may approve
the Plan, or approve it with changes recommended by the
Commissioner. Council then submits the Municipal Plan
and accompanying Development Regulations to the
Department of Municipal Affairs for registration. The Plan
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comes into effect on the date that notice of its registration
is published in the Newfoundland & Labrador Gazette
(Section 24 (3)).
When the Municipal Plan comes into effect, it is legally
binding upon Council and upon all other persons,
corporations, and organizations proposing to develop or
use land within Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove.
1.5.
Implementing the Plan
When a Municipal Plan comes into effect, Council is
required to prepare regulations for the control of the use
of land in the form of Development Regulations. These
regulations are prepared and approved at the same time as
the Municipal Plan, and like the Plan, may be amended at
any time to include new land uses and specific regulations
to guide development within the Planning Area.
Day-to-day administration of the Municipal Plan and
Development Regulations will be conducted by staff
members authorized by Council to issue permits for
developments approved by Council. Staff also make
recommendations to Council on matters pertaining to
development in accordance with the Municipal Plan and
Regulations.
1.6.
Reviewing and Amending the Plan
Under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, Council
must review the Plan every five years from the date on
which it comes into effect, and if necessary, revise it to
reflect changes in the community that can be foreseen
during the next 10-year period. The Plan may be amended
as necessary prior to the five-year review in response to
new development proposals, changed policies, or
community priorities.
1.7.
Interpretation
In this Municipal Plan:
"Council" shall mean the Council of the Town of Petty
Harbour-Maddox Cove.
"Development Regulations" shall mean the Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove Development Regulations.
"Municipal Planning Area" shall mean the Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove Municipal Planning Area.
"the Plan" shall mean the Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
Municipal Plan.
The boundaries between the different land uses
designated in the Municipal Plan are meant to be general,
except in the case of roads or other prominent physical
features where they are intended to define the exact limits
of each category of land use.
Nothing in the Plan shall affect the continuance of land
uses which are lawfully established on the date that this
Plan comes into effect.
1.8.
Regional Plan
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is located within
the St. John's Urban Region. As such, the Municipal Plan for
the Town must conform to the policies of the St. John's
Urban Region Regional Plan, 1976 (currently under
review).
This Plan recognizes that areas within Maddox Cove have
been developed that are inconsistent with the St. John's
Urban Region Regional Plan. A large portion of the
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developed area in Maddox Cove, including dwellings in
Motion Bay Subdivision, and along Maddox Cove Road and
Old Maddox Cove Road are within the Restricted
Developed designation. As part of the Planning Process for
this Plan, a Regional Plan Amendment was proposed and
approved to correct inconsistencies and to include
additional lands in Maddox Cove for future urban
development.
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2. Planning Context
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2.
Planning Context
2.1.
Historical Context
Since its early days as a seasonal base for the Basque
fishery in the 1500s, settlement in Petty Harbour has
revolved around the fishery. However, early settlement
was subject to difficulty and danger. Set deep into the head
of Motion Bay, the steep hills around "Pettite Harbour"
made the land inhospitable to settlement and farming,
while the submerged rocks in the harbour made access
dangerous. Despite attacks between 1676 and 1781 by
pirates, migrant fishermen and the French, the population
of Petty Harbour gradually increased, with permanent
settlement beginning in the 1670s. By 1857, the
population had risen to 747 and Petty Harbour was
established as a self-sufficient community with two
churches, over 100 dwelling houses, two schools, premises
for salting fish and three cod oil factories. The population
had now begun to exceed the land's capacity to support it,
and residents began to move first to nearby Maddox Cove,
and subsequently to the Goulds. By 1869, Maddox Cove
had reached a population of 90. While the Goulds
eventually formed its own community, Maddox Cove
continued its close connection with Petty Harbour.
The turn of the century brought new employment to the
community when the Reid Newfoundland Company built
Newfoundland's first hydro-electric generating station. In
addition, connections to St. John's were being made, first
with a rail link between Trepassey and St. John's in 1909,
followed by a road connection from Petty Harbour to St.
John's in 1932. These connections made commuting to St.
John's for work more convenient. In 1972, Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove became an incorporated Town. Into the
1970s, the population of Maddox Cove began to increase
with the development of a 77-lot subdivision. Though the
population was gradually increasing, centralization of
schools saw the closure of the schools in Petty Harbour in
1987, and students began attending school in the Goulds.
The closure of the cod fishery (the Cod Moratorium) in
1992 had a dramatic effect on the community. It meant not
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only a loss of employment for the predominantly male
fishermen, but also a loss for the women of the community
who worked in the processing plants. At the beginning of
the moratorium there were approximately 110 active
fishers in Petty Harbour. By 1996, the number dropped to
only 60-70 active fishers. Fortunately, in 1996 Petty
Harbour fishers began fishing crab. While the crab fishery
started with just two quotas, as the price of crab increased,
so did the crab industry in Petty Harbour. Today, the crab
fishery sustains the majority of fishing activity.
While the community still has an active fishery, being
located within the St. John's Urban Region also means that
people can easily commute to work in nearby employment
centres of St. Johns, Mount Pearl, and Paradise. The
convenient connections from the Town to goods and
services elsewhere in the region have also had an impact
on the community. The local grocery store closed in the
mid-1990's as commuting residents began to frequent
larger supermarkets and other shops in Goulds, Mount
Pearl and St. John's.
Despite the changes that have taken place in the Town
over the past twenty years, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
remains a close knit community with strong social and
family ties and has retained its sense of identity and
community pride in its history and heritage as a fishing
community.
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Population Pyramid of
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
% of population by age group and gender, 2011
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2.2.
Population
Since the closure of the cod fishery in 1992, Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove has experienced a 15.5% decline in
population. The current population of the Town is 925.
While the decline in population has had many effects on
the community, it has not been as dramatic as other rural
fishing communities in the province. This is likely due to
the Town's proximity to other sources of employment in
the region that are within easy commuting distance of the
Town.
Despite the overall decline over the past twenty years, new
developments occurring in Maddox Cove contributed to a
slight increase in population since 2006. While the total
population trends are important for determining the needs
of the community, what is more telling of the
demographics of the community is the breakdown of the
population by age groups, as depicted in the population
pyramids to the right. Since 2006 the total population has
remained almost stable, yet the population of certain age
groups has changed substantially. The population of
residents aged fifty and over has increase from 285 in
2006 to 320 in 2011, while the population of residents
aged 20-29 has decreased from 125 to 85, respectively.
This will have impacts on the community as a larger
proportion of seniors require more options for housing,
transportation and access to medical and other services.
Presently, there is limited land available in the Town to
accommodate new development and this may be limiting
the Town's ability to retain young people in the
community.
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Population of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
by census period, 1986-2011
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2.3.
The Built Environment
The landscape that created difficulties for development
throughout the history of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
continues to limit developable areas within the Town.
Much of Old Petty Harbour has been developed leaving
little land available for infill. While there is more land
available in Maddox Cove, an analysis of topography
indicates very limited opportunities for development (See
Appendix A). However, some areas do indicate acceptable
conditions which could be considered for future
development. Given the interest in development in Petty
Harbour-Maddox Cove, the Plan should identify some
areas to accommodate future growth. New and infill
developments should take into consideration the
availability and capacity of the water and sewer system,
and visual impacts of development on the surrounding
area.
Development Pattern
The unique landscape of Petty Harbour - a picturesque
harbour surrounded by steep hills - gives the community
its distinct characteristics. Small homes, set into the
landscape and accessed through narrow, winding streets
surround the small fishing harbour that continues to be
the focus of the community.
The area surrounding the north side of the harbour has
become the town centre and includes a mix of uses. Civic
uses such as the Town Hall, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
Heritage Museum, Community Centre, and War Memorial
are located here, as well as the Post Office, St. Joseph's
Church and commercial uses. The town centre is the focal
point for the community where many events occur
throughout the year. While commercial uses still cater to
local residents and the fishing industry, with businesses
like Petty Harbour Canvas Co. Ltd, a hair salon and the
convenience/liquor store, there has been an increase in
businesses around the harbour that also cater to tourists.
These include a restaurant, housekeeping units and
adventure tours.
The north and south sides of Petty Harbour
Maddox Cove Subdivision
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The south side of the harbour remains the focus of the
active fishery and includes the office of the Harbour
Authority, fish processing plant and many fishing sheds.
Similar to the north side, the south side of the harbour is
surrounded by predominantly residential uses, consisting
of smaller homes perched on the hillside.
Maddox Cove is physically separated from Petty Harbour
by the steep topography and development here is
characterized by more modern single family dwellings.
The formal Motion Bay Subdivision and more informal
subdivisions along the main road and Old Maddox Cove
Road have provided areas for new developments and add a
contemporary look to the otherwise historic Town.
The predominant form of housing in the community is the
single dwelling. In recent years, larger homes have been
constructed on sites in Maddox Cove that take advantage
of views of the ocean. In 2012, the Town approved a four-
unit townhouse development at the end of Motion Bay
Road, the first of its kind in the community.
The Town's recreational facilities consist of a ball field and
club house, small play area and basketball court, and a
wooded trail system in Maddox Cove. The trail system has
not been well maintained and requires upgrading to
appropriate standards for use. A small play area located on
Cribbies Road in Petty Harbour has also fallen into
disrepair and requires redevelopment. The Town Hall
building contains a large meeting hall space which is
frequently used for community recreation and social
functions. This building is currently undergoing upgrading
to its exterior but still requires maintenance, as well as
improvements to the parking area.
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The Town has few formalized walking trails. However, the
Motion Bay Road Extension provides a logical connection
between Petty Harbour and Maddox Cove that could be
upgraded to a walking trail standard, improving the
linkage between the two parts of the community. There
are also other traditional footpaths that extend from the
built up areas into the higher elevation, western areas of
the Town, past the cemetery and on into the City of St.
John's. These footpaths are popular with residents and
provide access to ponds and berry picking areas.
East Coast Trail Network
The East Coast Trail - 540km of wilderness trail from Cape
St. Francis to Aquaforte - includes Petty Harbour-Maddox
Cove's coastline. The trail system has garnered world
attention and was recognized by National Geographic as
the world's best coastal destination. Parking areas and trail
signage mark the entrance to trail segments in Maddox
Cove and on the south side of Petty Harbour.
In 2012, the Nature Conservancy of Canada acquired a 4.5
ha. parcel of land in Maddox Cove at the beginning of the
trail that will be preserved in its natural state. In addition,
the parcel reserves a 5 m right-of-way for the East Coast
Trail. It is important for the Town to identify and protect
the integrity of the East Coast Trail within the Town
Planning Area, and support efforts of the East Coast Trail
Association to continue to develop and maintain the trail,
its associated infrastructure and links to the community.
Health and the Built Environment
Being healthy is not just about how we live, but also where
we live and how our communities are designed and
constructed. Many studies have demonstrated a
relationship between the physical design and layout of
towns and the physical and emotional health of people
living in them. Creating physical environments that
encourage healthy living is an important aspect of
supporting individuals in making better choices for their
health. As part of the Plan Review Process, the physical
design of the community was evaluated to determine the
extent to which it facilitates physical activity.
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is a reasonably walkable
community. The challenges of the steep topography
provide both opportunities and challenges for active
transportation. The physical separation of the residential
area of Maddox Cove from Petty Harbour where most
amenities and services are located means that many
residents drive to services both within and outside the
community. This situation is further exacerbated by a lack
of sidewalks and crosswalks along the main road
connecting Petty Harbour with Maddox Cove. During
public consultations, residents indicated that they use the
alternative trail route along Motion Bay Road Extension
and Pancake Road, even though this route is rough and
steep.
Within the older parts of Petty Harbour, the more compact
density and mix of residential, commercial and public uses
encourages walking, despite the lack of sidewalks. The
south side of the harbour has few amenities, but the area is
close to and accessible via the street network to the central
area of the Town on the opposite side of the harbour.
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The Plan should encourage active living by identifying a
pedestrian network that provides linkages and
connections from places where people live to the central
part of the community where services and amenities are
located, and address issues of pedestrian safety and
accessibility. Other aspects of the Plan that could affect
community health and well being include consideration of
access to local foods and options for transportation to
services not available in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove that
are available in nearby Goulds, particularly for seniors and
those with mobility issues.
2.4.
Natural Environment
The natural environment of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is
characterized by its rugged coastline, steeply sloping
hillsides dissected by Petty Harbour and Maddox Cove
Rivers. Several ponds are located at the top of hills on the
north side of the community. Western Barrens Pond (Beer
Pond) located just outside the Town boundaries in the City
of St. John's provides a source of potable water to the
Town.
The Petty Harbour river which flows from First Pond to
Petty Harbour has been damned
and flow regulated by NL Power
since a small hydroelectric station
was constructed in 1900.
Nevertheless, this river has
experienced flooding during
intense storms. The Department of
Environment and Conservation
updated mapping along the river to
delineate flood risk areas in 2013
including risk associated with
climate change. The Municipal Plan
sets out policies to recognize areas
at risk of flooding and prevent
development in vulnerable areas.
Climate Change
It has become widely recognized
that around the world the climate
is changing. The results of a
changing climate affect
communities in many ways. In
Newfoundland and Labrador,
climatologists predict an increase
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in sea level, more frequent and intense storms, longer,
warmer summers and milder winters. These conditions
result in damage to infrastructure and buildings from
storm surges, flooding, more frequent and severe storm
events, erosion of coastlines, heightened risk of forest fires
and water shortages during dry periods. Additionally,
roads deteriorate where there are frequent freeze/thaw
cycles.
The Plan should recognize the potential climate change
impacts, identify vulnerable areas and include policies to
manage development in a manner that minimizes risk of
damage resulting from the impacts of climate change.
2.5.
Economic Development and Tourism
Today, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove remains an active
fishing community with resource-based industries
providing the second highest employment in the Town. It
is expected that the fishing and marine industries will
continue to supply employment for the community for the
foreseeable future and the new Plan should recognize and
support the continuation of the fishing industry as an
intrinsic element of the community's economy and
identity. In 2012, the Provincial Government contributed
funds to assist the Harbour Authority of Petty Harbour in
undertaking infrastructure improvements to increase
capacity for marine traffic to and from the port. The
upgrades will create new commercial opportunities for
local businesses operating in the marine service sector and
help sustain the fishing and marine industries into the
future. The Town should continue to work with the
Harbour Authority in developing the harbour.
The Town has also experienced growth in tourism over the
past decade. The Town is increasingly included in day
trips from St. John's that also include travel to Cape Spear
National Historic Site. The East Coast Trail links in Maddox
Cove and the south side of Petty Harbour also attract
resident and non-resident visitors. Increased tourism
supports accommodations, food services, craft shops, boat
tours, and more recently, an adventure tourism company
(zip line tours). The Annual Arts and Heritage Festival
adds to the package of authentic events that attract visitors
to the Town.
The built heritage of the community, combined with the
striking landscape of the hillsides, sea and coastline, and
the presence of an active, working fishing community,
gives Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove all the ingredients to
satisfy the experiences visitors to the province are seeking.
There is an opportunity for the Town to capitalize on the
provincial tourism marketing strategy that emphasizes
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creativity, genuine and friendly people, cultural vibrancy
and heritage, and the rugged beauty of the natural
environment.
There is currently a proposal to develop the Island Rooms,
located between the north and south sides of Petty
Harbour, as an outdoor museum and educational facility.
this development will provide an opportunity for locals
and tourist alike, to learn about the history of the fishing
industry in Petty Harbour and will aid in bringing tourists
to the Town.
Continued growth of the tourism sector in the community
will present challenges to the Town. Most of the premises
and activities of the fishing industry are located on the
south side of the harbour which reduces potential for any
conflict between tourism and other commercial uses.
However, on the north side of the harbour, there is a mix of
uses that have the potential for future conflicts,
particularly around access and parking. Efforts of the
Harbour Authority and the Town have resulted in an
accessible waterfront that accommodates the variety of
users. Continuation of wharf upgrades to achieve a
continuous waterfront area would further enhance the
harbour area.
The former Bidgood property across from the Town Hall,
Community Centre and war memorial is the site of the
Town's Annual Arts and Heritage Festival and has become
a community gathering space. The Town is interested in
preparing a plan for this area, to create an identifiable
Town Centre within the community. Such a plan would
need to address access, parking and facilities for
community events and activities.
While the fishing and tourism industries are the major
components of the economy in Petty Harbour-Maddox
Cove, during the public consultations residents noted that
there was a need to diversify and encourage a range of
commercial services.
2.6.
Heritage Preservation
The historic character of Petty Harbour, reflected in the
built heritage of homes, outbuildings, fences, and narrow
streets tucked into the landscape are features of the
community that attract visitors. As property values rise,
there is pressure to renovate or construct new dwellings
that are inconsistent in size, scale and form with existing
buildings in the harbour.
Preservation of the built heritage in Petty Harbour is a
priority for residents. In responses to an online survey
conducted as part of the Plan review process, 61.1% of
residents surveyed feel that safeguarding the heritage
character of the Town is one of the most pressing issues
for Town Council to address.
The 1999 Municipal Plan established Heritage Area
policies within the Residential land use designation,
encouraging houses to be built in styles similar to existing
homes, traditional to Newfoundland around 1900. Just
outside this Heritage Area is the Petty Harbour Hydro-
Electric Generating Station -Newfoundland's first hydro-
electric generating station and a Registered Historic Site.
This building is a good surviving example of one of the
oldest hydro-electric plants in Canada, and one of the few
plants of its type still in active service. The significance of
this plant is just one more aspect that adds to the historic
character of the community. The Plan should clarify the
heritage provisions of the 1999 Plan and include specific
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standards and expectations for renovations,
redevelopment of residential and commercial properties,
and new construction within a defined Heritage Area.
2.7.
Municipal Services
Water and Sewer
In recent years, the Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
has relocated its source of drinking water from First Pond
located within the Town, to Western Barrens Pond (Beer
Pond), located within the City of St. John's municipal
boundary. While the water supply at First Pond is not
currently the supply for Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, it is
Council's intent to retain it as a backup supply.
Source water is chlorinated and distributed to all
households in the community. Water quality data obtained
from the Department of Environment and Conservation
show that the source water displays high levels of
Trihalomethanes (THMs) and Haloacetic acids (HAAs)
since the spring of 2009. THMs and HAAs are chlorination
disinfection by-products that are formed when the
chlorine used to disinfect drinking water reacts with
naturally occurring organic matter in water. While these
levels may be high, they do not harm the health of
residents.
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A water quality analysis may be required to identify the
need for, and appropriate treatment technology to ensure
a safe supply of potable water. Recent issues with a lack of
water pressure in the area of Maddox Cove Road in the
north of the Town and high water pressures in some other
areas are currently being addressed by the Town through
its Capital Works program. The Town should ensure that
the water distribution system is adequately maintained.
Leaks throughout the system may be of concern.
A sewage collection system exists in a large portion of the
community, with the exception of the residential areas
along Maddox Cove Road and Motion Bay Road Extension
between Maddox Cove and Petty Harbour, as well as
residences in the northern end of Maddox Cove. The two
outfalls include a larger sewage collection system along the
south side of Petty Harbour and a smaller system
alongside Motion Bay in Maddox Cove. The smaller system
in Maddox Cove is reaching its maximum capacity, which
would limit future development unless upgrades are
implemented. The system's capacity needs to be assessed
through a sewage collection system study and a plan put in
place for repair/replacement and routine maintenance of
the overall system. Concerns have also been expressed
about raw sewage discharge into Maddox Cove which
limits use of Maddox Cove beach for community
recreation. New federal guidelines for wastewater
discharge into marine receiving waters may also have an
impact on the town in the future and may require
development of a wastewater treatment facility
Stormwater is managed via a system of open ditches and
culverts. The stormwater management system requires
review and a plan prepared that identifies areas to be
upgraded to accommodate stormwater flows during more
extreme storm events that are being experienced as a
result of climate change.
Streets
The Town maintains 5.6km of paved local streets and
0.7km of gravel roads in the community. Aside from the
Main Highway which is the responsibility of the
Department of Transportation and Works, local residential
streets are narrow, and in poor condition, particularly in
Petty Harbour. There are no sidewalks or crosswalks on
any streets within the Town. Despite this, the narrow and
haphazard street pattern contributes to the character of
Petty Harbour, along with small building setbacks and
placement of buildings into the landscape without
considerable cut and fill.
In Maddox Cove, subdivision streets are wider, but are also
without sidewalks or, in the case of Oceanview
Subdivision, without curb and adequate road shoulder.
New subdivision development in this area should be
required to be developed to an adequate standard of street
development, through formal subdivision agreements and
provision of security deposits to guarantee work is
completed as required.
Community Walkability
During the consultations on the Plan, residents raised
concerns about the lack of sidewalks and crosswalks in the
community. In other areas of the community, such as along
the harbourfront, extension of harbourfront upgrades to
connect the two areas which have been upgraded in the
past would improve the walkability of the north side of the
harbour and provide an alternative to walking along the
main street. While narrow, winding side streets have little
traffic and are suitable for walking, the lack of sidewalks
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and crosswalks on the main street should be a priority of
the Town, for reasons of pedestrian safety, and to
encourage walking in the community. The Town should
work with the Department of Transportation and Works to
find a way to add crosswalks and speed reduction
measures to the main road. The possibility of creating an
alternative walking connection between Petty Harbour
and Maddox Cove by upgrading Motion Bay Road
Extension was also identified as a way to improve
pedestrian connections between the two separate parts of
the community.
Parking
The consultation process also identified a lack of adequate
parking in the town centre along the main road as an issue.
The narrow winding streets provide little room for on
street parking. While the number of parking spaces
available may be sufficient for the number of businesses in
the area, the design and placement of parking areas could
be improved. A parking study should be completed in
order to address this issue.
Waste Removal
With the implementation of the Newfoundland and
Labrador Provincial Waste Management Strategy, the
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove continues to
transport their waste to the Regional Integrated Waste
Management Facility at Robin Hood Bay. During the
consultation process, residents suggested that Council
place an emphasis on recycling in the community and
encourage waste reduction through recycling and
composting to reduce the costs of transporting and
disposing waste at the Robin Hood Bay landfill. The
Plan should set policies to encourage waste reduction
measures.
2.8.
Community Consultation
Through this Plan Review process, the residents of Petty
Harbour-Maddox Cove were consulted in a number of
ways in order to reach a wide audience and receive
valuable feedback. The results of the community
consultation confirmed research on the issues that needed
to be addressed in the 2012 Review of the Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove Municipal Plan. The most pressing issues
that residents thought Council should address in the
Municipal Plan include:
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Safeguarding the heritage character of the Town;
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Requiring housing design that is consistent with
existing homes in the community;
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Improving recreation facilities and walking trails;
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Protecting a working harbour for fishers;
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Improving the harbour for community
festivals/events and making a boardwalk along the
entire harbour;
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Improving water and sewage services, particularly
in Maddox Cove;
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Providing for more seniors housing; and
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Protecting views and sightlines of the ocean.
3. Community Vision & Goals
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3.
Community Vision & Goals
3.1.
Community Vision
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove will remain first
and foremost an active fishing community. We will hold our
past close, but look toward a future in which Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove is a safe, accessible community for residents of
all ages, where the natural environment and scenic views of
the ocean continue to be valued and protected. Our strong
sense of community will be shared with visitors through our
pride in our traditions, built heritage and natural
surroundings.
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3.2.
Community Goals
Preserve and promote community culture and
heritage
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove has a rich
history as an important Newfoundland fishing community.
This history is still evident today and is displayed through
the built heritage, streetscapes, natural landscape, stories
and characters. It is the Town's culture that has created
a strong community bond that attracts new
residents, businesses and visitors. Protecting
the historic architectural styles and traditional
layout of buildings and streets in relationship
to one another, the land and the water is
essential in our future sustainability.
Encourage economic development
Council will continue to support the fishing
industry by ensuring that land is designated
for fishing activity, while at the same time
encouraging new business development in the
tourism sector by ensuring that lands are available
in appropriate locations in the community to
accommodate a range of other commercial enterprises.
Recognize, anticipate and plan for the impacts of a
changing climate
As a coastal community, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is
vulnerable to rising sea levels and more frequent and
intense storm events that are occurring as a result of a
changing climate. Council will ensure that new
development is planned for safe locations away from
vulnerable areas and take efforts to protect existing
developed areas and infrastructure that are at risk of
damage from storm surges and flooding.
Invest wisely to ensure high quality of municipal
services
Maintaining municipal infrastructure and providing a high
level of municipal services is a priority of Council. We will
carefully manage municipal infrastructure assets,
balancing investment to extend municipal services with
the need for ongoing maintenance to ensure high quality of
potable water, safe streets, waste disposal and
recreation facilities.
Improve community health and well-being
The quality and design of the built environment of
a community has a direct impact on community
health and well-being. Communities that are safe,
attractive, walkable and have a range of services,
activities and amenities, create a higher quality of
life for its residents. Council will ensure that
community health, well-being and safety are
considered in the design and management of public
spaces, and in the evaluation of proposals for
development. Furthermore, we will strive to enhance the
physical and social well-being of citizens by encouraging
active lifestyles, increasing connectivity between the north
and south sides of Petty Harbour, and with Maddox Cove,
as well as programs and opportunities for recreation for all
ages.
Protect our natural environment
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove's natural environment is an
asset to the community. Council will practice
environmental stewardship by incorporating the
protection of the natural environment, waterways,
wetlands and coastlines into their decision-making.
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Community-Wide Policies
4.1.
Objectives
The Town will pursue the following land use objectives in order to achieve its community-wide goals:
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Protect the natural and built heritage of the community.
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Ensure land use designations have a positive impact on health, the environment and quality of life.
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Manage investment in municipal infrastructure to ensure a well maintained and efficient level of services.
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Provide opportunities for community economic development and the continuation of existing uses.
4.2.
Policies
The policies set out in this section of the Plan apply
throughout the Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Planning
Area.
Protect the Built Heritage________________________________
Policy G-1
Townscape Character
It shall be the intention of Council to protect and enhance
the Town's unique sense of place and ensure that new
development is consistent with current style, size, scale
and form of development in the Town, with special
consideration given to the designated Heritage Area.
Policy G-2
Visual Impact of Development
1. It shall be a policy of Council to consider the visual
impact of new development, in terms of the
compatibility of the scale and form of the development
and how the development fits into the landscape.
2. The visual impact created through cut and fill
developments will be discouraged.
3. Prior to approval, Council may require an assessment
of the visual impact of a development including its
visibility from public roads, trails, residential areas or
tourist establishments, the harbour, and the
designated Heritage Area. The costs of conducting a
visual assessment shall be the responsibility of the
developer.
Policy G-3
Identification and Protection of Historic
Resources
The Petty Harbour Hydro-Electric Generating Station has
been designated a Registered Historic Site by the Heritage
Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. Council shall
identify and document additional heritage buildings,
structures and landmarks of the Town and shall protect
these assets from demolition unless it is financially
prohibitive to maintain or improve the structure.
1. Written approval for the demolition of an identified
historic resource must be granted by Council prior to
demolition.
2. Council will encourage restoration, sensitive
renovation and adaptive re-use of the historic
buildings.
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Policy G-4
Signs
Signs and advertisements erected in the community shall
be of high quality and located and constructed in a safe
manner in accordance with standards set out in the
Development Regulations.
Policy G-5
Property Maintenance and Safety
1. Owners of dilapidated structures shall be required to
repair or remove them at their own cost if they present
a safety hazard or are deemed by the Council to be
unsightly.
2. Wrecked or inoperable vehicles, boats, machinery or
equipment of any kind shall not be stored or
abandoned where it may be in general public view.
Protect the Natural Environment_______________________
Policy G-6
Natural Environment and Resources
Protecting the natural environment provides many
benefits to the community, such as conserving the
picturesque setting, natural drainage systems, recreational
opportunities and other values.
1. Within the Planning Area, development will be carried
out so as to minimize its impact on the natural
environment. Measures shall be taken to protect
natural drainage systems, wildlife, and plant or fish
habitats.
Policy G-7
Development in Hazardous Area
1. Council shall prevent inappropriate development in
areas of known hazard that may be susceptible to
erosion, flooding or any other hazards.
2. In areas of potential hazard, Council may require
detailed engineering studies to evaluate the suitability
of the land for a development where backfilling is
proposed, or where there may be potential for
flooding, erosion or other hazard to occur.
3. In approving a development in an area with potential
hazard, Council may require additional engineering
design or other measures to mitigate identified
hazards as a condition of development.
4. In any event, no private development in an area of
known or potential hazard risk shall result in public
liability or public cost.
Policy G-8
Landscape Alteration
Activities such as filling in low lying or steeply sloped
areas or cutting into hillsides to expand useable land area
can have significant impacts on wetlands, natural drainage
and the stability of slopes, resulting in erosion and creating
visual impacts in the community.
1. Alteration of steep hillsides through the deposition of
fill or by excavation, whether for the purposes of
creating land suitable for development or not, shall be
discouraged. Land disturbance shall require
application, review and approval by Council and show
the full extent of disturbance that is intended. Where
the activity is intended to prepare land for
development, Council may require applicants to assess
the geotechnical, visual and environmental impacts of
the development, as well as impacts on adjoining
properties and land uses; and
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2. Where alterations to the landscape are approved,
financial guarantees may be required to ensure
adequate site rehabilitation and/or landscaping.
Policy G-9
Stream, Pond, and Wetland Protection
Council intends to protect Petty Harbour River, the
streams, ponds and wetlands in the community from
adverse impacts from development, and to ensure that
development which can be damaged by flooding is not
located in flood prone areas. Providing a buffer of
undisturbed lands along wetlands protect fish habitat,
prevent erosion, retain natural drainage features, prevent
siltation, preserve public areas, and take account of areas
prone to periodic flooding which have not been mapped.
1. A buffer strip of undisturbed land shall be retained
along rivers and major stream and ponds. Within the
buffer, utilities for which no other route is feasible, low
impact trails, and necessary bridging or other vehicle
crossings may be permitted.
2. Disturbance of wetlands, areas of bog or peatlands,
shall be discouraged in order to retain the benefits to
the Town of wetlands' ability to moderate runoff, act as
part of the Town's storm drainage system, and protect
streams and ponds lying within them.
3. Council will consult with the Water Resources
Management Division, Department of Environment
and Conservation about any proposed development or
landscaping along a stream bank or shoreline.
Policy G-10
Development in Areas Vulnerable to
Flooding
Three levels of Flood risk have been identified in a 2013
Flood Risk Mapping Project carried out for Goulds and
Petty Harbour by AMEC Environment and Infrastructure.
The designated Floodway is the 1:20 year flood plain and
the designated Floodway Fringe which is the 1:100 year
flood plain. A Climate change Flood Zone has also been
developed to indicate the area which is likely to be
impacted due to the latest forecasted effects of climate
change. These maps are included in Appendix B.
It is the intent of Council to ensure that development
occurs in a manner that minimizes the risk of damage that
could occur due to flooding by managing land use in the
designated floodways.
1. Proposals for development of lands located within the
designated floodways identified on Flood Risk maps
shown in Appendix B (or any subsequent revisions),
are subject to the written approval of the Minister of
Environment and Conservation under the Water
Resources Act.
2. Development shall only be permitted where it is in
accordance with the Provincial Policy for Flood Plain
Management.
3. Additions, modifications, enhancements and
improvements to existing structures that may result in
an increase in the flood area within the flood plain, will
be assessed for suitability by the Water Resources
Management Division of the Department of
Environment and Conservation, in the same way as
new development would be assessed.
4. No residential development will be permitted in the
1:20 year floodway.
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Policy G-11
Climate Change Impacts
It shall be a priority of Council to continue to work with
the Departments of Environment and Conservation and
Municipal Affairs to monitor and assess the impacts of
climate change such as sea level rise, and implement
measures to increase the resiliency of the infrastructure
and the community generally to these impacts.
Ensure High Quality of Municipal Services____________
Policy G-12
Servicing Requirements and Costs
1. Council will ensure that new development will not
create unreasonable servicing demands or costs for
roads, water and/or sewer services.
2. Subdivision style development and development on
public right of ways that are not Town roads will be
provided at the outset with streets and other services
constructed to Council's standards at the cost of the
developer.
3. Development which is close enough to Town water and
sewer lines for economical extension and connection
will be required to extend the lines and connect to
them. The Town shall not incur any net costs, either
initially or in the foreseeable future, for private
development.
4. Where development is proposed that will rely on
private septic systems and groundwater as a source of
drinking water, it must be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Council and the Government Service
Centre of Service NL, that the site has the capacity to
bear such services over the long term without adverse
on or off-site impacts.
5. Unserviced development will be required to assess
groundwater quantity and quality in accordance with
the Provincial Department of Environment and
Conservation Groundwater Supply Assessment and
Reporting Guidelines for Subdivisions Serviced by
Individual Private Wells, 2009.
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Policy G-13
Street Right-of-ways
All development, including but not limited to buildings,
fences, sheds, and parking lots, shall be set back from the
right-of-way of a road far enough to provide an adequate
level of public safety and space for snow clearing and
maintenance. Specific consideration is given to
development in the Heritage Area to allow smaller
setbacks consistent with the historic development pattern.
Building setback requirements shall be set out in the
Development Regulations.
Policy G-14
Stormwater Management
In reviewing proposals for new development Council shall
consider the impact of development on the Town's
stormwater drainage system to ensure there is adequate
capacity to accommodate the development. Where there is
insufficient capacity, the development may be refused or
necessary upgrades made at the developer's expense to
accommodate the development.
Policy G-15
Subdivision Policies
Subdivision proposals will be designed to take account of
site topography and drainage, links to existing roads,
relationship to existing development and possible future
development, and natural features including streams.
Subdivisions will be developed with all infrastructure and
improvements constructed to the Town's standards at the
cost of the developer.
Policy G-16
Development Agreements
The Town may require agreements for new developments
involving residential, commercial, industrial, or resource
uses, and for the subdivision of land. Such an agreement
will be negotiated between the developer and the Town,
and include conditions for development and for financing
of any services provided to the site which shall be
constructed to municipal standards and consistent with
the policies of this Plan and the Development Regulations.
Policy G-17
Water Pressures and Fire Flows
Council shall ensure that areas where it has been
determined that water pressure cannot be sustained at
high enough levels to provide adequate firefighting
capability, or which are not located close enough to a
water supply source suitable for firefighting purposes,
shall be excluded from development.
Policy G-18
Home Occupations
It is Council's intent to foster the growth of small
businesses as home occupations in a manner that is
compatible with surrounding land use. Businesses in the
form of home occupations may be considered in any
residential dwelling in any land use designation within the
community. Business uses that consist only of an office in a
dwelling will be a permitted use. Businesses operating as
home occupations shall not be highly visible, generate
traffic, noise, odours or create any potential hazards by
virtue of the nature of the business to surrounding
properties. Home businesses, such as bed and breakfast
homes, child care and craft production, small-scale
commercial and service uses such as doctors' offices or
craft shops, and community facilities may be considered if
Council is satisfied that parking needs can be met and the
use is compatible with surrounding residential uses.
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Policy G-19
Non-conforming Uses
In accordance with Section 108 of the Urban and Rural
Planning Act, 2000, Council shall recognize that any
development or land use that legally exists on the day this
Plan comes into effect, may continue. Where a building or
use exists which does not comply with the intent of the
Plan, it shall not be substantially expanded. Minor
extensions may be approved, and a change from one non-
conforming use to a more acceptable use may be
permitted.
Policy G-20
Frontage on a Publicly Maintained
Street
Any property proposed for development including lots
created through subdivision of land, will be required to
have direct frontage and access onto a publicly maintained
road, or frontage on a new road that is constructed to
Town standards under the terms of a Development
Agreement.
Policy G-21
Municipal Public Works, Utilities and
Telecommunications
Council may, within any land use designation, permit land
to be used in conjunction with the provision of public
services, utilities and telecommunications.
Policy G-22
Inter-municipal Cooperation
The Town will work with the City of St. John's to
cooperatively plan and manage development along joint
municipal boundaries to facilitate environmental
protection, potable watershed protection, the development
of trails along Maddox Cove Road and possible servicing
arrangements.
Improve Community Health & Wellbeing______________
Policy G-23
Community Health & Wellbeing
It shall be the policy of Council to consider the impacts of
development proposals on the health of the community to
enhance safety, and the health and well-being of all
residents.
Policy G-24
Open Space Recreation
Open space recreational and natural park areas will be
permitted throughout the Planning Area to encourage
active, healthy lifestyles.
Policy G-25
Access to local foods
Council shall encourage access to sustainable, local foods,
by providing opportunities for development of community
gardens, fish and farmers markets in appropriate
locations.
Policy G-26
Pedestrian Connectivity
It shall be a priority of Council to seek ways to create
stronger pedestrian linkages between Petty Harbour and
Maddox Cove and public access to parks, through the
creation of protected trails or the implementation of
sidewalks along roadways.
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Policy G-27
Protection of Community Trails
New development in Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove must
take into account and provide for the continuation of
traditional footpaths, public right of ways, and trail
networks in the community.
1. In considering applications for development, or the use
of a public right of way for access to private property,
Council will ensure that pedestrian pathways remain
open and accessible as a condition of approval.
2. New development may be required to provide a
separation buffer between a proposed development
and an existing trail or pathway.
Policy G-28
Pedestrian Safety
It shall be a policy of Council to improve pedestrian
comfort and safety by employing traffic calming and
crossing improvements where appropriate. Council will
work with the Department of Transportation and Works to
implement traffic calming measures along the main road.
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5.
Land Use Policies
The Municipal Plan identifies and designates lands within
the Planning Area into the following broad land use
categories or designations which are shown on the Future
Land Use Map in Appendix C. Land in Petty Harbour-
Maddox Cove will be managed in accordance with the
general land use policies set out in Section 4 of the Plan
and policies for specific land use designations, as follows:
Land Use Designations
Heritage Area
Residential
Harbourfront
Commercial-Industrial
Rural
Open Space Conservation
Recreation
Watershed
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5.1.
Heritage Area
The Heritage Area land use designation has been applied
to the predominantly residential areas surrounding Petty
Harbour in order to preserve and enhance the historic
characteristics of the community. The majority of this area
is comprised of single detached houses, but the area also
contains a restaurant, post office, bed and breakfast,
tourist shop, churches, and many of the Town owned
properties, such as the Town Hall, museum, war memorial
and community centre. In this designation, the majority of
dwellings have windows, doors, narrow clapboard style
siding and roof shapes traditional to Petty Harbour around
1900, built along narrow, winding streets. It is the intent
that new developments in this designation will incorporate
similar building styles, street right-of-ways, and building
setbacks. This designation includes dwellings along
Southside Road, Church Lane, Long Run Road, Kennedy's
Lane, Skinners Hill, Cribbies Road, Main Road Lane and a
portion of Main Road and Petty Harbour Road.
5.1.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To protect and enhance the historic characteristic
of Petty Harbour.
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To promote renovations of existing buildings that
are consistent with historic design.
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To encourage infill and new developments that are
sensitive in scale, design and consistent with
traditional development patterns.
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To provide opportunities for adaptive re-use of
heritage buildings.
5.1.2. Heritage Area Policies____________________________________
Policy HA-1
Residential Land Use
The Heritage Area shall accommodate single or double
dwellings. Council will also encourage a mix of housing
forms as sensitive infill developments, which may include
row dwellings, small apartment buildings or assisted living
accommodations.
Policy HA-2
Non-residential Land Use
Child care may be a permitted use in the Heritage Area
land use designation. Other non-residential uses may
include cultural and civic, educational, general assembly,
places of worship, tourist accommodations, restaurants,
shops, convenience stores, medical, office, professional,
and personal services, as well as marine-related light
industry. Commercial uses, with the exception of bed and
breakfast accommodations, home occupations and shops
selling craft products, shall only be permitted in this
designation in areas where they front along the main road.
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Policy HA-3
New Developments
1. Within the Heritage Area, development that includes
new buildings, building additions, exterior alterations,
accessory buildings, or fences must be compatible with
the historic building form, scale, height, grading,
setbacks and architectural features such as the scale
and size of windows or doors that are unique to Petty
Harbour.
2. Development of existing vacant lots, or redevelopment
of developed lots through replacement or renovation
of existing buildings, where a lot does not meet the
required standards for lot size, may be considered
provided the development can meet the required
building setbacks specified in the Development
Regulations. Subdivision of land to create new lots
must conform to the standards set out in the Heritage
Area Use Zone.
3. Proposals for new development or alterations to
existing buildings and structures shall be reviewed for
consistency with, and impact upon, those features that
contribute to the historic appearance of Petty Harbour.
Such as:
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the coastal setting and views from the water;
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the presence, scale and visibility of prominent
buildings, including Town Hall, St. George's and
St. Joseph's Churches;
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the compatible scale of buildings and
structures; and
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the historic street pattern.
Policy HA-4
Notice of New Developments
Council recognizes the importance of the Heritage Area to
the community, and the goal to preserve and promote
traditional building styles in this area.
1. Council will give notice and consult with area residents
on development proposals.
2. Council will take into account input from the public in
determining the conditions of a new development's
approval.
Policy HA-5
Setbacks From Roads
As far as possible, Council intends to preserve and
promote traditional building siting for infill and
redevelopment in the area, rather than applying uniform
building setbacks from the streets.
1. Where a building is proposed to be developed, the
setback requirement will be consistent with building
line setbacks on adjoining lots.
Policy HA-6
Backlot Development
Notwithstanding Policy G-20 and Policy HA-5, Council may
consider "backlot" residential development in the Heritage
Area designation if several conditions are met:
1. The lot will have adequate access to an existing public
street.
2. The buildable area of the lot must meet the Town's
area standards, excluding the access strip or laneway.
3. The access must be sufficient for Council to discharge
its responsibilities to maintain access for health, safety
and service provision.
4. There must be no further development opportunities
using the same access, and only a single dwelling can
be located off the access.
5. The backlot development must not prevent the future
development of adjacent or surrounding lands.
6. There is no objection from abutting property owners
who may be affected by the proposed development.
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Example of a backlot development
Policy HA-7
Parking
Narrow roads and smaller lots contribute to the character
of the area but prevent conventional parking
arrangements and vehicle access.
1. In the Heritage Area, Town road standards, lot
standards, siting standards, and parking and loading
requirements will aim to maintain the landscape and
look of the area, while providing a reasonable level of
traffic safety and convenience.
2. Uses which require parking for attendance, visitors,
customers or guests, will be required to demonstrate
how necessary parking spaces can be accommodated
in a manner which is safe, convenient and acceptable
to adjacent uses.
3. Off premises parking will be permitted but must be
identified at the time of application.
Policy HA-8
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Town Hall
and Community Centre
It shall be the intention of Council to seek funding to
upgrade and make improvements to the existing Town
Hall/Community Centre in Petty Harbour, as part of Town
Centre improvements set out in Policy H-5. Council will
work with community groups to implement programs at
the community centre that will encourage active, healthy
lifestyles.
Policy HA-9
Recreational Open Space
Council will investigate opportunities to create a small
public park or green space on the south side of the
harbour.
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5.2.
Residential
The Residential designation is applied to the area along
Petty Harbour Road as you enter the Town from the west
end, along Cribbies Road, the east side of Motion Bay Road
Extension and throughout Maddox Cove and applies to
existing residential areas outside of the Heritage Area land
use designation. Housing is the primary land use, in the
form of single detached dwellings, with the addition of row
housing along Maddox Cove Road in 2012. In addition, the
Residential land use designation also applies to small,
undeveloped sites that may be suitable for new
development.
5.2.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To provide sufficient area for a range of residential
development.
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To encourage infill development along existing
streets and services.
5.2.2. Residential Policies________________________________________
Policy R-1
Residential Land Use
Within the Residential land use designation, single
detached housing is the predominant land use. Other
forms of residential development in the form of double
dwellings are also permitted. Apartment buildings,
assisted living accommodations, or row dwellings may also
be considered. Residential dwellings shall be permitted to
have a subsidiary apartment.
Policy R-2
Non-residential Uses
Child care and conservation uses shall be permitted.
Convenience stores, business and professional uses, cafes
and small restaurants with relatively high customer traffic
may be considered where they are located on the main
roads or sites at an intersection with the main road. Other
non-residential uses that may be considered include
cultural and civic, educational and places of worship.
Policy R-3
Service Capacity
In considering proposals for development, Council shall
ensure that the Town's water, stormwater and wastewater
treatment systems have capacity to accommodate the
development. Notwithstanding Policy R-1, new
developments may be refused where it has been
determined that there is insufficient capacity.
Policy R-4
Development on Motion Bay Road
Extension
The publicly maintained portion of Motion Bay Road
Extension currently ends at the last dwelling. Several
development proposals for residential development have
been submitted that would require street widening,
servicing and upgrading of the street to ensure that
development has sufficient frontage consistent with Policy
G-20. Steep grades will restrict future individual building
lots from having direct access to the west (the upper side)
and east (lower side) of the right of way. Having reviewed
the potential for development in the area along the right of
way between the end of Motion Bay Road Extension to
Cribbies Road (commonly referred to as Pancake Road)
the following policies will apply:
1. Motion Bay Road may be upgraded and extended to
permit one additional building lot to be developed, on
the west and east side, immediately beyond the last
existing dwellings on the street. Each lot shall have
direct access to the street. The street shall be upgraded
to standards established by Council and development
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shall be in accordance with a grading plan
approved by Council.
2. Further development on the east side of the right
of way may be considered, where the development,
whether for one or multiple dwellings, has only
one access which shall connect to Motion Bay Road
Extension. Motion Bay Road Extension will be
required to be upgraded to standards set by
Council to the proposed access. Where more than
one dwelling is proposed, the development will be
required to include a street, constructed to
standards specified by the Town, piped water, and
piped sewer if connection to the Town's piped
sewage system is determined to be possible.
Development must also be carried out in
accordance with a subdivision plan, including a
grading plan prepared by a professional engineer.
3. Development of land to the east of Pancake Road
shall not result in any erosion or potential for
erosion of the right of way as a result of cut and fill
or regrading of the site.
4. It shall be a policy of Council to upgrade the right
of way between the publically maintained portions
of Motion Bay Road Extension and Cribbies Road
for pedestrian use only.
Policy R-5
Future Residential Development
Lands north of the ballfield have been identified as having
potential for serviced subdivision development. The area
will only be developed on the basis of an approved plan
that is consistent with the policies of this Plan and the
requirements of the Development Regulations.
Incorporation of pedestrian trails and recreational
amenities will be a priority for development in this area.
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5.3.
Harbourfront
The area surrounding Petty Harbour serves as the Town
Centre of the community and the focus of economic and
social activity. This area is designated Harbourfront and
includes the lands south of Main Road, the Island Rooms
and lands north of Southside Road, to include the fishing
premises along the harbour.
5.3.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To enhance the harbourfront as the Town Centre
and community gathering place.
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To continue to support the fishing industry of Petty
Harbour.
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To encourage economic activity around the
harbour.
5.3.2. Harbourfront Policies_____________________________________
Policy H-1
Harbourfront Land Use
The Harbour Area is in transition. It is expected to serve
several functions: as the continued site of fishery-related
industrial and marine transportation uses, as a gathering
place for community events, as the economic centre of the
Town, and as the site of recreation and tourist
development. It is the intention of Council to encourage a
mix of uses, including tourism accommodations and
services, outdoor markets, cultural and civic, museums,
commercial activity, and light and general industrial uses.
Examples of these uses are bed and breakfasts, marine
centres, marinas, fish plants, storage warehouses, and
other light industrial uses, transportation uses including
wharves and docks, general assembly and retail and
service businesses. Specific permitted and discretionary
uses will be set out in the Development Regulations.
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Other uses within the Harbourfront land use designation
may be considered, such as passenger assembly, food and
catering businesses including take-out food service, retail
businesses as outlined in the Development Regulations,
indoor markets, hotels, office, medical, professional,
personal and general service, and taxi stands.
Policy H-2
New Developments
1. Any development in the area shall be reasonably
compatible with residential uses surrounding the
harbour. Council may require
siting or operation to reduce or
eliminate expected negative
impacts such as night lighting,
noise, odour, fumes, or dust.
2. In considering proposals for
development adjacent to the
harbour, Council will require that
existing access to the harbour and
parking for fishing-related
activities are retained.
3. In accordance with Policies G-10
and G-11, Council will manage
development in accordance with
the Provincial Floodplain Policy
and ensure that where permitted,
development is designed and
constructed to reduce vulnerability
to flooding.
Policy H-3
Petty Harbour
Boardwalk
Council will continue to work with the
Harbour Authority to extend
harbourfront improvements, to create a continuous access
around the harbour and give further consideration to a
potential connection to "The Point" at Mad Rock.
Policy H-4
Island Rooms
Development
Council will support the outdoor participatory museum
proposed to be located on the Island Rooms.
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Policy H-5
Town Centre Improvements
It is Council's intention to prepare a plan to improve the
Bidgood's property located on the north side of the
harbour, and redevelop the area as a community gathering
place with facilities such as public washrooms and other
amenities. The improvements will be part of a larger Town
Centre Plan, which will include connections to adjoining
town-owned properties, such as the Town Hall, the
Heritage Museum, community centre and war memorial.
Policy H-6
Temporary Uses
Temporary uses, such as the parking of RVs or other types
of accommodations are not permitted in the Harbourfront
land use designation. Mobile food establishments will be
subject to conditions set out in the Town's Mobile Vending
Regulations.
Policy H-7
Residential Developments
Residential development in the Harbourfront designation
along Maddox Cove Road and Main Road shall be limited to
existing residential uses. Additions or extensions of
existing residential developments may be permitted at the
discretion of Council. New residential development shall
not be permitted in the Harbourfront land use designation.
Policy H-8
Parking Study
Council shall complete a parking study to review the
number of available parking spaces around the harbour,
and consider how parking could be improved to meet the
needs of the Town.
5.4.
Commercial-Industrial
This land use designation applies to the lands located on
the east side of Maddox Cove Road at the northern end of
the community. The site is used by a heavy equipment
company and also includes a single residence. The land use
designation is intended to recognize the current use of the
property.
5.4.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To recognize the existing heavy equipment
company as an established industrial use in the
community.
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To provide options for future commercial use of
the site.
5.4.2. Commercial-Industrial Policies__________________________
Policy CI-1
Commercial-Industrial Land Use
Land uses within the Commercial-Industrial designation
will be at the discretion of Council. The uses may include
general or personal services, offices, indoor or outdoor
markets, general or light industry as well as service
stations and transportation uses.
Policy CI-2
Consultation
In recognition of nearby residential areas and the
prominence of the Commercial-Industrial land use
designation in Maddox Cove, Council will consult with area
residents on development proposals that will change the
land use of the site. Council will take into account input
from the public in determining the conditions of its
approval.
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5.5.
Rural
The Town is surrounded by a unique landscape of steep
hills, rock outcrops, rivers, ponds and streams. Lands
surrounding the built-up community are included in the
Rural land use designation. This area is largely comprised
of forest and contains the Petty Harbour Ponds. This
designation includes the forested areas beyond Maddox
Cove Road and Old Maddox Cove Road, as well as, the
areas surrounding Old Petty Harbour Road, and the area
south of Southside Road.
5.5.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To set aside undeveloped rural lands to conserve
resources and protect the natural environment.
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To provide suitable sites for resource or other uses
that may be inappropriate near urban or
residential uses.
5.5.2. Rural Policies________________________________________________
Policy RU-1
Rural Land Uses
Rural land is intended for conservation and traditional
rural activities such as small-scale wood cutting, fishing
and hunting, and low-impact passive recreation.
Cemeteries, rural uses at a commercial scale such as
agriculture, outdoor market, outdoor assembly, mineral
workings and exploration, and general industrial uses
which meet the conditions described in Policy RU-2 and
Policy RU-3 may also be considered.
Policy RU-2
Industrial Uses
A non-fishery related general industrial use which is not
suited for a location in the built-up part of the Town
because of extensive land requirements, outdoor storage,
or other features of its operation may be located on a
suitable site in the Rural area provided it:
a) will have low impact on the surrounding areas and
is not easily visible from roads, areas scheduled for
urban development, and the trail system;
b) is screened as far as possible with natural
topography or vegetation;
c) does not require any municipal services;
d) is capable of development without adverse
environmental impacts;
e) does not require retail sales or services to be
carried out from the Rural site; and
f) must be located so that no significant traffic
increase is generated in built-up parts of the Town.
Policy RU-3
Mineral Workings and Exploration
Mineral exploration and aggregate extraction activities will
be required to obtain a permit or licence from the Mineral
Lands Division of the Department of Natural Resources
and comply with all conditions for development, operation,
decommissioning and rehabilitation. Extractive resource
activities and land uses in this designation shall be
screened from public roads, residential areas, parks, trails,
and if appropriate, from other rural uses where possible,
by leaving existing tree cover in place.
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5.6.
Open Space Conservation
The Open Space Conservation land use designation applies
to land along the rivers throughout Petty Harbour-Maddox
Cove and corresponding floodplains, the coastline from
"The Point" at Mad Rock toward Maddox Cove along
Motion Bay, the East Coast Trail, property acquired by the
Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Maddox Cove and
the land located north of the ball field encompassing the
Maddox Cove River valley. This land use designation is
intended to protect natural areas and to prevent
development in potentially hazardous areas.
5.6.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To identify and protect important waterways and
wetlands from the impact of development.
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To prevent development in areas of potential
hazards such as flooding and storm surges or on
steep slopes.
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To provide a natural buffer along the East Coast
Trail.
5.6.2. Open Space Policies________________________________________
Policy OS-1
Open Space Land Uses
Lands designated as Open Space Conservation on the
Future Land Use Map are intended to be used primarily for
conservation. Passive recreational uses such as walking
trails, parks and accessory uses such as picnic tables and
lookouts shall be permitted.
Policy OS-2
2-8 Main Road, Maddox Cove
The Plan recognizes as an existing use, a dwelling
constructed at No. 2-8 Main Road, Maddox Cove as a non-
conforming use within the Open Space designation. The
dwelling may be used as tourist accommodation or other
commercial use that caters to the tourist trade, but shall
not be altered to increase the building footprint, or expand
the useable area of the site.
Policy OS-3
East Coast Trail
Council supports the continued development of the East
Coast Trail, most of which is located on the Town's main
road and along traditional paths in the Open Space
Conservation designation.
1. A buffer free of development shall be maintained
between the Trail and the shoreline. A natural buffer of
undisturbed land and vegetation shall also be
maintained inland from the Trail that is sufficient to
protect the Trail from physical damage and, east of
Gunners Hole, to provide a visual screen.
2. Council shall consult with the East Coast Trail
Association on proposals for development within 200
metres of the Trail.
3. Council will work with the East Coast Trail Association
to continue to promote the Trail as an important
economic asset.
2-8 Main Road, Maddox Cove
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5.7.
Recreation
The areas designated for Recreational uses include the
Town's main recreational area in Maddox Cove that
includes a ballfield, playground and club house, as well the
small park on Cribbies Road.
5.7.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To promote active, healthy living in the
community.
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To provide opportunities for physical activity and
well-being within close proximity to
neighbourhoods.
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To provide safe, affordable and quality recreational
facilities for all residents, regardless of age,
physical ability and financial means.
5.7.2. Recreation Policies_________________________________________
Policy Rec-1
Recreation Land Uses
Within the Recreation land use designation uses such as
playing fields, sports grounds, parks, playgrounds and
community gardens are permitted. Other uses may include
indoor and outdoor assembly. Recreation facilities may
also include food services, and meeting rooms as accessory
uses.
Policy Rec-2
Cribbies Road Park
Council may redevelop the Cribbies Road Park into a
multi-purpose recreation park. This may include a multi-
purpose surface for a number of activities, such as
skateboarding, a playground, community garden, park
benches or viewing platforms.
Policy Rec-3
Multi-Generational Facilities and
Programs
Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove is an aging community. To
accommodate the growing senior population, it shall be a
policy of Council to ensure that recreation facilities are
designed to accommodate residents of all ages and
physical abilities.
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5.8.
Watershed
The Town's source of potable water is Western Barrens
Pond (Beer Pond), located within the City of St. John's
Boundary. The Watershed land use designation includes
the area surrounding First Pond and the Petty Harbour
Ponds, and has been designated as a back-up water supply
area.
5.8.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To ensure a quality supply of potable water to the
Town.
5.8.2. Watershed Policies_________________________________________
Policy W-1
Watershed Land Uses
To protect the water quality and flow conditions of ponds
in the Watershed land use designation, land shall remain
undisturbed and development shall be limited to the
continuation of existing uses.
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6. Municipal Services & Infrastructure
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6.
Municipal Services & Infrastructure
The provisions of municipal infrastructure such as streets,
sidewalks, water treatment and distribution systems, fire
protection, sewers and sewage treatment facilities, and
waste collection and disposal are the primary
responsibilities of municipal government. This
infrastructure supports growth and development of the
community and contributes to community safety, health
and well-being.
6.1.1. Objectives____________________________________________________
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To ensure safe and efficient movement of traffic on
local roads and highways.
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In the Heritage Area, to maintain the traditional
appearance and pattern of streets and streetscape.
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To ensure continued safety, supply and
distribution of potable water in the community.
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To take measures to reduce the amount of waste
entering the environment.
6.1.2. Transportation Policies___________________________________
Policy MS-1
Local Road Standards and Function
1. It is Council's intention to ensure the safety of vehicles,
pedestrians, and cyclists through regular maintenance
and upgrading of Town streets as part of municipal
capital works programming.
2. Road upgrading in the Heritage Area land use
designation shall conform to the existing pattern of
narrow, traditional road right-of-ways.
Policy MS-2
Pedestrian Pathways
It shall be a policy of Council, working with residents, to
identify and map traditional footpaths and public rights of
way throughout the community and to develop policies to
ensure that such routes are taken into consideration when
reviewing development applications.
Policy MS-3
Public Transportation
Council shall seek opportunities for small-scale public or
private transportation from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
to services in the City of St. John's, particularly for the
elderly.
6.1.3. Drinking Water Policies___________________________________
Policy MS-4
Drinking Water Distribution System
Council will work with the City of St. John's to protect the
quantity and quality of water in the Western Barrens Pond
Protected Water Supply Area.
Policy MS-5
Water Quality Study
Council will continue to work with engineering
professionals to improve the quality of the drinking water,
by conducting a water quality study.
6.1.4. Wastewater Policies__________________
Policy MS-6
Wastewater System
Council shall ensure that the Town's wastewater system
operates in accordance with Provincial Department of
Environment and Conservation standards.
Policy MS-7
Sewage Collection System Study
The current sewage collection system is reaching capacity.
Due to the pressure for increased development in the
Town, Council will work with professional engineers to
complete a sewage collection system study to determine
where improvements are needed.
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6.1.5. Solid Waste Policies________________________________________
Policy MS-8
Waste Reduction Measures
The Town will continue to participate in provincial waste
management strategies. To minimize costs of transporting
and disposing garbage at the Robin Hood Bay landfill,
Council will consider initiatives to reduce household
garbage by encouraging residents and businesses to
compost and recycle.
7. Implementation
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7.
Implementation
The Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove Municipal Plan
serves as the blueprint for the community's future
development. It is critical that the plan is put into action
through a strategic implementation program.
Successful implementation of the Plan involves:
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Effective administration of the Plan;
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The adoption of annual municipal capital works
budgets;
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Adoption of land use zoning, subdivision and
advertisement regulations;
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Preparation and adoption of development
schemes;
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Preparation and implementation of recommended
studies; and
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A consistent procedure for considering
amendments to the Plan.
7.1.
Administration of the Municipal Plan
Where possible, land use designations coincide with roads,
fences or property lines or other prominent physical
features, or as a specified offset from physical features. It
is intended that no amendment of this Plan will be
required to permit minor adjustments to these boundaries
where it is reasonable to do so in response to a proposal
for development.
All proposed development within the Planning Area must
conform to the policies of the Plan and Development
Regulations, and be approved by Council. Council will
ensure that development proposals are given a
comprehensive review, including circulation to
appropriate public departments and agencies.
Council may refuse or approve applications, with or
without conditions. Decisions of Council made according
to the provisions of this Plan and the accompanying
Development Regulations may be appealed to the
appropriate Appeal Board established under Part VI of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
7.2.
Development Regulations
To implement the goals, objectives and policies of the
Municipal Plan, Council will prepare and adopt
Development Regulations pursuant to Section 35 of the
Urban and Rural Planning Act.
All land within the municipal planning area will be covered
by land use zones which provide detailed requirements
such as lot size, frontage, building setbacks, and parking
standards.
In order for consideration of any proposals for an
amendment to the Development Regulations (i.e., a
rezoning), Council shall require a clear proposal to be
submitted. Such a proposal must clearly show:
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The location of the subject property, to scale,
showing lot dimensions, area, street frontages;
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The means by which the site is/will be serviced;
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The proposed location of all driveways and parking
areas;
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Areas which are to be landscaped and/or buffered;
and
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The proposed location of all buildings on the site.
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In its review of proposals for amendments to the
Development Regulations, Council shall consider the
appropriate policies set out in this Plan and have regard
for the following:
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The financial ability of the Town to absorb any
costs relating to the development;
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The adequacy of municipal water and sewer
services, or where on-site services are proposed,
the adequacy of the physical site conditions to
accommodate it;
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The adequacy of the road network in, adjacent to,
or leading to the development;
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The potential for the contamination or
sedimentation of watercourses or for erosion;
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Environmental impacts such as air, water and soil
pollution and noise impacts;
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Previous uses of the site which may have caused
soil or groundwater contamination;
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Suitability of the site in terms of grades, soil and
bedrock conditions, location of watercourses,
marshes, swamps, or bogs;
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Compatibility of the development in terms of
height, scale, lot coverage and bulk with adjacent
properties; and
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That the proposal is in conformance with the intent
of this Plan and with the requirements of all other
Town by-laws and regulations.
7.3.
Public Consultation
Council is committed to consultation with citizens and will
seek input from the public on planning and development
matters that:
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Require an exercise of Council discretion in
arriving at a decision on a development
application;
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Involve significant development proposals that are
of interest to the community at large;
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Would require a change of Town policy,
amendment to the Plan or Development
Regulations; and
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Would result in significant expenditures of Town
resources for implementation.
7.4.
Amending and Reviewing the Municipal Plan
Since conditions in the Town may change during the
planning period, amendments to the Municipal Plan may
be adopted by Council from time to time. Council may
consider amendments to the Municipal Plan when:
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There is an apparent need to change policy due to
changing circumstances;
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Studies have been undertaken which contain
recommendations or policies which should be
incorporated into the Municipal Plan;
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A Provincial Land Use Policy has been released that
requires a change in policy by the Town; and
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There is a development proposal which provides
sufficient information and rationale to support a
change in the Municipal Plan.
After five years from the date on which this Plan comes
into effect, Council shall review the Plan and revise it if
necessary. Revisions will take account of development
which can be foreseen during the following 10 years.
Amendment and review of the Plan shall be carried out in
the same manner as this Plan was brought into effect.
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7.5.
Professional Advice
Council may obtain its own professional advice in regard
to any proposed amendment to the Municipal Plan or
Development Regulations. Council may also seek
professional advice in regards to the evaluation of
development proposals where additional expertise is
necessary.
7.6.
Municipal Budget and Capital Works Program
Council shall continue to invest wisely in municipal water
and sewer services including upgrading and maintaining
the watersupply, treatment and distribution system and
sewer services through an annual program of capital
works.
Municipal Capital Works projects to be pursued over the
planning period are listed in the following table:
Project/Action
Priority Cost
(estimated)
Possible Funding Sources
Capital Works
Sewage Collection System Study
1
TBD
Municipal Capital Works
Cribbies Road Upgrade
2
TBD
Municipal Capital Works
Water Quality Study
3
TBD
Municipal Capital Works
Town Centre Improvement Plan
4
$5,000
Municipal Capital Works; ACOA; INTRD
Town Hall and Community Center
Improvements
5
TBD
Municipal Capital Works
Cribbies Road Park Plan
6
$5,000
Municipal Capital Works; Department of Tourism, Recreation and
Culture
Pancake Road Trail
7
TBD
East Coast Trail Association
Petty Harbour Boardwalk
8
TBD
ACOA
Waste Reduction Measures
9
TBD
MMSD; Eastern Waste Management Committee
Other
Parking Study
1
$2,500
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
Identification and Protection of
Historic Resources
2
TBD
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Public Transportation
3
TBD
Map Community Trails
4
TBD
Town of Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove
Improve Pedestrian Safety Through
Traffic Calming Measures
5
TBD
Department of Transportation and Works
Appendix A
Slope Analysis Map
Appendix B
Flood Risk Map
Source: AMEC Environment and
Infrastructure. 2013. Flood Risk
Mapping Project: Goulds and Petty
Harbour Area.
http://www.env.gov.nl.ca/env/water
res/flooding/petty_harbour_goulds/
Goulds_PettyHarbour_Report.pdf
Appendix C
Future Land Use Map