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CORAL HARBOUR
COMMUNITY PLAN
BY-LAW NO. 257
2019
SCHEDULE 1:
LAND USE POLICIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN.................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
GOALS OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN .................................................................................................... 1
1.3
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN ......................................................................................................... 1
2
COMMUNITY GROWTH AND PHASING POLICIES .................................................................... 2
3
GENERAL POLICIES .................................................................................................................... 3
4
LAND USE DESIGNATION POLICIES ......................................................................................... 5
4.1
RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................................................................... 5
4.2
COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY USE ........................................................................................................ 5
4.3
OPEN SPACE ................................................................................................................................... 6
4.4
INDUSTRIAL ..................................................................................................................................... 6
4.5
TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................................... 6
4.6
NUNA .............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.7
WASTE DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................................ 7
4.8
MUNICIPAL RESERVE ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.9
PROTECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................ 8
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
The purpose of the Coral Harbour Community Plan is to outline Council's policies for
managing the physical development of the Hamlet for the next 20 years - to 2039. The
Community Plan was created through a community consultation process and reflects the
needs and desires of the Community. The Community Plan builds on previous plans,
while incorporating new challenges, issues and needs identified by the community.
1.2
GOALS OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN
Community Plan policies emerge from the values of a community and its vision of how it
would like to grow. The goals established for this Community Plan are:
1. To develop in an orderly fashion creating a safe, healthy, functional and attractive
community that reflects community values and culture.
2. To accommodate an appropriate range and mix of uses to accommodate growth and
change in the community.
3. To promote the Plan as a tool for making effective and consistent decisions regarding
land use and development in the community.
4. To build upon community values of participation and unity to support community
projects and local economic development.
5. To protect the natural beauty of "Nuna", protect viewpoints to the water, and retain
waterfront areas for public uses and traditional activities.
1.3
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN
The Community Plan is enacted by By-law. Changes to the Plan can be made by
amending the By-law in accordance with the Nunavut Planning Act. The Community Plan
should be reviewed and updated every five years as required by the Nunavut Planning
Act. A Zoning By-law is also being enacted for the purpose of implementing detailed
policies based on the Community Plan. All development must follow the intent of the
Community Plan and Zoning By-law.
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COMMUNITY GROWTH AND PHASING POLICIES
At the time of preparation of this Plan, the population of Coral Harbour was approximately
950 people. This Plan is based on a future population of 1,500 people by 2039. It is
estimated that an additional 150 dwelling units will be required to meet the projected
population growth and to resolve the current overcrowding situation.
The policies of Council are:
a) Plan for a 2039 population of approximately 1,500 people.
b) Encourage and facilitate the consolidation, intensification and redevelopment
of existing lots within the town site to conserve land supplies on the periphery
of town.
c) Council will phase new residential land development as follows:
i. Phase 1: the subdivision on the Emergency Road;
ii. Phase 2: the future School subdivision west of town; and,
iii. Phase 3: a northern extension of the school subdivision.
d) Council will phase new commercial and community use as follows:
i. Pursue land assembly within the community to create blocks of land for
current and future community and commercial land needs.
e) Council will phase new industrial land development as follows:
i. When needed, develop new industrial lots north of the arena near the
abandoned landfill.
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GENERAL POLICIES
The following policies of Council apply to all development in the Hamlet regardless of land
use designation:
1. The development of lots shall be subject to the following lot development policies:
a) All service connections to buildings with trucked services shall be easily
accessed from the front yard or side yards on all lots.
b) Access to new buildings will avoid, where possible, main entrances on the south
side to reduce problems associated with snow drifting.
c)
Buildings shall be sited to respect setbacks identified in the Zoning By-law.
d) Any building over 500 m2 in gross floor area shall consider potential wind impacts
on surrounding development. A wind study may be required by the Development
Officer.
e) Where culverts are required, they shall be installed at the access points to lots.
f)
On any portion of a lot where fill is introduced, the lot shall be graded to ensure
drainage is directed towards the public road. Where possible, drainage troughs
shall not be located in utility rights-of-way or easements. Exceptions may be
made by the Development Officer.
g) Road widenings may be obtained as required at the time of development or
redevelopment of a lot in situations where the road right-of-way is less than 15
metres wide.
2. The Hamlet may consider adopting a Road Naming By-law.
3. Utilities shall be permitted in any land use designation.
4. The Hamlet will pile snow in locations to minimize downwind snow drifting and where
spring melt run-off can be properly channelled to drainage ditches.
5. The Hamlet will avoid piling snow within 30.5 metres (100 feet) of any watercourse.
6. A minimum setback distance of 30.5 metres (100 feet) of a watercourse shall be
maintained, except subject to terms and conditions of the Hamlet Council.
7. The Hamlet shall protect any cemeteries and sites of archaeological, ethnicographical,
palaeontological or historical significance from disturbance.
8. The Hamlet shall encourage development that minimizes emissions from fossil fuels,
that is energy efficient and that considers alternative energy supply technology.
9. The Hamlet shall consider strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, such
as locating development away from low lying coastal areas and protecting existing
areas against erosion.
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10. The Hamlet shall work with the Nunavut Planning Commission to ensure that the Coral
Harbour Community Plan, the Keewatin Regional Land Use Plan (KLURP) and the
future Nunavut Land Use Plan are compatible. To reduce the amount of fill and
ground alterations, pile foundation should be considered as an alternative foundation
type.
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LAND USE DESIGNATION POLICIES
4.1
RESIDENTIAL
The Residential designation provides land for primarily residential uses; however, it also
permits other small-scale conditional uses subject to the approval of Council. The policies
of Council are intended to maintain an adequate supply of land for residential
development and to build safe and livable neighbourhoods. The policies of Council are:
1. The Residential designation will be used primarily for housing with all types of
dwellings permitted. Uses that are residential in nature, such as a special needs
home, a home occupation, or a bed and breakfast will also be conditionally permitted.
2. Residential development will be phased so that a target minimum of 2 years supply of
vacant surveyed land is available at any given time.
3. Council will look for opportunities for infill lots for new housing within the existing
townsite. Council will work with the Nunavut Housing Corporation to identify where
existing lots could be consolidated and redeveloped with attached housing forms (e.g.
5-plexes).
4. A new Residential subdivision shall be located west of the townsite.
4.2
COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY USE
The Commercial/Community Use designation is intended to support local economic
development by maintaining an adequate supply of land and easy access to commercial
and community uses, and to reserve significant and important locations for these facilities
and services. The policies of Council are:
1. The Commercial/Community Uses designation will be used for:
a) Commercial uses such as hotels, restaurants, retail, personal and business
services, and offices;
b) Public uses such as social, cultural, religious, or educational centres.
2. Commercial and Community facilities will be centrally located to ensure safe and
convenient access by residents.
3. A new lot west of the townsite will be reserved for a new school.
4. A lot in west of the power plant will be reserved for a new swimming pool.
5. Residential uses shall be conditionally permitted on the floor(s) above a commercial
use at grade or when they do not occupy more than 50% of the ground floor of a
commercial building.
6. Commercial facilities will be located along main roads, wherever possible, to provide
safe and convenient access by residents.
7. The residential lots on Airport Road across from the Cemetery are re-designated from
Residential to Commercial/Community Use
8. On-site parking should not impede pedestrian safety and circulation of road traffic.
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4.3
OPEN SPACE
The Open Space designation is intended to protect shoreline environments, maintain
access to the sea and to reserve open spaces within the built-up area for recreational
uses and cultural events. The policies of Council are:
a) The Open Space designation will be used primarily for parks, playgrounds,
walking trails, traditional and recreational uses, such as beach shacks, boat
storage, community docks and temporary storage of sealift equipment during
sealift operations.
b) Owners of development will be required to maintain the development and keep
the surrounding area tidy.
c) A playground should be located within 300 metres walking distance from any
residence in the community.
d) A new playground will be installed in the eastern side of Coral Harbour to
progress toward the above standard.
e) Unless otherwise noted, all Commissioner's Land forming part of the 100-foot
strip (30.5 metres) along the seashore measured from the ordinary high water
mark will be designated Open Space.
f) No development is permitted within 30.5 metres from the normal high water
mark of any waterbody deemed navigable.
4.4
INDUSTRIAL
The Industrial designation is intended to reduce the negative effects and dangers
associated with industrial uses such as noise, dust, odours, truck travel and the storage of
potentially hazardous substances. The policies of Council are:
a) Permitted uses in the Industrial designation will include all forms of
manufacturing, processing, and warehousing, garages. Power generation
plants and fuel storage facilities will be conditionally permitted.
b) The Hamlet and Council will seek opportunities and encourage the relocation
of industrial uses, including the Hamlet garages and maintenance shops, to the
industrial subdivision by considering land swaps and / or other incentives.
c) The subdivision west of the water reservoir shall be used for future Industrial
expansion.
4.5
TRANSPORTATION
The Transportation designation is intended to protect and ensure the safe operation of the
airport, related activities such as the NavCanada communications sites, and major marine
facilities. The policies of Council are:
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a) Permitted uses in the Transportation designation all activities related to air
traffic and communications, as well as major marine activity. Commercial
activities that are accessory to air traffic are also permitted in this designation.
b) All development within the areas affected by the Coral Harbour Airport Zoning
Regulations shall comply with those regulations. Development applications
shall be referred to Nunavut Airports for review and approval where
development is proposed adjacent to the airport and/or where development
has the potential to interfere with airport operations.
c) All development within the 200 metre Influence Zone of the Non-Directional
Beacon (NDB) is subject to the approval of NavCanada.
4.6
NUNA
The Nuna designation applies to all unsurveyed land within the Municipal Boundary not
designated by another land use and is intended to protect the natural beauty and cultural
resources of the land - 'Nuna' - while providing access for traditional, recreational and
tourism activities, as well as quarrying. The policies of Council are:
a) The Nuna designation generally permits traditional, tourism and recreational
uses. Permitted uses also include dog teams, quarrying, commercial
harvesting and infrastructure projects for local economic development.
b) Council shall ensure that development does not negatively impact wildlife,
wildlife habitat and harvesting and is consistent with the guiding principles of
Inuit traditional knowledge.
c) Council will work with local partners and other levels of government to improve
ATV and snowmobile access trails to the land and sea in a way that reduces
the negative impact of vehicle traffic on the tundra.
4.7
WASTE DISPOSAL
The Waste Disposal designation is intended to identify existing or former waste disposal
sites, whether for solid or liquid waste, and ensure appropriate development setbacks are
followed. The policies of Council are:
a) The Waste Disposal designation applies to existing or former waste disposal
sites and uses that are accessory to the operation or remediation of a waste
disposal site or sewage treatment system. All uses are conditional and at the
discretion of Council.
b) The Hamlet shall prohibit the development of residential uses and uses
involving food storage or food preparation within the 450 metre setback from
any active waste disposal site, pursuant to the General Sanitation Regulations
of the Public Health Act.
c) The Hamlet shall improve the design and operation of the current waste
disposal site to maintain capacity and improve public safety.
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MUNICIPAL RESERVE
The Municipal Reserve designation is intended to reserve the land for the future growth of
the community. The policies of Council are:
a) The Municipal Reserve designation does not permit any development except
temporary uses approved by Council.
b) Municipal Reserve lands shall be re-designated by amendment to this Plan
prior to being used for community expansion.
c) Lands designated Municipal Reserve may be affected by significant
environmental factors affecting development such as shallow waterbodies and
poor drainage. All subject land shall be cleared of environmental impacts prior
to the lands being re-designated for development.
d) Any proposed lot and road orientations depicted on the Land Use Map is
conceptual and may be changed according to community needs during the
subdivision process.
4.9
PROTECTIVE DEVELOPMENT
The Protective Development designation is intended to protect the water supply, granular
resources and any environmentally sensitive areas. The policies of Council are:
a) The Protective Development designation does not permit any development except
uses accessory to the supply of water such as a pipeline, pumping or monitoring
station or road, or, the operation or remediation of a quarry or gravel pit.