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VILLAGE OF RICHMOUND
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Bylaw Number 5-2025
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Legislative Authority. . . . . . 3
1.3 Community Planning Goals. . . 4
1.4 Official Community Plan
General Objectives. . . . . . . 4
1.5 Village Vision and Mission. . . 5
2.0 About the Village . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Population. . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.0 Development Opportunities
and Constraints. . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Governance and
Administration. . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Education, Recreation
and Culture. . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Business Sector. . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Water Supply and Wastewater
Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5 Solid Waste Collection . . . . 12
4.0 Land Use Policies. . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Land Use, Planning,
Development and
Infrastructure . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Community Well-Being,
Recreation and Environmental
Management. . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Culture and Heritage
Conservation . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 First Nations and Métis
Engagement. . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5 Inter-municipal Cooperation . 19
5.0 Residential Development . . . . . . 20
5.1 Background. . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Objectives and Policies. . . . 20
6.0 Commercial Development. . . . . 23
6.1 Background. . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Objectives and Policies. . . . 23
7.0 Parks, Recreation and Culture. . . 25
7.1 Background. . . . . . . . . . 25
7.2 Objectives and Policies. . . . 25
8.0 Infrastructure and Service Lands. . 27
8.1 Background. . . . . . . . . . 27
8.2 Objectives and Policies. . . . 27
9.0 Future Growth
and Development. . . . . . . . . . 28
9.1 Background. . . . . . . . . . 28
9.2 Objectives and Policies. . . . 28
10.0 Implementation. . . . . . . . . . . 30
10.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10.2 OCP Interpretation
and Amendment . . . . . . . 30
10.3 Concept Plans . . . . . . . . . 30
10.4 Subdivision Approval. . . . . 31
10.5 Zoning Bylaw. . . . . . . . . 31
10.6 Building Bylaw . . . . . . . . 32
10.7 Contract Zoning. . . . . . . . 32
10.8 Servicing Agreements. . . . . 32
10.9 Development Agreements. . . 33
10.10 Statements of Provincial
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11.0 Coming into Force . . . . . . . . . 34
12.0 Appendix A:
Future Land Use Map. . . . . . . . 36
13.0 Appendix B:
Reference Maps. . . . . . . . . . 38
Table of Contents, continued
Message from the Mayor
As we reflect on the challenges of the last 3 years, I am filled with pride and gratitude for how
our community came together during difficult times. Through resilience, determination,
and a shared commitment to our values, we stood strong - demonstrating what it truly means
to be One Strong Richmound Community with U in it!
Now, as we move forward with optimism and renewed energy, we have an incredible
opportunity to shape the future of Richmound through thoughtful and strategic community
planning. Our Official Community Plan (OCP) is more than just a document - it's a
blueprint that reflects our collective vision and aspirations. By working together, we can create
a thriving, sustainable, and inclusive community where future generations will be proud to live,
work, and play.
Going forward, I encourage everyone to continue to get involved and share their ideas as
we chart this course for growth and prosperity. Whether it's attending a public consultation,
participating in community events, or simply having conversations with your neighbors, your
voice matters. Together, we can strengthen our community, foster innovation, and build a
brighter future.
I'm thankful for the unity and spirit we've shown, and I'm excited to see us continue this
momentum as we plan for a stronger, more connected Richmound. Let's keep moving forward
with purpose and pride!
Mayor Miller
Village of Richmound
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The Village of Richmound recognizes, acknowledges and respects that
this Official Community Plan (OCP) area is located on Treaty 4 lands,
the original lands of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota,
Lakota and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
The Village of Richmound respects and honours the Treaties that
were made on all territories and is committed to moving forward in
partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation
and collaboration.
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1.0 Introduction
1.1
Purpose
This Official Community plan (OCP)
provides guidance for Council decisions on
land use and development matters within
the Village of Richmound (The Village). It is
intended to be a blueprint for the continued
growth and development of the Village and
is prepared in accordance with the Planning
and Development Act, 2007 (The PDA).
The OCP serves as a framework for land
use, growth, and development for all parties
to follow, as well as to promote and prepare
for the orderly and sustainable growth of the
community for the years to come.
This OCP informs residents of the community
about how Council intends to direct and
manage the community's needs and
expectations. It clarifies the municipal role in
the development process and along with the
Zoning Bylaw empowers Council to enforce
land use decisions in order to reduce land
use conflicts. The OCP offers a community
roadmap aimed at reducing uncertainty for
persons, agencies, and groups interested or
involved in the decision-making process as in
relates to the Village of Richmound.
Although the goals, objectives and policies
contained within this OCP are intended to
be applied within the corporate boundaries
of the Village of Richmound, the document
also acknowledges the importance of regional
collaborations as a means of coordinating
growth plans and establishing mutually
beneficial partnerships in the region.
1.2
Legislative Authority
The PDA provides the framework
for planning and development within
Saskatchewan. Section 32 of the PDA
requires that an OCP contain statements of
policy with respect to:
a) Sustainable current and future land use
and development in the municipality;
b) Current and future economic development;
c) The general provision of public works;
d) The management of lands that are subject
to natural hazards, including flooding,
slumping and slope instability;
e) The management of environmentally
sensitive lands;
f) The protection of water resources;
g) The management of unplanned or
incompatible land uses within the
Village and the surrounding areas, and
opportunities for regional infrastructure
and planning.
h) The efficient growth and development
in the community, and the adequate
and timely expansion of community
boundaries.
i) The promotion of infill development
within the Village to reduce the number
of vacant lots.
j) The means of implementing the Official
Community Plan (OCP).
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1.3
Community Planning Goals
and Principles
Building on the provincial legislative
requirements outlined above, the goal of this
plan is to outline Council's direction and
priorities to ensure the Village of Richmound
continues to be a healthy, vibrant and
attractive place to live, work and visit.
1.3.1 Richmound's key guiding principles
and municipal priorities:
a) Land Use Planning and Development:
Establish clear and accessible channels
for community involvement in land
use and development decision-making,
such as regular town hall meetings and
online surveys; and develop a plan for the
effective management and maintenance
of community infrastructure, such as
water, sanitary; community boulevards
and others.
b) Community Well-Being, Recreation
and Environment:
Support initiatives aimed at lowering the
cost of living and attracting or retaining
businesses, ensuring that the community
remains affordable and vibrant, and
encouraging residents to participate in
programs focused on community well-
being and environmental protection.
c) Cultural Heritage and Conservation:
Encourage community gatherings and
events that celebrate local culture and
heritage, such as festivals and workshops;
and support programs aimed at raising
awareness about the importance
of heritage preservation and the
revitalization of historic downtown areas.
1.4
Official Community Plan
General Objectives
1.4.1 Richmound's OCP general
objectives are:
a) Promote and manage orderly and
sustainable land use planning for the
residential sector.
b) Support and encourage affordable
housing that appeals to a variety of age
groups and cultural diversity.
c) Ensure well-designed and functional
transportation networks and infrastructure
systems that are efficiently planned and
financed.
d) Continue to provide and encourage
recreational facilities to support population
growth and address the needs of the
community.
e) Preserve greenspaces that both safeguard
and enhance the natural environment in
the community.
f) Ensure openness, responsiveness, and
transparency.
g) Position the Village to capitalize on
economic opportunities through adequate
allocation of development-ready land,
responsive and proactive public policies,
and services.
h) Consider the needs of all age
demographics in the community during
all planning practices.
i) Support regional collaborations when
economically feasible and conducive to
providing benefit for the people of the
Village and region.
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1.5.1 Vision
Richmound strives to provide for a clean,
safe, and vibrant community where
residents feel welcomed, connected, and
empowered. The Village envisions a
community that thrives through strong
relationships, diverse recreational
opportunities, and a strong local economy,
all while ensuring sustainable infrastructure
and services for future generations.
1.5.2 Mission
The Mission Statement of the Village
of Richmound is to enhance the quality
of life of its residents by prioritizing the
improvement of infrastructure, promoting
community safety, and expanding diverse
recreational activities. The Village is
committed to supporting local businesses
and promoting community cohesion,
while trying to address the challenges of
increasing cost of living and infrastructure
maintenance, and long-term growth for
both our residential and commercial sectors.
1.5
Village Vision and Mission
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2.0 About the Village
2.1
Location
1 Tourism Saskatchewan
The Village of Richmound is a quiet community
located approximately 80 kilometres northwest
of Maple Creek and about a 21-kilometre
drive from Fox Valley along Highway 371. The
Village was incorporated on May 5, 1947 and is
surrounded by the RM of Enterprise No. 142,
with direct access to Highway 21 through the
RM of Fox Valley No. 171.
The community is located east of The Great
Sandhills of Saskatchewan, which is a unique
1,900 sq. km area of active desert-like sand
dunes1. The village is only 40 to 50 minutes
away from numerous regional attractions
such as the South Saskatchewan River,
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, only 15
minutes to the Alberta provincial border and
1 hour to the City of Medicine Hat.
Village of
Richmound
Regina
Saskatoon
Maple
Creek
The Village of Richmound
is located approximately
80 kilometres northwest
of Maple Creek.
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2.2
Population
2 Statistics Canada, 2021 Census
With a population of 118 people and a median
population age of 48.82, the Village has
experienced a notable decline in population and
employment rates over the past two decades.
This population change has been influenced by
numerous factors that include local and regional
economic conditions, decline in the natural gas
industry and therefore changes in employment
opportunities, and limited services such as
health and education. The existence of nearby
larger centres such as Medicine Hat with all the
services and amenities a city has to offer has
been an easy alternative for the region.
There is an evident direct correlation between
the community's population decline and
declining employment rates. Over the last two
decades, the Village has seen a steady decline
in employment rates, going from 85.2% in 2001
to 57.9% in 2021.
In addition, housing prices have increased
consistently over the years, from $53,719
in 2001 to $132,000 in 2021.
In terms of demographic distribution, the 2021
Census Profile highlighted the largest segment
of the population in the Village is in the 55+ age
range. Children and youth make up approximately
25% of Richmound's population, while those over
55 represent 42% of the population.
Due to its location in rural Saskatchewan,
Richmound's economy relies heavily on
agriculture and ranching. However, the Village
is home to various real estate, oil and gas
enterprises and other small service industries.
Attracting and ensuring the continuity of the
business sector in the community is a vital task
for this and future administrations.
2001
193
2011
154
2006
159
2016
147
2021
118
Village of Richmound Population
Population: 2021 Census Profile
2001
$53,719
2006
$107,094
2016
$128,629
2021
$132,000
Village of Richmound Housing Prices
Housing Prices
2001
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
72%
2006
85.2%
2016
60%
2021
57.9%
Village of Richmound Employment Rates
Employment Rates
0-4
5
5-9
10
10-14
10
15-19
5
20-24
0
25-29
5
30-34
10
35-39
5
40-44
5
45-49
10
50-54
10
55-59
15
60-64
15
65-69
15
70+
5
Population Age Distribution: 2016 Census Profile
Village of Richmound Age Distribution
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3.0 Development Opportunities and Constraints
The Village views business attraction and
retention, tourism, community involvement,
community cohesion, transparency and
communication as integral elements to its
long-term sustainability.
While the community's strong heritage and
potential to overcome all obstacles is a defined
asset, there are numerous challenges facing the
Village currently. Community safety, aging
and declining population, aging infrastructure
and limited funds, along with the current high
costs of living, are threats the community
must overcome. There is a tangible need for a
unified vision and joined path forward.
3.1
Governance and Administration
A primary goal of Council and administration
is to continue to provide excellent service
to its residents. In the coming years, the
Village would like to see all viable businesses
contribute to job creation and community
revitalization. Over that same period,
the Village wants to continue to promote
opportunities for smaller businesses to locate
to existing buildings, as well as large business
enterprises that contribute to the economy of
the community, such as a local incinerator.
To provide services to residents, the Village
maintains various service vehicles, an upgraded
water treatment plant, a municipal owned
wastewater treatment facility, various lift
stations, green spaces and recreation areas, and
Fire and Emergency Response Services.
Village of Richmound Emergency Services Units
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The Village sees great benefit in continuing to
work with the adjacent municipalities. "Small
communities should come together to
discuss ideas and collaborative efforts
for items such as waste management."3
The Village welcomes and promotes better
regional relationships that can produce very
positive results for everyone and facilitate
access to more federal grants and funding.
3 OCP/ZB Public Engagement
3.2
Education, Recreation
and Culture
The Village's educational needs are met by
the Village of Fox Valley, just a few kilometres
to the east. Fox Valley has a K-12 Regional
School, part of the Chinook School Division.
Richmound hosts local Richmound Rockets
baseball games throughout the spring and
summer, and it is home to spacious ball
diamonds and an off-leash dog park. In the
winter, there is a large indoor skating rink/
arena that meets the needs of the community.
Curling facilities are just 15 minutes down the
road in the Village of Fox Valley.
Village of Richmound Emergency Services Units
Village of Richmound Ball Diamonds (over 11 acres)
Village of Richmound baseball fields
Village of Richmound Emergency Services Facility
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Richmound's Lions Club is a very active
organization in the community, bringing
people of all ages together with numerous
activities throughout the year. The Chinook
Corner Library and the Richmound Museum
are located in the Village/RM Office Building.
The Library is a branch of the Chinook
Library system, with the central branch
located in Swift Current. The museum has a
great display of the Village's rich history and
showcases memorabilia dating back to the
early days of the community. It can be viewed
by appointment or during special events
throughout the year.
4 Village of Richmound
The community is home to a very impressive
Community Hall built in the early 1980s.
The Hall is well maintained and upgraded
regularly.
The McLaren Lake Regional Park offers
camping and boating facilities located less than
a half-hour southwest of Richmound4.
Community playground construction
Village of Richmound Heritage Park
Village of Richmound Community Centre
Village of Richmound community greenspace
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3.3
Business Sector
While the Village's commercial and
business sector is limited and agriculture is
the main community industry, the Village
offers a confectionery or convenience
store attached to the post office and a fuel
station available on the east end of the
community. The Village is also home to
various real estate enterprises and other
small service industries.
Village of Richmound business sector
Village of Richmound Business Industries
Other Services
6.98%
Real
Estate
22.48%
Professional
Services
1.55%
Information
1.55%
Transportation
1.55%
Mining & Oil
4.65%
Agriculture
61.24%
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3.4
Water Supply and
Wastewater Systems
The Village supplies and maintains water
services to all residents and businesses in
the community. The water system contains
nine hydrants, two treated water cisterns
holding 28,500 gallons and one raw water
cistern holding 32,500 gallons at the water
treatment plant, with 48,000 gallons of usable
water storage for emergencies. The system is
classified as a Pressurized Small System. There
are two operational wells to supply the Village
with groundwater.
The Village has two supply pumps to provide
water out to the main line and three pumps
to transfer chlorinated raw water through
the filter system. The system contains two
greensand filters, one refurbished in 2016
and another to be refurbished in 2025.
The Village follows and abides by all Water
Security Agency requirements in order to
serve the residents of the community with the
best quality water supply possible.
The capacity of the system is anticipated
to sustain the Village's needs for the
foreseeable future. All future development is
required to connect to the municipal system
and meet the development standards as
required by the Village.
3.5
Solid Waste Collection
The Village provides and maintains all sanitary
services to the community, which include
all the service lines and the two-cell lagoon.
All lines are regularly flushed as part of the
community's preventative maintenance plan.
The capacity of the lagoon is anticipated
to sustain the Village's needs for the
foreseeable future. All future development is
required to connect to the municipal system
and meet the development standards as
required by the Village.
SaskTel service
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4.0 Growth Management
4.1
Land Use Planning, Development and Infrastructure
4.1.1 The Village will strive, through this
OCP, to provide policies related to land use,
transportation, servicing and other aspects of
planning that are consistent throughout the
Village.
4.1.2 In managing change, the Village will
aim to develop a comprehensive, integrated,
and long-term asset management plan so that
aging infrastructure and any potential growth
will not place undue strain on municipal
infrastructure or public service facilities.
4.1.3 The growth of the community will
be encouraged through residential and
non-residential development that provides
basic services to the community and the
surrounding population.
4.1.4 The Village shall have a compact
form, mix of uses, and densities that allow
for the efficient use of land, infrastructure,
and public facilities. This OCP will designate
an adequate inventory of suitable lands to
attract residential, community service, and
business enterprise development to meet
long-term needs.
4.1.5 When reviewing applications for
development, consideration shall be given to
the proposal's conformity with this OCP.
A proposal shall be denied when it is
detrimental to the health, safety or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the
community or is incompatible with existing or
proposed land uses in the vicinity.
4.1.6 Major deviations to the OCP design
and policies shall require an amendment. The
Future Land Use Map (Appendix A) shows the
general designation of land use.
4.1.7 Development and new subdivisions
shall be encouraged to locate where servicing
and infrastructure are in place or planned to
support the intensity and type of development.
4.1.8 Development shall minimize the
potential impact on drainage, landscape, or
other natural conditions and shall be required
to mitigate on-site and off-site impacts.
Municipal infrastructure is crucial for the community's functionality and growth.
Prioritizing maintenance, upgrades, and expansion of these systems is essential.
Implementing zoning regulations to ensure orderly development and safe and
sustainable land use practices is imperative.
A diverse, connected and inclusive community is important for the future of
the Village.
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4.1.9
Rezoning proposals for development will
be considered based on the following criteria:
a) Impact on drainage, surface and
groundwater;
b) Provision of greenspace, trails and
recreational opportunities;
c) Cost-effective relative to the provision
of services;
d) Provisions for public safety;
e) Sewage disposal impacts and pollution
potential;
f) Integration with natural surroundings
and adjacent land uses; and
g) Other criteria that support a
sustainable community.
4.1.10 Planned development will help increase
land values, prevent waste of land resources,
minimize public expenditures on services
provision, recognize significant features, and
reduce access conflicts.
4.1.11 Appropriate development standards for
the various uses relating to landscaping, signage,
parking, building setbacks and other relevant
standards shall be administered through the
Zoning Bylaw.
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4.2
Community Well-Being, Recreation and Environmental Management
Public Safety and Community Well-Being
4.2.1 The Village defines hazardous lands
as those areas that are or may be prone to
flooding, erosion, landslides, subsidence,
slumping, slope instability, or areas subject to
any human-induced hazards such as railways,
pipelines, firearm ranges, dangerous good
routes and hazardous storage sites.
4.2.2 The Village aims to limit development
on hazardous lands to minimize the risk
to public or private infrastructure. The
development of new buildings and additions
to buildings in any potential floodway of the
1:500-year flood elevation of any watercourse
or water body will be prohibited. The
development of new buildings and additions
to buildings in any potential flood fringe of the
1:500-year flood elevation of any watercourse
or water body requires flood-proofing of new
buildings and additions to buildings to an
elevation 0.5 metres above the 1:500-year
flood elevation.
4.2.3 The Village shall encourage healthy
community design that promotes and supports
a complete, inclusive, accessible, connected,
compact and walkable community.
4.2.4 The Village encourages development
that facilitates and encourages access to
natural areas such as parks, trails, walkways
and greenspaces in order to promote positive
effects on the community's physical and
mental health.
The preservation of natural habitats and green spaces and the enhancement of
existing recreational facilities are essential to the future of the community and the
people's well-being.
Encouraging community cohesion through events, festivals, and volunteering initiatives
encourages community growth and attracts new residents.
Communication strategies should be employed to engage residents, businesses,
and potential newcomers in community planning and decision-making processes.
Transparency and accessibility in governance can encourage trust and participation.
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4.2.5 Activities that generate litter,
unacceptable noise, air emissions, dust, liquid
and solid hazardous wastes or that store
regulated quantities of hazardous materials
shall be strictly regulated and, if permitted,
shall be located well away from residential
uses and other natural or developed features
or areas where residents may be impacted by
pollution.
4.2.6 The Village recognizes the link that
exists between community pride and cohesion
and community safety and security and
supports initiatives designed to strengthen
social cohesion and the development of crime
prevention programs and activities that
promote a healthy and safe environment.
4.2.7 Cooperation and collaboration
with neighbouring communities to develop,
upgrade or fund recreational lands and
recreational facilities are encouraged.
Institutional
4.2.8 Small-scale or locally serving
institutional facilities that can be located
throughout the community as permitted or
discretionary uses subject to the h zoning bylaw
and compatibility with adjacent land uses.
4.2.9 Public Service Uses, which provide
essential services such as water, sewer,
electrical, telephone, or other similar services,
will be permitted throughout the community
subject to pertinent government regulations.
4.2.10 All community development
shall ensure that water quality for human
consumptive or hygienic use is not compromised
in any way, shape, or form. All development
shall be encouraged to locate where servicing
and infrastructure are in place or planned.
4.2.11 Cooperation and collaboration
with neighbouring communities to develop,
upgrade or fund educational and other service
facilities is encouraged.
Transportation
4.2.12 All development shall consider
both human and environmental interests
when planning, constructing, maintaining,
decommissioning and reclaiming community
road systems and other transportation
corridors or railways.
4.2.13 The Village aims to ensure that
development is compatible with existing
and planned transportation infrastructure,
including railways and provincial highways.
4.2.14 All proposed developments shall
consider setbacks, noise, and vibration when
in proximity to existing or proposed railway
operations.
4.2.15 Abandoned or decommissioned
transportation corridors or railway right-of-
ways are encouraged to be restructured to
allow for suitable uses permitted under the
municipality's zoning bylaw and supported
by the OCP and any applicable provincial
legislation.
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Environmental Management
4.2.16 Vacant properties and open space
areas outside maintained parks shall be kept
free of litter and debris, abandoned vehicles,
derelict structures, polluted soil, groundwater
and other pollution and nuisances.
4.2.17 Future development shall provide for
adequate drainage and integration into the
natural surroundings and should complement
the surrounding community design,
landscape and vegetation.
4.2.18 Existing drainage runs, trees and
vegetation shall be retained where possible and
incorporated into site planning. A variety of
native trees and vegetation shall be encouraged
to minimize maintenance and water use.
4.2.19 Sustainable building design criteria
such as the use of alternative building
methods, recycled building products,
renewable energy sources, solar orientation,
innovative wastewater and water reduction
strategies shall be promoted. Building
materials and construction methods that
conserve energy and reduce long-term
operating costs shall be encouraged.
4.2.20 Development and subdivision plans
that offer design features such as alternative
energy sources, innovation in health or
environmental responsibility shall be
encouraged where they are consistent with
OCP policies.
4.2.21 All Development will require a
comprehensive drainage plan to address any
drainage issues in the area.
4.2.22 The Village promotes and supports
the preservation of biodiversity and natural
ecosystems within its boundaries and in the
region, such as The Great Sandhills, which
represents a significant natural resource that
contributes to a strong, healthy economy and
society but also an important recreational and
tourist attraction for the region and province.
4.2.23 The preservation of such important
natural ecosystems should be encouraged
through inter-community partnerships that
support and provide for more regional open
space, leisure and tourism opportunities.
Economic Growth
4.2.24 The Village aims to provide for
transparent and timely processes for
development applications and to support
and encourage the growth and development
of the community and region.
4.2.25 All development proposals shall
adhere to the policies within this OCP
and the applicable regulations of the
Zoning Bylaw.
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4.3
Culture and Heritage Conservation
Culture and Heritage
4.3.1 The Village aims to identify and
conserve the best elements of the Village's
cultural and heritage attributes and prioritize
projects that promote local interest in the
Village's heritage resources and history.
4.3.2 The Village encourages partnerships
among the community and region to promote
cultural assets and the potential opportunities
for the reuse or rehabilitation of historic
buildings.
4.3.3 The Village, as per the Statements
of Provincial Interests, will cooperate with
community stakeholders to identify and assess
the significance of historic and cultural sites
and special areas within the community.
4.3.4 Heritage buildings, sites or
resources will be protected and promoted in
consultation with the Saskatchewan Heritage
Conservation Branch and other agencies.
4.3.5 Existing heritage resources should be
protected from incompatible or potentially
incompatible land uses, which may negatively
impact their integrity or operation.
Preserving historical landmarks, buildings and cultural sites will contribute to the
enhancement of the community's identity and sense of belonging.
The Village's strategic location must be explored, highlighted, and utilized to promote
the community in the region and province.
The Village's history and cultural uniqueness must be incorporated in the planning
process in order to create a visually appealing and culturally rich place to live, work
and play.
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4.4
First Nations and Métis Engagement
4.4.1 The Village of Richmound recognizes,
acknowledges and respects that this OCP
area is located on Treaty 4 lands, the original
lands of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota,
Nakota, Lakota and the homeland of the
Métis Nation. The Village respects and
honours the Treaties that were made on
all territories and is committed to moving
forward in partnership with Indigenous
Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and
collaboration.
4.4.2 The Village shall strive to strengthen
relationships between First Nations and
Métis communities in the region to ensure
collaboration and engagement on economic,
environmental, social, cultural and service
delivery initiatives.
4.4.3 An invitation will remain open for
First Nations and Métis communities to
participate in any planning processes and
provide input during policy development.
4.5
Inter-Municipal Cooperation
4.5.1 The Village recognizes that growing
together is in the best interest of the region
and therefore encourages the sharing and
consultation of all development plans
adjacent to Village boundaries with the RM
of Enterprise No. 142 to ensure compatibility
with the RM plans and policies. The same is
expected from the RM for all development
plans in proximity to the Village.
4.5.2 The Village promotes and encourages
regional planning and infrastructure sharing
to provide the region with the necessary and
sustainable capacity to grow.
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5.0 Residential Development
5.1
Background
The Village of Richmound supports and
promotes more residential development in
the community and the rehabilitation of
existing and available opportunities that
maintain the area's residential character as
much as possible. The Village will continue
to promote growth in the form of low-density
single-family dwelling units; however, it also
acknowledges that it is necessary to entertain
all potential proposals in order to ensure the
community continues to thrive.
The Village has a limited supply of new available
serviced lots ready for development. The newest
residential development in the northwest of
the community was completely developed a
few years back, leaving only infill development
as the available option for new residential
development. However, it is anticipated that the
next phase of the development along Barness
Bay will be well suited for traditional residential
development consisting of low-density single-
family dwelling units.
5.2
Objectives and Policies
5.2.1 The Village is committed to facilitate
and promote new and sustainable residential
developments by:
a) Identifying and encouraging new
developments to be located in areas
defined by the Future Land Use Map
to make more efficient use of land,
infrastructure, and services.
b) Allow residential growth and development
to occur in an orderly and continuous
manner to facilitate efficient servicing and
community linkages.
c) Providing for orderly and cost-efficient
housing developments through phasing.
d) Actively supporting a variety of lifestyles
and a range of housing choices and
household types.
e) Maximizing prior investment by
identifying the existing inventory of
serviceable lands ready for development
and encouraging the infill of vacant and
under-utilized residential lands.
f) Ensuring that there is a sufficient supply
of residential lands that will support a
variety of housing styles and densities that
respond to the needs of different incomes,
ages, interests and development flexibility.
g) Ensuring that the provision for
infrastructure, zoning and procedures are
in place to accommodate developments in
a timely, economical and environmentally
sustainable manner.
h) Exploring the implementation of
incentives, grants, or tax abatements to
encourage residential infill development
and property improvements.
i) Ensuring that buildings and other
structures are designed, constructed and
maintained to acceptable codes, bylaws
and other development and regulatory
standards.
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5.2.2 The Village seeks to promote a
sustainable and vibrant community by:
a) Promoting a high-quality, aesthetically
pleasing built environment.
b) Exploring options for improvements that
will aesthetically enhance the natural
character of the Village, such as paved
or dust-free roads, planting trees and
landscaping parks and buffer strips along
streets.
c) Encouraging energy efficiency and green
construction practices and lifestyles
wherever feasible.
d) Promoting developments that convey
a sense of belonging, neighbourliness,
community pride, social cohesion and
safety.
e) Encouraging residential development
that promotes biking and walking in the
community.
f) Maintaining the integrity of the
community and ensuring that any new
structures complement the architectural
style of nearby heritage properties, where
applicable.
5.2.3 The Village aims to minimize
potential land use conflicts by:
a) Ensuring that new developments are
complementary and easily integrated with
existing development.
b) Encouraging residential developments
to be located in proximity to regional,
institutional and complementary
commercial and public uses.
c) Permitting mobile and modular homes
if constructed to resemble and allow
complementary integration with the
neighbouring dwellings.
d) Supporting secondary suites as a housing
option, subject to development standards
and defined by the Zoning Bylaw.
e) Applying adequate buffer zones between
residential areas, non-residential areas,
natural habitats and natural protective
areas, as well as highways, railways, and
other incompatible uses.
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5.2.4 The Village wants to support home-based
business as a viable lifestyle and land use option by:
a) Ensuring that home-based businesses
are secondary to the principal use of the
site as a residence and do not generate
excessive noise, odour, or traffic; operate
during unusual hours; affect air quality;
or are disruptive to the community.
b) The Zoning Bylaw shall contain
development standards pertaining
to permitted home-based businesses
to ensure compatibility with existing
residential land uses.
Residential Designations
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6.0 Commercial Development
6.1
Background
Commercial development in the Village
includes mixed-use areas that define the
Village's core area and highway commercial
development. Commercial growth in
the Village has been somewhat stagnant
over the past number of years. However,
the community has a great opportunity
to provide commercial facilities such as
confectioneries, restaurants, and other
personal service shops that are required
in the community and region. Providing
a business-friendly environment with
amenities and services that appeal to the
needs of its residents is a long-term goal of the
community and a much-needed economic
driver to ensure the community continues to
thrive. Richmound currently has a limited
amount of available land to accommodate
a variety of commercial developments;
however, the Village is open for business and
would entertain all potential development
opportunities that do not take away from the
nature of the community.
6.2
Objectives and Policies
6.2.1 The Village seeks to promote
commercial development by:
a) Promoting the Village of Richmound as a
welcoming place open for business.
b) Ensuring that there is a sufficient supply
of commercial lands that provide for
development flexibility, including, but not
limited to, highway commercial and core
area commercial developments.
c) Maximizing prior investment by
identifying an inventory of serviceable
lands ready for development and
encouraging the infill of vacant and
underutilized commercial lands.
d) Identifying and encouraging types of
business that would complement existing
business uses and promote a variety of
mix of uses needed in the community.
e) Improving the community's aesthetic
appeal along key entryways and within
the core area of the Village or where
applicable.
f) Ensuring that the service infrastructure,
zoning and development permit
procedures are in place to facilitate
developments in a timely, economical,
and environmentally sustainable manner.
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6.2.2 The Village intends to minimize
potential land use conflicts by:
a) Defining specific commercial uses and
identifying preferred locations on the
Future Land Use Map.
b) Minimizing commercial development
impact on residential areas by promoting
appropriate commercial uses in suitable
areas such as Main Street, Railway
Avenue and the highway corridor.
c) Providing for appropriate commercial
uses and other compatible developments
through the Zoning Bylaw and ensuring
that appropriate development standards
applicable to commercial uses are applied.
d) Applying adequate setbacks and buffer zones
between commercial areas, non-commercial
areas and other incompatible uses.
6.2.3 The Village aims to support local
businesses by:
a) Supporting local small businesses,
professionals, artists, and craftspeople
by permitting these uses to be located in
private dwellings in residential areas and
by allowing mixed-use development in
some commercial areas.
b) Promoting the potential reuse and
redevelopment options for vacant
commercial properties.
c) Allowing for a controlled mixture of land
uses where the potential for land use
conflicts is minimal.
d) Promoting the highway corridor as the
preferred location for commercial uses
that require an entrance corridor and to
serve the needs of the travelling public.
e) Ensuring that highway commercial
uses are properly integrated with the
provincial highway.
f) Ensuring lands for these types of uses are
available within the Village boundaries
by working with the RM to reach an
agreement on potential lands to be
incorporated into the Village, if necessary
and when necessary.
Commercial/Industrial Designations
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7.0 Parks, Recreation and Culture
7.1
Background
The Village of Richmound values its parks,
open spaces, playgrounds and related
infrastructure as essential for the well-being
of the community. The Village provides for,
operates and maintains various recreational
programs, facilities, parks and amenities.
However, the community believes that more
community involvement and community
gathering events are needed.
The Village intends to continue to provide for
existing services and strive for improvements
in order to meet public needs and the various
interests of the community. The Village aims
to work with all pertinent local stakeholders
and organizations to ensure efficient and
effective use of all community assets and to
provide comprehensive parks, recreation and
culture services, which are supported by the
entire community.
7.2
Objectives and Policies
7.2.1 The Village will provide for
comprehensive parks and recreational
services by:
a) Ensuring that all new subdivision
developments meet or exceed the required
dedication of lands for useful and
meaningful recreational opportunities in
accordance with the long-term vision of
the community.
b) Maintaining public reserve lands and
open spaces to ensure the aesthetic
integrity of the Village.
c) Ensuring that parks and open space designs
provide for the safety and security of its users.
d) Providing effective connectivity between
open spaces, parks and recreation facilities
through pedestrian linkages, walkways, trail
corridors and bicycle paths, where possible.
e) Considering the joint planning of public
parks, open spaces, recreational programs
and facilities with public, private,
volunteer and other third-party agencies.
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7.2.2 The Village will provide for
recreational and cultural opportunities by:
a) Ensuring that parks and facilities are
centres of activity and interest in the
community by offering a diverse range
of active and passive recreational
opportunities.
b) Ensuring that recreational facilities
provide for a balance of indoor and
outdoor experiences that will receive
optimum usage and can be used by all
residents in the region for year-round
recreational activities.
c) Monitoring the programs and services
to ensure that their compatibility is
reflective of shifts in population demands
and that they suit the best interests of the
community.
d) Encouraging third-party investment and
maximizing funding opportunities from
other levels of government, where available.
e) Participating and collaborating with
regional communities and rural
municipalities to develop, plan, protect,
and finance regional open spaces
and recreation facilities to maximize
utilization, scale and financing.
7.2.3 The Village will continue to promote
the improvement of police fire, health care,
and emergency response services by:
a) Periodically reviewing development
growth needs, level of protective service
and overall response times to ensure the
services are reflective of the changing
needs within the community.
b) Collaborating with neighbouring
municipalities and regional organizations
to achieve more comprehensive and
efficient services necessary for the
community and region.
Parks and Open Space Designation
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8.0 Infrastructure and Service Lands
8.1
Background
The Village is currently facing a number of
challenges that must be overcome in order
to continue to be a viable community. Aging
infrastructure, high cost of living, community
safety and a declining population are among
those challenges identified by the community.
Developing and maintaining sustainable
and cost-effective municipal infrastructure
is a priority for the Village. The Village will
take a proactive approach to managing its
infrastructure in order to continue to be a
small, quiet, safe community that is nicely
kept and has affordable and accessible
services for everyone.
8.2
Objectives and Policies
8.2.1 The Village will maintain, preserve
and enhance the infrastructure system by:
a) Encouraging the development and
continuous updating of a long-term asset
management plan. This plan should
provide for an inventory of infrastructure
assets and an upgrade and replacement
schedule for the municipality's
infrastructure.
b) Ensuring that public works, capital, and
infrastructure assets maintain or exceed
current standards and incorporating
servicing standards into all infrastructure
upgrades and extensions.
c) Continuing to work with other
municipalities in the region to pursue
a comprehensive service management
plan for transportation, water provision,
wastewater disposal and waste
management, where needed.
d) Developing a suitable solution for
managing the community's boulevards
and their ongoing maintenance.
8.2.2 The Village will continue to
improve and enhance its current and future
infrastructure by:
a) Ensuring that any future subdivision and
development is logical, reasonable, cost-
effective and limited to areas that can
be efficiently provided with municipal
services.
b) Ensuring the dedication of adequate
service lands, such as roads, public
reserves, buffers, utility rights-of-ways and
other potential required facilities.
c) Promoting the planting of new trees in
existing and future developments in a
safe and visually appealing manner along
streets, roadways and open spaces.
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9.0 Future Growth and Development
9.1
Background
Managing growth and development in
an environmentally, socially, and fiscally
sustainable manner will benefit both the
existing and future residents of Richmound.
In view of its mission and community
objectives, the Village recognizes that orderly
planning is the key to sustaining growth,
protecting the environment, facilitating
economic development and population grow
for the community.
The Village's potential growth direction is
reflected in Appendix A: Future Land Use Map
and supported by the policies and objectives
defined throughout this OCP.
9.2
Objectives and Policies
9.2.1 The Village aims to manage growth
and development in an environmentally,
socially, and fiscally sustainable manner by:
a) Committing to openness, responsiveness,
and transparency with the community
and applicable stakeholders as much as
possible and whenever possible.
b) Ensuring the community's capability to
support development, provide adequate
and timely municipal services and
complete the required servicing and
development agreements.
c) Encouraging and supporting innovative
growth and development that is in the
best interests of the Village while being
respectful of the existing community and
ensuring consistency with the standards
and expectations of the Village.
d) Guiding the overall growth strategy
by following the necessary land use
controls and adhering to sound planning
principles when evaluating development
proposals and considering the impact of
new developments.
e) Ensuring that all new developments
adhere to the land use and development
policies of this OCP, the Future Land Use
Map, and the Zoning Bylaw to reduce
incompatible land uses, provide adequate
service delivery, and protect future urban
development objectives.
f) Sharing with the RM of Enterprise
No. 142, for review and consultation,
all development plans adjacent to Village
boundaries to ensure compatibility
with the RM plans and policies. The
same is expected from the RM for all
development plans in proximity to the
Village.
g) Encouraging regional infrastructure
sharing and planning to provide the
area with the necessary and sustainable
capacity to grow.
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Potential Barness Bay - Development Phase II
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10.0 Implementation
10.1 Overview
The OCP establishes the objectives and
policies that will direct decisions affecting
future land uses, direction of growth and
development, and the provision of municipal
services in The Village of Richmound.
10.2 OCP Interpretation and
Amendment
10.2.1 All parts and sections of this OCP and
subsequent amendment shall be interpreted
as follows:
a) All land use, development and
redevelopment must comply with the
spirit and intent of this OCP.
b) Any proposed subdivision or development
which, in the opinion of council, deviates
from the policies established in this OCP
will require Council approval of an
amendment to this Plan before any such
development can be considered.
c) The Village will consider adoption of
OCP amendments as appropriate to
encourage its continued relevance to the
community over time.
d) Minor deviations from the contents of
this OCP may be allowed without an
amendment, provided that the deviation
complies with the Zoning Bylaw and
preserves the general intent of this OCP.
e) The Village will review and/or update
this OCP as it monitors growth and the
capital budget planning at least every five
years from the date of adoption.
f) The Village shall interpret and enforce
the regulations of the Zoning Bylaw in the
spirit and intent consistent with the policy
direction of this OCP.
g) If any part of this OCP is declared to be
invalid for any reason, by an authority
of competent jurisdiction, that decision
shall not affect the validity of the bylaw
as a whole, or any other part, Section or
provision of this OCP.
10.3 Concept Plans
10.3.1 The Council of the Village of
Richmound may, as part of the OCP and
based upon the legislative authority provided
within the PDA, adopt a Concept Plan for
the purpose of providing a framework for
subsequent designation of land prior to
rezoning, subdivision and development.
10.3.2 A Concept Plan shall be consistent
with the OCP, and any part of a Concept
Plan that is inconsistent with the OCP has no
effect insofar as it is inconsistent.
10.3.3 A Concept Plan may be:
a) prepared by Council in response to a need
for more detailed planning for a specific
area of the municipality; or
b) required by Council to be undertaken by
a developer when it is deemed necessary
and desirable to describe land use,
density, servicing requirements or phasing
of development for the area.
c) Concept plans shall identify proposed
land use, infrastructure and facilities,
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transportation systems, development
density, and sequencing of development
for the area in question. The concept plan
shall relate to the abutting areas and the
capital plans for the Village.
10.4 Subdivision Approval
10.4.1 Council may recommend subdivision
approval to a subdivision application when:
a) The proposed subdivision complies with
the policies and guidelines in the Village's
OCP.
b) The subdivision complies with the
provisions of the Village's Zoning Bylaw.
c) A servicing agreement with the developer
has been negotiated and executed where
required.
d) The proposed development has met
the required dedication of land for
recreational purposes where and when
required. Council will decide on the
suitable method, whether it be land
dedicated as municipal reserve, walkways,
and/or municipal buffers or cash-in-lieu
when public lands already exist in an area
and is thought not to be necessary, as
prescribed in the PDA.
10.5 Zoning Bylaw
10.5.1 The Zoning Bylaw will be the
principal method of implementing the land
use objectives and policies contained within
this OCP and will be adopted in conjunction
with the OCP as follows:
a) The Zoning Bylaw must be consistent
with the policies and the intent of this
OCP.
b) In considering a Zoning Bylaw or an
amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, Council
shall refer to the policies contained in the
OCP and the Future Land use Map to
ensure that the development objectives of
the Municipality are met.
c) The objectives of the Zoning Bylaw are to
ensure:
i. that land-use conflicts are avoided;
ii. that future development will meet
minimum development standards to
maintain the amenity of Richmound;
iii. that development will be consistent
with the physical characteristics of
the land and reasonable engineering
solutions; and
iv. any request to rezone land to permit
the carrying out of a specified
proposal may be made the subject of
an agreement pursuant to the contract
zoning provisions of the PDA.
v. Council may apply a holding
provision on a property to restrict the
timing and conditions of development
in any zoning district subject to the
provisions of the PDA.
vi. the definitions contained in the
Zoning Bylaw shall apply to this OCP.
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10.6 Building Bylaw
Council will use its Building Bylaw to provide
standards for the construction, repair and
maintenance of buildings in the community
as well as ensure acceptable physical
conditions. Provisions for occupancy permits
and inspections can be included in the bylaw.
10.7 Contract Zoning
10.7.1 Contract Zones (C) are intended to
provide for developments that, due to their
unique characteristics, innovative ideas,
environmental site constraints, historical
significance or unusual site constraints,
require specific regulations unavailable in
other land use districts.
10.7.2 Contract Zoning may be used by
Council on a case-by-case basis to deal
more effectively with the development of
individual blocks or other small areas with
servicing, site or access limitations, unique
features or opportunities which could not be
accommodated by the current Zoning Bylaw.
10.7.3 Subject to Section 69 of the PDA,
and the following guidelines, Council may
rezone an area to a Contract Zone in order
to allow a specific development which would
benefit the Village but which is not currently
compatible with the current zoning uses or
regulations affecting the subject area.
a) Council shall consider the nature and
intensity of the surrounding uses to ensure
compatibility and avoid or minimize land
use conflict when investigating a rezoning
proposal for a new Contract Zoning area.
b) Prior to approving a rezoning for a new
Contract Zone, Council shall consider
whether any environmental, servicing, or
public safety problems would result due
to the intended uses anticipated in the
Contract.
c) Council shall also ensure that the land use
in a proposed Contract Zone benefits the
Village and is consistent with the other
policies of the OCP.
d) Council shall outline criteria for the
creation of all new Contract Zones in
the Zoning Bylaw. These criteria will be
based on, but not limited to Council's
consideration of the unique physical
nature or location of the land which
may be included in the Contract Zone,
the possibility of developing a mix of
compatible land uses in the area, and the
potential for introducing new types or
forms of development and services which
may not be possible under the current
Zoning Bylaw.
e) Council may also limit the use of the
land and Buildings to one or more of the
permitted or discretionary uses outlined
in the requested Zoning District.
10.8 Servicing Agreements
10.8.1 In accordance with Section 172 of
the PDA, if there is a proposed subdivision
of land, Council may require that all new
subdivisions and developments be connected
to the Village's central water and sewer
systems and a developer to enter into a
servicing agreement to provide services that
directly or indirectly serve the subdivision.
All the costs associated with the installation,
improvements or upgrades of off-site services,
including municipal services, drainage or
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management facilities, are to be assumed by
the developer through a servicing agreement
as follows.
10.8.2 Servicing Agreements shall provide:
a) specification for the installation and/
or construction of all services within
the proposed subdivision as required by
Council;
b) for payment by the applicant of fees that
Council may establish as payment in
sewage, water, drainage and other utility
services, municipal roadway facilities,
or parks and recreation space facilities,
located within or outside the proposed
subdivision, and that directly or indirectly
serve the proposed subdivision;
c) time limits for the completion of any work
or the payment of any fees specified in
the agreement, which may be extended
by agreement of the applicant and
Richmound;
d) provisions for the applicant and
Richmound to share the costs of the work
specified in the agreement; and
e) any assurances as to performance that
Council may consider necessary.
10.9 Development Agreements
In accordance with Section 169 of the
PDA, Council may establish, by separate
bylaw, development levies for the purpose of
recovering all or part of the capital costs of
providing, altering, expanding or upgrading
services and facilities associated with a proposed
development. The intent is not to have existing
taxpayers subsidize new development.
10.10 Statements of Provincial
Interest
This OCP shall be administered and
implemented in conformity with applicable
provincial land use policies or statements of
provincial interest, statutes, and regulations,
as well as in cooperation with provincial
agencies.
Council will review this OCP and the
Zoning Bylaw for consistency with new
provincial land use policies or The Statements
of Provincial Interest adopted pursuant to the
PDA. Wherever feasible and in the municipal
interest, Council will avoid duplication
of regulation of activity and development
governed by provincial agency controls.
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11.0 Coming into Force
11.1 Coming into Force
The Village of Richmound Interim Development Control Bylaw, Bylaw No. 5-2023
is hereby repealed.
This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the date of approval by the Minister.
MAYOR
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ADMINISTRATOR
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Read a second time this
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Read a third time and adopted this
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day of
,
2025
Administrator
Pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007, this Official Community Plan has been
prepared in consultation with;
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Appendices
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12.0 Appendix A: Future Land Use Map
The following Map represents potential future land uses and expansion areas where Council
would like to direct growth. This map will be adopted as part of this Official Community Plan
and shall be used to guide future growth and development for the Village of Richmound.
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12.1 Future Land Use Map
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13.0 Appendix B: Reference Maps
The following Maps serve as reference only for development decision making. During a
development review, further detailed information may be required at the discretion of the
development officer or the designated Village personnel. These maps will be adopted as part of
this Official Community Plan and shall be used to guide future growth and development for the
Village of Richmound.
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13.1 Development Constraints and Opportunities
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13.2 Water Distribution System
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13.3 Sewer System
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