Official Community Plan Bylaw 2012-02 (consolidated 2022)
Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127, Saskatchewan
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RM of Francis - No. 127
Official Community Plan
Bylaw # 2012-02
Consolidated to July 8, 2022
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Amendments to Official Community Plan Bylaw # 2012-02
Bylaw No. 2016-01
Adopted January 6, 2016
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Amend Section 3.4.8, the Single Parcel Country Residential Policies by
replacing the wording one (1) subdivision with two (2) subdivisions.
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Adding to Appendix B a new reference Map 9, Mineral Extraction (Potash)
Dispositions.
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Table of Contents
Section 1:
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Area Covered by the Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2
Enabling Legislation .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3
Purpose of the Official Community Development Plan ............................................................................................. 4
1.4
Regional Context and Existing Framework ................................................................................................................. 5
1.5
Regional Map ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.6
Format of the Plan ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2
Guiding Principles ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3
Goals of the Rural Municipality of Francis ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4
Vision for the Rural Municipality of Francis ............................................................................................................... 9
Section 3:
RM of Francis Development Policies ................................................................................................................... 10
3.1
General Policies for New Development ................................................................................................................... 10
3.2
Locational Policies for New Development ............................................................................................................... 11
3.3
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE ...................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4
Country Residential Development ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.5
Utilities and Facilities ............................................................................................................................................... 21
3.6
Ground and Source Water Resources ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.7
Transportation Networks ......................................................................................................................................... 24
3.8
Economic Development ........................................................................................................................................... 28
3.9
Emergency Response Planning ................................................................................................................................ 30
3.10
Outdoor Recreational Amenities and Heritage Resources ...................................................................................... 32
3.11
Community Services ................................................................................................................................................. 35
3.12
Natural Hazard Lands: Slope Instability, Drainage and Flood Risk .......................................................................... 36
Section 4:
Implementation and Action Plans ....................................................................................................................... 40
4.1
Making Things Happen ............................................................................................................................................. 40
4.2
The Plan Guides Action ............................................................................................................................................ 40
4.3
The Future is a Shared Responsibility ...................................................................................................................... 41
Section 5:
Inter-Jurisdictional Cooperation .......................................................................................................................... 43
5.1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 43
5.2
Inter-Municipal Cooperation .................................................................................................................................... 43
5.3
Revenue Sharing ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
5.4
Annexation ............................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.5
Treaty Land Entitlements and Specific Claims ......................................................................................................... 44
Section 6:
Administration ..................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.1
Planning Tools .......................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.2
Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 46
6.3
Adoption of the Official Community Plan ................................................................................................................ 46
6.4
Adoption of Municipal Zoning Bylaws ...................................................................................................................... 47
6.5
Contract Zoning, Direct Control Districts and Planned Unit Development Contract Zones .................................... 47
6.6
Concept Plans ........................................................................................................................................................... 48
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6.7
Comprehensive Development Reviews ................................................................................................................... 48
6.8
Existing and Non-Conforming Uses .......................................................................................................................... 49
6.9
Development Levies and Agreements ..................................................................................................................... 49
6.10
Servicing Agreements............................................................................................................................................... 49
6.11
Subdivision Process .................................................................................................................................................. 50
6.12
Monitoring Performance.......................................................................................................................................... 50
Section 7:
Repeal and Effective Date of Bylaw ..................................................................................................................... 51
Appendix "A" Future Land Concept Plans ................................................................................................................................. 52
Map 1 Future Land Use Plan for the Rural Municipality of Francis ....................................................................................... 52
Appendix "B" Reference Maps .................................................................................................................................................. 53
Map 1: Recreational Amenities ............................................................................................................................................. 53
Map 2: Utilities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Map 3: Transportation ........................................................................................................................................................... 53
Map 4: Agricultural Potential Soil Capability ......................................................................................................................... 53
Map 5: Environmentally Sensitive Areas Slope Instability ..................................................................................................... 53
Map 6: Air Photo Mosaic ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Map 7: Shaded Relief With Drainage ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Map 8: Terrain Elevation.......................................................................................................................................................53
Section 8:
Appendix "C" Development Review Criteria........................................................................................................ 54
Appendix "D" Sample Development Proposal (Berlin Developments) ...................................................................................... 56
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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 AREA COVERED BY THE PLAN
This Official Community Plan, hereinafter referred to as the Plan, applies to the Rural Municipality of Francis No.
127 in its entirety. The Plan enables growth and change through policies that will guide the Municipality with its
development-related decisions to ensure the area develops as intended by the Plan under an established decision-
making process. This Plan will encourage a stronger, creative and more cohesive Municipality that can, through
improved regional links, manage change towards a desired future by increasing regional capacity.
1.2 ENABLING LEGISLATION
1.3 PURPOSE OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
In Saskatchewan: The purpose of a Community Plan is to provide a comprehensive policy
framework to guide the physical, environmental, economic, social and cultural development of
the Municipality.
This Official Community Plan responds to the requirements of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, by
providing policies based upon "Community goals" for the conservation and use of municipal resources. The day-to-
day decisions of the Municipal Council will be based upon these goals, objectives and the policies in this Plan to
promote orderly and sustainable development throughout the Municipality. This Official Community Plan builds on
the land use plans in the adjacent rural municipalities and will reduce uncertainty for both the public and private
sectors with respect to the future use of land by promoting well-managed development. The Plan has been
developed to guide pressures and opportunities by highlighting the land use potentials that exist in the Rural
Municipality of Francis.
The Planning and Development Act, 2007, provides the legislative framework for the preparation
and adoption of an Official Community Plan. Official Community Plans address future land use,
development and other matters of community concern affecting lands within the plan
boundaries. In addition, the Official Community Plan must include procedures for the resolution
of land use conflicts and provisions for administration, amendment and repeal of the Plan.
This document is the Plan for the Rural Municipality of Francis No. 127 to manage land use and
development. This Plan is intended to guide the municipality for a period of fifteen to twenty
years. The Municipality shall, in conjunction with the adoption of this Plan, amend, in accordance
with The Planning and Development Act, 2007, their respective Zoning Bylaw as required, to be
consistent with the policies and provisions of this Official Community Plan.
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1.4 REGIONAL CONTEXT AND EXISTING FRAMEWORK
The Rural Municipality of Francis is located in the South Central part of Saskatchewan and is ideally situated on the
major transportation networks of Highway No.33 and No.35 with gateways to the southeast and to the recreation
areas of Kenosee and Carlyle, as well as the Rafferty and Alameda Reservoirs. Its proximity to the Weyburn Region
and the Oil related activity has provided growth opportunities as well as putting pressures on road infrastructure in
and around the Municipality.
The Rural Municipality recognizes its role in providing for long term environmental sustainability and has worked
jointly with the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority to implement stewardship planning in the Watershed as well
as participating in the Flood Damage Reduction Program.
The Rural Municipality sees the adoption of this new Official Community Plan to be a template to adjacent
municipalities and encourage further inter municipal initiatives in the delivery of shared servicing and future
economic development opportunities, while still maintaining its agricultural resource roots.
Issues
&
Priorities
Optimizing current
infrastructure to support
existing and future land
uses.
Providing a balanced
approach to Economic
Development
opportunities in the
region.
Environmental
protection of the
Watershed .
Recognition that
agriculture is the
dominant land use and
primary economic
activity in the
Municipality.
Building partnerships
with
Adjacent Communities
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1.5 REGIONAL MAP
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1.6 FORMAT OF THE PLAN
The Official Community Plan is divided into six major parts:
An Introduction to the Official Community Plan, providing some general
background information and guidance.
The vision, goals, and guiding principles which will guide the overall use,
planning and development of land in the Rural Municipality.
Policy directions are provided for the all areas of the Municipality. Sections
include: Agricultural Resource, Ground Water Resources, Natural Hazard
Areas, Recreational Amenities and Resources, Historical Resources,
Ground Transportation, Utilities, Industrial, Commercial, and Country
Residential Development.
Action plans for implementing the Official Community Plan.
Offers Inter-jurisdictional opportunities for dialogue.
The tools and legislative supports available for Council to administer the
Official Community Plan.
Reference Maps: The series of reference maps attached in Appendix "B" provide supplementary information.
These maps may be updated periodically by a Council resolution. All Reference Maps are approximate and are
subject to change. Reference maps are conceptual only and should not be used to make site specific decision.
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Section 2: GUIDING GROWTH IN THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF FRANCIS
2.1 INTRODUCTION
This Plan encourages some degree of change in the Rural Municipality to manage the impacts and promote
development opportunities. A dynamic Rural Municipality requires a strategy to successfully promote agricultural
diversification, business enterprises, job creation, and residential options to attract new residents. The potential
benefits that will accrue to the greater community include employment, tax revenue, support for local business, as
well as other economic development.
2.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
This Official Community Plan:
Encourages sustainable development and growth which efficiently uses land and existing
transportation infrastructure, and provides for the affordable servicing of land.
Limits the fragmentation of agricultural land and mitigates impacts on the resource activities Francis
operations.
Promotes new development in rural areas that is compatible with agricultural land uses, and
complements the adjacent municipalities.
Recommends taking advantage of the Highway access to the municipality to promote commercial
industrial and agricultural diversification, business investment, expansion and economic growth for
the region.
Encourages inter-municipal co-operation through this Plan, participating in Regional Planning
Initiatives, particularly the Weyburn Region and other public/private partnerships to stimulate land
development in a sustainable manner that contributes positively to the well-being of the region.
Preserves, connects, and enhances natural areas for eco-tourism, agriculture, health and recreation
for their contribution to the quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors.
Places the Responsibility on developers to respect land use development policies and
regulations to achieve a livable development which considers and respects the needs of surrounding
existing and future land uses.
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2.3 GOALS OF THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF FRANCIS
✓ An assurance that the agricultural resource sector
continues to dominate land use activities.
✓ An excellent working relationship with the surrounding
municipalities towards mutual planning
✓ An efficient use of the land where conflicts with
incompatible uses are avoided.
✓ The protection and maintenance of prominent natural
features of the municipality for the use and enjoyment of the
public.
✓ A framework for the Rural Municipality to rationalize
long term management through cooperation with other
agencies in the planning of transportation and utility facilities
2.4 VISION FOR THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF FRANCIS
The Rural Municipality of Francis, recognizing its agricultural foundation and aware of its
locational advantage, desires to lead and attract an appropriate mix and range of economic
opportunities
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Section 3: RM of Francis Development Policies
3.1 GENERAL POLICIES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
. 1
The Rural Municipality of Francis will strive, through this Official Community Plan, to provide
policies related to land use, transportation, servicing and other aspects of planning that are
consistent throughout the Rural Municipality.
. 2
Rural areas shall be characterized by less dense development and generous larger land parcels,
recognizing that agricultural activities are the dominant land use within the Rural Municipality and
future development shall integrate into the natural surroundings, landscape and vegetation.
. 3
The Rural Municipality shall have a sustainable form, mix of uses and densities that allow for the
efficient use of land, infrastructure and public utilities. The Plan will help to identify suitable lands
to attract a broad range of residential, business enterprise, industrial, agricultural diversification,
recreation, and tourism development to meet anticipated long-term need for the region by
ensuring the necessary infrastructure is provided to support current and projected needs.
. 4
When reviewing applications for development, consideration shall be given to the proposal's
conformity with this Plan. A proposal shall be denied when it is detrimental to the health, safety,
general welfare of persons residing or working in the area, or
incompatible with existing or proposed land uses in the vicinity.
. 5
The Rural Municipality will avoid unplanned development to
achieve an orderly, efficient land use pattern which is possible to
develop and service in appropriate phases. The Rural Municipality
will work directly with adjacent urban and rural municipalities to
ensure complementary and compatible policies are adopted by all
municipalities.
. 6
Planned development will help to increase land values, not be
wasteful of the land resource, minimize public expenditure in
services provision, recognize significant features and reduce access
connections to provincial roads and highway to minimize
disruption to traffic flows.
. 7
Land development shall be guided by concept plans or
comprehensive development reviews, depending on the scale,
proposed use and geographic location. These plans or reviews,
may serve to promote orderly, efficient and environmentally-safe
land use. Planned development can minimize public expenditure in
service
provision,
identify
environmental
constraints
and
coordinate access points on Provincial roads and highways. Refer
to the Development Review Criteria chart in Appendix "C" and
sample development proposal format in Appendix "D."
. 8
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 Plan policies.
Facilities and activities that encourage or enhance energy efficiency, waste reduction, re-use, or
recycling of wastes shall be accommodated.
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Servicing agreements shall be required at the subdivision approval to ensure that new subdivisions
are developed to the standards of the Rural Municipality and to address other concerns specific to
the proposed subdivision. Subdivision Fees or Development levies that recover the costs of
extending/upgrading services to the new developments shall be required in accordance with The
Planning and Development Act, 2007.
3.2 LOCATIONAL POLICIES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT
. 1
Major deviations to the Plan policies shall require an amendment. The "Future Land Use Plan" in
Appendix "A" shows the general designation of land use potentials. Cumulative effects, land
fragmentation, best management practices, innovative procedures, development phasing, route
modification, alternative construction techniques and impacts on municipal servicing shall be
considered when reviewing all developments and their compliance with the Plan.
. 2
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.
Development shall minimize the potential impact to drainage, landscape or other natural
conditions and shall be required to mitigate on and off-site impacts.
. 3
All developments shall be required to have access to an all-season municipal road or highway. The
addition of municipal roadway mileage will be limited to make the most efficient use of existing
roadway facilities. Development will be encouraged to locate adjacent to roads which have been
designed and constructed to accommodate their activities.
. 4
Efficient development patterns that provide cluster or corridor form shall have a compact form,
mix of uses and densities that allow for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public facilities.
. 5
Land development shall be evaluated on the degree of prematurity including the consideration of
the number of unsold and undeveloped sites in previous phases of the area being
subdivided/rezoned or similar site in adjoining developments.
. 6
In managing growth and change, the Rural Municipality shall maintain a long-term asset
management plan to ensure growth will not place an undue strain on municipal infrastructure or
public service facilities. 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.
. 7
Policies must reflect the benefits of land use diversity and communicate the purpose when
accommodating new development opportunities that can successfully co-exist with existing and
evolving agricultural uses. Scattered non-farm development may lead to:
a) Rural residential development speculation often leads to rising land costs and higher tax
assessments.
b) Land use incompatibility issues arise between agricultural uses and rural residential,
commercial and industrial development.
. 8
Prior to approval of any large-scale development, the developer will be required to provide
justification of demand to warrant subdivision and/or the potential benefits to the community,
including employment, tax revenues and other economic and social opportunities. Refer to the
Development Review Criteria in Appendix "C" and a sample development proposal format in
Appendix "D."
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Objectives:
To optimize the use of the agricultural land base in the Rural Municipality for the continuation and
diversification of the agricultural industry.
To identify and protect prime agricultural land, and to recognize areas in which the interests of the
farmers will be paramount in land use and planning decisions, subject to the protection of the
environment.
To ensure flexibility for farm operators to engage in differing types and sizes of agricultural operations
and to provide agricultural producers the opportunity to take advantage of evolving technology.
To provide for areas where non-farm development is compatible and welcomed.
To encourage mineral and aggregate resource development for the benefit of the Rural Municipality and
to protect these lands from incompatible developments.
To minimize community and environmental disruption from mineral extraction and aggregate related
activities.
To ensure petroleum, gas and mineral development is undertaken in an environmentally sustainable manner
and that the activity is complementary to other land use in the Rural Municipality.
3.3 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE
Agricultural Policies
. 1
Promoting the dominant role of agriculture and a full range of agricultural activities shall be
accomplished in ways compatible with the environment and adjacent land uses where it is
desirable and feasible to provide protection to such activities.
. 2
Agricultural land includes, but is not limited to, extensive agriculture, intensive agricultural
operations, or secondary activities that will enhance the economic viability and diversification of
the agricultural sector.
. 3
The development and operation of farms and farmsteads for field crops, pastures and livestock
operations shall be encouraged to continue in the Rural Municipality. Innovative agricultural
production methods shall be supported to enable producers the ability to diversify, process and
potentially provide for the direct sale of locally produced commodities.
. 4
Highly productive prime agricultural lands should not be developed for non-agricultural uses,
unless there is no suitable alternate site with equal attributes capable of serving the proposed use
or if the development at the selected location meets an important public need.
. 5
Intensification of agricultural activities shall be planned and sited recognizing their full potential
and in a manner that requires minimal improvement to municipal servicing.
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. 6
Crop spraying, intensive agriculture production, pasturing livestock, and manure spreading are
legitimate operations and should be restricted only by public health regulations and environmental
protection measures, unless otherwise stated herein.
. 7
Legitimate farming activity shall not be curtailed solely on the basis of objections from property
owners even though that activity was not practiced when the small holdings were created or non-
farm uses were allowed. Agricultural operations using new technology or management practices
that are environmentally sustainable shall be supported.
. 8
Existing agricultural enterprises which operate within normally accepted practices of farm
management and in conformance with The Agricultural Operations Act, 1995 shall be protected
from new development which might unduly interfere with their continued operation.
. 9
Small land holdings for small-scale or specialized agricultural
operations may be considered for approval, provided that such
proposals are compatible with other existing agricultural
operations, and that the size of the proposed parcel is appropriate
for the intended use.
. 10
Separation areas, landscape buffers or shelterbelts, shall be
encouraged to separate agricultural land use from the City of
Francis, Country residential acreages, multi-parcel subdivisions or
recreation areas.
. 11
The use of best management practices for agricultural enterprises,
particularly with regard to manure management and chemical
applications, shall be encouraged in order to minimize risks to
groundwater and surface water.
. 12
New developments in rural areas shall be located to be compatible
with existing agricultural operations. The establishment of urban-
like uses in rural areas, which would compete with urban areas, or
have the potential to create land use conflicts, shall be
discouraged.
a) Development along existing all-weather road allowances
where road construction and improvement are not required
shall be encouraged.
b) Separation areas, landscape buffers or shelterbelts, shall be
encouraged to separate agricultural land use from the
Country Residential acreages, multi-parcel subdivisions or
recreation areas.
. 13
Agri-commercial activities located on farmsteads which provide farm-related services shall be
encouraged.
. 14
Agri-industrial developments which directly serve farming activities, and either process or store
agricultural produce or products shall be allowed in agricultural areas. When possible, preference
shall be given to locations on lower quality land.
. 15
Rural and Agri-Tourism ventures shall be encouraged throughout the Rural Municipality.
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Intensive Livestock Operation Policies
. 16
Proponents and operators of Intensive Livestock Operations (ILOs) will be required to develop
facilities and conduct their operations in a manner which reduces the production of offensive
odours and the potential for pollution of soils, groundwater and surface water.
. 17
Livestock operations will be characterized by the total number of animal units and animal type.
Intensive livestock operations will be required to locate where they provide an appropriate land
base size to support their operation and where they have a sufficient land base for manure
application.
. 18
The development, application and environmental monitoring of livestock operations shall be
undertaken in consultation with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture to ensure the land use
decisions and agricultural operating practices regulated by the Province are coordinated with the
Rural Municipality.
. 19
The Rural Municipality shall work co-operatively with Saskatchewan
Watershed Authority (SWA) to monitor ground water resources and
may require an annual assessment of residual nutrient levels in the
soil, ground and local surface water by a qualified professional
recognized by SWA demonstrating:
a) The development and on-going operation of activities
associated with the intensive livestock land use will not pose
a risk or cause pollution of the soil, surface water or
groundwater resources; and
b) The precautionary measures which are required to be taken
to sufficiently mitigate the potential risks of endangering soil,
surface and groundwater quality resources.
. 20
Building setback standards shall be applied to new intensive
livestock development along municipal roads, in order to provide a
measure of safety for the traveling public, to provide a measure of
buffering of buildings from roadway nuisances, such as noise and
dust, and to reduce snow drifting problems along rural roads.
. 21
The Zoning Bylaw shall provide for mutual separation distances to
be established between livestock production operations and
residences not related to the operation and to provide separation
buffers between new and expanding livestock operations and
residential areas to minimize environmental and socio-economic
impacts upon residential uses.
. 22
The separation distance may vary, depending upon density of residential use, size of community,
nature and intensity of livestock operation and method of manure storage and management.
Special review and approval shall be required for residences and other non-agricultural
developments, which may be proposed, within this mutual separation distance.
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Aggregate and Mineral Resource Policies
. 23
Natural Resource development such as Potash Mining and Extraction, that benefits the region will
be encouraged throughout the Rural Municipality according to their respective locational
requirements, separated from incompatible activities, with minimal community and environmental
disruption.
. 24
Land designated Natural Resources includes the development of mineral resource extraction, oil
and gas pipeline corridors and related resource refining/processing activities. Proposals for these
activities shall be referred to the appropriate government agencies for their review.
. 25
The Aggregate Resource Reference map(in Appendix B) shall indicate the location of known sand
and gravel resources with "medium to high" sand and gravel extraction potential to assist with the
management and protection of these resources from other
developments which may conflict with their operation.
. 26
Existing extraction operations and lands containing a valid mineral
disposition shall be protected from incompatible and potentially
incompatible land uses in nearby areas. In areas with known
aggregate resources, or areas having high discovery potential for
these resources, uses shall be limited to non-intensive agriculture
(i.e. livestock grazing, cropping,) temporary uses or other uses that
will permit continued access to the resource.
. 27
Extraction operations including such minerals as potash and
petroleum
resource
operations
shall
be
protected
from
incompatible and potentially incompatible development and
activities that would restrict exploration hinder their expansion or
continued use, or which would be incompatible for reasons of public
health, public safety or environmental impact.
. 28
Natural Resource activities (ie potash) that are dependent upon an
abundant water supply and which may affect ground water
resources must address water issues prior to locating in the Rural
Municipality.
. 29
The exploration, development, production and termination of all
aggregate and mineral resources shall be undertaken in a manner
that is environmentally safe, stable and compatible with adjoining
lands.
. 30
Disturbance shall be minimized by using the best available
techniques and practices to reduce the overall footprint of activity during all phases of
construction, operation, reclamation and abandonment. Consideration shall be given to the ability
of natural landscapes to sustainably support reclamation efforts.
. 31
Buffer strips should be established around existing and potential aggregate resource sites in order
to protect the aggregate and quarry deposits from incompatible adjacent land uses. The buffer
strip should be determined in consultation with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and
Resources.
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Petroleum and Gas Exploration Policies
. 32
New Pipelines should be preferentially routed through areas causing the least environmental
impact either paralleling through existing disturbed lands, on rights-of-way or in areas of tame
pasture or cultivation. Pipeline rights-of way may be identified as passive open space that could be
used for pathways, subject to all easement rights and other conditions that would maintain the
safety and integrity of the pipeline facilities.
. 33
The National Energy Board (NEB) process addresses pipeline development and is the approval
authority. The Municipality will ensure that any municipal development standards are consistent
with Federal and Provincial requirements.
. 34
Any exploration and development proposals in environmentally
sensitive areas of the municipality will be subject to prior review
through the review process of Saskatchewan Environment. Any
proposal which satisfies any of the criteria of a development as
defined under The Environmental Assessment Act will be required to
obtain Ministerial Approval to proceed.
. 35
Where
Saskatchewan
Environment
determines
that
an
Environmental Protection Plan is required, the Rural Municipality
will await its preparation and approval prior to providing its
recommendations or approvals for any proposed development.
a) All plans for exploration, including seismic and development
must be presented by the proponent to the Rural Municipality
and may require a public open house meeting or similar forum in
the project area.
b) Proponents must be aware that the definition of "development"
under The Environmental Assessment Act is not as all-
encompassing as that under The Planning and Development Act,
2007 and this Plan and accompanying Zoning Bylaw.
. 36
Access and pipeline right-of-way should follow the existing trail
network whenever possible, and should use a common right-of-way.
New right-of-ways should be used only where existing routes are not
available and where use of existing trails would increase overall
environmental impact.
. 37
Development activities should minimize habitat loss and avoid areas of key wildlife habitat for
priority species during high-sensitivity periods. Examples of sensitive species and areas include:
raptor nesting sites, burrowing owl burrows, piping plover nesting areas, critical winter habitat for
ungulates and sharp-tailed grouse dancing grounds.
. 38
Petroleum and gas developers will co-operate with the Rural Municipality and other land users in
preparing fire prevention and control plans;
. 39
Provisions for development agreements and bonds are provided for under the implementing
bylaws and will be applied in a consistent and equitable manner to ensure environmentally-safe
and orderly development and mitigation.
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Objectives
To locate Country Residential development in areas where the continued operation of agriculture or
other resource opportunities will be the least affected or restricted.
To reduce or eliminate land use conflicts between Country Residential and other land uses.
To provide direction to residents and developers for Country Residential development in appropriate
locations.
To encourage the economic benefits and community value of residential development in the Rural
Municipality.
To offer a variety of residential housing options for the region that is complementary to the adjacent
urban communities of Francis, Sedley, Odessa and Vibank.
3.4 COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Country Residential Policies
. 1
Country Residential development shall be encouraged to provide a country-living environment
which maintains its land value, where land use conflicts are avoided and where efficient cost
effective municipal services can be provided.
. 2
The subdivision of land for Country Residential purposes shall meet all requisite government
department requirements including but not limited to Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, the
Health Region and Saskatchewan Watershed Authority.
. 3
All residential subdivisions, regardless of the level of development, shall have access to an existing
all-weather road and the proponent may be responsible to enter into an agreement with the Rural
Municipality to upgrade an existing road or develop a new road access to the municipal standard.
The proponent shall be solely responsible for all of the costs of the new or upgraded roadway
construction which will be addressed through a Development or Service agreement.
. 4
Residential subdivisions shall be required to provide adequate physical separation through the
implementation of design buffering techniques, transitioning land uses, shelterbelts or landscape
buffering from adjacent agricultural operations.
. 5
Residential subdivisions shall seek to minimize the loss of habitat and wildlife corridors by retaining
and incorporating natural vegetation and watercourses within their location and design.
. 6
Where subdivision is proposed adjacent to a watercourse Council will identify and designate the
channel, adjacent floodplain, and significant natural habitat as Environmental Reserve to protect
sensitive areas and preserve the potential for public access. This will be done through consultation
with the responsible agencies and authorities.
. 7
Multi Parcel Country Residential subdivision shall not be permitted:
a) Within 1 km (0.6 mile) of a hazardous industry except in instances where transition and
buffering can mitigate concerns;
b) Within 1 km (0.6 mile) of a rural industrial site except in instances where transition and
buffering can mitigate concerns;
c) Within 305 m (1000 ft.) of a sewage lagoon site;
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d) Within the required separation distances from intensive livestock operations as provided
within the Zoning Bylaw, or
e) Within 457 m (1500 ft.) of a solid waste disposal site.
Single Parcel Country Residential Policies
. 8
To acknowledge the dominant role of agriculture and encourage the retention of larger parcels for
continued productive agricultural purposes, the subdivision of agricultural holdings for residential
purposes shall be limited to the creation of one (1)) subdivision two (2) subdivisions (Bylaw #2016-
01) for non-farm residential uses per quarter section (64.8 ha) in the Agricultural Resource Zoning
District of the Zoning Bylaw.
. 9
Where an agricultural holding has been subdivided to its full
potential under these policies, no further residential development
shall be permitted on the balance of the agricultural holding. All
Residential subdivisions shall be planned and located in order that:
a) Services such as school bussing, snow removal, and protection
services can be provided with reasonable efficiency and
without undue cost to the Rural Municipality involved;
b) Normal agricultural activities will minimally affect the quiet
enjoyment of the non-farm residential area.
. 10
Residential development shall be required to provide for such onsite
services as is deemed necessary by the Municipality, at the expense
of the developer, including but not limited to, upgrading municipal
roads to an all-weather standard as a condition of approval.
. 11
On-site wastewater disposal systems must receive approval from
Saskatchewan Health (Local Health Region) prior to installation. The
location and size of building lots shall reflect the capability of local
soils to adequately support an approved on-site wastewater
management system.
. 12
All Residential development shall not be permitted in areas subject
to flooding, erosion, or bank instability, unless detailed analysis of
the specific site, prepared by a qualified engineer can prove the
development to be safe from any of these hazards. Section 3.12
provides policies related to development where Natural Hazard Lands potentially exist.
. 13
Residential development along provincial highways shall meet all requisite highway regulations
pertaining to access and location of buildings and structures.
Hamlet Area Policies
. 14
Sustainable growth of the existing Towns and Villages will be encouraged where physically
possible. It is recognized that some of the urban communities have physical and servicing
limitations and would require increased levels of infrastructure investment before expanding their
opportunities for growth. The municipality will work with residents and other levels of government
to address these needs. Should restructuring occur, the Rural Municipality will work with the urban
communities to accommodate shared service delivery where possible.
. 15
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Multi-Parcel Country Residential Policies
. 16
All Multi-Parcel Country Residential Development proposals should be guided by concept or
comprehensive development proposals. A comprehensive development review shall be completed
by any person proposing to rezone, subdivide, or re-subdivide land for Multi-Parcel Country
Residential development prior to consideration of an application by Council. The review shall be
undertaken according to the standards provided in the Zoning Bylaw and shall address all matters
of land use integration, potential conflict mitigation and the provision of services to the
development. Refer to the Development Review Criteria in Appendix "C" and the sample
development proposal in Appendix "D." A Concept Plan shall
address the following:
a) Future major roads;
b) Drainage systems and improvements required to meet non-
agricultural drainage requirements;
c) Major open space (including unique physical) areas;
d) Cultural and archaeological significant areas;
e) Areas requiring protection through buffering or other means;
f)
Major hazards such as flooding, areas of high water table, and
slope lands;
g) Staging of development and future development of or
expansion into adjacent land; and
h) Adjacent municipalities planning and future growth needs.
. 17
Country Residential Clusters shall be encouraged at the intersections
of all-weather roads throughout the Rural Municipality to maximize
efficiencies for road maintenance/snow removal and school bus
routing.
. 18
Council shall determine the number and arrangement of approved
lots within a Country Residential subdivision application on a case-
by-case basis having consideration for:
a) The carrying capacity of the lands proposed for development
and the surrounding area based on site conditions,
environmental considerations and potential impacts, and other factors that may warrant
consideration in the design of the proposal;
b) The suitability and availability of municipal and other services and infrastructure necessary
to support the proposal; and
c) The compatibility of the proposed subdivision design with that of the surrounding area.
. 19
Multi-parcel country residential subdivisions shall enter into Servicing agreements as provided in
Section 6.10 of this Plan, including any considerations the Municipality deems necessary in
accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
. 20
Appropriate development standards for residential subdivision including site area, frontage,
boundary and roadway setbacks, and all other relevant standards will be provided in the Zoning
Bylaw.
. 21
The developer shall ensure, to the satisfaction of the Municipality that alteration to drainage,
landscape, or other natural conditions occurs in a way that avoids or mitigates on and off site
impacts.
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. 22
All Multi-parcel Country Residential subdivisions shall be required, as a condition of approval, to be
serviced by a centralized potable water system in a legal form that is acceptable to the
Municipality.
. 23
All Multi-parcel country residential subdivisions shall be required as a condition of approval, to
create and administrate a wastewater management system utility in a legal form that is acceptable
to the Municipality and the Health Region to monitor the ongoing operation and maintenance of
onsite wastewater systems within the proposed development.
. 24
The wastewater management system (septic) utility shall provide the Municipality with regular
qualified reports at intervals determined by Council on a case-by-case basis confirming that all
onsite wastewater systems are being adequately maintained, or identifying necessary remedial
works to be undertaken by the property owner and confirming that the required remedial works
have been completed.
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3.5 UTILITIES AND FACILITIES
Utility Policies
. 1
All developments shall be responsible for the provision of individual on-site water supply and
sewage disposal to the satisfaction of the Rural Municipal Council.
a) All development which requires water shall be adequately serviced with a potable and
sufficient water supply, either on-site, or by a central water system depending on the nature
and intensity of use.
b) The Plan recognizes the evaluation of the rural waterlines which was undertaken as part of
this Plan development and will require all development to connect to such lines where it is
possible in order to maintain the sustainability of these rural waterlines.
c) All development requiring sewage facilities shall be adequately serviced with an approved,
on-site or central sewage system in accordance with Provincial and Municipal requirements.
. 2
Infrastructure and public service facilities shall be provided in a coordinated, efficient and cost-
effective manner to accommodate projected needs by integrating servicing and land use
considerations at all stages of the planning process.
. 3
Cooperation will be encouraged with Sask Power, Sask Energy, Trans Gas and Sask Tel and other
similar utilities to ensure the provision of their services in the most economical and efficient
manner possible.
. 4
Prior to the installation of major utility systems, such as electrical transmission lines, wind energy
systems and communication lines or towers, the utility companies are encouraged to consult with
the Municipality and the community at large on matters such as route selection and potential
impact on local road networks.
. 5
Essential activities of government and public and private utilities shall be permitted in any land use
designation subject to requirements in the Zoning Bylaw. Such uses shall be located and developed
in a manner, which is sensitive to and will minimize any incompatibility with neighbouring land
uses.
. 6
When reviewing development proposals, the Rural Municipality may request, from utility
companies, their existing and future requirements of such servicing in and around the area of the
development proposal.
Objectives
To protect existing public and private utilities, including pipeline corridors, from land uses
which may adversely affect their operation.
To ensure the appropriate levels of utilities are provided for the health and well-being of
the residents, businesses, enterprises and institutions located in the Rural Municipality.
To cooperate with other agencies and municipalities in the planning of utility facilities in the
region.
To minimize land use conflicts between utility systems and adjacent and surrounding land uses.
To extend municipal services in an efficient manner at the cost of the developer.
To promote the use of rural waterlines where they are a viable delivery model.
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. 7
The use of existing municipal infrastructure shall be optimized wherever feasible before
consideration is given to developing new infrastructure and public service facilities. The physical
and economic ability to extend services to specific areas within the Rural Municipality should be
logical, reasonable and cost effective.
. 8
Separation distances from existing public works facilities shall conform to Provincial regulations.
Any planned future expansion shall minimize the encroachment of incompatible lands near
landfills and waste management facilities, and other utility facilities and systems.
a) Future landfill sites and sewage lagoons will be located in
accordance with provincial environmental and health
regulations.
b) Utility facilities and systems should be protected from
encroachment by incompatible land uses.
. 9
The Rural Municipality shall continue to work with other
municipalities in the region to:
a) Pursue a comprehensive waste management plan
for solid waste management;
b) Adopt consistent waste water disposal requirements; and/or
c) Collectively approach and plan for future water utility
provisioning where possible.
. 10
Central Water Pipelines owned and operated by public utility boards
other than ones that the Municipality has ownership in, shall be
allowed on road allowances subject to any terms and conditions that
the Municipality may impose, but shall not be owned or maintained
by the Rural Municipality.
. 11
Lands adjacent to urban municipalities, where infrastructure
capacities exist, may be the subject of Inter-municipal servicing
agreements. Where it is appropriate, necessary and/or desirable,
further to this Plan, the municipalities will endeavor to enter into
agreements respecting municipal servicing for lands that are suited
for future servicing with municipal water and sewer by virtue of their
proximity, access, topography and soil characteristics.
. 12
Alternative energy sources, such as wind power shall be encourage throughout the Rural
Municipality.
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3.6 GROUND AND SOURCE WATER RESOURCES
Ground and Source Water Resource Policies
. 1
Development shall not deplete or pollute groundwater resources within the Rural Municipality and
shall occur in a manner which sustains the yield and quality of water supply.
. 2
Developments will be encouraged in a manner which ensures that waterways, water bodies, shore
land areas and groundwater resources are sustained. Development proposals, which may impact
riparian systems or water bodies, will be referred to Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA)or
appropriate Ministry or Agency for review and advice prior to approval.
. 3
Waterways, water bodies in the Municipality may require protection to limit impacts of
development. The Rural Municipality will seek opportunities to work with other municipalities and
government agencies to investigate and improve the quality of water in head waters to the
Wascana Creek and other small bodies of water draining into the region. This may be achieved
through site-specific planning programs and cooperation with Federal, Provincial or regional
programs.
. 4
The extent of protection required will be directly related to the characteristics of the local
situation. The size and configuration of the waterway, and water body, the need for public access,
environmental characteristics, and economic potential will all have a bearing on the method of
protection adopted. These studies shall be undertaken by a qualified professional at the expense
of the developer.
. 5
All developments which require water shall be adequately serviced with a potable and sufficient
water supply either on-site, or by a central water system depending on the nature and intensity of
use and shall be referred to Sask Health for their approval.
. 6
Buffer Strips should be maintained adjacent to watercourse and water bodies to allow for
shoreline protection measures against erosion and flood hazards. Wetlands shall be preserved,
whenever possible, for the benefit they serve as catchment basins for drainage.
. 7
Care must be taken in the storage, handling, manufacture, and use of products on sites within
aquifer/wellhead areas to protect against possible pollution from land use and development
activities by ensuring that hazardous materials storage and handling procedures, facility design and
operation will not compromise the integrity of the underlying aquifer.
. 8
The use of best management practices for agricultural enterprises, particularly with regard to
manure management and chemical applications, shall be encouraged in order to minimize risks to
groundwater and surface water. The Rural Municipality will encourage appropriate water supply,
sewage, solid waste, chemical can and related disposal programs.
Objectives
To ensure that any rural water pipeline utilities are efficient and well-managed.
To manage ground water resources in a manner that would not deprive existing users of their
water supply and would not have a known detrimental effect on ground water potential.
To ensure that the public health is protected by locating unserviced subdivisions only where
soil and ground water conditions can sustain development and not pollute aquifers.
To ensure long term sustainability and water quality in the aquifers.
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. 9
All development requiring sewage/waste water management facilities shall be adequately serviced
with an on-site sewage system in accordance with Provincial and municipal regulations.
. 10
Specific types of wastes and waste collection and disposal options related to drilling (resource
extraction) processes will be reviewed by Ministry of Environment and those Ministries or Agencies
responsible for mineral resource development, and must be addressed prior to Council issuing
development permit approvals.
3.7 TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
General Policies
. 1
Transportation networks and land use considerations shall be integrated at all stages of the
planning process. A land use pattern, density and mix of uses should be promoted that minimize
the length and number of roads to make efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure.
Connectivity within and among transportation systems should be maintained and, where possible,
improved including connections which cross jurisdictional boundaries.
. 2
The Rural Municipality shall continue to work with the Area Transportation committee to plan,
advocate and designate transportation network priorities and needs and will endeavor to enter
into agreements to develop future municipal roads, strategically in the district in an economically
and efficient manner.
. 3
Transportation facilities, which include such facilities as primary highways, secondary roads,
airports and railways, should be protected from land uses which affect the safe and efficient
operation of these facilities. To minimize the encroachment of incompatible lands near airports,
transportation corridors and rail yards, adjacent lands shall be set back from these existing
facilities and any planned future expansion.
Objectives
To establish safe, efficient and convenient transportation facilities and service for all users.
To provide a network of municipal roads to accommodate anticipated traffic movements
within the Rural Municipality and provide an effective linkage to the Provincial highway
system.
To co-operate with provincial agencies and the railways to co-ordinate the planning of
transportation infrastructure and rights-of-way.
To protect transportation infrastructure and rights-of-way from conflicting land uses.
To minimize potential impacts from transportation infrastructure on adjacent and surrounding
land uses.
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. 4
Transportation facilities and rights-of-way should be planned and
constructed in a manner that would minimize their negative impacts
on existing and future proposed adjacent and surrounding land uses.
. 5
Where an area of development is bordered on one side by a major
transportation corridor, such as a highway or rail line, new
development should, where appropriate, be directed to the same
side to avoid the need for local traffic to cross the corridor.
Road Policies
. 6
New developments shall have access to an existing all-weather road
unless the proponent enters into an agreement with the Rural
Municipality to upgrade an existing road or develop new road access
to a standard agreed upon by the Municipality. The development of
such a road must be on the priorized Municipal road system. The
proponent shall be responsible for all of the costs of the new or up-
graded roadway construction.
. 7
Developments adjacent to primary highways, secondary roads and
railways should be located in such a manner as to achieve safe and
efficient access.
. 8
Proposed developments which may be adversely affected by noise,
dust and fumes from roadways should be encouraged to locate
where there is adequate separation from these corridors and/or to
incorporate sound barriers or landscaped buffers to mitigate these
impacts.
. 9
Land uses which generate significant amounts of regional vehicular traffic and/or significant truck
traffic shall be encouraged to locate in proximity to major municipal roadways, provincial roads
and provincial highways.
. 10
Where there are existing or anticipated high volumes of truck traffic, the Rural Municipality may
designate certain roadways as truck routes, in order to limit deterioration of the local road system
and to minimize safety problems and nuisance factors with adjacent communities.
. 11
Commercial or industrial developments that require large land area or are hazardous in nature
may be located adjacent to Provincial roads or highways subject to all policies in this Section. Strip
development, where each relies on direct access, shall have consolidated access at major points of
intersection of Provincial highways and municipal roadways.
. 12
All developments will ensure safe access and egress from adjacent roadways without disrupting
their transportation function by locating:
a) On service roads adjacent to highways;
b) On municipal grid roads; or
c) At existing intersections along range and township roads; and shall
d) Be in conformity with all Municipal, Provincial and Federal transportation regulations,
including but not limited to building and sign regulations as well as any control radii
regulations.
. 13
Development along Provincial highways shall:
a) Be encouraged to consolidate access at major points in order to provide a high standard of
safety;
b) Require access permits from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure;
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c) Provide road systems where possible which integrate with existing road networks and which
satisfy current and future needs; and
d) Not be permitted where strip development is created with frontage less than 150 meters
(492 feet) per lot and with individual direct access to the highway. Exceptions will be
considered where adjacent development has already occurred.
. 14
All proposals which create new building sites and any development of a structure or access that is
to occur within the control areas of provincial highways under provincial authority will be subject
to review approval by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure prior to the
issuance of an access or a development permit.
. 15
Building setback standards shall be applied to new development along municipal roads, in order to
provide a measure of safety for the traveling public, to provide a measure of buffering of buildings
from roadway nuisances, such as noise and dust, and to reduce snow drifting problems along rural
roads.
. 16
Municipal road allowances shall be maintained for public access. Any proposals for clearing,
cultivation or cropping of unimproved road allowances shall be subject to review and approval by
the Municipal Council.
Railway Policies
. 17
The Municipality, through this Plan, shall provide for efficient and effective land use and
transportation planning. This includes consultation with neighbouring property owners, including
railways, in order to reduce the potential for future land use conflicts and provide adequate
protection for rail infrastructure. The primary situations include:
a) New land development or redevelopment in proximity to existing rail operations,
b) New or significantly expanded rail facilities in proximity to existing residential uses; and
c) Road/rail crossing issues.
. 18
The Municipality will support integrated transportation planning involving provincial, municipal,
Port authorities and multiple railways in order to balance rail capacity upgrades, minimize
community impacts and ensure that economic benefits occur.
. 19
The Municipality shall be pro-active in identifying, planning and protecting rail corridors and yards
for their optimal use together with the Railways. The Municipality shall coordinate development
approvals with the Railways that also require rail regulatory approvals to increase awareness
regarding the railway legislation, regulatory and operating environment.
. 20
Safety at road/highway and railway crossings is a concern and planning is necessary to consider
alternatives to creating new grade crossings, including upgrading and improving safety at existing
crossings and grade-separated crossings.
. 21
Consultation with the Railways shall be required when a potential development is proposed for a
a) Development or redevelopment proposals in proximity to rail facilities or for proposals for
rail-serviced industrial parks;
b) Road and utility Infrastructure works which may affect a rail facility;
c) Transportation plans that incorporate freight transportation issues; and
d) All new, expanded or modified rail facilities.
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. 22
Proposed developments which may be adversely affected by
noise, dust and fumes from roadways and railways should be
encouraged to locate where there is adequate separation from
these corridors and/or to incorporate sound barriers or
landscaped buffers to mitigate these impacts.
. 23
Property owners should be informed of any required mitigation
measures to ensure proximity issues are addressed now and into
the future. Notification of rail operation legal agreements and
caveats registered on Land title shall be provided to future
property owners.
. 24
Development review of residential or other sensitive land uses
proposed within an influence area should include noise and
vibration and other emissions studies to assess the suitability of
the proposed use and to recommend mitigation requirements for
development in close proximity to rail facilities and for significant
rail facility expansions that bring rail activities closer to sensitive
land uses.
. 25
Sensitive land uses proposed adjacent to railway corridors shall be
buffered and/or separated through setbacks, fencing, site grading,
berms and landscaping to prevent adverse effects from noise,
vibration, odour, fumes, and to promote safety. (ie site access and
crossing reviews, setbacks, sightlines). Building setbacks and
berms are intended to provide protective buffers and barriers to
reduce the risks from a train derailment or other incidents and
also to provide some noise and vibration attenuation.
. 26
The Rural Municipality, together with the Railways, shall strive to improve information-sharing
regarding existing and future planning effort through early consultations in advance of proposed
land use or transportation changes, projects or works. The Municipality shall request notification
from the Railways, to assist landowners and other stakeholders with implementing appropriate
mitigation measure when new a proposal for new rail facilities, or significant expansions to existing
facilities, are located in proximity to existing sensitive development. The Rural Municipality should
consult with the railways regarding proposed land development and/or infrastructure projects
which may have impacts on existing drainage patterns. Similarly, the railways should consult with
the Municipality where facility expansions or changes may impact drainage patterns to adjacent
uses.
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Objectives
To identify lands which are suitable for industrial or commercial activities in appropriate rural locations
which do not require a full range of municipal services.
To encourage industrial uses to locate where they will minimize potential land use conflicts to existing and
future land uses in the area.
To guide commercial development to areas where it is most appropriate and away from high quality
agricultural land and environmentally sensitive areas.
To market the locational advantages of the Municipality and the region as a premium choice for
industrial and commercial development.
3.8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Commercial Policies
. 1
Commercial developments should be encouraged to locate at appropriate locations where it is
possible to consolidate access to major roadways and Provincial highways via the municipal road
system. The Plan encourages a variety of highway commercial development that is well planned
for occupancy by highway commercial uses which serve the regional economy.
. 2
Commercial uses which primarily serve the traveling public shall be encouraged to locate where
there is access available from major roadways, including provincial roads and provincial highways if
appropriate. Commercial developments shall be subject to the transportation policies in Section
3.7.
. 3
Commercial development shall provide a high quality, visually attractive environment regarding
signs, landscaping, buffers, and vegetation, building design, outdoor storage and parking areas.
. 4
A comprehensive development review process will be followed by the Rural Municipality and a
Concept Plan shall be completed by any person proposing to rezone, subdivide, or re-subdivide
land for commercial development prior to consideration of an application by Council. The review
shall address all matters of land use integration, potential conflict mitigation and the provision of
services to the development. Refer to the Development Review Criteria in Appendix "C" and the
sample development proposal in Appendix "D."
. 5
Commercial lot sizes shall permit effective functioning of waste disposal systems, provide
separation in order to minimize hazards such as fire and provide an adequate protective buffer to
neighbouring uses. Commercial activities that are dependent upon an abundant water supply and
which may affect ground water resources must address water issues prior to locating in rural areas
without waterline infrastructure.
. 6
Home Based occupations shall be encouraged throughout the Rural Municipality as a valuable
contribution to the regional economy. Home-based businesses shall be accommodated provided
that they are clearly secondary to the principal residential use of the dwelling and are compatible
with and do not change the character of the surrounding areas.
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. 7
The Zoning Bylaw may establish procedures and conditions to ensure commercial development is
compatible with surrounding uses, the natural environment and has access to the primary rural
transportation network.
Industrial Policies
. 8
The Plan encourages a variety of industrial development which is non-polluting and is
complementary to other uses by providing larger lots with limited infrastructure for industrial uses
which serve the agricultural, resource extraction or transportation sectors including rural industrial
parks.
. 9
New industrial activities and uses shall be directed to locations that have good access to highway
networks access or to the primary rural transportation network. The "Future Land Use Plan" in
Appendix "A" indicates potential industrial land development areas Agricultural and Resource
related industrial development may be located in appropriate rural areas of the Municipality.
. 10
Industrial development shall be concentrated in a minimal number
of separate locations or nodes where transportation infrastructure
and servicing provision is sufficient for the projected use/intensity
and these nodes may provide market benefits by locating an
industrial activity adjacent to other complementary enterprises.
. 11
Industrial developments shall be subject to the transportation
policies in Section 3.7.
. 12
A comprehensive development review process will be followed by
the Rural Municipality and a Concept Plan shall be completed by any
person proposing to rezone, subdivide, or re-subdivide land for
industrial development prior to consideration of an application by
Council. The review shall address all matters of land use integration,
potential conflict mitigation and the provision of services to the
development. Refer to the Development Review Criteria in Appendix
"C" and the sample development proposal in Appendix "D."
. 13
Industrial lot sizes shall permit effective functioning of waste
disposal systems, provide separation in order to minimize hazards
such as fire and provide an adequate protective buffer to
neighbouring uses. Industries that are dependent upon an abundant
water supply and which may affect ground water resources must
address water issues prior to locating in rural areas.
. 14
To minimize the encroachment of incompatible lands near industrial
activities, adjacent lands shall be setback from these existing
facilities and any planned future expansion.
. 15
Care shall be taken in the siting of industrial and intensive agricultural or natural resource uses that
normally create very significant land use conflicts with regard to noise, vibration, smoke, dust,
odor or potential environmental contamination. Such uses shall be encouraged to find a location
that maximizes separation distances from residential areas.
. 16
Industrial uses which are likely to be unsightly due to the nature of the industrial operations,
exterior storage, or type of building or structures, shall generally be discouraged from locating
along the highway approaches and entrance roadways into the City of Francis. If such uses are
proposed in these areas, special landscape buffer or other mitigation measures shall be taken to
screen these industrial uses from view.
. 17
Industrial uses exhibiting high potential for conflict with adjacent lands and necessitating distance
separation as the sole means of mitigating these conflicts shall be located in isolated areas as
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Objectives
To prepare a revised regional fire protection and emergency services plan.
To work with the surrounding municipalities in developing required emergency service infrastructure
on a regional delivery basis.
To coordinate Emergency Response planning with adjacent and surrounding municipalities
To prepare and educate residents of the region on the need for including emergency planning in the
day-to -day lifestyle activities.
required by Provincial regulations. These industries include but are not limited to landfill sites,
sewage lagoons, ethanol plants, transformer stations, and anhydrous ammonia storage and
distribution centres.
. 18
Where areas are designated for industrial development, the Zoning Bylaw may establish;
a) Special limitations and conditions for potentially incompatible uses, including residences,
within a specified distance of the designated area, and
b) Procedures and conditions to ensure rural industrial development is compatible with
surrounding uses and the natural environment.
Hazardous Uses Policies
. 19
Hazardous industries shall be required to locate in, or adjacent to, areas of concentrated industrial
use or in new industrial parks.
. 20
Hazardous industries must be approved by applicable Provincial and Federal environmental
agencies and provide clear evidence of compliance with The Saskatchewan Fire Code, The
Environmental Management and Protection Act, The Dangerous Goods Transportation Act, The Fire
Prevention Act, the National Building Code, and other applicable codes and standards.
. 21
Facilities or developments, which manufacture, handle, store or distribute hazardous materials,
will be governed by the following:
a) Facilities shall not be located closer to dwellings than permitted or recommended by the
Saskatchewan Environment;
b) Anhydrous ammonia facilities shall be located a minimum of 100 meters from Provincial
highways and municipal road ways;
c) Where new development or expansion of a potentially hazardous use is proposed,
information may be required relating to the nature of any potential discharges into the air,
soil or water, the nature of outside storage requirements, the compatibility of surrounding
land uses, and plans for buffering such activities from adjacent uses; and
d) In instances where the risk is severe, development may be directed to a more suitable rural
location.
3.9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING
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Emergency Response Policies
. 1
Public safety and health requirements shall guide all development. The Rural Municipality shall
ensure that Emergency Response Plans are current and reflect changes in land use or activities.
. 2
Emergency planning needs to be undertaken before an event to identify risk and to research risk
reduction measures that lower the probability of an event even occurring. An understood and
practiced plan needs to be maintained.
. 3
The Rural Municipality of Francis will cooperate with adjacent municipalities in working with
existing emergency planning and response agencies in the region. The objective will be to
participate in the planning and integration of a Regional Emergency Response Plan which is
mutually supportive, but reduces unnecessary duplication of resources.
. 4
An Emergency Response Plan for the Rural Municipality will be coordinated with all federal and
provincial programs and policies and supportive of other urban and rural municipalities within the
region.
Wildfire Hazard Areas
. 5
Development in prairie wildfire hazard areas should be undertaken with precautions intended to
minimize the risk of damage to property caused by wildfires. Development should utilize the
following guidelines:
a) Building sites should avoid steep coulees that may accumulate fire fuel and funnel winds.
b) Developers of new Country Residential subdivisions in wildfire interface areas should consider
the integration of trails, roads, and cleared park land around development which may serve
as fire breaks, and/or provide vehicle access routes to facilitate fire suppression in interface
areas.
c) Fuel reduced buffers around homes are encouraged. Integration of a defensible space around
a building should include adequate vehicle access, and access to a reliable water supply
available to firefighters.
d) Building design and construction shall be generally consistent with the standards of the
National Fire Protection Association. (Standard for Protection of Life and Property from
Wildfire).
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Objectives
To protect and promote the Wascana Creek and all watercourses as wildlife habitat and riparian
areas which should be incorporated into surrounding development in a complementary manner.
To promote recreational opportunities and access to natural areas throughout the Rural
Municipality and region.
To ensure developments are located and designed to conserve and compliment natural areas.
To ensure that all environmental information is provided when new developments and
subdivisions are proposed.
To acknowledge and protect natural areas, environmental features and systems, significant
archaeological, historical, and other cultural sites from incompatible development.
To prohibit any encroachment on environmental or municipal reserve lands, except those permitted
under The Dedicated Land Regulations.
3.10 OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES AND HERITAGE RESOURCES
Conservation Policies
. 1
Public access to natural areas and wildlife habitat will be encouraged, where feasible, to foster
appreciation for and enjoyment of nature, but such access should not lead to levels of activity
which will exceed the capability of the area to sustain the integrity of the ecosystem. In cases
where private lands are involved, access to these areas will be subject to the approval of
landowners.
. 2
The Rural Municipality will work with Provincial Ministries and agencies to manage:
a) Critical Wildlife Habitat and rare or endangered species; or
b) Wetlands and sensitive environment.
. 3
Natural areas and habitats shall be protected from incompatible or potentially incompatible uses
where:
a) Rare or endangered flora and fauna have received Provincial designation and protection;
b) Lands designated under the Wildlife Habitat Protection Act, and amendments;
c) Private lands that have been voluntarily protected by landowners or
d) Lands which may be designated under a variety of other environmental protection
legislation or policy.
. 4
Development in environmentally sensitive areas shall generally include compatible agriculture and
resource activities, outdoor passive type recreation, wildlife and wildfowl conservation projects,
and water management projects which would not adversely affect the ecological integrity of the
area.
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. 5
All development which may be permitted shall undertake to manage, protect and enhance the
environmental sensitive area with no net loss to ecosystem integrity. Uses abutting such areas may
be required to comply with setbacks or establish buffers.
. 6
Natural areas and sensitive environmental areas are identified on Map 5. Environmentally
Sensitive Areas-Slope Stability in Appendix B. These areas shall be protected where development
may create potential to stress the environment, by managing these activities in the Zoning Bylaw.
When development is proposed in these areas an assessment of the potential impact on natural
resources prepared by qualified environmental professionals may be required as part of the
development proposal.
. 7
Development proposed in areas designated as Conservation districts
or in areas of the Municipality that have been identified as
environmentally significant, shall meet all requisite government
department requirements including but not limited to the
Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment and the Health Region.
. 8
When reviewing any development proposal, an attempt shall be
made:
a) To provide for minimum loss of habitat by retaining natural
vegetation and watercourses;
b) Providing continuous wildlife corridors;
c) Conserving habitat for rare and endangered species; and
d) Providing landscaping, naturalization or otherwise mitigating
the loss of natural habitat where such habitat loss is necessary
in the context of a desirable development.
. 9
Surveys of landscapes, soils, vegetation, and wildlife should be
reviewed. If sensitive features are identified (coulees, wetlands,
riparian areas) the development shall be modified to avoid these
areas. If avoidance is impossible, mitigative strategies shall be
developed in consultation with environmental managers.
Outdoor Recreational Policies
. 10
Areas with high recreational capability, interesting and/or rare
natural features and shall be conserved for outdoor recreation and related uses. All development
shall be compatible with recreational development and shall consider the impacts on the Provincial
Parks and conservation areas.
. 11
Existing outdoor recreational uses and areas shall be protected from incompatible or potentially
incompatible land uses, which may threaten their integrity and/or operation.
. 12
Potential Recreational sites and activities shall be compatible with the existing and adjacent land
uses. Proposed recreational developments will be encouraged to carefully match the activity and
its intensity to the capability of the land and its ability to sustain the use over an extended period.
Proposed recreational development shall not preclude access to and use of public resources (i.e.
trail systems).
. 13
Recreational land uses and activities adjacent to parks or recreation areas shall be limited to those
which would not detract or degrade the primary function from public enjoyment. Off-road all-
terrain vehicles shall be restricted to established path and trails on public lands.
. 14
The Rural Municipality will co-operate with other jurisdictions and operators to encourage a
diversity of eco-tourism recreation opportunities and facilities within the Rural Municipality. The
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Municipality, in conjunction with other jurisdictions, will encourage and support co-operative
planning to ensure the sustainable use of the municipality's environmentally sensitive areas.
. 15
The Rural Municipality shall work with private sector developers and Provincial agencies to
encourage and facilitate the development of new, or the renewal of existing recreational facilities
and parks to broaden the recreational activities available for residents and visitors of the region.
. 16
The Rural Municipality may consider allocating some of its cash-in-lieu funds from the municipal
reserve fund for the purposes of assembling and developing regional recreational land and
amenities or facilities within the region.
Heritage Resource Policies
. 17
The identification of heritage resources shall be encouraged within the Rural Municipality. The
Municipality shall work with community stakeholders to identify and assess the importance of
natural, heritage sites and areas within the district. At the request of owners, and in accordance
with The Heritage Properties Act, 1980, and amendments,
significant historic sites and architectural features shall be
designated and suitably recognized.
. 18
Heritage resources shall be protected where:
a) Buildings or landscapes have received municipal and/or
Provincial heritage designation;
b) Buildings or landscapes are in the process of receiving or are
being considered for Municipal and/or Provincial heritage
designation; and
c) Buildings or landscapes have been developed and operate as
heritage sites.
. 19
Sites with potential for significant heritage resources will be
referenced in a Heritage Resource Overlay District to ensure the
protection of these resources when these lands may be affected by
development. When development is proposed in these areas an
assessment of the potential impact on human heritage resources
prepared by qualified environmental professionals shall be
required as part of the development proposal.
. 20
Existing heritage resources shall be protected from incompatible or
potentially incompatible land uses, which may threaten their
integrity or operation. Where a land development is proposed in
an area of the Rural Municipality that has been identified as a
heritage sensitive area or an area containing potential heritage
resources, the Municipality will refer the proposal to the Resources Unit of the Heritage Branch to
determine if a Heritage Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) is required pursuant to The Heritage
Properties Act.
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Objectives
To promote inter-municipal partnerships, public engagement and community based leadership to
improve institutional services and amenities for residents of the region.
To cooperate with adjacent municipalities to ensure a full range of institutional, public and
community services in areas of education, health and spiritual development are available for the
rural residents of the district.
Municipal and Environmental Reserve
. 21
Where a natural or heritage resource is deemed significant to the Rural Municipality, the district or
any Provincial or Federal department or agency, The Rural Municipality may encourage the
designation of such resources for conservation and management.
. 22
Subdivision applicants will be required to dedicate the full amount of Municipal Reserve owing in
the forms provided for in The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
. 23
Subdivision applicants will be required to dedicate, as environmental reserve, all lands in an area
to be subdivided that can be defined as Environmental Reserve in accordance with the provisions
of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 In some instances the approving authority may
consider conservation easements in place of environmental reserves.
. 24
Where development is proposed adjacent to a watercourse, the Municipality will request the
subdivision approving authority to dedicate Municipal or Environmental reserve as appropriate to
protect sensitive areas and ensure continued public access to these areas.
3.11 COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Service Policies
. 1
The Rural Municipality will support the development and joint-use of institutional, health,
recreational, spiritual and cultural facilities for the benefit of the Municipality and region.
. 2
The Rural Municipality will strive to recognize and respond to the need of a growing community
and work with various organizations, business leaders, other public institutions, non-governmental
organizations, community groups, residents and community volunteers to determine these needs
and the best methods to provide and maintain needed community facilities and programs.
. 3
The Rural Municipality shall work with business, agriculture and industry, non-governmental
organizations, community groups, conservation authorities, educational and economic
development agencies, other municipalities and First Nations, and representatives of other levels
of government to:
a) Initiate inter-community cooperation to coordinate the efficient provision of services &
infrastructure;
b) Promote environmentally & economically sustainable developments;
c) Stimulate population growth to support social-economic development; and
d) Coordinate local and senior government economic and social development initiatives.
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Objectives
To acknowledge and protect natural, environmental features, and systems within the Rural
Municipality.
To assist the implementation of the recommendations of Watershed Plans
To prevent injury and loss of life, and to minimize the potential for property damage where there
are natural hazard lands.
To restrict development in areas that are considered hazardous for development for reasons of
ground instability, erosion, flooding, or other environmental hazards.
To extend the responsibility for sound environmental management to property owners and
developers.
3.12 NATURAL HAZARD LANDS: SLOPE INSTABILITY, DRAINAGE AND FLOOD RISK
Natural Hazards Land Policies
. 1
Natural Hazard lands include the following:
a) Lands subject to flooding including all lands which would be flooded by the 1:500 year flood
event or in any flood prone area unless the development is above the elevation representing
the 1:500 year return frequency flood event and necessary freeboard; or
b) Lands subject to slope instability or erosion; or
c) Lands in areas prone to with drainage issues based upon historical information and specific
site analysis rather than mapping.
. 2
Long-term prosperity, environmental health, and social well-being depend on reducing the
potential for public cost or risk to residents or properties. Development shall be directed away
from areas of natural hazards where there is potential risk to public health or safety.
. 3
The Plan identifies areas where natural hazardous conditions may exist to ensure that the
developer and/or property owner reasonably assess the hazards relative to the proposed
development. The development of structures on hazard land may be authorized only in
accordance with recommended preventative mitigation measures which eliminate the risk or
reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
. 4
Areas where there is potential for Natural Hazard conditions will be identified in an Overlay Area
(Flood Hazard, Slope Instability) to ensure the protection of these resources when these lands may
be affected by development.
. 5
Development shall be prohibited on lands, which because of their physical characteristics in
combination with their location, present substantial risk to property and person. The development
standards and permitted uses for the Natural Hazard Overlay Areas will be provided in The Zoning
Bylaw.
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. 6
Developers will be required to provide professional, certified environmental, geotechnical,
hydrological reports to address development hazards and may require a preliminary analysis by a
professional engineer or environmental scientist to identify which hazards may exist in the area of
a proposed development. Council may refuse to authorize development of structures on such land
or may authorize such developments only in accordance with recommended preventative
mitigation measures which eliminate the risk or reduce the risk to an acceptable level and remedial
measures.
. 7
It may not be practical or desirable for economic or social reasons to restrict certain development
in hazard areas. Developments shall, however, be carefully controlled and planned to ensure that
they are compatible with the risks or that the hazard has been eliminated or protected against. In
these instances, the following criteria shall be applied:
a) Proposed developments shall not obstruct, increase or otherwise adversely alter water and
flood flows and velocities;
b) There shall be no added risk to life, health or personal safety;
c) Structures and services must be protected against flood
damage and shall be fully functional during hazard
conditions;
d) Activities which alter existing slopes and may accelerate or
promote erosion or bank instability shall be prohibited,
unless appropriate mitigation measures are taken to
minimize the potential of such erosion or bank instability;
and
e) Existing tree and vegetation cover shall be preserved where
appropriate to reduce erosion and maintain bank stability.
Unstable Slope Area Policies
. 8
No new development shall be permitted in any potential unstable
slope area without undertaking erosion and/or slope stability
investigations to address the interests of the Rural Municipality and
to ensure that the developer and/or property owner reasonably
assess the hazards relative to the proposed development.
. 9
Development and activities shall be avoided where the risk of
unmitigated erosion or slope failure exists, where there is the
potential to cause erosion or increase the potential for erosion or
slope instability on the site or elsewhere, and, when possible, to
minimize the potential impacts of slope instability on municipal
services and infrastructure.
. 10
Developers and property owners shall commission sufficient,
professional engineering investigations to reasonably assess erosion and slope failure potential
and to understand that they also share in and accept all residual risks and liabilities associated with
development where hazard slopes exist.
. 11
Erosion and slope stability investigations will be undertaken by qualified engineering disciplines to
indicate whether the site is suitable for the proposed development and outlines suitable mitigating
measures and documents residual hazard.
. 12
The Rural Municipality, in addressing the hazards associated with erosion and slope instability
shall:
a) Require investigations as part of an application for subdivision and/or development;
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b) Establish the objectives of scientific and engineering investigations in relation to such
applications;
c) Reasonably ensure, using current and future technical, administrative, and legal means, that
the hazards and potential long-term costs associated with potential erosion and slope failure
can, and will, be born fairly by all parties including the proponent and/or the future owner;
and
d) Ensure that future owners are informed, acknowledge the inherent risks, undertake
reasonable investigations, and accept liability for development undertaken on land where
slope instability is a concern.
Surface Water and Drainage
. 13
Adequate surface water drainage will be required throughout the
Rural Municipality and on new development sites to avoid flooding,
erosion and pollutions. Consideration shall be given to the
ecological, wildlife habitat and drainage effects of development,
including the upstream and downstream implications.
. 14
Where an area has been previously or exhibits potential for poor
drainage (sloughs) due to snowmelt or prolonged rainfall events, all
proposed building sites shall be located away from these areas
whenever possible. Otherwise, the proponent shall provide a
suitable amount of fill at the building site to provide a satisfactory
level of protection for the buildings.
. 15
Unauthorized drainage of surface water runoff from any land
throughout the Rural Municipality shall be prohibited. Water
courses shall not be filled or altered without the prior approval of
the
Saskatchewan
Watershed
Authority,
Ministry
of
the
Environment or appropriate Agencies and the Rural Municipality of
Francis. New developments and subdivisions which are adjacent to
water courses shall be developed to minimize erosion and to
maximize water quality.
Flood Hazard Lands
. 16
Development will be restricted in the flood plain to protect against
the loss of life and to minimize property damage associated with flooding events. Flood prone
lands will generally be limited to agricultural, park and open space recreational uses.
. 17
For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
a) Flood Hazard - the flood hazard is the 1:500 peak flow for riverine systems, and the
higher of the 1:500 peak calm level or the 1:100 peak calm level with a 1:5 wind from
the most critical direction for most lakes.
b) Estimated Peak Water Level (EPWL) - the flood level associated with the Flood Hazard.
c) Safe Building Elevation: (SBE) the EPWL plus a freeboard, usually 0.5 m, to allow for
uncertainties in the calculations, and for other possible hazards such as ice shove, ice jams,
and erosion.
. 18
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, Sask Water, or other appropriate government or private
sector consultants will be utilized as a source of technical advice regarding flood levels and flood
proofing techniques. Development proposals in flood plain areas shall be referred to Saskatchewan
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Watershed Authority or responsible Agency, for review prior to approval. A site specific legal land
survey including contour lines provided by the proponent at the time of proposed development.
. 19
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority or Responsible Agency, may provide comment on
whether there is potential for a flood hazard, and if so providing the flood hazard flow. This
includes:
a) All commercial, industrial and multi-parcel residential subdivisions adjacent to rivers and
streams;
b) Any Rural Single Residential subdivision where there is no good downstream hydraulic
control section;
c) Subdivisions adjacent to lakes or wetlands in southern Saskatchewan for which there is no
information on the lake bathymetry or outlet characteristics.
. 20
In these cases, the proponent will be required to retain a qualified professional engineer (in
hydraulic engineering) to calculate the Estimated Peak Water Level (EPWL) corresponding to the
Flood Hazard Flow. Commercial, industrial, and multi-residential subdivision proposals represent a
significant level of investment and potential for development at risk..
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Section 4: Implementation and Action Plans
Plans are only as good as their implementation. These Action Plans provide guidance and a framework for
ongoing dedication through municipal influence and community engagement to fulfill this Plan's objectives.
4.1 MAKING THINGS HAPPEN
Successful implementation of this Plan depends to a large degree on whether its policies can guide local
development and action in a variety of contexts over the next fifteen years. This Section contains policies to ensure
that planning is sensitive to local conditions in specific locations of the Municipality, while at the same time
advancing the Plan's core principles and building on its broad objectives.
To achieve the goals set out in this Official Community Plan, a clear plan of action or implementation strategy is
required. The following tables have been included to provide a checklist of the key action items that will need to
be completed to help the Municipality achieve its goals outlined in the Plan. Each action item relates to policy
statements included in the Plan and will require an Implementation Committee to be established to prioritize the
action items. The action items should be reviewed regularly to monitor progress and to determine if changes are
required.
4.2 THE PLAN GUIDES ACTION
As a statutory document for guiding development and land use in the Rural Municipality, the Plan gives direction
to Council on their day-do-day decision making. The Plan's land use policy areas
illustrated in the Future Land Use Plan "Appendix A" provides geographic references
for the Municipality's policies. If the Municipality is to move closer to the future
envisioned by the Plan, the Plan must guide other related decisions of Council. The
Planning and Development Act, 2007 requires that:
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Municipal bylaws and public works will conform to this Plan;
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The decisions and actions of Council and staff, including public
investment in services, service delivery and infrastructure, will be guided by
this Plan; and
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Implementation plans, strategies and guidelines, consistent with this Plan
will be adopted, identifying priorities, detailed strategies, guidelines and
actions, to advance the vision, goals and objectives of this Plan.
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4.3 THE FUTURE IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
A community is successful when all sectors cooperate with their time, effort and resources to enhance the quality
of life in the greater community or district. The Municipality can lead by example with engaged and informed
residents to successfully guide future, measured by the accomplishments made in managing agricultural
diversification, environmental stewardship, economic development, community service provision, population
growth, and the overall lifestyle available in the Municipality. To achieve the goals and objectives of this Plan, the
Rural Municipality of Francis will advocate for provincial partnerships and technical assistance to deliver services
and programs for sustainable agricultural, economic, and community development.
Community Development
IMPLEMENTATION
Action Item
Priority
Key Participants
Consult with the residents of the Municipality on
Growth options
Medium Term
All Residents
Develop further opportunities for Ratepayers and
surrounding community to have input into the review
of the OCP and ZB
Ongoing
All Stakeholders
Land Use Planning
Land Use Planning
IMPLEMENTATION
Action Item
Priority
Key Participants
Work with the adjacent urban and rural municipalities
to assist in the development of a complementary
planning review process
Medium Term
RM and adjacent municipalities
Work with adjacent municipalities outside of the RM
of Francis to develop complementary intermunicipal
plans
Medium Term
All Adjacent Municipalities'
Economic Development
IMPLEMENTATION
Action Item
Priority
Key Participants
Work with the adjacent municipalities on Partnerships
to promote the regions assets
On Going
City of Weyburn and surrounding
urban and rural municipalities
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Residential Options
Land Use Planning
IMPLEMENTATION
Action Item
Priority
Key Participants
Review Residential policies
Medium Term
Council, Residents and Planner
Environmental Management
IMPLEMENTATION
Action Item
Priority
Key Participants
Work with Saskatchewan Watershed Authority or
responsible Agencies on reviewing drainage plans for
creeks, all water bodies and flood plains
Medium Term
SWA, Council and adjacent
municipalities
Transportation Planning
Land Use Planning
IMPLEMENTATION
Action Item
Priority
Key Participants
Work with Ministry of Highways and adjacent
municipalities on an overall transportation strategy for
the region
High
All participating Municipalities and
relevant agencies
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Section 5: Inter-Jurisdictional Cooperation
5.1 INTRODUCTION
Development pressures exist on lands adjacent to urban Municipalities. While these developments have potential
benefit for all Municipalities, there is concern that servicing and development standards be applied consistently.
There is need to encourage orderly and timely development on the fringe areas to ensure that all future
development potential or servicing needs are not compromised and that boundaries can be altered if required to
address these needs.
5.2 INTER-MUNICIPAL COOPERATION
Inter-Municipal agreements shall be pursued to ensure that local and regional growth issues are addressed
proactively. A coordinated, integrated and comprehensive approach shall be used when dealing with planning
matters within the Municipality, or which cross municipal boundaries, including:
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Managing and/or promoting growth and
development;
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Managing natural heritage, water, agricultural,
mineral, and cultural heritage and archaeological
resources;
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Infrastructure, public service facilities and waste
management systems;
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Ecosystem, shoreline and watershed related issues;
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Natural and human-made hazards; and
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Population, housing and employment projections, based on regional market areas.
Consultation is a key component of the Inter-municipal cooperation policy and it is expected that all jurisdictions
will incorporate realistic growth and land use requirements in their respective OCPs and that they be reviewed
with input from all jurisdictions.
Inter-Municipal cooperation and public/private sector initiatives that focus on a cooperative approach to providing
cost efficient services that optimize the Municipality's financial and infrastructure resources shall be encouraged.
The capital works program and public improvements are an important implementation tool in one Municipality
may influence the location of future development and growth through the provision of municipal services to land.
5.3 REVENUE SHARING
Inter-Municipal revenue sharing and other agreements to equitably share costs and benefits of future
development in the region shall be encouraged.
Revenue sharing shall be explored where there are significant opportunities to promote and enhance development
and growth within the region by working together in a cooperative manner, when any "regional type" business or
development is considering this region that will provide benefit to a number of individual Municipalities. All tax-
sharing arrangements will be negotiated on fair and equitable basis with respect to: recovery of capital
investment, land use development standards, and negotiating compatible servicing agreements.
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5.4 ANNEXATION
The periodic need for urban expansion through the annexation process should be a logical and consistent with the
policies of this Plan and the annexing Municipality. Annexation shall be undertaken in a positive, orderly, timely
and agreed-upon process where there is a clear and present need and development is expected to occur within a
five (5) year period. Municipalities should avoid a large and complex annexation in favour of annexations involving
smaller amounts of land occurring on an as-needed basis.
Where it is necessary to expand the boundaries of an existing urban municipality, community expansion should
occur on a logical basis and should be well-integrated with the existing community structure and directed away
from large acreages of prime farmland and livestock operations.
The need for community expansion should address the timely conversion of rural land for urban expansion in areas
adjacent to urban municipalities in order to protect existing rural land uses from premature conversion to urban
forms of development where the timing of urban expansion is uncertain. Annexation shall follow legal boundaries
or natural features to avoid creating a fragmented pattern of land ownership and should, through the for future
boundary expansions in order to ensure consistent planning, cost effective and efficient service delivery and good
governance for residents on the municipal fringe.
Development and land use patterns which are adjacent or in proximity to urban areas that would hinder the
expansion of these areas, or which may have negative effects on future urban design and/ or densities, will be
discouraged. As stated in the inter-Municipal Cooperation policy, the Rural Municipality will ensure that areas
around the urban centre's will be designated for complementary development and it is expected that all
municipalities will consult with each other prior to any annexation.
In the event of annexation where land is not currently serviced, the Town or Village may enter into an agreement
to compensate the Rural Municipality for the existing municipal portion of property taxes on a descending scale.
The annexation should not dramatically alter the taxes collected from agricultural lands in the annexation area
simply because of annexation. Where annexation involves existing developments such industrial or commercial
tax-loss compensation will be determined based on current accepted rates.
5.5 TREATY LAND ENTITLEMENTS AND SPECIFIC CLAIMS
Where land within the Municipality has been purchased by a First Nations Band and it is pursuing "reserve" status
through either the Treaty Land Entitlement process or the Specific Claims process, to encourage compatible
development. Council will offer to meet with the Band Council of the First Nation proposing the reserve to discuss,
and if possible, negotiate shared services, compatible bylaws and other matter of mutual interest.
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Council shall encourage the Band Council to enter into an agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) with the
Municipality to achieve complementary Band Bylaws by adopting a Land Use Code or other land use Bylaws similar
to the provisions of the RM's Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, as well as achieve continuity or sharing of
public services.
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Section 6: Administration
6.1 PLANNING TOOLS
This Section outlines the variety of traditional tools Municipality have available to make things happen. The
Planning and Development Act, 2007 provides the authority that governs plans of subdivision, zoning bylaws,
servicing agreement, development levies and review processes to ensure that the Plan is effective over the long
term.
6.2 DEFINITIONS
The definitions contained in the RM of Francis Zoning Bylaw shall apply to this Official Community Plan.
6.3 ADOPTION OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Adoption of this Official Community Plan by the Rural Municipality will give it the force of law. Once adopted, no
development or land use change may be carried out within the area affected by the Official Community Plan that is
inconsistent or at variance with the proposals or policies set out in the Official Community Plan.
By setting out goals, objectives, and policies, the Official Community Plan will provide guidance for the Rural
Municipality in making decisions regarding land use, zoning, servicing extension, subdivisions and development in
general. These decisions must be made in conformity with
the stated objectives and policies to ensure that the goals
for the future development of the Municipality will be
achieved.
The application of the Official Community Plan policies is
illustrated in the Future Land Use Plan contained in
"Appendix A." This Plan is intended to illustrate the
locations of the major land use designations within the
Rural Municipality of Francis. This "map" should not be
interpreted in isolation without consideration of the
balance of the Official Community Plan. The Land use
designations have been determined by a number of factors
including existing patterns of land use, projected land needs, resource areas, natural attributes and man-made
features.
The Official Community Plan will be implemented, in part; by the development-related decisions that will be made
in the future; however, the two most important tools available for guiding the future development of the
Municipality are the Zoning Bylaw and the subdivision process, including associated agreements.
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6.4 ADOPTION OF MUNICIPAL ZONING BYLAWS
Following the adoption of the Official Community Plan, the Rural Municipality of Francis is required to enact a
Zoning Bylaw which will set out specific regulations for land use and development:
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The Zoning Bylaw must generally conform to the Official Community Plan and future land use
and development shall be consistent with the goals and objectives of this Plan;
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Future development will avoid land uses conflict and meet minimum standards to maintain the
amenity of the Municipality;
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Zoning Bylaws designate areas for certain types of development. Permitted and discretionary
uses and development standards are prescribed for each zone.
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Development will be consistent with the physical opportunities of the land and of reasonable
engineering solutions;
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Undue demand shall not be placed on the Municipality for services, such as roads, parking,
water, sewers, waste disposal, and open space;
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The objectives and policies in the Official Community Plan provide guidance to Council when
preparing the Zoning Bylaw or considering an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw.
The Planning and Development Act, 2007, requires the Municipality to adopt a Zoning Bylaw in conjunction with
the Official Community Plan. The Zoning Bylaw will be used to implement the policies and achieve the objectives of
this Plan by prescribing the uses of land, buildings or other improvements that will be allowed in the different
zoning districts established in the Municipality. In addition, the Zoning Bylaw regulates how these uses may be
carried out and the standards that developments must meet.
The Zoning Bylaw provides the Rural Municipality with actual control
over land use and the types of development and uses allowed in each
land use district. The associated supplementary requirements and
development standards will be specified in the Zoning Bylaw respecting
building setbacks, parking, loading, landscaping, signage, buffering and
all other relevant standards proscribed by the Rural Municipality from
time to time.
To ensure that these regulations work to help achieve the stated goals
and objectives, the Bylaw itself must be consistent with the policies and
the intent of this Plan. In considering a Zoning Bylaw or an amendment,
the Municipality should refer to the policies contained in the Plan and the "Future Land Use Plan" (Appendix A), to
ensure that the development objectives of the Municipality are met.
6.5 CONTRACT ZONING, DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT ZONES
For purposes of accommodating a rezoning for unique development situations, Council may consider entering into
rezoning agreements, pursuant to provisions of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, for site specific
development based on the following guidelines:
The rezoning to permit the development will not unduly conflict with adjacent land uses that are
legally permitted uses within the proposed or adjacent zoning district;
The rezoning will be used to allow a specific use or range of uses contained within the zoning
district to which the land is being rezoned;
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The development or redevelopment of the site for the specific use will be of benefit to the
immediate area and the Municipality as a whole.
The use of these zoning tools does not undermine the intent of the Plan or any affected
legislation such as Condominium Act or Environment or Health regulations.
6.6 CONCEPT PLANS
Concept plans are reference plans, not policy plans. They represent design layout concepts prepared at the request
of the Municipal Council to provide direction for how new developments:
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Ensure the efficient provision of infrastructure services;
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Demonstrate how site development will be organized to ensure compatibility with adjoining land
uses and transportation systems; and
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Provide design features for special purposes such as landscaping, buffers, open space, pedestrian
and vehicular access.
6.7 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS
A Comprehensive Development Review shall be
completed by the planning staff forwarding or
presenting it to Council, by any person proposing to
rezone, subdivide, or re-subdivide land for multi-parcel
country residential, commercial or industrial purposes,.
The purpose of this review is to identify and address
social, environmental, health and economic issues
appropriately and to encourage the development of
high quality residential, commercial, and industrial
developments. This review proposes to address the
following topics:
Proposed land use(s) for various parts of the area;
The effect on adjacent land uses and integration of the natural landscape regarding the planning
and design of the area;
The location of, and access to, major transportation routes and utility corridors;
The provision of services respecting the planning for future infrastructure within the
Municipality;
Sustainable development and environmental management practices regarding surface and
groundwater resources, storm water management, flooding and protection of significant natural
areas;
Appropriate information specific to the particular land use (residential, commercial or industrial);
and
Proponents may be required to undertake and submit special studies as part of the approval
process for certain types of development proposals. Engineering or other professional studies
may be required including traffic studies to determine impacts upon the Municipality's road and
highway system, assessments of lands affected by flooding or slope hazards, endangered species,
heritage resources, potential for ground and surface water pollution, and general risk to health
and the environment.
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An example submission is contained in Appendix "D."
6.8 EXISTING AND NON-CONFORMING USES
Where land use is designated in the Plan which differs from existing use, the existing use will be allowed to
continue as a non-conforming use. However, any redevelopment of the parcel of land or expansion of the
conforming use will be required to comply with the land use designated in the Plan, unless otherwise approved by
Council under the provisions for non-conforming uses in the particular Zoning Bylaw.
6.9 DEVELOPMENT LEVIES AND AGREEMENTS
Council may provide for a Development Levy Bylaw as specified in Sections 169 to 170 of The Planning and
Development Act, 2007. Where a development is proposed that is of a greater density and requires the capital
upgrading of services beyond those originally provide for in the subdivision of the land, Council may by Bylaw,
provide for the recovery of those capital costs.
Council may adopt a Bylaw that specifies the circumstances when these direct or indirect levies will apply to the
development based on the additional capital costs for services created by that development. The Bylaw will
contain a schedule of the unit costs to be applied. Before adopting the Bylaw, Council will undertake studies
necessary to define the benefiting areas and the unit costs associated with required capital upgrading of off-site
services. The studies will be used to determine a fair level of development levy charges in relation to the
subdivision fees.
6.10 SERVICING AGREEMENTS
Council may establish fees for the collection of subdivision servicing charges that would be applied in a servicing
agreement at the time of subdivision in accordance with Section 172 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007,
at the time of subdivision approval to ensure that new subdivisions are developed to the standards of the
Municipality and to address other concerns specific to the proposed
subdivision.
Where Council requires a Servicing Agreement, the Agreement
becomes a condition of approval of a subdivision by the approving
authority. The Agreement will ensure that municipal standards are met
for capital works and ensure that such infrastructure development
costs are borne by the developer and his/her customers. A Servicing
Agreement will be required by all subdivision proponents. The
requirements, conditions and fees may vary depending upon service
needs
As an example: "Where a subdivision of land requires the installation or
improvement of municipal services such as sewer lines, streets or sidewalks within the subdivision, the developer
will be required to enter into a Servicing Agreement with the Rural Municipality to cover the installation or
improvements including, where necessary, charges to cover the costs of improvement or upgrading of off-site
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services. Council will, by resolution, establish the standards and requirements for such agreements and charges,
including the posting of performance bonds or letters of credit."
6.11 SUBDIVISION PROCESS
The Director of Community Planning for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs is currently the approving authority for
subdivisions in this Municipality. The Rural Municipality has input into the subdivision procedure:
The Municipality provides comments on all subdivision applications within the Municipality.
The Municipality has an impact on the subdivision process through the Zoning Bylaw, since no
subdivision can be approved that does not conform to the Zoning Bylaw. In the Zoning Bylaw,
the Municipality can establish the minimum area, width, or depth of lots, and other spatial and
land use standards. Zoning is intended to implement the Rural Municipality's development
policies, and to ensure that subdivisions contribute to achieve the long term goals of the
Municipality.
In order for the subdivision to be completed in a timely manner, it is advisable to consult with
the planning staff of the Municipality before submitting a subdivision proposal to Municipal
Affairs.
6.12 MONITORING PERFORMANCE
Review
The Official Community Plan is a document intended to guide decision making
over the long term and is not a static document that commits the Municipality
to an inflexible development policy. As new issues and concerns arise, or old
ones change, the Plan shall be revised to meet these changes. The "Plan" shall
be reviewed after five years and before ten years from the date of its adoption
by Council to evaluate the stated goals, objectives and policies as to their
relevancies.
The Official Community Plan must be kept up to date to ensure that the
document will deal with the real development issues facing the Rural
Municipality and the greater community. New implementation initiatives will
be needed and priorities will require adjustment in response to the varied and changing conditions in the
Municipality.
Amendment
On occasion land uses or developments may be proposed that do not conform to the Official Community Plan. The
Plan can be amended in accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to allow the new development
to proceed, however, before any amendment is made, the impact of the proposed change on the rest of the Plan
and the future development of the Municipality shall be examined. Any changes to the Plan or the Zoning Bylaw
shall be in the interest of the future development of the community as a whole. Through periodical review and
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amendment the Plan should serve as an effective guide for the Council to make decisions on the future
development of the Municipality.
Section 7: Repeal and Effective Date of Bylaw
MINISTERIAL APPROVAL
This Bylaw is adopted pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007, and shall come into force
on the date of final approval by the Minister of Government Relations.
COUNCIL READINGS AND ADOPTION
Introduction this
day of
2012
Read a first time this
day of
2012
Read a second time this
day of
2012
Read a third time this
day of
2012
Adoption of Bylaw this
day of
2012
_______________________________
REEVE
______________________________
ADMINISTRATOR
_ _
Tim Cheesman, MCIP, P.Ag
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Appendix "A" Future Land Concept Plans
MAP 1 FUTURE LAND USE PLAN FOR THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF FRANCIS
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Appendix "B" Reference Maps
MAP 1: RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
MAP 2: UTILITIES
MAP 3: TRANSPORTATION
MAP 4: AGRICULTURAL POTENTIAL SOIL CAPABILITY
MAP 5: ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS SLOPE INSTABILITY
MAP 6: AIR PHOTO MOSAIC
MAP 7: SHADED RELIEF WITH DRAINAGE
MAP 8: TERRAIN ELEVATION
MAP 9: MINERAL EXTRACTION (POTASH) DISPOSITIONS
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Section 8: Appendix "C" Development Review Criteria
1.1.1
When considering applications to rezone, subdivide, and develop land, Council shall
have regard to the following concerns:
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Conformity with the plan goals, objectives, and policies, and the zoning bylaw development
standards;
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The viability and necessity of the proposed use;
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The degree of prematurity (e.g., time, location, servicing, cost, municipal capabilities, etc.);
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The availability of alternative sites and buildings to accommodate the proposed
development to achieve the intent of this Official Community Plan and the Zoning Bylaw;
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The ability of the Rural Municipality to provide the required public utilities and to enter into
suitable servicing and development agreements, to ensure the costs do not outweigh the
benefits to all parties concerned;
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The compatibility and suitability of the proposed use with nearby land uses, existing and
preferred public utilities, the character of the area, and the environmental protection goals,
objectives, and policies;
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The effect of the proposed development on proposed municipal projects identified in this
bylaw, including municipal reserve and recreational policies;
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The effect compatibility and suitability of the proposed development on any wildlife
habitat, heritage or archaeological sensitive area. Where a proposal is located within an
identified environmentally sensitive area consultation with appropriate departments and
agencies is required to ensure effective environmental management; and
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Any additional reports, studies, development issues, resident concerns, provincial
comments, and public hearing submissions.
1.1.2
Prior to the consideration of a development or subdivision proposal, the council may
require an area Concept Plan be prepared. Where a Concept Plan is considered
necessary, the plan will consider the following:
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The location of proposed uses in relationship to adjacent and surrounding uses;
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Servicing requirements of the proposed subdivision or development (water quality and
quantity, sewage disposal, fire fighting capability, utilities);
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The types of developments proposed;
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Access, and the potential impacts on the road allowance, highway, road, or trail system and
traffic safety;
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The agricultural capability of the soils;
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Existing and future uses in the surrounding area;
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Development standards or design criteria which includes such aspects as parking,
disturbance of land, reclamation, landscaping, screening, storage, signage, and building
design and finish; and
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Any other matters which the Rural Municipal Council considers necessary.
1.1.3
Subdivision and development proposals shall not be approved where the proposal:
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Is detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the persons residing
or working in the area;
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Is injurious to, or incompatible with, existing or proposed developments or public utilities in
the vicinity;
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Involves, in council's opinion, prohibitively expensive public utility construction or municipal
maintenance and reclamation costs;
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Involves the refusal or a developer to enter into a servicing or development agreement; and
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Is not located, appropriately arranged or serviced on an environmentally protected site or
in an environmentally suitable manner.
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Appendix "D" Sample Development Proposal (Berlin Developments)
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SEDLEY
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VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 2. Utilities
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
TransGas Pipeline
SaskPower 230 kV
SaskPower 138 kV
SaskPower 25 kV Aboveground
Enbridge Oil Pipeline
TCPL, Gas Pipeline & Spectra Energy
Cochin Pipeline & Alliance Pipeline
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
¤
48
£
¤
35
£
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48
U
V
620
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
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11
11
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11
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11
11
11
21
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09
14
33
13
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32
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33
10
31
09
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24
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02
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35
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23
20
32
15
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18
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22
10
31
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33
10
32
36
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19
19
18
12
30
27
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17
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10
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21
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24
20
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14
19
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13
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23
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06
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08
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13
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36
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30
24
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31
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30
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29
08
05
03
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27
34
24
22
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27
34
17
02
04
05
20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 3. Transportation
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
708
Railways
Provincial Highway - Paved
Primary Grid - Clearing the Path Road
Main Farm Access Road
Gravel Road
Grid Road
Dirt Road
3S
3S
3S
3SP
2C
5S
3S
3S
3S
3S
2C
3S
4S
4S
3S
4S
5S
3S
3S
3S
3SP
3S
4S
3S
2C
2C
4S
3TS
2S
U
V
620
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
¤
48
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¤
35
£
¤
48
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
16
11
09
14
33
13
25
16
12
21
26
26
32
06
33
10
31
09
34
06
06
24
32
02
04
20
33
23
35
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07
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03
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32
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35
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31
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23
20
32
15
25
15
08
02
18
35
22
10
31
07
33
10
32
36
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28
19
19
18
12
30
27
35
17
12
08
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33
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30
12
07
10
15
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21
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34
29
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20
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31
09
34
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19
22
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13
05
14
20
27
22
08
08
18
28
06
07
26
25
25
29
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17
33
23
04
32
04
35
02
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32
27
04
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27
31
05
09
17
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18
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27
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36
29
17
18
03
20
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32
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03
18
02
10
12
31
02
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17
32
06
07
29
30
06
01
03
08
08
13
15
22
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23
28
06
05
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09
14
20
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14
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16
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18
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30
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28
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15
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36
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32
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09
26
12
28
33
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09
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18
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18
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25
10
04
12
34
26
06
12
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01
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13
27
28
07
28
14
26
18
20
22
05
28
35
05
16
20
34
31
35
18
19
03
04
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06
20
24
02
02
35
23
15
30
24
13
31
23
05
30
19
36
07
14
25
02
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16
12
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14
30
09
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32
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01
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36
10
17
22
05
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23
27
21
21
08
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19
28
26
25
01
31
19
15
36
08
01
17
30
12
04
10
19
18
17
29
13
30
24
12
06
31
20
29
30
03
25
13
14
22
29
08
05
03
31
27
34
24
22
08
27
34
17
02
04
05
20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 4. Agricultural Potential
Soil Capability
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Soil Capability Classes
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 5
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
U
V
620
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
¤
48
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
16
11
09
14
33
13
25
16
12
21
26
26
32
06
33
10
31
09
34
06
06
24
32
02
04
20
33
23
35
05
07
35
01
34
01
36
04
03
01
32
02
04
01
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05
25
03
34
28
32
31
07
35
02
36
34
36
33
31
29
23
20
32
15
25
15
08
02
18
35
22
10
31
07
33
10
32
36
22
36
28
19
19
18
12
30
27
35
17
12
08
13
29
33
15
13
30
12
07
10
15
27
21
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34
29
16
24
20
23
31
09
34
14
19
22
07
13
05
14
20
27
22
08
08
18
28
06
07
26
25
25
29
06
17
33
23
04
32
04
35
02
33
32
27
04
27
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27
31
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09
17
14
18
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26
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10
27
24
10
36
29
17
18
03
20
03
36
15
33
21
36
23
35
32
34
03
18
02
10
12
31
02
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17
32
06
07
29
30
06
01
03
08
08
13
15
22
22
23
28
06
05
01
17
09
14
20
22
19
20
14
16
14
21
06
16
30
18
24
07
16
26
04
30
28
23
28
10
09
15
26
36
10
32
01
09
26
12
28
33
17
15
21
19
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30
33
09
34
07
03
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15
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04
12
19
24
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03
33
18
29
21
29
16
19
27
18
23
17
25
10
04
12
34
26
06
12
28
01
25
13
27
28
07
28
14
26
18
20
22
05
28
35
05
16
20
34
31
35
18
19
03
04
21
06
20
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02
02
35
23
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30
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31
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30
19
36
07
14
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02
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16
12
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14
30
09
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29
16
03
32
21
13
02
01
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24
36
10
17
22
05
25
26
23
27
21
21
08
05
19
28
26
25
01
31
19
15
36
08
01
17
30
12
04
10
19
18
17
29
13
30
24
12
06
31
20
29
30
03
25
13
14
22
29
08
05
03
31
27
34
24
22
08
27
34
17
02
04
05
20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 5. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Slope Instability
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Slope Instability
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
U
V
620
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
¤
48
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
16
11
09
14
33
13
25
16
12
21
26
26
32
06
33
10
31
09
34
06
06
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32
02
04
20
33
23
35
05
07
35
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34
01
36
04
03
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32
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35
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20
32
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31
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27
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33
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26
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12
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01
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20
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31
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18
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27
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21
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26
25
01
31
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15
36
08
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30
12
04
10
19
18
17
29
13
30
24
12
06
31
20
29
30
03
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14
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29
08
05
03
31
27
34
24
22
08
27
34
17
02
04
05
20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 6. Air Photo Mosaic
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
U
V
620
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
¤
48
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
16
11
09
14
33
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25
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12
21
26
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32
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33
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31
09
34
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32
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32
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31
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28
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19
18
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30
27
35
17
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33
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30
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07
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21
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34
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31
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34
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19
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36
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30
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22
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27
34
17
02
04
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20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 7. Shaded Relief with Drainage
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
U
V
620
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
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48
£
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35
£
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48
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
16
11
09
14
33
13
25
16
12
21
26
26
32
06
33
10
31
09
34
06
06
24
32
02
04
20
33
23
35
05
07
35
01
34
01
36
04
03
01
32
02
04
01
35
05
25
03
34
28
32
31
07
35
02
36
34
36
33
31
29
23
20
32
15
25
15
08
02
18
35
22
10
31
07
33
10
32
36
22
36
28
19
19
18
12
30
27
35
17
12
08
13
29
33
15
13
30
12
07
10
15
27
21
09
34
29
16
24
20
23
31
09
34
14
19
22
07
13
05
14
20
27
22
08
08
18
28
06
07
26
25
25
29
06
17
33
23
04
32
04
35
02
33
32
27
04
27
01
27
31
05
09
17
14
18
35
26
15
10
27
24
10
36
29
17
18
03
20
03
36
15
33
21
36
23
35
32
34
03
18
02
10
12
31
02
24
17
32
06
07
29
30
06
01
03
08
08
13
15
22
22
23
28
06
05
01
17
09
14
20
22
19
20
14
16
14
21
06
16
30
18
24
07
16
26
04
30
28
23
28
10
09
15
26
36
10
32
01
09
26
12
28
33
17
15
21
19
13
08
26
30
33
09
34
07
03
16
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15
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21
07
04
12
19
24
24
16
03
33
18
29
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29
16
19
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18
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17
25
10
04
12
34
26
06
12
28
01
25
13
27
28
07
28
14
26
18
20
22
05
28
35
05
16
20
34
31
35
18
19
03
04
21
06
20
24
02
02
35
23
15
30
24
13
31
23
05
30
19
36
07
14
25
02
08
13
16
12
23
14
30
09
25
09
29
16
03
32
21
13
02
01
14
24
36
10
17
22
05
25
26
23
27
21
21
08
05
19
28
26
25
01
31
19
15
36
08
01
17
30
12
04
10
19
18
17
29
13
30
24
12
06
31
20
29
30
03
25
13
14
22
29
08
05
03
31
27
34
24
22
08
27
34
17
02
04
05
20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 8. Terrain Elevation
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
Elevation [m]
575
641
711
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
U
V
620
U
V
708
£
¤
33
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
£
¤
48
£
¤
35
£
¤
48
15-13-2
15-14-2
15-15-2
14-13-2
16-15-2
16-14-2
16-13-2
13-13-2
13-14-2
14-14-2
13-15-2
14-15-2
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
21
16
11
09
14
33
13
25
16
12
21
26
26
32
06
33
10
31
09
34
06
06
24
32
02
04
20
33
23
35
05
07
35
01
34
01
36
04
03
01
32
02
04
01
35
05
25
03
34
28
32
31
07
35
02
36
34
36
33
31
29
23
20
32
15
25
15
08
02
18
35
22
10
31
07
33
10
32
36
22
36
28
19
19
18
12
30
27
35
17
12
08
13
29
33
15
13
30
12
07
10
15
27
21
09
34
29
16
24
20
23
31
09
34
14
19
22
07
13
05
14
20
27
22
08
08
18
28
06
07
26
25
25
29
06
17
33
23
04
32
04
35
02
33
32
27
04
27
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27
31
05
09
17
14
18
35
26
15
10
27
24
10
36
29
17
18
03
20
03
36
15
33
21
36
23
35
32
34
03
18
02
10
12
31
02
24
17
32
06
07
29
30
06
01
03
08
08
13
15
22
22
23
28
06
05
01
17
09
14
20
22
19
20
14
16
14
21
06
16
30
18
24
07
16
26
04
30
28
23
28
10
09
15
26
36
10
32
01
09
26
12
28
33
17
15
21
19
13
08
26
30
33
09
34
07
03
16
09
15
22
21
07
04
12
19
24
24
16
03
33
18
29
21
29
16
19
27
18
23
17
25
10
04
12
34
26
06
12
28
01
25
13
27
28
07
28
14
26
18
20
22
05
28
35
05
16
20
34
31
35
18
19
03
04
21
06
20
24
02
02
35
23
15
30
24
13
31
23
05
30
19
36
07
14
25
02
08
13
16
12
23
14
30
09
25
09
29
16
03
32
21
13
02
01
14
24
36
10
17
22
05
25
26
23
27
21
21
08
05
19
28
26
25
01
31
19
15
36
08
01
17
30
12
04
10
19
18
17
29
13
30
24
12
06
31
20
29
30
03
25
13
14
22
29
08
05
03
31
27
34
24
22
08
27
34
17
02
04
05
20
SEDLEY
ODESSA
VIBANK
FRANCIS
Rural Municipality of
Francis No. 127
0
2.5
5
1.25
KM
°
Map 9. Potash Disposition
Holder
RM of Wellington No. 97
RM of Lajord No. 128
Provincial Highway
Primary Grid Road
Railways
Municipal Boundaries
Urban Municipality
Waterbody/Drainage
RM of South Qu'Appelle No. 157
RM of Montmartre No. 126
RM of Indian Head No. 156
Potash Dispositions
North Atlantic Potash Inc. 60% Rio Tinto Potash Management Inc. 40%
Vale Potash Canada Limited 100%