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Rural Municipality
Of
Grant No. 372
2013 OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRANT NO. 372
BYLAW NO. ___ - 2013
A Bylaw of the Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372 to adopt an Official Community Plan.
Whereas the Council of the Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372, by resolution, authorized the
preparation of an Official Community Plan for the Municipality pursuant to The Planning and
Development Act, 2007; and
Whereas The Planning and Development Act, 2007 provides that Council may authorize the preparation
of an Official Community Plan for the Municipality; and
Whereas The Planning and Development Act, 2007 provides that an Official Community Plan must be
adopted by bylaw; and
Whereas, Council of the Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372 held a Public Hearing on
, 2013
in regards to the proposed bylaw, which was advertised in a weekly paper on
,2013 and
,2013 in accordance with the public participation requirements of The Planning and
Development Act, 2007.
Therefore, the Council for the Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372 in the Province of Saskatchewan, in
open meeting hereby enacts as follows:
1.
This Bylaw may be cited as "The R. M. of Grant No. 372 Official Community Plan".
2.
The Official Community Plan be adopted to provide a framework to guide and evaluate future
development within the Municipality, as shown on Schedule 'A', attached to and forming part of
this Bylaw.
3.
This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final approval by the Minister.
REEVE
(SEAL)
ADMINISTRATOR
First Reading: ___________ __th, 2013
Second Reading: ___________ __th, 2013
Read a Third Time and adopted this ______ day of ___________ , 2013.
___________________________________________
Administrator
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The RURAL MUNICIPALITY of GRANT No. 372
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Being Schedule "A" to Bylaw No. _________
Rural Municipality of Grant
___________________________
(Reeve)
___________________________
(Rural Municipality Administrator)
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Part 1
INTRODUCTION
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Part 2
MUNICIPAL GOALS
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Part 3
GENERAL POLICIES
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Economic Development
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Roads, Services, Utilities and Community Facilities
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Environmental Management and Heritage Lands
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Part 4
LAND USE POLICY AREAS
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Agricultural Lands
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Country Residential Lands
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Hamlet Lands
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Part 5
IMPLEMENTATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Community
Encompassing 666 km² (257mi²) of land, the Rural Municipality of Grant is located in central
Saskatchewan and is home to approximately 406 people, many of whom have been lifelong
residents of the area. The Rural Municipality of Grant is approximately 50 km northeast of the
city of Saskatoon. Because of its close proximity to the city, residents, businesses and visitors in
the RM have an easy commute. Agriculture and other resource-based industries are the primary
source of employment in the area; although there are other sources of economic gain such as
construction, manufacturing, business, educational services, health care services and others. The
Rural Municipality is proud of its rural history and character, attractive agriculture and kind
hearted people.
Access to the Rural Municipality is provided by Highway 41 from Saskatoon, Highway 671
which runs from Highway 5 near St. Denis to Highway 41 which passes through the Town of
Vonda and intersects Highway 27 which runs through Prud'homme. Access is also provided via
Highway 767 which runs from Highway 42 near the Hamlet of Smuts to Highway 2. The R.M.
currently maintains approximately 528 kilometers (330 miles) of gravel roads to provide access
to existing land uses.
PART 1: INTRODUCTION
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The Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372 was officially incorporated by the Province of
Saskatchewan in December, 1910. Prior to this date, the municipality was known as Local
Improvement District No. 20-A-3 (1906-1909). The first meeting of the newly formed rural
municipality was held on February 7th, 1910, with the following people having the honour of
being the first appointed officials Reeve - Ushers B. Ayles 1910-1912; Councillors - Division #1
- William A. Pain 1910-1914; Division #2 - Alexander Marleaux 1910 - 1914; Division #3 -
George Brown 1910; Division #4 - William H. Luke 1910 - 1911; Division #5 - Louis
Loscyznaski 1910 - 1911; Division #6 - Metro Skakur 1910-1911; Secretary - Ernest Harding
1911-1916. The historic Ukrainian Hamlet of Smuts, the French Hamlet of St. Denis, Town of
Vonda and Village of Prud'homme all lie within the R.M. of Grant. Its landscape varies from
farmland in the northeast to a central salt flat and rolling southern hills.¹
¹History Book. Creative Rural Directories (1993) Inc., 1996
Authority and Purpose of the Plan
Planning in Saskatchewan is governed by The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (The Act),
the Subdivision Regulations, and the Dedicated Lands Regulations. Section 29 of The Act
provides the authority for a municipality to prepare and adopt an Official Community Plan. The
purpose of this document for the RM of Grant No. 372 is to provide the municipality with
direction and guidance for future growth and development of the community. The plan will also
provide goals and policies to help manage public and private lands.
The Rural Municipality is supportive of both agricultural and non-agricultural land uses and
understands that there are sometimes conflicts between different types of land uses and
developments. Through this plan and the municipal Zoning Bylaw, guidance will be provided to
Council for making decisions on land use proposals to enable different uses to co-exist in
harmony within the RM. It is important to the RM of Grant that their land use policies and
growth intentions are coordinated with adjacent municipalities and to work together to ensure the
residents of the area will benefit from regional cooperation.
This Official Community Plan contains the goals, objectives and policies for all lands within the
Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372 and will promote sustainable economic, physical, social and
cultural development. The Plan is not intended to hinder or discourage current or future
development or land uses; the purpose of this plan is to encourage sustainable development on
lands that are appropriate for the use. The Plan will also provide direction and guidance to
landowners as well as the municipal Council when reviewing development and land use
proposals.
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The following goals will provide guidance to Council in establishing other bylaws and programs
to guide the future growth and development of the Municipality. The goals identified by the
Municipality are as follows but not ranked by priority:
2.1
To enhance the existing agricultural economic base and attract new opportunities that
will support and enhance the rural lifestyle and agricultural lands.
2.2
To promote development of the land where services and transportation networks to
support that development exist or are proposed to
a standard acceptable to the Municipality.
2.3
To maintain the productivity and the
environmental quality of land for future
generations.
2.4
To attract resource and recreational development
to appropriate lands within the Municipality.
2.5
To consider development that will benefit the
community and restrict those that will inflict
undue hardship on the existing ratepayers.
2.6
To maintain and enhance relationships with
adjacent municipalities and neighbouring
communities to pursue opportunities for regional
benefit and to work together to resolve any
conflicts.
2.7
To acknowledge the Statements of Provincial
Interest.
PART 2: MUNICIPAL GOALS
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This section will outline the general policies that will apply to all lands within the R.M. of
Grant No. 372. The general policies will outline:
1. Economic Development
2. Roads, Services, Utilities and Community Facilities
3. Environmental Management and Heritage Lands
PART 3: GENERAL POLICIES
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1.
Economic Development
The Rural Municipality of Grant encourages business development opportunities to locate
within their municipal boundaries.
The Municipality recognizes the important role that commercial and industrial developments
play in the diversification of the economy. Currently in the Municipality there are a limited
number of commercial and industrial developments, aside from
agriculturally related
enterprises. However, Council encourages
interested developers to consider lands
within the Rural Municipality of Grant No.
372 for this purpose.
Although Council recognizes the important
role of commercial and industrial
developments, agricultural is still at the heart
of the municipality. Therefore, any new
commercial and industrial development
should be of a scale and character that
complements the existing land use pattern
and transportation corridors and considers the
agricultural character of the rural community.
Council also recognizes the importance of the
resource sector and will, where appropriate,
encourage opportunities for growth in this
sector. This includes the development of
mineral resource extraction and related
resource refining/processing activities.
Council will discourage scattered commercial
and industrial developments, as clustered
developments are easier to service and maintain the services. Prior to any approval, Council
will ensure the development is located appropriately which typically means adjacent to
provincial highways, although some exceptions may be made.
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1.1
Objectives
a.
Encourage diversified agriculturally related business development in addition to
agricultural production.
b.
To ensure that business development occurs in a manner, which minimizes negative
impacts on surrounding land uses and the environment.
c.
Ensure that any development can be served by a road of a sufficient standard to provide
the needed level of access to the site.
d.
Ensure that any development is serviced to a standard that meets municipal standards.
1.2
Policies
a.
All business development shall have adequate services, including roads, parking and
utilities that meet municipal standards.
b.
The Zoning Bylaw will provide criteria for business development allowed within the
rural municipality.
c.
A business development to diversify an agricultural production use shall be located on
the same site as the agricultural production use and shall be supplementary to the
agricultural production use and not the primary use of the property.
d.
Resource development and extraction operations shall generally be located where the
resource is located and in accordance with the criteria in the Zoning Bylaw.
e.
Council will have the ability to require screening, landscaping or buffering as a
condition of approval and in accordance with the criteria in the Zoning Bylaw.
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2.
Roads, Services, Utilities and Community Facilities
The Rural Municipality of Grant No.372 encourages development to locate in areas
where there are existing roads and services to reduce additional demands on the
municipal infrastructure and services, thereby reducing potential costs to the ratepayers
Roads
The road network within the municipality consists of provincial highways 27 and 41
which are maintained by the Province and grid roads 767 and 671which are maintained
by the R.M. This road network is critical for providing access to existing
developments and agricultural activities.
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Emergency Services
Emergency services are provided by the first responders and fire departments from the
Town of Vonda and Village of Prud'homme.
Care Services
There are local care services available within the R.M. Services are also made available
from adjacent urban centers such as Saskatoon, Cudworth, Wakaw, Humboldt and
Rosthern.
Utilities Services
Water is provided at a cost to the residents through individual water systems. Within
the Hamlet of St. Denis, the residents may, at a cost, be provided with potable water
through a piped system and administered by the Sask. Highway #41 Utility Board.
Recreation
Within the community there are a number of different recreational activities that
residents can take part in. The Hamlet of St. Denis is home to an active community
centre, ball diamonds and horse shoe pits. The Town of Vonda and Village of
Prud'homme also provide recreational services such as a bowling alley, campground
and rinks for residents of the R.M. The Village of Prud'homme hosts an annual
demolition derby in which many residents take part in and attend.
2.1
Objectives
a.
To improve the capacity and efficiency of services and facilities by entering into
specific or general relationships with neighboring urban and rural municipalities.
b.
To provide for road, utility, parks, and other services at a standard appropriate to the
area, and to ensure that development will support the cost of those services.
2.2
Policies
2.2.1 Roads and Services
a.
All development shall require direct access to a developed road and should comply with
the RM's Road Policy.
b.
Development will be encouraged where roads and services currently exist.
c.
Where a proposed development requires the construction or upgrading of a road or
service, Council will enter into an agreement with the developer, pursuant to The
Planning and Development Act, 2007, to provide for the road and services at the
developer's cost.
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d.
Where a subdivision of land will require the installation or improvement of municipal
services, the developer will be required to enter into a servicing agreement with the
Municipality pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to cover the
installation or improvements.
e.
Where pipelines, utility lines or other transportation facilities cross municipal roads the
municipality may apply special standards for their construction that are necessary to
protect the municipal interest.
f.
Solid or liquid waste disposal facilities shall be located in conformity with applicable
minimum separation distances established within the zoning bylaw.
g.
A railway and associated uses accessory to a railway operation, or a petroleum or water
pipeline and associated pumping or compressor stations, will be considered
transportation facilities and permitted. Such uses shall avoid conflict with farmsteads
and residential developments.
2.2.2 Municipal and Environmental Reserve Lands
a.
Money in lieu of municipal reserve land will be required unless the dedication of land
for municipal reserve is required for public opportunities. Land obtained for municipal
reserve shall be considered good quality developable land.
b.
The dedicated lands account funds may be used for municipal reserve development
either within the municipality or in urban areas where the development will serve the
residents of the rural municipality.
2.2.3 Recreation, Care Facilities and Emergency Services
a.
The RM will continue to cooperate with adjacent municipalities to provide facilities and
services to the residents.
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3.
Environmental Management and Heritage Lands
The Rural Municipality of Grant is very fortunate to have beautiful natural amenities and
features within their boundaries. The Council of the Rural Municipality does not take these
characteristics for granted and is dedicated to protecting the environment and managing
development in a way that is sustainable and non-invasive to the natural features.
Hazard lands are lands that may be prone to flooding, slumping, subsidence, landslides,
erosion, any other instability, or is located within a flood plain or watercourse. Development
may be prohibited or restricted on:
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flood plains and shore lands which may be flood prone
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forested lands
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lands in close proximity to mining, petroleum, agricultural chemical, or hazardous
storage
There are not any known hazard lands within the RM boundaries however Council will apply
the environmental management policies should any environmental concerns arise. The Rural
Municipality of Grant has three lakes within its boundaries: Buffer Lake, McAvoy Lake and
Smuts Lake. Buffer Lake is located 5 km northeast of Vonda, Saskatchewan (about 47 km
northeast of Saskatoon). It is a large, shallow lake that is largely dependent on seasonal rains
and spring run-off. Extensive mudflats result from periods of drought. Beaches that provide
habitat for nesting Piping Plovers are located along the northern and western shorelines. Nearly
all of the surrounding land has been cultivated for agricultural purposes. Smuts Lake is
approximately 12 km north of the Hamlet of Smuts and is west from highway 41. Currently,
there is no development around the lake, although, fishing is a popular sport for residents and
visitors to the area. McAvoy Lake is approximately 5 km southeast of Vonda and is south from
Highway 27. There are surveyed lots on the west side of the lake. In the 1950's and 1960's,
there was an active dance hall located at the lake which was enjoyed by many.
Whooping Cranes, a globally and nationally endangered
species, are regularly recorded at Buffer Lake during fall
migration. Between 1975 and 1997 an average of 4 cranes
were observed during a total of ten surveys. The migratory
Whooping Crane population has increased from a low of
13 or 14 birds in 1941, but still consists of only 183 birds
(winter 1998/99).
Buffer Lake is also significant for staging shorebirds.
During surveys in the spring of 1987, a one-day count of 10,672 shorebirds was recorded. On
another occasion (spring migration during the early 1990s), a total of 12,000 Red-necked
Phalaropes was recorded. The site also receives shorebird usage during the fall migration: 834
Baird's Sandpipers; 444 Hudsonian Godwits (almost 1% of the world's estimated population);
and 270 Sanderlings have been recorded. This area seems to be important for the Buff-breasted
Sandpiper as it is one of the few areas in the province where it still occurs as a regular spring
migrant. Piping Plovers, a globally vulnerable and nationally endangered species, also nest at
this site. During the 1996 International Piping Plover census, a total of six plovers were
observed. During the 1991 census only three birds were observed.
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² Important Bird Areas Canada. http://www.ibacanada.com/site.jsp?siteID=SK076
The RM is a member of the South Saskatchewan River Watershed and as such is dedicated to
protecting source water. The quality of source water
in the RM is important for agricultural use, residential
use, recreational use and commercial use.
Groundwater protection is also an important part of
source water protection. Where applicable, the RM
will implement the recommendations from the Source
Water Protection Plan to ensure a safe supply of water
for future generations.
Buffer Lake, like all shallow lakes in this region, can be negatively affected by extended
periods of drought. The resulting increase in salinity may affect primary productivity and
subsequent use of the lake by birds. Five small, gravely beaches along the north and west
shorelines have been designated as critical Piping Plover habitat (used by one or more pairs of
plovers with a reasonable expectation of repeat use). This designation protects the shoreline to
the high water mark from development under the provincial Wildlife Habitat Protection Act.
The surrounding land is all under private ownership.²
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Gravel Deposits
There are numerous gravel deposit areas that can be found throughout the municipality.
Council would like to protect these resources from incompatible land uses. Currently there are
provincial, municipal and private gravel pits operating throughout the municipality. The map
below highlights the locations of some of the existing gravel pits and known deposits within the
R.M.:
Existing Gravel Pits and
Known Deposits
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Crown Lands
The map below identifies the Crown Land within the RM. These lands have been retained by
the Province to ensure they are protected. Some of these lands are occupied while some have
been left vacant. This Official Community Plan will guide the RM to not limit or alter the use
of Crown lands and renewable resources.
Heritage Lands
Four parcels of land within the R.M. have been designated as municipal heritage property:
1. Holy Trinity Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church
Holy Trinity parish was organized in 1924, and this
picturesque church was constructed two years later. A
separate bell tower stands near the road. The church was
consecrated in 1927 by the Most Reverend
Theodorowich, Archbishop of the Ukrainian Greek
Orthodox Church for the United States and Canada. The
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architectural design of this church reflects the Slavic origins of the parishioners, who came to
this province during the early part of the 20th century. The building continues in use as a local
church and stands as a landmark in the district. The Bell Tower was added to the existing
church in 1926.³ The church is located 2.4 km west of the Hamlet of Smuts.
2. Robert and Adele Schmidt's Double Hip Red Barn
The Double Hip Red Barn is located 4 km north
west of the Village of Prud'homme and was built
in 1917. The cost to build the barn was $4600
including lumber and 12 men's wages at $1.40
/day. The barn housed 12 yearlings and calves, 26
horses and 14 milking cows.
3. Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church (Bodnari Church)
Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church (Bodnari
Church) is a Municipal Heritage Property located on a one-
hectare parcel of land eight kilometres east of the Village of
Smuts in the Rural Municipality of Grant. The building is
located on a rural, landscaped parcel of land and features a
1936 wood-frame church with a large central dome atop a
cruciform plan, and a free-standing belfry. The heritage
value of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church
(Bodnari Church) resides in its use as a place of worship.4
4. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
Ukrainian settlement in the Smuts district began in 1900, predominately
from the counties of Borshchiv and Horodenka. The first church was
erected on a 15 acre site on NW 6-40-1-w3rd in the RM of Grant 372, 2.5
km west and 1.5 km south of Smuts. The land was donated by Ivan
Pryma, the church being referred to later as Na Pryymovim. In 1925
disaster struck and the church burned down. It was replaced in 1926 by
the current structure, a wooden construction with cruciform structure 67 x
39 feet with an open central dome and smaller cuppolas above the front
tower. In 1955 the church was relocated on a half acre site in westerly
Smuts, a more practical location for parishoners.5
3 Source: Saskatchewan Register of Heritage Property, Ministry of Tourism, Parks,
Culture and Sport.
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3.1
Objectives
a.
To encourage the subdivision and development of land in an environmentally sensitive
and sustainable manner.
b.
To protect the natural features within the municipality including natural resources,
ground and surface water resources, wildlife habitat areas, and ecosystems.
c.
To protect development from hazard lands.
d.
To protect areas of historical or cultural significance or sensitivity and to preserve and
enhance their natural, historical or cultural features.
3.2
Policies
a.
Council will work with agencies of the provincial government to protect any significant
natural or heritage resources, critical wildlife habitat, or rare or endangered species.
Where significant resources have been identified to Council, Council may delay
development until such time as the requirements of the relevant provincial agencies to
protect such resources that have been obtained.
b.
Where development is proposed on hazard land, or land that may be potentially
hazardous, a professional report on the proposed development will be required. The
report shall assess the geotechnical suitability of the site, susceptibility to flooding, or
other environmental hazards, together with any required mitigation measures including
the flood proofing of buildings. These measures may be attached as a condition for a
development permit approval.
c.
Service and utility maintenance that is not environmentally sustainable, such as
applying used mechanical/engine oil to municipal roads, will not be an acceptable
practice.
d.
New developments, buildings or additions to buildings that are within the 1:500 year
flood elevation of the flood way, as defined in the RM of Grants Zoning Bylaw, of any
watercourse or waterbody will be prohibited. Flood proofing is required in the flood
fringe.
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This section of the Official Community Plan will outline the different land use policy areas
within the Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372. Objectives outline the intentions and goals of
the RM and the policies will outline how the RM will follow through and carryout the
objectives.
The Land Use Policy Areas are as follows:
1. Agricultural Lands
2. Country Residential Lands
3. Hamlet Lands
PART 4: LAND USE POLICY AREAS
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1.
Agricultural Lands
Agriculture will continue to have a predominant role in the economy of the
municipality. Agricultural and other resource based employment is the primary source
of income for residents within RM of Grant. Council supports the continuation of
agricultural land use purposes. By creating this Official Community Plan and
accompanying Zoning Bylaw, Council encourages the protection of existing and future
agricultural land uses in the area.
Development
The Rural Municipality of Grant encourages a strong and viable agricultural industry.
The majority of the land in the Municipality is suited to dry-land crop farming
techniques for crop production and non-intensive mixed farming.
Protection of agricultural activities and resources is the principal concern for the RM of
Grant. Council recognizes that a trend towards more diverse forms of farm operations
(i.e. berry farms, green houses, small forestry farms, etc.), including intensive livestock
operations (ILO's), may occur and wishes to encourage such developments while
ensuring that land use conflicts are minimized. There is also a need to consider
commercial uses related to agricultural production on agricultural land. Council will
encourage such developments while ensuring that land use conflicts are minimized.
The City of Saskatoon and Humboldt provide many of the commercial establishments
that are needed to assist agricultural land uses. This includes equipment repair, parts
supply, implement dealers, auction marts, etc. The RM recognizes how important these
service centers are to their agricultural community and, as such, the development of
diverse service centers will be encouraged to ensure the needs of the community are
met.
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Source: Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation:
http://www.saskcropinsurance.com/Default.aspx?DN=c15f3eaa-9f08-41e5-b76d-346b5032dbd1
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Services
All agricultural development within the Rural Municipality of Grant is provided sewer
and water through individual systems. As the population of the area grows, Council
will re-evaluate the need for piped municipal systems.
In 2002, the R.M. of Grant and the Town of Vonda established a Waste Management
Committee to focus on identifying the most cost effective and environmentally
sustainable options for waste management in the region. Garbage is collected in the
local landfill which is jointly owned and operated with the Town of Vonda. There is
also a Loraas recycling bin that is jointly used by both the R.M. and Town.
Residential Use and Subdivision
Most land within the Rural Municipality remains in un-subdivided ¼ section parcels.
Council does not encourage scattered subdivisions that will increase service and
maintenance costs at the expense of the municipality. However, Council will recognize,
in policy, the potential of subdivisions for other uses such as residential use. Some
subdivisions may be necessary or desirable in order to recognize physical barriers, such
as ravines, canals and highways, to provide for boundary adjustments between farms, to
provide sites for intensive agricultural operations, or to facilitate settlement of an estate.
Council wants to facilitate planned and orderly development that will be cost effective.
Transportation
The Municipality will review road networks to provide the most efficient and effective
access for the agricultural sector and other emerging development opportunities. Heavy
haul routes, secondary and primary highways will be favoured for development and
protected from incompatible land uses. Access to individual properties will be
encouraged along major corridors and service roads may be required.
1.1
Objectives
a.
To ensure agriculture remains a principal land use in the municipality and encourage the
conservation of high quality agricultural land for continuing productive agricultural use.
b.
To ensure mitigating measures are taken to prevent potential land use conflicts between
agricultural and non-agricultural uses.
c.
To allow for intensive forms of agriculture and livestock production on appropriate
agricultural lands which do not jeopardize reasonable development potentials or create
significant environmental concerns.
d.
To encourage natural resource extraction and agricultural commercial land uses on
appropriate agricultural lands which do not jeopardize reasonable development
potentials or create significant environmental concerns.
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e.
To encourage development along major transportation corridors and restrict access
points to provide for the safety of the travelling public.
f.
To encourage sustainable agricultural development that is sensitive to the natural
resources and environment.
g.
To support planned and orderly residential uses.
1.2
Policies
a.
Agriculture activities on lands of a quarter section or more for field crop, pasture and
non-intensive livestock operations will not be restricted. Non residential accessory
buildings and structures for agricultural purposes on such properties will not require a
development permit.
b.
Intensive agricultural operations, agricultural commercial land and intensive livestock
operations will be considered discretionary uses in the Zoning Bylaw and applications
for such developments will be reviewed by council in accordance with the policies
specific to such uses.
c.
Mineral exploration and development will be permitted uses in the Zoning Bylaw.
d.
Only one subdivision which separates the existing or proposed residence from the
remnant of the quarter section will be allowed on agricultural lands.
e.
Where a part of a section of land is physically separated from the remainder of the
quarter section by a railway, a registered road plan containing a highway or developed
road, or a river, lake or significant stream, the separated land may be subdivided from
the quarter-section in addition to the one subdivision provided for under section 3.3.d.
The parcel shall meet the minimum and maximum site size requirements and all new
and upgraded accesses and services shall be provided by the developer.
f.
Council will not consider any development that will have an irreversible detrimental
effect on environmentally sensitive areas or areas with demonstrated historical
significance.
g.
All developments shall have an adequate water supply to provide for the needs of the
proposed development and the water supply of neighboring developments shall not be
adversely affected by the proposed development.
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2.
Country Residential Lands
The Rural Municipality of Grant encourages an orderly settlement pattern that
minimizes the costs of residential development to the municipality as long as it occurs
in a way that does not severely impact agricultural operations or create land use
conflicts.
The developer will be responsible for the installation and construction of all services
required to facilitate the proposed multi-parcel residential subdivision. A Servicing
Agreement between the developer and the Rural Municipality will be required to ensure
there is an understanding of the type, standard and timing of installation or construction
that will be required.
The RM of Grant will work with adjacent municipalities to establish servicing
requirements when multi-parcel residential subdivisions affect more than just the RM of
Grant in order to ensure the services are coordinated between the municipalities.
2.1
Objectives
a.
To allow for multi-parcel residential development as is necessary and avoid scattered
development that would be difficult to provide with necessary services, including roads.
b.
To minimize the economic costs of residential development to the Municipality.
c.
To ensure residential land uses are compatible with agricultural uses and other existing
land uses.
d.
To ensure residential land uses are compatible with the natural environment and hazard
lands.
e.
To ensure that any residential use can be served by a road of a sufficient standard to
provide a reasonable amount of access to the site.
2.2
Policies
a.
Country Residential subdivisions are required to be planned and orderly and as such will
be encouraged to be located adjacent to a major transportation corridor and be serviced
in a manner that meets municipal standards.
b.
Council will encourage subdivisions to locate adjacent to each other or adjacent to an
existing Hamlet, in order to conserve agricultural land and reduce servicing costs, such
as roads and utilities.
c.
A buffer strip of 3 meters may be required in all residential subdivisions to separate
residential uses and agricultural development.
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d.
Country Residential development on hazard lands will be limited. This includes lands
that are subject to flooding, sloping, slumping, wetlands, wildlife land, etc.
Geotechnical reports, engineered studies and/or environmental reports will be required
at the developer's expense to verify if the development is appropriate for the lands.
e.
The required separation distances from residential developments for locating of an
intensive livestock operation, an anhydrous ammonia facility, a waste disposal facility,
rendering facility, or other form of development, shall also apply to the locating of
residential development proposals near those forms of development.
f.
The R.M. of Grant will prefer that the Municipal Reserve (MR) requirement
corresponding to a residential subdivision application be met by making a cash-in-lieu
payment to the Municipal Reserve Account in accordance with The Planning and
Development Act, 2007.
g.
Council will consider access for emergency services when reviewing development
applications and subdivisions.
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3.
Hamlet Lands
The Rural Municipality of Grant has two Hamlets within their jurisdictions:
Hamlet of St. Denis
The Hamlet of St. Denis is located approximately 41 km East of Saskatoon and 2 km
North on Highway 671 off of Highway 5.
The attractive community has a population of approximately 100 people. The Hamlet
has a church and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010. The Hamlet once had four
general stores, a blacksmith shop, two garages, a hotel and a café. The R.M. would like
to see business development increase within the Hamlet over the next few years.
Within the Hamlet, each lot owner has their own septic system and piped water is
provided to residents from either a dugout or through the highway 41 residential water
line.
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Hamlet of Smuts
The Hamlet of Smuts is located approximately 56 km Northeast of Saskatoon and 1 km
west off of Highway 41. Currently there are no residents within the Hamlet. There are
approximately 20 lots available and water can be provided. Because of its close
proximity to Smuts Lake, the RM would like to see some future redevelopment and
revitalization take place.
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3.1
Objectives
a.
To plan for future development in the Hamlets and ensure adjacent land uses are
compatible with the Hamlet development.
b.
To encourage infill development within the Hamlets through the building and
developing of existing vacant lands to create a more active community.
c.
Ensure that any development can be served by a road of a sufficient standard to provide
a reasonable amount of access to the site.
d.
To support appropriate commercial and business developments within the Hamlets.
3.2
Policies
a.
The Zoning Bylaw will contain a Hamlet District to accommodate the range of existing
uses and to regulate the form and density of development.
b.
Hamlet areas will allow for a mixture of housing opportunities, retail, business, and
recreational opportunities.
c.
New developments will be encouraged to not take up new land if there is existing vacant
land within the Hamlet that can be developed.
d.
Council will consider new and/or innovative infrastructure and utilities services that are
economically and environmentally sustainable and that meet provincial standards.
e.
One central street may be reserved in each Hamlet for uses that are not exclusively
residential in nature such as a mixture of business and retail development, community
uses and attached and multi-unit housing opportunities. Non-residential uses shall be
directed to this designated street to avoid conflict between land uses.
f.
Duplication of community services, such as recreational facilities, community facilities
or utility services is not financially sustainable and the RM will work with adjacent
municipalities to provide appropriate sustainable municipal services.
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4.1
Zoning Bylaw
The Zoning Bylaw will be the principal method of implementing the objectives and
policies contained within this Official Community Plan.
The purpose of having a Zoning Bylaw is to control the use of the land for the area
within the municipal boundaries to provide for the health, safety and general welfare of
the Rural Municipality as a whole. The Zoning Bylaw will implement the land use
policies contained in this Official Community Plan by establishing zones for
agriculture, residential development, and commercial and industrial development.
Regulations within each district with specify which uses are permitted, discretionary or
prohibited. The Zoning Bylaw will also establish regulations for site sizes, setbacks,
building locations, parking, and landscaping as well as special use regulations.
The zoning bylaw will contain the following districts:
(1)
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
The Agricultural District will primarily provide for those uses related to agricultural
development such as agricultural residences, farm based businesses, resource sector
development and other compatible uses. Prior to development proposal, lands will
generally be zoned agricultural as this Official Community Plan and accompanying
Zoning Bylaw do not pre-designate zoning.
(2)
COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
The objective of this district is to provide for the subdivision and development of
Residential development. It will be used to accommodate residential development
where there are more sites proposed than are allowed in the Agricultural District. The
Residential District will be used for residential purposes with limited agricultural uses
allowed on the sites.
(3)
HAMLET DISTRICT
The objective of this district is to provide for urban density development of residential
and associated business development which does not directly support agriculture.
Hamlets with existing and potential commercial and residential opportunities will be
zoned as Hamlet District.
PART 4: IMPLEMENTATION
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4.1.2. Amendments
When considering amendment applications, for either the Official Community Plan or
the Zoning Bylaw, Council shall consider:
The nature of the proposal and the purpose of the amendment.
If the amendment will create irrational land use patterns or incompatible
uses.
The necessity of the amendment
The capacity of the existing infrastructure and services
4.2
Other Implementation Tools
4.2.1. Inter-Municipal Co-operation
a.
Council will work together with adjacent municipalities to provide economies of scale
and to provide regional policies that will benefit the ratepayers. The RM of Grant will
also work with other neighboring rural and urban municipalities to develop joint service
programs where such arrangements will be of benefit to the municipality and
community.
b.
Pursuant to Section 32.1(1) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, Council may
enter into an intermunicipal development agreement with another municipality to
address issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
4.2.2. Provincial Land Use Policies
a.
This Official Community Plan shall be administered and implemented in conformity
with applicable provincial land use policies, statutes and regulations and in cooperation
with provincial agencies.
b.
Council will review this Official Community Plan and the accompanying zoning bylaw
for consistency with provincial land use policies.
c.
Wherever feasible and in the municipal interest Council will avoid duplication of
regulation of activity and development governed by appropriate provincial agency
controls.
4.2.3. Administration
a.
This Official Community Plan is binding Council and all development within the RM of
Grant.
b.
The interpretation of words as contained in the accompanying Zoning Bylaw shall apply
to the words in this statement.
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c.
If any part of this Official Community Plan is declared to be invalid for any reason, by
an authority of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the
Plan as a whole, or any other part, section or provision of this Plan.
4.2.4 Considerations for Reviewing Applications
a.
Zoning Agreements
Section 69 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 allows a municipality to enter into an
agreement for the purpose of accommodating request for the rezoning of land.
The Agreement will:
Describe the proposal for the lands;
Identify the uses of the land and buildings or other forms of development that are
proposed;
Identify the site layout and design of external design (yard or lot);
Time limits; and
Other development standards considered necessary to implement the proposal, in
accordance with the Zoning Bylaw.
The Agreement runs with the land, regardless of who the landowner is. The municipality will
register an interest on the title of the land when the Zoning Bylaw amendment is approved.
b.
Subdivision Application Review
Support will be given to those subdivision applications where Council has:
Ensured the development meets the criteria established in the Official Community Plan
and Zoning Bylaw.
Ensured that the lands are appropriate for subdivision.
Indicated to community planning that all unstable or flood prone areas are to be set
aside as environmental reserve and/or municipal reserve and have advised of any slopes,
flood risk, wildlife habitat, and incompatible land uses, etc.
Ensured the services and infrastructure are adequate to service the subdivision
Negotiated the terms of a Servicing Agreement with the applicant. The Servicing
Agreement can include provisions for roads, surface drainage, walkways and trails,
street lighting, signage, water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, and utility
services to be installed at the expense of the applicant. The municipality can also
require the applicant to security and servicing fees.
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Determined what they will do for the requirements of dedicated lands. Council can
request community planning to require the owner to provide part of the land as
municipal reserve, money in lieu of municipal reserve or a combination of land and
money.
c.
Development Permit Review
The development permit review process is outlined in the Zoning Bylaw. The regulations and
requirements for uses and zones are also established in the Zoning Bylaw.
d.
Building Bylaw
The Rural Municipality of Grant No. 372 does not currently have a Building Bylaw. Council
will consider introducing a Building Bylaw when deemed necessary by Council. Council will
use the building bylaw to provide construction standards for new buildings as well as for repair
and maintenance of existing buildings in the community. The building bylaw will provide
provisions for acceptable physical conditions, occupancy permits and inspections.