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RM of Pleasantdale No. 398 Official Community Plan ## Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 ## Bylaw No. 04-2020 A Bylaw of the Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 to adopt an Official Community Plan. Whereas the Council of the Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 has authorized the preparation of an Official Community Plan for the Municipality pursuant to Section 29 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 Chapter P-13.2 (the "Act"); and Whereas Section 35 of the Act provides that an Official Community Plan must be adopted by bylaw, in accordance with the public participation requirements of Part X of the Act; Whereas in accordance with Section 207 of the Act, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 held a Public Hearing on August 14, 2020, in regards to the proposed bylaw, which was advertised in a weekly paper on July 2, 2020 and July 9, 2020 in accordance with the public participation requirements of the Act; Therefore the Council for the Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open meeting hereby enacts as follows: - 1) This bylaw may be cited as "The R.M. of Pleasantdale No. 398 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.     No. 398 1,17 REEVE ADMINISTRATOR Debu Parry. APPROVED REGINA, SASK. DEC 0 7 2020 - Minister of Government Relations ## AFFIDAVIT To Confirm Consultation with a ## Registered Professional Planner ## CANADA PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN TO WIT: I, Jordan Gasior of Regina in the province of Saskatchewan, do solemnly declare that: - (2) I am licensed under The Community Planning Profession Act, 2013 by the Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute engage in the practice of protessional community planning in the Province of Saskatchewan. - (1) I am a Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, in good standing. - (3) The attached Official Community Plan was prepared for The Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale, No. 398 in accordance with subsection 29(3) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007. 4. The attached Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw, submitted to the Minister for approval, meet the requirements of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 and are consistent with applicable provincial land use policies and statements of provincial interest. I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true and knowing that it is the same force and effect as if made under oath. DECLARED In the city of Regina In the province of Saskatchewan On The 4th Day of August, 2020  Jordan Gasior RPP #491  : ## Schedule A Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 Official Community Plan 2020 Bylaw No. 04-2020  ## Table of Contents | 1 Preamble. | 1 Preamble. | | |--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------| | 2 Introduction.. | 2 Introduction.. | | | 2.1 | Authority | | | 2.2 | Purpose.. | 5 | | 2.3 | Scope.. | | | Our Story.. | Our Story.. | | | 3.1 | Background | | | 3.2 | Our Vision.. | 6 | | 3.3 | Our Goals for Growth | 6 | | 3.4 | Regional Context..... | | | 3.5 | General Development Policies | 7 | | | Services and Infrastructure. | 9 | | 4.1 | Discussion.... | 9 | | 4.2 | Objectives | | | 4.3 | Policies.... | | | | Land Management | | | 5.1 | Background | 1 | | 5.2 | Objectives... | .12 | | 5.3 | Policies.... | | | 6 | Agricultural Lands | 6 | | 6.1 | Background | .16 .16 | | 6.2 | Objectives... Policies..... | .16 | | 6.3 7 | Residential Lands | 9 | | | Background | 1 9 | | 7.1 7.2 | Objectives... | .19 | | 7.3 | Policies... | 19 | | | Commercial & Business Development... | | | 8.1 8 | Background | .22 | | 8.2 | Objectives... | | | 8.3 | Policies... | | | | Lakeshore Development. | .26 | | 9.1 | Background | ...26 | | 9.2 | Objectives.... | ..26 | | 9.3 | Policies... | ...26 | | 10 | Heritage and Recreation | .28 | | 10.1 | Background | .28 | | 10.2 | Objectives | ..28 | | 10.3 | Policies..... | .28 | | 11 | Inter-Jurisdictional Cooperation | .31 | | 11.1 | Background | .31 | | 11.2 | Objectives........ | .31 | | 11.3 | Policies.... | .31 | | 12 | Implementation | .33 | | 12.1 | Zoning Bylaw... | .33 | | 12.2 | | ....33 | | | Other Implementation Tools..... | .34 | | Appendix A - Development Review Criteria.. | Appendix A - Development Review Criteria.. | | | 13 Future Land Use Map | 13 Future Land Use Map | ...35 | | 14 Development Constraints Map | 14 Development Constraints Map | .37 | ## 1 Preamble The RM of Pleasantdale No. 398 desires to work towards a vision that benefits not only the municipality but the region as well. The RM is a vibrant community that that includes the Town of Naicam, Village of Pleasantdale, the two unorganized hamlets of Lac Vert and Silver Park, two regional parks of Kipabiscau and Lake Charron as well as shares boarders with Kinistin First Nation Reserve. This variety of different development and in particular the increased interest in development around the regional parks, is why the RM would like to develop visions, goals and policies to direct growth and development in a sustainable and well thought out method. This OCP has been developed through an inclusive planning process that involved the Council, RM staff, and the public. ## 2 Introduction ## 2.1 Authority - 2.1.1 In accordance with Sections 29, 32 and 102 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (The Act), the Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale No. 398 (RM) has prepared this document for adoption as the Official Community Plan. The Official Community Plan will provide Council with goals, objectives and policies relating to the future growth and development within the RM. - 2.1.2 If Council would like to amend the goals, objectives, or policies contained within this Official Community Plan, Council must pass a bylaw to accept the amendment to the plan. ## 2.2 Purpose The Official Community Plan should be viewed as a growth management tool and is a statement by the municipality to communicate how land uses should be developed and controlled. The RM is interested in promoting high quality development which takes into consideration a holistic approach to planning including the environmental, economic, and social and cultural development within the municipality and the region. ## 2.3 Scope This bylaw shall apply to all the lands within the limits of the RM and no development shall be carried out that is contrary to the Official Community Plan. ## 3 Our Story ## 3.1 Background The RM is located in central Saskatchewan approximately 186 km northeast of Saskatoon. The RM has a population of about 596, as of the 2016 census, with diverse occupation and land-uses. The RM represents an area of approximately 836.41 square kilometres (519.7 square miles). ## 3.2 Our Vision We are a municipal government of an independent and resilient rural population. We recognize that the quality of life in our communities, economic growth and new jobs are vital to our future. We will provide cost effective primary infrastructure and service to allow our constituents to develop their business and communities. ## 3.3 Our Goals for Growth The RM will: - Diversify its economy by building on strengths within the community which includes our vibrant agricultural sector, sustainable agricultural practices, tourism and recreation, diverse commercial establishments, mineral resource potential, and our capacity to sustain a healthy environment; - 3.3.2 Utilize planning processes and stakeholder collaboration to reduce exposure and impacts of natural hazards and build community resiliency; - 3.3.3 Promote and preserve our heritage and culture; - Strengthen the municipality by building a healthy and diverse municipality by sharing resources and information as well as working cooperatively with adjacent municipalities, government agencies, First Nations and Métis Communities and other stakeholders; - 3.3.5 Enable responsible and environmentally compatible development by preserving and protecting existing natural features and habitat while encouraging development to appropriate areas of the RM; - 3.3.6 Include opportunities to improve our transportation systems, utilize more sustainable practices, and focus on providing efficient services to our residents in future decisions; - 3.3.7 Embrace the rural character of the RM by ensuring that agriculture remains the primary land use and way of life in the RM while allowing the expansion of different land uses in the economy. ## 3.4 Regional Context The Rural Municipality of Pleasantdale is located in central Saskatchewan approximately 186 km northeast of the City of Saskatoon. The area is rich in agriculture, tourism and wildlife. The RM has numerous small lakes and wetlands located in the aspen parkland that shifts into boreal transition ecoregion. 1 The environment makes the area popular for hunting and fishing. The RM is within the Carrot River Watershed and the Quill Lake Watershed and a member of the Carrot River Watershed Association. The Barrier River runs into the Lake Winnipegosis Watershed. ## 3.5 General Development Policies - 3.5.1 The RM shall encourage new development and subdivisions to locate where existing or proposed services, public works, and infrastructure will appropriately support the intensity and type(s) of development. Where new public works or municipal services are required for a subdivision or a development, the RM shall require necessary corridors, easements, land, and financial considerations to be dealt with as part of the subdivision or development processes. - 3.5.2 The RM will provide for a mix and range of development including agriculture, commercial, residential, lakeshore, mineral resource, and recreation in order to promote economic development opportunities. Lakeshore developments will be encouraged to locate in the areas identified on the Future Land Use Map. Rural areas will be differentiated by less dense development and larger land parcels where agricultural and resource development activities are the dominant land use. - 3.5.3 When reviewing applications for development, consideration shall be given to the proposal's conformity with this Official Community Plan and the Zoning Bylaw. Deviations from this Plan or the Zoning Bylaw will require a council amendment before a permit will be granted. - 3.5.4 Development shall complement the natural environment and not cause any undue hardship to environmental resources. ## 3.5.5 Agreements: - a) Where a proposed development requires the construction or upgrading of municipal services, Council may enter into a development levy agreement with the developer, pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 and the RM's Development Levy Bylaw to recover capital costs for the following services and facilities: - 1) Sewage, water or drainage works; - 2) Roadways and related infrastructure; - 3) Parks and recreational facilities. 1 Our Towns  - Where a subdivision will require the installation or improvement of municipal services, the RM may require the developer to enter into a servicing agreement pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to cover the installation or improvements directly attributable to the development. - Where a new subdivision or development requires the installation of new or upgrading of existing services (such as roads, sewer and/or waterlines, etc.), permits may not be issued until those services have been completed to the satisfaction of Council. - d) Council may enter into Road Maintenance Agreements pursuant to The Municipalities Act to ensure that costs for road repair are appropriately recovered - 3.5.6 Large scale development shall be guided by concept plans pursuant to Section 44 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007. - 3.5.7 Council may require applicants to provide the municipality with the necessary information to properly assess the following applications: - a) Official Community Plan amendments; - b) Zoning Bylaw amendments that conform with this Official Community Plan; - c) Subdivision applications; and - d) Development permit applications. - 3.5.8 Applicants should address the following concerns in their development permit application: - a) Conformity with this Official Community Plan, the Zoning Bylaw, and other RM bylaws; - b) Conformity with applicable provincial and federal requirements; - c) Site suitability in terms of hazards such as flooding, erosion, slope instability or poor drainage; - d) Site suitability in terms of topography, critical wildlife habitat, or other environmental factors; - e) Site suitability in terms of heritage sensitivity; - f) The effects on water and lake usage from the proposed development; - g) Cost-benefit analysis of the proposal; - h) An outline of appropriate levels of servicing and terms of the servicing agreement; and - i) Other information as may be required by Council. - 3.5.9 When necessary, the RM shall work with nearby municipalities and First Nations and Metis communities to ensure complementary and compatible goals regarding: development, future growth, economic opportunities, heritage resources, and social and cultural considerations. - 3.5.10 The RM will develop an asset management plan to better manage change and to ensure growth will not place an undue strain on municipal infrastructure or public services. - 3.5.11 Nearby unsold and undeveloped sites shall be considered when evaluating a proposed subdivisions. ## 4 Services and Infrastructure ## 4.1 Discussion Council recognizes that the planning and management of development are required to ensure the provision of cost-effective municipal services that without creating a financial burden on the municipality. The primary servicing and administrative concerns of the municipality have been to provide and maintain roads and bridges. Council recognizes an increasing public expectation for other municipal services. Two (2) highways (highways 6 and 349) run through the RM. The RM has one Clearing the Path corridor (Grid #773 from HWY to the west RM Boundary). 14 municipalities share ownership of a waste transfer station is located in the RM and operated by REACT. The participating municipalities pay a per capita rate so that the residents can take their garbage to any transfer station operated by REACT. The RM provides water to Lac Vert. The Town of Naicam has potable water available for RM residents at cost. Many of the agricultural residential sites have their own wells and septic systems. An inland grain terminal is operating south of Naicam in the RM of Spalding. The RM currently has inter-municipal agreements with neighbouring Melfort, Naicam, and Tisdale for fire and ambulance. Melfort and Tisdale RCMP detachments police in the RM. The RCMP have Traffic Unit located at Naicam. Naicam has fire and rescue services as well as a primary healthcare centre. The Town of Naicam also has the Wapiti Regional Library and a Public School. The Public School is within the North East Public School Division and serves students from K-12. The Nibwakawigamig Kinistin School located on the Kinistin Reserve. ## 4.2 Objectives - 4.2.1 To promote growth and development that uses existing services and infrastructure in a cost effective and efficient manner. - To ensure adequate services are provided to future developments through existing, upgraded or new municipal infrastructure. - 4.2.3 To improve the capacity and efficiency of services and facilities by entering into regional partnerships with neighboring urban and rural municipalities where appropriate. - 4.2.4 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. - 4.2.5 To provide a municipal road network that accommodates anticipated traffic movements and provides a safe, effective and efficient link to the Provincial Highway system. ## 4.3 Policies - 4.3.1 Where a development or subdivision requires new or improved municipal services and roads, the proponent will be responsible for all costs associated with providing the services. Council may establish the standards to which services and roads will be designed and constructed. Council may require a proponent of a development to undertake an engineering study that identifies the infrastructure and services required to support the development. ## 4.3.2 Roads and Transportation - a) All development shall require direct access to a developed road. A developed road shall mean either (1) an existing road on a registered right-of-way which, in the opinion of the RM Administrator or Council, is in satisfactory condition, or (2) a road for which a signed servicing agreement has been made with Council to provide for the construction of the road on a registered right-of-way to a standard approved by Council. The RM Administrator or Council may require an applicant to provide information by a qualified professional to determine whether the road providing access to proposed development is satisfactory. - b) Development will be encouraged where roads and services currently exist. The future land use map identifies key transportation corridors that could support future development with the least amount of new road infrastructure. 3. The RM will ensure, through the subdivision and development process, that the future acquisition for highway rights-of-way are protected from land uses which may negatively impact them, their maintenance, or their use. - d) Access and internal subdivision roads should be designed with the consideration for emergency service, school bus, and maintenance equipment access. Safe and efficient access shall be integrated at all stages of the planning process. - e) Where high volumes of truck traffic exist or is anticipated, the RM may designate certain roads as truck routes in order to limit deterioration of the municipal road system and to minimize safety and nuisance factors with adjacent land uses. - f) All developments shall ensure safe access and egress from adjacent roadways without disrupting their transportation function; the RM may require certain developments to have consolidated access at major points of intersection of provincial highways and/or municipal roadways - g) All proposals within the areas of the Provincial Highways will be subject to review by the Ministry prior to the issuance of a development permit. - h) Future residential developments shall take the Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations document into consideration. - i) Consultation with the railway may be required prior to issuing a permit for the proposed development or prior to proceeding with a subdivision. Consultation is needed in order to determine: - 4) The location of the site in relation to the rail corridor; - 5) The nature of the proposed development; - 6) The frequency, types, and speeds of trains travelling within the corridor; - 7) The potential for expansion of train traffic within the corridor; - 8) Any issues the railway may have with the new development or with specific uses proposed for the new development; - 9) The capacity for the site to accommodate standard mitigation measures; - 10) Any suggestions for alternate mitigation measures that may be appropriate for the site; - 11) Proposed stormwater management and drainage; and - 12) The specification to be applied to the project. - j) Proposed development 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, site grading, fencing, and/or berms to mitigate these impacts. ## 4.3.3 Services - a) Where pipelines, utility lines, or other distribution lines cross municipal roads, the RM may apply special standards that are necessary to protect the municipal interest. - b) Solid or liquid waste disposal facilities shall be located in conformity with applicable minimum separation distances established within the Zoning Bylaw. - c) The RM will require adequate water supply and sewage disposal systems for proposed developments which meet the requirements of the Health Authority. The water supply of neighboring developments shall not be adversely affected by the proposed development. - d) All sewage and waste water disposal methods shall comply with Provincial regulations. The Municipality will require written evidence that the disposal method has been approved by the Health Authority either as a condition of development permit approval or before a development permit for the use on the site is issued. - e) Solid waste management shall meet all applicable provincial regulations. 6. Cooperation will be encouraged with SaskPower, SaskEnergy, Trans Gas and SaskTel and other utilities to ensure the provision of their services is economical and efficient. Prior to the installation of major utility systems, utility companies are encouraged to consult with the Municipality. - g) Separation distances from existing public works facilities shall conform to Provincial regulations. - h) Where possible, the RM will work with other municipalities in the region to pursue comprehensive waste management plan for solid waste management, and plan for future water utility provisioning and waste water disposal. - i) Development which requires water shall be adequately services with a sufficient water supply either on site or by a central water system depending on the nature and intensity of use. 10. Development which requires sewage facilities shall be adequately serviced with an approved on-site or central sewage system in accordance with Provincial and Municipal requirements. - k) The RM is open to considering proposed regional energy and service provision. ## 5 Land Management ## 5.1 Background The RM has a diversified economy with multiple land uses that must be managed sustainably to protect existing land owners as well as future developments. The Barrier River arches through the RM and runs into Kipabiskau Lake. The RM has many streams and lakes and because of its natural beauty the RM has two regional parks to enjoy. Kipabiskau Regional Park is located along Kipabiskau Lake which also crosses over into the RM of Barrier Valley No. 397. Lake Charron Regional Park is located on an island is on the border between the RM of Pleasantdale and the RM of Spalding No. 368. The Pleasantdale provincial community pasture covers over 2,700 hectares in the north centre of the RM. ## 5.2 Objectives - 5.2.1 To encourage developmental practices that can be sustained by the environment without significant pollution, nuisance, or damage to the environmental resources. - 5.2.2 To restrict development on land with significant risks, such on or near land with slope instability, erosion risk, flood risk, slump risk, or other hazards of the natural and/or built environments. - 5.2.3 To protect defined areas of critical habitat. - 5.2.4 To protect critical water supply resources including both ground and surface water resources. - 5.2.5 To cooperate with municipal, provincial, and federal authorities as well as property owners to promote healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible use of land in the RM.  ## 5.3 Policies - 5.3.1 Conservation, Wildlife Habitat, and the Environment - Council will support farming practices and developments that conserve soil, improve soil quality, conserve moisture, and protect water supplies. Council may deny a permit to any development that may significantly deteriorate the land resources or deplete or pollute ground water sources. - b) Council will work with agencies of the provincial government to protect any significant critical wildlife habitat, Fish and Wildlife Development Funds Lands, Conservation Easements, Grazing Coop or rare or endangered species. Where significant potential has been identified to Council, Council may delay development until such time as the requirements of the relevant provincial agencies to protect such resources have been obtained. - c) Service and utility maintenance that is not environmentally sustainable, such as applying used oil to municipal roads, will not be an acceptable practice. 2. Council may special development regulations to protect environmentally sensitive land, wetlands, wetland soils, riparian systems, significant natural systems, significant natural landscapes, and other local and regional environmental features which may be suitable for conservation, recreation, or ## 5.3.2 Flooding, Slumping, and Slope Instability - a) Where development is proposed on known and/or potential hazard lands a professional report on the proposed development will be required at the developer's expense. The report shall determine if the development is located in the flood way or flood fringe, assess the geotechnical suitability of the site, or other environmental hazards, together with any required mitigation measures. These measures may be attached as a condition for a development permit approval. - b) The RM will prohibit the development of new buildings and additions to buildings in the flood way of the 1:500 year flood elevation of any watercourse or water body. - c) The RM will require flood-proofing of new buildings and additions to buildings to an elevation of 0.5 metres above the 1:500 year flood elevation of any watercourse or water in the flood fringe. - d) The Water Security Agency or other appropriate consultants can be utilized as a source of technical advice regarding flood levels and flood proofing techniques. Developments may be referred to the Water Security Agency for review prior to approval. - e) No new development shall be permitted on any potential unstable slope area without the required professional report for the site that identifies risks and appropriate mitigation measures. - f) Development and activities shall be avoided where risk of erosion or slope failure exists or where there is potential for erosion or slope instability on the site. - g) Council may prohibit development where Council is of the opinion that land is unsuitable for development because: - 1) The cost of providing an all-weather access road would be prohibitively expensive or difficult to maintain due to poor natural drainage, steep slopes or other features; - 2) It is subject to unstable soil conditions due to high water tables or poor drainage conditions; and - 3) Of hazards associated with fluctuating water levels and the associated processes of flooding and erosion or any other instability. ## 5.3.3 Source and Groundwater Protection - a) The RM shall consider the impacts of development on water bodies, waterways and shore lands and referrals will be sent to applicable agencies and departments, if necessary. - b) The RM shall work with the Watershed Association to ensure ground water resources (source water) and sensitive aquifer areas are protected from incompatible development. - c) Development shall not deplete or pollute ground water resources within the RM. Council shall work with the appropriate provincial and federal departments and agencies. - d) Where insufficient information exists regarding the suitability or the capacity of an aquifer for a proposed development, Council may require the developer to provide the necessary report, at his/her cost. Developers of proposed uses which require large amounts of groundwater or which may impact the current groundwater supply of adjoining uses may also be required by council to provide a study to prove that the groundwater recourse is adequate. - e) Water courses shall be managed as follows: - 1) Natural vegetation shall be preserved to prevent bank erosion; - 2) Unauthorized water course dredging and filling shall be prohibited; - 3) Periodic cleaning of man-made drains shall be encouraged; - 4) Channel improvements shall be carefully designed and constructed; and - 5) Water control structures shall be designed to a 1:500 flood design, or other standards approved by the Water Security Agency and Council. - f) New developments and subdivisions which are adjacent to water courses shall be developed to retain on-site drainage where feasible, minimize erosion, and maximize water quality. ## 5.3.4 Drainage - a) Adequate surface water drainage will be required throughout the municipality and on new development sites to avoid flooding, erosion and pollutions. A professional drainage report may be required where an area has or exhibits potential for poor drainage. - b) Unauthorized drainage of surface water runoff from any land throughout the RM shall be prohibited. Water courses shall not be altered without the prior approval of the Water Security Agency, RM and other provincial/federal stakeholders. All agricultural drainage works require approval from the Water Security Agency. - c) Developments shall not obstruct, increase or otherwise adversely alter water and flood flows and velocities. 4. 5.3.5 Vegetation and Soil Disruption - a) Development shall not needlessly destroy existing trees, vegetation and unique flora. - b) The planting of new vegetation and the implementation of protective vegetation measures shall be encouraged in conjunction with new development throughout the RM. - c) Developments shall minimize soil erosion and topsoil disruption in order to avoid pollution, slope instability, silting and the undesirable alteration of surface drainage and ground water - 5.3.6 Development shall be directed away from any area of natural hazards where there is potential risk to public health or safety. - 5.3.7 Development may be authorized only in accordance with recommended preventative mitigation measure which eliminate the risk or reduce the risk to an acceptable level. - 5.3.8 Where a professional report/investigation is required, the RM will require the report as part of an application for development and/or subdivision. - Performance bonds, interests filed on land titles, and liability insurance may be required from a developer, as part of a servicing or development agreement or as a development permit condition, to avoid unnecessary municipal administration, inconvenience and expenditures, to protect the public interest, and to notify future landowners of municipal servicing considerations or environmental limitations for the subject land. - 5.3.10 Public safety and health requirements shall guide all development. Subdivision and development shall be planned and located where fire and emergency services can be provided with reasonable efficiency and without undue cost to the RM. - 5.3.11 Development should be undertaken with precautions to minimize the risk of damage to property caused by wildfires. The RM may apply the following fire protection policies during development - a) Subdivision and development permit applications may be referred to the local fire marshal for comment prior to decision taking place on the application; - b) Green space may be used to separate building development from trees and vegetation when necessary; - c) Municipal roads shall be appropriately designed in order to provide for emergency vehicle access. - 5.3.12 Council may dedicate lands as Environmental Reserve to protect rare or sensitive flora and fauna or critical wildlife habitat in consultation with appropriate provincial and federal agencies. - 5.3.13 Development proposals where there may be adverse impacts on treaty rights such as hunting, fishing, trapping and carrying out of traditional uses on unoccupied Crown lands and public waterbodies shall be referred to potentially impacted First Nations and Metis Local communities. ## 6 Agricultural Lands ## 6.1 Background Agricultural is the prominent industry in the RM and protection of agricultural activities and resources is the principal concern of the municipality. Council wishes to encourage the retention of high quality agricultural land in larger parcels and avoid the fragmentation of productive land for speculative purposes. Some limited non-farm residential, commercial, industrial, and resource development may be allowed in agricultural areas at locations which would not cause land use conflict. ## 6.2 Objectives - 6.2.1 To support agricultural activities and ensure the continuation and diversification of agriculture in the municipality. - 6.2.2 Encourage future growth opportunities for agricultural and rural lands within the RM. - 6.2.3 To support agricultural uses in the municipality in a manner that will not create conflicts with neighbouring uses, jeopardize reasonable development potentials, or create significant environmental concerns. - 6.2.4 To provide on a limited basis, separate sites for the development of residences while avoiding disordered and fragmented land use patterns. - 6.2.5 To provide for intensive forms of agriculture including intensive livestock and to recognize differing forms of development patterns that intensive agriculture may require. - 6.2.6 Identify prime agricultural land and provide for areas where non-farm development is compatible and welcomed. - 6.2.7 To encourage environmentally responsible resource development and protect these lands from incompatible developments.  ## 6.3 Policies - 6.3.1 Agriculture activities on lands of a quarter section or more for field crop, pasture, and non-intensive livestock operations will not be restricted. - 6.3.2 A range of agricultural related uses will be included within the Zoning Bylaw to encourage diversified agricultural related and supportive business development in addition to agricultural production. - 6.3.3 The RM may restrict or prohibit development that will have a detrimental effect on agricultural land, environmentally sensitive areas, or areas with cultural or heritage significance. - 6.3.4 Intensification and expansion of agricultural activities shall be located, planned, and sited in manner that requires minimal improvements to municipal servicing. ## 6.3.5 Subdivisions - a) One (1) subdivision will be allowed on agricultural lands (two (2) separate titles per quarter section) as allowed for in the Agricultural District of the Zoning Bylaw. - b) 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. - c) All new and upgraded accesses and services shall be provided by the developer. 4. Where conflicting land uses are proposed on the same site or adjacent to one another, the RM may require the uses to construct buffers or screening prior to issuing any development permit. ## 6.3.6 Intensive Operations - a) Council will support the development of intensive agricultural and livestock operations unless specific land use or environmental locational conflicts would be created or where potential for conflict may arise. - b) Intensive agricultural operations and intensive livestock operations will be discretionary uses within the Agricultural District of the Zoning Bylaw. Any expansion of an operation to provide for a greater number of animal units, or any change in an operation which alters the species of animal, shall require a new permit approval. - c) The RM may require screening or encourage the use of innovative technologies which mitigate odour or other nuisances. - d) To minimize conflict between proposed intensive livestock operations and surrounding development or vice versa, the separation distances in the zoning bylaw shall be adhered to unless altered by - e) Council will encourage intensive livestock operators to engage in good land stewardship. - f) Existing agricultural land uses and developments shall be deemed conforming by Council, and shall be recognized within the Zoning Bylaw. 7. Any conflict between an agricultural use and another use shall be resolved in favour of the agricultural use, unless in Council's opinion, their decision would threaten the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality, as outlined in the Act. ## 6.3.7 Commercial, Industrial, and Mineral Resource Uses - a) Approval for commercial and industrial development may be granted if: - 1) Incompatibility with other land uses are avoided, including consideration of proximity to urban centres, lakeshore developments, and multiple parcel country residential subdivisions; - 2) Proposed development will not jeopardize environmental quality or cause undue pollution; - 3) The design and development of the use will conform to high standards of safety, visual quality, and convenience; - 4) The development will be situated along an all-weather municipal road; - 5) All relevant approvals are obtained from government agencies for potentially dangerous or hazardous uses; - 6) All other requirements set out in the plan and zoning bylaw are met. - b) Approval for resource development may be granted if: 6. Incompatibility with other land uses are avoided, including consideration of nearby agricultural land uses, urban centres, lakeshore developments, multiple parcel country residential subdivisions, and existing and planned mineral resource development; - 2) Proposed development will not jeopardize environmental quality or cause undue pollution; - 3) The design and development of the use will conform to high standards of safety, visual quality, and convenience; - 4) Appropriate access either exists or is developed at the applicant's expense; - 5) All relevant approvals are obtained from government agencies for mineral resource exploration, extraction, and processing; - 6) All other requirements set out in the plan and zoning bylaw are met. ## 7 Residential Lands ## 7.1 Background Council recognizes that Hamlets of Silver Park and Lac Vert are present in the municipality. Council wants to ensure that the needs of the developments are addressed to create suitable residential environments without jeopardising the primary agricultural character of the municipality, or increasing servicing costs for the RM. No country residential development exists in the RM. Council would consider limited country residential development, provided minimal effect of such development on RM finances, agricultural activities and environmentally sensitive areas. ## 7.2 Objectives - 7.2.1 To accommodate farm-related residential development in agricultural areas at densities, that will compliment but not supersede the agricultural and business function of the municipality. - 7.2.2 To optimize services and long term maintenance, clustered residential development will be encouraged. - 7.23 To minimize the potential for conflict between non-residential development and residential uses. - 7.2.4 To ensure that any residential use can be served by a road of a sufficient standard to provide the needed level of access to the site. - 7.2.5 To encourage medium density residential subdivisions near existing towns and villages. 7.2.6 - To support a range of housing options that are appropriate for rural living within the RM. ## 7.3 Policies - Residential subdivisions will be required to be serviced in a manner that meets municipal standards, unless the RM agrees to the construction of new services to accommodate the application at the cost of the developer or otherwise agreed upon by Council and the developer in a servicing agreement. - The RM will support clustered development of four (4) or more subdivision by encouraging subdivisions to locate adjacent to each other or adjacent to an existing residential area, in order to conserve agricultural land and reduce servicing costs, such as roads and utilities. - 7.3.3 A buffer strip or landscaping requirements may be required in a residential subdivision to separate residential uses and agricultural development. - Residential development on hazard lands will be limited. This includes lands that are subject to flooding, sloping, slumping, wetlands, wildlife lands, etc. An applicant shall submit geotechnical reports, engineered studies, and/or environmental reports to verify that proposed development is appropriate. - 7.3.5 Where the Zoning Bylaw requires a separation distance separating a new or expanding development (e.g. intensive livestock operation, anhydrous ammonia facility, waste disposal facility, or rendering facility) from existing or proposed residential developments, the separation distance shall also apply to the minimum distance new or expanding residential development must located from existing or proposed facilities with a regulated separation distance. - 7.3.6 All residential development is required to have adequate sewer and water services at the cost of the developer. These services shall meet RM standards and must be approved by the Health Authority. - 7.3.7 Development of residential subdivisions will be planned with the following considerations, but not limited to: - a) Maintaining existing water courses and wetlands and activities that integrate storm water management systems with natural water courses; - b) Integrated or natural, open space, and recreational areas as habitat corridors; - c) Wherever possible, to preserve existing trees and other natural features. - 7.3.8 Council may require the preparation of a concept plan for the entire area of a proposed multi-parcel residential subdivision. Information shall include: - a) Professional reports which assess the geotechnical suitability of the site, susceptibility to flooding or other environmental hazards including mitigation measures; - b) Engineered reports to address water supply, drainage and sewage disposal methods; - c) A plan/outline for the services, road layout, access to public roads, phasing of developments including dedicated lands. - 7.3.9 A drainage plan for future subdivisions may be required to ensure adequate drainage and that neighbouring sites and infrastructure will not be adversely affected by potential runoff from the development. ## 7.3.10 Hamlets - a) The Unorganized Hamlets of Silver Park and Lac Vert are within the RM boundaries. - b) The RM Council will encourage and support orderly discussion regarding voluntary amalgamation with the Village of Pleasantdale. In the event that Pleasantdale dissolves, the RM Council is committed to the standard provincial procedures. - c) Council will promote appropriate infill and expansions of existing hamlet to function as community service centres. - d) At Council's discretion, vacant land zoned Hamlet may be used for temporary and non-structural agriculture uses until hamlet-associated construction has begun, provided the agriculture uses do not create a conflict with existing or proposed development. All uses and permanent structures must be consistent with the regulations of the Hamlet zone. 5. In declining hamlets, Council will support cancellation of vacant registered lots and road where appropriate. - For those hamlets with adequate services and growth potential, Council will encourage infill development of the vacant lots in the hamlet. ## 7.3.11 Country Residential - Subdivision for residential development at a density greater than permitted within the Agricultural District will be considered on its merits by Council through a rezoning to a Country Residential District. - b) Council shall consider the following requirements when reviewing an application for rezoning of a Country Residential subdivision: - The existing inventory of country residential subdivisions and undeveloped lots and the phasing of the proposed development. Staging of development will be supported in order to provide an orderly and logical sequence of development. - 2) New country residential subdivisions shall front an existing good quality paved or graded allweather developed road, unless the RM agrees to the construction of new services to accommodate the application at the cost of the developer. - 3) To reduce the cost of new or reconstructed roads and encourage clustered subdivisions to supply piped potable water, central garbage stations and central sewage facilities, Council may choose to rezone one cluster subdivision at appropriate locations. The clusters will be limited to locating on a maximum of 4 adjoining quarter sections. - 4) The proposed subdivision shall be within the area as designated on the Future Land Use Map attached to and forming part of this bylaw. and in accordance with the criteria in the Zoning Bylaw. - 8.3.6 The RM will encourage commercial and business development that services the general public to locate within or adjacent to an urban municipality or along the highways in the RM (not including home based businesses or bed and breakfast operations). The business developments should be a type and scale which is compatible to adjacent residential uses. - 8.3.7 Industrial development is encouraged to be directed away from residential development. Lands should be compatible with rural industrial uses rather than being allowed to be scattered throughout the rural municipality. - 8.3.8 Highway commercial development should maintain the functional integrity of the adjacent highway, through the use of service roads, or controlled highway access points, which are approved by the Ministry of Highways. - 8.3.9 The Zoning Bylaw will make provisions for an appropriate mix of commercial and industrial land uses as either permitted or discretionary uses in suitable zoning districts. - The applicant will be required to supply supporting information from a qualified engineer where commercial development is proposed in areas that may be potentially hazardous due to flooding, erosion, soil slumping or high-water table. - 8.3.11 Consultation with the appropriate provincial agencies may be required prior to issuing a development permit or providing recommendations on a subdivision. - 8.3.12 Prior to the consideration of rezoning of land for commercial development, Council will require a concept plan be prepared. Where Council considers a concept plan to be necessary, the plan will contain the following: - a) The phasing of development; - b) The size and number of parcels proposed; - c) The installation and construction of roads, services, and utilities; - d) The types of businesses to be contained on the site; - e) Potential impacts on adjacent land uses, and proposed measures to reduce those impacts; - f) The environmental suitability of the site with particular consideration to the soils, topography, drainage and availability of services, proximity to wildlife management areas and hazard land; - The access, egress and potential impacts on roadway and highway systems, including traffic safety; - h) Any other matters which the RM considers necessary. - 8.3.13 Council may request that a servicing or development agreement, as outlined under Part VIII of the Act, be entered into between the developer and the RM prior to land development for the proposed commercial or industrial development. - 8.3.14 The RM may request provisions be made for the following items: - a) Adequate buffer planting and screening; ## 8 Commercial & Business Development ## 8.1 Background The RM wants to ensure that resource development occurs in a well-planned out manner that reduces land use conflicts and benefits the overall economy of the RM. Council supports the diversification of the farm economy through the establishments of farm and home based businesses. The RM affirms that new development in the area, both in RM limits and in neighbouring municipalities, benefit the region. The RM owns some gravels pits for municipal use with crushing operations going to tender. A few private gravel pits operate within the RM boundaries. The RM will continue to monitor the value of the municipal gravel supply to ensure its needs are met. ## 8.2 Objectives - 8.2.1 To ensure that business development occurs in a manner, which minimizes negative impacts on surrounding land uses and environment. - 8.2.2 To provide for business development opportunities including commercial, industrial and natural resource land uses. - 8.2.3 Ensure that any development is serviced to a standard that meets municipal standards. - 8.2.4 To direct commercial and business development to the most appropriate lands. - 8.2.5 To encourage and promote the establishment of highway commercial enterprises which cater to the traveling public and local rural population as well as the establishment of light or small scale processing and manufacturing industries on sites where conflicts with other land uses will be avoided. - 8.2.6 To encourage farm and home based business in appropriate areas. ## 8.3 Policies - 8.3.1 All commercial and business development shall have adequate services, including roads, safe access and utilities that meet municipal standards. Council will encourage new proposals to locate where services exist and the businesses may be required to be located in close proximity to existing highways or Clearing the Path Corridor roads. - 8.3.2 The Zoning Bylaw will provide criteria for business development, including industrial and commercial uses, allowed within the municipality. - 8.3.3 The Zoning Bylaw will make provision for on-farm accessory commercial developments that support the operation of agriculture in the municipality. - 8.3.4 Large scale commercial and industrial uses, as specified in the zoning bylaw, may be accommodated as discretionary uses provided their function is related to the agricultural economy and conflict with surrounding uses can be avoided or minimized. - 8.3.5 The RM will have the ability to require screening, landscaping or buffering as a condition of approval - b) An established trucking route; - c) Water supply and waste disposal, whether on-site or off-site and adherence to all regulatory requirements, policies and guidelines established by the appropriate provincial and federal agencies; - d) The posting of a suitable bond or letter of credit to ensure the fulfillment of a development agreement or conditions. ## 8.3.15 Sand and Gravel Extraction - a) The approval of sand and gravel development shall be based on compliance with the zoning bylaw, the compatibility of existing and planned land uses, the potential for disturbance to the environment and water sources including aquifers, and the impact on municipal infrastructure. - b) Council shall require a reclamation and remediation plan before approving new aggregate operations such as sand or gravel pits. Development of the new gravel pit shall follow this reclamation and remediation plan. - c) Council may require a performance bond for aggregate development to ensure remediation of the - d) In orderto minimize conflicts with adjacent land uses, aggregate operations must be located on sites that meet the separation criteria required in the zoning bylaw. - e) Aggregate operations shall have direct access to roadways and transportation routes suited to the operation. Upgrades or the construction of a new road shall be addressed in a development agreement or road maintenance agreement. - f) Aggregate operations shall not be sited in proximity to land identified on the zoning district map as environmentally sensitive or potentially hazardous. Council may require a proponent to submit a professional environmental impact or other suitable study, prior to finalizing a decision on any new or expanding operation. - g) Setback distances applied to aggregate operations shall be applied to new residences proposed in proximity to an existing aggregate operation. ## 8.3.16 The approval of any business development will be based on: - a) The compatibility of the development with existing or planned neighbouring land uses; care shall be taken in the siting of industrial uses that create land use conflicts with regards to noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odor or potential environmental contamination. Such uses shall be encouraged to find allocation that maximized separation from residential areas; - b) The services and infrastructure available to the site (including direct access to and from the existing Highway or road, if necessary); - c) The provision of storm-water retention and management; - d) Development standards or design criteria which includes such aspects as parking for large trucks, landscaping, screening, storage, signage, and building design and finish; and - e) The design and phasing of development. - 8.3.17 Commercial and Industrial uses which are likely to be unsightly due to the nature of the operation, exterior storage or type of building or structures should generally be discouraged form locating along the highway approached and entrance roadway to urban areas. If such uses are proposed in these areas, landscape buffers or other mitigation measure should be taken to screen these industrial uses from view. ## 8.3.18 Home Based Business and Home Occupations - a) Home based businesses and home occupations may be accommodated provided that they are clearly secondary to the principal residential use of the dwelling unit, are compatible with and do not change the character of the surrounding area. The Zoning Bylaw will specify development standards for home-based businesses and home occupations. ## Lakeshore Development ## 9.1 Background Council would like to accommodate lakeshore development where is will not negatively affect environmentally sensitive land and where through professional reports the land has been proven that the development is not being built on hazardous land. ## 9.2 Objectives - 9.2.1 To accommodate appropriate lakeshore development in the RM that is environmentally responsible and aesthetically pleasing. - 9.2.2 To optimize services and long term maintenance, clustered development will be encouraged. - 9.23 To minimize the potential for conflict between non-lakeshore and lakeshore development. - 9.2.4 To ensure that developments can be served by a road of a sufficient standard to provide the needed level of access to the site. - 9.2.5 To restrict development in areas that could prove hazardous to development for reasons of flooding and slope instability. - 9.2.6 To support public access and enjoyment of lake resources in the RM. - 9.2.7 To encourage a balanced approach to lake oriented commercial and tourism development that takes into consideration impacts on the environment, area residents, and financial benefits to the community. ## 9.3 Policies - 9.3.1 Subdivisions will be required to be located adjacent to existing roads and be serviced in a manner that meets municipal standards, unless the RM agrees to the construction of new services to accommodate the application at the cost of the developer. - 9.3.2 The RM will support clustered development by encouraging subdivisions to locate adjacent to each other or adjacent to an existing residential area, in order to conserve agricultural land and reduce servicing costs, such as roads and utilities. - 9.3.3 A buffer strip or landscaping requirements may be required in a residential subdivision to separate residential uses and agricultural development. - Development on hazard lands will be limited. This includes lands that are subject to flooding, sloping, slumping, wetlands, wildlife lands, etc. Geotechnical reports, engineered studies and/or environmental reports will be required to verify the development is appropriate for the lands. - 9.3.5 The required separation distances from lakeshore developments for locating of an intensive livestock operationa, yarous aply to facile a vast residesa deiry, pret proposal, earthesterm forms of development. - All lakeshore development is required to have adequate water supply and make provisions for liquid and solid waste disposal services at the cost of the developer, which meets RM standards and is approved by the Health Authority. - 9.3.7 Development will be planned with the following considerations, but not limited to: - a) Maintaining existing watercourses and wetlands and activities that integrate storm water management systems with natural watercourses; - b) Integrated or natural, open space and recreational areas as habitat corridor; - Wherever possible, to preserve existing trees and other natural features. - 9.3.8 Council may require the preparation of a concept plan for the entire area of a proposed lakeshore development. Information shall include: - a) Professional reports which assess the geotechnical suitability of the site, susceptibility to flooding or other environmental hazards including mitigation measures; - b) Engineered reports to address water supply, drainage and sewage disposal methods; - c) A plan/outline for the services, road layout, access to public roads, phasing of developments including dedicated lands. - A drainage plan for future subdivisions may be required to ensure adequate drainage and that neighbouring sites and infrastructure will not be adversely affected by potential runoff from the development. - 9.3.10 To ensure the protection of shorelines, all lands within the bank of the waterbody will be designated as environmental reserve at the time of subdivision. - 9.3.11 Where lakeshore subdivisions are being proposed, Council will require dedicated lands to ensure public access to the waterbody. ## 10 Heritage and Recreation ## 10.1 Background The Kipibiskau Regional Park lies within the RM as does the access to Lake Charron Regional Park. The RM is also home to a local campground near Kipiniskau as well as snowmobile trails and walking trails that are maintained by local clubs. The RM operates no permanent recreational facilities and has no plans to build recreational facilities. Lac Vert and Silver Park both have Community Clubs supported predominantly by fundraising. The City of Melfort, Town of Naicam, and Village of Pleasantdale all provide recreational and community services to RM residents. There are no registered Heritage Properties within the RM, but the RM will continue to protect and encourage the retention of heritage significant buildings and areas. Dedicated lands are lands that are assigned without compensation at the time of subdivision to the municipality which the land is located in. Provision on the establishment, management and use of dedicated lands is contained within the Planning and Development Act, 2007 and the Dedicated Lands Regulations, 2009. Council shall use the Planning and Development Act, 2007 and the Dedicated Lands Regulations, 2009 to support recreation opportunities for its residents. ## 10.2 Objectives - 10.2.1 To protect defined areas of heritage sensitivity. - 10.2.2 To provide recreational opportunities for municipal and regional residents. - 10.2.3 To encourage the sustainable development of the recreation resources as well as assisting in maximizing the benefits and minimizing the costs to the municipality. ## 10.3 Policies - 10.3.1 Council will exercise its discretion based on the suitability of the location and development with respect to physical access and available services, the separation distance to incompatible land uses, the extraction of future resources, and other factors that may make the development unsuitable for the area. - 10.3.2 The RM will consider the development of regional open space and leisure and tourism opportunities when land is identified as being suited for these types of developments. - 10.3.3 Tourist developments, such as bed-and-breakfast operations ancillary to a residence or vacation farms ancillary to a farmstead and operating agricultural use, will be discretionary uses in the Zoning Bylaw. - 10.3.4 Campgrounds and other public or commercial recreation uses will be discretionary uses, where appropriate, in the Zoning Bylaw. - 10.3.5 Where appropriate, Council will permit the development of publicly owned or privately owned recreational facilities. - 10.3.6 Recreational activities may occur in environmentally sensitive areas, heritage sensitive areas, and hazard lands only to the extent that these lands are not detrimentally affected by recreational users and the recreational uses will not be detrimentally impacted by these land features. - 10.3.7 Council will cooperate with other jurisdictions and operators to provide efficient facilities and a diversity of recreation opportunities within the RM and region. ## 10.3.8 Dedicated Lands - a) Cash-in-lieu of municipal reserve land will be preferred unless the dedication of land for municipal reserve is required to meet community recreational needs or school sites. - b) Environmental reserve dedication may be requested during a subdivision for lands that have environmental constraints. 3. Funds from the dedication lands account may be used for municipal reserve, environmental reserve, or public reserve development either within the municipality or in other municipalities that will serve the residents of the rural municipality of Pleasantdale in accordance with the Dedicated Lands Regulations. - d) Council shall encourage the approving authority, which in the case of the municipality is the Minister of Government Relations, to dedicate environmental reserve for lands that have environmental constraints or are potentially hazardous, in accordance with section 185 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007. - e) Where a lakeshore subdivision is proposed, Council should engage with the Water Security Agency and encourage the approving authority to dedicate land along the shoreline to ensure public access to the waterbody and to prevent against the risk of flood. ## 10.3.9 School Site Policies - a) The RM recognizes the importance of education and the adequate provision of sites for schools and educational purposes. At the time this bylaw was approved, the need for a new school site within the RM boundaries or neighbouring municipalities to accommodate students from the RM has not been - b) Where the need for a new school site is identified in the RM, the dedication of municipal reserve land may be required in a size and configuration suitable to accommodate the educational needs of the municipality and the region. 3. If the need for a school site is identified in a neighbouring municipality that will accommodate students from the RM, Council shall contribute funds from the dedicated lands account for the acquisition of that site. - d) If the need for a new school site is identified, the RM will work with the Ministry of Education and school division(s) to ensure the creation of a site suitable for that purpose. If necessary, the Council shall endeavour to amend RM Bylaws accordingly. 5. 10.3.10 The RM will continue to cooperate with adjacent municipalities to provide efficient facilities and services, including recreational services, for the community. ## 10.3.11 Heritage Sensitive Areas - a) Council will work with agencies of the provincial government to protect any significant heritage site(s) or structure(s). Where significant potential has been identified to Council, Council may delay development until such time as the requirements of the relevant provincial agencies to protect such resources have been obtained. ## 11 Inter-Jurisdictional Cooperation ## 11.1 Background Communities within the RM of Pleasantdale include the Town of Naicam, the Village of Pleasantdale, and the unorganized hamlets of Lac Vert and Silver Park. The RM of Pleasantdale No. 398 is bordered by a number of RMs as well as the two locations of the Kinistin First Nations Reserve. There are no Métis locals in the RM of Pleasantdale but nearby locals includes Melfort Métis Local #22, Tisdale Métis Local # 222, and Archerwill Métis Local #58. ## 11.2 Objectives - 11.2.1 To foster inter-municipal/jurisdictional cooperation and positive communication between municipalities and jurisdictions. - 11.2.2 Pursue inter-municipal/jurisdiction cooperation in planning and providing for municipal services based on common interests and the interests of the region. - 11.2.3 Identify and designate future urban growth areas and provide greater certainty for land use decisions where impacts cross municipal boundaries. ## 11.3 Policies - 11.3.1 The RM will work together with adjacent municipalities to provide economies of scale that will benefit the area. The RM will also work with neighboring rural and urban municipalities and other stakeholders to develop joint service programs where such arrangements will be of benefit to the municipality and community. - 11.3.2 The annexation process should be consistent with the policies and intent set out in this bylaw and shall be undertaken in a positive, orderly, timely and agreed-upon process. - The RM will cooperate to ensure that development surrounding the urban municipalities will not hinder future growth areas. This does not apply to such effects that arise in the course of normal, non-intensive farm operations. The RM will develop a coordinated approach for review of applications with the urban municipalities where future developments are proposed in close proximity to the urban areas. The Rural Municipality will ensure that the area will be protected from incompatible growth by requiring a comprehensive development proposal that will be jointly reviewed by the RM of Pleasantdale and the Town of Naicam. Lands adjacent to the Town of Naicam will be identified with compatible future land use designations. - 11.3.4 Pursuant to Section 32.1(1) of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, Council may enter into an inter-municipal development agreement with another municipality to address issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries. - 11.3.5 To coordinate planning and growth, the RM will consult with provincial and federal government agencies and other communities and/or organizations. - 11.3.6 RM wants to continue to engage with neighbouring First Nations such as the Kinistin Sauteaux Nation as well as adjacent municipalities to ensure the community, as a whole, grows and advances in the most progressive way possible. - a) Where appropriate Council will purchase or lease property or use public investment to achieve the objectives of this Official Community Plan. - b) Council shall cooperate with the provincial authorities to enforce fire safety, flood protection, environmental protection and shore land pollution control regulations within the RM. 3. Development proposals where there may be adverse impacts on treaty rights such as hunting, fishing, trapping, and carrying out of traditional uses on unoccupied Crown lands and public waterbodies shall be referred to potentially impacted First Nations and Metis Local communities. 4. Development shall minimize, mitigate or avoid adverse impacts on hunting, fishing, trapping and the carrying out of traditional uses on unoccupied Crown lands and public waterbodies to the extent ## 12 Implementation ## 12.1 Zoning Bylaw - 12.1.1 The RM will adopt a Zoning Bylaw as the principal method of implementing the goals, objectives, and policies contained in this Official Community Plan. - 12.1.2 The Zoning Bylaw will implement the land use policies contained in this Official Community Plan by prescribing and establishing zoning districts. - 12.1.3 The RM may consider amending the Zoning Bylaw provided amendments comply with the objectives and policies of this Official Community Plan. ## 12.2 Other Implementation Tools ## 12.2.1 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 such as the Statements of Provincial Interest 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. ## 12.2.2 Administration - a) This Official Community Plan is binding Council and all development within the RM. - b) The interpretation of words as contained in the accompanying zoning bylaw shall apply to the words in this statement. - 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. ## 12.2.3 Definitions - a) The definitions contained in the Zoning Bylaw shall apply to the Official Community Plan. ## 12.2.4 Maps - a) All reference maps to this bylaw are meant as a planning guideline only as data changes from time to time. Formal clearance to proceed with a development should always be provided by the appropriate provincial and/or federal agency or qualified professional prior to development taking place. ## Appendix A - Development Review Criteria - 1) When considering applications to rezone, subdivide, and develop land, Council shall have regard to the following concerns: - a) Conformity with the plan goals, objectives and policies and the Zoning bylaw development standards; - b) The viability and necessity of the proposed use; - c) The degree of prematurity (ie. time, location, servicing, cost, municipal capabilities, etc.); - d) The availability of alternative sites and buildings to accommodate the proposed development to achieve the intent of this Official Community Plan and Zoning bylaw; - e) The ability of the RM 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; - f) 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; - g) The effect of the proposed development on proposed municipal projects identified in the bylaw, including public reserve and recreational policies; - h) Any additional reports, studies, development issues, resident concerns, provincial comments and public hearing submissions. - 2) Subdivision and development proposals shall not be approved where the proposal: - a) Is detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the area; - b) Is injurious to, or incompatible with existing or proposed developments or public utilities in the vicinity; - c) Involves, in Council's opinion, prohibitively expensive public utility construction or maintenance costs; - d) Involves the refusal of a developer to enter into a servicing or development agreement; - e) Is not located, appropriately arranged or serviced on an environmentally protected site of in an environmentally suitable manner. - 3) Where a subdivision or development proposal affects the municipal road system, the municipality may, at its discretion, and pursuant Section 22 of The Municipalities Act, require the landowner or developer to enter into a road maintenance agreement. ## 13 Future Land Use Map  ## 14 Development Constraints Map