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Rural Municipality of
Wheatlands
No. 163
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw No. 05-2025
1.
2.
Rural Municipality Of Wheatlands No. 163
Zoning Bylaw No. 05-2025
Pursuant to Sections 34(1) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the
Rural Municipality of Wheatlands No. 163 hereby adopts the Zoning Bylaw, identified as
Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
The Reeve and Administrator are hereby authorized to sign and seal Schedule "A" which is
attached to and forms part of this Bylaw.
3. This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final approval by the Minister of
Government Relations.
Read a First Time the
20th day of FEBRUARY 2028
Read a Second Time the
9th day ol JULY
2025
Read a Third Time and Adopted the
9th
day of
JULY
2025
Mio
Reeve
амени
Administrator
SCIPALITY
OF WHEATLA
ミ
RM SEAL
RURAL
GKATCHEW
163
Certified a True Copy of the Bylaw adopted by Resolution of Council
APPROVED
REGINA, SASK.
NOV 2 1 2025
JanMour
Minister of Government Relations
on the
day of
Schedule A
Rural Municipality of Wheatlands No. 163
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw No. 05-2025
March 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION
1
1.1
Title
1.2
Purpose of the Zoning Bylaw
1
1.3
Scope of the Zoning Bylaw
1.4
Severability
1
1.5
Organization of this Zoning Bylaw
1
2
ADMINISTRATION
2
2.1
Development Officer & Council
2
2.2
Development Permits
2
2.3 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit
3
2.4 Development Application Requirements
4
2.5 Development Application Procedures
5
2.6
Development Application Evaluation Criteria
9
2.7 Development Appeals
9
2.8
Minor Variances
10
2.9
Development Application Fees
10
2.10 Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, & Sites
10
2.11 Permits, Licenses, & Compliance with Other Bylaws
11
2.12 Bylaw Enforcement, Offences, & Penalties
ןו
2.13
Restoration to a Safe Condition
11
2.14
Municipal Agreements
12
3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
13
3.1
Prohibited & Noxious Uses
13
3.2
Uses Permitted in All Zoning Districts
13
3.3
Principal Buildings, Structures, & Uses
13
3.4 Accessory Buildings, Structures, & Uses
14
3.5
Building Heights
14
3.6
Signs, Billboards, & Lighting
14
3.7
Parking, Loading, & Heavy Hauling
15
3.8
Outdoor Storage
16
3.9
Storage & Handling of Hazardous Materials
17
3.10 Fences, Hedges, & Shelterbelts
17
3.11
Landscaping
17
3.12 Site Grading, Levelling, & Drainage
17
3.13
Work Within a Municipal Right-of-Way
18
3.14 Development in Proximity to Provincial Highways
18
3.15 Development in Proximity to a Railway
19
3.16 Development in Proximity to Pipelines & Transmission Lines
19
3.17 Development on Hazardous or Environmentally Sensitive Lands
20
3.18 Heritage & Archaeological Resource Management
21
3.19 Water Supply & Waste Disposal
21
4.1
4 REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
Intensive Livestock Operations
22
22
4.2 Resource Exploration & Development
24
4.3
Farm & Home-Based Businesses
25
4.4
Accessory Dwelling Units
25
4.5
Mobile, Ready-to-Move (RTM), & Modular Housing
26
4.6 Campground & Recreation Vehicle (RV) Park
26
4.7 Commercial & Industrial Development
27
4.8 Agricultural Tourism Uses
27
4.9
Cannabis
27
4.10
Keeping of Animals
29
4.11
Solar Energy
29
4.12
Wind Energy
29
4.13 Public Utilities & Municipal Facilities
30
4.14
Communication Towers
30
4.15
Shipping Containers
31
4.16
Private Airstrips
31
4.17 Solid & Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities
31
4.18
Salvage Yards
32
4.19
Bare land Condominium Developments
32
5
ZONING DISTRICTS
33
5.1
Classification of Zoning Districts
33
5.2
The Zoning District Map
33
5.3
Boundaries of Zoning Districts
33
5.4
Zoning District Schedules
33
5.5
Site Size Adjustments
33
6
기
AGRICULTURAL-RESOURCE (AR)
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR)
34
38
8
HAMLET (HL)
41
9
COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL (MI)
43
10
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (EC)
47
EXHIBIT A: DEFINITIONS
EXHIBIT B: ZONING DISTRICT MАР
1
1.1
1.2
INTRODUCTION
Under the authority provided by The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (The Act),
the Council of the RM of Wheatlands No. 163, in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open
meeting hereby enacts as follows:
Title
This Bylaw No. 05-2025 shall be known and may be cited as the Zoning Bylaw of the
RM of Wheatlands No. 163.
Purpose of the Zoning Bylaw
The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate land use and development within the RM in
accordance with the RM of Wheatlands No. 163 Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 04-
2025 (OCP).
1.3 Scope of the Zoning Bylaw
1.4
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
Development shall be permitted within the limits of the RM only when in conformity
with the provisions of this Bylaw subject to the right of appeal provisions of The Act.
Severability
A decision of a Court that one or more of the provisions of this Bylaw are invalid in
whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of other
provisions or parts of the provisions of this Bylaw.
Organization of the Zoning Bylaw
Administration
The application requirements, processes, and evaluation criteria for all types of
development applications are contained in Section 2.0.
Regulations
General regulations that apply to all forms of development are contained in Section
3.0. Additional regulations that apply to specific uses are contained in Section 4.0.
1.5.3 The Zoning District Schedules and Map
1.5.4
The Zoning District Schedules and Map are explained in and follow Section 5.0.
Definitions
The definitions contained in Exhibit A shall apply to both this Bylaw and the OCР.
1.5.5 Interpretation
Where any provision of this Bylaw appears unclear, Council shall make the final Bylaw
interpretation.
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2 ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Development Officer & Council
2.1.1
2.1.2
Development Officer
The Administrator of the RM of Wheatlands No. 163 shall be the Development Officer
responsible for the administration of this Bylaw. The Development Officer shall:
(a) Receive, record, and review development permit applications.
(b) Issue a decision on development permits for "Permitted Uses".
(c) Assist Council with issuing a decision on discretionary uses, zoning amendments,
OCP amendments, minor variance, monthly reports, and development and
servicing agreements.
(d) Administer any Public Notification process as required by this Bylaw or any other
Bylaw adopted by the RM.
(e) Collect development application fees according to the fee schedule established
in this Bylaw or any other Bylaw adopted by the RM.
(f) Maintain for inspection by the public during regular office hours, a copy of this
Bylaw, the Zoning District Map, and any amendments.
(g) Perform other duties as determined by Council.
Council
The RM of Wheatlands No. 163 Council shall:
(a) Issue a decision on discretionary uses, zoning amendments, OCP amendments,
and development and servicing agreements in accordance with The Act, the OCP,
and this Bylaw.
(b) Make a recommendation on all subdivision application referrals received from the
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations prior to a decision being made
by the Minister.
2.2 Development Permits
2.2.1 No person shall commence a new use or undertake development, including repairs
and renovations involving structural alterations, without first obtaining a development
permit, unless exempt under Section 2.3.
2.2.2 A development permit shall not be issued for any structure or use in contravention of
any provisions of this Bylaw or the OCP, except as provided in an appeal pursuant to
The Act.
2.2.3
Frontage on Road
A development permit shall not be issued unless the site abuts or has frontage on a
public road.
2.2.4 Building Permit
A building permit shall not be issued in accordance with the RM Building Bylaw unless
a development permit, where required, has also been issued. Applications for a
development permit and building permit may be reviewed concurrently.
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2.2.5 Development Permit Validity
A development permit is valid for a period of 12 months. This period may be extended
by the Development Officer before the development permit expires for an additional 12
months if requested in writing by the permit holder. A development permit shall be
considered void if:
(a) The use is not commenced while the development permit is valid; or
(b) A building permit, if required, is not obtained while the development permit is
valid.
2.2.6 Development Permit for a Temporary Use
2.2.7
2.2.8
The Development Officer may issue a development permit for a temporary use, with
specified conditions for a specified period of time, not exceeding 12 months, to
accommodate developments that are temporary or seasonal for events or other
temporary uses deemed appropriate by the Development Officer, subject to the
following regulations:
(a) Where a development permit for a temporary use has expired, the permit may be
renewed at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(b) A permit for a temporary use may not be renewed more than once in a two (2)
year period.
(c) Upon expiration of the period for which the temporary use was approved, the use
shall be discontinued, and all temporary structures removed.
(d) A temporary use must meet all other requirements of this Bylaw.
Buildings to be Moved
No building shall be moved within or into the RM without the issuance of a
development permit, unless exempt under Section 2.3.
Demolition of Buildings
No building or structure shall be demolished within the RM without the issuance of a
demolition permit in accordance with the RM's Building Bylaw.
2.3 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit
2.3.1
A development permit is not required for the following, but all other applicable
provisions of this Bylaw shall apply:
(a) General Agricultural Uses such as field crops, pastures for the raising of animals
and poultry, beehives, grazing, ranching, and other similar uses customarily
carried out in the field of general agriculture but excluding intensive livestock
operations.
(b) The maintenance or construction of a public work by the RM or public utility.
(c) Maintenance and repairs that do not include structural alterations.
(d) Accessory farm buildings, structures, and uses in the Agricultural-Resource (AR)
Zoning District, excluding dwellings, but Section 3.4 shall still apply.
(e) Accessory buildings and structures in any Zoning District other than Agricultural-
Resource (AR) that are under 9.3 m² (100 ft2) in area, but Section 3.4 shall still
apply.
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(f) Farm and home-based businesses, but Section 4.3 shall still apply.
(g) The erection of any sign, excluding Billboard Signs, unless otherwise required by
this Bylaw, but Section 3.6 shall still apply.
(h) The erection of any fence or stand-alone wall (retaining wall, screen, etc.), but
Section 3.10 shall still apply.
(i) The planting of any trees, shrubs, or landscaping, but Section 3.11 shall still apply;
(j) A temporary building where the sole purpose is incidental to the construction or
alteration of a building.
2.4 Development Application Requirements
2.4.1 The requirements included in this Section apply to applications for development
permits for permitted uses and discretionary uses as well as Zoning Bylaw and OCP
amendments.
2.4.2
Any development application shall be submitted with the required fees to the
Development Officer and shall include the following information:
(a) The names and contact information of the applicant, the property owner, and the
person who prepared the application and / or supporting material.
(b) The legal description of the subject property (1/4 Section or Lot, Block, Plan).
(c) A description of the proposed development or use on the subject property.
(d) A Site Plan that should include:
(e)
i. A north arrow, the subject site property boundaries and dimensions, and all
adjacent properties and public roads.
ii. The location of any existing buildings, structures, utility poles, underground
utilities, easements, and trees.
iii. The location and size of proposed buildings or structures, including all front,
side and rear yard setback dimensions.
iv. The location of any entrances or exterior doorways, walkways, and
pedestrian circulation areas;
V.
The location and size of all proposed parking spaces, driveways, vehicle
circulation areas, and loading spaces; and
vi. The location and size of any proposed signs.
Any other required information as determined by the Development Officer or
Council in accordance with this Bylaw and the OCP, including, but not limited to
the estimated peak water level and safe building elevation, supporting technical
studies or plans (e.g. geotechnical assessment, landscape plan, drainage plan,
etc.), and a concept plan.
2.4.3 Development Application Fees
Development application fees for development permits for permitted uses and
discretionary uses, Zoning Bylaw and OCP amendments, and other types of
applications are outlined in Section 2.9 of this Bylaw.
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2.5 Development Application Procedures
2.5.1
General Development Application Procedures
The following procedures apply to all applications for development permits for
permitted uses and discretionary uses, and Zoning Bylaw and OCP amendments in
addition to those listed for specific applications in Section 2.5.2 to 2.5.4:
(a) Upon receiving the application, the Development Officer will review the
application for compliance with the OCP and this Zoning Bylaw, including the
evaluation criteria in Section 2.6, and any other applicable policies, regulations,
and standards.
(b) Prior to making a decision or conducting public notice and referring the
application to Council, the Development Officer may circulate the application to
any government agencies, neighbouring municipalities, interested groups, or
engineering, legal, or other professionals (such as planning, engineering, legal,
scientific, economic, etc.), for consideration and comments.
(c) The applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision and shall be advised of
their right to appeal in accordance with this Bylaw and The Act.
2.5.2 Permitted Use Application Procedures (approved by the Development Officer)
In addition to the general development application procedures in Section 2.5.1, the
following procedures apply to all development permit applications for permitted uses
as demonstrated by FIGURE 1:
(a) If a person applies for a development permit for a development or use that is
permitted in its Zoning District and conforms to all provisions of this Bylaw and the
OCP, then the Development Officer shall issue a development permit.
(b)
(c)
Performance standards, development standards, or conditions may be applied
that are consistent with standards or conditions of this Bylaw in accordance with
The Act (s. 62(4)) to ensure the development or use conforms to the OCP and this
Bylaw including the evaluation criteria in Section 2.6.
The Development Officer shall seek the opinion of Council in instances where it is
required by this Bylaw.
2.5.3 Discretionary Use Application Procedures (approved by Council)
In addition to the general development application procedures in Section 2.5.1, the
following procedures apply to all development permit applications for discretionary
uses in accordance with The Act (s. 54-58) and as demonstrated by FIGURE 1:
(a) If a person applies for a development permit for a development or use that is
listed as a discretionary use in its Zoning District, then the Development Officer
shall give public notice of the application in accordance with The Act (s. 55).
(b) The Public Notice shall be distributed to the assessed owners of property within a
minimum 75 metres of the site of the application and shall indicate the date of
the Council meeting at which the discretionary use application will be considered.
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(c) The Development Officer shall prepare a report for Council concerning the
discretionary use application that may contain recommendations for conditions
of approval to be applied in accordance with The Act (s. 54, 56(3) & 62(3)) to
ensure the development or use satisfies the evaluation criteria in Section 2.6.
(d) Council shall consider the application together with the Development Officer's
report and any written or verbal submissions received from the public before
issuing a decision by Council resolution to:
i. Approve the discretionary use application as is;
ii. Approve the discretionary use application with development standards or
conditions in accordance with The Act (s. 56(3)) to ensure the development
or use satisfies the evaluation criteria in Section 2.6; or
iii. Reject the discretionary use application.
2.5.5 Planning Bylaw Amendment Application Procedures (approved by Council)
In additional to the general development application procedures in Section 2.5.1, the
following procedures apply to all applications for Zoning Bylaw and OCP amendments
as demonstrated by FIGURE 2:
(a)
If a person applies for an OCP amendment or zoning amendment (including a
rezoning), Council may decide to consider the application by passing a resolution
authorizing the Development Officer to proceed with preparing draft bylaws and
public notices, and to authorize the date and time for a required public hearing. If
Council decides not to agree to consider the amendment or rezoning, then the
applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision.
(b) Council shall give the bylaws first reading only and shall publish a public notice of
its intent to amend the OCP or Zoning Bylaw, once a week for two consecutive
weeks in accordance with The Act (s. 207). The first advertisement must be at
least two weeks before the date of the public hearing.
(c) The public hearing shall be held before the second reading by Council. The
hearing may be held during a Council meeting but Council must resolve to
suspend the meeting for the hearing. The hearing may be closed once all
representations are heard and all written submissions are accepted. Following the
public hearing, Council may decide to either:
i. Alter the bylaw to address concerns or objections;
ii. Approve the bylaw amendment as is; or
iii. Refuse the application by withdrawing the Bylaw.
(d) If approved, the Development Officer shall send the OCP or Zoning Bylaw
amendment to the Ministry of Government Relations for review. Any OCP or Zoning
Bylaw amendment requires Ministerial Approval before it can come into effect.
(e) If an application requires both an OCP and Zoning Bylaw amendment, then
separate bylaws are needed, but they may be prepared and reviewed together.
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FIGURE 1. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
Development Perrnit
Application Received by
Development Officer
The Application is Reviewed Internally for.
completeness according to Section 2 4 of this Bylaw;
conformity with the OCP & Zoning Bylaw, ana
compliance with the generai regulations, specitic use
regulations, Zoning District schedules, and the evaluation
criteria in Section 2.6 of this Bylaw.
Development Cormplios
with Zoning Bylaw
Development does NOT
Comply with
Zoning Bylaw
Applicotion is Circulated if Required
(Section 2.5.1(b) of this Bylaw)
Refuse Application
due to:
The Use is
DISCRETIONARY
OR
The Use is
PERMITTED
Non-Compliant
Development
Standard
OR
T
Give Public Notico
(Section 55 of
The Act)
Development
Officer Prepares
Report
Council Meeting to
Decide Whether to:
↓
Council Issues
Pormit
1
1
OR
↓
ال
Refuse
Application
Issues Permil with
Development
Standards or
Eligible for
Devetopment
Appeats Board
Prohibited Use of
Intensity of Uso
Π
Π
|
↓
Zoning Amendment
Application
Required
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FIGURE 2. PLANNING BYLAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION PROCESS (OCP & ZONING)
Planning Bylaw Amendment
Application Received by
Development Officor
The Apptication is reviewed internally for:
completeness according to Section 2.3 of this Bylaw:
conformity to the overoll intent of the OCP & Zoning Byław;
its overall impact on the RM; and
the evaluation criteria In Section 2.5 of this Bylaw.
Application is Circulated il Required
(Section 2.4.1(b) of this Bylaw)
Draft Bylaws
Council Meeting for
1st Reading
Π
Π Major chonges
will need to
be re-advertised
Public Notice
(Section 207 of
The Act)
"Once a week for two consecutive
weeks. The first odverstisment
must be at least 14 days before
the public hearing.
Public Hearing
Alter Bylaw
Amendment
L-
Waiver to re-advertise
considered by Minister
for minor changes
Council Meeting for
2nd Reading and
Decision to.
↓
Approve Bylaw
Amendment by
Passing 3rd Reading
Dovelopment Officer Sends to
Community Planning for
Ministonal Review
↓
Withdraw Amendment
(Refuse Application)
**A Pianning Bylow Amendment
does not take effect until it recelves
approval from the Ministry.
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2.6 Development Application Evaluation Criteria
2.6.1
When evaluating applications for development permits for permitted uses and
discretionary uses, as well as Zoning Bylaw and OCP amendments, the Development
Officer and Council shall consider whether such proposals:
(a) Conform with all relevant provisions of the OCP, this Bylaw, and any other
applicable policies and regulations;
(b) Are viable and marketable;
(c) Are suitable for the proposed site and do not pose a threat to the natural
environment;
(d) Are compatible with neighbouring properties and overall RM land use patterns;
(e) Are not detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of RM
residents and visitors;
(f) Can be economically serviced including roadways, water and sewer, solid waste
disposal, parks, schools, community facilities, and utilities;
(g) Can be suitably drained in accordance with Section 3.12 of this Bylaw;
(h) Create no undue burden on RM finances; and
(i)
Require any municipal agreements subject to Section 2.14 or a Road Maintenance
Agreement subject to Section 3.7.4 to comply with the OCP and Zoning Bylaw or to
satisfy the above criteria.
2.7 Development Appeals
2.7.1 Council shall appoint a Development Appeals Board (DAB) in accordance with
Sections 213 to 227 inclusive, of The Act.
2.7.2 A person who wishes to make an appeal to the DAB, shall do so in writing to the
Development Officer within 30 days of the date of issuance or refusal of a
development permit application.
2.7.3 The DAB has the authority under The Act (s. 219) to allow variances to the standards of
this Bylaw, including standards and conditions specified for a permitted or
discretionary use.
2.7.4
The DAB does not have the authority to vary and will not hear appeals based on a
decision by the Development Officer or Council to:
(a) Refuse a use or intensity of use not permitted in a Zoning District.
(b) Refuse a discretionary use or intensity of a discretionary use.
(c) Refuse a rezoning of the person's land.
2.7.5 A decision by the DAB may be appealed to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board in
accordance with The Act (s. 226).
2.7.6 Development appeal application fees are outlined in Section 2.9 of this Bylaw.
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2.8 Minor Variances
2.8.1 Applications for a minor variance shall be made to the Development Officer, who shall
review the application and issue a decision in accordance with The Act (s. 60).
2.8.2 The Development Officer may grant a minor variance of up to 10% of any minimum
yard setback or minimum distance between buildings or structures for either a
permitted or discretionary use as specified by this Bylaw.
2.8.3
The Development Officer shall maintain a registry of all minor variance applications.
2.8.4 Minor variance application fees are outlined in Section 2.9 of this Bylaw.
2.9 Development Application Fees
2.9.1
The applicant of a development application shall pay a fee according to the following
schedule:
(a) Development Permit:
i. Permitted Use:
Discretionary Use:
$100
ii.
$200
(b) OCP or Zoning Amendment:
$250
(c) Development Appeal:
$200
(d) Minor Variance:
$50
2.9.2
2.9.3
Costs of Advertising
In addition to the above fees schedule, the applicant shall be responsible for the costs
of any required public notice or advertising in accordance with this Bylaw and The Act.
Municipal Agreements
Applicants may be subject to additional servicing agreement fees, development
levies, and performance securities in accordance with the OCP (s. 2.2.5) and The Act.
2.10 Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, & Sites
2.10.1 Any use of land, building, structure, or site lawfully existing at the time of passing of this
Bylaw that is rendered non-conforming by the enactment of this Bylaw or any
subsequent amendments, may be continued, transferred, or sold in accordance with
the provisions of The Act (s. 88 to 93).
2.10.2 A legally nonconforming use or building pursuant to Section 2.10.1 may be enlarged,
reconstructed, repaired or renovated provided that:
(a) The element of nonconformity is not increased; and
(b) All other applicable provisions of this Zoning Bylaw are satisfied.
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2.11 Permits, Licenses, & Compliance with Other Bylaws
2.11.1
In the event of a conflict between this Bylaw and the OCP, the provisions of the OCP
shall prevail.
2.11.2 Nothing in this Bylaw shall exempt any person from complying with any other federal,
provincial, or municipal requirement. Developers are responsible for obtaining all
applicable federal and provincial approvals.
2.11.3 Where the requirements of this Bylaw conflict with those of the OCP, or any other
federal, provincial, or municipal requirement, the more stringent requirement shall
apply.
2.12 Bylaw Enforcement, Offences, & Penalties
2.12.1 Pursuant to The Act (s. 242-245), the Development Officer may issue a stop order for
development that contravenes this Bylaw or the standards and conditions specified in
a development permit in order to achieve compliance.
2.12.3 Any person who violates this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary
conviction to the penalties set forth in The Act. (s. 243)
2.12.3 Errors and / or omissions by the Development Officer or someone acting under their
direction while administering this Bylaw do not relieve any person from liability for
failure to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw.
2.13 Restoration to a Safe Condition
2.13.1 Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent the strengthening, or the restoration to a safe
condition, of any building or structure, provided such strengthening or restoration will
not increase the height, area or volume so as to contravene the provisions of this
Bylaw.
2.13.2 Repairs, renovations, and restorations shall be subject to development permit
requirements if the building use, size, or setbacks are proposed to change.
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2.14 MUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS
2.14.1 Servicing Agreements
Where a development proposal involves subdivision, the RM may require the applicant
to enter into a servicing agreement to ensure appropriate servicing. In accordance
with The Act, the agreement may provide for:
(a)
(b)
The undertaking to install or construct of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, drains,
water mains and laterals, hydrants, sidewalks, boulevards, curbs, gutters,
streetlights, graded, graveled or paved streets and lanes, connections to existing
services, area grading and levelling of land, street name plates, connecting and
boundary streets, landscaping of parks and boulevards, public recreation
facilities, or other works that Council may require, including both on-site and off-
site servicing;
The payment of levies and charges, in whole or in part, for the capital cost of
providing, altering, expanding or upgrading those services listed in Section
2.14.1(a) above that directly or indirectly serve the proposed subdivision.
(c) Time limits for the completion of any work or the payment of any fees specified in
the agreement;
(d) Provisions for the applicant and the RM to share the costs of any work specified in
the agreement; and
(e) Any assurances as to performance that Council may consider necessary.
2.14.2 Development Levy Agreements
Where a development requiring a Development Permit is proposed in the absence of
subdivision that results in additional capital costs incurred by the RM and Council has
passed a Development Levy Bylaw in accordance with The Act, the RM may require
the applicant to enter into a Development Levy Agreement and pay any applicable
levies in accordance with that Bylaw.
2.14.3 Performance Security
As a condition of a Development Permit, Council may require the applicant to post
and maintain a Performance Security, which may be a performance bond or letter of
credit, to ensure that the development is constructed and completed in accordance
with the time frames and development standards required in the approval.
2.14.4 Liability Insurance
2.9.4
As a condition of a Development Permit, Council may require the applicant to provide
and maintain liability insurance to protect municipal and public interests.
Interest and Registration
Council may require development agreements, servicing agreements and other
documents to be registered or caveated against affected lands, to protect municipal
and public interests. The cost of the registration of an interest or caveat will be the
responsibility of the applicant.
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3 GENERAL REGULATIONS
3.1 Prohibited & Noxious Uses
3.1.1 Any land use that is not listed as either a permitted, discretionary, or accessory use in
its current Zoning District shall be prohibited.
3.1.2 No land shall be used for any purpose that is noxious without appropriate mitigation
measures that ensure the health and well-being of people and the environment are
protected.
3.1.3 The storage of chemicals, fertilizers, and combustible materials are subject to both
Provincial and Federal requirements. All necessary approvals from other regulatory
agencies must be obtained prior to the issuance of a development permit.
3.2 Uses Permitted in All Zoning Districts
3.2.1 Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent the use of any land for:
(a) A public street or public park; and/or
(b) Municipal facilities and public utilities, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal
sites.
3.2.3 Nothing in this Bylaw shall prevent the erection of any properly authorized traffic sign
or signal, or any sign or notice of any local or other government department or
authority.
3.3 Principal Buildings, Structures, & Uses
3.3.1
Only one principal building or use shall be permitted on any one site, except the
following in accordance with all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw:
(a) Public utilities and municipal facilities;
(b) Mineral resource operations;
(c) Institutional uses;
(d) Recreational uses;
(e) Agricultural uses; or
(f) Communal settlements.
3.3.2 Notwithstanding Section 3.3.1 above, Council may, at its discretion, issue a
development permit for additional principal buildings or uses on a site.
3.3.3 In any Zoning District, the principal use of the land must be established prior to the
establishment of any accessory buildings, structures, or uses, unless provided for
elsewhere in this Bylaw.
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3.4 Accessory Buildings, Structures, & Uses
3.4.1 Асcessory buildings shall be subordinate to, used in conjunction with, and located on
the same site as the principal building or use. A development permit for a principal
use shall be required if in the opinion of the Development Officer or Council, a building,
structure, or use is or grows to be too large or intensive to be considered accessory.
3.4.2 Subject to all other requirements of this Bylaw, an accessory building, structure, or use
is permitted in any Zoning District when accessory to an established principal
permitted or discretionary use.
3.4.3 No accessory building or structure shall be used as a dwelling, unless otherwise
specified in this Bylaw.
3.4.4 In any Zoning District, there is no maximum number of accessory buildings per site
provided that all regulations and standards are met.
3.4.5
Setbacks for Accessory Buildings
Accessory buildings or structures shall be subject to the same minimum setbacks as
the principal building, structure, or use.
3.4.6 Private garages, carports, and other accessory buildings attached to a principal
building by a substantial roof structure shall be considered as part of the principal
building.
3.5 Building Heights
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
How to Measure
Building height shall be measured from average grade level to the highest point of the
roof structure exclusive of any chimney, antenna, satellite dish, solar panel, or any
other similar protrusions that are separate from the roof structure.
Maximum Height
Unless otherwise specified by this Bylaw, the maximum building height shall be 9.0
metres (29.5 ft) for principal uses and 6.0 metres (19.7 ft) for accessory uses. Taller
buildings may be considered by resolution of Council (discretionary use approval).
Exceptions
Grain bins and elevators, wind turbines, communication towers, and other similar
structures may exceed the maximum height requirements in Section 3.5.2 above
provided they comply with all other provisions of this Bylaw.
3.6 Signs, Billboards, & Lighting
3.6.1
Highway Signs
Signs located in a highway sign corridor shall be regulated entirely by the
requirements of The Provincial Highway Sign Control Regulations, 2012 or
amendments thereto.
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3.6.2 General Sign Regulations
All other signs and billboards other than those referred to in Section 3.6.1, shall be
subject to the following regulations:
(a) A sign may only advertise agricultural commercial uses, home-based businesses,
the principal use of a site, or the principal products offered for sale on the
premises.
(b) The following signs shall be permitted provided that the signage is appropriate in
scale, design, placement, and does not cause any safety concerns:
i. Government signs, directional signs, and other signs that bear no
advertising including traffic control, no trespassing, hunting restrictions and
similar signs.
ii. Memorial signs, plaques, or other commemorative signs or monuments are
exempt from restriction provided that the signage is appropriate in scale,
design, placement, and does not cause any safety concerns.
iii. Elections signs, real estate signs, and other temporary signs providing
information on a specific property provided that the temporary condition
still exists.
(c) A maximum of two (2) signs are permitted on any site or quarter section and
each sign shall be no larger than 3.5 m² and no taller than 6 metres in total height.
(d) No sign shall project beyond the site lines of the site to which it pertains.
(e) No sign shall be located in
in any manner that may, in the opinion of Council, visually
obstruct or jeopardize public safety.
(f) Signs with any neon, LED, or other similar lighting shall be designed to cast light
downwards and located appropriately to prevent from visually obstructing drivers
and jeopardizing public safety.
(g) The use of an abandoned vehicle or unlicensed vehicle or truck trailer unit for the
purpose of a sign is prohibited.
3.6.3 Billboard Signs
Billboard signs advertising a business, service, or product not affiliated with the
property for which it is located, shall require discretionary use approval by Council.
3.6.4 Lighting
On site lighting shall be located, orientated, and shielded to avoid negatively affecting
adjacent properties or producing unnecessary light pollution.
3.7 Parking, Loading, & Heavy Hauling
3.7.1 All required parking lots, parking spaces, and loading spaces shall be surfaced in a
suitable material that can be used year round.
3.7.2 Residential Parking
In all Zoning Districts, one (1) parking space shall be provided per dwelling unit, which
shall be located on the same site as the dwelling unit.
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