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RESORT VILLAGE OF SASKATCHEWAN BEACH
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Bylaw No. 8-2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AUTHORITY AND MANDATE. . . . . 5
REGIONAL CONTEXT. . . . . . . . 6
FIGURE 1: Resort Village of
Saskatchewan Beach - Last Mountain
Lake Region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FIGURE 2: Resort Village of
Saskatchewan Beach - Municipal
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.0 COMMUNITY GOALS . . . . . . . . 7
3.0 GENERAL LAND USE POLICIES . . . 8
SAFETY AND HEALTH
POLICIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SOCIAL POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . 10
ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SUSTAINABLE POLICIES. . . . . . . 10
4.0 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. . . . 12
RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVES . . . . . 12
RESIDENTIAL POLICIES. . . . . . . 13
IMPLEMENTATION. . . . . . . . . . 13
5.0 RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT . . . 14
RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES. . . . 14
RECREATIONAL POLICIES. . . . . . 15
MUNICIPAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE. . . . . 16
IMPLEMENTATION. . . . . . . . . . 16
6.0 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC
SERVICE LANDS . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PUBLIC SERVICE OBJECTIVES. . . . 17
INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PUBLIC WORKS POLICIES. . . . . . 18
STREETS, ROADWAYS
AND ACCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IMPLEMENTATION. . . . . . . . . . 19
7.0 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. . . . 20
NATURAL HAZARDS POLICIES . . . 20
FLOOD HAZARD LANDS. . . . . . . 21
UNSTABLE SLOPE AREAS. . . . . . 22
LAKESHORE
MANAGEMENT AREAS . . . . . . . 23
8.0 FUTURE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 IMPLEMENTATION. . . . . . 24
8.2 BOUNDARY ALTERATION/
ANNEXATION. . . . . . . . . 24
8.3 INTER-MUNICIPAL
COOPERATION. . . . . . . . 25
9.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN. . . 26
9.1 THE FUTURE
LAND USE MAP. . . . . . . . 26
9.2 BYLAW IMPLEMENTATION. . 27
9.3 ACTION PLANS. . . . . . . . 27
9.4 DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . 27
9.5 ZONING BYLAW. . . . . . . . 27
9.6 CONTRACT ZONING. . . . . 28
9.7 CONCEPT PLANS. . . . . . . 29
9.8 SPECIAL STUDIES. . . . . . . 30
9.9 PUBLIC WORKS. . . . . . . . 30
9.10 DEVELOPMENT LEVIES
AND AGREEMENTS . . . . . . 30
9.11 SERVICING AGREEMENTS. . . 31
9.12 SUBDIVISION PROCESS. . . 32
9.13 REVIEW AND
AMENDMENT. . . . . . . . . 32
10.0 REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE
OF THE BYLAW. . . . . . . . . . . 33
APPENDIX A: FUTURE
LAND USE MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
APPENDIX B: REFERENCE MAPS. . . . . . 37
APPENDIX C: ACTION ITEMS
FOR THE RVSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
TABLE OF CONTENTS, continued
1.0
INTRODUCTION
AUTHORITY AND MANDATE
The Planning and Development Act, 2007
provides the authority for Council to
adopt an Official Community Plan (OCP).
The Official Community Plan is intended
to provide direction for future growth
reflecting how the local residents envision
the community evolving over the next ten
to twenty years.
Information gathered from the community
set the goals and objectives for not only
future growth, but more importantly, the
areas where improvements would enrich
the quality of life in the Resort Village of
Saskatchewan Beach (RVSB). In general,
it is the intentions of the community to
incorporate a general policy of "managed
growth".
This Plan shall be reviewed regularly so
that it will facilitate the development and
ongoing sustainability of the community.
The Resort Village intentions for the future
use of land is shown on the "Future Land
Use Concept Plan" (Appendix "A"), which
is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw.
Reference Maps are in Appendix "B" and
may be updated by Bylaw Amendment
from time to time to reflect new
information.
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REGIONAL CONTEXT
The RVSB is a small, lakeside
resort located between the Rural
Municipalities of Longlaketon and
McKillop and situated on the southeast
end of Last Mountain Lake, on the north
shoreline. The majority
of residents of the RVSB are seasonal;
however, a growing permanent
population base is developing.
Access to the RVSB is mainly from the
Provincial Highway No. 322, through
the Rural Municipality of Longlaketon
and south through the Rural
Municipality of McKillop.
The RVSB is near the community of
Silton and is approximately 55
kilometres northwest from Regina.
FIGURE 2 RSVB - Municipal Boundaries
FIGURE 1
RSVB - Last Mountain Lake Region
Resort Village of Saskatchewan Beach, Last Mountain Lake
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COMMUNITY GOALS:
Quality Community; peaceful, quiet
and safe. With high standards of
enforcement for cleanliness and
property maintenance.
Managed Growth and development
scenario that maintains the small
community feeling for a family
residential community.
Sustainable Utility and Infrastructure
maintenance and service provision.
Future interest and involvement
in assuring a quality Access Road
to the RVSB.
Balanced interests between Lakefront
and Back-lot owners as well as seasonal
and full-time servicing needs.
Preservation of the natural features of
the RVSB and Last Mountain Lake.
2.0 COMMUNITY GOALS
Saskatchewan Beach residents and
ratepayers acknowledge the importance of
developing and upgrading their
community as it grows. Decisions made in
relation to future development and
management of land use within
the Resort Village shall reflect their
Community's values.
The beauty of the natural landscape and
the aesthetics and tidiness of the built-up
environment must be complemented to
preserve and protect the natural assets
of the setting. Growth and development
shall be undertaken with careful planning,
be implemented under a "growth
management" scenario and be guided
by sustainable development principles.
Saskatchewan Beach seasonal and full-
time residents believe they have an
exceptional quality of life and seek to
retain and improve their community
through the establishment of specific goals.
VISION STATEMENT:
"Building a better community, for our residents, our neighbours and
our environment". We strive to protect and preserve our natural
surroundings and embrace sustainable practices that ensure a healthy
community for future generations.
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3.0 GENERAL LAND USE POLICIES
3.1
The RVSB will strive, through this
Official Community Plan (OCP), to provide
policies related to land use, transportation,
servicing and other aspects of planning that
are consistent throughout the Resort Village.
3.2
The RVSB shall have a compact form
that allows for the efficient use of land,
infrastructure and public facilities. The OCP
will designate an adequate inventory of
suitable lands to attract a diverse range of
residential and recreational uses to meet
anticipated long-term need.
3.3
When reviewing applications for
development, consideration shall be given
to the proposal's conformity with this
OCP. A proposal shall be denied when it is
detrimental to the health, safety, general
welfare of persons residing or working in
the area, or incompatible with existing or
proposed land uses in the vicinity.
3.4
Major deviations to the OCP design
and policies shall require an amendment.
The "Future Land Use Concept Plan"
shows the general designation of land use.
Individual properties on the boundaries
may be included in the land uses category
depending upon individual circumstances
particular to the area.
3.5
In managing growth, the RVSB
should build and renew a comprehensive,
integrated and long-term asset management
plan so that the impact of growth will
not place an undue strain on municipal
infrastructure or public service facilities.
3.6
Cumulative effects, land
fragmentation, best management practices,
innovative procedures, development
phasing, route modification, alternative
construction techniques, provision
of services and impacts on municipal
servicing shall be considered when
reviewing all developments.
3.7
Development and new subdivisions
shall be encouraged to locate where
servicing and infrastructure are in place,
or planned, to support the intensity and
type of development. Development shall
minimize the potential impact to drainage,
landscape or other natural conditions
and shall be required to mitigate on and
off-site impacts especially with respect to
geotechnical stability. The municipality
may have the right to request a
geotechnical investigation as part of the
development application.
ENVIRONMENT: The environment, sustainable development, nature, the Last Mountain
Lake eco-system
NEIGHBOURS: Bylaw enforcement, tidy and well maintained properties, quality, social
interaction and friendships within the RVSB
COMMUNITY: The greater community of Last Mountain Lake, RMs of McKillop and
Longlaketon and the other resort villages and small urban municipalities
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3.8
Rezoning proposals for
development will be considered based
upon the following criteria:
a) Impact on surface and groundwater
b) Confirmation of geotechnical stability
for development
c) Cost effective relative to the provision
of services
d) Sewage disposal impacts and pollution
potential
e) Provision of green space and trails
f)
Provisions for public safety
g) Integration with natural surroundings
and adjacent land uses
h) Sustainability
i)
Viable market demand for phased new
development
j)
Compatibility with Municipal 5-Year
Capital Works Budget
k) Phasing of Development Compatible
with Municipal Financing
3.9
Appropriate development standards
for the various uses relating to landscaping,
signage, parking, building setbacks,
and other relevant standards shall be
administered through the Zoning Bylaw.
SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES
3.10
Public safety and health
requirements shall guide all development.
The RVSB shall ensure that emergency
and responsiveness plans are current and
reflect changes in land use or activities.
Areas of concern where development may
impact public safety are clearly delineated
in the Future Land Use and Development
Constraints Maps to provide guidance to
residents and developers. To ensure the
safety and health of the current and
future residents of the community all
development should utilize mitigation
measures, such as buffers, screens and
setbacks, to minimize impacts of the road
system and other transportation corridor
such as railway lines and rights-of-ways.
3.11
Activities that generate litter,
unacceptable noise, air emissions, dust,
liquid and solid hazardous wastes, or that
store regulated quantities of hazardous
materials shall be strictly regulated and, if
permitted, shall be located well away
from residential uses and other natural or
developed features or areas where
residents may be impacted by pollution.
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SOCIAL POLICIES
3.12
The RVSB will strive to enhance
local communication through an open
and inviting process that brings the public
together with municipal officials including
regular reports, print communications to
the community and public participation
forums.
3.13
Social needs should be addressed
when planning the built environment to
ensure residents are safe, healthy, and
fulfilled.
3.14
Residents shall be given the
opportunity to pursue community building
initiatives with appropriate support and
encouragement when planning community
services, programs, facilities,
neighborhood environments or other
matters that affect their quality of life.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE
POLICIES
3.15
Vacant properties and open space
areas outside maintained parks shall be
kept free of litter and debris, abandoned
vehicles, derelict structures, polluted soil,
groundwater, or other pollution and
nuisances.
3.16
Bylaw enforcement shall not be
compromised in addressing issues related
to motor vehicles, recreational vehicles,
vacant lots, and unsightly properties.
3.17
The RVSB may establish greater
control over regulating or prohibiting
the outdoor storage of goods, machinery,
vehicles, building materials, waste material
and other items.
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3.18
Developments shall not deplete
or pollute groundwater resources within
the RVSB. Water Security Agency or
qualified engineering professional shall
be utilized as a source for technical advice
to assess the impact of a development on
groundwater resources in order to protect
aquifers and their supply (See Aquifer
Vulnerability Map).
3.19
Future developments shall integrate
into the natural surroundings and should
complement the surrounding community
design, landscape and vegetation. Existing
trees and vegetation shall be retained
where possible and incorporated into
site planning. A variety of native trees
and vegetation shall be encouraged to
minimize maintenance and water use.
All development must meet geotechnical
requirements and adequately address
slope stability issues.
3.20 Agricultural holdings within the
RVSB's boundary shall be encouraged to
protect the natural and economic value of
their soils. Topsoil shall be retained, where
possible, to provide a rich basis for site
planting and landscape development.
3.21
Sustainable building design
criteria such as the use of alternative
building methods, recycled building
products, renewable energy sources,
solar orientation, innovative waste water
and water reduction strategies shall
be promoted. Building materials and
construction methods that conserve energy
and reduce long-term operating costs shall
be encouraged.
3.22 Development and subdivision
plans that offer design features such as
alternative energy sources, innovation in
health, or environmental responsibility
shall be encouraged where they are
consistent with OCP policies. Facilities and
activities that encourage or enhance energy
efficiency, waste reduction, re-use, or
recycling of wastes shall be accommodated.
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4.0 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Residential development will continue to be the predominant use of land within RVSB, and will
be the emphasis of new development. Most of the housing stock is single-detached with
some modular homes.
Any new subdivisions must strive to integrate with existing development in a manner that
facilitates connection to the community, efficient and safe servicing, with appropriate
development standards to ensure an equitable or enhanced quality of life for all residents.
RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVES
-
To maintain a high quality of development
and style compatibility in residential
areas through phased development in an
efficient, sequential and staged manner.
-
To encourage the infilling and selective
redevelopment of presently vacant or
under-utilized lots to maximize existing
municipal services.
-
To provide a comparable level of utility
and public amenity services to all
residential areas.
-
To promote safe development by
avoiding hazardous conditions, such as
steep slopes, unstable soils and flood
prone areas.
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RESIDENTIAL POLICIES
4.1
A variety of housing styles and
choice of lot sizes shall be encouraged to
provide greater housing alternatives in
RVSB. Larger residential lots retain the
resort nature and ensure there is adequate
separation distances.
4.2
New residential developments will
be based upon appropriate planning and
engineering studies to ensure proper land
use design and engineering infrastructure.
The development of Concept Plans for
growth areas will be required.
4.3
Single detached dwellings are
the preferred form of housing type in
the residential areas within the RVSB.
Modular homes are currently allowed in
all residential zones but will be required to
have permanent foundations and have
service connections for water and waste
water where applicable. RV/Trailers will
be subject to regulations in the Zoning
Bylaw and future use of trailers as a
temporary residence will be limited (e.g.,
while constructing residence). Accessory
buildings (i.e., garages, sheds etc.) shall
only be permitted after the principle
residence has been constructed.
4.4
In areas where land is redeveloped
or in filled for residential use; the full range
of residential options shall be explored in
determining the best product for the specific
redevelopment. Infill development shall be
encouraged in existing residential areas.
4.5
New residential areas shall be
developed and integrated with existing
development in a manner that facilitates
linkage to the community, efficient
servicing, and adheres to appropriate
development standards to ensure an
equitable quality of life for all residents.
4.6
Residential developments shall
occur where municipal services are present
or where they can be economically
provided. Rezoning from another land use
district to a Residential District will be
considered where servicing can be
economically and safely supplied to a
standard equal to the remainder of the
RVSB.
4.7
Home-based businesses will
be accommodated provided that they
are clearly secondary to the principal/
primary residential use of the dwelling
unit, compatible with the surrounding
residential nature of the community. Non-
residential development will not be
allowed in residential areas pursuant to
the Zoning Bylaw.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Zoning Bylaw shall include the
following residential zoning district:
District
Symbol
Residential 1 District
R1
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5.0 RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Park space will be provided as required to meet public needs, by linking existing parks and
natural areas to amenities and institutions, as much as possible, by greenways. There is support
for improvement of the beach area fronting onto Last Mountain Lake. Recreational amenities
include the beach front areas on Last Mountain Lake, park play areas and play structures.
RECREATIONAL OBJECTIVES
-
To provide for effective pedestrian
linkages by identifying walkways and trail
corridors between open spaces, parks
and beach areas.
-
To improve beach areas through
increased investment in the upgrading
and maintenance of the beach areas
including an improved swimming area
and boat launch area.
-
To ensure that new subdivisions and
developments conserve significant
natural areas, critical wildlife habitat and
recreational spaces through
the dedication of municipal and
environmental reserves.
-
To explore the need for a greater variety
of community facilities.
-
To ensure existing recreational areas and
public open spaces are properly
dedicated, maintained and preserved for
future generations.
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RECREATIONAL POLICIES
5.1
Future recreational uses in the
RVSB shall include the development of
structures, buildings and landscaped areas
which, without limiting innovation and
marketing attributes, are compatible with
adjacent uses to ensure a high level of
visual and aesthetic quality.
5.2
The RVSB will encourage the
development of new, or the upgrading of
existing recreational and/or community
facilities such as the Community Centre and
playground equipment located at the beach
areas and in the back-of lake park areas.
5.3
In new subdivisions, the provision
and development of greenways will be
encouraged to keep important natural and
nature-like areas generally intact. Off-road
trail development shall be directed to areas
away from RVSB.
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5.4
The RVSB encourages the
preservation of cultural and heritage values
that are an important part of the RVSB
history.
5.5
The potential conflict between
swimming, fishing and boating at RVSB has
been identified. The RVSB shall monitor
and study these activities and other issues
of safety, also provide plans and direction
as required. Boating activities should be
restricted to the current boat launch area.
5.6
The RVSB encourages inter-
community partnerships which provide for
regional open space, leisure and tourism
opportunities within the municipality and
region.
MUNICIPAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE
5.8
Dedication of municipal reserve is
required for subdivision; the municipality
may accept cash-in-lieu of dedication,
deferral or a combination of dedication and
cash-in-lieu unless there is an identified need
for recreational land in the vicinity of the
development. Where cash-in-lieu is taken, the
money may be used to purchase municipal
reserves, particularly where the land can also
be used for storm water management or for
the expansion and development of public and
environmental reserve as needed in other
areas.
The municipality should evaluate
the current status of existing public
open spaces to ensure that parcels are
properly designated and to ensure their
preservation for future generations.
5.6
Subdivision applicants will be
required to dedicate the full amount
of Municipal Reserve owing in the
forms provided for in The Planning and
Development Act, 2007. Public, Municipal,
and Environmental Reserves may be used
for active and passive recreation. The
development of continuous pedestrian
linkages, for natural drainage courses,
storm or run-off water retention and for
school location purposes as may be needed.
5.7
In new residential development,
developers will meet the requirements for
the dedication of municipal reserve areas
for park space, environmental reserve and
shall be encouraged to consolidate reserve
land into larger parks with pedestrian
linkages between these parks when
possible. Care shall be taken to ensure
proper sediment control is maintained on
all reserve site to protect the lake
ecosystem.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Zoning Bylaw shall include the
following:
District
Symbol
Community Service District
CS
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6.0 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICE LANDS
Developing and maintaining of sustainable and cost-effective municipal infrastructure is a
priority for the RVSB. The RVSB will take a proactive approach in managing their infrastructure
in order to direct investment and resources.
The RVSB must plan to provide effective servicing to support existing and desired
development if the RVSB grows. Discussions and decisions will need to be made on the
longer-term level of municipal services and infrastructure which will meet the requirements of
both the full-time residents and the seasonal residents.
The road access to the RVSB needs to be monitored and upgraded to respond to new users
and new developments by ensuring convenient access to the RVSB and public amenities. This
shall be a priority item for the RVSB.
PUBLIC SERVICE OBJECTIVES
-
To provide effective municipal services
that can be supplied economically and
safely to a standard equal for all residents
of RVSB.
-
To maintain, preserve and enhance the
infrastructure system, by encouraging
a continuous process of upgrading and
maintenance.
-
To ensure that individual water supply
and individual waste management
facilities are safe, reliable, efficient and do
not impact others in the Community.
-
To encourage adequate drainage and
storm water management of all parts of
the RVSB by preserving natural holding
areas or by other means as may be
engineered and constructed.
-
To maintain an adequate system of
access and internal roads to serve the
existing and future needs of the RVSB.
-
Continue to work with RMs of McKillop
and Longlaketon to ensure access road
is maintained in a mutually beneficial
manner.
-
Where applicable, ensure that the
provision of services for current and
future developments is in-line with the
requirements and recommendations
from the respective crown corporation
such as SaskEnergy and SaskPower.
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS POLICIES
6.1
Strategies and standards for
the orderly, efficient and economical
extension of streets will require adopting
and implementing an infrastructure
maintenance and rehabilitation plan. This
Plan will inventory infrastructure assets
and provide an upgrade and replacement
schedule for the municipality's
infrastructure.
6.2
The RVSB shall ensure that public
works, capital and infrastructure assets
maintain or exceed current standards
and shall incorporate servicing standards
into all infrastructure upgrading and
extensions.
6.3
The adequacy of municipal
services will be monitored and upgrading
or expansion of the infrastructure shall
equitably meet the needs of seasonal
and full-time residents. Front-end costs
of expanding municipal services and
infrastructure shall be recovered through
off-site development levies for new areas
should they be developed.
6.4
Any future subdivisions and
development shall be logical, reasonable,
and cost effective and will be limited to
areas that can be efficiently provided with
municipal services that will be serviceable
at an acceptable cost to the RVSB.
6.5
Separation distances from public
works facilities shall conform to Provincial
regulations.
6.6
The RVSB shall continue to
work with other municipalities in the
region to pursue a comprehensive
waste management plan for solid waste
management and waste water disposal.
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6.10
Private Water Systems require a
development permit from the municipality.
Unless otherwise agreed between the
proponent and the municipality, the
municipality shall not be responsible for
any maintenance or repairs related to the
optimum operation of the system.
STREETS, ROADWAYS AND ACCESS
6.7
In order to provide for efficient
development and reasonable access to
RVSB, the RVSB will continue to work with
the RMs of McKillop and Longlaketon for
the planning, construction, maintenance
and repair, or alteration of major
transportation links from the Provincial
Highway No. 322 into the RVSB.
6.8
The maintenance of internal roads
of the RVSB, dust control and the need for
additional signage shall be monitored and
improved by the RVSB.
6.9
The planting of new trees will be
required in a safe and visually appealing
manner along streets, roadways and
in open spaces associated with new
development. The RVSB may develop a
municipal landscape plan for site specific
areas or the overall RVSB.
PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM: An assembly of
pipes, fittings, valves and appurtenances
that convey water from the private water
service pipe to water supply outlets,
fixtures, plumbing appliances, devices,
and appurtenances and all other points
downstream of the water meter or
downstream of the point where the private
water service pipe enters a building or
structure if there is no water meter.
District
Symbol
Community Service District
CS
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IMPLEMENTATION
Public Utilities and Services shall be
addressed in the Zoning Bylaw as follows:
7.0 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
NATURAL HAZARDS POLICIES
7.1
Long-term prosperity,
environmental health, and social well-being
depend on reducing the potential for public
cost or risk to residents or properties, by
directing development away from areas of
natural hazards where there is potential
risk to public health or safety.
7.2
The Future Land Use and
Development Constraints Maps generally
identify areas where natural hazardous
conditions may exist to ensure that
the developer and/or property owner
reasonably assess the hazards relative to
the proposed development.
7.3
No new development shall be
permitted in any unstable slope or erosion
prone area without undertaking erosion and/
or slope stability investigations to address
the interests of the municipality and to
ensure that the developer and/or property
owner reasonably assess the hazards relative
to the proposed development.
7.4
Development shall be prohibited
on lands, which because of their physical
characteristics in combination with
their location, present substantial risk
to property and person. Development
standards and permitted uses in Hazard
Areas, notably slope instability and flooding,
will be addressed in the Zoning Bylaw
through an Overlay District.
7.5
Developers may be required
to provide professional, certified
environmental, geotechnical, hydrological
reports to address development hazards
which may require a preliminary analysis by a
professional engineer or environmental
scientist to identify which hazards may exist
in the area of a proposed development.
The Future Land Use and Development
Constraints Maps generally identified
potential hazard lands, however, these maps
are for reference purposes only and serve as
a tool for the municipality to guide future
development. Site specific studies may be
required by the municipality.
7.6
The development of structures on
hazard land may be authorized only in
accordance with recommended preventative
mitigation measures which eliminate the
risk or reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
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FLOOD HAZARD LANDS
7.7
No new development shall be
permitted in any flood prone area unless
the development is above the 1:500
flood frequency event (plus 0.5 metres
of freeboard) as identified by a qualified
professional. Development is prohibited
within areas defined as floodways and in
areas of significant wave impact, ice shove
and shoreline erosion. Development may
be permitted in flood hazard lands only
when it has been demonstrated that the
proposed development is properly flood-
proofed and protected from wave impact
and shoreline erosion.
7.8
The Water Security Agency, or any
other appropriate government agencies or
private sector consultants will be utilized
as a source for technical advice regarding
flood levels and flood proofing techniques.
7.9
Flood hazard areas shall be defined
and regulated in accordance with the
Canada-Saskatchewan Flood Damage
Reduction Program, in cooperation with
the relevant Government Agency.
7.10
No alterations or additions shall
be performed on existing buildings or
structures contained within the flood
hazard areas without incorporating
appropriate flood proofing measures
and, subject to the relevant sections of
The Planning and Development Act, 2007,
dealing with non-conformity.
7.11
Development proposals in flood
plain areas should be referred to Water
Security Agency for review prior to
approval.
7.12
The Zoning Bylaw contains
additional provisions pertaining to
development and development regulations
in natural hazard areas (Flood and Slump
Hazard Areas) which may be updated
from time to time by Bylaw Amendment
to reflect current environmental
considerations.
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UNSTABLE SLOPE AREAS
7.13
Development and activities shall
be avoided where the risk of unmitigated
erosion or slope failure exists, where there
is the potential to cause erosion or increase
the potential for erosion or slope instability
on the site or elsewhere, and, when
possible, to minimize the potential impacts
of slope instability on municipal services
and infrastructure.
7.14
Developers and property owners
shall commission sufficient, professional
engineering investigations to reasonably
assess erosion and slope failure potential
and to understand that they also share
in and accept all residual risks and
liabilities associated with development
in hazard lands.
7.15
The RVSB, in addressing the
hazards associated with erosion and slope
instability shall:
a) Require investigations as part of an
application for subdivision and/or
development;
b) Establish the objectives of scientific and
engineering investigations in relation to
such applications;
c) Reasonably ensure, using current
and future technical, administrative,
and legal means, that the hazards and
potential long-term costs associated
with potential erosion and slope failure
can, and will, be born fairly by all
parties including the proponent and/or
the future owner; and
d) Ensure that future owners are
informed, acknowledge the inherent
risks, undertake reasonable
investigations, and accept liability for
development undertaken on land where
slope instability is a concern.
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g)
Ensure that land use development
activities are compatible with the long-term
sustainability of watercourses, water bodies,
wetlands, shore lands, aquatic life and
habitat.
a) Require all development adjacent
to the lakeshore, municipal and
environmental reserves to be reviewed
by the RVSB Council. Should Council
feel that development in these areas
would have potential adverse impact
on the shoreline and habitat the
proposed development shall be
referred to the Water Security Agency,
the Ministry of Environment and/or
any other agency that might contribute
to the determination of suitability.
b) Work with all levels of government and
developers to ensure that any impacts
are minimized; however at the same
time not impair the enjoyment of all
residents to have reasonable access to
lakeshore frontage and related
recreational opportunities.
c) Identify areas that should be set aside
for retention as riparian areas to have
minimal disturbance to protect fish
habitat to avoid nutrients and waste
entering the lake.
d) Recommend buffering of the shoreline
where possible to promote retention
and stability of the shore line.
e) Take a lead role in educating all
residents and visitors of best
management practices available to
ensure both continue water quality on
Last Mountain Lake and the importance
of maintaining a balance between
natural habitat and recreational
use. In this regard, Council should
recommend the guidelines laid out
in "The Shore Primer" prepared
by Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(Cat No. Fs23-507/2-2008E-PDF).
f)
When the opportunity for infill or
redevelopment occurs, apply best
management practices and encourage
existing uses to apply the appropriate
standards when landscaping or
rebuilding adjacent to the lakeshore
and other riparian areas.
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LAKESHORE MANAGEMENT AREAS
7.16
In keeping with sustainable and
environmentally responsible development
the RVSB shall:
8.0 FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Future urban development designations identify areas within the RVSB limits and adjacent
Rural Municipality, where the future use of land or the timing of development is uncertain due
to issues of uncompleted planning and engineering studies, servicing, transitional use, market
demand or jurisdictional issues. In areas where higher density residential development is not
practical or desirable at the time, existing agricultural activities shall continue, until such time
as the area is developed for any urban use. The Village is limited in its growth potentials due to
servicing and its limited land available within its corporate boundaries.
This OCP identifies those lands potentially subject to urban expansion. The RVSB strongly
encourages urban type development and land use patterns which are adjacent or in proximity
to urban municipalities in the region to be annexed into that urban municipality prior to its
development and to ensure the proper provision of urban services required.
Development and land use patterns which are adjacent or in proximity to the RVSB that would
hinder the expansion of the community, or which may have negative effects on future urban
design and/or densities, shall be discouraged.
8.1
IMPLEMENTATION
The intent of the Future Land Use Map is
to serve as a guide for the growth of the
community and to identify those lands
potentially subject to annexation into the
RVSB. Future Urban Development zoning
designations will be applied as the interim
zoning to all lands incorporated into the
RVSB through boundary alteration.
8.2
BOUNDARY ALTERATION/
ANNEXATION
The periodic need for urban expansion
through the annexation process shall be
logical and consistent with the policies of
this OCP and in accordance with the Future
Land Use Map, and the RVSB's infrastructure
management.
Planning for annexation should consider a
10-20 year time horizon for land needs and
shall be undertaken in a positive, orderly,
timely and agreed-upon process. Any
proposed boundary alternations will include
direct consultation and discussions with the
RM of McKillop.
Annexation shall follow legal boundaries or
in any case natural features to avoid creating
a fragmented pattern of land ownership and
should, as much as possible, have support
from the current landowners involved.
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8.3
INTER-MUNICIPAL COOPERATION
8.3.1 The RVSB has jurisdiction to manage
many of the developments and behavior
of its residents to protect the natural
assets. The RVSB shares Last Mountain
Lake with the region and might consider
more interaction with the urban and rural
municipalities abutting Last Mountain Lake.
8.3.2 The RVSB shall strive to cooperate
with the RMs of McKillop and Longlaketon
to promote inter-municipal partnerships
adjacent to the RVSB's boundary to
minimize potential land use conflicts
for existing and proposed uses on the
undeveloped lands adjacent to the RVSB.
8.3.3 Inter-municipal initiatives that focus
on a cooperative approach to providing and
sharing cost efficient and effective services
shall be encouraged.
8.3.4 The Municipalities shall cooperate
to ensure that development and land use
patterns which are adjacent or in proximity
to resort areas that may have negative
effects on future urban design and/or
densities that may hinder the RVSB's
expansion will be discouraged, or mitigated.
This does not apply to such effects that arise
in the course of normal, non-intensive farm
operations.
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9.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
This OCP is the keystone of the community planning process, to provide a comprehensive
policy framework to guide the physical, environmental, economic, social and cultural
development of the municipality. An OCP enables a municipality to set development goals,
objectives and policies which Council can use to manage, lead and foster opportunities for
the community. An OCP must incorporate, as is practical, any applicable Provincial land use
policies and statements of Provincial Interest.
9.1
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP
The Future Land Use Map identifies areas
that will accommodate new development
within the RVSB and those lands potentially
subject to annexation in order to provide
for future growth.
The Future Land Use Map is a development
guide for Council and the community
and brings together most if not all of
the elements of the comprehensive plan
such as natural resources, economic
development, housing opportunities and
transportation.
Additionally, it represents future land uses,
future annexation areas and identifies
those areas where Council would like to
direct growth and jointly manage growth
and development with the adjacent
municipality.
The Zoning Bylaw may make provisions
to allow for the creation of a high quality
residential development and well planned
and accessible green open spaces for the
enjoyment of the community.
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9.2
BYLAW IMPLEMENTATION
By setting out goals, objectives, and policies,
the OCP will provide guidance for the RVSB
in making decisions regarding land use,
zoning, servicing extension, subdivisions
and development in general. These
decisions must be made in conformity with
the stated objectives and policies to ensure
that the goals for the future development of
the RVSB will be achieved.
The Official Community Plan will be
implemented, in part; by the development-
related decisions that will be made in the
future; however, the two most important
tools available for guiding the future
development of the RVSB are the Zoning
Bylaw and the subdivision process,
including associated agreements.
9.3
ACTION PLANS
To achieve the goals set out in this Official
Community Plan, a plan of action or
implementation strategy is required. A
suggested action plan is provided in
Appendix "C" which includes key action
items that may need to be completed to
help the community achieve its goals
outlined in the Plan.
Each action item relates to policy
statements included in the Plan and
Council may want to review the action
items regularly to monitor progress and to
determine if changes are required.
9.4
DEFINITIONS
The definitions contained in the Zoning
Bylaw shall apply to this Official
Community Plan.
9.5
ZONING BYLAW
The Planning and Development Act, 2007,
requires the RVSB to adopt a Zoning Bylaw
as the tool for the implementation of the OCP.
The Zoning Bylaw will be used to implement
the policies and achieve the objectives of this
OCP by prescribing the uses of land, buildings
sizes and setbacks or other improvements
that will be allowed in the different zoning
districts established in the RVSB.
Zoning Bylaw Objectives
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Land-use conflicts are avoided.
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Future development will meet minimum
standards to maintain the amenity of the
RVSB.
-
Development will be consistent with the
physical opportunities of the land and
of reasonable engineering solutions.
-
Development does not place undue
demand on the RVSB for services, such
as roads, parking, water, sewer, waste
disposal, and open space; and that
future land use and development are
consistent with the goals and objectives
of the RVSB.
The Zoning Bylaw provides the RVSB
with actual control over land use and the
types of development and uses allowed
in each land use district. The associated
supplementary requirements and
development standards will be specified
in the Zoning Bylaw respecting building
setbacks, parking, loading, landscaping,
signage, buffering and all other relevant
standards proscribed by the RVSB from
time to time.
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To ensure, that these regulations work to
help achieve the stated goals and objectives,
the Zoning Bylaw itself must be consistent
with the policies and the intent of this
OCP. In considering a Zoning Bylaw
amendment, the RVSB should refer
to the policies contained in the OCP to
ensure that the development objectives of
the RVSB are met.
9.6
CONTRACT ZONING
For purposes of accommodating a rezoning
for unique development situations, Council
may consider entering into rezoning
agreements, pursuant to contract zoning
provisions of The Planning and Development
Act, 2007, for site specific development
based on the following guidelines:
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The rezoning to permit the
development will not unduly conflict
with adjacent land uses that are legally
permitted uses within the proposed or
adjacent zoning district;
-
The rezoning will be used to allow a
specific use or range of uses contained
within the zoning district to which the
land is being rezoned; and
-
The development or redevelopment of
the site for the specific use will be of
benefit to the immediate area and the
RVSB as a whole.
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9.7
CONCEPT PLANS
Concept plans are reference plans, not
policy plans. They represent design layout
concepts prepared at the request of the
Municipal Council to provide direction for
new developments:
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Ensure the efficient provision of current
and future infrastructure services;
-
Demonstrate how site development will
be organized to ensure compatibility
with adjoining land uses and
transportation systems;
-
Outline density of developments and
proposed phasing of development; and
-
Provide design features for special
purposes such as landscaping, buffers,
open spaces, and street layout; and
The Council shall ensure that any concept
plan is consistent with the Official
Community Plan.
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Sample of a potential area concept plan
9.8
SPECIAL STUDIES
Proponents may be required to undertake
and submit special studies as part of the
approval process for certain types of
development proposals. Engineering or
other professional studies shall be
required including traffic studies to
determine impacts upon the road and
highway system within the region, to
identify lands affected by flooding or slope
hazards, endangered species, heritage
resources, potable water supply and septic
management, potential for ground and
surface water pollution, foundation
designs, and general risk to health and the
environment. All development proposals
shall be consistent with the OCP and the
Future Land Use and Development
Constraint maps forming part of the Bylaw.
9.9
PUBLIC WORKS
The capital works program and public
improvements of the RVSB shall be
consistent with the OCP and the Future
Land Use and Development Constraints
maps forming part of the Bylaw. This is an
important implementation tool since a
municipality may influence the location of
future development and growth through
the provision of municipal services to land.
9.10 DEVELOPMENT LEVIES
AND AGREEMENTS
9.10.1 Council may provide for a
Development Levy Bylaw as specified in
The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
Where a development is proposed that
is of a greater density and requires the
capital upgrading of services beyond those
originally provide for in the subdivision of
the land, Council may by Bylaw, provide for
the recovery of those capital costs.
9.10.2 Council may adopt a Bylaw that
specifies the circumstances when offsite
levies will apply to the development based
on the additional capital costs for services
created by that development. The Bylaw
will contain a schedule of the unit costs to
be applied. Before adopting the Bylaw,
Council will undertake studies necessary
to define the benefiting areas and the unit
costs associated with required capital
upgrading of off-site services. The studies
will be used to determine a fair level of
development levy charges in relation to
the subdivision offsite charges.
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9.11
SERVICING AGREEMENTS
9.11.1 Council may establish fees by Bylaw
that would be applied in a servicing
agreement at the time of subdivision in
accordance with The Planning and
Development Act, 2007, at the time of
subdivision approval to ensure that new
subdivisions are developed to the standards
of the RVSB and to address other concerns
specific to the proposed subdivision.
9.11.2 Where Council requires a Servicing
Agreement, the Agreement becomes a
condition of approval of a subdivision by
the approving authority. The Agreement
will ensure that municipal standards are
met for capital works and ensure that such
infrastructure development costs are
borne by the developer and their
customers. A Servicing Agreement will be
required unless there are no services or
offsite levies required for a subdivision.
Council may consider a general municipal
share in the cost of offsite infrastructure
where the improvement is designed to
serve more than the subject subdivision.
9.11.3 Where a subdivision of land requires
the installation or improvement of
municipal services such as storm sewers,
sanitary sewers, drains, water mains and
laterals, hydrants, sidewalks, boulevards,
curbs, gutters, street lights, graded, graveled
or paved streets and lanes, connections to
existing services, area grading and leveling
of land, street name plates, connecting and
boundary streets, landscaping of parks and
boulevards, public recreation facilities or
other works that the council may require,
the developer will be required to enter into
a Servicing Agreement with the RVSB to
cover the installation or improvements
including, where necessary, charges to cover
the costs of improvement or upgrading of
off-site services. Council will, by resolution,
establish the standards and requirements
for such agreements and charges, including
the posting of performance bonds or letters
of credit.
9.11.4 Council will cause the undertaking of
studies necessary to define the benefiting
areas and the unit costs associated with
required capital upgrading of offsite
services. The studies will be used to
determine a fair level of offsite servicing
charges.
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9.12 SUBDIVISION PROCESS
The Director of Community Planning for
the Ministry of Government Relations is
the approving authority for subdivisions.
The RVSB has input into the subdivision
procedure at two points.
First, the RVSB provides comments on all
applications for subdivision within the
RVSB. In reviewing subdivisions, the RVSB
should consult this OCP to see whether
the proposed development is consistent
with the long-term goals of the RVSB and
the desired future pattern of development.
The RVSB may contract the services of a
qualified land use planner to provide
comments on the development. Application
fees should be sufficient to cover the
review process.
Second, the RVSB has an impact on the
subdivision process through the Zoning
Bylaw, since no subdivision can be
approved that does not conform to the
Zoning Bylaw. Also, in the Zoning Bylaw
the RVSB can establish the minimum area,
width, or depth of lots, and other spatial
and land use standards. Again, since zoning
is intended to implement the RVSB's
development policies, it should help to
ensure that subdivisions contribute to
achieving the long-term goals of the RVSB.
9.13 REVIEW AND AMENDMENT
An OCP is not a static document and does
not commit the RVSB to an inflexible
development policy. As new issues and
concerns arise, or old ones change, the OCP
should be revised to meet these changes.
The OCP should be reviewed from time to
time to see whether the stated objectives
are still relevant and whether the policies
as set out are effective in achieving those
objectives. The concerns, objectives and
policies of the OCP must be kept up to date
to ensure that the document will deal with
the real development issues facing the
community.
On occasion land uses or developments may
be proposed that do not conform to the OCP.
The OCP can be amended in accordance
with The Planning and Development Act,
2007, to allow the new development to
proceed, however, before any amendment
is made, the impact of the proposed
change on the rest of the OCP and the
future development of the RVSB should be
examined. Any changes to the OCP or the
Zoning Bylaw should be in the interest of the
future development of the community as a
whole. Periodical review and amendment
the OCP should serve as an effective guide
for the Council to make decisions on the
future development of the RVSB.
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX A: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
Appendix A presents a "limited" Future
Land Use Map for the RVSB. The general
area denoted is subject to further review
and revision.
As noted in this OCP, the Future Urban
Development Policies, there is limited
growth potential for the RVSB. At
this time, the only new growth would
potentially be the area immediately north
and east of the RVSB boundaries and
within the boundaries on the east side of
the community.
It is recommended any future detailed land
use Concept Plans for any development
include additional land use planning and a
general engineering study to determine the
best land use concept plan configuration,
the type of land uses to be accommodated
and establishment of general engineering
requirements necessary for both proper and
sustainable development. It is expected some
community service, municipal reserve and
possibly environmental reserve areas may be
included in association with the residential
land use. In addition, a phased approach to
land development is strongly recommended
to maintain a "managed growth" development
scenario within the RVSB.
Furthermore; Future Land use Concept
Plans should consider the following
elements: population and demographic
trends, water supply and waste water
management, solid waste management and
waste minimization, transportation
planning within the general rural district,
energy efficiencies for new development,
habitat preservation and environmental
protection, sound drainage planning and
storm- water management, proper land use
planning, lakeshore management, housing
requirements, impacts of development on
the general region, emergency services and
policing, and the general principles of
sustainable and responsible development
in the Last Mountain Lake eco-system.
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APPENDIX A: FUTURE LAND USE MAP
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APPENDIX B: REFERENCE MAPS
Development Constraints Map
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APPENDIX B: REFERENCE MAPS
Airphoto Mosaic Map
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APPENDIX B: REFERENCE MAPS
Contour Lines
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APPENDIX B: REFERENCE MAPS
Private Water Lines
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APPENDIX B: REFERENCE MAPS
Aquifer Vulnerability Map
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APPENDIX C: SUGGESTED ACTION ITEMS FOR
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR THE RESORT
VILLAGE OF SASKATCHEWAN BEACH
SHORT TERM
Action Item
Policy Reference
Key Participants/Stakeholders
General Study of Documents
OCP General
.
Distribution of the OCP and Zoning Bylaw
to Residents
OCP Sec 3.12
.
Internal Roadway Improvements
OCP Sec 6 8
.
Servicing Agreement
OCP Sec 9 11.2
.
Establish Effective Bylaw Enforcement
OCP Sec 3.16
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SHORT TERM, continued
Action Item
Policy Reference
Key Participants/Stakeholders
Geo-Technical Engineering Studies
OCP Sec 7 3
.
Establishment of Building Inspection
.
Infrastructure Maintenance/Repairs
.
.
Protect Critical Habitat
OCP Sec 5.0
.
Solid Waste Management
OCP Sec 6.7
.
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Lakeshore Management Plans
RVSB Council and Administrator to
consider the preparation of Lakeshore
Management Plans to protect and enhance
eatures at RVSB
the important lakeshore f
A wide range of elements could include
shoreline beautification and protection,
erosion monitoring and control
Establish 1:500 Design Flood Level
OCP, Sec 7 7
RVSB Council and Administrator to contact
the appropriate provincial agency to
confirm the most current 1:500 design
flood elevation and recommended safe
building elevation for permanent structures
in the RVSB
OCP, Sec 7 16
SHORT TERM, continued
Action Item
Policy Reference
Key Participants/Stakeholders
Land Use Concept Plans
OCP, Sec 3.3
OCP, Sec 4.2
..
Proposed Plans of Land Subdivision
.
Emergency Response Plan
OCP Sec 3.10
Prepare, update and practice an
Emergency Response Plan on a regular
basis. Inter-municipal agreements should
also be encouraged for mutual assistance.
Public Communication Plan
OCP Sec 3.12
.
Entrance Enhancement to RVSB
OCP Sec 6 0
.
Establishment of Development Levies
OCP Sec 9 10.1
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OCP Sec 9.0
which will require an upgrade to services
ovided in the
SHORT TERM, continued
Action Item
Policy Reference
Key Participants/Stakeholders
Monitor Sewage Disposal Regulations
.
Schedule an annual review of the Official
Community Plan
OCP, Sec 9.13
.
Annual review of the RVSB Zoning Bylaw.
RV of RVSB
Zoning Bylaw
.
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MID TERM TO LONG TERM
Action Item
Policy Reference
Key Participants/Stakeholders
Schedule major review of the Official
Community Plan
OCP, Sec 9.13
.
Review Crime and Safety
Municipal Needs
Assess.
.
Development of Vacant Lots
Municipal Needs
Assess.
.
Inter-Municipal Cooperation
Municipal Needs
Assess.
.
Municipal Best Practices in Municipal
Municipal Needs
Assess.
.
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