Title
Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2017-14
Proposed Motion(s)
1.That Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2017-14 receive first reading.
2.That a public hearing be scheduled for July 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. to hear public comment on Bylaw 2017-14.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motions as presented.
Purpose
To establish a new Municipal Development Plan for Parkland County pursuant to Section 632 of the Municipal Government Act.
Summary
Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Bylaw 2017-14 establishes Parkland County's long term community vision for growth as expressed by residents and Council. MDP policies support the long term vision for growth by providing policy direction in specific areas including agriculture, economic diversification, responsible residential development, and the protection of sensitive high priority landscapes and environmental features within the County. Draft MDP policies further support the development of healthy and connected communities, safe transportation and infrastructure systems, and on-going collaboration and partnership with other levels of government, adjacent municipalities, and indigenous communities.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Consistency with governing statutes and plans
Bylaw 2017-14 is consistent with requirements governing the preparation of municipal development plans outlined in Section 632 of the Municipal Government Act. Bylaw 2017-14 is also consistent with land use policies outlined in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Growth Plan and the Parkland County Long-Term Strategic Plan.
Consistency with County plans and documents
Policies in Bylaw 2017-14 align with the findings from several County plans and documents. These include the draft Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan, Future of Agriculture Study, Wetland Inventory and Historical Loss Assessment, and the Environmental Conservation Master Plan. The County's Land Use Bylaw No. 20-2009 is currently being amended to align with the MDP policy directions outlined in Bylaw 2017-14. Other County Statutory Plans (Area Structure Plans, etc.) will need to be reviewed following adoption of Municipal Development Plan Bylaw No. 2017-04 with potential amendment to ensure consistency in accordance with Section 638 of the Municipal Government Act.
Bylaw 2017-14 will be forwarded to the Capital Region Board (CRB) after Council has closed the MDP Public Hearing and given Second Reading to the bylaw. CRB approval of Bylaw 2017-14 is required prior to Third and Final reading by Parkland County Council.
Financial Impact:
Cost: N/A
Source of Funding: