Title
Proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 20-2009 to include Composting Facility definition and regulations (Bylaw No. 35-2012)
Proposed Motion(s)
That Bylaw No. 35-2012 receive first reading.
That Council schedule a Public Hearing for Bylaw 35-2012 on February 12, 2013 at 9:30 a.m.
Body
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
To give opportunity to communities and County residents to develop a composting facility within the Country Residential District.
Summary
Parkland County received an application for a site specific Land Use Bylaw amendment for an existing composting facility south of the Summer Village of Seba Beach. However after further review and research by County staff, and based on requirements that Alberta Environment may have, it was decided to propose a broader amendment that would allow consideration for such a use within any Country Residential Land Use district.
The proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw would allow a composting facility to be developed within any Residential District however they would not be allowed to exceed collection of 100 tonnes of leaf and yard waste per year. Alberta Environment requires approvals for composting sites that accept more than 100 tonnes of leaf and yard waste per year.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Council's Strategic Plan - Governance - Goal #2 - Strategy #1 & 2 - further relationships with municipal neighbours and assocations, and seek out joint project opportunities that will benefit our communities; Environment Goal #1 - Strategy # 2 - Introduce practices to make operations more environmentally friendly
ICSP - Goal #8 - Minimize amount of waste generated by residents and maximize the diversion rate of recyclables
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0
Source of Funding: 0
Other (As Required)