Title
Proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 20-2009 (Bylaw No. 2015-29)
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw No. 2015-29 receive first reading.
2. That a public hearing be scheduled for September 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Parkland County Centre, Council Chambers regarding proposed Bylaw No. 2015-29.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports Bylaw No. 2015-29, being proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 20-2009.
Purpose
The proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw specifically relates to Natural Resource Extraction and the redistricting of proposed sites prior to development permit approval and the potential redistricting to all existing approved resource extraction sites.
Summary
The proposed Bylaw would require applicants to redistrict potential natural resource extraction sites prior to submitting a development permit application. The redistricting process requires a Public Hearing to be held which would allow the public an opportunity to voice any concerns they may have with the proposed development before a decision for a Development Permit is made by the County's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC). Additionally, redistricting applicants are also encouraged to conduct two (2) non-statutory Open Houses prior to submission of a redistricting application to communicate with the public, and (in advance of the redistricting application) confirm/address issues that may be raised by the public. Currently the only opportunity the public has to bring forward their concerns regarding Natural Resource is through the appeal process, which only occurs after a decision has already been made by the MPC. Administration has heard from a number of residents that are dissatisfied with the appeal process and are frustrated that they are only notified after a decision is made.
Furthermore, the proposed changes to the Land Use Bylaw would ensure development permit conditions remain intact and compliant with the Land Use Bylaw as the conditions could no longer...
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