Title
Proposed Bylaw text amendments to Bylaw 20-2009 by Bylaw 2014-19
Proposed Motion(s)
1. That Bylaw No. 2014-19 received first reading.
2. That a public hearing be scheduled on June 24, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Parkland County Centre to hear public comment regarding Bylaw No. 2014-19.
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Administration Recommendation(s)
These amendments are required to expedite the process of approval for both MPC and residents, and enhance service delivery to residents and the business community. It was the recommendation of the Municipal Planning Commission that the power to approve a variance to a setback and height of a proposed structure be restored at the discretion of the Development Officer (Section 16.11). It has been recognized that the restriction of Manufactured Homes to be a 1985 model or newer has potentially imposed an economic hardship for those purchasing certain manufactured homes (Section 20.1). These amendments will not have any detrimental affect on the full intention and interpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
To make text amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 20-2009. This matter is being presented to Council to expedite the process of approval for both Municipal Planning Commission and residents.
Summary
At the recommendation of the MPC the proposed amendment to Section 16.11 will restore the power to vary setbacks and building height to the discretion of the Development Officer. Section 20.1 will remove the restriction allowing only Manufactured Homes of 1985 or newer to be placed in Parkland County. One amendment expedites the Development Permit application process, and the other eliminates certain potential economic restrictions imposed upon potential home buyers.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Pursuant to Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M.26.1 of the Revised Statutes of Alberta, Council is required to hold a public hearing a...
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