Title
Bylaw 2024-22 Municipal Development Plan
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2024-22 receive first reading.
2. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for November 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Parkland County Centre, Council Chambers to hear public comment on Bylaw 2024-22.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports Bylaw 2024-22 and recommends that Bylaw 2024-22 be supported by Council as the proposed Bylaw is in alignment with Provincial and regional statutory requirements.
Purpose
Parkland County's Municipal Development Plan has been updated to reflect the growth and land use changes experienced both regionally and within Parkland County.
Summary
Work for proposed Bylaw 2024-22 was completed over two (2) Phases: Phase 1- Technical Growth Study and Phase 2- Municipal Development Plan Update. An update was completed to respond to several regional and economic changes including the phase out of coal, integration of Wabamun into Parkland County, alignment to the Regional Agricultural Master Plan, and general policy updates to better align and support other County initiatives. Proposed Bylaw 2024-22 incorporates updated technical information such as growth projections and patterns and clear streamlined policy.
Historical Information:
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Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Proposed Bylaw 2024-22 is in alignment with Parkland County's Strategic Plan 2022-2025 Pillars A-D and the Edmonton Metropolitan Regional Growth Plan.
Financial Impact:
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