JUNE 2016 June 2016

WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

“SCHEDULE A” TO BY-LAW NO. X

WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN

June 2016

Prepared for: White Horse Plains Planning District

Prepared by: Lombard North Group Ltd.

287 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A1 T 204.943.3896 • F 204.947.5696 • E [email protected] WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Contents

PART ONE INTRODUCTION 1 PART FOUR URBAN POLICY AREAS 39

1.1 Purpose and Intent 2 4.1 Settlement Centre Policy Areas 40 1.2 Enabling Legislation and Regulation 2 4.2 Settlement Centre Hold Policy Areas 42 1.3 Vision and Planning Goals 2 4.3 PTH #1 Bypass Secondary Planning Area 43 1.4 Context 4 1.5 Development Plan Structure 6 1.6 How to Use the Development Plan 7 PART FIVE IMPLEMENTATION 47

5.1 Adoption, Review and Amendment 48 PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 9 5.2 Zoning By-law 48 5.3 Secondary Plans 48 2.1 Sustainable, Livable and Resilient Communities 10 5.4 Subdivision Approval 48 2.2 Age-Friendly Development 10 5.5 Conditional Use Approvals 48 2.3 Hazard Lands, Riparian Areas and Erosion 11 5.6 Variation Orders 48 2.4 Flood Risk Areas 11 5.7 Development Agreements 49 2.5 Surface and Groundwater 13 5.8 Development Permits 49 2.6 Waterways 14 5.9 Development Officer 49 2.7 Drainage 16 5.10 Acquisition & Disposal of Land 49 2.8 Recreation and Natural Areas 16 5.11 Adoption of Other By-laws 49 2.9 Natural Resources 17 5.12 Special Studies, Secondary Plans & Concept Plans 49 2.10 Heritage Resources 18 5.13 Public Works 50 2.11 Utilities 18 5.14 Capital Expenditures 50 2.12 Municipal Services and Infrastructure 18 5.15 Strategic Plans for Economic Development 50 2.13 Transportation 20 5.16 Municipal Cooperation 50 2.14 Hazardous Uses 22 2.15 Urban Design and Community Improvements 23 PART SIX LAND USE MAPS 53 PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 25

3.1 Rural Land Use Policy Areas 26 3.2 Rural Residential Policy Areas 31 3.3 Rural Centre Policy Areas 34 3.4 Business Policy Areas 36

TABLE OF CONTENTS i WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Part One Introduction

Part One provides important background information about the White Horse Plains Planning District Development Plan.

PART ONE INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT THE PLANNING ACT A Development Plan is a statutory planning tool used by the public, the development community, PROVINCIAL PLANNING REGULATIONS

INTRODUCTION Municipal Councils, the Planning District Board, and the Provincial government. It defines an overarching vision for how, where and when development should DEVELOPMENT PLAN occur within a community. A Development Plan sets goals, objectives and policies to achieve this vision, and is the cornerstone from which planning and SECONDARY PLAN development decisions are made. The purpose of a Development Plan is to guide decision making DEVELOPMENT respecting development, land use, conservation, SUBDIVISION ZONING BY-LAW AGREEMENTS essential services and infrastructure provision, and

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL environmental stewardship. BUILDING BY-LAW The White Horse Plains District Development Plan (the Development Plan) contains policies on land Figure 1: Planning decision-making hierarchy use, transportation, recreation, economic activity, and the environment as they relate to growth and development. As the strategic planning document • Direct sustainable land use and development for the Planning District, this Development Plan in the planning district or municipality through provides clear direction to manage growth and maps and statements of objectives; development in a sustainable manner, while

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL • Set out measures for implementing the plan; honouring the identity and history of the Planning and District. • Include such other matters as the minister or the board or council considers advisable. 1.2 ENABLING LEGISLATION AND REGULATION PROVINCIAL PLANNING REGULATION

Municipal land use planning has its basis in The The Provincial Planning Regulation provides guidance Planning Act of Manitoba, which makes provision as to how land use planning and development should

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY for the preparation and adoption of development occur in Manitoba, and what a development plan plans and zoning by-laws to guide and promote should contain. This Development Plan is generally growth within a Municipality or Planning District. All consistent with the PLUP’s while being sensitive to development plans adopted in Manitoba must also the planning context of the Planning District. Once be generally consistent with the Provincial Planning approved and adopted, this Development Plan Regulation, specifically the Provincial Land Use replaces the PLUP’s. Policies (PLUP’s) contained within the Regulation (see the planning-decision hierarchy in Figure 1). Both The 1.3 VISION AND PLANNING GOALS Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Regulation

IMPLEMENTATION are briefly detailed in turn, as follows: The following Vision and Planning Goals will guide planning and development in the White Horse Plains THE PLANNING ACT Planning District:

This Development Plan has been prepared in 1.3.1 VISION accordance with Section 42(1) of The Planning Act, which states a Development Plan must: The White Horse Plains Planning District will be a thriving, diverse, connected and sustainable • Set out the plans and policies of the planning community offering a high quality of life where rural

LAND USE MAPS district or municipality respecting its purposes meets urban. Boasting vibrant communities, rich and its physical, social, environmental and agricultural land and a robust economy, the District is economic objectives; steeped in heritage while committed to progress, and

2 WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION will continually strive towards being age-friendly, associated with rural residential sustainability, while accessible and active. continuing to provide a choice and variety of housing options within the Planning District. 1.3.2 PLANNING GOALS Goal 4: Plan for a Connected Planning District The following goals were identified during the Development Plan Review process to inform The White Horse Plains Planning District is objectives and policies contained within this strategically located approximately 20km west of GENERAL POLICIES Development Plan. Winnipeg. The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre and Lido Plage rural residential area are within Goal 1: Create Complete and Compact Communities commuting distance of the City with convenient highway access on PTH 1. The forthcoming PTH Encouraging new residents and businesses to locate 1/PTH 26/Bypass interchange will likely create in the Settlement Centre Policy Areas, of Elie, St. demand and opportunity for increased commercial Eustache and the St. François Xavier Settlement and residential development southeast of the St. Centre, as well as Rural Centres such as Dacotah François Xavier Settlement Centre. The Planning and Springstein, is the best approach to create District is already connected to the Capital Region, RURALPOLICY AREAS complete and compact communities. Supporting but these strategic highway connections have the existing settlement centres means residents will potential to increase development opportunities have improved access to services and facilities, and pressures. Planning for a “connected Planning travel distances will be reduced, and connections District” involves collaborative efforts to protect between where residents live, work, shop, and play Provincial highway infrastructure, and plan for future will be improved. The Lido Plage area could serve infrastructure projects and associated development. as a centre for future growth if, or when, municipal services are provided. Goal 5: Plan Sustainably URBAN POLICYURBAN AREAS Goal 2: Protect Land Resources and Promote Sustainability has been identified as a priority for Sustainable Agriculture future development within the White Horse Plains Planning District. Planning sustainably addresses Agricultural lands and natural environments are the natural environment, flood risks, social important assets that contribute to quality of issues, environmental concerns, socio-economic life, economic resilience, and sense of place. The development potential, fiscal responsibility, and Planning District is largely comprised of agricultural transportation issues. Factors ranging from the land uses and agriculture is a cornerstone of the location and type of new housing developments, to local economy. Agricultural heritage, productive how wastewater is managed, to how infrastructure soils, and agricultural enterprises have shaped improvements are financed, all contribute to the IMPLEMENTATION the Planning District into what it is today, and will Planning District’s level of sustainability and quality continue to shape its future. To protect agricultural of life. Planning sustainably also involves planning and natural assets promoting and planning for for climate change and reducing GHG emissions. sustainable agriculture is essential. Planning for Land use decisions directly influence total GHG sustainable agriculture also includes sustainable emissions created, and as such, planning can play livestock development practices. a vital role ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Planning District. Goal 3: Manage Rural Residential Development Goal 6: Plan for Active and Connected Communities Dispersed rural residential development serviced by LAND USE MAPS wells and private wastewater services may not be Communities offering a variety of parks, recreation, sustainable over the long-term without a transition and natural areas have many economic, ecological, strategy that provides for the incorporation of and social benefits. Parks improve residents’ physical municipal services and infilling. Furthermore, within and psychological health, strengthen communities, the Capital Region there is an overall goal to limit the and make neighborhoods more attractive and amount of lands re-designated for rural residential vibrant places to live, work, and play. Walking and use. Policies promoting a more compact growth cycling benefit public health, reduce GHG emissions, model can be effective in addressing the issues and create more livable neighborhoods. From

PART ONE INTRODUCTION 3 economic, environmental, community, and public Designated Flood Area policies, as is the Red River health perspectives, the development pattern Valley, thus local municipalities and planning districts of the Planning District should allow for safe and must establish standards for flood protection and convenient walking and cycling opportunities for damage mitigation measures individually. residents and visitors. INTRODUCTION 1.4 CONTEXT Goal 7: Plan for Age-Friendly Communities This Development Plan recognizes the distinct Creating age-friendly communities involves context of the Planning District. The overarching respecting, supporting, and planning for residents vision, goals and policy direction provided herein are of all ages and abilities. Ensuring places that cultivated from an understanding of the Planning are accessible, safe, equitable, and making the District’s unique context. The context described appropriate provisions for seniors to age in place are in the following paragraphs was informed by the important planning considerations. The Municipality White Horse Plains: State of the Region Background of St. François Xavier is a member community of Study which reviewed demographics, servicing levels GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL Age-Friendly Manitoba. The local community will and capacities, municipal finance, existing policy embrace this designation and carry out age-friendly documents, building statistics, and mapping. It was objectives throughout the Planning District. also informed by a Strategic Planning Framework which outlined a variety of goals and objectives to Goal 8: Plan for a Robust and Diverse Economy guide and shape this Development Plan.

Economic growth is dependent on several factors Local context was largely shaped by obtaining input including investment in the regional transportation from a variety of stakeholders including: Planning system, municipal infrastructure, and a nurturing District Board members, residents from both

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL business climate where land is accessible and member municipalities, the Municipality of Cartier affordably priced for a variety of enterprises. The Council, the Municipality of St. François Xavier continued population growth of the Capital Region Council, Administration from both Councils, and coupled with future upgrades to the regional Provincial agencies and departments. highway network could position the Planning District for significant growth and development. By looking 1.4.1 REGIONAL CONTEXT at planning issues from a regional perspective, opportunities exist to take advantage of the Planning The White Horse Plains Planning District is located District’s location and competitive advantages for in the Central Plains Region of Manitoba and is economic success. part of Census Division 10. Located in the northern URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY portion of the Red River Valley, the Planning District Goal 9: Address Changing Climate and Flooding is largely comprised of rich farmland. The Planning Concerns District is bordered by six Rural Municipalities including: The Rural Municipality of Macdonald, the Flooding occurs periodically in Southern Manitoba, Rural Municipality of Grey, the Rural Municipality particularly in the Red River Valley and along the of Portage La Prairie, the Rural Municipality of Assiniboine River. Recent increases in the frequency Woodlands, the Rural Municipality of Rosser and the and severity of flooding events may be tied to Rural Municipality of Headingley (the Study Region). climate uncertainty. The Assiniboine River has IMPLEMENTATION recently experienced two major flooding events, in In 2011, the Study Region had a combined population 2011 and 2014. The 2011 flood set a new record for of approximately 22,918, compared to the White Horse the Assiniboine and both 2011 and 2014 were major Plains Planning District’s population of approximately flood events. 4,393 (population of 1,240 for Municipality of St. François Xavier, population of 3,153 for the Municipality A series of flood protection facilities are in place of Cartier). Elie is the primary settlement centre and along the Assiniboine River, including the Portage service centre for the Municipality of Cartier. The Lido Diversion and a network of dikes, but planning and Plage area of Cartier and the settlement centre of St.

LAND USE MAPS development along the Assiniboine must be mindful François Xavier are located in close proximity to the of the impacts of flood events. The lands adjacent to City of Winnipeg and Headingley, and thus have few the Assiniboine River are not currently governed by services despite significant populations.

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1.4.2 PLANNING CONTEXT experienced growth whereas the Municipalities of Rosser and Portage La Prairie saw small declines in The White Horse Plains Planning District is located population. The Planning District’s median age of within the Manitoba Capital Region and is comprised 36.6 years is lower than the regional average of 38.5. of the Municipality of Cartier and the Municipality At 34.6 years, the Municipality of Cartier has one of of St. François Xavier. While both Municipalities the lowest median ages in the Study Region. are in the Capital Region, only St. François Xavier is considered to be within the Winnipeg Census Population projections were presented in the White GENERAL POLICIES Metropolitan Area (CMA), meaning at least 50% of Horse Plains: State of the Region Background Study workers commute into Winnipeg. to forecast the amount of land required to meet the growth needs of the District. Two separate The Planning District’s first Development Plan was projections were modeled for the Municipality of enacted via By-Law 1-2008. This Development St. François Xavier and the Municipality of Cartier in Plan replaced the Municipality of St. François Xavier order to address the distinct growth issues in each Development Plan and the Municipality of Cartier jurisdiction. These projections were based on past Basic Planning Statement. Cartier and St. François growth figures and each Municipality was assigned

Xavier each have their own municipal zoning by- a low, moderate and high growth scenario. These RURALPOLICY AREAS laws. The St. François Xavier Settlement Centre population projections were used to inform supply is also governed by a secondary plan, which was and demand models which project the amount of completed in 2010. residential building lots and associated number of acres required in each Municipality to accommodate 1.4.3 LAND USE CONTEXT future growth.

Land use in the Planning District is primarily 1.4.6 ECONOMIC CONTEXT agricultural, with over 95% of the area devoted to

agricultural production. According to land use policy The agricultural sector is the dominant economic POLICYURBAN AREAS designations 87.7% of the district is Rural General, driver and a major employment sector within the 9.9% is Rural Limited, 1.2% is Settlement Centre, 0.8% Planning District. The Planning District is in close is Rural Residential and 0.3% is Business. In order proximity to the City of Winnipeg and will therefore to protect the agricultural integrity of the Planning see continued development pressure in some areas, District, future growth should be focused away from especially in the east in close proximity to the Trans- prime agricultural lands wherever possible. Canada Highway (PTH 1). As such, agricultural uses should be protected and preserved to ensure the 1.4.4 HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT sector’s long-term viability.

The Municipality of St. François Xavier and Cartier each The growth of the Winnipeg Capital Region and IMPLEMENTATION possess a rich heritage, having been incorporated the forthcoming Headingly Bypass may present in 1880 and 1914 respectively. The Municipality of opportunities for population growth in the Planning Cartier was created when it split from the then- District. The aforementioned Bypass will reduce larger Municipality of St. François Xavier in 1914. commute times to north Winnipeg, provide a direct The Planning District is home to approximately 38 connection to CentrePort and create new opportunities historic sites (19 in each Municipality) as recognized for highway commercial services at the new PTH 1/ by the Manitoba Historic Resources Branch and PTH 26/Bypass interchange. These opportunities for the Manitoba Historical Society. Furthermore, the growth and development must be balanced with Planning District is located in Treaty One territory and adequate protection of agricultural lands and the there exists a long history of peoples on these lands provision of water and wastewater services. LAND USE MAPS pre-dating surveys, settlement and cultivation. Providing a variety of housing types and tenure 1.4.5 SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CONTEXT options to appeal to a broad spectrum of lifecycles and lifestyles is an integral component of the Both Municipalities are experiencing population Planning District positioning itself to attract business growth, which is a general trend in the Winnipeg and industry. This will not only provide housing to an Capital Region. In the Study Region the Municipalities aging population, but will ensure adequate options of Headingley, Macdonald and Woodlands for young adults and families.

PART ONE INTRODUCTION 5 1.4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT Major road routes in the Planning District fall under the classification of Provincial Trunk Highways (PTH) The White Horse Plains Planning District lies within and Provincial Roads (PR). The Planning District the upper Red River Valley and is thus characterized encompasses one major highway: the Trans-Canada by very flat topography with slopes less than 2%. Highway (PTH 1), a 4 lane expressway which is high- INTRODUCTION The topography gently slopes from the west to the speed and high-capacity but presently not limited- east from an elevation of approximately 243 metres access. Additional Provincial routes include PTH above sea level to 238 metres above sea level. This 26, classified as a Collector ‘A’ route, travelling flat topography coupled with soil types that are generally east-west from the Trans-Canada generally impermeable creates conditions in which Highway to Portage La Prairie and providing access water pools on the land during wet conditions. to development north of the Assiniboine River. Furthermore, the District is also affected by the Along the south side of the Assiniboine River, from flood cycles of the Assiniboine River, which have the eastern boundary of the planning district to the been more frequent and severe in recent years. intersection of PR 248 is PR 424, a Collector ‘B’ route. The primary north-south route through the Planning GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL One of the most significant challenges facing the District is PR 248, with a Collector ‘A’ classification by Planning District may be the threat of climate Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation. PR 332 change, and the need to mitigate and adapt to is a gravel-surfaced Collector “B” route that runs potential change. Extreme weather events and north-south between Dacotah and Starbuck in the difficulty growing certain crops pose an immediate Rural Municipality of Macdonald. threat to the Planning Districts’ agricultural base. Furthermore, the relationship between warmer A map of the road and transport network in the climates, extreme weather and flooding events White Horse Plains Planning District is included as may have a distinct impact. This Development Plan Reference Map 10 in Part Six.

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL endeavors to articulate the environmental context of the Planning District, and proactively addresses 1.5 DEVELOPMENT PLAN STRUCTURE potential threats of climate change, specifically in regards to agriculture, flooding and floodplain This Development Plan is comprised of six inter- development. related parts. Each part provides information and direction with regards to land use decisions in the 1.4.8 AGRICULTURAL CONTEXT Planning District. A description of the parts contained within this Development Plan is as follows: According to Canada Land Inventory (CLI) analysis, 98% of the land area in the White Horse Plains

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY Part One: Introduction Planning District is comprised of prime agricultural This Part provides an overview of the Planning land (CLI Classes 1, 2 and 3). The majority of Class District, discusses background information, planning 1 lands are found near the St. François Xavier context, sets goals and provides a vision for how settlement centre, on both sides of the Assiniboine development should occur. River. The largest concentration of lower quality soils is found in the Municipality of Cartier north of Part Two: General Policies St. Eustache (Class 6). There is a small area of Class 7 The general policies contained within this Part apply soils in the Municipality of St. François Xavier. to all designated land use policy areas as identified in Parts Three and Four of this Development Plan. IMPLEMENTATION 1.4.9 SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONTEXT Part Three: Rural Policy Areas This Part provides objectives and policies to guide The Planning District is in close proximity to the City land use and development within the rural areas of of Winnipeg, and as such, a full range of commercial the Planning District including: Rural General, Rural and social services are not provided within the District. Limited, Rural Residential, Rural Centre and Business However, educational, emergency and limited social Policy Areas. Objectives and policies contained within and commercial services are present. The Planning this Part are supported by the land use maps found

LAND USE MAPS District also boasts a wide variety of recreational in Part Six. opportunities and infrastructure, providing residents with all-season recreation options.

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Part Four: Urban Policy Areas relation to a proposed development, a proposal, or Settlement Centres represent the primary population particular issue: centres and economic engines of the Planning District. Settlement Centres include St. François Step 1 Xavier, Elie, and St. Eustache. The PTH #1 Bypass Review the Land Use Maps in Part Six to determine Secondary Planning Area is intended to provide fully- how the subject land is designated; serviced development opportunities in proximity to the forthcoming PTH 1/PTH 26/Headingley Bypass Step 2 GENERAL POLICIES interchange, without compromising the efficiency Review the policies in Parts Three and Four in or safety of any Provincial highway infrastructure. relation to the subject lands current and proposed Objectives and policies contained within this Part are designation; supported by the land use maps found in Part Six. Step 3 Part Five: Implementation Review the General Policies in Part Two; This Part provides an overview of the available tools used to implement this Development Plan. Step 4

Review the Reference Maps in Part Six to determine RURALPOLICY AREAS Part Six: Land Use Maps potential future infrastructure improvements on the The land use maps within this Part denote the location subject lands; and of designated land use policy areas as identified in Parts Three and Four of this Development Plan. Step 5 Evaluate the proposal based upon all the policies in 1.6 HOW TO USE THE DEVELOPMENT the Development Plan and make an assessment as PLAN to whether a given project or proposal conforms to the intent, objectives and policies herein.

The White Horse Plains District Development Plan POLICYURBAN AREAS provides a roadmap to guide future decisions made by the Planning District Board and local Councils. The Development Plan contains objectives, which are intended to inform and provide context for the policy statements.

The Development Plan also contains policy and reference maps. The policy maps contained in Part Six spatially illustrate the policy areas affected by policy statements. The reference maps also contained in IMPLEMENTATION Part Six provide conceptual layouts for land use, transportation corridors, and key infrastructure improvements. A reference map’s concepts are for illustrative purposes only and are provided to inform future development decisions based upon the policies within this Development Plan.

For ease of use this Development Plan uses the term “Municipal Council” to mean the Council of either the Municipality of Cartier or the Municipality of St. LAND USE MAPS François Xavier, with jurisdiction over the subject lands for the proposed development. Furthermore, the term “Zoning By-law” refers to the appropriate By-law from the Municipality with jurisdiction over the subject lands for the proposed development.

The following is a general guide intended to assist the reader in navigating this Development Plan in

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Part Two defines the overarching objectives and policies respecting all land use and development within the Planning District. In addition to the policy provisions contained in Parts Three and Four that are applied to specific land use areas, the objectives and policies contained herein should be reviewed with respect to all proposed development. The following General Policies are described in Part Two:

• Sustainable, Liveable and Resilient Communities • Age-Friendly Development • Hazard Lands, Riparian Areas and Erosion • Flood Risk Areas • Surface and Groundwater • Waterways • Drainage • Recreation and Natural Areas • Natural Resources • Heritage Resources • Utilities • Municipal Services and Infrastructure • Transportation • Hazardous Uses • Urban Design and Community Improvements

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 9 2.1 SUSTAINABLE, LIVABLE AND 2.1.11 Subdivisions shall not be permitted unless RESILIENT COMMUNITIES they conform to the general intent of this Development Plan and The Planning Act. OBJECTIVES 2.1.12 Proposed land uses should be located on INTRODUCTION 2.1.1 To consider and encourage the three pillars sites in which the land is physically suited for of sustainable development (Economic, the purpose intended, particularly that the Environmental, Social) within the context of soil and drainage conditions are suited for the land use and development. proposed development.

2.1.2 To proactively address potential threats of 2.2 AGE-FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT climate change through sustainable building construction, development, and planning OBJECTIVES practices.

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL 2.2.1 To ensure that private and public spaces, both 2.1.3 To ensure communities are livable and indoor and outdoor, are universally accessible developed in a manner which facilitates and free of barriers that limit opportunities healthy lifestyles. for individuals with disabilities to participate POLICIES actively in society or to access vital health and social services. The following policies support sustainable land use 2.2.2 To acknowledge that planning should and development in the Planning District: consider the needs of all residents and visitors to the Planning District, regardless of age and 2.1.4 The use of low-flush toilets, and energy RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL ability. efficient appliances will be encouraged for all new buildings and retrofits to existing 2.2.3 To provide safe and accessible roadways, structures to conserve water and energy. sidewalks, and paths that are well-kept, with quality urban design and signage that 2.1.5 Building and site configurations are is understandable and promotes easy way- encouraged to take advantage of passive finding. solar orientation. POLICIES 2.1.6 The use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and geothermal will be encouraged URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY The following policies shall guide development with for all new and retrofitted buildings. respect to age-friendly development within the 2.1.7 A compact and integrated development Planning District: pattern that makes provision for a variety of active transportation options will be 2.2.4 The Planning District should continue to encouraged for all new development to actively work with the Age-Friendly Manitoba reduce transportation energy use. initiative to pursue age-friendly planning and development solutions. 2.1.8 Proposed land use(s) will be developed in

IMPLEMENTATION a manner that will eliminate or minimize 2.2.5 The Planning District shall encourage universal conflicts with adjacent land uses. design measures for all development in the public and private realms. 2.1.9 Urban-like land uses shall be directed to Settlement Centre Policy Areas or PTH #1 2.2.6 The Planning District should encourage Bypass Secondary Planning Area, and all compact, connected communities that offer proposed land uses shall be directed to the active mobility options for all residents. most appropriate designated Policy Areas.

LAND USE MAPS 2.1.10 Consideration should be given to the current and projected demand for proposed developments.

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2.3 HAZARD LANDS, RIPARIAN AREAS cropping, forestry and wildlife habitat. At AND EROSION the discretion of the Municipal Council or Planning District Board some developments OBJECTIVES may be permitted. Any said developments will be subject to the policies of Section 2.4. 2.3.1 To protect the riparian areas adjacent to natural waterways and water bodies within the 2.3.7 In areas where a specific flood risk has not Planning District. been identified, buildings shall be set back GENERAL POLICIES from all waterways a distance of at least 10 2.3.2 To ensure development does not occur in times the height of the bank above channel hazard areas unless adequate mitigation grade or 60 metres (200 feet), whichever is measures are taken to reduce negative greater. These limits may be reduced, at the impacts or increase the capability of the land discretion of the Municipal Council or Board, if to support the proposed development. verified by an engineering analysis.

POLICIES 2.3.8 Minimum setback regulations may be established in the applicable Zoning By-law RURALPOLICY AREAS The following policies shall guide development with for developments in proximity to active waste respect to waterways, water bodies and hazard lands disposal grounds, sewage treatment lagoons, within the Planning District. energy generating systems, natural gas and hydro transmission line rights-of-way, railway 2.3.3 Hazard lands include areas subject to flooding, rights-of-way and other public utilities, as water erosion, bank instability, landslides or appropriate. subsidence. More specific criteria defining hazard lands include: 2.3.9 Development proposals on hazard lands shall require the completion of environmental,

1. Lands subject to water erosion are all geotechnical, or hydrological engineering POLICYURBAN AREAS lands that would, within a 50-year flood studies to determine if the land has period, be eroded or become unstable potentially hazardous slopes or could be due to the action of water contained in an subject to other hazards, such as flooding. The adjacent waterway or waterbody; and said studies shall address means to eliminate risks or reduce risks to acceptable standards, 2. Lands subject to other hazards such as as determined by the appropriate Provincial landslides or subsidence are those lands government department, the Planning where actual effects of such hazards District Board and/or Municipal Council. have occurred or have been predicted by IMPLEMENTATION an accredited source such as a Provincial 2.4 FLOOD RISK AREAS or Federal government agency.

2.3.4 Lands subject to other hazards such as The Assiniboine River has seen instances of severe landslides or subsidence are those lands flooding in recent decades, with notable floods where actual effects of such hazards have occurring in 1976, 1995, 2011 and 2014. While a occurred or have been predicted by an substantial amount of Provincial flood protection accredited source such as a Provincial or infrastructure exists in the Lower Assiniboine River Federal government agency. Watershed, the Planning District has experienced significant disruption during recent flood events. The

2.3.5 Development will adhere to the regulations Development Plan contains policies to mitigate the LAND USE MAPS under The Water Protection Act and will be physical and financial impacts of flood events and to encouraged to occur in a manner that ensures protect human lives, property, livestock and natural waterways and groundwater resources are resources. The intent of the following policies is sustained. to protect permanent development along the waterways from a Flood Protection Level of either 2.3.6 Land subject to flooding, erosion or bank the 200 year flood plus 0.61 metres (2 feet) or the stability shall generally be left in its natural flood of record plus 0.61 metres (2 feet) of freeboard state or only developed for low intensity as determined by the Provincial authority. uses such as open space recreation, grazing,

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 11 OBJECTIVES 1. Eliminate the risk; or

2.4.1 To minimize personal hardship and 2. Reduce the risk to an acceptable level; inconvenience, adverse effects on public and health, and loss of life and safety. INTRODUCTION 3. Restore or rehabilitate damage that may occur. 2.4.2 To minimize property damage and public 2.4.11 In areas where the specific hazard has not expenditure for flood relief and/or flood been determined, buildings shall be set back protection. from all waterways a distance of at least 10 2.4.3 To restrict activities that could hinder the times the height of the bank above channel effectiveness of existing, or prevent the grade or 60 metres (200 feet), whichever is development of new, flood control works. greater, unless an engineering investigation shows that these limits may be reduced.

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL 2.4.4 To ensure existing uses undertake adequate flood-protection measures in cases of 2.4.12 Development proposals for lands located in expansion or improvement. the Flood Risk Area shall be referred to the applicable Provincial government department 2.4.5 To maintain the natural capability of streams for review and comment. to convey flood flows. 2.4.13 As a matter of best practice, it is recommended 2.4.6 To restrict activities that could negate the that all habitable buildings, permanent benefits derived from existing flood control structures and services, including animal works. housing facilities, in the Flood Risk Areas

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL should have driveway access constructed to POLICIES a grade elevation equal to the 50 year flood level. GENERAL POLICIES 2.4.14 Low intensity uses such as some agriculture 2.4.7 Development within Flood Risk Areas is or open space recreational activities may be generally discouraged in the Planning District. acceptable within the Flood Risk Areas. At the discretion of the Municipal Council or Planning District Board exceptions may be 2.4.15 Lands within the Flood Risk Areas which are made, subject to engineering studies and flood vacant, or not subdivided or designated for

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY protection measures being implemented. non–farm development, shall be left in a natural state, where possible, or maintained 2.4.8 Flood Risk Areas are all lands that would for limited low intensity uses. be flooded by a 200 year flood, or a flood specified by the applicable Provincial authority EXISTING USES in areas of protected flood control works. 2.4.16 Uses in existence prior to the adoption of this 2.4.9 The Provincial authority will review all Development Plan will be permitted to expand development proposals in the Planning or rebuild, and new permanent structures District to determine whether they are within may be constructed on appropriately-zoned IMPLEMENTATION the Flood Risk Areas. existing parcels, subject to meeting the following criteria: 2.4.10 Development proposals in the Flood Risk Area shall require the completion of 1. All habitable buildings and private and environmental, geotechnical or hydrological municipal waste water services shall be engineering studies to determine if the land protected to a grade elevation at least has potentially hazardous slopes or could be equal to the Flood Protection Level; subject to other such hazards as flooding. These studies shall include recommendations 2. Animal housing facilities shall be LAND USE MAPS regarding preventative and mitigating protected to a grade elevation at least measures, which: equal to the Flood Protection Level;

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3. Permanent accessory structures, or that the hazard has been eliminated or including machine shops and detached protected against. Where such exceptions are garages shall be protected to a grade made, the following criteria shall be applied: elevation at or above the 200 year flood level as determined by the Provincial 1. All habitable buildings and private and authority (not less than 0.61 metres (2 municipal waste water services, shall be feet) below the Flood Protection Level); protected to a grade elevation at least

equal to the Flood Protection Level; GENERAL POLICIES 4. Flood protection may be achieved by either raising the building sites or 2. Animal housing facilities shall be constructing ring-dikes using clean, protected to a grade elevation at least impervious fill, or other means based equal to the Flood Protection Level; upon an engineering analysis, as approved 3. Permanent accessory structures, by the Municipal Council or District Board; including machine shops and detached 5. Development shall not adversely alter, garages shall be protected to a grade obstruct or increase water flow, flood elevation at or above the 200 year flood RURALPOLICY AREAS velocities or flood stages and should level as determined by the Provincial adhere to all Provincial regulations and authority (not less than 0.61 metres (2 by-laws; feet) below the Flood Protection Level);

6. There shall be no added risk to life, health 4. Flood protection may be achieved or safety; by either raising the building sites or constructing ring-dikes using clean, 7. Activities such as dumping, excavating impervious fill, or other means based and clearing, which could accelerate upon an engineering analysis, as approved

erosion or bank instability shall be by the Municipal Council or District Board; POLICYURBAN AREAS prohibited; and 5. Development shall not adversely alter, 8. Natural vegetation, including trees obstruct or increase water flow, flood and ground cover shall be maintained velocities or flood stages and should to prevent erosion and increase bank adhere to all Provincial regulations and stability. by-laws;

2.4.17 Existing facilities which may have a 6. There shall be no added risk to life, health detrimental effect on water quality, including or safety; intensive livestock production operations, IMPLEMENTATION private wastewater lagoons, solid waste 7. Activities such as dumping, excavating disposal sites, septic systems, commercial and clearing, which could accelerate and chemical fertilizer storage facilities, fuel erosion or bank instability shall be tanks, and similar, may be required to update prohibited; and said facilities to the Flood Protection Level if 8. Natural vegetation, including trees said facilities are receiving upgrades and/or and ground cover shall be maintained improvements. to prevent erosion and increase bank NEW USES stability. LAND USE MAPS 2.4.18 New development is not recommended 2.5 SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER within the Flood Risk Area. However, at the discretion of the Municipal Council or the OBJECTIVES Planning District Board, it may not be practical or desirable for economic or social reasons to 2.5.1 To protect surface and groundwater within restrict new development within these areas the Planning District. of the Planning District. New developments shall, however, be carefully controlled to ensure that they are compatible with the risks

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 13 POLICIES 2.5.6 Sources of public drinking water shall be protected by limiting certain uses and The following policies shall guide development activities that could include, but are not with respect to surface and groundwater within the limited to, agricultural fertilizer or pesticide Planning District: application, cattle accessing the area, on- INTRODUCTION site waste water systems, and industrial 2.5.2 Developments requiring significant water and residential development, subject to consumption shall only be permitted in areas appropriate Provincial regulation and at the where they will not cause a reduction in water discretion of the Planning District Board or supply for existing users. If groundwater is to Municipal Council. be used as a source of water supply, it shall be done in a sustainable manner and comply with 2.5.7 Adherence to all Provincial regulations The Water Rights Act and The Groundwater developed under The Environment Act, The and Water Well Act. Water Protection Act, The Water Rights Act and other pertinent documents will be required GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL 2.5.3 Wells shall be developed in a manner that will for proposed developments. not have a detrimental impact on aquifers and abandoned wells shall be capped. 2.5.8 Groundwater pollution hazard areas identified by the Province shall be taken into account in 2.5.4 Development proposals, including irrigation development proposals. For sites where there and livestock operations, requiring more is a potential for groundwater pollution, the than 25,000 litres/day of self-supplied proposed development shall not be approved water require a water rights license under unless the applicant incorporates mitigating the provisions of The Water Rights Act. All measures that either eliminate the risk or self-supplied industrial and community well reduce it to acceptable levels. RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL distribution systems also require a water rights license. 2.6 WATERWAYS 2.5.5 Developments or activities that may cause pollution or negatively impact drinking water OBJECTIVES sources, groundwater, aquatic life, or aquatic habitats will be directed away from major 2.6.1 To maintain the natural capacity of waterways surface water bodies such as the Assiniboine and waterbodies to convey flows. River. Where this is not feasible or practical, 2.6.2 To preserve and maximize the capability of URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY such uses or activities may be considered waterways and waterbodies to be used for a adjacent to major surface water bodies variety of purposes including drinking water, provided: irrigation and recreation.

1. It can be proven by adequate engineering 2.6.3 To maintain and manage key shorelands or hydro-geological investigation that the to meet recreation, public access, erosion proposed activity will not cause pollution protection and water table retention of the surface or groundwater supply; requirements and to ensure the viability of 2. Appropriate precautionary measures critical environments for local flora and fauna. IMPLEMENTATION have been taken to sufficiently mitigate 2.6.4 To ensure that developments do not impact the risk of endangering the quality of the fish habitat, aquatic ecosystems or water water supply for domestic potable water quality. supply purposes; or

3. The Planning District Board or Municipal POLICIES Council has referred major developments proposed near waterways and water The following policies shall guide development with bodies to applicable Provincial and respect to waterways and waterbodies within the LAND USE MAPS Federal authorities for review prior to Planning District: approval. 2.6.5 Land shall be developed in a manner

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which ensures waterways, waterbodies, shall conform to the following development aquatic ecosystems and shoreland areas criteria: are sustained. The Planning District Board or Municipal Council may consult with 1. Measures to limit nutrient and sediment appropriate Provincial or Federal government inflow shall be implemented before, agencies in this regard. during and after development;

2.6.6 Identification of waterways, waterbodies, 2. The construction of dikes is preferred to GENERAL POLICIES groundwater and shorelands requiring channel deepening and straightening; protection or enhancement will be achieved 3. Land shall not be cleared, cultivated or through ecological programs at the Provincial, developed to the water’s edge; and Planning District and Municipal levels. The extent of the required protection or 4. Organic loading or siltation from enhancement will be directly related to the agricultural run-off shall be prohibited. characteristics of the local situation such as, but not limited to: size and configuration 2.6.13 Any approval requirements shall be obtained

of the waterway, waterbody, shoreland or from applicable Provincial or Federal RURALPOLICY AREAS groundwater; the need for public access; government departments. erosion rates; and recreation potential. Shoreland reserves or specific setback 2.6.14 In order to reduce nutrient loading to the regulations may be created to protect Assiniboine and La Salle rivers, the Planning shoreland, waterways or waterbodies. Where District will maintain riparian vegetation, appropriate, public acquisition may occur support the use of non-phosphorus based by direct purchase, dedication through the lawn fertilizers and promote the proper subdivision approval process, easement, maintenance of septic fields and tanks. lease or a combination thereof. 2.6.15 Lands should not be cleared or developed POLICYURBAN AREAS 2.6.7 Development shall occur in a manner that to the water’s edge of creeks, streams and sustains the yield and quality of water from lakes. In order to maintain wildlife habitat significant aquifers. and protect aquatic ecosystems and species the following buffers shall be retained, or if 2.6.8 Public access to water and shore land areas applicable, restored: shall be encouraged to foster appreciation for, and enjoyment of, nature. Access and 1. For first and second order drains a 15.00m activity levels shall not exceed the capability (49.21 ft.) buffer of undisturbed native of the area to sustain the ecosystem. vegetation, upslope from the high water mark; IMPLEMENTATION 2.6.9 The preservation and rehabilitation of native vegetation will be promoted in order to 2. For third order drains or higher order stabilize banks, filter run-off and protect drains, natural waterways and natural surface water quality. waterbodies a 30.48m (100.00 ft.) buffer of undisturbed native vegetation, upslope 2.6.10 Development proposals requiring significant from the high water mark; and volumes of surface water and/or groundwater, shall be required to investigate the need for a 3. Where indicator fish species (e.g. walleye, Water Rights License. Development approval pike and suckers) are present or the water

shall be withheld until such time as the need body provides spawning, nursery, feeing LAND USE MAPS for a Water Rights License has been finalized. or migratory habitat, a 30.48m (100.00 ft.) buffer, upslope from the high water 2.6.11 Stream and shoreline alterations shall mark. not be undertaken without the approval of the appropriate Provincial and Federal 4. Within said buffer areas, shoreline government departments. alteration (e.g. pathways, docks and boat houses) should cover less than twenty- 2.6.12 Any proposed development adjacent to fish five percent (25%) of the land area. habitats, spawning sites and fish nursery areas

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 15 2.6.16 Proposed major subdivisions and zoning 2.8.5 To recognize, protect and ensure the amendments adjacent to waterways sustainability of Provincial parks, wildlife and water bodies shall be forwarded to protection zones and protected areas. the appropriate Provincial and Federal government departments for comment and 2.8.6 To minimize the impacts of development upon INTRODUCTION review. aquatic ecosystems, wetland environments and riparian areas. 2.7 DRAINAGE POLICIES OBJECTIVES The following policies shall guide development with respect to recreation and natural areas within the 2.7.1 To ensure drainage issues are addressed Planning District: in a coordinated manner with input from government departments and agencies, and 2.8.7 Proposed subdivision or development on, or adjacent municipalities. GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL in proximity to, lands with significant capability for recreation shall only be permitted after POLICIES the applicant has proven there will be no adverse effects on those lands, or that the The following policies shall guide development with development cannot practically be located respect to drainage in the Planning District: elsewhere, to the satisfaction of the Planning District Board or the Municipal Council. The 2.7.2 The Planning District will adhere to Provincial Planning District Board or Municipal Council drainage guidelines and work cooperatively may consult with appropriate Provincial with the applicable Provincial authorities government agencies in this regard. RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL and adjacent municipalities to address any regional drainage issues. 2.8.8 Public access to recreation and natural areas shall be encouraged to foster appreciation 2.7.3 Overall storm drainage plans for undeveloped for and enjoyment of nature, however such areas may be required prior to development. access shall not lead to levels of activity that Where development may increase storm will exceed the capability of the area to sustain flows into the Provincial highway system, the ecosystem and recreational integrity. the applicable Provincial authority will be consulted. 2.8.9 Development of a recreation area shall be limited to a level of intensity that permits the URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY 2.8 RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS sustainable use of the recreational resource.

OBJECTIVES 2.8.10 Recreational development shall be planned to be compatible with the natural environment, 2.8.1 To encourage the protection of a wide variety resource-related uses and other adjacent of recreational and scenic resources. uses.

2.8.2 To prevent overuse and consequent 2.8.11 The Province may identify areas that are degradation of recreational resources. representative of major natural regions and

IMPLEMENTATION may protect them from land uses that would 2.8.3 To ensure that land uses are compatible with negatively affect their ecological integrity. adjacent Provincial recreation and resource Natural areas and habitats shall be protected areas. from incompatible or potentially incompatible uses where: 2.8.4 To protect natural areas and habitats from incompatible or potentially incompatible uses 1. Rare or endangered flora and fauna including rare or endangered flora and fauna have received Provincial designation that have received designation and protection and protection under The Manitoba

LAND USE MAPS under The Manitoba Endangered Species Act Endangered Species Act or The Federal or The Federal Species At Risk Act. Species At Risk Act;

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2. Lands have received Provincial 2.9 NATURAL RESOURCES designation and protection under The Protected Area Initiative; OBJECTIVES

3. Lands have been identified as Wildlife 2.9.1 To protect natural resources, including known Management Areas or Provincial Parks; or sand and gravel deposits, from conflicting land uses which may prevent the economic

4. Private lands have been voluntarily GENERAL POLICIES protected by landowners under The extraction of minerals. Conservation Agreements Act. 2.9.2 To rehabilitate, in accordance with applicable 2.8.12 Developments that would drain or fill any Provincial government regulations, significant wetland or marshland area shall lands disturbed by mineral exploration, be prohibited, unless appropriate remedial development and production to a condition measures have been or will be taken that that is environmentally safe, stable and are acceptable to the Province to sufficiently compatible with adjoining lands. mitigate environmental risks.

POLICIES RURALPOLICY AREAS 2.8.13 The retention of tree cover shall be encouraged on unused road allowances, other The following policies shall guide development with Municipal lands, lands along watercourses respect to natural resources within the Planning and land having low agriculture capability as District: a means to control erosion and wind damage and protect significant wildlife and aquatic 2.9.3 The Province designates areas of “High”, habitat areas. Tree cover and wildlife shall “Medium” and “Low” mineral, quarry mineral, also be protected by clustering developments metallic mineral and oil and gas potential

separated by treed open space, and retaining on maps for all regions of Manitoba. The POLICYURBAN AREAS natural drainage ravines to act as corridors for following development status criteria shall be wildlife. used:

2.8.14 The Planning District Board or the Municipal 1. Within an area designated as “High”, no Council shall encourage private landowners potentially incompatible land uses shall to seek advice from an appropriate Provincial be allowed. Uses shall be limited to government department with respect to general agriculture, temporary uses or habitat removal and wildlife depredation other uses that will permit access to the and will support educational programs resource;

undertaken by the appropriate Provincial IMPLEMENTATION government department. 2. Within an area designated as “Medium”, with input from the Mines Branch, a 2.8.15 Appropriate and compatible zoning will be potentially incompatible land use may be applied to all lands that are adjacent to, or permitted; and border, designated Crown Lands. 3. Within an area designated as “Low”, 2.8.16 Development may be prohibited in areas that potentially incompatible land uses are have received designation or protection under permitted. The Manitoba Endangered Species Act or The Federal Species at Risk Act. If development 2.9.4 Aggregate and other quarry mineral deposits LAND USE MAPS is permitted it shall be in accordance with shall be protected from conflicting and the terms and conditions established by the potentially conflicting land uses. applicable Provincial authority. 2.9.5 Lands disturbed by mineral, quarry mineral or 2.8.17 The Municipal Council may request a public metallic mineral exploration or development reserve be added to subdivisions in order to shall be rehabilitated by the owner/operator provide active and passive recreation areas in accordance with Provincial government for residents and preserve natural and riparian legislation to a condition that is environmentally areas. safe, stable and compatible with adjoining lands.

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 17 2.9.6 Minimum setback regulations shall be 2.11 UTILITIES established in the applicable Zoning By-law for extraction operations and adjacent land OBJECTIVES uses.

INTRODUCTION 2.11.1 To work collaboratively with utility companies 2.9.7 Extraction operations shall be a Conditional on all land development issues to ensure the Use in the applicable Zoning By-law. Conditions sustainable provision of services within the may include a site plan showing the staging of Planning District. extraction, proposed buffering measures, a rehabilitation plan, a letter of credit related to 2.11.2 To protect local and regional investments in proposed rehabilitation works, or cost-sharing infrastructure and utilities. of Municipal infrastructure improvements. POLICIES 2.9.8 Extraction operations shall require the acquisition of a permit under The Mines and The following policies shall guide development with GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL Minerals Act. respect to utilities and provision of related services within the Planning District: 2.10 HERITAGE RESOURCES 2.11.3 Essential activities of government, public and OBJECTIVES private utilities will be permitted in any land use designation subject to requirements of 2.10.1 To protect known heritage resources in the applicable Zoning By-law. Such uses the Planning District from incompatible should be located and developed in a manner development and land uses that may threaten that will minimize any incompatibility with their integrity or operation.

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL neighbouring land uses.

POLICIES 2.11.4 The Planning District Board shall continue to work closely with all utility companies in The following policies shall guide development with planning compatible land uses along existing respect to heritage resources within the Planning and proposed utility corridors. Developments District: will be approved on the basis of maximizing the utilization of existing utility systems and 2.10.2 Subdivisions or developments that will distribution networks. endanger any site or structure with historic,

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY architectural, or archeological significance as 2.11.5 Existing public and private utilities should be designated by applicable Provincial authority protected from incompatible or potentially shall not be permitted. incompatible land uses that may threaten or adversely affect their operation. 2.10.3 Sites with heritage potential will be considered for designation as a municipal heritage site 2.12 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND under The Heritage Resources Act. INFRASTRUCTURE

2.10.4 The Planning District Board shall encourage OBJECTIVES and facilitate the identification of heritage IMPLEMENTATION resources in the Planning District. 2.12.1 To ensure the provision of sustainable 2.10.5 The Planning District Board shall endeavour municipal services in the Planning District. to preserve and protect its heritage resources 2.12.2 To promote water conservation and the through the judicious use of statutory economical and efficient delivery of municipal instruments such as the applicable Zoning services in the Planning District. By-law, subdivision procedures, development permits, design by-laws and demolition by- 2.12.3 To protect local and regional investments in laws. infrastructure and utilities. LAND USE MAPS

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POLICIES and operated in accordance with applicable Provincial standards, including The The following policies shall guide development Environment Act, The Public Health Act and with respect to water, wastewater, solid waste The Drinking Water Safety Act. management and provision of related services within the Planning District: 2.12.11 The Planning District Board or Municipal Council may require additional analysis, at the

2.12.4 No new or expanded development shall be expense of the applicant, to determine the GENERAL POLICIES permitted in areas where essential services impact of proposed development on existing such as potable water supply, wastewater and future infrastructure systems and related collection and disposal, storm water and servicing requirements. This analysis may drainage systems, public roadway access include, but is not limited to, storm water and communications cannot be provided or management plans, drainage studies, soil extended in a sustainable manner. suitability analysis, water modeling and treatment analysis, sewer capacity and/or WATER AND WASTEWATER sewage lagoon capacity analysis. RURALPOLICY AREAS 2.12.5 All development shall protect drinking water 2.12.12 All onsite wastewater management systems sources within the Planning District, including proposed in the Planning District shall ensure the Assiniboine River. that the design and construction is suitable for the soil conditions and the lot size proposed 2.12.6 Land use patterns and development concepts for the development and shall comply with all that promote the provision of sustainable requirements under the MR 83/2003-Onsite water and wastewater infrastructure shall be Wastewater Management Systems Regulation prioritized. and must be registered with the applicable Provincial authority prior to installation. 2.12.7 Where municipally operated water or POLICYURBAN AREAS wastewater services are provided within any 2.12.13 Buffer areas, as established in the applicable developed area, new developments shall be Zoning By-Law, will be maintained around required to connect to these services. sewage treatment facilities to prevent the establishment of non-compatible land uses 2.12.8 Where piped water or wastewater services such as residential development. are not available in the Planning District, development should be planned to efficiently 2.12.14 Buffer areas, as established in the applicable and economically accommodate future Zoning By-Law, will be maintained around provision of said services. wastewater stabilization ponds and solid

waste disposal sites, limiting land use to IMPLEMENTATION 2.12.9 The Municipal Council or Planning District agricultural, industrial and specific open space Board may implement, via development or recreational uses that will not be adversely agreement, measures to allow for efficient and affected by these facilities. economical provision of water or wastewater services, such as siting houses on a lot in a 2.12.15 Developments requiring significant water manner which allows for future subdivision. consumption shall only be permitted in areas The extension and/or improvement of where they will not cause a reduction in water piped water and wastewater services should supply for existing users and/or do not require be implemented so as to efficiently and the unnecessary expansion of existing water

economically service proposed development treatment and distribution infrastructure. LAND USE MAPS areas. Development patterns shall be established, and developments approved in SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT a manner that supports district and regional solutions to water and wastewater service 2.12.16 The Planning District will encourage the delivery. provision of waste management programs, such as for recycling and composting, and 2.12.10 Water supply and wastewater management provide facilities for household hazardous systems, where provided, must be developed waste disposal.

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 19 2.13 TRANSPORTATION ARTERIAL ROADS

OBJECTIVES 1. Arterial roads are designed for large traffic volumes and high speed limits. Provincial Roads (PR’s) and Provincial Trunk Highways

INTRODUCTION 2.13.1 To provide and maintain safe and efficient vehicular transportation routes in the Planning (PTH’s) are considered arterials within District. the Settlement Centres of the Planning District. Direct access to arterials should be 2.13.2 To encourage vehicular traffic to utilize the via collector roads, and private driveways most appropriate transportation routes and or access points should be limited. generally direct large volumes of commercial, industrial and automobile traffic outside of COLLECTOR ROADS residential areas. 2. Collector roads are designed to collect 2.13.3 To protect Provincial and Municipal traffic from local roads and distribute GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL investments in transportation infrastructure. this traffic to arterial roads. Access to collector roads should be via local roads, 2.13.4 To minimize disruption to future local and private driveways or access points development and minimize acquisition costs should be limited. Collector roads are for future transportation improvements. illustrated in Reference Map 10. For proposed collector roads within the 2.13.5 To establish a road hierarchy within the Settlement Centre of St. Francois Xavier Planning District. refer to By-law 13-2010 St. François Xavier POLICIES Secondary Plan. RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL The following policies shall guide development LOCAL ROADS with respect to roads and vehicular transportation 3. Local roads are designed for low traffic networks within the Planning District: volumes and speed limits. They connect private properties such as those located ACCESS in the Settlement Centre Policy Areas with collector roads. Connections 2.13.6 New development shall have legal access between new local roads and arterial to an all-weather road of sufficient standard roads should be avoided. Local roads and capacity, unless the applicant makes URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY represent the majority of municipal roads an agreement with the Municipal Council in in the settlement centres of the Planning which the development is located to upgrade District. an existing road or develop new road access to an appropriate standard. The applicant may MUNICIPAL ROADS be responsible for part or all the costs of any necessary roadway construction. 2.13.8 Municipal roads shall be improved at the discretion of the Municipal Council and cost- ROAD HEIRARCHY sharing of improvements to unimproved road

IMPLEMENTATION allowances or upgrading to existing improved 2.13.7 The Planning District is comprised of a roads may be required. road system that includes municipal roads and Provincial roads and highways. These 2.13.9 The location and construction of accesses roads are illustrated in Reference Map 10 to Municipal roads shall be subject to the and policies specific to both municipal and approval of the Municipal Council. Provincial roads are contained in this Section. The following road classifications have been 2.13.10 Applicants for major new developments, assigned, as illustrated in Reference Map 10: as determined by the Municipal Council and in consultation with its Public Works LAND USE MAPS Department, shall where appropriate and feasible:

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1. Provide their own collector road systems Municipal Council, pursuant to The Planning so as not to impose increased traffic on Act. adjoining local streets; PROVINCIAL ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 2. Design the local road network in accordance with both existing and planned 2.13.14 Developments may be permitted to locate road systems of neighbouring areas. adjacent to a Provincial highway (PTH and

Where neighbouring lands do not have PR) only if the efficiency and safety of the GENERAL POLICIES planned road networks, consideration adjoining highway is not jeopardized. shall be given to interconnectivity for the road network and active transportation 2.13.15 Development near a PR or PTH shall be routes; subject to the following design and siting criteria: 3. Locate and construct accesses to municipal roads subject to the approval 1. Strip development along the highway, of the Municipal Council; whereby direct connections to the highway are relied upon for providing 4. Provide through-routes that are direct, access to abutting properties, shall not RURALPOLICY AREAS safe and pleasant for residents to walk be permitted; and cycle to neighbours, schools, shops and related community services; 2. Subdivision or development will not be permitted in areas designated for highway 5. Provide mid-block crossing opportunities widening or expansion unless provisions on major roads to improve residents’ suitable to the appropriate Provincial access to commercial and community authority are made to accommodate said service areas; future works; URBAN POLICYURBAN AREAS 6. Enter into cost-sharing agreements, if 3. Applicant may be responsible for the necessary, to fund off-site improvements; cost of highway improvements deemed and necessary by appropriate Provincial authority to accommodate a proposed 7. Prepare transportation concepts, development; secondary plans and/or traffic impact studies, as required. 4. A permit and approval is required from the appropriate Provincial authority for 2.13.11 A setback distance for all buildings, any new, modified or relocated access structures, hedges, or similar obstructions to all Provincial roads and Provincial IMPLEMENTATION adjacent to municipal roads, shall be specified highways in the Planning District. in the applicable Zoning By-Law. Setbacks for buildings and structures and access to 5. A permit and approval is required from Provincial Trunk Highways and Provincial the appropriate Provincial authority or any Roads are subject to Provincial jurisdiction construction / structure / signage above, and shall be in accordance with The Highways below or at ground level or change in use Protection Act and The Highways and of land, structures and access within the Transportation Act. control lines and control circles of these highways; and 2.13.12 The accommodation of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic along major traffic routes, 6. Where a development is bordered on one LAND USE MAPS either though shared or separated means, side by a major transportation corridor or shall be promoted by the Planning District facility such as a highway or rail line, new Board and Municipal Council, as appropriate. development should, where appropriate, be directed to the same side to avoid the 2.13.13 The responsibility for internal roads associated need for local traffic to cross the corridor with bare land condominium developments or facility. shall be stipulated in the development agreement between the applicant and the

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 21 2.13.16 New development, which has the potential should be provided throughout the Planning to generate significant vehicle traffic, shall be District. directed away from those areas and land uses where such levels of traffic could endanger 2.13.24 New development shall be encouraged to public safety. Proposed developments make provision for active transportation INTRODUCTION that may be adversely affected by noise, options or alternatives to private automobile dust and fumes from roadways and railways use. shall be located where there is adequate 2.13.25 The continued use of PTH 26 as a recreational separation from these corridors or shall cycling route shall be accommodated. incorporate measures such as sound barriers or landscaped buffers to mitigate the conflict. 2.14 HAZARDOUS USES 2.13.17 The location and construction of an access to a PR will be subject to approval by the OBJECTIVES appropriate Provincial government authority. GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL Access to a PTH will be subject to approval by 2.14.1 To reduce and prevent adverse and nuisance the Highway Traffic Board. impacts of incompatible land use and 2.13.18 The draining of any water into the highway development. drainage system shall require the approval POLICIES of the appropriate Provincial authority. Any improvements required to upgrade the The following policies shall guide hazardous uses in existing highway drainage system, which are the Planning District: directly associated with a development, shall be the responsibility of the applicant. RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 2.14.2 Hazardous uses refer to facilities or RAILWAYS developments, exclusive of railways and highways, which manufacture, handle, store 2.13.19 Development on lands adjacent to existing or distribute hazardous materials. New active rail corridors in the Planning District hazardous use facilities are generally not should be adequately buffered from rail encouraged within the Planning District and related uses and conform to the minimum shall not locate: setbacks required by applicable Provincial or 1. Within, or in proximity to, any Settlement Federal authorities. Centre Policy Area, PTH #1 Bypass URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY 2.13.20 Development should occur in a manner that Secondary Planning Area, Rural Centre minimizes the number of new at-grade rail Policy Area or Rural Residential Policy crossings. Area; or

AIRPORTS 2. Any contemplated hazardous use should be separated from incompatible uses 2.13.21 Development on lands adjacent to existing such as lands or buildings used primarily airports or airfields that could impede or for human occupation or directed to an negatively impact their use and operation appropriately designated area. IMPLEMENTATION shall generally not be permitted. 2.14.3 The proposed expansion of an existing 2.13.22 Development or land uses that could be facility shall require Planning District Board or hazardous to the occupants of land adjacent Municipal Council approval, as provided in the to existing airports or airfields due to regular applicable Zoning By-law. airport operations will generally not be 2.14.4 Anhydrous ammonia facilities shall not locate: permitted. 1. Within, or in proximity to, any Settlement ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Centre Policy Area, PTH #1 Bypass LAND USE MAPS Secondary Planning Area, Rural Centre 2.13.23 Pathways, sidewalks and roadways which can Policy Area or Rural Residential Policy Area; safely accommodate pedestrians and cyclists

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2. In closer proximity to dwellings in may impose design requirements and/ other Policy Areas than is permitted or or consult design professionals to recommended by Provincial regulations recommend design requirements for major and guidelines; and development proposals, such as multi- lot subdivisions, multi-family, commercial, 3. In closer proximity to Provincial highways industrial, institutional or recreation facility than is permitted or recommended by developments. Design considerations may Provincial regulations and guidelines. include: GENERAL POLICIES

2.14.5 A site-specific groundwater pollution hazard 1. Building siting; appraisal may be required prior to the approval of a proposed new development or expanded 2. Exterior finishing materials; facility. 3. Landscaping, fencing, screening and 2.14.6 Where development of a potentially buffering; hazardous use is proposed, further analysis may be required relating to the adverse 4. Proposed development’s relationship impacts of the use such as the nature of any with neigbouring properties; RURALPOLICY AREAS potential discharges, the nature of outside 5. Preservation of existing natural features; storage, the compatibility of surrounding land uses, and plans for buffering such activities 6. Visibility of public utilities or mechanical from adjacent uses and human activities. Any and electrical equipment; required environmental or engineering studies may be the responsibility of the applicant. 7. Accessibility of site and buildings; and

2.14.7 Development or activities that could cause 8. Other matters considered pertinent by

pollution under normal operating conditions the Municipal Council. POLICYURBAN AREAS may not be permitted in an identified groundwater pollution sensitivity area unless:

1. It can be proven by adequate engineering or hydro-geological investigation that the proposed activity will not cause pollution of the groundwater supply; or

2. Appropriate remedial measures have been or will be taken to sufficiently IMPLEMENTATION mitigate the risk of endangering the potability of the groundwater supply.

2.15 URBAN DESIGN AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS

OBJECTIVES

2.15.1 To promote and maintain an attractive and

well-designed appearance in the Planning LAND USE MAPS District.

2.15.2 To recognize the importance of quality design and benefits to residents and visitors provided by aesthetically pleasing environments.

POLICIES

2.15.3 The Municipal Council, at their discretion,

PART TWO GENERAL POLICIES 23 24 WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Part Three Rural Policy Areas

Part Three contains policies governing rural areas, which comprise the majority of the Planning District’s land area. The Rural Policy Areas within the White Horse Plains Planning District are:

• Rural General Policy Areas • Rural Limited Policy Areas • Rural Residential Policy Areas • Rural Centre Policy Areas • Business Policy Areas

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 25 3.1 RURAL LAND USE POLICY AREAS such as rural residential and recreational development will be kept to a minimum. OBJECTIVES Non-intensive recreational uses such as trails shall be permitted, whereas uses such as golf courses, playing fields and other intensive

INTRODUCTION 3.1.1 To preserve the Planning District’s natural assets including food-production lands, recreational uses shall be directed to other watersheds and natural habitat areas. appropriately designated areas. To minimize the fragmentation of the agricultural land 3.1.2 To protect agricultural lands in the Rural base, the minimum parcel size in the Rural Limited Policy Areas and Rural General Policy General Policy Area shall be 80 acres. Areas from non-farm rural residential uses and other forms of incompatible development. RURAL LIMITED POLICY AREA

3.1.3 To provide direction for livestock 3.1.10 Agricultural activities within the Rural Limited development within the Planning District, Policy Area shall be limited to activities which GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL and ensure new operations or expansions to do not have the potential to create land use existing operations are planned to limit land conflicts with urban development within the use conflicts. Planning District. Examples of appropriate agricultural activities in this Policy Area 3.1.4 To provide buffer areas between potentially include cropping, market gardening, tree incompatible uses. nurseries, or other legitimate specialized 3.1.5 To support the agricultural sector as a key agricultural operations as determined by economic driver of the Planning District. the Planning District Board and Municipal Council. To minimize the fragmentation of

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 3.1.6 To ensure land uses are compatible with the agricultural land base, where practical, adjacent areas. the minimum parcel size in the Rural Limited Policy Area shall be 80 acres. 3.1.7 To ensure development occurs on lands suitable for said development. ALL RURAL POLICY AREAS

POLICIES - GENERAL 3.1.11 Unless specifically noted, the objectives and policies contained herein will apply to In addition to the general policies described in Part both the Rural General Policy Area and Rural Two, the following objectives and policies shall guide Limited Policy Area.

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY agricultural uses and development in the Planning District: NON-AGRICULTURAL USES

RURAL DESIGNATIONS 3.1.12 Any non-agricultural uses shall be subject to the following criteria: 3.1.8 Agricultural uses shall be encouraged in areas designated Rural General Policy Area, 1. Non-agricultural uses shall not restrict and Rural Limited Policy Area as identified in existing livestock operations or cropping their entirety on Policy Maps 1 and 2 of this practices; IMPLEMENTATION Development Plan. The following policies 2. Non-agricultural uses shall not cause guide planning and development in the expenses for road, drainage or other designated Rural Policy areas. infrastructure services not generally RURAL GENERAL POLICY AREA related to local agricultural needs; 3. Non-agricultural uses shall not be 3.1.9 All lands within the Rural General Policy Area located in a manner that may interfere shall be preserved or utilized for the widest with the use or expansion of established range of agricultural activities, including solid waste management sites, sewage LAND USE MAPS livestock operations, excepting those lands treatment lagoons, or other private/ and uses which meet the provisions contained public utilities and services; herein. Uses that are not agricultural in nature,

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4. Non-agricultural development should District Board. This is not intended to restrict be directed away from prime agricultural excavation for the purposes of drainage land, viable lower class land and livestock ditches, dikes, road construction, building sites operations; and or similar work, or gaining access to aggregate and other quarry minerals. 5. Home occupations will be accommodated, subject to compliance with the standards POLICIES - LIVESTOCK

set forth in the applicable Zoning By-law, GENERAL POLICIES and provided they are compatible with 3.1.17 Livestock operations are not permitted in the the adjacent uses. Rural Centre Policy Areas, Rural Residential Policy Areas, Settlement Centre Policy Areas or EXISTING USES Business Policy Areas. Within the Rural Limited Policy Areas new or expanding livestock 3.1.13 Uses lawfully established prior to the operations shall be allowed to establish adoption of this Development Plan, whether up to a maximum of 200 animal units as a agricultural or non-agricultural, should be conditional use (see Table 1). protected and new uses may be restricted, or RURALPOLICY AREAS may not be approved where they may conflict 3.1.18 Rural General Policy Areas shall be preserved with these established uses. and protected for a full range of agricultural activities and livestock operations with no EROSION maximum size limits subject to meeting Provincial government regulations and 3.1.14 The Municipal Council shall support the municipal zoning provisions. protection of soil from wind and water erosion by encouraging the retention of existing, and 3.1.19 Within Rural General Policy Areas: the development of new, shelterbelts and

other conservation measures. 1. New or expanding operations less than POLICYURBAN AREAS 300 animal units shall be allowed as a WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT permitted use (see Table 1) in the Rural General Policy Area subject to meeting 3.1.15 All on-site wastewater management systems Provincial regulations and municipal proposed in the designated rural areas shall zoning provisions; ensure that the design and construction is suitable for the soil conditions and the lot 2. New or expanding operations of size proposed for the development, shall 300 animal units or greater shall be comply with all requirements under the MR considered as a conditional use in the

83/2003-Onsite Wastewater Management Rural General Policy Area (see Table 1), IMPLEMENTATION Systems Regulation and must be registered shall be referred to the Technical Review with the applicable Provincial authority prior Committee for provincial review and shall to installation. follow procedures in accordance with The Planning Act; and REMOVAL OF TOPSOIL 3. Notwithstanding (1) and (2) above, in 3.1.16 The removal of topsoil, or other organic recognition of existing land use patterns surface material on lands designated for in portions of the Municipality of St. agricultural use shall not be permitted unless François Xavier, the Municipal Council,

approval has been granted by the Planning through the applicable Zoning By-law, LAND USE MAPS

LESS THAN 200 200 - 300 MORE THAN 300 ANIMAL UNITS ANIMAL UNITS ANIMAL UNITS Rural Limited Policy Areas Conditional Use Not Permitted Not Permitted Rural General Policy Areas Permitted Permitted Conditional Use

Table 1: Livestock Animal Unit Thresholds

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 27 may lower the threshold for conditional 2. The livestock operation shall comply with use applications in the Rural General the policies of the Flood Risk Areas, if Policy Areas provided sufficient rationale applicable, as detailed in Section 2.4; exist, such as proximity to residences, sensitive lands and drainage. 3. Management of livestock manure and INTRODUCTION mortalities shall comply with all applicable 3.1.20 The applicable Zoning By-law shall apply Provincial statutes and regulations; and the following to areas coinciding with Rural Limited Policy Areas: 4. Where the livestock operation is within the vicinity of a Provincial highway or other 1. New or expanding livestock operations to designated Crown Lands (i.e. Provincial a maximum of 200 animal units shall be Park/Protected Area), a copy of the allowed as a conditional use (see Table 1) proposal shall be sent to all appropriate/ in the Agricultural Limited Zone subject applicable Provincial government to meeting Provincial regulations and departments for review and comment.

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL municipal zoning provisions. 3.1.23 Where an application for a Conditional Use 3.1.21 Minimum mutual separation distance(s) will approval for a new or expanding livestock be maintained in the Rural Limited Policy operation in the Rural Limited Policy Areas Areas and Rural General Policy Areas between is required, the said application shall be new or expanding livestock operations, accompanied by the following information: including confinement facilities and manure storage facilities, and designated Settlement 1. A detailed description of the proposed Centre Policy Areas, Rural Centre Policy Areas, livestock operation; Rural Residential Policy Areas and Provincial

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 2. The corporate identity and proof of Parks, and those residences not accessory property ownership; to the livestock operation. These mutual separation distances shall be established 3. A legal description of the land on which in the applicable Zoning By-laws and shall the proposed development is to occur, by be fifteen percent (15%) higher than the lot, block, subdivision and registered plan recommended Provincial setback standards numbers; for livestock operations which recognizes the semi-rural nature of the communities that 4. The owner’s (and applicant if different also includes urban centres, water bodies and from owner) name, address, signature

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY rural residential areas. The Municipal Council and interest in the land; may, pursuant to The Planning Act, vary the mutual separation distance(s) as provided for 5. A site plan showing the location of in the applicable Zoning By-law. housing, storage and other facilities relative to the boundaries of the site; 3.1.22 Any new or expanding livestock operation in the Rural Limited Policy Areas and Rural 6. Servicing needs; and General Policy Areas shall be subject to the 7. The appropriate application fee. following development criteria:

IMPLEMENTATION 3.1.24 When considering approval of new or 1. The livestock operation shall not locate expanding livestock operations that require a in areas identified by detailed soil survey Conditional Use permit, the Municipal Council information at a scale of 1:50,000 or better will consider the following: to have an agricultural capability of Class 6, 7, or unimproved organic soils. In an 1. Based on the information provided by the area identified as Class 6, 7 or unimproved Technical Review Committee: organic soils based on reconnaissance scale mapping, the applicant may be a. The type (i.e. cattle, hogs, etc.) and required to submit detailed soil survey for size (i.e. the total number of Animal LAND USE MAPS the site acceptable to the Province at a Units, cumulative across the species) scale of 1:50,000 or better; of the livestock operation and its

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location in relation to neighbouring in the Rural General Policy Area and the Rural land uses; Limited Policy Area may be considered based on the following circumstances, and the b. Water supply (i.e. its source and requirements of the applicable Zoning By- consumption levels); law:

c. The nature of the land base (i.e. soils, 1. A single lot subdivision is proposed for a

crop practice, proximity to surface retiring farmer who wishes to subdivide GENERAL POLICIES water, location within Flood Risk an existing farm residence from the Areas, etc); and agricultural operation and retain it for retirement purposes; d. Provincial guidelines and regulations governing livestock operations. 2. A single lot subdivision is proposed when a bona fide farmstead site contains a farm 2. Reports from appropriate Provincial residence that is rendered surplus due to review agencies; the amalgamation of farm operations for purposes of farm enlargement;

3. Local resident concerns; RURALPOLICY AREAS

4. The potential impacts generated by the 3. A single lot subdivision that is livestock operation on the Provincial contiguous with the existing farmstead highway and municipal road systems; site is proposed for an individual who significantly participates in the agricultural 5. The need for a development agreement operation on an ongoing basis and derives to be entered into between the applicant an income from it; and the Municipality dealing with the affected property and any contiguous 4. Where a farm is incorporated and it

land owned or leased by the owner, on is necessary to establish a separate POLICYURBAN AREAS one or more of the following matters: residential site from the farm holdings for business or mortgaging purposes; a. The timing of construction of any proposed building; 5. A single lot subdivision is proposed for a parcel that is isolated by a creek, drain, b. The control of traffic; road or natural land feature and is of a size and shape that makes cultivation of c. The construction or maintenance - at the land physically impractical; the owner's expense or partly at the owner's expense - of roads, traffic 6. A single lot subdivision is proposed from IMPLEMENTATION control devices, fencing, landscaping, an existing well-defined yard site which shelter belts or site drainage works is a minimum of 5 acres and meets the required to service the livestock following criteria: operation; a. The property is on lands originally d. The payment of a sum of money established using the Dominion Land to the municipality to be used to Survey System and is not a river lot; construct anything mentioned in subclause (3) at the expense of the b. Is contained within a mature applicant; or shelterbelt; LAND USE MAPS

e. Requiring shelterbelts to be c. Has frontage on an existing all- established. season municipal road; d. Does not require a new road access/ POLICIES - SUBDIVISION driveway;

SUBDIVISION FOR RESIDENTIAL USES e. Does not contain any pasture or cultivated land nor results in net loss 3.1.25 The subdivision of land for residential purposes to agriculturally productive land;

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 29 f. Will not result in any additional net 3. The proposed subdivision must be costs to the municipality; and capable of accommodating an on-site wastewater management system and g. Is in compliance with Provincial have an adequate supply of potable regulations for on-site wastewater water; INTRODUCTION management systems. 4. Municipal services such as drainage, 7. A subdivision is proposed as infill within school busing, fire protection shall be the boundaries of the Pigeon Lake available to the subdivision site or can Infill Area as identified on Policy Map 9, be provided without undue cost to the whereas: municipality;

a. The area proposed for subdivision 5. The proposed subdivision must have legal is constrained on three sides by access to a public road. Direct access to a lands (including roadways and well Provincial highway is discouraged. Access

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL established yard sites) that have not should be via an all-weather municipal been farmed for a number of years; road where service improvements and/or extensions are minimized; b. The area proposed for subdivision is of a size and shape that cannot 6. The proposed subdivision location shall easily be farmed because of the comply with the mutual separation constraining lands; distances between livestock operations and dwellings; c. Any new and residual lots created as a result of the proposed subdivision 7. The proposed subdivision of large

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL will be a minimum of 2 acres and will agricultural parcels must leave a residual be a size and shape that is generally parcel that complies with the minimum consistent with other surrounding site area and width established in the rural residential development; and applicable Zoning By-law; and

d. All homes in the Pigeon Lake 8. The proposed subdivision shall not be Infill Area are located within the subject to flooding, erosion or bank designated agricultural areas, and instability as defined in 2.3 and 2.4. as such, agriculture is the prevailing use and the separation distances SUBDIVISION FOR SPECIALIZED AGRICULTURAL USES

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY for individual residences will apply for all existing, expanding or newly 3.1.27 The subdivision of land for specialized constructed livestock operations. agricultural uses in the Rural General Policy Area and the Rural Limited Policy Area 3.1.26 The subdivision of land in the Rural General may be considered based on the following Policy Area and the Rural Limited Policy Area circumstances, and the requirements of the for residential purposes shall be subject to the applicable Zoning By-law: following criteria:

1. Only one subdivision per 80 acre title IMPLEMENTATION 1. A single lot subdivision for specialized may be permitted, not withstanding the agricultural operations such as tree policies contained within 3.1.25; nurseries, apiaries, market gardens and other bona fide agricultural operations 2. The proposed subdivision shall not be may be allowed on parcels of land allowed on cultivated land and should that are less than the minimum area be directed to tree covered areas or be specified in the applicable Zoning By- located within a well-defined and existing law provided the operation has already mature shelterbelt that forms part of a been established, or if it is supported farmstead site, not to generally exceed LAND USE MAPS by a business plan or arrangements 10 acres, and must not be wasteful of acceptable to the Municipal Council and agricultural lands; relevant Provincial departments.

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SUBDIVISION FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL where existing development has already AGRICULTURAL USES occurred. Wherever possible, frontage roads or access roads will be utilized 3.1.28 The subdivision of land for certain commercial to limit direct access to the Provincial or industrial agricultural uses in the Rural highway system; and General Policy Area and the Rural Limited Policy Area may be considered based 4. Areas contemplated for uses listed

on the following circumstances, and the in 3.1.27 and 3.1.28 shall require a re- GENERAL POLICIES requirements of the applicable Zoning By- zoning to an appropriate zone identified law: in the applicable Zoning By-law. These uses shall be listed as either permitted 1. A single lot subdivision is proposed for or conditional uses. Any dwelling an agricultural commercial or industrial constructed on the subject lands shall be use that provides services, machinery, accessory to the specialized agricultural equipment or goods specifically required or commercial and or industrial by agricultural operations. The proposed agricultural use.

agricultural commercial or industrial use RURALPOLICY AREAS may need to be supported by a business SUBDIVISION FOR BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS plan; and 3.1.30 The subdivision of land for the readjustment of 2. A single lot subdivision is proposed for farm boundaries affected by rivers, streams, an agricultural commercial or industrial highways, large drains and other such features use that provides storage or processes may be permitted in both the Rural General products grown or raised by an agricultural Policy Area and the Rural Limited Policy Area, operation. The proposed agricultural if it is deemed necessary to accommodate commercial or industrial use may need to agricultural practices. Consolidation of titles be supported by a business plan. is recommended and will be required when POLICYURBAN AREAS the subdivision is on cultivated land or where 3.1.29 The subdivision of land in the Rural General the parcel is within the minimum separation Policy Area and the Rural Limited Policy Area distance of a livestock operation. for specialized agricultural, commercial and industrial uses shall be subject to the 3.2 RURAL RESIDENTIAL POLICY AREAS following criteria: Rural Residential Policy Areas provide an alternative 1. The location and siting of the proposed to urban living in the Settlement Centre Policy Areas of development will not create land use the Planning District or other urban areas of the Capital conflicts, and where possible, be directed IMPLEMENTATION Region. While it is recognized that demand exists for away from prime agricultural land. rural residential development in the Planning District, Developments shall make provisions sprawling, ill-planned rural residential development for adequate buffering or screening serviced by onsite wastewater management systems to mitigate against potential noise, may not be sustainable over the long-term without a dust or visual conflicts with adjacent transition strategy that provides for the incorporation uses. The applicable Zoning By-law will of municipal wastewater services. Policies promoting specify which uses will be considered as compact, clustered rural residential development permitted, conditional, or prohibited; are effective in addressing the issues associated with

2. The location and siting of the proposed rural residential sustainability, while continuing to LAND USE MAPS development will be adjacent to existing provide a choice and variety of housing options within developments of a similar nature and the Planning District. When new Rural Residential preferably be located in clusters rather Policy Area designations occur, rural residential than strips; development should be addressed in a sustainable manner. 3. The location and siting of the proposed development will be restricted to the Within the Capital Region, the Province discourages same side of a Provincial highway facility planning authorities from identifying new Rural

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 31 Residential designations if there is an existing supply 2. Limited recreation and open space uses of undeveloped designations in the area. As an such as parks, playgrounds and nature alternative, the Province encourages municipalities trails; and planning districts to consider rebalancing the supply of designated lands if certain lands are 3. General agricultural uses such as farming, INTRODUCTION deemed better suited for such development. pasturage, agriculture, apiculture, floriculture, horticulture, and non- OBJECTIVES commercial farms legally operating as of the date of the adoption of this 3.2.1 To ensure rural residential development does Development Plan; not infringe upon prime agricultural lands, 4. Agri-commercial, agri-industrial uses and interfere with agricultural operations or limit highway commercial operations legally the expansion of settlement centres. operating as of the date of the adoption 3.2.2 To ensure rural residential development of this Development Plan; and GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL occurs in a well-planned manner to allow for 5. Home occupations which comply with the potential future intensification and efficient applicable Zoning By-law, are compatible provision of urban services. with the adjacent rural residential uses 3.2.3 To intensify rural residential development and maintain residential character of the at locations where it currently exists in the property. Planning District. INFILL DEVELOPMENT 3.2.4 To utilize a “no net new” approach to rural residential development in which 3.2.8 Infill to areas designated Rural Residential RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL currently designated lands which may have Policy Areas will be encouraged before development constraints are traded for lands expanding or re-designating more lands for which can be feasibly developed. rural residential development.

3.2.5 Utilize the Pigeon Lake Infill Area as a tool RURAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT for limited infill opportunities in the existing residential node which lies within a non- 3.2.9 The following policies apply to rural residential designated area. development on lands designated Rural Residential Policy Areas: POLICIES URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY 1. Rural residential development shall In addition to the general policies described in provide a parcel size (minimum 2 acres Part Two, the following policies shall guide rural for Unserviced sites) that will preserve the residential development in the Planning District: rural character while accommodating an onsite wastewater management system RURAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION according to appropriate Provincial regulations; 3.2.6 Rural residential development shall only 2. Rural residential development shall be be allowed in areas designated as Rural IMPLEMENTATION planned in a manner that will not produce Residential Policy Areas, as shown in their unacceptable social or economic costs. entirety on Policy Maps 1 and 2 of this The approving authority, Planning District Development Plan. and Municipal Councils will consider the LAND USE impact of such development on the provision of public services including 3.2.7 The following land uses shall be accommodated schools, school bussing, hydro, telephone, in the Rural Residential Policy Areas: highways, police and fire protection, health care and recreational facilities,

LAND USE MAPS 1. Rural residential opportunities such as snow removal and refuse collection. single-family dwellings and cottage dwellings; 3. Rural residential development shall

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protect natural features such as creeks, Development Plan and Provincial approval. tributaries, riparian areas, and retain or It will be the responsibility of the applicant to enhance exiting tree cover; demonstrate that:

4. Rural residential development shall be 1. The supply of rural residential lots in the directed away from prime agricultural Planning District is no longer adequate to land and existing or approved livestock accommodate identified and justifiable

operations; demand over a five year time frame; GENERAL POLICIES

5. Rural residential development shall 2. Existing lands designated for rural provide adequate surface drainage, residential development, but that has not septic system or other approved method been developed as such, have been un- of effluent disposal and a potable designated for rural residential use; water source pursuant to all Provincial standards; and 3. The proposed re-designation is compatible with adjacent land uses and 6. Rural residential developments of 4 natural areas; or more lots require a concept plan. RURALPOLICY AREAS Concept plans can describe phasing, cost 4. The proposed new rural residential of extending services, transportation development is contiguous with existing impacts, school, and recreation designated rural residential areas as opportunities. The applicant may also be identified in their entirety on Policy Maps required to undertake additional studies, 1 and 2; such as Access Management Plans, by 5. The proposed rural residential development qualified professionals to demonstrate is not located on cultivated agricultural the land is suitable for the purpose for land, is adequately separated from which the development is intended, as POLICYURBAN AREAS existing livestock operations and located determined by the Planning District Board to minimize land use impacts with or Municipal Council, or the appropriate agricultural activities on adjacent parcels; Provincial authority. 6. The proposed rural residential development FUTURE MUNICIPAL SERVICES can be adequately flood proofed and serviced to a rural residential standard 3.2.10 As a component of future servicing, buildings without creating environmental or in the Rural Residential Policy Areas should servicing concerns; be sited on lots to enable the efficient re- subdivision of land to a higher density and to 7. The proposed rural residential development IMPLEMENTATION ensure the economic provision of municipal is not located on the fringe of Settlement services at a future date. Centre Policy Areas and shall not impede the logical expansion of the settlement 3.2.11 The District Board or Municipal Council shall centres of the Planning District; have the power to enforce building siting, when necessary, via the use of development 8. The proposed rural residential development agreements. must be capable of accommodating on- site wastewater management systems RE-DESIGNATION OF LANDS TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL as determined by appropriate Provincial

POLICY AREAS LAND USE MAPS regulations, have an adequate supply of potable water and have frontage and 3.2.12 The re-designation of land to Rural Residential access to an existing municipal road or Policy Areas will not be permitted within the internal road; and Rural General Policy Area. 9. The proposed rural residential development 3.2.13 Under certain circumstances the re- shall comply with the minimum mutual designation of land to Rural Residential separation distances between new or Policy Areas may be permitted in the Rural expanding livestock operations, including Limited Policy Area subject to amending the

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 33 barns and manure storage facilities, and school services warrant the implementation of a those residences not accessory to the sustainable approach to development in this area. operation, pursuant to the applicable Zoning By-law. Said mutual separation Municipal wastewater systems, unlike private requirements shall meet the minimum septic or holding tank systems, are able to meet INTRODUCTION recommended Provincial setback environmental stewardship objectives, protect standards for livestock operations. The surface water quality in our rivers, and are the White Horse Plains Planning District may, most financially sustainable municipal approach pursuant to The Planning Act, vary the to accommodating rural residential demand in the mutual separation distance(s) as provided Capital Region. While the Rural Centre Policy Area at for in the applicable Zoning By-law. Lido Plage is not currently serviced with municipal wastewater, studies to provide these services were 10. The siting and design of the proposed underway at the time of writing. Without the provision development meets the standards of services and plans to address traffic issues at PTH 1 contained in the applicable Zoning By- and PR 424, it is acknowledged that the Rural Centre GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL law and all other relevant regulations. Policy Area at Lido Plage may only experience limited infill development until a Secondary Plan is prepared. SUBDIVISION The Secondary Plan will guide the development 3.2.14 The subdivision of lands designated Rural of the Lido Plage area by integrating land use Residential Policy Area may be considered with transportation and municipal infrastructure provided the new lots conform to the policies improvements. This will be accomplished in a manner above, and the requirements of the applicable consistent with the Planning District’s commitment Zoning By-law. to sustainable development. The Secondary Plan RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 3.3 RURAL CENTRE POLICY AREAS should also make provisions for the future expansion of the Rural Centre Policy Area at Lido Plage by re- designating lands to make efficient use of municipal Rural Centre Policy Areas provide opportunities for wastewater infrastructure if and when it is extended people to live in a rural setting in close proximity to to the area. urban centres and amenities. Unlike Rural Residential Policy Areas, Rural Centres are intended to be OBJECTIVES developed with municipal services including water and wastewater sewer. There are two designated 3.3.1 To provide a range of residential living Rural Centre Policy Areas in the Planning District environments within the Planning District by URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY as shown on Policy Maps 1, 2, 4 and 8. The first is directing serviced estate and rural residential located at Springstein, and the second encompasses development to specific nodes within the the Lido Plage area. The Rural Centre Policy Area at Planning District, while maintaining a rural Springstein is already serviced by Municipal water character. and wastewater services. Rural Centre Policy Areas are intended to be predominantly residential in 3.3.2 To promote compact development by character, however opportunities may exist for some focusing serviced development in select commercial and institutional uses to serve the needs locations characterized by similar uses. of local residents.

IMPLEMENTATION 3.3.3 To provide opportunities for limited local- The Rural Centre Policy Area at Lido Plage holds strong scale commercial and institutional services. potential for growth in the Municipality of Cartier due to its attractive natural setting and proximity to the 3.3.4 To provide areas for residential development City of Winnipeg. Existing development in this area that are connected to the local and regional occurred without municipal wastewater services, transportation network and in areas where but the area has reached its limit to support this flooding risks are not present or have been style of development. Environmental issues, such minimized. as pollution from failing septic fields, the impact of

LAND USE MAPS 3.3.5 To minimize the negative impacts of ex-urban large lot development on adjacent agricultural lands, development impacts on agricultural uses, and ensuring the efficient provision of municipal and natural resources and food production by

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promoting efficient use of land and providing The following policies apply to the designated Rural a full range of water and wastewater services. Centre Policy Area at Lido Plage:

POLICIES 3.3.13 Prior to development occurring, a Secondary Plan must be prepared for the entire Rural The following policies apply to all designated Rural Centre Policy Area. The plan must include: Centre Policy Areas:

1. The site’s major physical features GENERAL POLICIES 3.3.6 Infill of existing residential lots shall be and relationship between proposed encouraged and should take priority over development and existing and future expansion into undeveloped areas of the development; designated Rural Centre Policy Areas. 2. A framework to guide the provision 3.3.7 Municipal wastewater lagoons or treatment of municipal services for existing plants shall have sufficient capacity to development within the plan area and accommodate the proposed development. future development adjacent to the plan area; 3.3.8 Limited commercial or institutional RURALPOLICY AREAS development may be permitted within Rural 3. A public consultation process to engage Centre Policy Areas with the intent of serving local community stakeholders and define the local population of these areas. Any such a vision for the secondary planning area; development must meet the standards of the applicable Zoning By-Law. 4. Plans illustrating the location and phasing of municipal services, including 3.3.9 The Flood Risk Areas policies in Section 2.4 the organization and layout of streets, take precedent, where applicable. residential, park and recreation uses,

and demonstrate how serviced rural POLICYURBAN AREAS 3.3.10 The Municipal Council or Planning District Board residential uses will be integrated with may implement, via development agreement, surrounding land uses, transportation measures to allow for efficient and economical infrastructure and land drainage systems; provision of water or wastewater services, such as siting houses on a lot in a manner which 5. Policy direction for refining municipal allows for future subdivision. zoning by-laws and development agreement parameters in support of plan 3.3.11 The Municipal Council or Planning District implementation; and Board may allow for holding tanks to be used on lots less than 2 acres in area within 6. A proposed development cost-sharing IMPLEMENTATION Rural Centre Policy Areas. This is intended as structure to provide equity among land a temporary measure for lands scheduled owners. to receive future provision of wastewater services. Holding tanks must be located 3.3.14 The Secondary Planning Process should be to enable future connection to municipal used as a tool to study the expansion of the services. Properties utilizing holding tanks Rural Centre Policy Area at Lido Plage through must connect to municipal services once the re-designation of land to accommodate available within a reasonable timeframe. future developments that would utilize municipal water and wastewater services, The following policies apply to the designated Rural when they are available. LAND USE MAPS Centre Policy Areas at Springstein: 3.3.15 Development in the designated Rural Centre 3.3.12 Multi-lot subdivisions proposed within the Policy Area at Lido Plage will be contingent Rural Centre Policy Area at Springstein require on the preparation of the following, at the the applicant to prepare a concept plan discretion of the Municipal Council or the illustrating lot configuration, street layouts, District Board and the applicable Provincial active transportation connections, open Authority: spaces or other features, at the discretion of the Municipal Council.

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 35 1. A servicing study to determine available holding tanks must connect to municipal water and wastewater services; services once available.

2. A traffic impact study for the Secondary 3.4 BUSINESS POLICY AREAS Planning area; and INTRODUCTION Business Policy Areas provide employment 3. A functional design plan that considers and opportunities for economic development the need for access locations and within the rural areas of the Planning District. intersection improvements along PTH This section outlines policies that accommodate 1 and PR 424, and approved by the general commercial and industrial as well as agri- appropriate Provincial authority. commercial/industrial, highway commercial and 3.3.16 The applicant may be required to fund the related land uses in appropriate rural settings. Secondary Plan or necessary servicing or engineering studies. In cases with multiple OBJECTIVES

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL ownership, the Planning District may establish an area charge, or similar levy, to allow for re- 3.4.1 To provide future rural employment imbursement of any fees paid upfront by the opportunities in the Planning District. applicant(s). 3.4.2 To prevent incompatible land uses from 3.3.17 Notwithstanding Policies 3.3.11 to 3.3.13 above, intermixing. limited infill development within the Lido 3.4.3 To ensure that proposed developments could Plage Rural Centre Policy Area may occur, be serviced to an appropriate rural standard subject to the following provisions: and in a cost-effective manner with respect to road access, water supply and wastewater RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 1. Extensions of the Rural Centre Policy Area through re-designation of land will not disposal. be permitted until a Secondary Plan is in 3.4.4 To ensure proposed developments do place; not negatively impact the environment or 2. Infill subdivisions to a maximum of four adjacent uses. (4) lots will be accommodated, without POLICIES having to undertake a Secondary Plan;

3. For multi-lot subdivisions up to four (4) 3.4.5 The following land uses shall be accommodated in the : URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY lots the Municipal Council may require Business Policy Areas a concept plan be prepared, at their 1. Highway commercial developments that discretion; provide services to the travelling public 4. Subdivision of higher density residential such as service stations, restaurants and may be considered to enable improved cafes as well as hotels and motels; future provision of municipal services 2. Agri-commercial or agri-industrial uses such as piped water and sewer; such as farm equipment and machinery 5. Minimum lot sizes shall be established in repair shops, feed and fertilizer supply IMPLEMENTATION the applicable Zoning By-law to permit operations, commercial seed cleaning effective on-site disposal of sewage plants, agricultural implement sales and to minimize the risk of groundwater and service establishments and aerial pollution. Where lot sizes and soil spraying companies; conditions can not support the effective 3. General industrial uses, such as general operation of a septic field, holding tanks contractor services, warehouse sales as shall be used; and well as equipment or implement sales 6. If holding tanks are used, they must be or rentals that accommodate a mix of LAND USE MAPS located to enable future connection to manufacturing, assembly, distribution municipal services. Properties utilizing and services with outdoor operational storage characteristics; and

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4. Existing land uses as of the date of the 8. The storage, treatment and discharge of adoption of this Development Plan. all effluent and emissions and disposal of all waste meeting the approval of 3.4.6 Business and commercial uses should locate Manitoba Conservation and the Municipal within the Settlement Centre Policy Areas. Council; and However, such uses may locate outside the boundaries of the Settlement Centre Policy 9. Where the development is proposed

Areas in Business Poilcy Areas in cases where: in the vicinity of a Provincial highway, a GENERAL POLICIES copy of the proposal shall be circulated 1. They will not conflict with agriculture or to the appropriate Provincial government the Provincial highway system; and department for review and comment.

2. They cannot locate within the Settlement 3.4.8 For multi-lot developments within the Centre Policy Areas due to: Business Policy Areas the applicant shall provide a concept plan demonstrating the a. Their requirement for larger parcels general layout of the lotting and circulation of land; within the proposed development and how RURALPOLICY AREAS b. Incompatibility with residential uses; it will interact with adjacent developments or and the Provincial or Municipal transportation network. c. A need to provide essential services to highway users.

3.4.7 The Municipal Council shall use the following criteria when considering proposed developments: URBAN POLICYURBAN AREAS 1. The compatibility with surrounding development in terms of land use function, operational emissions and scale of development;

2. The relationship to Municipal land, rights- of-way or easement regulations;

3. The effect on stability, retention and rehabilitation of desirable existing uses, IMPLEMENTATION buildings, or both in the area;

4. The use is located wherever possible on lower class land;

5. The site meets the requirement of the applicable Zoning By-law and has adequate acreage to meet the needs of the use intended, but is not wasteful of agricultural land; LAND USE MAPS 6. Direct access to the Provincial highway system will be discouraged, whereby access to the Provincial highway system should be via the Municipal road system;

7. Water, drainage, sanitary disposal, hydro, telephone and road access can be economically provided;

PART THREE RURAL POLICY AREAS 37 38 WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Part Four Urban Policy Areas

Part Four contains policies that govern urban land uses within the Planning District, including residential, institutional, commercial and other land uses suitable for fully-serviced communities with a more urban character. The Urban Policy Areas within the White Horse Plains Planning District are:

• Settlement Centre Policy Areas • Settlement Centre Hold Policy Areas • PTH #1 Bypass Secondary Planning Area

PART FOUR URBAN POLICY AREAS 39 4.1 SETTLEMENT CENTRE POLICY AREAS 1. An appropriate mix of residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, The Settlement Centre Policy Areas of St. parks, recreation and opens space uses, in François Xavier, Elie, and St. Eustache represent quantities reasonably related to demand, shall be encouraged;

INTRODUCTION a concentration of population and services within the Planning District. These settlement centres are intended to support a variety of urban land uses 2. Development shall respect and protect including residential, institutional, commercial and known heritage resources; limited industrial. They can accommodate a greater 3. Where new development is proposed, variety of housing types, public services, recreation infrastructure such as roadways or piped amenities, and municipal infrastructure when services, will be installed to municipal compared to the agricultural areas, rural residential standards. The development may be areas and rural centres. Compact development and required to contribute towards the a diversity of uses will be encouraged within the cost of new or existing infrastructure

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL settlement centres to maximize existing investment, requirements; and to create thriving, self-sufficient growth areas that are integral to the Planning District’s future 4. Lot sizes and densities shall be governed and distinctive local character. The following by the limitations of existing sewer and objectives and policies will guide development in the water services within each Settlement Settlement Centre Policy Areas of the White Horse Centre, and subject to compliance with Plains Planning District. the standards set forth in the applicable Zoning By-law. Where piped services OBJECTIVES are available, lot sizes should be smaller to provide for a higher density of RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 4.1.1 To promote compact growth and development, and thus more efficient development in the Settlement Centre Policy operation of piped services. New lots Areas and recognize their importance within shall connect to municipal services where the region. available; and

4.1.2 To further develop the Settlement Centre 5. Where municipal wastewater services are Policy Areas as full-service, self-sufficient, not available: complete communities within the Planning District. a. Lot sizes should be of adequate size for accommodating on-site sewage URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY 4.1.3 To ensure that a sufficient supply of disposal systems as determined by residential, commercial and industrial land is appropriate Provincial regulations; available to meet present and future needs in and each settlement centre. b. Dwellings should be sited on the 4.1.4 To ensure development occurs in a manner lot to allow for future infilling if that is compatible and harmonious with municipal services are extended to adjacent land uses. the development area.

IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES - GENERAL POLICIES - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

In addition to the General Policies described in Part The following policies shall be used to guide the Two, the following policies shall guide development development of residential uses in the Settlement in the Settlement Centre Policy Areas within the Centre Policy Areas, subject to the use and site Planning District: requirements provided in the applicable Zoning By- law: 4.1.5 All development within the Settlement Centre Policy Areas will be subject to any 4.1.6 Residential development shall be compact,

LAND USE MAPS existing Secondary Plans, the use and site contiguous and facilitate the efficient requirements provided in the applicable provision of municipal services. Zoning By-law, and the following policies:

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4.1.7 A variety of housing types including multi- shall be required to undertake a concept plan family, seniors or special purpose housing will illustrating lot configuration and street layouts. be encouraged subject to compliance with the standards set forth in the applicable Zoning 4.1.16 Site area requirements for institutional uses By-law, and in a manner that is compatible shall be established in the applicable Zoning with adjacent uses. By-law.

4.1.8 Multiple lot residential subdivisions shall 4.1.17 Institutional uses which are more appropriately GENERAL POLICIES require the developer to prepare a concept located in residential areas should give due plan illustrating lot configuration, street consideration to minimizing any adverse layouts and active transportation connections. impact on the surrounding residential environment. 4.1.9 Infill development shall be encouraged on vacant lands. 4.1.18 The design of institutional buildings should be in keeping with the character of the area. 4.1.10 Home occupations will be accommodated, subject to compliance with the standards POLICIES - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL set forth in the applicable Zoning By-law, DEVELOPMENT RURALPOLICY AREAS provided they are compatible with the adjacent uses and the residential character of The following policies shall be used to guide the the property is maintained. development of future commercial and industrial uses in the Settlement Centre Policy Areas, subject 4.1.11 Mixed use residential development will be to the use and site requirements provided in the accommodated, subject to compliance with applicable Zoning By-law. the standards set forth in the applicable Zoning By-law, and provided that they are 4.1.19 Commercial and industrial uses will be

developed in a manner considered compatible encouraged to locate within the Settlement POLICYURBAN AREAS with adjacent uses. Centre Policy Areas in order to support and strengthen the viability of the Planning District 4.1.12 Secondary suites shall be encouraged as a way and its communities. of increasing residential density, affordable housing, and extending family living options. 4.1.20 New commercial and industrial developments shall be encouraged to locate on existing lots 4.1.13 Mobile home parks may be accommodated of record. Where such development is not in areas as designated through the applicable feasible on existing lots, new commercial Zoning By-law and should be connected to and industrial lots can establish through the a full range of municipal services, including subdivision process. IMPLEMENTATION water and wastewater sewers. 4.1.21 Commercial and industrial uses which have POLICIES - INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT the potential to generate activities that pose safety, health or nuisance hazards, may require The following policies shall be used to guide the large tracts of land or require reduced levels development of institutional uses in the Settlement of service shall generally be encouraged to Centre Policy Areas, subject to the use and site locate in the Business Policy Areas. requirements provided in the applicable Zoning By- law: 4.1.22 Commercial and industrial development shall occur in such a manner as to minimize LAND USE MAPS 4.1.14 Social or cultural institutions serving the conflicts with adjacent land uses. Where entire Planning District shall be encouraged commercial and industrial uses are adjacent to locate in a central location within the to residential developments, adequate settlement centres that is easily accessible buffering and screening will be required as to the entire community and minimize any stipulated in the applicable Zoning By-law. negative impacts on residential areas. 4.1.23 To prevent potential land use conflicts, 4.1.15 Major institutional facilities requiring large industrial uses will be listed as a conditional tracts of land or major service extensions use in the applicable Zoning By-law.

PART FOUR URBAN POLICY AREAS 41 4.1.24 Specialized small scale operations such as 4.2.2 To prevent premature development and market gardens shall be permitted within servicing of lands. Settlement Centre Policy Areas. 4.2.3 To ensure development occurs in a 4.1.25 Multi-lot subdivisions and large scale sustainable, well-planned fashion. INTRODUCTION commercial or industrial developments shall be required to prepare a concept plan. POLICIES

POLICIES - PARKS AND GREEN SPACE The following policies apply to lands illustrated as Settlement Centre Hold Policy Areas on Policy Map 4: 4.1.26 Appropriately located parks and green space shall be encouraged in the Settlement Centre 4.2.4 The Zoning By-laws may establish urban Policy Areas. reserve zones to control development in the Settlement Centre Hold Policy Area. This zone POLICIES - ACTIVE PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES may permit limited development on existing

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL lots serviced with on-site sewage disposal 4.1.27 Active transportation will be encourage in systems and wells, where appropriate the Settlement Centre Policy Areas through and where said development would not the provision of conveniently located and interfere with future orderly expansion of the connected sidewalks, trails and pathways. Settlement Centre, subject to restrictions as All new development shall be encouraged may be deemed necessary. to make provision for active transportation options. 4.2.5 Where application is made to re-designate a Settlement Centre Hold Policy Area to a POLICIES - LIVESTOCK Settlement Centre Policy Area, the following RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL policies may apply: 4.1.28 Livestock operations shall not be permitted in the Settlement Centre Policy Areas. 1. The proponent shall provide a supply and demand study, in the form acceptable to POLICIES - SUBDIVISION the Province, to provide proof of demand to justify the creation of further supply. 4.1.29 The subdivision of lands designated Settlement Centre Policy Areas may be considered 2. The proponent shall provide concept provided the new lots conform to the policies plans to show: above, and the requirements of the applicable URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY Zoning By-law. a. The site’s major physical features and relationship or balance between 4.2 SETTLEMENT CENTRE HOLD POLICY development and open spaces, AREAS farmland, forest or other natural resources; The Settlement Centre Hold Policy Areas are intended b. The proposed subdivision design to direct the incremental growth of the Settlement including: lot sizes, roads, surface Centre(s) in a manner that supports the Planning drainage, sewer and water lines, District’s commitment to sustainable growth. The

IMPLEMENTATION open spaces and the like; primary intent is to ensure that sufficient lands are retained to provide adequate supplies of serviceable c. The proposed phasing of land for expansion of these centres beyond the time development and coordination horizon of the Development Plan. with existing development so as to ensure efficient and economical OBJECTIVES extension of municipal infrastructure and servicing, and prevent disjointed 4.2.1 To ensure development lands are available development patterns; and in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the LAND USE MAPS Planning District. d. Other matters as may be deemed necessary by the Board or Council.

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4.2.6 The applicant may be required to enter into in order to meet the anticipated increase in a development agreement or cost-sharing commercial and residential demand after agreement at the discretion of the Municipal the completion of the Headingley Bypass and Council. PTH 1/PTH 26 interchange.

4.3 PTH #1 BYPASS SECONDARY 4.3.5 To protect the integrity of the transportation PLANNING AREA investments made for highway upgrades and

the future Headingley Bypass and PTH 1/PTH GENERAL POLICIES The construction of the Headingley Bypass and 26 interchange. reconstruction of the PTH 1/PTH 26 interchange POLICIES will have a profound impact on the configuration of the Provincial Highway network in the vicinity of The following policies shall guide development with the St. François Xavier Settlement Centre and Lido respect to the PTH #1 Bypass Secondary Planning Area Plage areas. Not only will there be physical changes within the Planning District: to the transportation network, it is also anticipated that these investments in highway infrastructure 4.3.6 Fully-serviced land uses will be will increase development pressure in the Planning RURALPOLICY AREAS accommodated within the PTH #1 Bypass District in two key ways: Secondary Planning Area.

• Shortened travel time to the north end of 4.3.7 Specific land uses will be determined via a Winnipeg, especially the CentrePort area, may planning process according to market demand increase the appeal of the St. François Xavier and the final proximity of the Plan Area to the Settlement Centre and Lido Plage for workers St. François Xavier Settlement Centre. commuting to Winnipeg. 4.3.8 Development within the PTH #1 Bypass • A shift in highway traffic from the existing PTH Secondary Planning Area may not proceed POLICYURBAN AREAS 1 alignment through Headingley to the Bypass without the following conditions being met: may increase demand for highway commercial services, especially for trucking. 1. Confirmation of final locations of all Provincial highway alignments and The PTH #1 Bypass Secondary Planning Area interchange infrastructure; (identified on Maps 1, 2, 4 and 8) is intended to allow for future urban development of areas affected 2. A completed Secondary Plan for the by the future PTH 1/PTH 26/Bypass interchange entire area; when the final alignment is constructed and urban services are in place. 3. Development Plan amendment to re- designate subject lands to a suitable land IMPLEMENTATION OBJECTIVES use policy area designation; and 4. Extension of municipal water and 4.3.1 To facilitate a collaborative planning process wastewater services. between the Municipal Council, Planning District, and relevant Provincial authorities 4.3.9 Prior to development occurring in the concerning the design, location and alignment designated PTH #1 Bypass Secondary Planning of the Bypass and interchange, as well as Area, a Secondary Plan must be prepared as impacts on new and existing land uses. noted in Policy 4.3.8(2) above. The Secondary

Plan must include: LAND USE MAPS 4.3.2 To allow for wellplanned, orderly development in the vicinity of the future Headingley Bypass 1. The site’s major physical features and PTH 1/PTH 26 interchange. and relationship between proposed development and existing and future 4.3.3 To accommodate a variety of land uses in a development in adjacent Settlement strategic location with strong transportation Centre areas; connections. 2. Servicing study to determine available 4.3.4 To provide fully serviced urban development water and wastewater services;

PART FOUR URBAN POLICY AREAS 43 3. Traffic impact study for Plan Area;

4. The proposed development layout including: road network, active transportation linkages, surface drainage, INTRODUCTION sewer and water lines and public open spaces;

5. Policies to ensure development is compatible with nearby existing areas and provides buffering between new and existing uses;

6. Proposed development cost-sharing structure for equity among land owners;

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL and

7. The proposed phasing of development and coordination with existing development to ensure efficient and economical extension of services. RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION LAND USE MAPS

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PART FOUR URBAN POLICY AREAS 45 46 WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Part Five Implementation

Part Five provides an overview of the planning tools used to implement this Development Plan and achieve its goals and objectives.

PART FIVE IMPLEMENTATION 47 5.1 ADOPTION, REVIEW AND 5.3.2 Subdivision, design, road patterns, building AMENDMENT standards, site servicing or other land use and development matters; or Adoption of this Development Plan by the Planning 5.3.3 Heritage resources, sensitive lands, and other

INTRODUCTION District and the Minister of Manitoba Municipal Government will give this Development Plan the social factors such as economic development. force of law. Once adopted, no development or land use may be carried out within the area affected by 5.4 SUBDIVISION APPROVAL the Development Plan that is inconsistent with the policies set forth herein. Proposals involving the subdivision of land for individual or multiple lot development will be subject The Development Plan should be reviewed to a review by the Provincial approving authority, the periodically and revised if necessary to anticipate and Municipal Council, and certain Provincial government respond to changing conditions within the Planning departments and agencies. This process provides an opportunity for development proposals to be

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL District. The Development Plan may be amended at any time when considered appropriate or necessary evaluated in accordance with the provisions of this by the Planning District Board. The Planning Act Development Plan. A subdivision proposal cannot provides that a Municipality can set out a date by proceed without the approval of the Municipal which the Planning District Board must complete Council and the Provincial approving authority. a review of the Development Plan. It is the intent Council and or the Provincial approving authority of the Planning District to carry out a review of the may attach conditions to a subdivision approval in Development Plan no later than five (5) years after accordance with The Planning Act. the effective date of the previous review. 5.5 CONDITIONAL USE APPROVALS

RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL 5.2 ZONING BY-LAW Within a Zoning By-law, there will be provisions for The goals, objectives and policies contained herein the approval of various types of development as are generally implemented through the zoning a Conditional Use in each Zoning District. This will by-laws of the member municipalities. Following provide the Municipal Council with the authority to adoption of this Development Plan, the member review specific development proposals, to receive municipalities of the Planning District are required public input from nearby landowners, and to make to enact zoning by-laws which will set out specific decisions either approving or denying the proposals. regulations for land use and development. The In addition, this process provides the Municipal Council with the opportunity to establish conditions

URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY respective zoning by-laws designate zoning districts for certain types of uses. Permitted and conditional of approval, which could include requiring the uses and development standards are prescribed applicant to enter into a development agreement for each zone. Zoning by-laws must generally with the Municipal Council. In utilizing the Conditional conform to a Development Plan adopted for the Use process, the Municipal Council will have an Planning District. The objectives and policies in opportunity to influence the location of certain types this Development Plan provide guidance to the of development, as well as to implement measures Municipal Councils when preparing or amending to ensure that the development occurs in a manner their respective zoning by-laws. that is acceptable to the community. IMPLEMENTATION 5.3 SECONDARY PLANS 5.6 VARIATION ORDERS

The Planning District Board or Municipal Council The Planning Act enables the Municipal Councils to may adopt, by by-law, a Secondary Plan to provide issue Variation Orders for the purpose of varying or more guidance on development related issues. altering the application of the Zoning By-law. The A Secondary Plan can address objectives and Municipal Council may attach conditions of approval issues in any part of the Planning District or either to a Variation Order, which could include requiring the member municipality, without limitation, on matters applicant to enter into a development agreement with the Municipal Council in order to maintain the LAND USE MAPS regarding: intent and purpose of the Development Plan or 5.3.1 Any part of this Development Plan; Zoning By-law. The Municipal Council may authorize

48 WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION its Development Officer to grant or refuse a minor have to meet in order to protect the safety and Variation Order as set out in The Planning Act. health of the public.

5.7 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS 5.12 SPECIAL STUDIES, SECONDARY PLANS & CONCEPT PLANS Approval of subdivisions and zoning amendments can be conditional upon entry into a development Applicants may be required to undertake and submit agreement that protects the interests of both the special studies, secondary plans or concept plans as GENERAL POLICIES applicant and the Municipality. A development part of the approval process for certain development agreement on a subdivision deals with the proposals. Engineering or other professional studies responsibilities of the applicant and the Municipality may be required for development proposed for lands in providing services to the land in question. A affected by natural hazards, endangered species, development agreement on a zoning amendment potential for groundwater or surface water pollution, may deal with such issues as the use of the land, the and general risk to health, the environment and siting of buildings, the installation of services and the property. Such plans may be required to include: provision of open space. drinking water management plans, wastewater

management plans, infrastructure capacity RURALPOLICY AREAS 5.8 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS assessments, geotechnical analysis, environmental assessment and impact analysis, soil suitability New development generally requires a development analysis, drainage plans, transportation assessments permit issued by the member Municipality. Before and impact analysis. Detailed concept or secondary a permit is issued, proposals will be reviewed to plans may also be required to direct the location, determine conformance with this Development nature and timing of development in a manner that Plan and municipal Zoning By-laws. is consistent with the intent of this Development Plan. In addition to the previously mentioned special

5.9 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER studies, Concept Plans can provide information with POLICYURBAN AREAS regard to the following: The Development Officer or designated employee may be authorized to issue development permits, 5.12.1 Schematic layout of future roadways, with zoning memoranda, non-conforming certificates provisions for integration in a safe and efficient and other similar documents and allow minor manner with other existing and anticipated variations to the requirements of a Zoning By-law. roadways in the area, and in conformance with accepted engineering standards. 5.10 ACQUISITION & DISPOSAL OF LAND 5.12.2 Schematic arrangement of building lots, with

The Municipality may acquire an interest in land lot sizes that are appropriate for the nature of IMPLEMENTATION or sell, lease or otherwise dispose of land for the the anticipated development. purpose of implementing this Development Plan. 5.12.3 Conceptual layout of buildings and landscaping.

5.11 ADOPTION OF OTHER BY-LAWS 5.12.4 Location and size of proposed buffers, parks and open spaces. Land development and land use proposals for individual building projects are also subject to the 5.12.5 Sufficiently detailed contour information to provisions of other municipal by-laws, such as evaluate slope and drainage conditions. building by-laws, lot grading by-laws, building safety and property standards bylaws, licensing by-laws, 5.12.6 Schematic design of the various utility LAND USE MAPS and the Manitoba Building Code. These by-laws and and service systems anticipated within the regulations not only complement the applicable development area, such as hydro, natural gas, Zoning By-law, but set out the terms, conditions telecommunication, storm drainage, water and procedures upon which building permits supply and wastewater systems. may be issued. Through the building by-laws and 5.12.7 Where appropriate, an assessment of the regulations, the Municipal Council can establish the impact of the proposed development on the minimum standards of construction, maintenance environment. and occupancy which new and renovated buildings

PART FIVE IMPLEMENTATION 49 5.13 PUBLIC WORKS

The capital works program and public improvements of the municipality should conform to the policies

INTRODUCTION set out in this Development Plan. This is an important implementation tool since a Municipality may influence the rate and direction of growth through the provision of municipal services to land.

5.14 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

The Municipal Councils, the Planning District Board, other levels of government, school boards, health authorities, and all other agencies with a stake

GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL in development in the Planning District, should consult the Development Plan when revising capital expenditure programs to be consistent with this Development Plan.

5.15 STRATEGIC PLANS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

As outlined in The Municipal Act, municipalities may adopt a strategic plan for economic development. RURAL POLICY AREAS POLICY RURAL Strategic plans should be consistent with this Development Plan. Communities should also take into account and build upon existing or proposed community vision statements and action plans, prepared as part of the community round table process, to ensure consistent objectives, policies and programs.

5.16 MUNICIPAL COOPERATION URBAN POLICY AREAS URBAN POLICY Implementation of the Development Plan may benefit from or require cooperation between one or more municipalities. Sections 259, 260 and 261 of The Municipal Act provide for tax sharing agreements, service sharing agreements and cost sharing agreements between municipalities. IMPLEMENTATION LAND USE MAPS

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PART FIVE IMPLEMENTATION 51 52 WHITE HORSE PLAINS PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Part Six Land Use Maps

The Land Use Policy Maps attached to this Development Plan are intended to provide the outlines of approximate boundaries of land use designations and/or locations thereof. There may be instances where exact boundaries will be determined by land ownership, for example. In these cases, precise boundaries or locations will be established in the applicable Zoning By-law.

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