CONNECTION Tax Rate Bylaw to Return CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS to April 28th Council Meeting Mountain View County Council will consider the third and final reading BEING ACCEPTED of the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw at the Wednesday, April 28th Regular Nomination Period Opened: January 1, 2021 Council Meeting. Nomination Period Closes: September 20, 2021 at 12 pm (Noon) Council gave the proposed bylaw first and second reading at the April 14th regular meeting but deferred third reading to the upcoming meeting. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Candidates Package made The item will appear in the agenda that will be posted to the County’s available on the website (see below) and to contact the Returning Officer with any questions or to book an appointment to submit nomination papers. website by the end of this week. Please visit online at www.mountainviewcounty.com. www.mountainviewcounty.com For more information on this item please contact the County at 403-335- : council-boards-services 3311 or email [email protected]. ; municipal-election-2021 More information? Call: 403-335-3311 or Email: [email protected] MVC Assessment Weekly Tracker ELECTION WORKER NOTICE: Be advised that the County Assessment APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Department is reviewing assessment details for Mountain View County is preparing to conduct the 2021 Municipal Election on ALL properties within the following areas: Monday October 18th and associated Advanced Polls. To ensure the success of the election process, a number of election workers are required to be hired Range 1; Range 28; Range 29 and trained to conduct various election related duties in addition to any other Provincial mandated vote opportunities that may be required. Questions regarding this program? At this time, the number of election workers required will vary based on the Call Assessment Services at: 403-335-3311 number of Electoral Divisions conducting an election and as such, workers will not be hired until following Nomination Day – September 20th 2021. To download an Election Worker Applications please visit us online: www.mountainviewcounty.com : council-boards-services Dust Control Program 2021 ; municipal-election-2021 Mountain View County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Residential Dust Suppression Program, which provides residential More information? landowners the opportunity to have dust suppression products applied in Call: 403-335-3311 or Email: [email protected] front of their residences. The fee for dust suppression material will be $592 (plus GST) for a distance of 200 meters at a rate of 2 L/m2. For distances in excess of 200 ELECTION KEY DATES meters, there will be an additional charge of $2.96 per meter (plus GST). All applicants requesting spring dust suppression shall complete a Dust Nomination Period Closes: September 20, 2021 at 12 pm (Noon) Suppression Agreement, which can be obtained as follows: Advance Polls: Saturday, October 9, 2021 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1. At the County Office (address: 1408 – Twp Rd 320) Friday, October 15, 2021 (Central Polling Station) 2. On the County website at: www.mountainviewcounty.com Saturday, October 16, 2021 (Central Polling Station) 3. By calling the County Office at (403) 335-3311 to have an agreement Election Day: Monday, October 18, 2021 mailed, emailed or faxed The first“Spring” application of dust suppression material will be applied at a rate of 2 litres per square metre, after the removal of the Spring Road Bans on June 5, 2021. Applicants must apply before the deadline! Deadline for Spring Applications is Friday, May 14, 2021 at 4 pm. MOUNTAIN VIEW *Please note that late applications will not be accepted. VOTES 2021

CONTACT MVC GET SOCIAL WITH MVC CALL: 403-335-3311 WEBSITE: www.mountainviewcounty.com EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MVCounty HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm TWITTER: @MVCounty OFFICE: 1408 - Twp Rd 320 (Bergen Rd & Hwy 2A) INSTAGRAM: @mountain_view_county MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY CONNECTION PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF Changes to the Land Use Bylaw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, PROVINCE OF Mountain View County is proposing changes to the Land Use Bylaw. The changes are intended to address Repealing Bylaw No. 15/21 issues encountered over the past 2 years since the previous full review, and to provide clarification and clear Repeal Bylaw No. 34/03 Dogpound Area Structure Plan interpretation on uses within the Land Use Bylaw (LUB). TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Mountain View County, in the Province of Alberta, The repeal of the Dogpound Area Structure Plan (ASP) is proposed as the review of the ASP policies to What is a Land Use Bylaw? has given first reading to borrowing Bylaw No. 17/21 which will, upon final comply with the new Municipal Development Plan Bylaw (MDP) No. 20/20 would result in an ASP that passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of Mountain View County to The Land Use Bylaw outlines the rules and regulations for development of land in the municipality for each district (zoning) as well as the process of making decisions for development permit applications and all land is similar to the MDP. If the ASP is repealed, the policies of the MDP will guide future development in reallocate borrowed monies previously received from the Alberta Capital Finance use redesignation applications. A Land Use bylaw is required for every municipality in Alberta as per the the area. Authority by way of debenture issued for the municipal purpose of funding 2021 requirements in the Municipal Government Act. A copy of Bylaw No. 15/21 can be viewed on the Mountain View County website at: Bridge and Culvert Replacements, currently planned for in the 2021 Budget. https://www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation How does the Land Use Bylaw review impact me? Whether you are a resident, business owner or manager, or landowner in Mountain View County, changes to or at the County Office at 1408 Twp Rd 320, Didsbury, Alberta between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 The reallocation required for the aforesaid projects amounts to One Million One the LUB may affect you in a number of ways. The LUB provides the rules on what you can build and where, and p.m., Monday to Friday, excepting statutory holidays. Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000). This amount is the net amount of what types of uses may occur on your property and those next to you and shapes the future of the County. For A Public Hearing for Repealing Bylaw No. 15/21 will be held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at or after these reasons, it is very important that you be involved throughout the LUB review and provide your comments 9:00 a.m., via zoom. reallocation required by Mountain View County. The term of the loan will be twenty and suggestions. (20) years, with the maximum rate of interest of the loan to not exceed two point six- Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Council meetings will be conducted through electronic means. You nine per cent (2.69%). Proposed Key Changes are encouraged to Pre-Register to speak by contacting Gail Eyers no later than 4 p.m. the day before • Bill 48 amendments – The amendments will ensure the Land Use Bylaw is in alignment with the the Public Hearing at [email protected] or 403-335-3311 with your contact information (email Municipal Government Act respecting Bill 48. The amendments primarily effect the appeal board THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of Mountain View County that, or phone number) that you will use to participate in the electronic meeting; your legal; and if you are jurisdiction for specific development from the local board to the provincial appeal board. speaking in favour or opposition of the repealing bylaw. Providing your contact details as part of the • Dwelling Manufactured/modular – replacement with a new definition to ensure alignment with the unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw No. 17/21 is demanded, Pre-Registration will ensure a reasonable attempt is made to re-connect in the event that you are as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, Alberta Building Code. • Secondary Suites – The proposed changes would allow for two (2) secondary suites to be considered on disconnected. Persons commenting at the Public Hearing shall state their name, location of residence, Mountain View County Council may pass the said bylaw. parcels greater than 28.33 ha (70.0 ac) when two (2) detached dwelling units exist. and whom they represent. Any person who wishes to address Council on any matter mentioned herein • Dugouts and Ornamental Ponds – The amendments include two options to allow Residential zoned may do so for a period of FIVE MINUTES. The five (5) minutes shall be exclusive of any time required This Bylaw may be viewed on the County website at: parcels to apply for a man-made feature such as a dugout which shall adhere to Provincial Legislation with to answer questions. Only one presentation per person or group is allowed. Bylaws and proposed size and depth or an ornamental pond for landscape and personal use. amendments may be viewed at the County Office at 1408 Twp Rd 320, Didsbury, Alberta between the mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-involvement-engagement • Shipping Containers (sea cans) – The amendments will allow for additional sea cans to be considered hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, excepting statutory holidays or online at: exempt within the Agricultural Districts and allow for one (1) sea can to be considered exempt within https://www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation Residential Farmstead (R-F) District. Or in person at the Mountain View County office Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. *** to 4 p.m. All persons interested are hereby notified of this bylaw’s status and • Re-Application and Resubmission Interval – Proposed to increase the time for re-application and resubmission for first and second refusals. Written comments to Council may be submitted to the County Office or [email protected] no later their right to submit a petition in respect of it, and they are required to govern • Caveats for Development Agreements, Caveats for Restrictive Covenants and Restrictive Covenants – A than 9 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021. Only those submissions received by the Comment Deadline will themselves accordingly. new section to include a process for development when development is proposed not in compliance with be included in the Agenda for Council. Submissions received after 9 a.m. on the Comment Deadline registered instruments on title. • Aggregate Extraction/Processing Operating Regulations – A change is proposed to allow an applicant will be copied and presented to Council during the Public Hearing, Council will, at their discretion, DATED at the Municipality of Mountain View County, in the Province of Alberta, this landowner or operator to extend the hours of all pit operations including crushing by obtaining consent consider and pass a motion if they accept the information received after the deadline. ALL LETTERS 30th day of March, 2021. from the majority of adjacent landowners within a half (1/2) mile of the subject property. MUST CONTAIN THE NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE WRITER. Municipality of Mountain View • Further Technical changes are proposed including maintenance and clarification items to be presented at The details to join the electronic Council meeting via phone will be available with the Council Agenda on the public open house meetings via Zoom Cloud. County the County website. Video participation via the web during Council meetings is limited to only those who Pre-Register for Public Hearings. How can I participate? PER:______Jeff Holmes Please join us for a Virtual Open House Via Zoom Cloud on one of the following dates and times: • Monday, May 3, 2021 at 8 pm for a presentation with opportunity for Q&As Chief Administrative Officer • Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 9 am for a presentation with opportunity for Q&As • Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 4 pm for a presentation with opportunity for Q&As PROCEDURE TO FILE A PETITION This event will be interactive! Ask questions & leave comments! No Pre- Registration Required! Just log in on Electors of Mountain View County, as defined within the Local Authorities Election one of the event times! Act, that wish to file a petition in respect of this Bylaw should reference Sections The Livestream link(s), presentation materials and other information is available online at: 220 to 226 of the Municipal Government Act for an outline on the regulations to be • www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation followed in order for a petition to be determined valid. Questions regarding this opportunity? Further, Electors can contact Jeff Holmes, Chief Administrative Officer, for Call Planning Services at: 403-335-3311 or Email: [email protected] additional guidance on petition development and submissions. The complete document containing all proposed amendments is available on our website: • www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation. Call: 403-335-3311 during office hours Your input is encouraged; therefore, we offer the following ways for you to participate in the LUB review Email: [email protected] process: • Provide comment in writing to the Planning and Development Department; Information for the General Public on Submitting a Petition can also be found on • Provide comment at the public scheduled open houses as mentioned above. Alberta Municipal Affairs website at the following location: Next Steps: https://www.alberta.ca/petition-information-for-electors.aspx After the Open Houses Administration shall provide feedback to Council on the responses; and depending on the feedback options may include additional amendments; further engagement; or move forward with the Public Hearing. The petition must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer by 4 p.m. on April 27, 2021. For further information you are invited to contact the Planning and Development Department or visit our website at www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation to view the complete draft Land Use Bylaw document. MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY CONNECTION NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT Administrative Subdivision and Development Approving Authority or Municipal Planning Commission has authorized the Development Permit approvals of the following applications pending the Appeal Period. The Notices of Decision are published on the County’s website the same day the Decision FARMER? is made (www.mountainviewcounty.com). A person claiming to be affected by this Decision may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by serving written notice with RANCHER? applicable fee to the Appeal Board’s Secretary prior to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates: Do you have marginal land? Sensitive ecology? April 27, 2021 Division 5: (McDougal Flats) PLDP20210127 Our Program Focus TOWES, Robert & Christine (Applicant/Owner) NW 20-32-5-5 - Plan 0212509; Lot 125 Wetland Protection Proposed: Addition - Covered Deck and Setback Relaxations Riparian Areas for Existing Accessory Building/RV (Easterly & Westerly) Pollinator Habitat Division 1: (Jackson) PLDP20210128 KELEMAN, Kathleen (Applicant/Owner) Habitat Houses SE 33-29-2-5 - Plan 0813109; Block 1; Lot 1 Ecobuffers Proposed: Accessory Building - Shop with Setback Relaxations (Westerly)

And More... Division 2: (Dogpound) PLDP20210131 STECYK, Lindsey (Applicant) and HOLMBERG, David & Amanda (Owner) SE 5-29-3-5 - Plan 9612331; Block 1 Join Us! Proposed: Accessory Building, Shop (Personal Use) with Setback Relaxation – Southerly

Division 4: (Bergen) PLDP20210132 BLESSING, Markus W & Kari (Applicant/Owner) NE 34-31-5-5 - Plan 0511344; Lot 140 Proposed: Cabin 36 farmers and ranchers Division 1: (Dogpound) PLDP20210140 1,600 acres of land enrolled PEDERSEN, Randy Carl & Sarah Jane (Applicant/Owner) NE 3-29-3-5 - Plan 0611404; Block 2; Lot 1 Proposed: Dwelling, Relocation/Move-In to Replace Existing For Details, Dwelling, Manufactured Home Contact: Division 1: (Jackson) PLDP20210141 DALY, Shaun Joseph Patrick & Jane Ruth (Applicant/Owner) Lorelee Grattidge SE 32-29-2-5 - Plan 0913384; Block 1; Lot 1 ALUS Coordinator Proposed: Setback Relaxation to Existing Buildings/Structures Mountain View County (403) 335-3311 Ext. 163 May 6, 2021 [email protected] Division 2: (WaterValley/Winchell Lake) PLDP20210090 COLEMAN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. c/o Darcy Coleman (Applicant) and VAN MAARION, Bradley (Owner) ALUS.ca SW 8-29-5-5 Proposed: Tree Clearing/Clear Cutting (11.4 ha) Photos by Noel West

CONTACT YOUR COUNTY COUNCILLORS: DIVISION 4 (Rural ; Bergen) DIVISION 1 (Rural Carstairs) DIVISION 6 (Eagle Hill; Harmattan) Bruce Beattie, Reeve Dwayne Fulton 403-606-8925 Peggy Johnson 403-586-6273 County Office Phone: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 403-335-3311 Ext. 110 Cell: 403-559-7106 DIVISION 3 (Rural Didsbury; Lonepine) DIVISION 7 (Rural Olds; Reed Ranch) Email: [email protected] Duncan Milne 403-507-3844 Al Kemmere 403-507-3345 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] DIVISION 2 (Rural Cremona; Water Valley) Greg Harris, Deputy Reeve DIVISION 5 (Rural Sundre; Bearberry) VISIT OUR COUNCIL PAGES AT: 403-586-6267 Angela Aalbers 403-507-1057 www.mountainviewcounty.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]