Development Authority

KNEEHILL COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA Tuesday, September 13, 2016 8:30 a.m. Kneehill County Council Chambers 1600- 2ND Street NE Three Hills, Alberta

Horse Shoe Canyon Tour Planned for Council Members, After Meeting Adjourns

1.0 Agenda 1.1 Additions to the Agenda 1.2 Adoption of the Agenda

2.0 Approval of Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2016

3.0 Delegations 3.1 Sgt. Gabrial Graham, Three Hills RCMP Detachment @10:00 am 3.2 O-Net Broadband Presentation, Mitch Thomson and Chris Thompson @ 10:30 am

4.0 Public Hearings No Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting.

5.0 Municipal Services 5.1 Transportation 5.1.1 Contract Gravel Purchase

5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment No Report

5.3 Planning 5.3.1 Amendments to Proposed Land Use Bylaw

5.4 Agricultural Service Board No Report

5.5 Protective Services No Report

6.0 Corporate Services 6.1 2016 Project and Capital Budget 6.2 2nd Quarter 2016 Financial Report

7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes 7.1 Commemorative Plaque for New Administration Building

8.0 New Business 8.1 Regional Resource Urban Sustainability Grant Report 8.2 Municipal Government Act Discussion Guides: Council Completion

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9.0 Disposition of Delegation Business

10.0 Council and Committee Reports 10.1 Marigold Library System

11.0 Council Follow-up Action List

12.0 In Camera 12.1 Legal (Section 25-FOIP)

13.0 Motions from In Camera

Adjournment

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MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 23, 2016 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF KNEEHILL COUNTY AT THE KNEEHILL COUNTY OFFICE, 1600- 2ND STREET NE, THREE HILLS, ALBERTA.

PRESENT: Division No. 5 Bob Long, Reeve Division No. 3 Jerry Wittstock, Deputy Reeve Division No. 1 Brian Holsworth, Councillor Division No. 2 Carol Calhoun, Councillor Division No. 4 Glen Keiver, Councillor Division No. 6 Ken Hoppins, Councillor Division No. 7 Bobby Painter, Councillor

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Chief Administrative Officer Al Hoggan Director Municipal Services Laurie Watt Director Corporate Services Mike Morton Sr. Manager of Transportation and Facilities Brad Buchert Environmental Services Manager John McKiernan Recording Secretary Carolyn Van der Kuil

CALL TO ORDER Reeve Long in the Chair Reeve Long called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

AGENDA 1.0 Agenda ADDITIONS 1.1 Additions to the Agenda Additions under New Business 8.7 Three Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament Additions under Council and Committee Reports 10.2 One on One With the Reeve 10.3 Kneehill Regional Doctor Recruitment and Retention Meeting

ADOPTION OF 1.2 Adoption of Agenda AGENDA 334/16 Councillor Wittstock moved approval of the agenda as amended. CARRIED

MINUTES 2.0 Minutes 2.1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2016 335/16 Councillor Calhoun moved approval of the July 26, 2016 Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED

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SPECIAL MEETING 2.2 Special Council Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2016 336/16 Councillor Hoppins moved approval of the August 16, 2016 Special Council Meeting minutes as presented. CARRIED

PUBLIC HEARING 2.3 Public Hearing Minutes of Bylaw #1718, August 16, 2016 33716 Councillor Holsworth moved approval of the August 16, 2016 Public Hearing Meeting minutes for Bylaw #1718 as presented. CARRIED

MUNICIPAL SERV 5.0 Municipal Services TRANSPORTATION 5.1 Transportation MUNICIPAL SERV. 5.1.1 Municipal Services Summary SUMMARY 338/16 Councillor Wittstock moved that Council receive the August 23, 2016 Municipal Services Summary Report as presented. CARRIED

ROAD PROJECT 5.1.2 Project #1 from Road Study, Rge Rd 26-2, Twp Rd 31-0 339/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council accept as information the Project #1 from Road Study, Range Road 26-2, Township Road 31-0, report as presented. CARRIED The meeting recessed from 9:07 a.m. to 9:18 a.m. Brad Buchert was not present when the meeting reconvened.

WATER 5.2 Water/Wastewater/Environment WATER VOLUME 5.2.1 Increased Water Volume Request INCREASE 340/16 Councillor Wittstock moved to accept the request for increased water volume for service connection located at SW 7-30-25 W4M and direct Administration to send a letter to the ratepayer indicating that should the waterline become overburdened that Kneehill County reserves the right to decrease the volume of water to the defined potential maximum of 4 igpm as per Policy #14-15 Section 8. CARRIED John McKiernan left the meeting at 9:28 a.m.

PLANNING 5.3 Planning POLICY #5-8, #5-9 5.3.1 Policy # 5-8, Subdivisions-General Conditions & Policy #5-9, Subdivisions- Municipal Reserve Policy & School Reserves 341/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council approve Policy #5-8 Subdivisions – General Conditions as presented. CARRIED

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342/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council delete Policy #5-9 Subdivisions – Municipal & School Reserve Policy. CARRIED

BYLAW #1706 5.3.2 Bylaw #1706, Road Closure: SW 12-29-22 W4; Hesketh Lots 12-16 343/16 Councillor Calhoun moved that Kneehill County Council give Second Reading to Bylaw #1706 to amend Land Use Bylaw 1564 by closing the relevant portions of road as per the survey created by Hunter Survey Systems File No. 05-15-101. CARRIED

344/16 Councillor Hoppins moved that Kneehill County Council give third and final reading to Bylaw #1706. CARRIED

APPRAISAL OF 5.3.3 Appraisal of Road Closure ROAD CLOSURE 345/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Kneehill County Council accept the Market Appraisal of $4500.00 for 0.46 acres of closed road subject of Bylaw #1706. CARRIED

PROTECTIVE SERV 5.5 Protective Services AACPO SPONSOR 5.5.1 AACPO Sponsorship Request 346/16 Councillor Hoppins moved that Council approve sponsorship to the Alberta Association of Community Peace Officers 2017 Conference in the amount of $750.00 with funds to come from the 2017 Operating Budget. CARRIED

CORPORATE SERV 6.0 Corporate Services BANK REC 6.1 Bank Reconciliation- June 2016 347/16 Councillor Wittstock moved that Council accept for information the June 2016 Bank Reconciliation report. CARRIED

HORSESHOE 6.2 Horseshoe Canyon Purchase CANYON 348/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council accept for information the Cost Update Report of $503,838.88 for the purchase of Horseshoe Canyon. CARRIED The meeting recessed from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m

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BUSINESS ARISING 7.0 Business Arising from Previous Minutes LIVE STREAMING 7.1 Council Meeting Live Streaming MEETINGS 349/16 Reeve Long moved that Council approve the Council Meeting Livestreaming Initiative to begin in March 2017 with funds budgeted in 2017 for set up and annual hosting fees thereafter. DEFEATED

NEW BUSINESS 8.0 New Business DRUM RCMP 8.1 Drumheller RCMP Provincial Detachment Statistical Comparison 350/16 Councillor Wittstock moved that Council accept as information the Drumheller Royal Canadian Mounted Police Provincial Detachment Statistical Comparison Report. CARRIED

KHILL REGIONAL 8.2 Kneehill Regional Meeting MEETING 351/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council authorize attendance of Council to participate in the Kneehill Regional Partnership Meeting being held on Monday, October 31, 2016. CARRIED

CAAMDC FALL 8.3 Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and MTG Counties Fall Meeting 352/16 Councillor Calhoun moved that Council authorize attendance of Council to participate in the Central Zone Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties meeting on October 14, 2016. CARRIED

SOCIAL MEDIA 8.4 Social Media Report REPORT 353/16 Councillor Hoppins moved that Council accept as information the August 2016 Social Media Report as presented. CARRIED

SOCIAL MEDIA 8.5 Social Media Initiative INITIATIVE 354/16 Councillor Calhoun moved that Council approve the setup of a Kneehill County Twitter and Instagram accounts by December 31, 2016 by the Communications Officer. CARRIED

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COUNCIL 8.6 Council Workshop WORKSHOP 355/16 Councillor Hoppins moved that Council approve the Council Workshop for Wednesday, October 19th and that Administration be directed to complete all necessary arrangements. CARRIED

THILLS CHAMBER 8.7 Three Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf GOLF Tournament TOURNAMENT

356/16 Councillor Calhoun moved that Council approve a donation to the 2017 Three Hills and District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament in the amount of $150.00. CARRIED

COUNCIL REPORTS 10.0 Council and Committee Reports DRUM WASTE 10.1 Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association – Minutes were provided on the meeting that took place on June 16, 2016. Councillor Calhoun also provided Council with a verbal report on the meeting that was held on August 18th, 2016. Councillor Calhoun will provide a written report for the next Council meeting.

ONE ON ONE WITH 10.2 One on One with the Reeve- Reeve Long provided Council with REEVE a verbal report on the two One on One with the Reeve meetings he attended on August 22, 2016.

DOCTOR R & R 10.3 Kneehill Regional Doctor Recruitment and Retention Meeting- COMMITEE Reeve Long provided Council with a verbal report on the meeting he attended on July 28, 2016.

357/16 Councillor Calhoun moved that Council receive the Council and Committee reports as presented. CARRIED

COUNCIL ACT LIST 11.0 Council Follow-Up Action List 358/16 Councillor Wittstock moved that Council receive the August 23, 2016 Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information. CARRIED

IN-CAMERA 12.0 In-Camera 359/16 Councillor Hoppins moved that Council go into In-Camera to discuss Land matters at 11:00 a.m. CARRIED

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360/16 Councillor Holsworth moved that Council go out of In-Camera at 12:03 p.m. CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

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5.1.1

SUBJECT: Contract Gravel Purchase, reallocation of funds for 3” base gravel

MEETING DATE: 2016-09-13

PRESENTED BY: Brad Buchert, Sr. Manager of Transportation & Facilities

Transportation is requesting reallocation of $100,000 of funds from Contract BACKGROUND/ Gravel Purchase, Project #B1603, to purchase 3000 tonnes of 3” base gravel PROPOSAL and to crush 7500+ tonnes of 3” base gravel. • Purchased 3000 tonnes of 3” base gravel to be delivered to the DISCUSSION/ Berreth stockpile site. OPTIONS/ • Crush 7500+ tonnes of 3” base gravel at Torrington Landfill site. This BENEFITS/ was pitrun material originally purchased from the Jorgenson pit which DISADVANTAGES: was used as a base while crushing last year that is stockpiled and ready to crush. • Having this material ready for the upcoming spring season is an essential part of road repairs on soft spots, springs in roads, slides and washouts. We currently have very limited stock left from this year’s rainy season which resulted in many repairs needed and materials used.

COSTS/SOURCE OF $100,000 from Contract Gravel Purchase budget which has $300,000 FUNDING: remaining.

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: None That Council moves to approve the reallocation of $100,000 of funds from the RECOMMENDED ACTION: Contract Gravel Purchase budget to purchase and crush 3” base gravel. 1. That Council approves the reallocation of $100,000 of funds from the COUNCIL OPTIONS: Contract Gravel Purchase budget to purchase and crush 3” base gravel. 2. That Council rejects the reallocation of $100,000 of funds from the Contract Gravel Purchase budget to purchase and crush 3” base gravel. Council moves to approve the reallocation of $100,000 of funds from the MOTION: Contract Gravel Purchase budget to purchase and crush 3” base gravel.

______Prepared By: Lorna Yost Approved By: Brad Buchert Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Operations Assistant Sr. Manager of Transportation & Facilities Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 9 2016/09/13 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

5.3.1 SUBJECT: Amendments to Proposed Land Use Bylaw

MEETING DATE: 2016-09-13

PRESENTED BY: Barb Hazelton, Manager Planning & Development

BACKGROUND/ Following the public hearing some clarifications and amendments have been PROPOSAL made to the proposed Land Use Bylaw.

DISCUSSION/ Chance to discuss the proposed revisions as follows: OPTIONS/ • Section 14(k) 200 ft2 and under no permit required in Ag District BENEFITS/ • Section 24 note strikethrough DISADVANTAGES: • Section 38 Hazard Lands (new) • Section 40(f) clarification of Livestock Table • Section 47 Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems • Section 56 Housing, Garden Suite-less than primary in ft2 • Section 57 & 58 Manufactured Home District exempt from 20 year discretionary • Section 63 Solar Energy • Section 64(1) removed dugouts • Section 84(5) Housing, Cluster Farm & Housing, Employee exempt from minimum size requirement, etc. • Section 97 Manufactured Home District – added Housing, Park Model to permitted uses • Definitions – Added ‘Hazard Lands’ COSTS/SOURCE OF N/A FUNDING:

COMMUNICATIONS: Electronic and hard copies have been available for the public to go through. Summary of changes was also made available. Public Hearing to allow for comments from ratepayers and affected parties.

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Provides both the opportunity and boundaries to development in Kneehill County. ATTACHMENTS: Revised Proposed Land Use Bylaw (changes noted in red)

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council provide administration direction regarding the current revisions. Council make recommendations for any further revisions to the Land Use Bylaw. COUNCIL OPTIONS: 1. Council accept the changes as provided. 2. Council make recommendations for further revisions. MOTION: Council Decision.

Prepared By: Barb Hazelton Approved By: Laurie Watt Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Senior Planning & Development Officer Director of Municipal Services Chief Administrative Officer

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Kneehill County

Land Use Bylaw

Schedule “A: to Bylaw Number 1718 First Reading: June 14, 2016 (motioned by Councillor Holsworth)

Public Hearing: August 16, 2016 9:00 a.m. Kneehill County Council Chambers Adopted - ______

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Table of Contents

Part I – Enactment ...... 6 1. Title ...... 7 2. Purpose ...... 7 3. Previous Bylaws ...... 7 4. Severability ...... 7 5. Compliance with Other Legislation ...... 7 6. Non-Conforming Buildings & Uses ...... 8 7. Establishment of Land Use Districts ...... 8 Part II – Approving Authorities ...... 10 8. Subdivision & Development Authority ...... 11 9. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board ...... 12 10. Municipal Planning Commission ...... 12 Part III – Administration ...... 13 11. Forms ...... 14 12. Amendments ...... 14 Part IV – Development Permit Procedures ...... 15 13. Development Permit Required ...... 16 14. Development Permit NOT Required ...... 16 15. Application for Development Permit ...... 17 16. Application for Home Occupation ...... 20 17. Permitted Use Applications ...... 21 18. Discretionary Use Applications ...... 23 19. Application for Unlisted Proposed Use ...... 23 20. Development Agreements ...... 23 21. Application Decisions ...... 24 22. Temporary Use & Development Approvals ...... 24 23. Development Permits & Notices ...... 25 24. Environmental Review ...... 26 Part V – Appeal Procedure ...... 30 25. Appeal Procedure ...... 31 26. Court of Appeal ...... 31

Part VI – Enforcement ...... 33 27. Contravention ...... 34 28. Prohibitions ...... 34 29. Non-Compliance ...... 34

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30. Stop Work Orders ...... 35 31. Offences & Penalties ...... 35 Part VII – General Land Use Regulations ...... 38 32. Uses Permitted in All Land Use Designations ...... 39 33. Accessory Buildings & Structures ...... 39 34. Corner Parcel & Site Triangles ...... 39 35. Dwelling Units Per Lot ...... 40 36. Development Near Water ...... 40 37. Floodplain Development ...... 40 38. Hazard Lands ...... 41 39. Height of Buildings & Structures ...... 41 40. Livestock Allotted per Acre on Parcels 20 Acres or Less ...... 41 41. Projections into Setbacks ...... 42 42. Relocation of Buildings or Structures ...... 43 43. Rural Industrial District ...... 44 44. Residential & Industrial Uses Adjacent ...... 44 45. Site Development ...... 45 46. Topographic Features ...... 45

Part VIII – Specific Use Regulations ...... 48 47. Alternative Energy Systems ...... 49 48. Auxiliary Dwelling Unit ...... 49 49. Bed & Breakfast Establishments ...... 50 50. Campgrounds ...... 50 51. Drainage ...... 51 52. Dugouts & Man-made Water Features ...... 51 53. Geothermal Energy Systems ...... 51 54. Hamlet Regulations ...... 52 55. Home Occupations...... 52 56. Housing, Garden Suites ...... 54 57. Housing, Manufactured – Type 1 (Modular) ...... 54 58. Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 (Mobile) ...... 55 59. Indoor Riding Arena, Private ...... 56 60. Kennel Regulations ...... 56 61. Medical Marijuana Production Facilities ...... 56 62. Portable Storage Containers ...... 57 63. Solar Energy ...... 58 64. Stripping, Excavation, Extraction & Grading ...... 59 65. Vehicle & Construction Materials Storage ...... 60 66. Wind Energy Conversion Systems ...... 61

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67. Work Camp ...... 63 68. Wrecking Yard (Auto & Equipment Wreckage Site) ...... 64 Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing & Screening ...... 65 69. Landscaping Requirements ...... 66 70. Shelterbelts & Fences ...... 66 Part X – Parking Provisions ...... 68 71. Parking Requirements ...... 69 72. Road Approaches ...... 70 Part XI – Sign Regulations ...... 71 73. Definitions for Signage ...... 72 74. General Sign Regulation ...... 73 75. Prohibited Signs ...... 74 76. Signs NOT Requiring a Development Permit ...... 75 77. Signs Requiring a Development Permit ...... 75 78. Freestanding Signs ...... 76 79. Fascia or Wall Sign ...... 77 80. Portable Signs ...... 77 81. Projecting Signs ...... 77 82. Temporary Signs ...... 78 83. Signage for a Bed & Breakfast ...... 78 Part XII – Land Use Districts ...... 79 84. A - Agriculture District ...... 80 85. AB – Agriculture Business District ...... 84 86. CR – Country Residential District ...... 87 87. HR – Hamlet Residential District ...... 89 88. HC – Hamlet Commercial District...... 91 89. HI – Hamlet Industrial District ...... 93 90. HG – Hamlet General District ...... 95 91. XH – EX-Hamlet District ...... 98 92. HWY-C – Highway Commercial District ...... 100 93. LRC – Local Rural Commercial District ...... 102 94. LI – Light Industrial District...... 105 95. I – Industrial District ...... 108 96. R – Recreation District ...... 111 97. MH – Manufactured Home District ...... 114 98. DC – Direct Control District ...... 118 99. DC1 – Specific Direct Control District ...... 120 100. DC2 – Specific Direct Control District ...... 121

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101. DC3 – Specific Direct Control District ...... 122 102. DC4 – Specific Direct Control District ...... 124 Part XIII – Definitions ...... 128 Part XIV – Land Use Maps ...... 156

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PART I - ENACTMENT

1. Title

2. Purpose

3. Previous Bylaws 4. Severability 5. Compliance with other Legislation 6. Non-Conforming Buildings & Uses 7. Establishment of Land Use Districts

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Part I - ENACTMENT

1. Title This Bylaw may be cited as the “Kneehill County Land Use Bylaw.” 2. Purpose The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate the orderly, economical and beneficial development and use of land and buildings within the County, and for that purpose the Bylaw, among other things, (a) Divides the County into land use districts; (b) Prescribes and regulates, for each land use district, the purpose for which the land and buildings may be used; (c) Establishes the roles of the Development Authority; (d) Establishes the method of making decisions on applications for development permits, including the issuing of development permits; (e) Sets out the method of appealing a decision relative to this Bylaw; and (f) Provides the manner in which notice of the issuance of a development permit is given. The Bylaw shall be applied in a manner that serves to implement statutory plans and local plans which have been adopted by the County, and is consistent with the Municipal Government Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) and the County's Municipal Development Plan, as amended from time to time. 3. Previous Bylaws Bylaw No. 1564 and amendments thereto are hereby repealed. 4. Severability If any provision of this Bylaw is held to be invalid by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, that decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw. 5. Compliance with other Legislation A person applying for, or in possession of, a valid development permit is not relieved from the responsibility of ascertaining and complying with, or carrying out development in accordance with: (a) The requirements of the Alberta Safety Codes Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter S-1; (b) Bylaws and Policies of the County;

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(c) The requirements of any other appropriate federal, provincial or municipal legislation; (d) The conditions of any caveat, covenant, easement or other instrument affecting a building or land; (e) The requirements of Alberta Agricultural Operation Practices Act, R.S.A. 2000, Chapter A-7; and (f) General Municipal Servicing Standards, as amended. 6. Non-Conforming Buildings & Uses (1) A non-conforming use of land or a non-conforming use of a building may be continued, but if that use is discontinued for a period of six consecutive months or more, any future use of the land or buildings shall conform to the provisions of this Land Use Bylaw. (2) A non-conforming use of part of a building may be extended throughout the building, but the building, whether or not it is a non-conforming building, shall not be enlarged or added to and no structural alterations shall be made to it. (3) A non-conforming use of part of a lot shall not be extended or transferred in whole or in part to any other part of the lot and no additional buildings shall be erected upon the lot while the non-conforming use continues. (4) A non-conforming building may continue to be used, but the building shall not be enlarged, added to, rebuilt or structurally altered except: (a) As may be necessary to make it a conforming building, or (b) As the Development Authority considers necessary for the routine maintenance of the building, or (c) As provided for in Section 17(2) and Section 18(1). (5) If a non-conforming building is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 75 percent of the value of the building above its foundation, the building shall not be repaired or rebuilt except in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw. (6) The use of land or the use of a building is not affected by the reason only of a change of ownership, tenancy, or occupancy of the land or building. 7. Establishment of Land Use Districts (1) The locations and boundaries of the land use districts are shown on the Land Use District Maps, which form Part XIV of this Bylaw. (2) The District boundaries shown on the Land Use Maps shall be interpreted as follows: (a) Where a boundary follows a public road, railway, pipeline, power line, utility right-of-way, or easement, it follows the center line, unless otherwise clearly indicated;

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(b) Where a boundary is shown as approximately following the County boundary, it follows the County boundary; (c) Where a boundary is shown as approximately following the edge or shorelines of any river, lake, creek or other water body, it follows the edge or shoreline. (d) Where a boundary is shown as approximately following a lot line, it shall be deemed to follow the lot line; and (e) In circumstances not covered above, the location of the boundary shall be determined: i. using any dimensions given on the map; or ii. where no dimensions are given, measurement using the scale shown on the map. (3) Where the exact location of the boundary of a land use district cannot be determined, using the rules in Subsection (2), the Council, on its own motion or on a written request, shall fix the location: (a) In a manner consistent with the provisions of this Bylaw; and (b) With the appropriate degree of detail required. (4) The location of a district boundary, once fixed, shall not be altered except by an amendment of this Bylaw. (5) The Council shall keep a list of its decisions fixing the locations of district boundaries.

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PART II - APPROVING

AUTHORITIES

8. Subdivision & Development Authority

9. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board 10. Municipal Planning Commission

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PART II - APPROVING AUTHORITIES

8. Subdivision & Development Authority (1) Pursuant to Kneehill County Bylaw 1340 and amendments thereto, The Municipal Planning Commission is established to act as the Subdivision and Development Authority to exercise powers and duties for Kneehill County pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. The Municipal Planning Commission shall: (a) Perform such duties as are required pursuant to this Bylaw and amendments thereto; and (b) Consider and if necessary, state terms and conditions on planning and development matters referred by the Development Officer. (2) The Development Officer acting as the Development Authority established pursuant to Kneehill County Bylaw 1340: (a) Shall perform such duties as specified in this Bylaw, Bylaw 1340, and the Act; (b) Shall keep and maintain for the inspection of the public during office hours, a copy of this Bylaw and all amendments thereto and ensure that copies of same are available to the public at a reasonable charge; and (c) Shall keep a register of all applications for development including the decisions thereon and the reasons therefore, and all orders as per Retention Bylaw 1641 and amendments there to. (d) Shall receive all completed development permit applications; (e) Shall consider and decide on all complete development permit applications for permitted uses in any Land Use District; (f) Shall refer at his or her discretion, a permit application for comments to those authorities whose interest or jurisdiction may be affected; (g) May refer development permit applications to the Municipal Planning Commission; (h) May refer any other planning or development matters to the Municipal Planning Commission for its review, support or advice; (i) Shall refer all such applications to the Alberta Energy Regulator within 1.5 km (0.93 mile) of a sour gas facility; (j) Shall refer, to adjacent urban centers any application for a discretionary use falling within a 1.6 km (1 mile) radius of the relevant Municipality, unless otherwise stated in an Inter-municipal Development Plan;

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(k) Shall refer, to adjacent rural municipalities any application for a discretionary use falling within a 0.8 km (0.5 mile) radius of the relevant Municipality, unless otherwise stated in an Inter-municipal Development Plan; (l) Shall refer any such application to adjacent land owners for a discretionary use or for a proposed development requesting a variance/relaxation in excess of 10% of any listed maximum or minimum standard; and (m) Shall refer with recommendations, to the Municipal Planning Commission for its consideration and decision, applications for a development permit for those uses listed in Part XII Land Use Districts, which constitute a discretionary use in a District. 9. Subdivision & Development Appeal Board The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board established by Bylaw of the Municipality of Kneehill County shall perform all duties as specified in Bylaw 1339 and amendments there to. 10. Municipal Planning Commission The Municipal Planning Commission established by Bylaw of the Municipality of Kneehill County shall perform all duties as specified in Bylaw 1340.

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PART III - ADMINISTRATION

11. Forms 12. Amendments

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PART III - ADMINISTRATION

11. Forms For the purpose of administering this Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority shall prepare such forms and notices as he or she may deem necessary. Any such forms or notices are deemed to have the full force and effect of this Land Use Bylaw in the execution of the purpose for which they were designed, authorized and issued. 12. Amendments (1) Any person may apply to have this Bylaw amended. (2) The Council may initiate amendments to this Bylaw by its own motion. (3) Council shall make all amendments to this Bylaw in conformity with the Act, by bylaw. (4) If an amendment to the Bylaw is refused, a similar application may not be received for six (6) months following the final date of the decision.

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ART P IV – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES

13. Development Permit Required 14. Development Permit Not Required 15. Application for Development Permit 16. Application for Home Occupation 17. Permitted Use Applications

18. Discretionary Use Applications 19. Application for Unlisted Proposed Use 20. Development Agreements 21. Application Decisions 22. Temporary Use & Development Approvals 23. Development Permits & Notices 24. Environmental Review

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PART IV – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES

13. Development Permit Required Except as otherwise provided for in Section 14 Development Permit NOT required, no development shall be commenced or continued within the County unless a development permit has been issued, the development permit has not expired and the development is in accordance with the terms and conditions of a development permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw. 14. Development Permit Not Required (1) A Development Permit is not required with respect to the following developments and/or uses unless specifically excluded in a Land Use District or Direct Control Bylaw, but such developments shall otherwise comply with the provisions of this Bylaw such as setbacks and must be carried out or performed in accordance with all other applicable legislation, regulations and bylaws: (a) Those uses and developments exempt under the Act and regulations thereto. (b) The carrying out of works of maintenance or repair to any building provided that such works do not include structural alterations or major works of renovation. (c) The creation and maintenance of all shelterbelts greater than 10.6 m (35 ft.) from the right of way of a local road, 41.1 m (135 ft.) from the right of way of a highway, and 30.5 m (100 ft.) from an intersection. (d) The completion of a building which was lawfully approved whether or not it was under construction at the date of this Bylaw enactment, provided the building: i. is completed within twelve (12) months from the date this Bylaw comes into full force and effect; and ii. is completed in accordance with any development permit issued for it. (e) The use of a building referenced in Section 14(1)(d) for the purpose for which construction was started. (f) The construction, maintenance and/or repair of public works, services or utilities carried out by or on behalf of federal, provincial or municipal government authorities. (g) The construction, maintenance and repair of private walkways, pathways, driveways and similar works on privately owned property. Approval from the County is required for access onto a municipal road. (h) The use of a building or part thereof as any official temporary use in connection with a federal, provincial, or municipal election, referendum, census, or plebiscite. (i) The construction of temporary federal, provincial, or municipal work camps.

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(j) The construction of a movable accessory building or structure less than 2.0 m (6.5 ft.) high and not more than 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) in floor area, excluding a deck. (k) In the Agricultural District (A), an accessory structure/building less than 18.58 m2 (200 ft2), grain bins, and/or silos. Note: All structures must meet the required setbacks in the Agriculture District so as not to interfere with County road maintenance/ expansion and sightlines. (l) The erection of a satellite dish, light standard, or flagpole and structures less than 4.5 m (15 ft.) in height from grade, when located and sited on a parcel containing a single detached dwelling, duplex or manufactured home, in accordance with the accessory building setback provisions. (m) The installation of a single wind turbine which is roof mounted or on a tower less than 12.2 m (40 ft.) in height, in the Agricultural District. (n) Signage in accordance with Section 75, Signs NOT requiring a development permit. (o) Ornamental pond means a man-made water feature where its value is decorative. (p) Dugouts do not require a development permit prior to construction. Notwithstanding any other provision in this bylaw, dugouts must be set back a minimum of 15.2 m (50 ft.) from any side or rear property line and a minimum 30.5 m (100 ft.) from any road right-of-way. All side slopes should not exceed a slope of 3:1 on all four sides. (2) In all districts, excluding the Agriculture District, a development permit is not required for the erection or construction of gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure less than 0.9 m (3 ft.) in height in front yards and less than 1.8 m (6 ft.) in side and rear yards, except on Corner Parcels or where abutting on a road used by vehicular traffic where they must meet the regulations set out for Corner Parcels in Section 34. (3) In the Agricultural District, a development permit is not required for the erection or construction of any gates, open fences (non-opaque), walls, or other means of enclosure less than 2.7 m (9 ft.) in height provided that such gates, fences, walls, or other means of enclosure do not impede sight lines of vehicular traffic on roads meeting regulations set out for Corner Parcels in Section 34. 15. Application for Development Permit (1) An application for a development permit shall be made to the Development Authority, in writing on a form prescribed by the Development Officer and shall be accompanied by: (a) One (1) copy of a fully dimensioned, scaled site plan, indicating: i. existing parcel(s) dimensions and area; ii. proposed parcel(s) dimensions and area (if applicable);

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iii. location of all the existing and proposed buildings, structures, wells, and septic tanks and fields; iv. the location of all existing and proposed registered easements or rights-of- way; v. existing and proposed site access; vi. north arrow, scale and date of drawing with the site plan; vii. any reserve lands provided (if applicable); viii. watercourses; ix. water bodies including dugouts and dams; x. ravines; xi. slopes in excess of 15%; xii. where applicable, existing and proposed approaches, driveways, parking and loading areas, abutting streets, avenues and lanes, and surface drainage patterns; and xiii. where applicable, the location of abandoned and proposed wells, septic tanks, disposal fields, culverts and crossings, for structures of greater than 47 m2 (500 ft.2). (b) Floor plans, elevations, and cross sections if required by the Development Authority; (c) A current Certificate of Title no older than one month from the date of application; (d) A statement of uses; (e) If the applicant is not the registered owner, a statement of the applicant’s interest in the land accompanied by the written consent of the registered owner(s); (f) The estimated commencement and completion dates; (g) The estimated cost of the project or contract price; (h) A non-refundable development permit administration fee, as established by in the Master Rates Bylaw; (i) Any other plans and information the Development Authority may deem necessary to properly evaluate the proposed development, which may include, but not be limited to: i. a plan of survey prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor ii. topography; iii. soil characteristics; iv. potential for flooding, subsidence or erosion;

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v. legal description of subject property and all abutting properties; vi. identification of all drainage courses and/or the proposed storm water drainage plan; vii. landscape plan; viii. site grades, the front, rear and side yards, and landscaped areas ix. location and access to garbage pick-up; x. sign location and details; xi. the design and location of sidewalks, patios, playgrounds, and other similar features; xii. schedule showing area of site, building floor area, number of units, number of parking and loading spaces and a calculation of Lot Coverage and floor space ratio; xiii. existing and proposed services (public or private systems location); xiv. a Storm Water Management Study, prepared by a qualified professional, describing how storm water runoff will be managed, in terms of both runoff rates and volumes and water quality, its potential for flooding, subsidence and/or erosion; xv. the availability and adequacy of municipal services which, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, may include fire protection (water model), education services, student transportation, and police protection; xvi. a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, conducted in accordance with the Canadian Standards Association, where the potential for prior contamination of a site exists. Follow-up assessments and remedies may be required based on the results of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment; xvii. the need to maintain an adequate separation distance between different or incompatible land uses. A plan outlining a buffering or interface treatment to minimize impacts of commercial and industrial land uses on neighboring land uses may be required. A Noise Attenuation Study, conducted by a qualified professional, may be required. The separation distance shall be as prescribed by the Development Authority, recognizing the type and magnitude of both the proposed development and surrounding land uses; and xviii. the necessity/requirement of a detailed Geotechnical Engineering Study, prepared by a qualified professional, for development on lands that may be prone to flooding, erosion, slope stability or other hazard risk that confirms that the site is suitable for the proposed development and

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describing any measures to be taken to safeguard the proposed development. (2) The Development Authority may refuse to accept an application for a development permit where the information required by Section 15(1) has not been supplied or where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the quality of the material supplied is inadequate to properly evaluate the application. (3) The Development Authority may consider an application and render a decision without all of the information required by Section 15(1) if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, a decision on the application can reasonably be made without such information. (4) In addition to the development permit application requirements in Section 15(1), the Development Officer, Development Authority, and/or Council may require additional information deemed necessary to evaluate the application, which may include the following: (a) A statement describing how relevant statutory and non-statutory plans such as the Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans and Inter- Municipal Plans, have been considered and affect the application and this Bylaw; (b) Preparation and approval of supporting plans such as Area Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment Plans, and Outline Plans in accordance with municipal policy at the discretion of the Development Authority; and (c) Any technical studies. (5) If the proposed development or land use is located within an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA), as identified in the Kneehill County Environmentally Significant Areas Final Report (February 2010), or as amended from time to time, the Development Authority will determine if the proposed land use or development requires a full or basic environmental review, or neither (see Section 24). 16. Application for a Home Occupation (1) An application for a Home Occupation development permit shall be made to the Development Authority and shall include the following: (a) A detailed description of the business, including the types of operations or activities that will take place at the site; (b) The detailed description of the materials, equipment and/or vehicles that will be used, where they will be stored on site and, if stored outside, what screening will be provided from the road and neighbors; (c) The number of resident and non-resident employees visiting or working at the property; (d) The number of anticipated business visits per day to the property; (e) The number of parking spaces on the property; and

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(f) Other measures that will be undertaken to avoid potential nuisance effects for neighbors. (2) All development permits issued for discretionary home occupations shall be revocable at any time by the Municipal Planning Commission if in its opinion, the use is or has become detrimental to the amenities of the neighborhood. (3) The Development Authority may issue a temporary use permit for a home occupation. (4) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. See Section 54 for regulations specific to Home Occupations. 17. Permitted Use Applications (1) Upon receipt of a completed application for a development permit for a permitted use in any district, other than a Direct Control District, the Development Officer shall approve, with or without conditions, an application for a permitted use where the proposed development conforms to this Bylaw, the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, and statutory plans and may require: (a) The applicant to enter into a development agreement or an interim agreement, which shall form part of such a development permit and may be required to be registered by caveat against the title to the site at the Land Titles Office, to do any or all of the following: i. to construct or pay for the construction of a road required to give access to the development; ii. to construct, or pay for the construction of: a. a pedestrian walkway system to serve the development; b. pedestrian walkways to connect the pedestrian walkway system serving the development with a pedestrian walkway system that serves or is proposed to serve an adjacent development, or both; iii. to install or pay for the installation of public utilities, other than telecommunications systems or works, that are necessary to serve the development; iv. to construct or pay for the construction of: a. off-street or other parking facilities; and b. loading and unloading facilities; (b) The provision of utilities including, but not limited to, water, electric power, wastewater, storm sewer, natural gas, cable, or any one or more of them, including payment of the cost of installation or construction of any such utility or facility by the applicant; (c) The provision of vehicular and pedestrian access from public roads and trails, on- site vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, loading, landscaping or

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drainage, or any one or more of these matters, including payment of the costs of installation or constructing any such facility by the applicant; (d) The payment of any applicable off-site levy or redevelopment levy; (e) Any measures to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Land Use Bylaw or any other statutory plan adopted by the County; (f) Easements and/or encroachment agreements; (g) The provision of a real property report to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; (h) The provision of security, acceptable to the County, to ensure compliance with this Bylaw, a development permit, an agreement under this clause and/or a statutory plan, which security may include, but is not limited to, an irrevocable letter of credit or cash to ensure the terms of the permit are carried out; (i) Time periods stipulating completion of development; and (j) Any measures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial and/or other municipal legislation and approvals. (2) Upon receipt of a completed application for a development permit for a permitted use in any District, other than a Direct Control District, that does not conform to the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw, the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, and statutory plans, the Development Authority: (a) May refuse the application stating the reasons for refusal; or (b) May approve the application subject to conditions to ensure that the application conforms to the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw, the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, and statutory plans; or (c) May approve the application, subject to those regulations of this Bylaw that pertain to an application for a permitted use, if in the opinion of the Development Authority, the proposed development: i. would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighborhood; or ii. would not materially interfere with or affect the use enjoyment or value of the neighboring sites; and iii. conforms to the use prescribed for that land or building in the Land Use Bylaw; and iv. would not require a variance of any minimum or maximum standard within the district in excess of 10%.

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(1) Upon receipt of a completed application for a discretionary use in any District other than a Direct Control District, the Municipal Planning Commission, at its discretion, may approve the application for a discretionary use subject to conditions listed under Section 17(1) and any conditions that the Development Authority may deem appropriate to ensure compatibility with the amenities of the neighborhood and the use, enjoyment and value of neighboring parcels of land, including, but not limited to the following: (a) Limiting the time of operation including hours of the day, days of the week, or parts of the year; (b) Specifying the period of time during which the development may continue; (c) Limiting the number of patrons; (d) Requiring attenuation or mitigation of noise or any other nuisances that may be generated by the proposed development; (e) Regarding the location, character and appearance of buildings; (f) Regarding mitigations recommended by an environmental assessment; and (g) Regarding the grading of the site or such other matters as are necessary to protect the site from other developments or to protect other developments from the site; (2) For a discretionary use in any District other than a Direct Control District, the Municipal Planning Commission, in its discretion, may refuse an application for a discretionary use permit stating the reasons for its refusal. 19. Application for an Unlisted Proposed Use Where the proposed use is not listed in a land use district, the Development Authority or the Municipal Planning Commission may consider it to be so listed if, in their opinion, it is sufficiently similar in character and purpose to a listed use. 20. Development Agreement (1) The Municipality may register a caveat pursuant to the provisions of the Land Titles Act and the Municipal Government Act in respect of an agreement under this Section against the Certificate of Title for the land that is the subject of the development, which said caveat shall be discharged when the agreement has been complied with.

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(2) The Municipal Planning Commission may require conditions consistent with Section 17(1) or any other conditions as deemed appropriate. The applicant may be required to enter into an agreement to construct or pay for the construction of public roadways or parking facilities, to install or pay for the installation of utilities and/or to pay an off-site levy imposed by Bylaw. This may involve the applicant posting security with respect to the development and paying for construction, where the development requires a road or traffic infrastructure improvement specifically to accommodate the development. The applicant for a development permit may be required to provide dust control adjacent to existing residences located on roads impacted by the development. The Municipal Planning Commission may require that commercial vehicular traffic be limited to certain roads when gaining access to and from a site. 21. Application Decisions (1) In the case where an application for a development permit has been refused pursuant to this Section of the Bylaw or ultimately after appeal, the submission of another application for a permit on the same parcel and for the same or similar use of land by the same or any other applicant may not be accepted by the Development Authority for at least six (6) months after the date of the final decision unless, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the reasons for refusal have been adequately addressed or circumstances of the application have changed significantly. (2) If a decision is not made on a development permit application within forty (40) days after its receipt by the Development Authority, the applicant may deem it to be refused at the end of the 40-day period, unless the applicant for a development permit enters into an agreement with the Development Authority to extend the 40 day period. The 40-day time-period begins when the application may reasonably be deemed complete as per Section 15. (3) Where the Municipality is requested to provide comments on a Real Property Report (RPR) with respect to legally established or non-conforming development, the Development Authority may state whether a development is conforming, non- conforming, or legally non-conforming based on: (a) A Real Property Report (RPR) that has been prepared not more than three (3) years prior to the date of the application. Two (2) original copies of the RPR to be provided; (b) An affidavit is required stating that nothing has changed in that time; and (c) A current Certificate of Title.

22. Temporary Use & Development Approvals (1) Where a proposed development is for a discretionary use, the Development Authority may issue a temporary development permit for that development if: (a) the proposed development is of a temporary nature; or

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(b) The Development Authority wishes to ensure that the development authorized by the permit will cease by a specified date or will not be ongoing indefinitely. (2) Temporary use applications shall be subject to the following conditions: (a) The applicant or developer is liable for any costs involved in the cessation or removal of any development at the expiration of the permitted period; (b) The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require the applicant to submit an irrevocable letter of credit or other acceptable form of security guaranteeing the cessation or removal of the temporary use; and (c) Any other conditions as deemed necessary, including a development agreement. (3) Unless otherwise specified on the face of the development permit or in the conditions of development approval, if the development or use authorized by a development permit is not commenced and diligently pursued within twelve (12) months from the effective date of the permit, such permit approval ceases and the permit itself is deemed void, expired and without effect. (4) A temporary development permit may be renewed prior to the expiration/expiry date, upon application to the Development Authority, provided that no changes have been made to the original application. The development shall not be continued after expiration of the development permit and prior to renewal of the development permit, unless the Development Authority has agreed to allow it to continue during the processing of the renewal application. (5) When a permit for a temporary use expires, a new application is required. Such application shall be dealt with as a new application and there shall be no obligation to approve it on the basis that a previous permit had been issued. (6) Upon expiration of a temporary development permit, the development or use thereby authorized shall cease to be continued. All uses and/or buildings, structures, equipment, and things erected, placed upon or used in or upon lands or buildings in connection with the development shall be removed within 120 days from the lands or buildings upon, or in which the development was being carried out. The County is not liable for any costs involved in the cessation or removal of the development at the expiration of the time period stated in the permit. Held security will be released upon completion of an inspection by the County, certifying that the temporary use has been removed. 23. Development Permits & Notices (1) Any decision by the Development Authority on a development permit application shall be given in writing to the applicant. (2) If an application is conditionally approved or refused by the Development Authority, the notice of decision shall contain the conditions imposed as part of the approval or the reasons for the refusal.

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(3) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the granting of a development permit shall: (a) Indicate only that the development to which the permit relates is authorized in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw and shall in no way relieve or excuse any person from complying with this or any other bylaws, order and regulations affecting such works; and (b) Be without prejudice to the Development Authority’s rights to refuse any other permit or approval that may be required of it in respect of the development by this or any other bylaw. (4) A development permit shall come into effect fourteen (14) days after the date of the issue of the Notice of Decision, as described in Section 23(6) of this Bylaw, unless an appeal is made to the subdivision and development appeal board. Any development commenced prior to the development permit coming into effect, is done solely at the risk of the applicant. (5) If an appeal is made, pursuant to Part V of this Bylaw, a development permit shall not come into effect until the appeal has been determined and the permit may be modified or nullified thereby. (6) When a permit has been granted, the Development Authority shall: (a) Notify in writing all registered owners of land who in the opinion of the Development Authority may be affected and/or; (b) The applicant shall post a notice of the decision conspicuously on the property for which the application has been made; and/or (c) Publish a notice of the decision in a newspaper circulating in the Municipality stating the legal description of the land on which the development was approved, the land use approved, and the procedure for any appeals; and (7) If the development authorized by a permit is not commenced within twelve (12) months from the effective date, or carried out with reasonable diligence, the permit approval ceases and the permit itself is deemed void, expired and without effect, unless an extension to this period has been granted by the Development Authority. 24. Environmental Review (1) The following requirements of this regulation may be applied by the Development Authority prior to approving any development on lands located within an Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) as identified in the Kneehill County Environmentally Significant Areas Final Report (February 2010), and any updates thereto. (a) Recommendations for impact mitigation resulting from the approved environmental review shall be applied and adhered to as a condition of the development permit.

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(b) Where provincial or federal statute requires environmental reporting, such reporting may be combined with County requirements for simplicity. (c) A qualified environmental professional must undertake both basic reviews and full reviews. Both types of reviews must specifically answer these three questions: i. What are the environmental features of importance in the area potentially impacted by the proposed development or land use? ii. What are the reasonably foreseeable impacts on those environmental features of importance by the proposed development? iii. What actions or strategies are recommended to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts? (d) A full environmental review shall be required for proposed land uses or developments inside ESAs that are considered to have a high likelihood of having detrimental impacts on environmental features of importance. Full environmental reviews will include a field-based environmental impact and mitigation report undertaken during the season appropriate to observe the ecological functions of concern. Where more than one trigger below activates an environmental review, the review shall consider all triggers in a cumulative fashion. These reviews are required for: i. All developments requiring a land use re-designation or an Area Structure Plan prior to third reading; or ii. New applications, or expansions of 10% or greater on existing applications, for: a. Abattoir b. Any development that contains a component of Hazardous/Noxious Uses c. Compost Facility d. Destruction or alteration of 10,000 m2 or more of Riparian Area e. Gas Bar f. Golf Course g. Medical Marijuana Production Facilities h. Natural Resource Extractive Industry i. Recreational, Major j. Recreational Resort k. Waste Management Facility, Major l. Wind Energy Conversion System m. Wrecking Yard

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iii. Any application that the Development Authority has reason to believe warrants a full review, for cause. (e) A basic environmental review may be required for proposed land uses or developments inside ESAs that are considered to have a moderate likelihood of having detrimental impacts on environmental features of importance. Basic environmental reviews do not include a field-based environmental impact and mitigation report. Where more than one trigger below activates an environmental review, the review shall consider all triggers in a cumulative fashion. These reviews are required for: i. New applications, or expansions of 10% or greater on existing applications, for: a. Agricultural Processing b. Airstrip c. Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rentals d. Country Recreational Lodge e. Destruction or alteration of between 2,500 m2 and 10,000 m2 or more of riparian area f. Home Occupation, Major g. Intensive Vegetative Operation h. Outdoor Storage Facility i. Recreation Area j. Recreational, Minor k. Recycling Collection Point l. Recycling Depot m. Waste Management Facility, Minor ii. Any application that the Development Authority has reason to believe warrants a basic review, for cause. (f) The following proposed land uses or developments inside environmentally significant areas are considered to have a very low likelihood of having detrimental impacts on environmental features of importance. An environmental review is not required for the following types of development: a. Accessory building b. Dwelling Unit c. Addition to a Dwelling Unit or Accessory building d. Home Occupation, Minor

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(g) The applicant shall enter into an agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Development Authority containing such terms as the Development Authority deems necessary to ensure the provisions of this section of the Bylaw are enforceable and complied with, and which agreement shall be registered by way of caveat upon the title to the land at the full expense of the landowner.

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PART V – APPEAL PROCEDURE

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PART V – DEVELOPMENT APPEAL PROCESS

25. Appeal Procedure (1) An appeal may be made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, in accordance with the Act, if the Development Authority: (a) Fails or refuses to issue a development permit to a person within forty (40) days of receipt of the completed application (see Section 21) or fails to issue a decision on a subdivision application within sixty (60) days of receipt of the application, or such time longer granted by the applicant in writing; (b) Issues a development permit or approves a subdivision subject to conditions; or (c) Issues an order under the Act and Part VI of this Bylaw. (2) The person applying for the permit or affected by the order, under Section 25(1), or any other person affected by an order, decision or a development permit may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. (3) Notwithstanding Section 25(1) and (2) no appeal lies in respect of the issuance of a development permit for a permitted use unless the provisions of the Land Use Bylaw were relaxed, varied or misinterpreted. (4) An appeal shall be made by serving a written notice of appeal to the secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after: (a) The date on which the applicant is notified, or (b) The date on which the notice was advertised or posted in accordance with this Bylaw or as required by the Act. (5) The written notice shall provide the reason(s) for the appeal. (6) In accordance with the Act, there is no appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on a decision made by Council with respect to a development permit application in respect of a Direct Control District. 26. Court of Appeal (1) The appeals hearing procedures shall be conducted according to the Procedural Bylaw #1707 and amendments thereto. (2) Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal on a question of jurisdiction or law with respect to: (a) A decision of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; or (b) The Municipal Government Board on a decision of an appeal under the Act, an inter-municipal dispute of the Act or a subdivision appeal.

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(3) An application for leave to appeal pursuant to Section 26(2) must be filed with the Court of Appeal within thirty (30) days after the issue of the decision sought to be appealed, and notice of the application must be given to: (a) Kneehill County; Municipal Government Board or the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; and (b) Any other person(s) that the Judge directs.

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PART VI – ENFORCEMENT

27. Contravention 28. Prohibitions

29. Non-Compliance 30. Stop Orders 31. Offences & Penalties

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PART VI - ENFORCEMENT

27. Contravention (1) Pursuant to the Act, the Designated Officer may enforce the provisions of the Act, the conditions of a development permit and this Bylaw. Enforcement may be by written notice of contravention, written stop order notice, or any other authorized action to ensure compliance. (2) This section shall not prevent any Enforcement Officer from issuing a violation ticket requiring a court appearance of the defendant, pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, or from issuing a Stop Order in lieu of or in addition to issuing a violation ticket in accordance with Section 31 of this Bylaw. 28. Prohibition (1) No person shall contravene or permit a contravention of this Bylaw. No person shall commence or undertake a development, use, or sign that is not in compliance with this Bylaw. (2) No person shall contravene a condition of a permit issued under this Bylaw. (3) No person shall authorize or conduct any development that is at variance with the description, specifications or plans that formed the basis for the issuance of a development permit. No person shall modify any description, specifications, or plans that formed the basis for the issuance of any permit by a Development Authority. 29. Non-Compliance (1) If, after a development permit has been issued, the Development Authority becomes aware that: (a) The application for the development contains a misrepresentation; (b) Facts concerning the application or the development were not disclosed which should have been disclosed at the time the application was considered; (c) The development permit was issued in error; (d) The application was cancelled by way of written notice from the applicant; and/or (e) If the condition(s) imposed in the development permit have not been complied with, the Development Authority may cancel, suspend, or modify as considered appropriate, the development permit by notice, in writing, to the holder of the permit.

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30. Stop Orders (1) Pursuant to the Act, the Designated Officer may by written notice order the registered owner, the person in possession of the land or buildings or the person responsible for the contravention, or all or any of them to: (a) Stop the development or use of the land or buildings in whole or in part as directed by the notice; (b) Demolish, remove, replace the development or landscaping; or (c) Take such other measures as are specified in the notice so that the development or use of the land or buildings is in accordance with the Act, a development permit, subdivision approval, or this Bylaw as the case may be, within the time specified by the notice. (2) Pursuant to the Act, the order shall specify a deadline for compliance and: (a) State a time within which the development or use must comply with the order; and/or (b) State that if the development or use does not comply with the order within the specified time, the County will take the action or measure at the expense of the Person(s) named. (3) Pursuant to the Act, if the person(s) named fail to comply with the order of the Development Authority, a Designated Officer and/or Enforcement Officer may enter on the land or building and take any action necessary to carry out the order. (4) The County may register a caveat, under the Land Titles Act, against the certificate of title for the land that is subject to the order. The caveat will be discharged when the order has been complied with to the satisfaction of the County. (5) The County’s costs of carrying out any actions required for compliance may be added to the tax roll of the land subject to the order. 31. Offences & Penalties (1) Development Permit applications submitted after development has commenced, as determined by the Development Authority, shall be subject to penalties as per Section 31(7). These infractions may include, but are not limited to, site preparation, construction of buildings, etc. (2) Enforcement action may be taken when there are indications of: (a) A failure to comply with a development permit approval or conditions forming part thereof; (b) A failure to comply with an order under sections and provisions of the Municipal Government Act (MGA).

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(c) A failure to comply with a decision of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; (d) Obstruction or hindrance of any person exercising or performing their powers under this Bylaw; or (e) Use of land in a manner contrary to the provisions of this Bylaw. (3) A person or persons who contravene or fail to comply with any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is: a. Liable, upon summary conviction, to the specified penalty set out in Section 31(7); b. Notwithstanding Section 31(7)., where no penalty is specified for an offence, liable to the following fines: a. First offence - $250.00 b. Second offence - $500.00 c. Third and subsequent offences - $1,000.00

(4) In the event of a default of payment of any penalty, the person(s) may be subject to imprisonment for up to six (6) months. (5) Where it is reasonably believed that any provisions of this Bylaw have been contravened, in addition to any other remedy at law, the Enforcement Officer may: a. Serve upon those accused of such contravention, a violation ticket in accordance with Section 31(3) or Section 31(7) where payment of the penalty amount is accepted in lieu of prosecution for the offence; or b. Serve upon those accused of such contravention, a violation ticket in accordance with the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, where payment of the penalty may be accepted in lieu of prosecution, or where those accused of such contravention are required to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment. c. Notify those accused of such contravention that payment of a penalty made to the County or the Provincial Court of Alberta shall constitute an acceptance of a guilty plea and a conviction for the offence. (6) Any person who contravenes the same provision of this Bylaw after the date of the first conviction is liable to the specified penalties for such second, third or subsequent offence charges.

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(7) Specified Penalties for Offences under the Land Use Bylaw:

Offence First Second Third Offence or Offence Offence subsequent offence Fail to obtain a Double $1000.00 $1500.00 Development Permit Application Fee Fail to comply with $500.00 $1000.00 $1500.00 Development Permit/ Development Permit conditions *Unsightly properties $250.00 $500.00 $1000.00 Exceed maximum number $150.00 $250.00 $500.00 of livestock

Unauthorized Signs $150.00 $250.00 $500.00

*Unsightly as defined by the Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 1630 and amendments there to.

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PART VII – GENERAL LAND USE

REGULATIONS

32. Uses Permitted in All Land Use Designations 33. Accessory Buildings & Structures 34. Corner Parcel & Site Triangles 35. Dwelling Units Per Lot 36. Development Near Water 37. Floodplain Development 38. Hazard Lands 39. Height of Buildings & Structures 40. Livestock Allotted per Acre on Parcels 20 acres or less 41. Projections into Setbacks 42. Relocation of Buildings or Structures 43. Rural Industrial District 44. Residential & Industrial Uses Adjacent 45. Site Development 46. Topographic Features

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32. Uses Permitted in All Land Use Designations (1) The following Uses are permitted in all Land Use Designations: (a) Public Utility; (b) Road; (c) Highway; and (d) Park 33. Accessory Buildings & Structures (1) Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in front or exterior side yards except in the Agriculture District. (2) Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located on an easement or right-of- way. (3) Accessory buildings and structures shall be separated from principal structures a minimum of 0.9 m (3 ft.), measured from the eaves of the Accessory building to the eaves of the Principal building. (4) Accessory buildings and structures shall not be used as a dwelling or contain bedrooms or sleeping facilities unless it is within the Agricultural district and has been approved by the Development Authority. (5) An Accessory building or structure may be erected only after a Principal building has been completed on the same Lot unless it’s an Agricultural building used solely for extensive agricultural use within the Agriculture District. (6) Where a building or structure on a Lot shares an integrated roof structure with the Principal building on the Lot and has not more than 9.5 m (31.2 ft.) between their closest exterior walls, it is part of the Principal building and is not an Accessory building. (7) A Portable Storage Container may be considered as an Accessory building to be used for storage purposes only in accordance with Section 61. 34. Corner Parcel & Sight Triangle

(1) On a corner parcel within a Hamlet, no wall, fence, shrub, tree, hedge or other such object shall be allowed at a height greater than 0.9 m (3 ft.) above the lowest street grade within the Sight Triangle formed by the boundaries of the site common with the street abutting them and a straight line connecting points of each of the said boundaries of a distance of 7.0 m (23 ft.) from the point where they intersect.

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Sight Triangle a, b > 7.0 m; c < 0.9 m

(2) On corner parcels contigous to a highway or road, the Alberta Transportation “Minimum Site Triangle” Design Guidelines shall apply. (3) Notwithstanding Section 34(1), standard fencing as permitted by Section 69 may be permitted within the identified sight triangle so long as it does not form a visual barrier for sightlines. 35. Dwelling Units Per Lot (1) Unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw, the maximum number of Dwelling Units permitted per Lot is one. (2) Notwithstanding Section 35(1), where supported by the Development Authority an additional dwelling unit may be considered in an Agricultural District having a lot area of at least 8.09 ha (20 acres). 36. Development Near Water (1) Unless permitted in an Area Structure Plan, no part of any building shall be developed within 38.1 m (125 ft.) of a river, lake, stream, or other permanent water body. (2) Notwithstanding Section 36(1), the Development Authority may require additional reports to be submitted by a qualified professional/engineer to help determine the setback distance. The setback may be reduced if supported by a report submitted by a qualified professional/ engineer. 37. Floodplain Development (1) Where a portion of a parcel is outside the 1:100 year floodplain, a Development Permit application shall be accompanied by the following information to ensure development is outside the floodplain: (a) Elevation of the site as prepared by a qualified surveyor or engineer; (b) Proposed elevation of main floor of residential buildings as prepared by a qualified surveyor or engineer; and (c) A statement and/or analysis, which demonstrates the suitability of the development to the site as compared to other locations on the Parcel.

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(2) Notwithstanding Section 37(1), no new development or the expansion of existing development shall be allowed within the 1:100 year floodplain of any watercourse or water body as determined by Alberta Environment and Parks. 38. Hazard Lands (1) Development on Hazard Lands, Environmentally Significant Areas, and other natural, environmental and historical resource lands may require additional information prior to approval, which may include, but not be limited to: (a) Environmental Impact Assessment (b) Geotechnical Engineering Study (c) Biophysical Assessment (d) Historical Impact Assessment (e) Potential for flooding, subsidence or erosion (f) Any other plans and information the Development Authority may deem necessary 39. Height of Buildings & Structures (1) Any of the following structures may exceed the maximum Height regulations of this Bylaw: (g) Chimney or fire wall; (h) Place of worship spire, belfry, steeple, dome, cupola; (i) Communication towers, antennas or masts; (j) Transmission towers; (k) Utility poles; (l) Mechanical appurtenances constituting not more than 10 percent of the total roof area of a building provided that the appurtenance is screened; (m) Elevator housing, mechanical skylight, ventilating fan; (n) Flagpoles for federal, provincial or municipal flags; and (o) Farm silos for the storage of agriculture products. 40. Livestock Allotted per Acre on Parcels 20 Acres or less The following regulations apply to livestock allotment on parcels of 8.09 ha (20 acres) or less: (a) Table 1: Number of Animals Allotted per acre

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Number of Animals per Animal Type one (1) Acre. Cow or Steer (over one year of age) 1 Horse, Donkey, Mule, or Ass (over one year of age) 1 Swine (excluding wild boar) 1 Calves (up to one year of age) 2 Equine yearling (up to one year of age) 2 Llama 2 Alpaca or miniature horse or donkey 3 Ostrich 3 Sheep or Goats 3 Ducks, Turkeys, Pheasants, geese, or similar fowl 10 Chickens 15 Rabbits or similar species 20 (b) All animals and livestock shall be solely for the private use of the residents. (c) Other specific species of animals not included in Table 1 may be considered at the discretion of the Development Authority. (d) All animals shall be contained on the landowner’s property to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (e) All parcels of land on which livestock are kept may be required to provide a plan to manage manure to reduce odor and to ensure no runoff onto adjacent lands, riparian areas, or to a watercourse. (f) The Table is not to be considered a cumulative allowance of all of the noted livestock types per acre. (g) Anyone wishing to exceed the number of livestock per acre must apply for a Livestock Development Permit accompanied by a Manure Management Plan. 41. Projections Into Setbacks (1) No building or structure other than the following shall be located in the Setbacks required in this Bylaw: (a) Chimneys, cornices, leaders, eaves, gutters, pilasters, belt courses, sills, bay windows and similar features provided such projections do not exceed 0.6 m (2 ft.) measured horizontally; (b) Fencing and retaining walls subject to the regulations of this Bylaw; (c) Unenclosed verandas, “Deck” , “Balcony”, “Porch” or steps, eaves, canopies and awnings may project into a required Setback provided such projections do not exceed 1.5 m (5 ft.) in the case of a front yard or an exterior side yard; 0.6 m (2 ft.) in the case of an interior side yard ; or 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) in the case of a rear yard;

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(d) Ramps providing an accessible route for individuals with disabilities must be constructed in accordance with the Alberta Building Code; and (e) Utilities, cisterns, storage tanks, underground parking and similar structures constructed entirely beneath the surface of the ground provided such underground projections are covered by sufficient soil depth to accommodate landscaping and/or are hard surfaces to accommodate access needs. 42. Relocation of Buildings or Structures (1) Except as otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, no person shall relocate a building or structure, or portion thereof, onto a parcel without first obtaining a development permit for the Moved-in Building or structure. The Moved-in Building or structure shall comply with the appropriate land use district regulations. (2) Before considering any application for a Moved-in Building and in addition to the requirements of Section 15, the Development Authority shall require a development permit application that includes: (a) Recent color photographs of all elevations including additions; (b) A statement from a certified Safety Codes Officer confirming the age, size, structural condition and integrity of the building to be moved by a certified safety codes officer; and (c) Documentation from a certified safety code officer that the building meets the requirements of the Safety Codes Act or, or if it does not, how the building will be brought up to these standards. (3) As a condition of issuing a development permit approval for a Moved-in Building, the Development Authority may require a letter of undertaking (agreement) and the posting of security in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit or cash, in the amount of the total estimated costs to relocate the building, to be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit and the building being moved on site. This security will ensure that any required modifications to the design, construction, siting, finishing and cladding of the relocated building are completed. (4) The conditions shall be completed within one year of the issuance of the development permit or as determined by the Development Authority. (5) The security will be released once all the conditions have been completed by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, and are met within the time frame as set out in the development permit.

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(6) Upon expiry of the development permit, the Development Authority will inspect the site to determine compliance. If the required work has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, administration may use the security to have the work completed and bring the building into compliance as per recommendation by the Development Authority. 43. Rural Industrial Development (1) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located within a reasonable distance of: (a) A highway to which the planned use or park has access; or (b) A railway to which the park has access, or both. (c) Industrial uses will be limited to 1 or 2 lots (2) Rural industrial parks minimum density of 3 or more lots must be included in an approved Area Structure Plan. (3) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located and designed so as not to create conflicts with adjacent or surrounding land uses through unsightly appearance, emission of noise or pollutants, creation of dust or similar disturbances. (4) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall not locate on lands having a potential for flooding, erosion, subsidence, steep slopes or otherwise containing adverse physical features. (5) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall have adequate wastewater disposal systems and available water supplies as required by appropriate authorities. 44. Residential & Industrial Uses Adjacent (1) In considering subdivision or development permit applications for residential uses adjacent to existing industrial developments or industrial uses adjacent to existing residential developments, the Development Authority may impose conditions addressing: (a) Provision of proper services and access to the site, (b) Screening, aesthetics and landscaping, (c) Control of signage, (d) Noise control, (e) A development agreement, with the need to provide security, and (f) Any other issue deemed necessary by the Development Authority.

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45. Site Development (1) The design, siting, external finish, architectural appearance and landscaping generally of all buildings, including any accessory buildings or structures and signs and any reconstruction, shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. 46. Topographic Features Figure 1 illustrates the terms used in this subsection. (1) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply: “Bench” means a plateau or level slope (less than 15%) occurring between the brink of one slope and the toe of another. “Brink of Slope” means the point where a slope begins to fall off steeper than 20%. “Escarpment” means a river valley wall, typically up to 91 m (300 ft.) high. “Escarpment Protrusion” means the projection of the brink of an escarpment slope by a least 30.5 m (100 ft.) into a valley. “Height of Slope” means the point where a slope begins to rise steeper than 20%. “Toe of Slope” means the transition line between the slope where the grades exceed 15% and the adjacent lowland area where the grade is less than 15%. (2) Slopes (a) For isolated land projections such as hummocks and buttes, slopes greater than 20% shall not be developed unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (b) For isolated land projections such as hummocks and buttes, slopes greater than 15% and less than 20%, any proposed development may require special engineering or other treatment. (c) If isolated land projections require leveling: i. the Development Authority may require a contour plan or engineering study; ii. the resulting slopes shall not exceed 20%; and iii. the contours, leveling, compacting and other engineering and environmental aspects shall be satisfactory to the Development Authority. (3) Escarpment protrusions (a) Escarpment protrusions wider than 91 m (300 ft.) at their widest point shall not be removed. (b) All Escarpment Protrusions that are removed or leveled must result in grades where the protrusion formerly existed of not greater than 15%, not including the adjoining escarpment wall.

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(c) A maximum slope of 33% shall result for Escarpment lands where protrusions are removed or leveled (i.e. for the escarpment wall formed by the cut of the former protrusion).

Figure 1: Topographic Features – Perspective View

Figure 2: Topographic Features – Elevation

(4) Setbacks from Toes of Slopes (a) Unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority, setbacks from toes of slopes shall be the greater of: i. 9.1 m (30 ft.) where the Height of Slope is less than 6.1 m (20 ft.);

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ii. one-third the slope height, where the Height of Slope exceeds 30.5 m (100 ft.). (5) Setbacks from Brink of Slopes (a) Unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority, setbacks from brinks of slopes shall be: i. 12.2 m (40 ft.), where the Height of Slope is less than 6.1 m (20 ft.); ii. two (2) times the Height of Slope, where the Height of Slope is between 6.1 m (20 ft.) and 22.8 m (75 ft.) iii. 45.7 m (150 ft.), where the Height of Slope is greater than 22.8 m (75 ft.). iv. For the purposes of this Section the Height of Slope shall be measured from the toe of the slope to the Brink of Slope. (6) Setbacks from benches (a) Unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority, Section 45(4) and (5) apply for benches using the following. i. the slope above the bench to determine the set-back from the toe, and ii. the slope below the bench to determine the set-back from the brink of slope.

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PART VIII – SPECIFIC USE

REGULATIONS

47. Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems 48. Auxiliary Dwelling Unit

49. Bed & Breakfast Establishments

50. Campgrounds

51. Drainage 52. Dugouts & Man-made Water Features 53. Geothermal Energy Systems 54. Hamlet Regulations 55. Home Occupations 56. Housing, Garden Suites 57. Housing, Manufactured – Type 1 (Modular) 58. Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 (Mobile) 59. Indoor Riding Arena, Private

60. Kennel Regulations

61. Medical Marijuana Production Facilities

62. Portable Storage Containers 63. Solar Energy 64. Stripping, Excavation, Extraction & Grading 65. Vehicle & Construction Materials Storage 66. Wind Energy Conversion Systems 67. Work Camp 68. Wrecking Yard (Auto & Equipment Wreckage Site)

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47. Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems (1) Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems shall require a Development Permit application which shall include the following information where applicable: (a) The Manufacturers specifications indicating: (i) The rated DC output in kilowatts (ii) Safety features and sound characteristics (iii) Type and material used (iv) Certification mark as per Alberta STANDATA LEG-ECR2, if applicable (2) Any ground-mounted alternative or renewable energy systems shall be located and screened, to the extent possible, by land forms, natural vegetation or other means to minimize its visual impact on adjacent residences, public roads, trails or other public areas. (3) Upon abandonment or termination of any alternative or renewable energy system’s use, the entire facility and all components associated with the system, including towers or support structures, shall be removed and the site restored to its pre- construction condition. (4) All plumbing, reservoirs, pumps and other equipment associated with solar or geothermal heating or cooling systems shall require plumbing, electrical and building permits as required and must meet all applicable provincial plumbing, electrical and building code and any other municipal requirements (5) Alternative & Renewable Energy Systems can be applied to grid-connected or standalone configurations in agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial and standalone energy solution applications. 48. Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (1) Auxiliary Dwelling Units, where permitted in this Bylaw as an Accessory use, shall comply with the following regulations: (a) Auxiliary Dwelling Units shall be limited to one (1) within a Principal Housing, Single-Detached. (b) Auxiliary Dwelling Units are not permitted in a Housing, Single-Detached that is used as a Boarding or Lodging House or a Bed and Breakfast Establishment. (c) Auxiliary Dwelling Units shall occupy no more than 92.9 m2 (1000 ft.2). (d) Auxiliary Dwelling Units must meet Alberta Building Code standards.

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49. Bed & Breakfast Establishments (1) The operation of a Bed and Breakfast Establishment shall be Accessory to the Principal use of an owner-occupied dwelling. (2) The Development Authority may permit a Bed and Breakfast Establishment only if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it complies with the following regulations: (a) Minimal exterior modification of the structure or grounds may be made only if such changes are compatible with the character of the area or neighborhood. (b) A Bed and Breakfast Establishment is not permitted in a Housing, Single-Detached that is also used as a Boarding or Lodging House. (c) Parking regulations shall be in accordance with Section 70 Parking Requirements. (d) Signage for a Bed and Breakfast Establishment shall be in accordance with Section 82. 50. Campgrounds (1) A site plan shall be required by the Development Authority as a condition of development approval. (2) In determining the appropriateness and suitability of a site for a proposed campground development, the Development Authority shall consider such factors as accessibility, compatibility with adjacent land uses, environmental sensitivity, fire hazard, and physical suitability/serviceability of the site itself. (3) A campground shall be developed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (4) Roads leading to a proposed campground may be required as a condition of development approval, to be brought into a condition necessary to sustain the volume and type of traffic to be generated by the proposed campground. (5) Any campground development shall meet all applicable provincial and federal regulations. (6) Only commercially designed and manufactured skirting is permitted on recreational vehicles that are permanent. (7) Any campground development shall be limited to one Dwelling Unit per development site for Housing, Employee, which may include a Housing, Single-Detached, or a Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 or Type 2. A second dwelling unit for Housing, Employee may be considered as a discretionary use. (8) Notwithstanding Section 49(7), Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 or Type 2 are not permitted in a campground. (9) Park Models may be considered as a discretionary use.

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51. Drainage (1) At the discretion of the Development Authority, the applicant shall be required to grade a Parcel in such a manner that all surface water will drain from the building site to any existing or proposed storm sewer system. (2) At least 2% slope (2 cm vertically for every 1 m horizontally) must be maintained to provide positive drainage away from dwellings and accessory buildings. (3) Parcels within Hamlets or multi-parcel subdivisions shall be graded so storm water does not drain on to any adjoining property. (4) The Development Authority, at their discretion, may establish parcel and building elevations if it is believed that drainage from existing elevations will affect neighboring parcels. (5) No development shall alter the natural drainage course without the consent of Alberta Environment, the County, and the affected parties. 52. Dugout & Man Made Water Features (1) A development permit is required for the construction of Man-Made Water Features except where exempt under Section 14 of this Bylaw. (2) Man-Made Water Features include but are not limited to: ornamental ponds, dugouts, large fishponds, or storm water ponds. The Development Authority may impose fencing requirements on any Man-Made Water Feature it deems necessary for safety concerns. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, Man-Made Water Features shall meet the following conditions: (a) Man-Made Water Features shall have a minimum Setback of 15.24 m (50.0 ft.) from a side or rear Property Line; (b) Man-Made Water Features shall have a minimum Setback 30.5 m (100 ft.) from any road right-of-way; (c) All side slopes shall not exceed a slope of 3:1 on all four sides. These requirements also apply to the construction of large fishponds on acreages or agricultural parcels. (d) Dugouts are not permitted inside of Hamlet boundaries. 53. Geothermal Energy Systems (1) Geothermal installations must be stamped by a qualified Professional Engineer registered under the “Engineering, Geological, or Geophysical Professions Act” of the Province of Alberta or have the system and installer certified by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) or other future governing body having jurisdiction with the Province of Alberta.

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(2) Geothermal installations must comply with CSA-C448 and subsequent amendments. Exceptions may be allowed, at the discretion of the Development Authority, provided that documented proof be provided that shows that the exception meets or exceeds the CSA-C448 standard. (3) All Geothermal systems installed within the County shall be Closed Loop systems. Open Loop systems are not allowed. (4) Heat-transfer fluids used within a geothermal system shall be of the most environmentally friendly type available at the time of installation such as propylene glycol. In no case may an ethylene glycol based fluid be used nor shall any flammable or combustible agent such as methanol, ethanol, natural gas or propane be used. 54. Hamlet Regulations (1) The expansion of Hamlets shall be limited to lesser productive agricultural lands wherever possible and shall only be permitted if it can be demonstrated infill development is not suitable. (2) Residential lots or smallholdings located in Hamlets shall not be considered or construed to be country residential Parcels. (3) Commercial Kennels shall not be permitted in any Hamlet district. (4) Livestock shall not be maintained or kept at any density on parcels of land within any Hamlet District. (5) Burning of refuse, garbage, compost and other materials are not permitted within any Hamlet District. (6) No new parcel of land shall be designated as Hamlet general district and no existing parcel of land shall be re-designated Hamlet general district. (7) No new or existing parcel of land shall be zoned or rezoned EX-Hamlet district unless the subject parcel is located in an existing Hamlet as listed within the Land Use Bylaw at the time of introduction of the EX-Hamlet district and the existing Hamlet has been deemed by Council to no longer have Hamlet status. 55. Home Occupations (1) A development permit is required for all minor and major home occupations in the County. (See Section 16) (2) Any home occupation is to be operated as a secondary use to the Principal residential use. (3) In agricultural districts, a home occupation shall be confined to the residence or farmyard site. (4) The permanent residents of the property shall be engaged in a major home occupation. No more than three off site employees shall be permitted to be engaged in a home occupation, Major.

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(5) No persons other than permanent residents of the property shall be engaged in a minor home occupation. (6) A home occupation shall not interfere with the rights of adjacent landowners to the quiet and private enjoyment of their property and the home occupation shall not adversely affect the amenities of the surrounding area. (7) A home occupation shall not include any use or operation which will cause or create a nuisance by way of dust, noise, smell, smoke, vibrations, heat, or intense light sources that is detectable beyond the property boundary, or excessive traffic or of an objectionable nature, in the opinion of the Development Authority. (8) In Hamlets, a home occupation shall be confined to the residence or accessory buildings and be subordinate to the Principal use as a residence and shall be limited to those uses which do not impact adjacent properties. Outside storage of materials, goods or equipment is not permitted. (9) The Development Authority, if it deems appropriate, may allow materials, goods, or equipment to be stored on the site provided the storage of such is contained entirely within a Dwelling Unit (home occupation, minor), an enclosed accessory building (home occupation, major) , or otherwise screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and does not present a fire or health hazard. (10)A home occupation, major in an Agricultural District may contain outdoor storage of any materials, heavy vehicles, equipment and/or pipes, however it is restricted to 20% of the total parcel size or an area, within the subject Agriculture parcel, of 1 hectare (2.5 ac) whichever is the lesser (excluding any access road required to access the same). (11)Food trucks must have permission of the landowner and/or tenant for the operation, coordination and cooperation with other organizational groups. No parking on public access roadways without permission. Garbage collection, containment and disposal must be provided for the function. (12)A home occupation shall not include the use or storage of toxic, explosive or radioactive materials. (13)A home occupation may be required, at the discretion of the Development Authority, to provide parking requirements in accordance with this Bylaw. (14)A home occupation shall comply with all applicable Provincial and Federal legislation and regulations including but not limited to the Safety Codes Act, the Alberta Building Code, and the Alberta Private Sewage Disposal Systems Regulation. (15)Any Major Home Occupation with outdoor storage: (a) Shall screen the outdoor storage area at the discretion of and to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; and

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(b) May be required to landscape and screen the area in accordance to requirements in Light Industrial and Industrial Districts of this Bylaw, at the discretion of the Development Authority. (16)Any intensification of use for a home occupation, shall all require a new development permit. Should the Development Authority consider an application for intensification as potentially generating a nuisance, the business may be required to relocate to more suitable non-agricultural lands or apply for a re-designation of the land to a district suitable for the use. 56. Housing, Garden Suite (1) A garden suite will be allowed in the Agriculture District if the applicant has one of the following housing types: Housing, Single Detached; Housing, Manufactured – Type 1; or Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 (2) Only one garden suite per lot is allowed. (3) All garden suites must meet safety codes and will require a building permit. (4) A garden suite cannot be located on property that already has an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit. (5) A garden suite will need adequate water and wastewater services either through a shared or individual system. (6) A garden suite will be a standalone unit and cannot be attached to the primary residence. (7) A garden suite will have its own municipal address. (8) The floor area of a garden suite will be more than 46.4 m2 (500 ft.2) less than 74.3 m2 (800 ft.2) the primary residence. (9) The garden suite should be located in close proximity to the residential home: (a) It can be a maximum of 12.2 m (40 ft.) from the primary residence. (b) It can be a minimum of 3 m (10 ft.) from the primary residence. (10)A garden suite must remain on the lot with the primary residence and will not be considered for a separate subdivision. 57. Housing, Manufactured – Type 1 (Modular Home) (1) The external appearance of Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 units must be acceptable to the Development Authority having regard to compatibility with other buildings in the vicinity, must be CSA approved and must have: (a) A roof surface of wood or asphalt shingles, clay or concrete tiles, slates or wood shakes; (b) A maximum length to width ratio of 3:1;

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(c) A minimum width of 4.27 m (14 ft.); and (2) All Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 shall be placed on a permanent foundation in accordance with Alberta Building Codes. (3) The undercarriage of each Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 unit shall be completely screened from view by skirting within 60 days of placement of the unit; and (4) Any application for a development permit to locate a used Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 unit shall include recent color photographs of all elevations (i.e. front, side and rear views) including additions. (5) A Housing, Manufactured – Type 1 of an age of 20 years or older will be considered a discretionary use and may be required to upgrade the exterior finish to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The Manufactured Home District is exempt from Section 56(5) (6) A Housing, Manufactured – Type 1 over 35 years of age will be prohibited. 58. Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 (Mobile Homes) (1) The external appearance of Housing, Manufactured - Type 12 units must be acceptable to the Development Authority having regard to compatibility with other buildings in the vicinity, must be CSA approved and must have: (a) A roof surface of wood or asphalt shingles, clay or concrete tiles, slates or wood shakes; (b) A maximum length to width ratio of 3:1; (c) A minimum width of 4.27 m (14 ft.); and (2) All Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 shall be placed on a permanent foundation in accordance with Alberta Building Codes. (3) The undercarriage of each Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 unit shall be completely screened from view by skirting within 60 days of placement of the unit. (4) All Accessory structures such as steps, patios, porches, additions, skirting and storage facilities shall be factory prefabricated or of a quality equivalent thereto, so that design and construction will complement the Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 unit. Additions to a Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 unit shall have skirting equivalent to that of the existing unit. All Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 units shall be provided with steps and landings to all entrances within 30 days of their placement. (5) Any application for a development permit to locate a used Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 unit shall include recent color photographs of all elevations (i.e. front, side and rear views) including additions.

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(6) A Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 of an age of 20 years or older will be considered a discretionary use and may be required to upgrade the exterior finish to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The Manufacture Home District is exempt from Section 57(6). (7) A Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 over 35 years of age will be prohibited. 59. Indoor Riding Arena, Private (1) A Riding Arena, Private shall be subordinate to the lot which may be Agricultural or residential in nature. (2) A Riding Arena, Private shall be used solely by the occupants of the residence and/or by not more than four (4) non-resident users per day in addition to the residents. (3) The Development Authority may require a manure management plan as a condition of development permit. 60. Kennel Regulations (1) An Animal Shelter, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Hospital, or Commercial Kennel may need to provide soundproofing pens, rooms, exercise runs, or holding stalls to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (2) An Animal Shelter, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Hospital, or Commercial Kennel facility shall meet public health regulations, be kept in a manner satisfactory to the health regulatory authority and is required to obtain any other permits, authorizations and approvals. (3) Commercial Kennel, including any outdoor runs or exercise areas shall be located a minimum of 76.2 m (250 ft.) from any neighbouring homes. (4) Commercial Kennel, including any outdoor runs or exercise areas may be required to be visually screened from existing dwellings on adjoining parcels to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (5) All exterior exercise areas (runs) shall be enclosed with a fence acceptable to the Development Authority with a minimum Height of 1.8 m (6 ft.). (6) All exterior exercise areas (runs) shall be sited behind the Principal building. (7) The Development Authority may regulate the hours that the animals are allowed outdoors. 61. Medical Marijuana Production Facilities (1) A development permit is required. (2) A medical marijuana production facility shall operate only under applicable Federal licensing. Proof of valid Federal licensing and the activities as approved thereunder shall be provided to the Development Authority. (3) All licensed processes and functions shall be fully enclosed within a building(s).

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(4) No odor, smoke or air borne particles inherent to the nature of operations shall be determinable beyond the legal boundaries of the Parcel. (5) An applicant shall demonstrate the ability to comply with municipal water allotments or prove a licensed source of water: a) water modeling may be required. (6) Landscaping and screening shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (7) The Development Authority may impose the following conditions pertaining to a medical marijuana production facility: (a) Setbacks from roads, residential uses, and other developments; (b) Delivery route requirements and location of access to the lands; and (c) Provision of a waste management plan, completed by a qualified environmental engineering professional that includes detail on: i. the incineration of waste products and airborne emissions, including odour; ii. the quantity and characteristics of liquid and waste material discharged by the facility; and iii. the method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and waste material. 62. Portable Storage Containers (1) On a Lot designated Agriculture, Commercial or Industrial and larger than 20 acres, any number of Portable Storage Containers of any size are permitted provided they meet the minimum Setback requirements for that Land Use District. (2) On a lot designated Agriculture 8.09 ha (20 acres) or less, one portable storage container of any size per 1.6 ha (4 acres) is permitted provided they meet the minimum Setback requirements for that Land Use District. Less than 1.6 ha (4 acres) may have one (1) portable storage container of any size provided it meets the minimum setback requirements. Portable storage containers increasing the density per acre will require Municipal Planning Commission consideration. (3) In all other designated Residential districts, one (1) Portable Storage Container, no larger than 6.1 m (20 ft.) in length and 3.0 m (10 ft.) in width, is permitted provided it meets the minimum Setback requirements for that Land Use District. (4) The exterior finish should match or compliment the exterior finish of the Principal building or be screened from view to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.

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63. Solar Energy Systems (1) Applications for solar energy systems with ground-mounted arrays ground mounted solar panels/projects will only be considered in lands zoned Agriculture (A), Country Residential (CR), Light Industrial (LI), Industrial (I), Local Rural Commercial (LRC), Highway Commercial (HWY-C), Recreational (R) and Hamlet Industrial (HI). (2) Solar energy systems with ground-mounted arrays solar panels and associated equipment that covers a total area of less than 9.3 m2 (100 ft.2) will not require a development permit but they will still need to meet setbacks for the district. (3) Solar arrays may be installed on the roof of any building or may be ground mounted in a rear or side yard. (4) Approval from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and any other provincial or federal agency or utility company is required prior to the operation of any grid- connected solar energy system the ground mounted solar panels/project as required. (5) In no way may a solar energy system with a ground-mounted arraysolar panel/project to unduly interfere or effect the enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels. (6) The Development Authority may require the applicant to provide a Basic Environmental Review to be prepared by a qualified professional. (7) If the solar energy system with a ground-mounted array panel/project is decommissioned, the applicant is required to return the project location to the same or better land capability it had before the project started. For example, top soil, altered drainage systems, or compacted soil resulting from construction, operation, or decommissioning of the site should be mitigated. A decommissioning and or mitigation plan may be required. (8) If a solar array panels are being mounted on a tower/pole, the applicant will have to adhere to the height requirements of the applicable district as stated in the Bylaw. (9) There shall be no aboveground portion of an alternative energy structure located in a front or side yard, with the exception of a solar array panels being ground mounted in a side yard, provided the structure complies with the minimum side yard setback requirements of the District. (10)A solar array panel that is mounted on a wall may project a maximum of: (a) 1.5 m (5 ft.) from the surface of that wall, when the wall is facing a rear lot line; and (b) in all other cases, 0.6 m (2 ft.) from the surface of that wall. (11)If a roof mounted solar array panel requires raising of the top of the array panel for solar alignment, the top of the array panel shall not project above the highest roofline by more than 0.3 metres (1 ft.) (12)Safety code permits are required.

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64. Stripping, Filling, Excavation, Extraction & Grading (1) A development permit application for site stripping, filling, excavation, extraction, grading and/or re-contouring (including construction of artificial water bodies and Dugouts) shall include the following information: (a) Location and dimensions of the proposed disturbed area on the lot; (b) Existing land use; (c) Existing conditions of the land including topography, vegetation, surface drainage patterns, and water courses; (d) Type of excavation, stripping or grading proposed, showing elevations and cross- sections, and the effect on existing drainage patterns; and (e) The proposed timing and phasing program. (2 The Development Authority may also require the following additional information: (a) A plan showing land reclamation proposals, where applicable, upon the eventual completion of the operation; (b) The costs required to reclaim the property; (c) Proposed access and hauling activities; and (d) A written explanation of the precautions to be taken to ensure minimal dust and environmental disturbance. (3) In considering whether to approve lot grading the Development Authority may have due regard for: (a) The general purpose of the district in which the site is located and the future use of the site as proposed in a reclamation plan; (b) The provisions of the Municipal Development Plan and any relevant statutory plans; (c) A statement of the effect on water courses and drainage patterns; (d) Any Geotechnical Report; (e) Conservation of designated historical resources; (f) Environmentally sensitive areas; (g) Conditions related to dust control and weed control; (h) Conservation of water courses, maintenance of positive drainage, and potential drainage effects on adjacent or nearby properties; and (i) The safety and the potential nuisance effect on adjacent properties.

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(4) Where, in the process of development, areas require leveling, filling or grading, the topsoil shall be removed before work commences, stockpiled and must be replaced following the completion of the work, unless specifically permitted in a development permit. (5) The placing or storage of fill may be allowed in any land use district, providing: (a) A development permit has been issued for that use; (b) The fill does not contain construction rubble or any hazardous substances; and (c) A reclamation plan, satisfactory to the County, has been prepared for the site. (6) As required by the Development Authority, the undeveloped portion of a site, excluding park areas, driveways, outdoor storage and service areas must be graded. (7) Stripping of vegetation or grading shall be done in a manner, which will minimize soil erosion by ensuring that the extent of the disturbed area and the duration of its exposure are minimized. (8) The proposed building grade shall, to the extent practical, retain the natural contour of the land, minimize the necessity to use retaining walls, and ensure positive drainage to appropriate receiving watercourses. (9) Borrow pit areas Notwithstanding any other provision in this Bylaw, the excavation of borrow areas may be allowed as a discretionary use in any land use district providing: (a) A development permit has been issued for that use; (b) The excavated material is used as fill in a development within another site and the development is fully approved by that County authority; (c) The maximum area of excavation does exceed 8.0 hectares (19.76 acres), the maximum material to be removed from the site is 40,000 cubic meters (52,318 cubic yards) and the excavated material does not contain sand or gravel; (d) There is no negative impact on water flows to or from adjacent lands; (e) A reclamation plan satisfactory to the Development Authority has been prepared for the site, with the reclamation financially secured in favor of the County; and (f) The time from commencement of excavation to completion of reclamation does not exceed 120 days. 65. Vehicle & Construction Materials Storage (1) Exterior storage or parking of a Derelict Motor Vehicle for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days is prohibited in all residential districts and districts where the land is used primarily for residential purposes.

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(2) No person maintaining more than one recreation vehicle or more than two (2) motor vehicles in a residential district shall allow them to be kept in a manner which, in the opinion of the Development Authority is unsightly or tends to adversely affect the amenities of the district. (3) Exterior storage of any object or chattel which in the opinion of the Development Authority is unsightly or adversely affects amenities of the County is prohibited in all districts. (4) Exterior excavation, storage or accumulation of material required during the construction stage is prohibited in residential districts unless all necessary safety measures are undertaken; the owner of such materials or excavations assumes full responsibility to ensure the situation does not prevail any longer than reasonably necessary to complete a particular stage of construction work. (5) Storage of materials used in construction of a development is prohibited in any Land Use District beyond the period necessary for the completion of the development, which is determined by the Development Authority. 66. Wind Energy Conversion Systems For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply: • "Blade" means an element of a WECS rotor that forms an aerodynamic surface to extract energy from the wind. • "Blade Clearance" means the minimum distance from grade to the bottom of the rotor’s arc. • "Grade for WECS" means the elevation of the finished ground surface at the completion of the building or structure, excluding minor variances. • "Horizontal Axis Rotor" means a WECS where the rotor is mounted on an axis parallel to the earth’s surface. • "Rotor’s Arc" means the total path traveled by a WECS’ blade. • "Total Tower Height" means the height of the tower from grade to the furthest vertical extension of the rotor. • "Tower" means the structure that supports the rotor or other energy collection device of the WECS above the ground. • "Vertical Axis Rotor" means a WECS where the rotor is mounted on an axis perpendicular to the earth’s surface. • "Wind Energy Conversion System" (WECS) means an aggregation of parts, including the base, supporting structure, tower, generator, rotor, blades, etc., in such configuration as necessary to convert wind energy into mechanical or electrical energy.

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(1) The intent of the following procedures and standards is to provide for the development of wind energy conversion systems (WECS) in a manner that minimizes impacts on both the environment and resident/landowners within Kneehill County. (2) Development Standards for a Wind Energy Conversion System. (a) Minimum Setbacks: i. A WECS shall be located so that the outside of the Rotor’s Arc is a minimum of 7.6 m (25 ft.) from the vertical projection of the parcel boundary. ii. A WECS shall be located a distance of at least 0.8 km (0.5 miles) from a dwelling not belonging to the owner of the land on which the WECS is located. iii. All other buildings: as per the respective district requirements. iv. Road allowances: as per the respective district requirements. (b) Minimum Blade Clearance is 7.6 m (25 ft.). (c) Tower access shall be protected by means acceptable to the Development Authority and may include such things as a locked fence and anti-climbing devices. (d) Subject to the requirements of any other federal or provincial regulation the WECS shall have a non-reflective, matte finish in a color satisfactory to the Development Authority. (e) All power lines on the WECS site shall be underground unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (3) Approval Process for a Wind Energy Conversion System. (a) All development permit applications for a WECS shall be accompanied by: i. A scaled site plan showing existing features and development, the location of the proposed WECS, related facilities, and access roads; ii. A visual representation of the proposed WECS including scaled elevations and digital representations; iii. An Impact Assessment (IA), shall be required by the Development Authority to address things such as visual impacts, noise, and nuisance; iv. A Decommissioning Plan outlining how the WECS site will be reclaimed after it discontinues producing power; and v. Any other information that the Development Authority determines is pertinent to the decision making process.

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(b) Prior to making a decision on a development permit application, the Development Authority may require the applicant to provide an opportunity for the general public to view and comment on the proposal. At the discretion of the Development Authority, the consultation may consist of a public meeting and/or mail-outs to residents / landowners. The Development Authority will determine all details concerning notification, advertising, and the format for gathering public input. (c) In addition to public consultation, the Development Authority may refer the application to any agency or stakeholder it determines may be affected by the proposal. (4) A private Wind Energy Conversion System may be considered as a discretionary use in any Land Use District. 67. Work Camp (1) Federal, provincial, or municipal work camps do not require a development permit. Any other permits, licenses or authorizations required shall be obtained and any federal, provincial and municipal legislation must be adhered to at all times. (2) A development permit for a temporary work camp may be issued for up two (2) years. The development permit shall be reviewed annually by the Development Authority to determine compliance with the conditions of the development permit. The development permit may be terminated after one (1) year if found to not be in compliance with the conditions of the development permit. (3) An application for a development permit for a work camp must provide the following information to the satisfaction of the Development Authority: (a) Type and purpose of the camp; (b) Adjacent land uses; (c) A comprehensive site plan including, total area of the camp, camp boundary lines, building locations, sizes, and uses, access location, driveways, parking and landscaping; (d) Detailed building plans, including the type and number of rooms, and building elevations; (e) Detailed servicing plan including drainage and grading; (f) The start date for development, date of occupancy, and camp removal date; (g) Reclamation measures for the land once the camp has been removed; and (h) Letters of support from the adjacent land owners or residents if required by the Development Authority. (5) As a condition of approval, the Development Authority may include the following conditions:

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(a) Requirement for County road upgrading (if required) or entering into a road use agreement with respect to impact on the roadway used to provide access to the camp, such as dust control and other matters; (b) Requirements to limit noise to certain hours and days (generally 7 am to 11 pm), with the exception of generator noise, which must be mitigated by shielding or other method when it may be detrimental to an adjacent property; (c) Requirement to maintain any existing natural buffers (trees, etc.); and (d) Requirement to mitigate traffic impact by using vans or buses for transporting workers to and from job sites or urban areas. 68. Wrecking Yard (Auto & Equipment Wreckage Site) (1) Wrecking Yards shall be located at least 800 m (0.5 miles) from any existing adjacent residence (except that of the owner). (2) Wrecking Yards shall have a minimum storage area of 2.02 ha (5.0 acres) and a maximum storage area of 4.04 ha (10 acres), and must be completely fenced and screened by a type of fence approved by the Development Authority to a height of 2.4 m (8.0 ft.). (3) All vehicles within a Wrecking Yard shall be stored within the enclosure and maintenance of the site shall be in accordance with any standards deemed necessary by the Development Authority.

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PART IX – LANDSCAPING, FENCING & SCREENING

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69. Landscaping Requirements (1) The Development Authority may require that landscaping and/or screening is provided in conjunction with any development, and is addressed as part of the Development Permit application. The intent of landscaping and screening is to contribute to a reasonable standard of appearance for developments, to provide a positive overall image for the County. (2) Landscaping and screening requirements may be applied to commercial and industrial uses. (3) Garbage and waste material must be stored in weather and animal proof containers and screened from adjacent sites and public thoroughfares. (4) On Corner Parcels, Setbacks for landscaping and fencing must be in accordance with Section 34. (5) Prior to issuing a development permit the Development Authority may require submission of a detailed landscape plan to a standard satisfactory to the Development Authority, outlining at a minimum the following: (a) The location of the trees and shrubs to be planted, including distance between trees and the anticipated full growth radius at maturity; (b) The number of trees and shrubs to be planted; and (c) The common name of the trees and shrubs to be planted. 70. Shelterbelts & Fences (1) All trees, hedges, shrubs forming a shelterbelt or solid fences (including chain link fences with solid slats that may create visual barrier) shall be located no closer than: (a) 41.1 m (135 ft.) from a primary highway right-of-way; and (b) 10.7 m (35 ft.) from a County road right-of-way with the exception of an intersection where the required setback shall be 30.5 m (100 ft.) unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (2) Except as otherwise specifically stated in this Bylaw: (a) No fence shall exceed 1.8 m (6 ft.) in Height , except: i. Livestock fencing constructed with wire mesh in agricultural districts which may not exceed 2.4 m (8 ft.) in Height; and ii. Wrecking Yard fencing which may not exceed 2.4 m (8 ft.) in Height;

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(b) No fence situated in the Yard, Front of any residential or commercial designated Lot shall exceed a Height of 0.9 m (3 ft.) unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (c) No fence shall use barbed wire except in agricultural and industrial districts; and (d) No fence shall use razor wire in any district except as required by provincial and federal regulations. (e) Screening as a visual barrier, may be required by the Development Authority as a condition of a development permit.

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PART X – PARKING PROVISIONS

71. Parking Requirements 72. Road Approaches

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71. Parking Requirements

(1) The number of off-street parking spaces for any development shall be according to requirements set out in each applicable land use district. (2) For multiple use sites, parking requirements shall be based on the calculation of parking required for each individual use. (3) A parking space shall not be less than 3.0 m (10 ft.) wide and 5.5 m (18 ft.) long and 16.7 m2 (180 ft. 2) in area.

Category of Use Minimum Parking Requirement • Agriculture District None beyond the requirement for residential dwelling units.

• Agriculture Business 1 per 93 m2 (1000 ft2) of Building Gross Floor Area including packaging, District processing or retail sales Buildings.

• Country Residential None beyond the requirement for residential dwelling units. District • Hamlet Residential None beyond the requirement for residential dwelling units. District • EX-Hamlet • Auction Mart 5 per 93 m2 (1000 ft.2 )of Building Gross Floor Area • Auction Mart, Livestock • Hamlet Commercial 1 per 93 m2 (1000 ft2) of Building Gross Floor Area District • Hamlet Industrial District • Hamlet General District • Highway 3 per tenant or business or as required by the Development Authority Commercial District • Local Rural Commercial District • Light Industrial District • Industrial District • Recreation District At the discretion of the Development Authority • MH District None beyond the requirement for residential dwelling units.

• Direct Control At the discretion of the Development Authority. District

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Category of Use Minimum Parking Requirement • Place of Worship A minimum of 1 parking space for every 10 seats or 6.0 linear meters of pew or bench, or per 20 m2 (215.3 ft2 ) of floor space used for assembly purposes, whichever is greater. • Community Hall 1 per 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) of Building Gross Floor Area or 1 per every 6 seating spaces, whichever is greater. • Eating and Drinking 1 per four seats and 2 employee parking spaces Establishment • School 2 per elementary or junior high school classroom; 4 per secondary school classroom; 10 per post-secondary classroom. • Hotel 1 per 2 sleeping units • Motel • Bed and Breakfast 1 per guest room Establishment • Boarding or Lodging House • Home Occupation, 1 per non-resident, on-site employee in addition to required residential Major parking • Home Occupation, Minor (1) Guest parking for Housing, Apartment or Housing, Townhouse shall be available at an entrance of the site and shall be clearly identified as guest parking. (2) Guest parking for a Manufactured Home Park shall be located on the site. 72. Road Approaches (1) The Development Authority, in consultation with the County Transportation Department may exercise the right to determine the most suitable access and egress point(s) onto a County road with regards to any subdivision or Development Permit application. (2) As a condition of subdivision or development approval, the Development Authority may require the construction of new approaches, upgrading of existing approaches and/or removal of approaches to achieve the desired long-term planning and transportation objectives of the County.

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PART XI – SIGN REGULATIONS

73. Definitions for Signage 74. General Sign Regulation 75. Prohibited Signs 76. Signs NOT Requiring a Development Permit 77. Signs Requiring a Development Permit 78. Freestanding Signs 79. Fascia or Wall Sign 80. Portable Signs 81. Projecting Signs 82. Temporary Signs 83. Signage for a Bed & Breakfast

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73. Definitions for Signage For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply: “Billboard” means a structure, primarily self-supporting, which is used for the display of general advertising, the subject matter of which is not necessarily related to the use or ownership of the property on which the structure is located. “Building Face” means the total area of the wall of a building. “Copy” means the text, illustrations and symbols that make up the message on a sign. “Fascia Sign” or “Wall Sign” means a sign placed flat and parallel to the face of the building so that no part projects more than one foot from the building. “Freestanding Sign” means a sign on a standard or column permanently attached to the ground and which is not connected in any way to any building or other structure. “Illuminated Sign” means any sign illuminated either directly from a source of light incorporated in or connected with the sign, or indirectly from an artificial source. “Portable Sign” means a sign, excluding A-board and temporary signs that can be carried or transported from one site to another. “Projecting Sign” means a sign, which is attached to a building or structure so that part of the sign projects more than one foot from the face of the building or structure. “Roof Sign” means any sign placed on or over a roof. “Sandwich Board Sign” means a temporary, movable, self-supporting A-shaped sign consisting of two flat surfaces joined at the upper end and resting on the ground. “Sign” means any word, letter, model, picture, symbol, device or representation used as, or which is in the nature of, wholly or in part, an advertisement, announcement or direction. Any structure, or portion thereof, which is used primarily to carry, hold, maintain, support or sustain a sign is construed as being part of the sign, and except as provided for in this Bylaw, is subject to all regulations governing signs. “Sign Area” means the total surface area within the outer periphery of the said sign, and in the case of a sign comprised of individual letters or symbols, shall be calculated as the area of a rectangle enclosing the letters or symbols. Frames and structural members not bearing advertising matter shall not be included in computation of surface area. “Sign Height” means the vertical distance measured from natural grade at the base of the sign to the highest point of such sign.

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“Temporary Sign” means a sign or banner that is not permanently installed or affixed, advertising a product, activity or event on a limited time basis and does not include a portable sign. “Third Party Sign” means a sign, which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment conducted, sold or offered at a location other than the premise on which the sign is located. Excluded from this category shall be sandwich board signs. “Vehicle Sign” means a sign mounted, posted or otherwise adhered on or to a motor vehicle, including but not limited to trailers, Portable Storage Containers, wagons, tractors, and recreational vehicles. 74. General Sign Regulations The following provisions apply to signage that has been, or is to be, placed on privately owned land. (1) Notwithstanding Section75, Signs NOT requiring a development permit, no Sign or Sign structure shall be erected without development permit approval and the prior consent of the registered owner and the occupant of the land in question. (2) Development Permit applications which require signs that do not meet the requirements of Section 14 will submit the necessary fee for sign applications as per the Master Rates Bylaw along with the application for development or use. 1) The process for approval of the sign will be attached to the same decision making process as the main application/use. (3) Alberta Transportation shall be referred to for all development permit applications for Signs proposed to be developed adjacent a Highway. (4) All Signs and Sign structures located on County property shall be kept in a safe, clean and tidy condition and, if not so kept, may be required by resolution of Council to be renovated or removed. (5) All Signs shall be wholly located within the boundaries of the site on which they are located and are not bound by the yard requirement of the district in which it is located, but shall not impede sight lines. (6) No Sign shall project higher than the roofline of the building to which it is attached unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (7) No Signs, billboards or any other advertising structures shall be placed on or affixed to public property without the prior approval of the appropriate public body.

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(8) Adjacent to the Town of Drumheller, there are special regulations to control signage into the Town. Along the south side of Highway No. 9 in the N ½ 21 and the N ½ 22- 28-20-W4M, the only signs that will be permitted are those in the Community Business Signs Program. Alberta Transportation will determine the location of these signs and the construction and installation of the sign structure must adhere to all departmental specifications and regulations. Adjacent to the highway rights-of-way, no private signs will be permitted. (9) Adjacent to the Town of Drumheller in the E ½ 35-28-20-W4M and through Section 26-28-20-W4M, existing private signs will be allowed to remain, subject to Alberta Transportation Guidelines. (10)Failure to obtain a Development Permit for a sign when it is required will result in a fine described in Section 31(7). 75. Prohibited Signs (1) Signs that are not expressly permitted in this Bylaw are prohibited and without restricting or limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following Signs are specifically prohibited: (a) Vehicle Signs. Any Sign on a vehicle or trailer used primarily as a static advertising display, but not if said vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operations of the business. (b) Signs affixed to utility poles or trees. (c) Illuminated Signs are prohibited within residential and agricultural districts. (d) Flashing, intermittent, animated and/or scintillating lights that are visible from a Road or Highway are prohibited. (e) Signs situated within the Sight Triangle must adhere to the provisions of Section 34. (f) No Sign or Sign structure shall be erected where it may interfere with, obstruct or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. (g) No Sign shall be placed on any property without the express permission of the property owner; this includes County-owned property. (h) No Sign shall extend or overhang into a neighboring property, and no Sign shall overhang a public street right-of-way except for an approved canopy, awning, projecting, hanging, or other suspended sign where approved by the Development Authority. (i) No person, owner or tenant shall post a Sign, which contains statements, words or pictures of an obscene or pornographic nature.

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76. Signs NOT Requiring a Development Permit (1) The following Signs may be erected on any land or affixed to the exterior of any building without the need for a development permit: (a) Non-Illuminated Signs for identification, direction or warning, no more than 1.5 m² (16 ft2) in sign area, and limited to two (2) per parcel; (b) Non-Illuminated Signs relating to a person, partnership, or company practicing a profession, business or trade, no more than 1.5 m² (16 ft.²) in sign area, and limited to two (2) per parcel; (c) Non-Illuminated Signs relating to a religious, educational, cultural, recreational club or institution or to a motel or apartment building, no more than 1.5 m² (16 ft.²) in sign area, and limited to two (2) per parcel; (d) Non-Illuminated Signs of local authorities, utility boards or other public or quasi- public bodies; (e) Non-Illuminated Signs offering any residential, commercial, or industrial site for development, sale, lease or rent, provided the sign does not exceed 3.0 m² (32 ft²) in sign area; (f) Non Illuminated Signs associated with municipal, provincial and federal elections; and (g) Signs by a government or government agency. (2) Small Temporary Signs relating to the sale or renting of land, the sale of goods or livestock, the carrying out of building or similar work, or announcement of any local event are exempt from obtaining a development permit provided the following conditions are met: (a) Maximum one (1) Temporary Sign not exceeding a sign area of 3.0 m² (32 ft²); and (b) The Temporary Sign shall be removed by the advertiser within fifteen (15) days of the completion of the event, sale, or works to which such signs relate. 77. Signs Requiring a Development Permit (1) An application for a development permit to structurally alter or erect a Sign that requires a development permit shall be made to the Development Authority and shall include the following: (a) A letter of consent from the registered owner of the land or building upon which the sign will be located; (b) The owner of the Sign; (c) The location of all existing and proposed Signs on the building façade or on a site plan of the parcel indicating the front and side Property Lines, setbacks and distances from existing buildings;

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(d) Two copies of a rendering / illustration of the proposed Sign with dimensions and total Sign Area, height of top and bottom of the Sign above average ground level and thickness of the Sign; (e) Materials, finishes, colors, size of lettering and graphics; (f) Mounting or installation details: the Development Authority may require that a structural drawing be prepared and sealed by a Professional Engineer; (g) Mounting height or clearance to grade; and (h) The appropriate fee as set out in the Master Rates Bylaw and amendments there to. 78. Freestanding Signs (1) Freestanding Signs shall be located on the affected property. (2) Maximum one (1) Freestanding Sign per Lot unless there are multiple businesses, in which case one (1) additional identification or business directory sign shall be permitted. (3) Illuminated Freestanding Signs may be allowed in Commercial and Industrial Districts only. (4) Copy is permitted on both sides of Freestanding Signs, therefore allowing the sign area to be double the permitted Sign Area. (5) The maximum sign area is 1.5 m2 (16 ft2) for Freestanding Signs in Residential Districts, unless it is a Neighborhood Identification sign. (6) The maximum sign area is 3.0 m2 (32 ft2) for Freestanding Signs in the Recreation District. (7) The maximum sign area is 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) for Freestanding Signs in Agricultural Districts. (8) The maximum sign area is 3.0 m2 (32 ft2) for Freestanding Signs in Hamlet Industrial or Commercial Districts. (9) The maximum sign area is 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) for Freestanding Signs in other Industrial or Commercial Districts. (10)The maximum Sign Height is 1.5 m (5 ft.) for Freestanding Signs in residential Districts, unless it is a Neighborhood Identification sign. (11)The maximum Sign Height is 9.5 m (31.2 ft.) for Freestanding Signs in all except residential Districts. (12)Freestanding Signs shall not be located closer than: (a) 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) to a Property Line within any Hamlet district; (b) 10 m (33 ft.) to a Property Line abutting a County road; or

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(c) In accordance with Alberta Transportation’s setback requirements where abutting a highway. 79. Fascia or Wall Signs (1) Fascia Signs may be allowed in all districts but are restricted to the first story of the building in residential and agricultural districts. (2) Maximum one (1) awning, canopy, projecting or Fascia Sign per business frontage unless there are multiple businesses, in which case one (1) additional identification or business directory sign shall be permitted. (3) The maximum Sign Area is 0.6 m2 (6.5 ft2) for Fascia Signs identifying a home occupation, Bed and Breakfast Establishment, or Day Care Facility, Minor in any residential district. (4) The maximum Sign Area is 3.0 m2 (32 ft2) for Fascia Signs in a Recreational District. (5) The maximum Sign Area is 6.0 m2 (64 ft2) for Fascia Signs used in an Agricultural District. (6) The maximum Sign Area, of all Fascia Signs on a building face, is 15 percent of the building face, to which the Sign(s) are affixed, to a maximum of 24 m2 (258 ft.2), in Commercial and Institutional Districts. For mixed-use buildings, only the commercial portion is used for calculating building face. (7) Fascia Signs shall not project more than 0.4 m (1.3 ft.) horizontally from the building face to which it is attached. (8) Illuminated Fascia Signs shall be permitted in Commercial and Industrial Districts only. 80. Portable Signs (1) Portable Signs may be allowed in all districts except residential districts. (2) Maximum one (1) Portable Sign shall be displayed per development site. (3) The Sign Area for a Portable Sign shall be no greater than 3.0 m2 (32 ft2). (4) Portable Signs shall not be located on public property or on a required off-street parking space or a driveway. 81. Projecting Signs (1) Projecting Signs may be allowed in Commercial and Industrial Districts only. (2) Maximum one (1) awning, canopy, projecting or fascia sign per business frontage. (3) Copy is permitted on both sides of Projecting Signs, therefore allowing the Sign Area to be double the permitted Sign Area. (4) The maximum Sign Area is 1.5 m2 (16 ft2) for a Projecting Sign. (5) A Projecting Sign shall have a minimum vertical clearance from grade or, if applicable, a sidewalk, of 2.4 m (8 ft.).

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82. Temporary Signs (1) Large Temporary Signs relating to the sale or renting of land, the sale of goods or livestock, the carrying out of building or similar work, or announcement of any local event must obtain a development permit and meet the following conditions: (a) Maximum two (2) Temporary Signs not exceeding a total Sign Area of 9.0 m² (96 ft.²); (b) Copy is permitted on both sides of the Temporary Sign, therefore allowing Sign Area to be double the permitted Sign Area; (c) The maximum Sign Height shall not exceed 6.1 m (20 ft.); and (d) The Temporary Sign shall be removed by the advertiser within fifteen (15) days of the completion of the event, sale, or works to which such signs relate. 83. Signage for a Bed & Breakfast (1) Each Bed and Breakfast Establishment shall provide one (1) on-site Freestanding Sign for the purpose of identifying the Bed and Breakfast Establishment and shall be regulated in accordance with the following requirements: (a) A sign for a Bed and Breakfast Establishment shall be located within the Yard, Front and must be visible from a public road; and (b) A Sign for a Bed and Breakfast Establishment may be attached to either existing fencing or on independent posts to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.

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PART XII – LAND USE DISTRICTS

84. A – Agriculture District 85. AB – Agriculture Business District 86. CR – Country Residential District 87. HR – Hamlet Residential District 88. HC – Hamlet Commercial District 89. HI – Hamlet Industrial District7 90. HG – Hamlet General District 91. XH – EX-Hamlet District 92. HWY-C – Highway Commercial District 93. LRC – Local Rural Commercial District 94. LI – Light Industrial District 95. I – Industrial District 96. R – Recreation District 97. MH – Manufactured Home District 98. DC – Direct Control District 99. DC1 – Specific Direct Control District 100. DC2 – Specific Direct Control District 101. DC3 – Specific Direct Control District 102. DC4 – Specific Direct Control District

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PART XII – LAND USE DISTRICTS 84. A - Agriculture District Purpose To preserve Better Agricultural Land and to provide areas for the conduct, accommodation, and continuation of a wide-range of agricultural and compatible uses.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Abattoir (b) Agricultural Building (b) Accessory use(s) (c) Agriculture, Extensive (c) Agricultural Processing (d) Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (d) Agricultural Support Services (e) Greenhouse, Private (e) Agricultural Tourism (f) Home Occupation, Minor (f) Airport (g) Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 (g) Airstrip (h) Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 (h) Animal Shelter (i) Housing, Single-Detached (i) Auction Mart (j) Indoor Riding Arena, Private (j) Auction Mart, Livestock (k) Portable Storage Container (k) Bed and Breakfast Establishment (l) Temporary Second Dwelling (l) Boarding or Lodging House (m) Clustered Farm Dwellings (n) Cemetery (o) Commercial Kennel (p) Community Hall (q) Corn Maze (r) Creative Architecture (s) Day Care Facility, Major (t) Day Care Facility, Minor (u) Farm Gate Sales (v) Home Occupation, Major (w) Housing, Cluster (x) Housing, Cluster Farm (y) Housing, Garden Suite (z) Intensive Vegetative Operation (aa) Livestock as per Section 39 (bb) Moved-in Building (cc) Natural Resource Extractive Industry (dd) Office

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Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (ee) Place of Worship (ff) Public or Quasi-public Use (gg) Public Utility Building (hh) Second Dwelling, on parcels greater or equal to 8.09 ha (20 acres) (ii) Sign (jj) Solar Farm (kk) U-Pick (ll) Warehousing (mm) Waste Management Facility, Major (nn) Waste Management Facility, Minor (oo) Wind Energy Conversion System (pp) Work Camp (1) Density (a) Maximum of 5 Lots per quarter section, including the balance of the quarter section, but not including Lots for Public or Quasi-public Use or Public Utility. (b) Only one Dwelling Unit shall be permitted per Lot unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (c) Maximum total area of all subdivided bare parcels from a quarter shall not exceed 6.07 ha (15 acres); exempt from this requirement is a subdivision proposed solely for an existing farmstead. (d) If it’s an undeveloped road, the applicant is required to build the road as part of their subdivision conditions in accordance with Kneehill County standards. (2) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area is 64.7 ha (160 acres) for an Agriculture, Extensive Principal use. Or the largest remaining remnant of a previously subdivided quarter section. (b) When permitted the creation of parcels less than 64.7 ha (160 acres) should not: i. fragment existing farming units; ii. utilize better quality agricultural land; or iii. provide access that would result in unduly severing of the agricultural land. (c) For a bare parcel residential principal use the following lot areas apply: i. Minimum lot area is 0.8 ha (2 acres). ii. Maximum lot area is 2.02 ha (5 acres).

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(d) Subdivision approvals for developed farmsteads shall be a minimum of 0.8 ha (2 acres) and be kept as small as possible while incorporating shelterbelts, ancillary buildings , on-site sewage disposal and water systems and access. (e) Minimum and maximum Lot Areas for all other uses at the discretion of the Development Authority. (f) Subdivisions of lots should not be allowed where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, potential conflicts with adjacent or surrounding land uses would result. (3) Other Regulations (a) Water wells and private sewage treatment and disposal systems that meet current code requirements shall be located on the Parcel they service. (b) Both the proposed Parcel and the remainder Parcel shall have direct legal and physical access to a public road. (4) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 41.1 m (135 ft.) from a Highway. (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 30.5 m (100 ft.) from a local Road. (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (5) Development Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.2) Housing, Single-Detached: (b) Minimum Gross Floor Area for other at the discretion of the Development uses: Authority. (c) Maximum Height for a Dwelling 10.7 m (35 ft.) or 3.5 stories Unit: (d) Housing, Cluster, Farm and Housing, Employee are exempt from (5)(a) & (c) (6) Additional permanent Housing, Single-Detached on Parcels greater than or equal to 8.09 ha (20 Acres) are subject to the following: (a) The Development Authority shall not approve an additional permanent Housing, Single-Detached on parcels less than 8.09 ha (20 acres). (b) All additional permanent Housing, Single-Detached are subject to the requirements of Subsection (4) and (5). (c) On parcels containing greater than or equal to 8.09 ha (20 Acres) the additional permanent housing, single-detached is subject to the following condition:

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i. The permanent housing, single–detached may will be required to tie in to the existing water and sewage systems, utilities, and use existing access roads driveways and approaches existing on the lot. (7) A Development Officer may approve a Temporary Second Dwelling subject to the following: (a) The applicant shall, within one year of occupying the new dwelling, remove, destroy or render uninhabitable the former dwelling located on the Lands to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (b) As a condition of issuing a development permit approval for a Temporary Second Dwelling, the Development Authority may require an irrevocable letter of credit or cash, representing the costs which may be incurred by the County in the event the Owner should breech this agreement and fail to remove, destroy or render uninhabitable the former within one year of occupancy of a new residence. (c) The security will be released once all the conditions have been completed by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, and are met within the time frame as set out in the development permit. (d) Upon expiry of the development permit, the Development Authority will inspect the site to determine compliance. If the required work has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, administration may use the security to have the work completed and bring the building into compliance as per recommendation by the Development Authority. (8) Special Requirements (a) The Development Authority may impose conditions on any development permit to ensure that safe and proper access to the lot(s) is provided. The development permit conditions may also address the control of animals and livestock on lots. (b) Agricultural land, in particular, Canada Land Inventory Capability for Agriculture classifications 1 to 3 shall be encouraged to be preserved for agricultural purposes. (9) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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85. Agriculture Business District

Purpose and Intent

To provide areas where specific agricultural uses for commercial purposes can be accommodated on a smaller scale. Uses within this district further the Municipal Development Plan’s goals of maintaining a rural and agricultural focus for the County through allowing for businesses that are related to agricultural pursuits and are an appropriate adjacent use to agricultural operations.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses Accessory Building Abattoir Agriculture Building Accessory Use(s) Agriculture, Extensive Agriculture Processing Community Garden Agriculture Support Services Culinary Herb production Agriculture Tourism Cut Flower market Brewery/Distillery & Sales Farm Gate Sales Cheese processing Greenhouse, commercial Commercial Aquaculture Market Garden Compost Facility, Commercial U-Pick Corn Maze Honey Processing Housing, Single Detached Intensive Vegetative Operation Landscaping, commercial Livestock (per Sec. 39) Meat production Medicinal Herb production Office Portable Storage Container Public Utility Building Retail Store Riding Arena, Commercial Sign Tree Farm Wool Production

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(1) Density

(a) Maximum of 16.18 ha (40 Acres) per quarter section, including the balance of the quarter section, but not including Lots for Public or Quasi-public Use or Public Utility.

(b) Should be located along highways or well developed roads

(2) Subdivision Regulations

(a) For a bare parcel principal use on arable land and non-arable land the following lot areas apply:

i. Minimum Lot Area is 4.05 ha (10 acres). ii. Maximum Lot Area is 16.18 ha (40 acres).

(b) Subdivision of lots should not be allowed where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, potential conflicts with adjacent or surrounding land uses would result. (3) Siting Regulations (e) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 41.1 m (135 ft.) from a Highway. (f) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 30.5 m (100 ft.) from a local Road. (g) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (h) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (4) Development Regulations (e) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.2) Housing, Single-Detached: (f) Minimum Gross Floor Area for other at the discretion of the Development uses: Authority. (g) Maximum Height for a Dwelling 10.7 m (35 ft.) or 3.5 stories Unit:

(5) When permitted, these parcels should not: i. Fragment existing farming units; ii. Provide access that would result in unduly severing of the agricultural land

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(6) Uses that will largely be contained within a commercial building should be located on marginal or non-arable land when possible

(7) Water wells and private sewage treatment and disposal systems shall be located on the Parcel they service.

(8) Both the proposed Parcel and the remnant Parcel shall have direct legal and physical access to a public road.

(9) Applications to re-designate land to Agriculture Business District will be evaluated on their own merits. Proposals shall be compatible with adjacent uses and agricultural land, in particular Canada Land Inventory classifications 1 to 3, shall be encouraged to be preserved for agricultural purposes. Developers will be required to install services, provide access to the parcel and the parcel must be suitable for adequate water and sewer servicing.

(10) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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86. Country Residential District Purpose The purpose of this district is to provide for residential development at rural densities.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Greenhouse, Private (b) Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (c) Home Occupation, Minor (c) Bed and Breakfast Establishment (d) Housing, Single-Detached (d) Creative Architecture (e) Day Care Facility, Major (f) Day Care Facility, Minor (g) Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 (h) Livestock as per Section 39 (i) Moved-in Building (j) Portable Storage Containers (k) Public or Quasi-public Use (l) Public Utility Building (m) Riding Arena, Private (n) Sign (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: 0.20 ha (0.5 acres) (b) Maximum Lot Area: 1.62 ha (4.0 acres) (c) Density: 5 Country Residential Parcels minimum. (2) Development Regulations (a) Maximum Lot Coverage: Forty (40) percent (b) Maximum Height of a Principal The lesser of 9.5 m (31.2 ft.) or three stories. Building: (c) Maximum Height of an Accessory The lesser of 6.0 m (20 ft.) or two stories. Building: (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 41.0 m (135 ft.) from a Highway. (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 30.5 m (100 ft.) from a local Road. (c) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) from a Property Line for internal Roads in a cluster Development. (d) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (e) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)

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(4) Dwelling Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area: 93 m² (1000 ft²) (5) Special Requirements (a) Accessory buildings and Uses (including satellite dishes) may be erected or placed within the Yard, Front at the discretion of the Development Authority. (b) Holiday Trailer and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Restrictions: i. Not more than two (2) holiday trailers shall be stored or parked on a parcel at one time unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority. (6) Applications to re-designate land to Country Residential District will be evaluated on their own merits. Proposals shall be compatible with adjacent uses and agricultural land, in particular Canada Land Inventory classifications 1 to 3, shall be encouraged to be preserved for agricultural purposes. Developers will be required to install services, provide access to the parcel and the parcel must be suitable for adequate water and sewer servicing. (7) A Tiny House may be considered in the Country Residential District if all the lots in the district are designated for Tiny House development. (8) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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87. Hamlet Residential District Purpose The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for Hamlet residential uses having regard to the essentially rural character of the area.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Accessory use(s) (b) Greenhouse, Private (b) Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (c) Housing, Single-Detached (c) Bed and Breakfast Establishment (d) Boarding or Lodging House (e) Community Hall (f) Day Care Facility, Minor (g) Home Occupation, Minor (h) Housing, Apartment (i) Housing, Duplex (j) Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 (k) Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 (l) Housing, Townhouse (m) Moved-in Building (n) Place of Worship (o) Portable Storage Container (p) Public or Quasi-public Use (q) Public Utility Building (r) School (s) Sign (1) Servicing Regulations Servicing regulations as per Bylaw 1699 Water & Wastewater Services Bylaw, as amended from time to time. (2) Development Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.²) Housing, Single-Detached and Housing, Manufactured: (b) Maximum Lot Coverage: 40%

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(c) Other uses at the discretion of the Development Authority. (3) Siting Regulations (a) Principal Buildings and Structures: (i) Minimum Yard, Front Setback(for new 7.6 m (25 ft.) Construction): (ii) Minimum Yard, Front Setback for other at the discretion of the uses: Development Authority (iii) Minimum Yard, Side Setback (interior): 1.5 m (5 ft.) (iv) Minimum Yard, Side Setback (exterior): 4.6 m (15 ft.) (v) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (vi) Maximum Height: 9.5 m (31.2 ft.) or 3 stories (vii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a)(iii), a Lot having no direct vehicular access to the Yard, Rear shall maintain one Yard, Side Setback of a least 3.0 m (10 ft.). (b) Accessory Buildings and Structures: (i) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (ii) Minimum Yard, Front Setback for at the discretion of the other uses: Development Authority (iii) Minimum Yard, Side Setback (interior): 1.0 m (3 ft.) (iv) Minimum Yard, Side Setback (exterior): 3.0 m (10 ft.) (v) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 1.0 m (3 ft.) (vi) Maximum Height: 4.6 m (15 ft.) (vii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(b)(iii), a Lot having no direct vehicular access to the Yard, Rear shall maintain one Yard, Side Setback of a least 3.0 m (10 ft.). (4) Special Requirements (a) Setbacks may be relaxed at the discretion of the Development Authority. (b) Additions to existing structures within setback requirements cannot be extended where further encroachment would occur without a relaxation. (c) Front yard setbacks for existing structures may be considered to be conforming, but no further encroachment may occur without a relaxation. (5) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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88. Hamlet Commercial District Purpose To provide a range of commercial uses within Hamlets which caters to the needs of local residents and the surrounding rural area.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Eating and Drinking Establishment (b) Animal Shelter (c) Financial Service (c) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales (d) Office and Rentals (e) Personal Services (d) Bulk Fuel Depot (f) Retail Store (e) Campground (f) Car/Truck Wash (g) Commercial Storage (h) Day Care Facility, Major (i) Equipment Rentals (j) Farm & Industrial Equipment & Machinery Sales & Service (k) Funeral Home (l) Gas Bar (m) Health Services Facility (n) Hotel (o) Housing, Mixed Use (p) Liquor Sales (q) Motel (r) Museum (s) Portable Storage Container (t) Public or Quasi-public Use (u) Public Utility Building (v) Recreational, Minor (w) Recycling Collection Point (x) Recycling Depot (y) Service Station (z) Sign (aa) U-Pick

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(bb) Veterinary Clinic (cc) Warehousing (1) Subdivision Regulations

(a) Minimum Lot Area: As required by the Development Authority

(2) Development Regulations (a) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%) (b) Maximum Height of any Principal or 12.0 m (39.4 ft.) Accessory Structure: (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback As required by the Development Authority (b) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback As required by the Development Authority (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback 1.5 m (5 ft.) (d) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(c), where a firewall is provided, the minimum Yard, Side Setback may be 0.0 m (0.0 ft.), subject to Building Code requirements.

(4) Special Requirements (a) All uses which involve outdoor storage of goods, machinery, vehicles, building materials, waste materials, etc. shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (b) No variance to Yard, Side Setbacks shall be given if the site is located adjacent to residential district. (c) Additions to existing structures within setback requirements cannot be extended where further encroachment would occur without a relaxation. (d) Front yard setbacks for existing structures may be considered to be conforming, but no further encroachment may occur without a relaxation. (5) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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89. HI – Hamlet Industrial District Purpose To provide a suitable range of light industrial uses having regard to the rural character of the Hamlet.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Abattoir (b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales (b) Accessory Use(s) and Rentals (c) Agricultural Processing (c) Farm and Industrial Equipment and (d) Agricultural Support Services Machinery Sales and Service (e) Bulk Fuel Depot (d) Office (f) Car/Truck Wash (e) Veterinary Clinic (g) Commercial Storage (h) Equipment Rentals (i) Industrial Manufacturing/Processing (j) Meat Production (k) Outdoor Storage Facility (l) Portable Storage Container (m) Public or Quasi-public Use (n) Public Utility Building (o) Recycling Collection Point (p) Recycling Depot (q) Service Station (r) Sign (s) Warehousing (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: As required by the Development Authority (2) Development Regulations (a) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%) (b) Maximum Height of any Principal or 12.0 m (39.4 ft.) Accessory Structure: (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (b) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 1.5 m (5 ft.) (c) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) Unless otherwise

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indicated by the Development Authority (d) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(b), a Lot abutting a residential district shall maintain a minimum Yard, Side Setback of 7.6 m (25 ft.). (4) Special Requirements (a) Additions to existing structures within setback requirements cannot be extended where further encroachment would occur without a relaxation. (b) Front yard setbacks for existing structures may be considered to be conforming, but no further encroachment may occur without a relaxation. (5) All uses which involve outdoor storage of goods, machinery, vehicles, building materials, waste materials, etc. shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (6) No variance to setbacks shall be given if the site is located adjacent to residential district. (7) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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90. Hamlet General District Purpose The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for a mixture of Hamlet commercial, residential and industrial uses in Hamlets whose small size and/or existing mixture of land uses is such that it is not deemed practical for their detailed designation into several land use districts.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Abattoir (b) Housing, Single-Detached (b) Accessory use(s) (c) Adult Care Residence (d) Agricultural Processing (e) Agricultural Support Services (f) Animal Shelter (g) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rentals (h) Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (i) Bed and Breakfast Establishment (j) Boarding or Lodging House (k) Bulk Fuel Depot (l) Campground (m) Car/Truck Wash (n) Cemetery (o) Commercial Storage (p) Community Hall (q) Day Care Facility, Major (r) Day Care Facility, Minor (s) Eating and Drinking Establishment (t) Equipment Rentals (u) Farm and Industrial Equipment and Machinery Sales and Service (v) Financial Service (w) Funeral Home (x) Gas Bar (y) Greenhouse, Private

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Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (z) Health Services Facility (aa) Home Occupation, Minor (bb) Hotel (cc) Housing, Apartment (dd) Housing, Duplex (ee) Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 (ff) Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 (gg) Housing, Mixed Use (hh) Housing, Townhouse (ii) Industrial Manufacturing/Processing (jj) Liquor Sales (kk) Meat Production (ll) Motel (mm) Moved-in Building (nn) Museum (oo) Office (pp) Outdoor Storage Facility (qq) Personal Services (rr) Place of Worship (ss) Portable Storage Container (tt) Public or Quasi-public Use (uu) Public Utility Building (vv) Recreational, Minor (ww) Recycling Collection Point (xx) Recycling Depot (yy) Retail Store (zz) School (aaa) Service Station (bbb) Sign (ccc) Veterinary Clinic (ddd) Warehousing (1) Development Regulations (a) Every development in the HG district shall conform to regulations governing Lot Coverage, yards, setback, height, etc. outlined in the appropriate Hamlet residential, commercial or industrial district schedules elsewhere in this Bylaw. (b) The design, siting, external finish and architectural appearance of all buildings including Accessory buildings or structures and all Signs and landscaping shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority to ensure that adequate protection is afforded to the amenities of the area.

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(c) Outside storage shall be visually screened from all adjacent sites and public thoroughfares. (2) Special Requirements (a) No new parcel of land shall be designated as Hamlet general district, and no existing parcel of land shall be re-designated Hamlet general district. (b) Additions to existing structures within setback requirements cannot be extended where further encroachment would occur without a relaxation. (c) Front yard setbacks for existing structures may be considered to be conforming, but no further encroachment may occur without a relaxation. (3) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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91. XH – EX-Hamlet District Purpose The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for appropriate uses and development of land that are ostensibly residential in nature and are located within neighborhoods that are no longer considered Hamlets. The rationale behind the creation of the ex-Hamlet district is to allow for the development of parcels in ex-Hamlets that are now legally non-conforming and as such are subject to restrictions as per the Municipal Government Act and Section 6 Non-Conforming Buildings & Uses of this Land Use Bylaw.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building(s) (a) Accessory use(s) (b) Housing, Single-Detached (b) Auxiliary Dwelling Unit (c) Bed and Breakfast Establishment (d) Home Occupation, Minor (e) Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 (f) Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 (g) Portable Storage Container (h) Public or Quasi-public Use (i) Public Utility Building (j) School (k) Sign (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Servicing regulations as per Bylaw 1699 Water & Wastewater Services Bylaw, as amended from time to time. (2) Development Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.) Housing, Single-Detached and Housing, Manufactured: (b) Maximum Lot Coverage: 40% (3) Siting Regulations (a) Principal Buildings and Structures: (i) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (ii) Minimum Yard, Front Setback for at the discretion of the other uses: Development Authority

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(iii) Minimum Yard, Interior Side 1.5 m (5 ft.) Setback: (iv) Minimum Yard, Exterior Side 4.6 m (15 ft.) Setback: (v) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (vi) Maximum Height: 9.5 m (31.2 ft.) or 3 stories (vii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a)(iii), a Lot having no direct vehicular access to the Yard, Rear shall maintain one Yard, Side Setback of a least 3.0 m (10 ft.). (b) Accessory Buildings and Structures: (i) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (ii) Minimum Yard, Front Setback for at the discretion of the other uses: Development Authority (iii) Minimum Yard, Interior Side Setback: 1.0 m (3.2 ft.) (iv) Minimum Yard, Exterior Side Setback: 3.0 m (10 ft.) (v) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback 1.0 m (3.2 ft.) (vi) Maximum Height 4.6 m (15 ft.) (vii) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(b)(iii), a Lot having no direct vehicular access to the Yard, Rear shall maintain one Yard, Side Setback of a least 3.0 m (10 ft.).

(4) Special Requirements (a) Setbacks may be relaxed at the discretion of the Development Authority. (b) Additions to existing structures within setback requirements cannot be extended where further encroachment would occur without a relaxation. (c) Front yard setbacks for existing structures may be considered to be conforming, but no further encroachment may occur without a relaxation. (5) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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92. HWY-C – Highway Commercial District Purpose To provide a range of essential services adjacent highways to serve the motoring public.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales (b) Agricultural Processing and Rentals (c) Agriculture Tourism (c) Eating and Drinking Establishment (d) Animal Shelter (d) Farm and Industrial Equipment and (e) Bulk Fuel Depot Machinery Sales and Service (f) Campground (e) Gas Bar (g) Car/Truck Wash (f) Hotel (h) Commercial Kennel (g) Motel (i) Commercial Storage (h) Personal Services (j) Conference Centre (i) Retail Store (k) Drive-Through Business (j) Service Station (l) Equipment Rentals (m) Financial Service (n) Greenhouse, Commercial (o) Health Services Facility (p) Landscaping, Commercial (q) Liquor Sales (r) Market Garden (s) Meat Production (t) Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair and Storage (u) Office (v) Portable Storage Container (w) Public or Quasi-public Use (x) Public Utility Building (y) Recreational, Minor (z) Recycling Collection Point

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(aa) Recycling Depot (bb) Sign (cc) Truck Stop (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre (0.4 ha) (b) Minimum Lot Width: 30.5 m (100 ft.) (2) Development Regulations

(a) Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%) (b) Height of any Principal or Accessory Structure 12.0 m (39.4 ft.)

(3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback adjacent 41.1 m (135 ft.) to a Highway without a service Road, or as required by Alberta Transportation: (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback adjacent 7.6 m (25 ft.) to a Highway with a service Road, or as required by Alberta Transportation: (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 1.5 m (5 ft.) (d) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(c), where a Lot is adjacent to a residential district, the minimum Yard, Side Setback shall be 9.1 m (30 ft.). (e) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(c), a Lot having no direct vehicular access to the Yard, Rear shall maintain one Yard, Side Setback of a least 3.0 m (10 ft.). (f) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 6.1 m (20 ft.) (4) Special Requirements (a) The exterior finish shall be brick, stucco, wood, metal, or other siding to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (b) Highway commercial development in the rural areas shall be limited to those developments, which intend to provide goods and services to the general traveling public. (c) Proposals should be evaluated to ensure that: i. the development is located adjacent to a major transportation route; ii. the development provides suitable accesses/engineered service roads so as not to interfere with traffic, or create a hazard to traffic as determined by the County and/or Alberta Transportation; and

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iii. the appropriate authorities approve the sewage disposal system and water system. (5) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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93. Local Rural Commercial Purpose To provide for commercial development within the County, including tourist uses which charge a fee.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales (b) Agricultural Processing and Rentals (c) Agricultural Tourism (c) Eating and Drinking Establishment (d) Animal Shelter (d) Gas Bar (e) Auction Mart (e) Personal Services (f) Auction Mart, Livestock (f) Public or Quasi-public Use (g) Brewery/Distillery & Sales (g) Retail Store (h) Bulk Fuel Depot (h) Service Station (i) Campground (i) Veterinary Clinic (j) Car/Truck Wash (k) Commercial Kennel (l) Commercial Storage (m) Drive-Through Business (n) Equipment Rentals (o) Farm and Industrial Equipment and Machinery Sales and Service (p) Financial Service (q) Greenhouse, Commercial (r) Health Services Facility (s) Hotel (t) Housing, Employee (u) Landscaping, Commercial (v) Liquor Sales (w) Market Garden (x) Motel (y) Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair & Storage (z) Office (aa) Portable Storage Container (bb) Public Utility Building

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(cc) Recreational, Minor (dd) Recycling Collection Point (ee) Recycling Depot (ff) Sign (gg) Veterinary Hospital (hh) Warehousing (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre (0.4 ha) (b) Minimum Lot Width: 30.5 m (100 ft.) (2) Development Regulations (a) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%) (b) Maximum Height of any Principal or 12.0 m (39.4 ft.) Accessory Structure: (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 30.5 m (100 ft.) rights-of-way of Roads other than primary Highways: (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from as required by Alberta Primary Highways: Transportation (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (4) Parking (a) Onsite parking requirements shall be determined by the Development Authority based on the evaluation of each individual application. (5) Special Requirements (a) The exterior finish of any building shall be brick, stucco, wood, metal, or other siding to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (b) Re-designation of any parcel to the “LRC” – Local Rural Commercial District shall only apply to the immediate area required to develop the intended use. The approximate boundaries can be used for re-designation purposes where subdivision is required to legally establish the property boundaries. If the subdivision is approved, the dimensions of the re-designation parcel will automatically conform to the subdivision parcel, irrespective of dimensions otherwise approved. (6) For development in the Local Rural Commercial District, the following criteria shall apply to each application: (a) The development shall be located adjacent to a county gravel or higher-grade road.

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(b) Unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority, the access location shall be located at least 457 m (1500 ft.) from the intersection of the road with any other road, with the exception of a primary highway (measured along the edge of the road, closest to the Property Line). (c) The development shall be located at least 0.8 km (0.5 miles), from any highway. If multiple enterprises are included in one site an outline plan or Area Structure Plan will be required. (d) The development shall have suitable access and/or service roads so as not to interfere with traffic, or create a hazard to traffic. (e) In approving any developments that require upgrading of municipal roads to give proper access to the development, the applicant shall pay for the upgrading of the road in compliance with Kneehill County’s current road building policy. (f) The appropriate authorities shall approve the sewage disposal system and water system. (g) If required by the Development Authority, the development shall also obtain approval from Council under the Public Events Bylaw for specific events. (7) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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94. Light Industrial Purpose To provide for a wide range of low intensive industrial and commercial land uses in the rural areas, which are easily accessible.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Abattoir (b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales (b) Accessory Use(s) and Rentals (c) Agricultural Processing (c) Contractor, General (d) Agricultural Support Services (d) Contractor, Limited (e) Auction Mart (e) Farm and Industrial Equipment and (f) Auction Mart, Livestock Machinery Sales and Service (g) Bulk Fuel Depot (f) Industrial Manufacturing/Processing (h) Car/Truck Wash (g) Service Station (i) Commercial Storage (h) Veterinary Clinic (j) Drive-through Business (k) Eating and Drinking Establishment (l) Equipment Rentals (m) Gas Bar (n) Hazardous/Noxious Uses (o) Housing, Employee (p) Meat Production (q) Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair & Storage (r) Office (s) Outdoor Storage Facility (t) Portable Storage Container (u) Public or Quasi-public Use (v) Public Utility Building (w) Recycling Collection Point (x) Recycling Depot (y) Sign (z) Veterinary Hospital (aa) Warehousing (bb) Wrecking Yard (1) Subdivision Regulations

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(a) Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre (0.4 ha) (b) Minimum Lot Area Width 30.5 m (100 ft.) (2) Development Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.²) Housing, Employee: (b) Minimum Gross Floor Area for at the discretion of the Development Other uses: Authority (c) Maximum Lot Coverage: Sixty Percent (60%) (d) Maximum Height of any Principal 12.0 m (39.4 ft.) or Accessory Structure (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 41.1 m (135 ft.) rights-of-way of a primary highway or as required by Alberta Transportation: (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 30.5 m (100 ft.) rights-of-way of a Road other that a primary Highway: (c) Minimum Side Yard Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.) (4) Landscaping Requirements (a) Notwithstanding requirements listed in Part IX, Landscaping, fencing and Screening, a minimum 3.0 m (10 ft.) wide landscaped buffer shall be provided along the rear and side parcel boundaries adjacent any residential land use. Landscaping shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and shall include construction of a 1.8 m (6 ft.) solid fence or wall and the planting of trees and may include the planting of shrubs and/or other vegetation and the construction of a landscaped berm. (b) Notwithstanding (a) above, at the discretion of the Development Authority, screening may be provided along the rear and side parcel boundaries adjacent non-industrial use land uses and may include the construction of a 1.8 m (6 ft.) tall solid screened fence and the planting of trees, shrubs and other vegetation. (c) Landscaping requirements within the front yard shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority. (d) Landscaping must not impede the Sight Triangle of intersections of roads and approaches as per Section 34. (5) Special Requirements for Rural Industrial Development (a) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located within a reasonable distance of:

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i. a highway to which the planned use or park has access; or ii. a railway to which the park has access, or both. (b) Rural industrial parks (3 or more lots) must be contained within an approved Area Structure Plan. (c) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located and designed so as not to create conflicts with adjacent or surrounding land uses through unsightly appearance, emission of noise or pollutants, creation of dust or similar disturbances. (d) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall not locate on lands having a potential for flooding, erosion, subsidence, steep slopes or otherwise containing adverse physical features. (e) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall have adequate sewage disposal systems and available water supplies as required by appropriate authorities. (6) In considering subdivision or development permit applications for industrial uses adjacent to existing residential developments, the Development Authority may impose conditions addressing: (a) The provision of proper services and access to the site; (b) Aesthetics; (c) The control of signage; (d) The control of noise; (e) A development agreement, with the need to provide security; and (f) Any other issue deemed necessary by the Development Authority. (7) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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95. Industrial District Purpose To provide for a wide range of industrial uses suitable for rural areas.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Abattoir (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Accessory Building (b) Commercial Aquaculture (c) Agricultural Processing (c) Compost Facility, Commercial (d) Agricultural Support Services (d) Eating and Drinking Establishment (e) Auction Mart (e) Equipment Rentals (f) Auction Mart, Livestock (f) Hazardous/Noxious Uses (g) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales (g) Housing, Employee and Rentals (h) Medical Marijuana Production Facilities as (h) Bulk Fuel Depot per Section 60 (i) Car/Truck Wash (i) Natural Resource Extractive Industry (j) Commercial Storage (j) Office (k) Contractor, General (k) Outdoor Storage Facility (l) Drive-through Business (l) Public or Quasi-public Use (m) Farm and Industrial Equipment and (m) Public Utility Building Machinery Sales and Service (n) Recycling Collection Point (n) Gas Bar (o) Recycling Depot (o) Industrial Manufacturing/Processing (p) Sign (p) Portable Storage Container (q) Waste Management Facility, Major (q) Service Station (r) Waste Management Facility, Minor (s) Wind Energy Conversion System (t) Wrecking Yard (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: 1.0 ac (0.4 ha) (2) Development Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.²) Housing, Employee: (b) Minimum Gross Floor Area for at the discretion of the Development Other uses: Authority. (c) Minimum Density: 1 lot per quarter section. (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 41.1 m (135 ft.)

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rights-of-way of a primary highway or as required by Alberta Transportation: (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 30.5 m (100 ft.) rights-of-way of a Road other than a primary Highway. (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback 7.6 m (25 ft.) (d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback 7.6 m (25 ft.) (4) Landscaping Requirements (a) Notwithstanding requirements listed in Part IX, Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, a minimum 3.0 m (10 ft.) wide landscaped buffer shall be provided along the rear and side parcel boundaries adjacent any residential land use. Landscaping shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and shall include construction of a 1.8 m (6 ft.) solid screened fence or the planting of trees and may include the planting of shrubs and/or other vegetation and the construction of a landscaped berm. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (4)(a) above, at the discretion of the Development Authority, screening may be provided along the rear and side parcel boundaries adjacent non-industrial use land uses and may include the construction of a 1.8 m (6 ft.) tall solid screened fence and the planting of trees, shrubs and other vegetation. (c) Landscaping requirements within the front yard shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority. (d) Landscaping must not impede Sight Triangle of intersections of roads and approaches as per Section 34. (5) Parking (Minimum Standards) (a) Parking requirements shall be determined by the Development Authority based on the evaluation of each individual application. (6) Special Requirements for Rural Industrial Development (a) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located within a reasonable distance of: i. a highway to which the planned use or park has access; or ii. a railway to which the park has access, or both. (b) Rural industrial parks (containing 3 or more lots) must be contained within an approved Area Structure Plan. (c) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall be located and designed so as not to create conflicts with adjacent or surrounding land uses through unsightly appearance, emission of noise or pollutants, creation of dust or similar disturbances.

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(d) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall not locate on lands having a potential for flooding, erosion, subsidence, steep slopes or otherwise containing adverse physical features. (e) Industrial uses and rural industrial parks shall have adequate sewage disposal systems and available water supplies as required by appropriate authorities. (7) In considering subdivision or development permit applications for industrial uses adjacent existing residential developments, the Development Authority may impose conditions addressing: (a) Providing proper services and access to the site; (b) Screening, aesthetics and landscaping; (c) Control of signage; (d) Noise control; (e) A development agreement, with the need to provide security; and (f) Any other issue deemed necessary by the Municipal Planning Commission. (8) Special Requirements (a) All outdoor storage shall be adequately screened from adjacent sites to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.

(9) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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96. Recreation District Purpose The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for a broad range of rural recreational uses.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Accessory Use(s) (b) Housing, Employee (b) Campground (c) Museum (c) Country Recreational Lodge (d) Natural Science Exhibits (d) Eating and Drinking Establishment (e) Public or Quasi-public Use (e) Golf Course (f) Recreational, Minor (f) Portable Storage Container (g) Tourist Information Services and Facilities (g) Private Recreational Facility (h) Public Utility Building (i) Recreational, Major (j) Recreational Resort (h) Recreational Trails (i) Sign (1) Subdivision Regulations (a) Minimum Lot Area: 1.0 ac (0.4 ha) (2) Development Regulations (a) Minimum Gross Floor Area for 74 m² (800 ft.²) Housing, Single-Detached: (b) Minimum Gross Floor Area for other uses at the discretion of the Development Authority. (3) Siting Regulations (a) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 41.1 m (135 ft.) rights-of-way of a primary highway or as required by Alberta Transportation: (b) Minimum Yard, Front Setback from the 30.5 m (100 ft.) rights-of-way of a Road other than a primary Highway: (c) Minimum Yard, Side Setback 7.6 m (25 ft.) (d) Minimum Yard, Rear Setback: 7.6 m (25 ft.)

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7.7 (4) Recreation Trails (a) The Development Authority shall consider development permits for recreational trails on lands designated as Recreation District and shall be accompanied with a comprehensive plan, written to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, including but not limited to the following: i. access to the site and adjacent lands; ii. signage; iii. garbage disposal; iv. range of activities; v. maintenance; vi. insurance and liability; and vii. public safety. (b) No permits will be issued until the Development Authority is satisfied that these issues have been addressed. (c) The Development Authority may refer any development permit application for recreational trails or development concerning abandoned railway rights-of- way to the relevant federal and provincial government departments for comment. (d) If the Development Authority has a concern regarding the environmental impact of a proposed recreational trail or development in abandoned railway rights-of-way, the Development Authority may require the applicant to provide an Environmental Impact Assessment or report prepared by a qualified professional in a form satisfactory to the Development Authority. (5) Special Requirements (a) The area designated Recreation District shall be only that portion of the site proposed for recreation development. (6) Campground/RV Park: (a) Development permit applications for a campground/RV park shall be accompanied with a comprehensive plan, written to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, including but not be limited to the following: i. a fully dimensioned and scaled comprehensive site plan that includes the following information: • total area of the campground/RV park; • park boundary lines;

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• locations of all proposed buildings, including sizes and uses, road accesses, proposed campground/RV sites, roads and laneways, parking areas, landscaping, including the number and type of trees and shrubs proposed; ii. detailed building plans, including building elevations; and iii. detailed servicing plan including drainage and grading. (7) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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97. MH – Manufactured Home District Purpose: To provide an area for, and to regulate, the development and use of land for manufactured homes, and other uses, herein listed, which are compatible with a residential area, either on separately registered parcels or in comprehensively designed parks wherein sites are rented or owned as part of a condominium. The area must be connected to municipal sewer and water systems. For the purpose of this District, the following definitions apply: "Lot" means the total area of land reserved for the placement of an individual manufactured home and for the exclusive use of its occupant(s); and "Structure" means a subordinate building which is an addition to, or supplements the facilities provided by a manufactured home, such as awnings, storage structures, carports, porches and skirting.

Permitted Uses Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Building (a) Public or Quasi-public Use (b) Home Occupation, Minor (b) Public Utility Building (c) Housing, Manufactured - Type 1 (c) Sign (d) Housing, Manufactured - Type 2 (e) Park (f) Housing, Park Model (1) Manufactured Home Park Development Requirements (a) Comprehensive Siting Plan: i. A comprehensive siting plan satisfactory to the Development Authority is required for all manufactured home parks. The plan shall identify and provide detail regarding dimensions and treatments for the following: a. Entire site and individual “lots” b. Roads c. Walkways d. Recreation areas e. Storage areas

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f. Parking areas g. Perimeter landscape area (b) Maximum Gross Density is 17 manufactured homes per hectare (7 per acre) (c) Minimum Park Area is 2 hectares (4.9 acres) (d) Maximum Park Area is 4 hectares (9.9 ac) (e) Minimum Lot Area: i. Interior parcels 375 m² (4,036 ft2.) ii. Corner Parcels 420 m² (4,520 ft.2) (f) Maximum Lot Coverage is 50%. (g) Minimum Yard Requirements for Housing, Manufactured “lots” shall be at least: i. 4.5 m (15 ft.) from one another; ii. 6.1 m (20 ft.) from any Manufactured Home Park boundary; iii. 3.0 m (10 ft.) from any side internal access road or common parking area; iv. 6.1 m (20 ft.) from the front lot line; v. 1.5 m (5.0 ft.) from any side lot line; vi. 4.5 m (15 ft.) from the rear lot line; and vii. Attached structures shall be at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from any lot line. (h) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 41.1 m (135 ft.) from a Highway. (i) Minimum Yard, Front Setback: 30.5 m (100 ft.) from a Road. (j) Minimum Manufactured Home Gross Floor Area is 74 m² (800 ft.²) (k) Minimum Manufactured Home Width is 4.27 m (14 ft.). (l) Maximum Height is 4.9 m (16 ft.). (m) (n) Recreation Area: i. A minimum of 5% of the total area of a manufactured home park shall be set-aside in a suitable location as a recreation area. Playground apparatus or other recreation facilities shall be provided in accordance with a recreation site plan approved by the Development Authority. (o) Landscaped Areas: i. All areas of a manufactured home park not developed or occupied by park roads, walkways, driveways, parking aprons, buildings or other developed facilities, including paved playgrounds, shall be landscaped.

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ii. A manufactured home park shall have on its perimeter a landscaped area not less than 3.0 m (10 ft.) in width between any manufactured home lot and a boundary line of the development. This buffer shall not comprise part of the 5% recreation area requirement. iii. The Development Authority may require the provision of a screening fence or wall within the 3.0 m (10 ft.) perimeter. iv. The height, material, style, finish and siting of the fence / wall shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (p) Roadways: i. All manufactured home park roadways shall have at least a 12 m (39.4 ft.) rights-of-way and a carriageway no less than 8 m (26.2 ft.) in width. (q) Walkways: i. Internal pedestrian walkways, where provided, shall be a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) in width. (r) Storage Areas: i. Common storage areas, separate from the manufactured home lot, shall be provided for storage of seasonal recreational equipment not capable of storage on the manufactured home lot. Such storage areas shall be screened and shall have an area of not less than 20 m² (215 ft.²) per manufactured home lot. (s) Utilities: i. All utility services and all utility wires and conduits shall be installed underground. (t) Fences and Lot Lines: i. Fences and hedges shall be allowed only if they are erected and maintained by the manufactured home park operator to a uniform standard throughout the manufactured home park. All lot lines shall be clearly defined on the ground by permanent flush stakes, or markers, with a lot number or other address system. (u) Building Design: i. All manufactured homes shall be factory built. Skirting or any attached structure shall be factory built with matching exterior finish, or be of durable all-weather construction and designed in a manner that will enhance the appearance of the manufactured home development. Each manufactured home shall be leveled, blocked and skirted, and the hitch skirted within 30 days of being placed on a lot. (v) Development Permits:

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i. All manufactured homes in a manufactured home park require a development permit. (2) In addition to the regulations listed above, other regulations may apply. These include Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations.

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98. Direct Control District Purpose The purpose of these Districts is to provide for the development of land uses under individually unique circumstances requiring site-specific controls where the application of conventional land use Districts would be inappropriate or inadequate. (1) Uses (a) In approving a Bylaw for a Direct Control District for a particular site, Council shall specify those uses that may be allowed. (2) Development Standards (a) In approving a Bylaw for a Direct Control District for a particular site, Council shall establish the development standards that apply. (3) Administrative Provisions (a) This District shall only be applied where the following conditions are met: i. The development is, in the opinion of Council, considered appropriate for the site having regard for the policies and objectives of any statutory plans applicable to the site and surrounding area and its compatibility with the scale and character of surrounding development; ii. The use of any other District on the site would, in the opinion of Council, result in potential conflicts with existing or future surrounding developments, should the full development potential of such district be utilized; and iii. The development is of a unique form or nature not contemplated or reasonably regulated by another District. (b) In addition to the information required by this Bylaw for an amendment application, the applicant shall also provide the following: i. Support rationale explaining why the proposed district is desirable for the site having regard for the conditions listed in (1) above; ii. A list of uses proposed for the site; iii. An explanation of the methods used to obtain public input and written documentation of the opinions and concerns of surrounding property

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owners and residents and how the proposed development responds to those concerns; iv. Plans and elevations that would help substantiate the need for the District and establish the development standards that would apply to the site; and v. Any other information as may be required by the Development Authority to evaluate the proposed development and its potential impacts. (c) In approving a Bylaw for a Direct Control District for a particular site, Council may specify: i. The Development Authority for those uses to be decided upon; and ii. Those development standards for which a variance may be granted. (4) Special Requirements (a) Unless otherwise specified by a specific Direct Control District, or by Council, or its delegate, the regulations of Part VII – General Land Use Regulations, Part VIII – Specific Land Use Regulations, Part IX – Landscaping, Fencing and Screening, Part X – Parking and Loading Regulations, and Part XI – Sign Regulations shall apply. (b) Council may, as part of its decision making process, require that an opportunity be provided for public review of a proposal within a Direct Control District. (c) The Municipal Planning Commission shall review development proposals within a direct control district and provide comments and recommendations that will be forwarded to Council. (d) Subdivision applications in a direct control district shall be referred to Council for review and recommendation as part of the Subdivision Authority’s decision- making process.

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99. DC1 – Specific Direct Control District DC1 Location: All of NW ¼ Sec. 27-33-26-W4, excepting there out Subdivision Plan 971 1371 Purpose To accommodate a mix of residential, agricultural, recreational, and other uses as deemed appropriate by Council (1) Permitted Uses (a) One-family dwellings (b) Accessory buildings (c) Extensive agriculture (2) Discretionary Uses (a) Recreational uses as determined by Council or its delegate (b) Other uses determined by Council as being appropriate for the subject site (3) Development Standards (a) All development standards as determined by Council or its delegate (4) Maximum Number of Lots per Quarter Section (a) Two, or as determined by Council or its delegate (5) Minimum Parcel Size (a) As determined by Council or its delegate.

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100. DC2 – Specific Direct Control District DC2 Location: 1.2 hectares (3 acres) portion of SE ¼ Sec 27-28-20-W4 Purpose To accommodate a mix of residential, agricultural, recreational, and other uses as deemed appropriate by Council. (1) Permitted Uses (a) Detached dwellings (b) Accessory buildings (c) Extensive agriculture (2) Discretionary Uses (a) Other uses determined by Council as being appropriate for the subject site (3) Development Standards (a) All development standards as determined by Council or its delegate (4) Maximum Number of Lots per Quarter Section (a) One, or as determined by Council or its delegate (5) Minimum Parcel Size (a) As determined by Council or its delegate

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101. DC3 – Specific Direct Control District DC3 Location: Plan 9712479, Lot 4 (Part of NE ¼ Sec 1-32-24-W4M) Purpose To accommodate and allow for greater control of the development or expansion of a honey processing plant in close proximity to country residential and agricultural district parcels. To prohibit uses that are not appropriate for the subject site, that may be in conflict with adjacent land uses and development as determined by Council or its delegate. To accommodate uses that are appropriate for the subject site, and are not in conflict with adjacent land uses and development as determined by Council or its delegate. (1) Permitted Uses (a) Plant for the manufacturing and processing of honey. (b) Accessory buildings (2) Discretionary Uses (a) As determined by Council or its delegate as being appropriate for the subject site and surrounding land uses. (3) Development Standards: (a) All development standards as determined by Council or its delegate. (4) Minimum Parcel Size: (a) 1.92 Acres (0.775 Hectares) more or less. (5) Maximum Number of Lots: (a) One (1). (6) Minimum Setback Requirements: (a) Front Yard:

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i. 41 m (135 ft.) from the rights-of-way of a primary highway or as required by Alberta Transportation; ii. 30.5 m (100 ft.) from the rights-of-way of all other roads. (b) Side Yard: 6.13 m (20 ft.). (c) Rear Yard: 7.6 m (25 ft.). (d) Notwithstanding the above minimum setback requirements, accessory buildings may be located at the discretion of Council or their Delegate.

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102. DC4 – Specific Direct Control District DC4 Location: 172.193 hectares (425.5 acres) in Section 22-27-21-W4M lying north of the Rosebud River and west of Range Road 212. Purpose To accommodate a comprehensive motorsports resort as described in the Badlands Motorsports Resort Area Structure Plan Bylaw #1597, Sections 3.7 (Development Plan Components) through Section 3.11 inclusive, and including but not limited to driving courses, maintenance and servicing facilities, recreational services, residential uses, park areas, conservation areas and other uses as deemed appropriate by Council. (1) Permitted Uses (a) None (2) Discretionary Uses (a) Accessory Buildings / Accessory Use (b) Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rentals (c) Detached Dwelling (d) Drinking Establishment (e) Drive-Through Business (f) Duplex (g) Guest Child Care Facility (h) Hotel/ Motor Hotel (i) Motor Vehicle Racing Track (j) Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair and Storage (k) Multi-Attached Dwellings (l) Office

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(m) Outdoor Storage Facility (n) Personal Services (o) Private Recreation Facility (p) Public Utility (q) Public Utility Building (r) Recreation Area (s) Restaurant (t) Retail Store (u) Service Station (3) Conditions of Subdivision or Development (a) The County shall not endorse a Plan of Survey for Subdivision of the Lands or approve a Development Permit for the Lands until the Developer has first: i. Executed a development agreement(s) with the Municipality in form and substance satisfactory to the County of its sole discretion to ensure all subdivision and development of the lands conform to the principles upon which this and other pertinent bylaws are based and shall require construction or payment for the construction or a road or roads required to give access to the subdivision or development in accordance with the May 30, 2014, Watt Consulting Group Transportation Impact Assessment, inclusive of signage and advertising. (As per MGB Order 016/15) ii. Executed a development agreement(s) with the Municipality in form and substance satisfactory to the County at its sole discretion to ensure all subdivision and development of the Lands conforms to the principals upon which this and other pertinent Bylaws are based, and shall address: a. Construction or payment for the construction of a road or roads required to give access to the subdivision or development; b. Construction or payment for the construction of a pedestrian walkway system to serve the subdivision or development or a proposed adjacent subdivision; c. Installation or payment for the installation of public utilities that are necessary to serve the subdivision. d. Submission to the Municipality of complete plans and specifications, and financial security to the satisfaction of the municipality. iii. Submitted to the subdivision and development authorities in form and substance satisfactory to the County at its sole discretion the following documents:

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a. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) b. Road Access Route and Design c. Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) a. Including all primary and secondary routes to the Plan area in both Kneehill County & Wheatland County d. Water Supply and Distribution Design Options e. Comprehensive Site Development Plan f. Design Guidelines for Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture g. Design Guidelines for Environmental Reclamation and Protection h. Site Servicing Analysis (Storm, Sanitary, Gas, Power, Cable, Telephone) iv. Complied with this or any other condition(s) issued by the subdivision or development authorities. (4) Development Standards (a) Those standards as further described in Sections 3.7 to 3.14 inclusive and Sections 3.16 and 3.17 of the Badlands Motorsports Resort Area Structure Plan, as informed by the Conditions Prior to Development or as approved by Council or its delegate. (5) Maximum Number of Lots (a) The maximum number of fee-simple or bare land condominium lots will be determined by Council or its delegate as appropriate for the subject site based on sound planning principles, including but not limited to the Conditions Prior to Development. (6) Minimum Parcel Size (a) The minimum parcel size will be determined by Council or its delegate as appropriate for the subject site, based on sound planning principles, including but not limited to the Conditions Prior to Development."

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THAT in PART VIII- LAND USE MAPS, the following land TO be re-designated from “A” Agriculture District to Direct Control DC4 District hereby described as follows:

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PART XIII – DEFINITIONS

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PART XIII - DEFINITIONS

A “Abattoir” means a premise where livestock is slaughtered and the meat is cut, cured, smoked, aged, wrapped, or frozen for distribution. “Accessory” means a use, separate building or structure that is subordinate to, exclusively devoted to, permitted only in conjunction with and located on the same site as the principal use, building, or structure. “Accommodation Unit” means one or more rooms that provide sleeping accommodation and bathroom facilities for not more than two persons, but is not equipped with self-contained cooking facilities. “Act” means the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M-26, as amended. “Adult Care Residence” means a residential building with two or more accommodation units designed to provide long term housing wherein adult residents, who because of their circumstances cannot or do not wish to maintain their own households, are provided with meal services and may receive such services as housekeeping and personal care assistance. “Agricultural Building” means a building that: (a) is built to building code and safety code standards; (b) does not contain a residential occupancy; (c) is located on land used as a farm, or is designated for agricultural use and directly supports the primary farm operation; (d) has a low occupant load; (e) is not used or occupied by, or expected to be used or occupied by, the public or persons other than the farmer or farmers that own the building, their immediate family, and/or their employees, that may be in the building from time to time; (f) does not include Legal Medical Marijuana Production Facilities; (g) may be used for housing livestock; (h) may be used for storing, sorting, grading or bulk packaging primary agricultural products; and (i) may be used for storing or maintaining machinery associated with the operation of the farm on which it is located.

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“Agriculture, Extensive” means the raising of crops or the rearing of livestock, either separately or in conjunction with one another and includes buildings and other structures incidental to the operation. “Agricultural Processing” means an agricultural business operation that includes the use of land or a building for the upgrading of a product for distribution or for sale that is originally produced in an agricultural operation, but does not include an abattoir or medical marijuana production facility. “Agricultural Support Services” means the use of land, buildings and structures for the purpose of supply of goods, materials or services directly related to the agricultural industry. Without restricting the generality of the foregoing, this shall include the sale and storage of seed, feed, fertilizer, chemical products, fuel, and agricultural machinery and may include such facilities as grain terminals, feed mills, seed cleaning plants, and bulk fertilizer storage and distribution plants. Does not include Hazardous/Noxious Uses. “Agricultural Tourism” means a use or building that provides for tourism ventures related to agriculture. “Airport” means an area of land or water, including the frozen surface thereof, or other supporting surfaces used or intended to be used either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure or servicing of aircraft and includes any building, installation, or equipment in connection therewith for which an airport license has been issued by Transport Canada. "Airstrip" means an area of land or water, including the frozen surface thereof, or other supporting surfaces used or intended to be used either in whole or in part for the arrival and departure or servicing of aircraft and includes any building, installation, or equipment in connection therewith. “Alternative Energy System” means any system that harnesses natural elements such as wind, solar, water (including rainwater) or geothermal sources to generate electrical, thermal or mechanical energy and does not utilize any form of non-renewable resources. The use of rainwater for irrigation and watering of plants is not included in this definition. “Animal Shelter” means a use for the temporary accommodation, care, or impounding of small animals and livestock within an enclosed building which may include indoor animal grooming, training, and daycare, but does not include commercial kennels, or veterinary hospital/clinics. “Arable Land” means land within the Canada Land Inventory (CLI) capability for Agriculture classifications 1 through 3 (no/moderate/moderate to severe limitations) and/or a Farmland Assessment rating (FAR) of 41% which is being used for crops. “Area Structure Plan” means a statutory plan, adopted by Council pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area. “Auction Mart” means a parcel and/or building used for the temporary storage of goods, excluding animals / livestock, which are sold on the premises by public auction from time to time.

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“Auction Mart, Livestock” means a parcel and/or building used for the temporary storage of goods, including animals / livestock, which are sold on the premises by public auction from time to time. "Automotive and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rentals" means a place where motor vehicles and recreational vehicles are sold or leased and where vehicles may only be displayed or stored on portions of the site approved exclusively for storage or display. “Awning” means a roof-like covering of canvas or similar fabric material, which may or may not be retractable, projecting from and being entirely supported from the exterior wall of a building. The projection of awnings into required Setbacks is regulated in Section 40. “Auxiliary Dwelling Unit” means a separate and accessory dwelling unit. The auxiliary dwelling unit shall be contained within a detached principal dwelling unit. An auxiliary dwelling unit located within a detached principal dwelling unit must have a separate entrance from the principle building, either from a common indoor landing or directly from the exterior of the building.

B “Balcony” means an unenclosed outdoor seating platform, projecting from the face of a wall, cantilevered or supported by columns or brackets and usually surrounded by a balustrade or railing. “Bare Parcel” means a parcel containing no servicing or buildings or structures. “Basement” means that portion of a building which is partly underground but which has two feet of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling above the adjacent Finished Grade. “Bed and Breakfast Establishment” means the use of sleeping units either attached to or part of a single-detached dwelling for the temporary accommodation of the travelling public for remuneration, and may include serving meals to guests. “Better Agricultural Land” means Canada Land Inventory Capability for Agriculture classifications 1 to 3 and/or a Farmland Assessment Rating (FAR) of 41 percent or more. These ratings are subject to confirmation by detailed site and soil investigation and interpretation by the Development Authority. “Boarding or Lodging House” means a building where meals are served for remuneration or rooms are rented to not more than four persons, not including the proprietor and his immediate family, but does not include a hotel, motel, or other similar use. Billeted housing for students is exempt. “Borrow Pit” describes an area where material (usually soil, gravel or sand) has been dug-up and removed for use at another location. Borrow pits can be found close to many major construction projects. “Brewery” means a business where beer is commercially made.

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“Buffer” means a row of trees, shrub, or a berm, the construction of a fence or other barrier and/or the use of land base to create a visual screen and/or noise and nuisance attenuation for separation between sites, districts or public roadways and areas. “Building” includes anything constructed or placed on, in, over, or under land, but does not include a highway or a road or a bridge that forms part of a highway or road. “Building Width” means the lesser of the two horizontal dimensions of a building or structure. "Bulk Fuel Depot" means lands, buildings, and structures for the bulk storage and distribution of petroleum products. This may include key lock operations. “Building Demolition” means the pulling down, tearing down or raising of a building.

C “Campground/RV Park” means a commercial recreational development for the purpose of providing temporary tourist accommodation for recreational vehicles or tents. A campground is not construed to mean a development for the purpose of accommodating long-term or permanent occupancy by recreational vehicles or manufactured homes. “Cargo-tecture Homes” any home or building built entirely or partially from ISO shipping containers. "Car/Truck Wash" means the provision of facilities, including a central water supply for washing vehicles. "Cemetery" means land that is set apart or used as a place for the internment of the dead or in which human bodies, pets, and/or animals or cremated remains have been buried. “Clustered Farm Dwellings” means one or more detached dwellings, duplexes or multiple family dwellings and such other structures and uses which are associated with the day-to-day operation of a religious colony, including farm buildings as part of an agricultural operation, home occupation, churches and schools, and which are located on a contiguous farm unit of at least 640 acres (256 ha) in size upon which Agricultural uses are actively undertaken. “Commercial Aquaculture” means the production and marketing of fresh-water fish in compliance with both federal and provincial legislation and may include extensive or intensive production practices. “Commercial Kennel” means a use which may include outdoor runs, pens or enclosures to conduct a commercial business involving the buying, selling, breeding for sale, letting for hire, boarding or training of dogs; including animal shelters but does not include a veterinary hospital or clinic. "Commercial Storage" means a use in a building or group of buildings providing lockers available for rent to the public for the indoor storage of personal goods. “Community Hall” – see public or Quasi-public use

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“Compost Facility” means a development used to collect and process organic matter into compost and may include the storage of non-composted organic matter, sorting and packaging facilities and sales of compost, but does not include a manure storage facility as defined in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act. “Conference Centre” means an establishment used for the holding of meetings, conventions, seminars, workshops, product and trade shows, or similar activities, and may include dining and lodging facilities for the use of participants, as well as compatible accessory facilities. “Confined Feeding Operation” (CFO) means fenced or enclosed land or buildings where livestock are confined for the purpose of growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding by means other than grazing and any other building or structure directly related to that purpose. A CFO does not include residences, grazing livestock operations, seasonal feeding and bedding sites, equestrian stables, auction markets, racetracks or exhibition grounds. A CFO must meet the requirements of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) and associated regulations through the administration of the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB). “Contractor, General” means development used for industrial service support and construction. Typical uses include oilfield support services, laboratories, cleaning and maintenance contractors, building construction, landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving, road construction, sewer or similar services of a construction nature which may require on-site storage space for materials, construction equipment or vehicles normally associated with the contractor service. Any sales, display, office or technical support service areas shall be accessory to the principal general contractor use. “Contractor, Limited” means development used for the provision of electrical, plumbing, heating, painting, catering and similar contractor services primarily to individual households and the accessory sales of goods normally associated with the contractor services where all materials are kept within an enclosed building, and there are no accessory manufacturing activities or fleet storage of more than four vehicles. No outside storage of materials shall be permitted as part of contractor, limited use. “Corner Parcel” means a parcel having frontage on two or more streets at their intersection. “Council” means the Council of Kneehill County. “Country Recreational Lodge” means a country recreational center which provides for the short-term or occasional lodging and boarding of patrons and may include a guest ranch, dude ranch or similar development with a central services building with or without guest cottages, and camping and including accessory facilities or other services operated incidentally only as a service to the principal use and intended for patrons of the recreational development, but excluding motels, hotels, or the use of lodging facilities for permanent habitation or residence other than caretaker purposes. “County” means Kneehill County

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“Creative Architecture” means a development that is original, innovative, or a uniquely designed structure or building created with regard for aesthetic effect. These developments include, but are not limited to Tiny Homes, Cargo-tecture Homes and Grain Bin Homes.

D “Day Care Facility, Major” means a use that provides temporary care and supervision for seven or more children according to the Alberta Child Care Licensing Act. “Day Care Facility, Minor” means the use of a dwelling unit for the care of not more than six children according to the Alberta Child Care Licensing Act. “Deck” means an outdoor seating area supported by the ground being more than 0.6 m above Finished Grade with no walls except for privacy partitions and railings. The projection of decks into required setback is regulated in Section 40, Projections into Setbacks. “Derelict Motor Vehicle” means any inoperative motor vehicle, which has all or part of its superstructure removed, or a motor vehicle, which is in a dilapidated or unsightly condition. “Detached Dwelling” see Housing, Single-Detached. “Development” means: (a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them; (b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing of any of them on, in, over or under land; (c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building; or (d) a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or buildings. “Development Authority” means a Development Authority established pursuant to the Municipal Government Act to exercise development powers and duties on behalf of the County, and may include one or more of the following: a designated officer(s); a Municipal Planning Commission; and/or any other person or organization. A Development Authority means the person or persons appointed pursuant to Bylaw 1340, as amended. “Development Officer” means a person appointed as Development Officer pursuant to this Land Use Bylaw. “Development Permit” means a document authorizing development issued under this Bylaw. “Discretionary Use” means those uses of land, buildings or structures for which development permits may only be issued at the discretion of the Development Authority following due consideration of the merits of the individual proposal. The proponent must demonstrate

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the use of a specific site within a particular district is compatible with adjoining land uses, complies with the intent of the standards for operation in that district, and is consistent with the Municipal Development Plan. “Distillery” means a place where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation. “Drive-Through Business” means an establishment with facilities for on-site service to customers who remain in their vehicles. Service station is a separate use. “Dugout” means the excavation of land that results in man-made features that entrap water and includes a private dam, excavation for a water supply, and/or excavation for general agricultural purposes, but does not include ornamental ponds designed for a depth shallower than one meter, storm water ponds, private lakes or lagoons for the purposes of processing wastewater. “Duplex” see Housing, Duplex. “Dwelling Unit” means a self-contained set of rooms capable of occupancy by one or more persons, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation; containing not more than one kitchen, with a direct entrance to the open air or to a common hallway or corridor, without passing through any other dwelling unit, and used or capable of being occupied as a permanent residence for one family. Does NOT include recreational vehicles, tents, buses, travel trailers, or other vehicles.

E “Easement” means the right to use land generally for access to other property or as a right-of- way for a public utility. Easements must be registered on Title with one or more parcels. “Eating and Drinking Establishment” means a use where food and/or beverages are offered to the public for consumption within the Premises or off site. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, restaurants, cafes, fast-food outlets, catering establishments, dairy bars, coffee shops, delicatessens, and licensed drinking establishments. “Environmental Features of Importance” means those ecological or environmental factors that are listed as being of value in individual environmentally significant areas, as defined in the Kneehill County ESA report. “Environmental Impact Assessment” means a report prepared by a current member of the Alberta Professional engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) that identifies, predicts, and assesses the effects or impacts that a proposed use or development is likely to have on the environment and may include recommended actions to remediate or minimize the effects or impacts. “Environmental Review” means a review of a proposed development within a defined geographic area prepared by a qualified environmental professional (QEP) that identifies and assesses the environmental significance and sensitivity of existing vegetation, wetlands and other water features, wildlife habitat and unique physical features. Recommendations on terms and conditions to be included in the development permit regarding the

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protection of the environmental features listed in the ESA must be provided. Only those environmental features that are listed in the ESA as being of importance to that location may be considered in an environmental review. For the purpose of this Bylaw the following levels of environmental review apply to this definition: (a) Basic Review for proposed developments listed in Section 24(e) whose potential impact on the environment is considered as having a chance of being moderate. A qualified environmental professional will conduct a desktop review evaluating potential impacts and mitigations to environmental features of importance. Once the basic review is completed and submitted to the County, a meeting may be required with a County representative to discuss the proposed project, issues of concern and recommendations for conditions of approval. (b) Full Review for proposed developments listed in Section 24(d) whose potential impact on the environment is considered as having a high chance of being significant. A report based on both desktop and field investigation, which considers the proposed development, and a more detailed analysis of potential effects and mitigation. In addition to the information used to prepare the basic review, it must include a site biophysical field investigation conducted by a qualified environmental professional during the appropriate season. It may include proposed development plans, identification of riparian areas, air photos, databases, and literature review. A Qualified Environmental Professional must undertake either basic reviews and/or full reviews. They both must specifically answer these three questions: 1. What are the environmental features of importance in the area potentially impacted by the proposed development or land use? 2. What are the reasonably foreseeable impacts on those environmental features of importance? 3. What actions or strategies are recommended to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts? “Environmentally Significant Area (ESA)” means an area considered to have environmental features of importance to Kneehill County, and listed in the Kneehill County Environmentally Significant Areas Inventory, as amended from time to time. “Equipment Rentals” means a use, which provides for the storage and rental of tools, appliances, office machines, furniture and construction equipment, but does not include the rental of motor vehicles. “Excavation” means to uncover (something) by digging away and removing the earth that covers it. “Existing” means existing as of the date of adoption of this Bylaw. “Extraction” means the action of taking out something, especially using effort or force.

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F “Farm and Industrial Equipment and Machinery Sales and Service” means the sales, rental, assembly, and servicing of farm and industrial type equipment and machinery. For clarity, this does not include sales of recreational vehicles (RVs). “Farm Gate Sales” means the sale of small quantities of farm products, which are produced within the same farming operation and lands in which the intended sale is to take place. Product sales shall take place during daytime hours. “Farmstead Separation” means a part of a parcel of land for an existing habitable dwelling, approved by the Subdivision Authority, and may include other improvements used in connection with an agricultural operation such as quonsets, grain bins, sheds, and ancillary structures such as corrals, dugouts, storage areas for farm machinery, equipment and products. “Fence” means a vertical physical barrier constructed out of typical building material (wire, wood, plastic, or tubular steel) to prevent visual or unauthorized access or both. “Filling” means the import and placement of earth material (e.g. clay, sand, gravel) to a depression in the ground, likely caused by excavation, with the purpose of modifying grades, drainage, or to build up a site for development. This does not include the import of waste materials. “Financial Service” means a use provided by a bank, trust company, credit union, or related Business. “Finished Grade” means the elevation of the surface of the ground at any point on the site of a completed development. “First Parcel Out” means the first parcel to be subdivided from an un-subdivided quarter section. It is not necessary for a habitable residence to be located on the site. “Floodplain” means low-lying land next to a watercourse that is subject to periodic inundation (see figure below). A 1:100-year floodplain, which is the result of a flood having a 1 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year, is used for purposes of development. In the absence of information that identifies the 1:100-year floodplain elevation, the best available information, as determined by a qualified professional able to perform flood hazard mapping study, must be used to establish the historic high-water level for a water body. The floodplain can be divided into two zones once a flood hazard mapping study has been completed. “Floodway” means the area within which the entire design flood can be conveyed while meeting certain water elevation rise, water velocity and water depth criteria. Typically the floodway includes the river channel and some adjacent overbank areas. “Flood Fringe” means the land along the edges of the flood risk area that has relatively shallow water (less than 1 meter deep) with lower velocities (less than 1 meter/second).

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“Floor Area Ratio” means the figure obtained when the Gross Floor Area of all buildings on a parcel is divided by the area of the parcel. “Front Yard” see Yard, Front. “Funeral Home” means development used for the preparation of the deceased for burial, the provision of funeral services, and the purification and incineration of human remains.

G “Garage” means a detached Accessory building or a portion of a Principal building used solely for the parking or temporary storage of private motor vehicles. “Gas Bar” means a facility where vehicle fuels, lubricant and fluids are sold to the public, but vehicle maintenance and repairs are not done. Service station is a separate use. “Geothermal Closed Loop System” means a system that circulates the fluid out through the ground and back through the heat pump in a continuous loop with high density PE pipe. “Geothermal Open Loop System” means a system that runs the domestic well water through it and discharges it somewhere. “Geothermal Energy” means a renewable source of energy that employs the use of a heat pump to warm or cool air by utilizing the constant temperatures of the earth. “Geothermal Energy Device” means a device or system of devices designed to collect, store and distribute thermal energy generated in the earth. “Golf Course” means the outdoor development designated for the playing of golf. Accessory uses include a pro shop, clubhouse, restaurant, licensed dining area, lounge, driving range and picnic area. “Grade” means the elevation at which the development and lowest point of the finished ground surface meet.

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“Grain Bin Structures” means any home or building built entirely or partially from metal grain bins. “Greenhouse” see Intensive Vegetative Operation. “Greenhouse, Private” means an accessory structure used for the raising of crops for private use. Medical marijuana production facilities are excluded from this definition “Gross Floor Area” means the greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the outside surface of exterior walls or within the glass line of exterior walls and the centerline of fire walls but not including the floor areas of basements, attached garages, sheds, open porches or breezeways. “Groundwater” means all water under the surface of the ground. “Guest Child Care Facility” means an accessory building or accessory use for the care, entertainment and supervision of children associated with the users of a principal use.

H “Hamlet” means an unincorporated community as defined by the Municipal Government Act. ”Hazard Land” means lands which may be prone to flooding, shoreline erosion or slope instability hazards or any hazard that may result in life loss or injury, property damage, or environmental degradation and lands in proximity to water bodies and water courses with slopes greater than 10%. “Hazardous/Noxious Uses” means development used for manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembling, storing, producing or packaging of goods, materials, or products where: (a) the use may be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare beyond the boundaries of the site or parcel upon which it is situated; or (b) the use may be incompatible with residential or other development because of toxic gases, smells, wastes, noise, dust or smoke emission which are not confined to the site or parcel upon which the use is situated. This use includes: i. abattoirs, slaughterhouses and rendering plants, ii. forage manufacturing plants, iii. anhydrous ammonia storage facilities, iv. explosives storage or manufacturing facilities, v. fertilizer manufacturing plants, vi. gas processing plants, vii. petrochemical industries or refineries,

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viii. metal industries, which are involved in the concentration, refining, smelting, or resmelting of ores or metals, ix. administrative offices, warehousing, storage and wholesale distribution facilities associated with the above shall be treated as part of this use. “Waste disposal facility” and “Wastewater treatment plants” are separate uses. “Hazard Lands” means land that consists of a swamp, gully, ravine, coulee or natural drainage course, or land that is subject to flooding or is unstable in the opinion of the Subdivision Authority and/ or Development Authority. “Health Services Facility” means any facility intended to provide medical or dental services, including dental offices, doctor’s clinics, physiotherapy offices, optometrists and other similar uses. “Height” means when used with reference to a building or structure, the vertical distance between a horizontal plane through grade level and a horizontal plane through: (a) the highest point of the roof in the case of a building with a flat roof or a deck roof; (b) the average level of a one-slope roof; and (c) the highest point in the case of a pitched, gambrel, mansard, or hipped roof. “Highway” means land used or surveyed for use as a public highway or road, and includes a bridge forming part of a public highway or road and any structure incidental to the public highway or road or bridge, subject to the direction, control and management of the Province. “Home Occupation, Major” means an occupation, trade, profession or craft carried on by a resident of a dwelling that is secondary to the residential use of the dwelling and may include the use of accessory buildings. It does not include a bed and breakfast establishment. “Home Occupation, Minor” means an occupation, trade, profession or craft carried on by a resident of a dwelling that is secondary to the residential use of the dwelling. The home occupation shall be wholly contained within the dwelling unit. It does not include a bed and breakfast establishment. “Honey processing” means the process to remove wax and any other foreign materials from honey. “Hotel” means use, which provides exclusively for the temporary accommodation of the travelling public for remuneration. Access to guestrooms is by way of interior corridors connected to a main lobby that contains a central check-in facility. A hotel may include a restaurant, banquet/meeting rooms, a retail store, drinking establishment, personal services, or Recreational, Minor or fitness center. “Housing, Apartment” means a building containing three or more dwelling units that share a common building entrance, internal hallway, stairs and other facilities such as laundry, garbage and common parking area.

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“Housing, Cluster” means the construction of more than one dwelling on a lot whereby the Dwellings are concentrated to specific areas on a lot to allow a portion of the lot to be used for recreation, open space, or preservation of natural, historical, cultural, or other similar type of amenity. A covenant limiting development on the remaining portion of the lot may be required by the County. “Housing. Cluster, Farm” means three or more dwelling units which are located on farm land where the dwellings shall be occupied by persons who are employed full time (for at least six months of the year) in agricultural operations on the farm upon which the dwellings are located. “Housing, Duplex” means a building designed to accommodate two households living independently in separate dwelling units either side by side or above and below each other. “Housing, Employee” means a dwelling unit that is an accessory use, intended for occupation by an employee of the principal use, such as a caretaker, manager, or watchman. “Housing, Garden Suite” means a detached dwelling unit which is smaller than the principal dwelling and is located on the same lot in close proximity to the principal dwelling and shall constitute part of the total lot coverage. “Housing, Manufactured” means a residential building containing one dwelling unit built off- site in a factory in one or more sections, suitable for long term occupancy designed to be transported on either its own wheels and chassis or other means to a suitable site. “Housing, Manufactured - Type 1” means manufactured housing constructed to the CAN/CSA A277 (Modular Homes) standard, built in two or more sections to be assembled on a permanent foundation in accordance with the Alberta Building Code. “Housing, Manufactured - Type 2” means manufactured housing constructed to the CAN/CSA Z240 MH (Mobile Home) standard, capable of being moved from place to place and which conforms to the Alberta Building Code or the CSA Z240.10.1 standard including skirting. “Housing, Mixed Use” means dwelling unit(s) sharing a building with a commercial, retail or institutional use. The dwelling unit(s) may have a shared or separate entrance, however the entrance shall not be through the commercial space. “Housing, Single-Detached” means a detached building containing one dwelling unit. A Secondary Suite can be included in Housing, Single-Detached where specifically defined as an Accessory Use in this Bylaw. “Housing, Tiny” means a self-contained dwelling unit (either on wheels or a foundation) comprising of 500 ft2 or less. “Housing, Townhouse” means a building designed to accommodate more than two dwelling units where each dwelling shares a least one party wall, and each dwelling has a separate, but not necessarily at grade, access.

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I “Industrial, Light” means the use of land, buildings and/or structures for an industrial activity that creates no adverse impacts beyond the boundaries of the site for which the associated activity takes place due to appearance, emission of contaminants, noise, traffic volume, odour and fire. No hazardous industrial use. “Industrial, Heavy” means the use of land, buildings and/or structures for an industrial activity that creates significant adverse impacts beyond the boundaries of the site for which the associated activity takes place due to appearance, emission of contaminants, noise, odour, traffic volume, fire explosive hazards or dangerous goods. “Industrial Manufacturing/Processing” means development principally associated with manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, processing and research/testing activities and includes other accessory uses related to or supportive of the manufacturing, processing or assembly activity, such as offices, storage areas, display areas, and limited sales of goods produced on site. “Intensive Vegetative Operation” means a system of tillage for the concentrated raising of specialty crops including, but not limited to tree farms, commercial greenhouses, plant nurseries, sod farms, and similar uses. Medical marijuana production facilities are excluded from this definition. “Internal Access Road” means a private internal access allowance within a campground, manufactured home park, or medium density housing development, which is suitable for vehicular use.

L “Lane” means a public road providing secondary access to one or more parcels. “Landscaping” means any combination of trees, bushes, plants, flowers, lawns, bark mulch, decorative boulders and gravel, decorative paving, planters, foundations, sculptures, fences, and the like arranged and maintained so as to enhance the appearance of a property, or where necessary, to effectively screen a lot, site or storage yard. Landscaping does not include parking areas, sidewalks, and un-cleared undergrowth or weed growth. “Liquor Sales” means for the wholesale or retail sale or distribution to the public of any and all types of alcoholic spirits or beverages as defined by the Alberta Liquor Control Act. “Livestock” means animals such as poultry, horses, cattle, bison, sheep, swine, goats, bees, llamas, fur bearing animals raised in captivity, and domestic cervids within the meaning of the Livestock Industry Diversification Act. “Lot” means: (a) a quarter section;

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(b) a river lot or settlement lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, that is filed or lodged in the Land Titles Office; (c) a part of a parcel of land described in a certificate of title if the boundaries of the part are described in the certificate of title other than by reference to a legal subdivision, or (d) a part of a parcel of land described in a certificate of title if the boundaries of the part are described in the certificate of title by reference to a plan of subdivision. For the purposes of this Bylaw, the use of the terms lot, Parcel, and site shall be interchangeable within the context of this Bylaw. “Lot Area” means the total area within the Property Lines of a lot. “Lot Coverage” means the percentage of the Lot Area that may be built upon including Accessory buildings or structures and impervious surfaces. “Lot Depth” means the horizontal distance between the midpoints of the front and rear Property Lines. “Lot Width” means the horizontal distance of a Lot measured between the side Property Line at the minimum Yard, Front Setback

M “Manufactured Home”, see Housing, Manufactured “Manufactured Home Park” means a parcel comprehensively designed, developed and operated to provide sites and facilities for the placement and occupation of Housing, Manufactured on a long-term basis.

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“Manure Management Plan” – A plan which outlines how the manure produced at a site will be handled in a way that ensures sufficient land is available for the application of the manure at rates not exceeding the nutrient levels that will be utilized by the crops. This plan may include, but not be limited to: Soil type & texture, site/field information, manure production rates, nutrient levels and manure application rates. “Market Garden” means the growing of vegetables or fruit for commercial purposes. This use includes an area for the display and sale of goods or produce grown or raised on site. Medical marijuana production facilities are excluded from this use. “Medical Marijuana Production Facilities” means secured facilities licensed and regulated by Health Canada for the production and wholesale distribution of medical marijuana. “Mobile Home” see Housing, Manufactured – Type 2 “Motel” means a use which provides exclusively for the temporary accommodation of the travelling public for remuneration. Access to each guestroom is directly from the outside and the required parking is located at grade. Rooms may include bar or kitchen facilities. The motel may also include indoor or outdoor pools, a drinking establishment, and employee housing. “Motor Vehicle Racing Track” means a paved motor vehicle course or courses specifically designed, constructed and maintained for racing, testing and demonstrating motor vehicles and motorcycles. "Motor Vehicle Servicing, Repair and Storage" means a facility or area for the maintenance of motor vehicles and includes the supply and sale of fuels, oils, lubricants, tires and other parts and accessories and the storage and protection of vehicles, both indoors and in secured and screened compounds. “Moved-in Building” means a building that has been assembled at and previously occupied or used on a site other than the site it is proposed to be moved on to, and which is to be moved more or less whole to the proposed location. A Moved-in Building may be any type of building that is listed as a permitted or discretionary use in any land use district, except Manufactured Housing Type 1 or 2. “Multi-Attached Dwellings” see Housing, Townhouse. “Municipal Development Plan” means a statutory plan adopted by Council pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, which contains policies for the future development and use of land in the Municipality. “Municipal Planning Commission” means the Municipal Planning Commission appointed by Council. “Municipality” means Kneehill County.

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N “Natural Resource Extractive Industry” means the extraction of natural resources such as clay, sand, gravel, limestone, coal, petroleum and other minerals, and may include primary treatment into a raw marketable form. “Natural Science Exhibits” means development for the preservation, confinement, exhibition or viewing of plants, animals and other objects in nature. Typical facilities would include zoos, botanical gardens, arboretums, planetariums, aviaries and aquariums. “Non-arable Land” means Canada Land Inventory (CLI) capability for Agriculture classifications 4 through 7 that contain severe limitations such as topography or inundation by streams or lakes, which restricts the use of the land for crop production. “Non-conforming Building” means a building: (a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the date a Land Use Bylaw affecting the building or the land on which the building is situated becomes effective, and (b) that on the date the Land Use Bylaw becomes effective does not, or when constructed will not, comply with the Land Use Bylaw. “Non-conforming Use” means a lawful specific use: (a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building lawfully under construction at the date a Land Use Bylaw affecting the land or building becomes effective; and (b) that on the date the Land Use Bylaw becomes effective does not, or in the case of a building under construction will not, comply with the Land Use Bylaw. “Nuisance” means an activity or use that endangers personal or community health or safety and includes uses or activities that are out of character with the district in which they are situated resulting in noise, dust, odor, the excessive accumulation of junk or similar impacts that affect the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties.

O “Office” means a use, which provides for the provision of professional, management, administrative or consulting services in an office setting. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, the offices of lawyers, accountants, travel agents, real estate and insurance firms, investment planners, clerical and secretarial agencies. This use does not include financial services as defined. “Off-Site Parking” occurs when parking for a place occurs off of the parcel on which that place is located. Usually, this means street side parking or parking in an allocated parking lot. “Ornamental Pond” means a man-made water feature created for landscaping purposes having a depth shallower than 1 m (3.28 ft.) but does not include storm water management

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facilities. More information on regulations around man-made water features can be found in Section 51, Dugouts & Man-made Water Features of this Bylaw. “Outdoor Storage Facility” means land and/or buildings used for the outdoor storage of goods and materials and may include the collection and distribution of goods and materials, excluding dangerous or hazardous goods and materials. May include a lumberyard. “Outline Plan” means a detailed Land Use plan for an area of land that is typically smaller than the land covered by an Area Structure Plan and which conforms to all Statutory Plans. An Outline Plan is adopted by resolution of Council, Pursuant to Part 17 of the Act, and is otherwise equivalent to a “Conceptual Scheme” as described in the Act. “Owner” means the person(s) registered under the Land Titles Act as the owner of the fee simple estate in land and, in respect of any other property other than land, the person in lawful possession of it.

P “Parcel” means the aggregate of one or more areas of land described in a certificate of title or described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan filed or registered in a land titles office. “Park” means any public outdoor area or lot set aside specifically for passive or active recreation including tot-lots, playgrounds, walkways, trails, greenbelts, buffers, nature interpretation, environmental protection areas, and similar land uses. “Park Model” trailers, although considered recreational vehicles, are transportable and primarily designed for long-term or permanent placement at a destination where an RV is allowed. When set up, park models are connected to the utilities necessary to operate home style fixtures and appliances. “Patio” means any solid structure meant for support of people or materials out of doors and located at or less than 0.6 m above Finished Grade. The projection of patios into required setbacks is regulated in Section 40, Projections into Setbacks. “Permanent Foundation” means the provision of providing a base for a building approved under the Alberta building Code. “Permitted Use” means a use, which is compatible with other uses in the district and for which a development permit has been issued, provided it otherwise conforms to this Land Use Bylaw. “Personal Services” means the provision of a service to individuals on a commercial basis and includes but is not limited to such services of photographers, travel agencies, beauty salons, dry cleaners, medical and health related services including their associated offices. “Place of Worship” means a building used for religious worship by an association of persons that is organized for the conduct of religious services, rites and worship and is permanently

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established as to the continuity of its existence. Accessory uses may include, but not limited to, residence for a caretaker or head of the congregation and an assembly hall. “Porch” means a roofed Structure projecting from the exterior wall of a building with walls, which open or are screened to facilitate use as a seasonal outdoor living area. The projection of porches into required Setbacks is regulated in Section 40, Projections into Setbacks “Portable Storage Container” means a secure, steel/wood structure that is portable in nature (e.g. sea can, cargo container, shipping container etc.). “Principal” means the main or primary use, building, or structure. “Private Recreation Facility” means a land or a building used: • where members of a club or group assemble to participate in recreation, social or cultural activities • where there are sports, recreation, cultural, or social events for the members of the group • where there may be an area for the preparation or consumption of food • that may have meeting rooms for the administration of the group • where members of the club or the group have restricted access to the land or building through ownership, membership or invitation “Property Line” means a legal boundary of a lot. “Property Line, Exterior Side” means a Property Line other than a front or rear Property Line and is separating the lot from the flanking street or across route in a bare land strata plan. “Property Line, Front” means the Property Line separating the lot from the street and in the case of a Corner Parcel or through lot, the Property Line having the shortest length separating the lot from the street. “Property Line, Interior Side” means a Property Line other than a front, rear, or exterior side Property Line. “Property Line, Rear” means the Property Line or point of intersection of the side Property Lines farthest from and opposite to the front Property Line. “Public or Quasi-public Use” means a use of land, and/or a building, for the purposes of public administration and service and shall also include the use of land and/or a building for the purpose of assembly, worship, instruction, culture, recreation or other community activity. “Public Utility” means a system or works used to provide one or more of the following for public consumption, benefit, convenience or use: • water or steam • sewage disposal • public transportation operated by or on behalf of the Municipality

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• irrigation • drainage • fuel • electric power • heat • waste management • telecommunications • natural gas “Public Utility Building” means a building in which the proprietor of a public utility maintains its offices, or maintains or houses equipment used in connection with the public utility.

Q “Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP)” means individuals with one or more of the following designations or other related environmental professionals able to perform the necessary level of environmental review as appropriate. • RPBio (Registered Professional Biologist) • RF (Registered Forester) • EP (Environmental Professional) • EPt (Environmental Professional Trainee) • QEP (Qualified Environmental Professional) • EPI (Environmental Professional Intern)

R “Rear Yard” see Yard, Rear. “Recreation Area” means an area of land used by the public for recreational purposes. Activities may include, but are not limited to walking, running, cycling, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and riding of all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. “Recreational Resort” means a commercial development, which allows for leisure and vacation accommodation in association with indoor, outdoor, or passive recreation and other amenities, which form an integral part of the development. "Recreational, Major” means a use for high intensity commercial recreation, sports or amusement where there may be many spectators. An Area Structure Plan or Area Concept Plan may be required. Typical uses may include a golf course, race track, fair/rodeo

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grounds, commercial equestrian arena, ski hill, Scout/Guide camps, religious outdoor retreat camps, Sport Camps, indoor ice arena, and curling rink. “Recreational, Minor” means a use for recreation, sports and amusement where patrons are predominantly participants and any spectators are incidental and attend on a non- recurring basis. Typical facilities would include athletic clubs; health and fitness clubs; outdoor unenclosed hockey rinks; paint ball facilities; bowling alleys; racquet clubs; sports fields; tennis courts; driving ranges; miniature golf establishments; rifle and pistol ranges; and archery ranges. “Recreation Trail” means a travel way established either through construction or use which is passable by at least one or more of the following, including, but not limited to: foot traffic, bicycles, in-line skates, wheelchairs, cross-country skis. “Recreation Vehicle” means a portable structure designed and built to be carried on a vehicle or to be transported on its own wheels and which is intended to provide temporary living accommodation for travel or for recreation purposes and which does not need any special license or permit to travel on the public road systems other than a usual trailer or vehicle license, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes such vehicles as a motor home, a camper, a travel trailer, a tent trailer, or boat but does not include a manufactured home. “Recreational Centre and Lodge” see Country Recreational Lodge. “Recycling Collection Point” means a primary or incidental use that serves as a neighborhood drop-off point for the temporary storage of recoverable materials. No permanent storage or processing of such items is allowed. “Recycling Depot” means development used for the acceptance and temporary storage of bottles, cans, tetra-packs, newspapers and similar household goods for reuse, where all storage is contained within an enclosed building. It may include a container yard for recycling bins. “Renewable Energy” means a Development whose Principal Use is the generation of energy for commercial or residential use, from wind, solar, geothermal or other sources that do not depend on finite, non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels. “Reserve Land” means a municipal, school, or environmental reserve that has been dedicated in accordance with the Act. “Restaurant” see Eating and Drinking Establishment. “Retail Store” means a building where merchandise is offered for retail sale and is stored only in reasonably sufficient quantities to supply normal retail needs. It may include limited outdoor display of goods for sale. “Riding Arena, Private” means a building or structure in which equestrian, athletic or recreational activities are carried out on the lot upon which the arena is located. More information on riding arenas can be found in Section 58 of this Bylaw.

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“Riparian Area” includes any lands that adjoin or directly influence a water body, and includes floodplains (see Figure 3), and land that directly influences alluvial aquifers. Typical examples of riparian area include the lush vegetation that grows on floodplains and watercourse banks. They usually are distinctly different from surrounding lands because of unique soil and vegetation characteristics that are influenced by the presence of water above the ground and below the surface. Water is present due to a water body or elevated water table such as seep or spring. Riparian areas perform several important functions, which may include but not limited to: (a) Protecting ground and surface water from contamination; (b) Exchange of groundwater and surface water; (c) Filtering of nutrients and minerals; (d) Providing habitat for fish, waterfowls, and wildlife; (e) Building, stabilizing stream banks and channels; and (f) Contributing to biodiversity.

Figure 3: Riparian Area.

“Road” means land used or surveyed for use as a public highway or road, and includes a bridge forming part of a public highway or road and any structure incidental to the public highway or road or bridge, subject to the direction, control and management of the County. “Rural Industrial Park” means the use of land, buildings and/or structures for an industrial activity that creates moderate to significant adverse impacts beyond the boundaries of the site for which the associated activity takes place due to appearance, emission of contaminants, noise, traffic volume, odour, fire, explosive hazards or dangerous goods. May include moderate to extensive open storage or stockpiling of raw materials, vehicles and machinery that may be partly or wholly visible off the site, minor to large structures,

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significant noise in the general operations of the use, or potential exposure of the environment to chemicals and other forms of pollution from the general operations of the use.

S “Screening” means a fence, wall, berm, hedge or other barrier providing visual and/or acoustic separation of sites. “Seasonal” means the use or occupation of a site, dwelling, recreational vehicle or park model recreation vehicle between May 1st and October 31st of a calendar year. “Second Dwelling” means a dwelling unit that is permanent in nature and is being placed on the same parcel with an existing dwelling unit. “Service Station” means a building or a portion thereof for the servicing and repair of motor vehicles and includes the sale of fuel, oils and other accessories for motor vehicles. “Setback” means the required minimum distance that a development must be setback from a Property Line or any other feature of a site as specified by the Bylaw. “Side Yard” see Yard, Side. “Sight Triangle” means the triangular space formed by the front and exterior side property lines of a Corner Parcel and a line drawn from a point on one Property Line to a point on the other property line, each such point being 7.0 m from the point of intersection of the property lines as defined in Section 34, Corner Parcel & Site Triangles of this Bylaw. “Solar Array Panel” means one or more Solar Energy Conversion Devices plus the mounting structure for the devices. Note that this energy is not in a form that is useable by its intended energy loads. The energy is merely used to feed into other components that together form a Solar Energy System. means a device used to convert energy contained within the sun’s rays into electrical (photovoltaic) or heat energy and may be a single unit or an array of units into a single panel. “Solar Array Panel, Ground Mount” means a Solar Array that is mounted on a stand-alone structure mounted on the ground, on tower(s) or on pole(s) specifically intended for the array. A Solar Energy System incorporating a Solar Array, Ground Mount can be used to provide energy service to buildings located on or off site. panel to collect solar energy that is a stand-alone structure mounted on the ground or a tower/pole. A Solar Panel, Ground Mount is used to provide services to buildings located on the parcel upon which the Solar Panel, Ground Mount is located. “Solar Array Panel, Roof Mount” means a Solar Array panel to collect solar energy that is mounted on the roof of a structure. “Solar Energy Conversion Device” means a device that converts energy contained in sunlight into electrical or heat energy.

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“Solar Energy System” means a system of components that convert energy contained in sunlight into useable electrical or heat energy. “Solar Farm” is an installation or area of land in which a large Solar Energy System is installed number of solar panels are set up in order to generate electricality or heat energy for commercial sale to off-site customers. for structures located off of the parcel upon which the Solar Farm is located. A Solar Farm is primarily for commercial purposes. “Street” means a road other than a lane. “Stripping” means to take away or remove the earth in thin strips or layers. “Subdivision and Development Appeal Board” means the board established by Council. “Subdivision and Development Authority” means the authority established by Council by bylaw to make decisions on subdivision applications and other subdivision-related matters. “Subdivision and Development Regulation” means the Subdivision and Development Regulation (AR 43/202), as amended. “Surveillance Suite” see Housing, Employee.

T “Temporary” means a period of time up to 1 year, unless otherwise specified in a development permit. “Temporary Second Dwelling” means a dwelling unit that is temporary in nature and is only to be occupied during the construction or location of a new dwelling unit on the parcel. “Tourist Information Services and Facilities” means the use of a parcel of land or a building to provide information to the travelling public and may include washrooms and picnic facilities. “Truck Stop” means the provision of facilities including a service station and restaurant for the temporary parking of licensed tractor/trailer units. A truck stop also may include a convenience store and restaurant facilities, and may include overnight accommodation.

U “Un-subdivided Quarter Section” means a titled area of 160 acres (64.7 hectares) more or less but excluding previous subdivision for roads, road widening, school sites and other public and quasi-public uses.

V “Veterinary Clinic” means a use, which provides for the medical care and treatment of animals and includes the provision for their overnight accommodation but does not include kennels, outdoor pens, and enclosures.

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“Veterinary Hospital” means a use, which provides the medical care and treatment of animals and includes provision for their accommodation and confinement in outdoor pens, runs, and enclosures.

W “Warehousing” means a facility for the indoor storage of goods and merchandise and may include offices related to the administration of the warehouse facility as an accessory use. Warehousing includes mini or self-storage facilities. “Watercourse” means the bed and shore of a river, stream, lake, creek, lagoon, swamp, marsh or other natural body of water, or a canal, ditch, reservoir or other man-made feature, whether it contains or conveys water continuously or intermittently. “Waste Management Facility, Major” means a site used primarily for the storage, processing, treatment and disposal of solid and/or liquid wastes, which may have adverse environmental impact on adjacent sites by virtue of potential emissions and/or appearance. Typical uses include sanitary landfills, garbage transfer and compacting stations, recycling facilities, incinerators, sewage lagoons, wrecking and scrap metal yards, and similar uses. “Waste Management Facility, Minor” means a site used for the storage, recycling, disposal and filling of clean clay, waste concrete and paving materials, non-noxious scrap building materials, and similar non-hazardous wastes which normally do not generate any environmental pollution to the site and surrounding lands. This includes a dry waste site. “Water Setback” means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a waterfront lot measured at right angles from the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of a watercourse, such as a river, lake or wetland. “Work Camp” means a residential complex used to house camp workers by various contracting firms on a temporary basis, and without restricting the generality of the above, the camp is usually made up of a number of mobile units, clustered in such fashion as to provide sleeping, eating, recreation, and other basic living facilities. The units may be dismantled and removed from the site from time to time. Federal, Provincial or municipal work camps are permit exempt. “Wrecking Yard” means land and buildings that are used for the storage and dismantling of old or wrecked vehicles and / or machinery for the purpose of recycling their components.

Y “Yard, Front” means that part of the Lot which extends across the full width of a lot located between the side Property Lines measured perpendicular from the Property Line, Front to the nearest wall or supporting member of a principal building or structure.

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“Yard, Rear” means that part of the lot which extends across the full width of a lot located between the side Property Lines measured perpendicular from the Property Line, Rear to the nearest wall or supporting member of a principal building or structure. “Yard, Side” means that part of a Lot which extends from the Yard, Front to the Yard, Rear between the side Property Lines of a Lot and the nearest wall or supporting member of a principal building or structure.

“Yard, Exterior Side” means a yard extending from the Yard, Front to the Yard, Rear between the Property Line, Exterior Side of the parcel to the wall of the principal building thereon. “Yard, Interior Side” means a yard extending from the Yard, Front to the yard, rear between the Property Line, Interior Side of the parcel to the wall of the principal building thereon. All other words and phrases mean the same as they do in the Municipal Government Act, or the Subdivision and Development Regulation. Where words and phrases are not defined, they are given their common dictionary definitions.

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6.1

SUBJECT: 2016 Project and Capital Budget

2016-09-13 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Mike Morton, Director of Corporate Services

BACKGROUND/ Council passed capital/project budget in December 2015. Council’s role in PROPOSAL governance is to ensure stewardship over its entrusted resources.

DISCUSSION/ Presentation of the 2016 Project and Capital Budget Variance Report based OPTIONS/ on data available to preparer as at August 12, 2016. BENEFITS/ DISADVANTAGES: • Summary- Actual costs incurred: COSTS/SOURCE OF • Gravel acquisition projects = $3,655,140.25 FUNDING: • Non TCA Projects = $1,245,044.50 • Admin/Medical Building = $2,153,428.78 (2016 only) • Other TCA Projects = $1,602,691.42 • Capital Equipment – new to plan = $465,910.85 • Capital Equipment – existing plan = $1,432,709.71

Total Gravel, Non TCA and TCA Projects = $9,122,215.80 Total Budget = $20,670,246.33 N/A COMMUNICATIONS:

Fiscal Sustainability LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

ATTACHMENTS: 2016 Budget Project Report_R0_Aug 12 2016.pdf

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive for information.

COUNCIL OPTIONS: Receive for information. MOTION: Council hereby approves the capital/project expenditure report as of August 12, 2016.

Prepared By: Mike Morton Approved By: Mike Morton Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Director of Corporate Services Director of Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes

TOTAL NET OPERATING BEFORE COMMITTED - 9,019,681.00

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTION 2,140,664.00 2,140,664.00 - Completed as per budget (This is the annual funding contribution - new upfront purchases to plan are in TCA projects below) TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PLAN B1601

WATER SERVICE AREA TAX & SPECIAL BENEFITING 1,557,093.00 - Completed as per budget LEVY 1,557,093.00 WSA TAX & SPECIAL BENEFITING LEVY B1602

TOTAL NET OPERATING AFTER COMMITTED - 5,321,924.00 3,697,757.00 -

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes

GRAVEL ACQUISITION PROJECTS CONTRACT PURCHASES 3,676,841.15 Gravel Purchases - propose 3 year contract for 150,000 tonne / 2,950,000.00 2,646,221.98 303,778.02 yr B1603 Project is complete Contract gravel purchases 726,841.15 B1578 728,494.27 - 1,653.12 Project is complete

TRANSFER TO RESERVE 280,424.00 Fund Gravel Reserve 280,424.00 B1604 280,424.00 - Completed as per budget

TOTAL GRAVEL ACQUISITION PROJECTS 3,957,265.15 3,655,140.25 302,124.90

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes

NON TCA PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION 21,400.00 Contaminated Sites PSAB 3260 - Phase 2 21,400.00 B1656 21,400.00 - Project is complete FIRE 65,000.00 ACP - Fire Department Training 65,000.00 B1573 2,987.05 62,012.95 Some to be done in October TRANSPORTATION 1,557,067.70 Contract Shoulder Pull - 50 miles 1,125,000.00 B1605 1,013,056.62 111,943.38 Project is complete/inc. dust controls Contract shoulder pulls - 75 KM 432,067.70 B1506 48,927.55 383,140.15 Project is complete/inc. dust controls WATER 1,349,054.00 Churchill Water Engineering 851,209.00 B1606 23,047.50 828,161.50 In progress Strat plan - water study engineering 497,845.00 B1508 14,210.00 483,635.00 To be transferred to B1606 Combined 1,349,054.00 CEMETERY 58,000.44 Survey & Register Cemetery Boundaries 30,000.00 B1607 - 30,000.00 Contractor has started Surveying Cemeteries 28,000.44 B1509 7,589.70 20,410.74 95% complete PLANNING 211,182.99 Draft Agreement prepared however no review Development Agreement for BMR 15,000.00 - 15,000.00 B1608 to date In progress - lands identified and currently Land services to consolidate various Kneehill County titles 20,000.00 - 20,000.00 B1609 seeking service provider Expert Review on agreements 50,000.00 B1657 - 50,000.00 As required LUB - Land Use Bylaw - Project from 2014 22,513.39 B1403 - 22,513.39 LUB final draft to Council in September Hamlet Study 63,033.90 B1511 26,103.08 36,930.82 Awaiting final documents - 95% complete GMSS - General Municipal Service Standard Policy 40,635.70 B1510 - 40,635.70 Awaiting final draft for review RECREATION 100,690.00 90% complete will present draft to Council on Tourism and Recreational Master Plan 100,690.00 87,723.00 12,967.00 B1512 Oct 18th

TOTAL NON TCA PROJECTS 3,362,395.13 1,245,044.50 2,117,350.63

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes

TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET (TCA) PROJECTS

ADMINISTRATION 4,424,588.63

Administration and Medical Building (including ASB addition) 4,424,588.63 2,153,428.78 2,271,159.85 Construction complete, couple bills outstanding B1514 FIRE 294,895.00

Torrington - Move fuel tank 15,000.00 15,000.00 Waiting for fuel tank to be empty before move B1611 Wimborne Fire Tower (replace) 79,895.00 B1574 61,910.71 17,984.29 Installed, minor additions in fall Containerized Fire Training Structure 200,000.00 B1575 192,032.57 7,967.43 Installed, minor additions in fall TRANSPORTATION 5,399,285.66 Chip seal Gorr / PBI Road 526,000.00 B1612 522,164.60 3,835.40 Project is complete Road Rebuilt - #1 from Plan (RR 26-2 & Twp 31-0) 4,000,000.00 B1613 140,735.82 3,859,264.18 Carry over 2017 Grader Shed Trochu 300,000.00 B1616 25.00 299,975.00 In progress Grader Shed Torrington 300,000.00 B1617 - 300,000.00 In progress 2014 - Boulton - Eagleview Ranch - Road Development Cost 25,000.00 - 25,000.00 Share B1407 Carry over 1 year warranty in May 2017 Fuel Tanks and meters 50,000.00 14,465.00 35,535.00 (Gravel,Maintenance,Wimborne,Acme,Carbon) B1520 In progress New Fence at shop Yard 23,285.66 B1519 15,677.00 7,608.66 Project is complete *** Dunphy Road Project (B1524 project in 2015). Increase 175,000.00 - 175,000.00 budget needed in the amount of 45,000. B1524 Carry over approval A/E 2017 BRIDGES 375,000.00 BF 6645 (Evans) rebuild 375,000.00 B1618 370,700.00 4,300.00 Project is complete HEALTH SERVICES 250,000.00 Old Medical Clinic Renovations 250,000.00 B1619 - 250,000.00 Town to manage project, not started WATER 1,409,463.00 Shoring 15,000.00 B1620 11,550.00 3,450.00 Purchased and on site

Reserves for Waterline Extensions (as per policy 14-12a) 50,000.00 - 50,000.00 B1621 No extensions to date Fund WSA reserve for previous year expenses with MSI 2016 1,344,463.00 - 1,344,463.00 allocation B1622 To be completed WASTE MANAGEMENT 195,000.00 Still waiting on quotes. May have to carry-over New / Additional Transtor Bin (Torrington) 150,000.00 - 150,000.00 due to the order time for bin as well as added expense of fall/winter installation B1623 Is being installed. No invoices submitted yet. Install / Repair Fencing (Torrington Landfill) 45,000.00 - 45,000.00 B1624 Quote was under budget

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes AG SERVICES 15,000.00 Fencing of Clay Pit (Finn Hall Pit) 15,000.00 B1625 - 15,000.00 Supplies purchased and contractor hired PARKS and RECREATION 408,253.76 New Recreation Site Phase 1 100,000.00 B1626 1,074.00 98,926.00 In progress Install complete waiting to winterize waterlines Keivers Lake Power & Water upgrade to stalls 100,000.00 84,690.00 15,310.00 B1627 before closing project 95% complete waiting on warranty work to be New wash house for Keivers Lake Campground 200,000.00 185,954.02 14,045.98 completed after fall closure and winterizing B1530 Swalwell improvements 8,253.76 B1531 1,712.70 6,541.06 95% complete

Total before new capital equipment to plan 12,771,486.05 3,756,120.20 9,015,365.85

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN NEW TO PLAN 579,100.00 (To fund up front purchases new to the plan) Gravel Stacker 275,000.00 B1628 198,500.00 76,500.00 Complete Gravel Truck 160,000.00 B1629 155,206.00 4,794.00 Complete Ripper for 14M Grader 25,000.00 B1630 22,773.00 2,227.00 Complete 4WD MOWER 30,000.00 B1631 29,919.00 81.00 Complete Rock Grizzly 21,000.00 B1632 19,500.00 1,500.00 Complete STUMP GRINDER 18,000.00 B1633 10,021.60 7,978.40 Complete UTILITY TRAILER 15,000.00 B1634 6,615.00 8,385.00 Complete Drone 5,000.00 B1635 4,876.25 123.75 Complete Snow Blade for Loader 15,000.00 B1636 9,050.00 5,950.00 Complete Forks for Loader 9,500.00 B1637 9,450.00 50.00 Complete LASER RADAR 5,600.00 B1534 5,600.00 Quotes received

TOTAL TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET (TCA) PROJECTS 13,350,586.05 4,222,031.05 9,128,555.00

TOTAL GRAVEL ACQUISITION PROJECTS, NON TCA 20,670,246.33 9,122,215.80 11,548,030.53 PROJECTS AND TCA PROJECTS

TRANSFER TO RESERVE - 310,000.00 Sale of administration building - 310,000.00 B1655 - 310,000.00 - Complete

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Year to Date 2016 Fiscal Year actual as of Aug 12 Budget to actual 2016 Total Budget Description Amount Budget # 2016 variance Project Status Notes Machinery & Equipment 20-Year Capital Replacement Plan 2016 2016 Purchases Budget # OPERATIONS Purchase Unit #'s Year Description 2016 2005 Laser Radar 5,600.00 B1651 5,600.00 Quotes received M5611 2011 John Deere 870 G Grader (Div 6) 463,000.00 B1638 462,557.00 443.00 Complete M6707 2007 MASSEY TRACTOR 120,000.00 B1640 109,710.62 10,289.38 Complete M8206 2006 FLX10 Flex Arm Schlute 35,000.00 B1641 17,875.00 17,125.00 Complete M8306 2006 XH1000Mower Schlute 45,000.00 B1642 23,700.00 21,300.00 Complete Skid for pressure washer M2997 with a description: Skid 18,000.00 B1648 9,069.74 8,930.26 M2997 1997 Mounted 1260 Hotsy Pressure Washer (`97) Complete M6114 2013 Bobcat S590 ACS 44,621.21 B1649 44,621.21 - Complete M6415 2015 BOBCAT T870 103,000.00 B1650 102,163.64 836.36 Complete M2506 2006 STRLG LT9500 Gravel Box/Slide Sander/Plow 230,000.00 B1639 209,727.25 20,272.75 Complete G2211 2012 Freightliner Conventional CD122064 160,000.00 B1643 154,338.50 5,661.50 Complete M1109 2009 Dodge RAM 3500 1 Ton Dumpbox/SnowPlow 64,000.00 B1644 61,009.75 2,990.25 Complete M4406 2006 MIDLAND XL2100 Pup Trailer 55,000.00 B1646 30,678.25 24,321.75 Complete M4708 2008 T/A BOBCAT TRAILER 20' M4404) 18,000.00 B1647 6,615.00 11,385.00 Complete G4411 2012 Midland 35' ST3400 End Dump 65,000.00 B1653 59,614.25 5,385.75 Complete G4011 2012 Midland Triaxle MX 3000 60,000.00 B1654 54,527.25 5,472.75 Complete A7909 2009 MHD900 Hayland Leveler 14,000.00 B1553 14,000.00 Complete but not reflected in report

51,000.00 B1652 28,195.00 22,805.00 50% complete Console is still not available A0702 NOT ON TCA 2002 Spray Truck System A0706 2006 F450 Truck 4x4 Spray 1 ton 60,000.00 B1645 58,307.25 1,692.75 Complete 1,611,221.21 1,432,709.71 178,511.50

Total 10,554,925.51

174 2016/09/139/1/2016 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

6.2

nd SUBJECT: 2 Quarter 2016 Financial Report

MEETING DATE: 2016-09-13

PRESENTED BY: Mike Morton, Director of Corporate Services

BACKGROUND/ To request Council’s acceptance of the January to June 2016 Financial PROPOSAL Reports.

DISCUSSION/ Notes accompanying the reports: OPTIONS/ BENEFITS/ 1. Report cut-off for actual expenses was June 30, 2016. Invoices and DISADVANTAGES: work orders received late for that period will be included in the next Quarterly Report. 2. The 2016 Tax Levy Revenue is in this report. 3. “Page 1” in the Operating Report shows a higher penalty amount, which is due to the increase in tax arrears. 4. Budget transfers to reserves have been completed. 5. These reports reflect a delay in processing Inventory Work Orders and therefore some material expenses are understated and of significance is fuel expense. 6. Water debenture payout had budget of 3,384,000 and actual was 3,391,267. The extra funding will come from WSA reserve. 7. “Page 12” in the operating report shows the Health Services department over budget by $5,411. 8. Overall operating revenue is at 98.55% of budget and expenses at 54.96%. 9. “Page 1” in the Project Report shows an unbudgeted net expense of $506,093, which accounts for the gravel used. Budgeted gravel purchases are reported on the “contract purchases” line. 10. Horseshoe Canyon purchase deposit of $50,000 shows unbalanced on this June 30 report but was completed July 2 and the full accounting will be included in the next financial report. 11. Reserves: Decreased overall by $3.2 million. Final debenture payment is included in the schedule. The budget projected 12.4 million decrease in reserves is likely not going to be realized. 12. The Federal Gas Tax Fund allocation for 2016 is $265,306. This is $7,306 more than budgeted and is offset with less contingency reserve applied. 13. Received MSI to date is $1,344,463 with $1,491,358 still to come.

COSTS/SOURCE OF N/A FUNDING:

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 175 2016/09/13 COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: January to June 2016 Financial Reports.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Council accepts the report as information.

1. Receive the January to June 2016 Financial Reports as presented. COUNCIL OPTIONS: 2. Council provides further direction.

MOTION: 1. Council receives the January to June 2016 Financial Reports as presented.

Prepared By: Will Wolfe Approved By: Mike Morton Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Accounting Supervisor Director of Corporate Services Chief Administrative Officer

REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item # 6.2 2 | Page 176 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

REVENUE

GENERAL REVENUE PROPERTY TAXES (29,779,179.00) (29,766,509.44) (12,669.56) 99.96% RURAL WATER AND WSA TAXES (1,230,330.00) (1,230,212.37) (117.63) 99.99% FRONTAGE/SPECIAL BENEFIT LEVY (326,763.00) (367,340.44) 40,577.44 112.42% OTHER TAXES (40,000.00) (16,704.00) (23,296.00) 41.76% RETURN ON INVESTMENTS (277,000.00) (163,650.03) (113,349.97) 59.08% PENALITES & FINES (70,000.00) (104,966.67) 34,966.67 149.95% SALES TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - (18,538.64) 18,538.64 OPERATING GRANTS - - - TRANSFER FROM RESERVES (1,825,068.00) (1,907,246.52) 82,178.52 104.50%

TOTAL GENERAL REVENUE (33,548,340.00) (33,575,168.11) 26,828.11 100.08%

LEGISLATIVE TOTAL LEGISLATIVE - - -

ADMINISTRATION SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (29,400.00) (15,348.48) (14,051.52) 52.21% OTHER REVENUE (9,450.00) (30,306.21) 20,856.21 320.70% PENALTIES & FINES (3,000.00) 687.26 (3,687.26) -22.91% OPERATING GRANTS (14,333.00) (14,333.33) 0.33 100.00% TRANSFER FROM RESERVES (71,800.00) (51,647.69) (20,152.31) 71.93%

TOTAL ADMINISTRATION (127,983.00) (110,948.45) (17,034.55) 86.69%

1 177 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

ASSESSMENT SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (50.00) - (50.00) 0.00% TRANSFER FROM RESERVES - - -

TOTAL ASSESSMENT (50.00) - (50.00) 0.00%

FIRE SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (1,400.00) - (1,400.00) 0.00% SALES TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS (13,424.00) (7,830.67) (5,593.33) 58.33% RENTAL INCOME (2,472.00) (2,472.00) - 100.00% OTHER REVENUE - - - LICENSES & PERMITS - - - PENALTIES & FINES - - - OPERATING GRANTS - - - TRANSFER FROM RESERVES - - -

TOTAL FIRE (17,296.00) (10,302.67) (6,993.33) 59.57%

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATING GRANT - - -

TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - - -

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As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % ENFORCEMENT SALES TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS (57,790.00) (16,468.80) (41,321.20) 28.50% PENALTIES & FINES (50,000.00) (29,755.00) (20,245.00) 59.51% TRANSFER FROM RESERVES - - -

TOTAL ENFORCEMENT (107,790.00) (46,223.80) (61,566.20) 42.88%

TRANSPORTATION SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (127,100.00) (97,774.89) (29,325.11) 76.93% RENTAL INCOME (22,000.00) (18,091.60) (3,908.40) 82.23% OTHER REVENUE (600.00) (5,760.00) 5,160.00 960.00% OPERATING GRANTS - - - TRANSFER FROM RESERVES - - -

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION (149,700.00) (121,626.49) (28,073.51) 81.25%

BRIDGES TOTAL BRIDGES - - -

WATER SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (537,904.00) (296,769.36) (241,134.64) 55.17% SALES TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS (67,000.00) (37,335.23) (29,664.77) 55.72% OTHER REVENUE (1,850.00) (4,570.06) 2,720.06 247.03% PENALTIES & FINES (4,000.00) (2,160.39) (1,839.61) 54.01% TRANSFER FROM RESERVES (3,384,000.00) (3,391,267.44) 7,267.44 100.21%

TOTAL WATER (3,994,754.00) (3,732,102.48) (262,651.52) 93.43%

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As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % SEWER SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (13,692.00) (6,913.98) (6,778.02) 50.50%

TOTALSEWER (13,692.00) (6,913.98) (6,778.02) 50.50%

WASTE MANAGEMENT SALES TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS (14,000.00) - (14,000.00) 0.00%

TOTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT (18,100.00) (6,576.93) (11,523.07) 36.34%

HEALTH SERVICES RENTAL INCOME (9,000.00) (3,500.00) (5,500.00) 38.89%

TOTAL HEALTH SERVICES (9,000.00) (3,500.00) (5,500.00) 38.89%

CEMETERIES SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (6,000.00) (3,450.00) (2,550.00) 57.50%

TOTAL CEMETERIES (6,000.00) (3,450.00) (2,550.00) 57.50%

PLANNING SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (26,800.00) (10,555.24) (16,244.76) 39.39% LICENSES & PERMITS (44,000.00) (34,653.46) (9,346.54) 78.76% OPERATING GRANTS - - -

TOTAL PLANNING (70,800.00) (45,208.70) (25,591.30) 63.85%

4 180 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % AGRICULTURAL SERVICES SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (18,600.00) (7,689.00) (10,911.00) 41.34% RENTAL INCOME (9,000.00) (7,920.00) (1,080.00) 88.00% OPERATING GRANTS (218,359.00) (109,179.74) (109,179.26) 50.00%

TOTAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES (245,959.00) (124,788.74) (121,170.26) 50.74%

RECREATION SALE OF GOODS AND SERVICES (57,400.00) (22,462.19) (34,937.81) 39.13% OPERATING GRANTS - - - TRANSFER FROM RESERVES - - -

TOTAL RECREATION (57,400.00) (22,462.19) (34,937.81) 39.13%

TOTAL REVENUE (38,366,864.00) (37,809,272.54) (557,591.46) 98.55%

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As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % EXPENSES

GENERAL EXPENSES SCHOOL FOUNDATION REQUISITION 6,317,786.00 3,158,893.17 3,158,892.83 50.00% SEPERATE SCHOOL REQUISISTION 50,507.00 25,253.42 25,253.58 50.00% KNEEHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY 40,527.00 40,526.39 0.61 100.00% TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 1,164,760.00 1,164,760.99 (0.99) 100.00% TRANSFERS TO LOCAL BOARDS and AGENCIES 45,000.00 44,639.00 361.00 99.20% TRANSFERS TO INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS 199,993.00 129,955.85 70,037.15 64.98% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 6,800.00 15,358.57 (8,558.57) 225.86% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES - 100,826.95 (100,826.95) PROVISION FOR ALLOWANCES 802,346.00 6,914.39 795,431.61 0.86% AMORTIZATION OF TCA - - - LOSS ON DISPOSAL - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVES 1,196,222.00 1,196,222.00 - 100.00%

TOTAL GENERAL 9,823,941.00 5,883,350.73 3,940,590.27 59.89%

6 182 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % LEGISLATIVE SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 259,055.00 104,555.78 154,499.22 40.36% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 246,828.00 113,172.07 133,655.93 45.85% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 11,090.00 3,545.30 7,544.70 31.97% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS ‐ ‐ ‐ TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL LEGISLATIVE 516,973.00 221,273.15 295,699.85 42.80%

ADMINISTRATION SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 1,790,406.00 833,330.07 957,075.93 46.54% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 697,498.00 313,066.80 384,431.20 44.88% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 238,650.00 118,361.44 120,288.56 49.60% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 3,000.00 1,915.00 1,085.00 63.83% OTHER EXPENSES 13,020.00 2,927.79 10,092.21 22.49% TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE 358,786.00 358,786.00 - 100.00%

TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 3,101,360.00 1,628,387.10 1,472,972.90 52.51%

7 183 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % ASSESSMENT SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS - - - CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 200,630.00 93,344.90 107,285.10 46.53% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES - - - PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 60,000.00 - 60,000.00 0.00% OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL ASSESSMENT 260,630.00 93,344.90 167,285.10 35.82%

FIRE SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 76,744.00 13,405.45 63,338.55 17.47% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 245,474.00 110,996.90 134,477.10 45.22% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 26,800.00 10,375.46 16,424.54 38.71% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFERS TO INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS 12,500.00 10,183.03 2,316.97 81.46% TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 224,000.00 107,000.00 117,000.00 47.77% TRANSFER TO RESERVES - - -

TOTAL FIRE 585,518.00 251,960.84 333,557.16 43.03%

8 184 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 78,168.00 24,435.85 53,732.15 31.26% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 8,200.00 5,244.91 2,955.09 63.96% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 6,500.00 379.50 6,120.50 5.84% TRANSFER TO RESERVES 100,000.00 100,000.00 - 100.00%

TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 192,868.00 130,060.26 62,807.74 67.43%

ENFORCEMENT SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 300,037.00 103,940.03 196,096.97 34.64% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 30,990.00 14,302.34 16,687.66 46.15% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 43,500.00 12,427.04 31,072.96 28.57% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVES - - -

TOTAL ENFORCEMENT 374,527.00 130,669.41 243,857.59 34.89%

9 185 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % HEALTH AND SAFETY SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 119,472.00 43,831.73 75,640.27 36.69% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 21,500.00 6,263.71 15,236.29 29.13% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 15,250.00 8,029.67 7,220.33 52.65% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 156,222.00 58,125.11 98,096.89 37.21%

TRANSPORTATION SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 3,549,234.00 1,443,656.70 2,105,577.30 40.68% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES - ROAD PROJECTS 300,000.00 7,256.82 292,743.18 2.42% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES - GRAVEL 4,000.00 - 4,000.00 0.00% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES - GRADER 525,000.00 210,852.81 314,147.19 40.16% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 435,860.00 212,718.42 223,141.58 48.80% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES - FUEL 1,000,000.00 215,759.54 784,240.46 21.58% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES - GROUND 392,000.00 138,546.52 253,453.48 35.34% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES- SHOP 672,950.00 245,784.20 427,165.80 36.52% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES - UTILITIES 144,385.00 72,557.47 71,827.53 50.25% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 7,500.00 7,000.00 500.00 93.33% TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL TRANSPORTATION 7,030,929.00 2,554,132.48 4,476,796.52 36.33%

10 186 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % BRIDGES SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS - - - CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 195,000.00 49,890.00 145,110.00 25.58% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES - - - PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS ‐ ‐ ‐ OTHER EXPENSES ‐ ‐ ‐ TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS ‐ ‐ ‐ TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL BRIDGES 195,000.00 49,890.00 145,110.00 25.58%

WATER SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 465,034.00 213,358.18 251,675.82 45.88% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 56,457.00 37,757.16 18,699.84 66.88% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 765,667.00 368,264.57 397,402.43 48.10% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 72,660.00 - 72,660.00 0.00% OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - - FINANCING - PRINCIPLE/INTEREST 3,384,000.00 3,391,267.44 (7,267.44) 100.21%

TOTAL WATER 4,743,818.00 4,010,647.35 733,170.65 84.54%

11 187 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % SEWER SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 60,065.00 28,555.24 31,509.76 47.54% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES - - - MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 22,000.00 3,880.88 18,119.12 17.64% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL SEWER 82,065.00 32,436.12 49,628.88 39.52%

WASTE SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 118,280.00 60,643.03 57,636.97 51.27% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 97,179.00 43,854.96 53,324.04 45.13% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 1,000.00 59.58 940.42 5.96% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS 185,276.00 185,276.00 - 100.00% OTHER EXPENSES 65,560.00 28,038.85 37,521.15 42.77% TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL WASTE 467,295.00 317,872.42 149,422.58 68.02%

HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 3,648.00 9,059.04 (5,411.04) 248.33% TRANSFER TO RESERVES - - -

TOTAL HEALTH SERVICES 3,648.00 9,059.04 (5,411.04) 248.33%

12 188 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % CEMETERY SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 70,894.00 27,539.83 43,354.17 38.85% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 20,000.00 10,078.80 9,921.20 50.39% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 5,000.00 3,645.05 1,354.95 72.90% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL CEMETERY 95,894.00 41,263.68 54,630.32 43.03%

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 267,069.00 114,744.54 152,324.46 42.96% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 76,135.00 35,306.21 40,828.79 46.37% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 500.00 - 500.00 0.00% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES 500.00 - 500.00 0.00% TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 344,204.00 150,050.75 194,153.25 43.59%

13 189 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 119,156.00 53,341.40 65,814.60 44.77% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 44,500.00 2,792.93 41,707.07 6.28% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 9,000.00 676.62 8,323.38 7.52% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 172,656.00 56,810.95 115,845.05 32.90%

AGRICULTURAL SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 194,206.00 109,492.62 84,713.38 56.38% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 236,889.00 22,933.21 213,955.79 9.68% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 263,120.00 200,591.68 62,528.32 76.24% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES 20,000.00 7,058.99 12,941.01 35.29% TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVES - - -

TOTAL AGRICULTURAL 714,215.00 340,076.50 374,138.50 47.62%

14 190 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % RECREATION SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 192,026.00 69,941.77 122,084.23 36.42% CONTRACT & GENERAL SERVICES 120,186.00 32,978.32 87,207.68 27.44% MATERIAL, GOODS, SUPPPLIES & UTILITIES 82,000.00 20,683.60 61,316.40 25.22% PURCHASES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS - - - OTHER EXPENSES - - - TRANSFER TO OTHER GOVERNMENTS 45,000.00 - 45,000.00 0.00% TRANSFERS TO LOCAL BOARDS and AGENCIES - - - TRANSFERS TO INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS - - - TRANSFER TO RESERVE - - -

TOTAL RECREATION 439,212.00 123,603.69 315,608.31 28.14%

CULTURAL TRANSFERS TO LOCAL BOARDS and AGENCIES 46,208.00 46,208.19 (0.19) 100.00%

TOTAL CULTURAL 46,208.00 46,208.19 (0.19) 100.00%

15 191 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var % TOTAL EXPENSES 29,347,183.00 16,129,222.67 13,217,960.33 54.96%

NET REVENUE OVER EXPENSES BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS (9,019,681.00) (21,680,049.87) 12,660,368.87 240.36%

CONTRA'S TO OPERATING - (278,380.54) 278,380.54 TOTAL TRANSFER TO GRAVEL INVENTORY PROJECTS 3,230,424.00 2,751,873.09 478,550.91 85.19% TOTAL TRANSFER TO NON TCA PROJECTS 1,160,000.00 1,003,566.62 156,433.38 86.51% TOTAL TRANSFER TO TCA PROJECTS 4,629,257.00 4,194,717.85 434,539.15 90.61%

NET REVENUE OVER EXPENSES AFTER ADJUSTMENTS - (14,008,272.85) 14,008,272.85

16 192 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

GRAVEL ACQUISITION PROJECTS

FUNDING: FROM OPERATING (3,230,424.00) (2,751,873.09) (478,550.91) 85.19% FROM RESERVES (726,841.00) (728,494.27) 1,653.27 100.23%

EXPENSES: PROJECTS - - - CONTRACT PURCHASES 3,676,841.00 3,199,943.36 476,897.64 87.03% GRAVEL USED FROM INVENTORY - 506,093.13 (506,093.13) TRANSFER TO RESERVES 280,424.00 280,424.00 - 100.00%

NET GRAVEL ACQUISITION PROJECTS - 506,093.13 (506,093.13)

1 193 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

NON TCA PROJECTS

ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING - - - FROM RESERVES (21,400.00) (21,400.00) - 100.00%

PROJECT EXPENSES PROJECTS 21,400.00 21,400.00 - 100.00%

ADMINISTRATION PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - -

FIRE PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING - - - FROM GRANTS (65,000.00) (2,987.05) (62,012.95) 4.60% FROM RESERVES - - -

PROJECT EXPENSES PROJECTS 65,000.00 2,987.05 62,012.95 4.60%

FIRE PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - -

2 194 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (1,125,000.00) (1,003,566.62) (121,433.38) 89.21% FROM RESERVES (432,068.00) (48,927.55) (383,140.45) 11.32%

PROJECT EXPENSES: PROJECTS 1,557,068.00 1,052,494.17 504,573.83 67.59%

TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - -

WATER PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING - - - FROM RESERVES (1,349,054.00) (32,961.50) (1,316,092.50) 2.44%

PROJECTS EXPENSES: PROJECTS 1,349,054.00 32,961.50 1,316,092.50 2.44%

WATER PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - -

3 195 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

CEMETERY PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING - - - FROM RESERVES (58,000.00) (7,589.70) (50,410.30) 13.09%

PROJECT EXPENSES: PROJECTS 58,000.00 7,589.70 50,410.30 13.09%

CEMETERY PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - -

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (35,000.00) - (35,000.00) 0.00% FROM GRANTS (27,211.00) (26,103.08) (1,107.92) 95.93% FROM RESERVES (148,972.00) - (148,972.00) 0.00%

PROJECT EXPENSES: PROJECTS 211,183.00 26,103.08 185,079.92 12.36%

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - (0.00)

4 196 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

RECREATION PROJECTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING - - - FROM GRANTS (100,690.00) (87,723.00) (12,967.00) 87.12% FROM RESERVES - - -

PROJECT EXPENSES: PROJECTS 100,690.00 87,723.00 12,967.00 87.12%

RECREATION PROJECTS NET BALANCE - - -

NON TCA PROJECTS TOTAL OF ALL DEPARTMENTS FUNDING PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (1,160,000.00) (1,003,566.62) (156,433.38) 86.51% FROM GRANTS (192,901.00) (116,813.13) (76,087.87) 60.56% FROM RESERVES (2,009,494.00) (110,878.75) (1,898,615.25) 5.52%

PROJECT EXPENSES: PROJECTS 3,362,395.00 1,231,258.50 2,131,136.50 36.62%

ALL DEPARTMENTS NET BALANCE - (0.00) 0.00

5 197 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET (TCA) PROJECTS

ADMINISTRATION FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (26,928.00) (26,928.00) - 100.00% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED (19,032.00) - (19,032.00) 0.00% RESERVES (4,405,557.00) (2,153,236.78) (2,252,320.22) 48.88% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS (310,000.00) (310,000.00) - 100.00%

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES - BUILDINGS 4,424,589.00 2,153,236.78 2,271,352.22 48.67% LAND IMPROVEMENTS - LAND - - - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - - - VEHICLES - - -

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE 310,000.00 310,000.00 - 100.00% CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 26,928.00 26,928.00 - 100.00%

ADMINISTRATION NET BALANCE - - -

6 198 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

FIRE FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (272,310.00) (257,310.00) (15,000.00) 94.49% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED (279,895.00) (192,307.91) (87,587.09) 68.71% RESERVES - - - SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS - - -

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES 79,895.00 315.71 79,579.29 0.40% BUILDINGS 200,000.00 191,992.20 8,007.80 96.00% LAND IMPROVEMENTS - - - LAND - - - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 15,000.00 - 15,000.00 0.00% VEHICLES - - -

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE - - - CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 257,310.00 257,310.00 - 100.00%

FIRE NET BALANCE - - (0.00)

7 199 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

ENFORCEMENT FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (64,340.00) (64,340.00) - 100.00% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED - - - RESERVES (11,200.00) - (11,200.00) 0.00% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS - - -

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES - - - BUILDINGS - - - LAND IMPROVEMENTS - - - LAND - - - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 11,200.00 - 11,200.00 0.00% VEHICLES - - -

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE - - - CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 64,340.00 64,340.00 - 100.00%

ENFORCEMENT NET BALANCE - - -

8 200 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

TRANSPORTATION FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (2,352,877.00) (2,018,356.00) (334,521.00) 85.78% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED (258,000.00) (265,306.00) 7,306.00 102.83% RESERVES (6,358,908.00) (1,538,785.18) (4,820,122.82) 24.20% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS (455,122.00) (130,992.85) (324,129.15) 28.78%

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES 4,726,000.00 647,868.72 4,078,131.28 13.71% BUILDINGS 600,000.00 - 600,000.00 0.00% LAND IMPROVEMENTS - 13,550.00 (13,550.00) LAND - - - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 1,247,408.00 844,935.21 402,472.79 67.74% VEHICLES 812,000.00 731,716.25 80,283.75 90.11%

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE - 1.00 (1.00) CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 2,039,499.00 1,715,368.85 324,130.15 84.11%

TRANSPORTATION NET BALANCE - - (0.00)

9 201 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

BRIDGES FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING - - - GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED - - - RESERVES (375,000.00) (370,700.00) (4,300.00) 98.85% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS - - -

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES 375,000.00 370,700.00 4,300.00 98.85% BUILDINGS - - - LAND IMPROVEMENTS - - - LAND - - - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT - - - VEHICLES - - -

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE - - - CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN - - -

BRIDGES NET BALANCE - - -

10 202 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

WATER FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (1,672,140.00) (1,618,690.00) (53,450.00) 96.80% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED (1,344,463.00) (1,344,463.00) - 100.00% RESERVES - - - SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS - - -

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES 50,000.00 - 50,000.00 0.00% BUILDINGS - - - LAND IMPROVEMENTS - - - LAND - - - MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 15,000.00 11,550.00 3,450.00 77.00% VEHICLES - - -

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE 2,901,556.00 2,901,556.00 - 100.00% CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 50,047.00 50,047.00 - 100.00%

WATER NET BALANCE - - -

11 203 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

AGRICULTURAL FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (118,957.00) (103,833.25) (15,123.75) 87.29% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED - - - RESERVES (125,000.00) (86,502.25) (38,497.75) 69.20% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS (8,500.00) - (8,500.00) 0.00%

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES - - - BUILDINGS - - - LAND IMPROVEMENTS - - - LAND 15,000.00 - 15,000.00 0.00% MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 70,000.00 33,071.25 36,928.75 47.24% VEHICLES 60,000.00 58,307.25 1,692.75 97.18%

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE - - - CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 107,457.00 98,957.00 8,500.00 92.09%

AGRICULTURAL NET BALANCE - - -

12 204 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

RECREATION FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (121,705.00) (105,260.60) (16,444.40) 86.49% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED - - - RESERVES (408,254.00) (272,574.38) (135,679.62) 66.77% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS - - -

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES - - - BUILDINGS 200,000.00 185,280.18 14,719.82 92.64% LAND IMPROVEMENTS 208,254.00 87,294.20 120,959.80 41.92% LAND - 50,000.00 (50,000.00) MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 48,000.00 39,940.60 8,059.40 83.21% VEHICLES 15,000.00 6,615.00 8,385.00 44.10%

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE - - - CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 58,705.00 58,705.00 - 100.00%

RECREATION NET BALANCE - 50,000.00 (50,000.00)

13 205 2016/09/13 KNEEHILL COUNTY CAPITAL AND PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY

As of June 30, 2016 2016 Budget vs 2016 Budget vs 2016 Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Actual Actual Variance Actual Var %

TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSET (TCA) PROJECTS TOTAL OF ALL DEPARTMENTS FUNDING CAPITAL PROJECTS: FROM OPERATING (4,629,257.00) (4,194,717.85) (434,539.15) 90.61% GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTED (1,901,390.00) (1,802,076.91) (99,313.09) 94.78% RESERVES (12,128,919.00) (4,421,798.59) (7,707,120.41) 36.46% SALE OF TANGIBLE CAPTIAL ASSETS (773,622.00) (440,992.85) (332,629.15) 57.00% TOTAL FUNDING (19,433,188.00) (10,859,586.20) (8,573,601.80) 55.88%

CAPITAL PROJECT EXPENSES: ENGINEERED STRUCTURES 5,230,895.00 1,018,884.43 4,212,010.57 19.48% BUILDINGS 5,674,589.00 2,530,509.16 3,144,079.84 44.59% LAND IMPROVEMENTS 403,254.00 100,844.20 302,409.80 25.01% LAND 15,000.00 50,000.00 (35,000.00) 333.33% MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 1,406,608.00 929,497.06 477,110.94 66.08% VEHICLES 887,000.00 796,638.50 90,361.50 89.81% TOTAL PROJECTS 13,617,346.00 5,426,373.35 8,190,972.65 39.85%

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE: PROJECT RESERVE 3,211,556.00 3,211,557.00 (1.00) 100.00% CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PLAN 2,604,286.00 2,271,655.85 332,630.15 87.23%

ALL DEPARTMENTS NET BALANCE - 50,000.00 (50,000.00)

14 206 2016/09/13 Kneehill County Reserves Continuity As of As of As of 2016 Budget June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Budget Budget Budget Actual Actual Actual Decrease Increase Balance Decrease Increase Balance

IT Reserve ‐ 174,008.97 ‐ 174,008.97 TOTAL 71,800.00 108,786.00 ‐ 210,994.97 51,647.69 108,786.00 ‐ 231,147.28

Strat Plan ‐ 415,635.70 ‐ 415,635.70 TOTAL 176,459.00 ‐ ‐ 239,176.70 84,690.00 ‐ ‐ 330,945.70

Special Projects ‐ 2,899,468.38 ‐ 2,899,468.38 TOTAL 2,547,707.00 ‐ ‐ 351,761.38 1,443,637.02 1.00 ‐ 1,455,832.36

Capital Equipment Replacement ‐ 2,470,873.94 ‐ 2,470,873.94 TOTAL 1,611,222.00 2,604,286.00 ‐ 3,463,937.94 1,432,709.71 2,271,655.85 ‐ 3,309,820.08

Buildings ‐ 986,040.16 ‐ 986,040.16 TOTAL 986,040.00 ‐ ‐ 0.16 986,040.16 ‐ ‐ 0.00

Emergency Disaster ‐ 200,000.00 ‐ 200,000.00 TOTAL ‐ 100,000.00 ‐ 300,000.00 ‐ 100,000.00 ‐ 300,000.00

Fuel Stabilization ‐ 312,765.90 ‐ 312,765.90 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 312,765.90 ‐ ‐ ‐ 312,765.90

1 207 2016/09/13 Kneehill County Reserves Continuity As of As of As of 2016 Budget June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Budget Budget Budget Actual Actual Actual Decrease Increase Balance Decrease Increase Balance

Gravel ‐ 1,393,121.58 ‐ 1,393,121.58 TOTAL ‐ 280,424.00 ‐ 1,673,545.58 ‐ 280,424.00 ‐ 1,673,545.58

Roads ‐ 8,345,852.82 ‐ 8,345,852.82 TOTAL 4,000,000.00 ‐ ‐ 4,345,852.82 125,704.12 ‐ ‐ 8,220,148.70

Bridges ‐ 5,349,394.56 ‐ 5,349,394.56 TOTAL 375,000.00 ‐ ‐ 4,974,394.56 370,700.00 ‐ ‐ 4,978,694.56

Water ‐ 211,366.73 ‐ 211,366.73 TOTAL 851,209.00 1,200,000.00 ‐ 560,157.73 22,591.50 1,200,000.00 ‐ 1,388,775.23

Water Service Area ‐ 3,366,370.69 ‐ 3,366,370.69 TOTAL 3,384,000.00 2,901,556.00 ‐ 2,883,926.69 3,391,267.44 2,901,556.00 ‐ 2,876,659.25

Environmental ‐ 373,875.99 ‐ 373,875.99 TOTAL 216,400.00 ‐ ‐ 157,475.99 21,400.00 ‐ ‐ 352,475.99

FCSS ‐ 71,227.40 ‐ 71,227.40 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 71,227.40 ‐ ‐ ‐ 71,227.40

2 208 2016/09/13 Kneehill County Reserves Continuity As of As of As of 2016 Budget June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Budget Budget Budget Actual Actual Actual Decrease Increase Balance Decrease Increase Balance

Parent Link ‐ 127.41 ‐ 127.41 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 127.41 ‐ ‐ ‐ 127.41

KCRP ‐ 102,769.81 ‐ 102,769.81 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 102,769.81 ‐ ‐ ‐ 102,769.81

Medical ‐ 5,189,694.37 ‐ 5,189,694.37 TOTAL 5,469,517.00 310,000.00 ‐ 30,177.37 2,367,196.62 310,000.00 ‐ 3,132,497.75

Cemeteries ‐ 58,874.27 ‐ 58,874.27 TOTAL 58,000.00 ‐ ‐ 874.27 7,589.70 ‐ ‐ 51,284.57

Municipal Reserve ‐ 98,986.03 ‐ 98,986.03 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 98,986.03 ‐ 3,594.67 ‐ 102,580.70

Parks ‐ 299,085.17 ‐ 299,085.17 TOTAL 300,000.00 ‐ 914.83 186,354.18 ‐ ‐ 112,730.99

Recreation and Leisure ‐ 38,728.00 ‐ 38,728.00 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 38,728.00 ‐ ‐ ‐ 38,728.00

3 209 2016/09/13 Kneehill County Reserves Continuity As of As of As of 2016 Budget June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Budget Budget Budget Actual Actual Actual Decrease Increase Balance Decrease Increase Balance

Contingency Reserve ‐ 2,788,784.29 ‐ 2,788,784.29 TOTAL 134,007.00 250,000.00 ‐ 2,904,777.29 38,858.60 250,000.00 ‐ 2,999,925.69

Joint Community Summit ‐ 51,560.16 ‐ 51,560.16 TOTAL ‐ ‐ ‐ 51,560.16 15,358.57 ‐ ‐ 36,201.59

Doctor Recruitment ‐ 229,813.56 ‐ 229,813.56 TOTAL ‐ 31,461.00 ‐ 261,274.56 100,826.95 31,461.00 ‐ 160,447.61

Urban Sustainability ‐ 1,268,392.32 ‐ 1,268,392.32 TOTAL 1,164,761.00 1,164,761.00 ‐ 1,268,392.32 1,164,761.00 1,164,761.00 ‐ 1,268,392.32

TOTAL OF ALL RESERVES Dec 31 2015 ‐ 36,696,818.21 ‐ 36,696,818.21 TOTAL OF ALL RESERVES Dec 31 2016 21,346,122.00 8,951,274.00 ‐ 24,301,970.21 11,811,333.26 8,622,239.52 ‐ 33,507,724.47 NET CHANGE IN RESERVES ‐ 12,394,848.00 ‐ 3,189,093.74

4 210 2016/09/13 Kneehill County Grants As of 2016 Budget June 30 2016 Budget Actual Grant Source Amount Amount Applied To MSI operating 2014 deferred 27,210.90 26,103.08 Hamlet Study MSI operating 2015 deferred 100,690.00 87,723.00 Tourism Rec Plan MSI capital 2016 applied 1,344,463.00 1,344,463.00 WSA funding Federal Gas Tax 2016 applied 258,000.00 265,306.00 Chip Seal Program AMSP solar grant 2016 applied 19,032.00 ‐ B1514 admin building solar program ASB program 2016 applied 168,359.00 84,179.74 ASB Operating ASB environmental 2016 applied 50,000.00 25,000.00 ASB environmental Fire training 65,000, Wimborne fire tower 79,895, Alberta Community Partnership 2015 Deferred 344,895.00 195,294.96 containerized fire training structure 200,000 Alberta Municipal Affairs 2015 Deferred 14,333.00 14,333.33 Finance Intern

Total Before Deferred 2,326,982.90 2,042,403.11

MSI operating 2016 deferred 128,304.00 Deferred MSI capital 2016 deferred 823,834.00 Deferred MSI BMT 2016 deferred 539,220.00 Deferred

Total With Deferred 3,818,340.90

211 2016/09/13 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

7.1

SUBJECT: Commemorative Plaque for New Administration Building

2016-09-13 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

At the July 26, 2016 Regular Council Meeting, Council approved the following BACKGROUND/ motion; PROPOSAL “Councillor Hoppins moved to table the placement of the plaque discussion until after we receive the plaque.” CARRIED

DISCUSSION/ That Council provides administration direction on where to place the plaque. OPTIONS/ This plaque is very heavy, durable and well suited for the outdoors. At the July BENEFITS/ th DISADVANTAGES: 26 , 2016 Council meeting it was mentioned that the plaque be placed outside on the stone pillar to the right of the front doors.

COSTS/SOURCE OF N/A FUNDING:

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council Decision.

Council Decision. COUNCIL OPTIONS: MOTION: That Council approve that the Commemorative Plaque for the New Administration Building be placed ______?

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 212 2016/09/13 REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

8.1 SUBJECT: Regional Resource Urban Sustainability Grant Report

MEETING DATE: 2016-09-13

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ On February 4, 2014, Council approved Policy # 15-12, Regional Resource PROPOSAL Urban Sustainability Grant. Applications from our Urban municipalities for the 2017 budget year were due on September 1, 2016. Overview of the applications are as follows: DISCUSSION/ Town/Village % % Capital Project OPTIONS/ Operating Capital BENEFITS/ Acme 50% 50% Sanitary Trunk Sewer Line DISADVANTAGES: Replacement

Linden 0% 100% Phase 3 of Central Avenue Project. 1st Street W to 1St Street E. This phase will include, replacing water and sewer lines, curb, gutter and sidewalks and road rehabilitation. Three Hills 50% 50% Carry Forward Carbon 50% 50% Carry Forward Trochu 50% 50% Railway Ave. Rehab Project Phase 2.

COSTS/SOURCE OF FUNDING: 2017 Operating Budget

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: This initiative meets the strategic plan by “Thinking and Acting Regionally”.

ATTACHMENTS: N/A

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive for information.

1. Receive for information. COUNCIL OPTIONS: 2. Council to provide further direction or required changes/amendments.

MOTION: That Council receive the Regional Resource Urban Sustainability Grant Report as presented for information.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 213 2016/09/13 From: Glen Keiver [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 11:05 PM To: Bob Long ; Bobby Painter ; Brian Holsworth ; Carol Calhoun ; Jerry Wittstock ; Ken Hoppins ; Al Hoggan Subject: Marigold Library @ Canmore Aug 20 2016

27 out of 44 municipalities have signed ScheduleC which is61%. 60% is specified in the Marigold agreement

2 new vehicles were purchased for delivery.

The Feasibility Study Steering Committee has met 6 times Property options in Strathmore have been identified or eliminated In November the results will be finalized.

Mayor Ell of Strathmore has been working through AUMA to get legislation changed so they can borrow money.This could take up to 2 years.

Marigold received $89647 for on reserve populations of Siksika and Stoney Nakoda reservations.

Discussion took place on how to build relationships with on-reserve populations in Marigold. Very few use the library.

Glen

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Marigold Library System Board of Management Saturday, 23 April, 2016 Strathmore Alliance Church Strathmore, Alberta MINUTES

MARIGOLD BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE MARIGOLD STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ACADIA Maxine Booker 1 Michelle Toombs Nancy Smith AIRDRIE Kayla Jessen-White 2 Laura Taylor Albert Herr M.D. BIGHORN Lynda Lyster 3 Lynne Thorimbert Wendy Rezansoff BLACK Diane Osberg 4 Carlee Pilikowski Lynn Blain DIAMOND/TURNER VALLEY CANMORE Judith Smith 5 Alida Pituka Clara Cao CARBON Guss Nash 6 Nora Ott (recording) CEREAL Elaine Michaels 7 Margaret Newton CHESTERMERE Lennox Gomes 8 Jessie Bach COCHRANE Susan Roper 9 Nicole Talsma CROSSFIELD Jo Tennant 10 Jane Fisher DELIA Angie Moe 11 Richard Kenig DRUMHELLER Margaret Nielsen 12 Caleigh Haworth FOOTHILLS M.D. Eleanor Chinnick 13 HANNA Richard Preston 14 HIGH RIVER Linda Schafer 15 REGRETS WITH NOTICE HUSSAR Kristen Anderson 16 ACME Daniel Leronowich KANANASKIS I.D. Susan Billington 17 BANFF Corrie DiManno KNEEHILL COUNTY Glen Keiver 18 BEISEKER Sharon King LONGVIEW Jan Dyck 19 GHOST LAKE Donna Bauer OYEN Dennis Punter 20 LINDEN Wendy Marsh ROCKYFORD Gary Billings 21 MORRIN Karen Neill ROCKY VIEW COUNTY Dimitri Dimopoulos 22 OKOTOKS Marian Walsh SPECIAL AREA # 3 Helen Veno 23 YOUNGSTOWN Lorraine Ruppert STANDARD John Getz 24 STARLAND COUNTY Lil Morrison 25 REGRETS WITHOUT NOTICE STRATHMORE Denise Peterson 26 EMPRESS Sheila Howe THREE HILLS Ron Howe 27 IRRICANA Dennis Tracz TROCHU Bill Cunningham 28 SPECIAL AREA # 2 Bob Gainer WHEATLAND COUNTY Berniece Bland 29

GUESTS Marilyn King Chestermere 1 Re RESIGNED – DID NOT ATTEND ANY 2015 – 2016 MEETINGS Mae Fisher Sheep River Library 2 CONSORT Dale Kroeger Irene Waring Sheep River Library 3 MUNSON Lyle Cawiezel Erin Gregory Auditor 4 SPECIAL AREA #4 Lisa Vert Mike McCutcheon Auditor 5 Michael Ell (Mayor) Strathmore 6 VACANCIES WAIPAROUS

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MINUTES 23 April 2016 Marigold Library System Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER - L. Lyster called the meeting to order at 9:30 am 1.1 Greetings from the Town of Strathmore - Mayor Michael Ell brought greetings on behalf of the citizens and council of the Town of Strathmore. Mayor Ell recognized that when there is a downturn in the economy, people turn to libraries resulting in additional pressure for libraries and library systems to meet their needs. He believes that Marigold is up to the challenge and has demonstrated the ability to look outside the norm to provide services to member libraries. He thought that with additional demands there could be opportunities to become even better. One of the opportunities would be to build a new facility. He stated that the Town of Strathmore completely supports Marigold Library System in their desire to build a new Headquarters. This support was demonstrated when a resolution to borrow money was taken to the Mayor’s Caucus in March. The resolution passed and will be taken to AUMA in the fall. Mayor Ell wished the Marigold Library System well.

1.2 Introduction of delegates, guests, and staff - L. Lyster asked that the delegates, guests, and staff introduce themselves

1.3 Recognition of new Board members - There are no new Board members -There are 41 appointed Marigold Trustees who have attended one or more Board meetings in 2015 and 2016 combined. The Alberta Libraries Act states that Board members are considered to have resigned from the board if they miss 3 consecutive meetings, without notice -There are two Board vacancies– Delia and Waiparous

1.4 Board and staff service recognition - Six Board members were recognized for years of service:  Jan Dyck – 5 years  Susan Roper – 5 years  John Getz – 10 years  Lil Morrison – 15 years  Helen Veno – 15 years  Kristen Anderson – 20 years

-Diane Osberg was recognised for her 8 years of service on the Board and for her dedicated work on the HR and Advocacy Committees

-Four Marigold staff were recognized for years of service:  Nora Ott – 5 years  Albert Herr – 10 years  Laura Taylor – 10 years  Carlee Pilikowski – 30 years

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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: J. Getz/K. Jessen-White -To approve the agenda CARRIED

3. MINUTES OF THE January 30, 2016 MEETING MOTION: J. Dyck/ M. Booker -To accept the minutes of the January 30, 2016 meeting CARRIED

Lynda Lyster declared the Regular April Meeting of the Marigold Board meeting recessed at 9:58 am

The Regular April Meeting of the Marigold Board was reconvened at 11:08 am

4. CONSENT AGENDA 4.1 Transfer of agenda items from consent agenda -There were no items moved from the consent agenda

4.2 Motion to accept remaining consent agenda items MOTION: D. Punter/J. Dyck -To approve consent agenda items 4.1 to 4.5 CARRIED

5. DECISION 5.1 Financial 5.1.1 Financial Statements to March 31, 2016 MOTION: M. Booker/R. Preston - Subject to audit, the Marigold financial statements to March 31, 2016 be accepted as presented CARRIED

5.1.2 RISE Financial Statements to March 31, 2016 MOTION: K. Jessen-White/M. Nielsen -Subject to audit, the RISE Financial Statements to March 31, 2016 be accepted as presented CARRIED

5.1.3 Marigold HQ Feasibility Study -Marigold is the third largest library system in Alberta after Calgary and Edmonton, based on population. Marigold is the largest regional library system in Alberta out of seven library systems, yet has the smallest facility by half -Marigold’s current facility is undersized, under-equipped and has reoccurring infrastructure issues associated with a 60 year old facility - Vision 2018, Marigold’s Strategic Plan endorsed by the Marigold Board, included the objective that Marigold conduct a feasibility study to determine space needs, building options and costs for expanded Marigold Headquarters facility -A RFP (Request for Proposal) for the Marigold Library System Headquarters Feasibility Study was sent to six architectural firms recommended for their design work with libraries -The Building Committee (John Getz, Gary Billings, and Lynda Lyster) met on April 21 to review the four RFP submissions that were received -BRZ Architecture was chosen, as a recommendation, for the following reasons:  Best understanding of what Marigold does  Best overall fit with the RFP requirements  Positive past experience at various locations including: 217 2016/09/13

. workflow changes at Marigold in 2013 for a very reasonable cost . High River Centennial Library refurbishment . Cochrane Library layout changes . Airdrie Library design in current facility . Kananaskis Village Centre, including designing the book deposit space (they involved Marigold staff in the design phase) . Crossfield on the historical building that is being transformed into a library  Quote was reasonable – not the highest and not the lowest

MOTION: D. Peterson/J. Getz -To retain BRZ Partnership Architecture Inc. to do the Marigold Library System Headquarters Feasibility Study CARRIED CARRIED

5.2 Policies/Plans 5.2.1 Contingency Plan for Finance MOTION: G. Billings -To Approve the Contingency Plan for Finance effective December 31, 2015 CARRIED

5.2.2 Collection Management Policy - Standards & Services MOTION: M. Booker -To approve the Collection Management Policy CARRIED

5.2.3 IT Capacity Fund Policy – Standards & Services MOTION: M. Booker -To approve the IT Capacity Fund Policy CARRIED

5.2.4 Resource Sharing Policy - Standards & Services MOTION: M. Booker -To approve the Resource Sharing Policy CARRIED

5.2.5 Policy Making Policy – Governance MOTION: K. Anderson -To approve the Policy Making Policy CARRIED

5.2.6 Continuing Education for Board Members Policy - Governance MOTION: K. Anderson -To approve the Continuing Education for Board Members Policy CARRIED

5.2.7 Continuing Education Plan for New Board Members Policy - Governance MOTION: K. Anderson - To Delete the Continuing Education Plan for New Board Members CARRIED

5.2.8 Operational Governance Policy - Governance MOTION: K. Anderson - To approve the Operational Governance Policy CARRIED

5.2.9 Marigold Library System Procedural Bylaws – Governance MOTION: K. Anderson/J. Getz -That the Marigold Library System Procedural Bylaws be given first reading CARRIED

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MOTION: K. Anderson/E. Chinnick -That the Marigold Library System Procedural Bylaws be given second reading CARRIED

MOTION: K. Anderson/L. Schafer -That the Marigold Library System Procedural Bylaws be given third reading CARRIED

MOTION: K. Anderson -To approve the Marigold Library System Procedural Bylaws CARRIED

5.2.10 Library Service Points Collection Management Policy – Governance MOTION: K. Anderson -To approve the Library Service Points - Collection Management Policy CARRIED

5.2.11 Library Service Points - Unattended Children Policy – Governance MOTION: K. Anderson - To approve Library Service Points - Unattended Children Policy

AMENDMENT: M. Booker/E. Michaels – To amend the above motion, “Library Service Points - Unattended Children Policy,” by adding the word caregiver after legal guardian where it appears in the policy CARRIED

MOTION: K. Anderson/K. Jessen-White -- To approve Library Service Points - Unattended Children Policy as amended CARRIED

5.2.12 Library Service Points - Internet and Email Use by Library Staff Policy – Governance MOTION: K. Anderson - To approve Library Service Points - Use of Work-Issued Technologies Policy CARRIED

5.2.13 Library Service Points - Social Media Policy – Governance MOTION: K. Anderson -To approve Library Service Points - Social Media Policy CARRIED

5.2.14 Marigold Library System Expected Outcomes –Governance MOTION: K. Anderson -To delete Marigold Library System Expected Outcomes CARRIED

5.2.15 Marigold’s Website Policy – Advocacy MOTION: L. Morrison - To approve the Website Policy CARRIED

5.3 Schedule C – -Treasurer Gary Billings presented background information on the proposed Schedule C levy rates for 2017 and 2018 -Schedule C is the levy that municipalities with and without library boards pay to Marigold each year to belong to Marigold Information about the proposed Schedule C for 2017 – 2018 included the following decision factors used to determine the ley rates: • Bank of Canada target inflation rate • Levy comparison with other library systems in Alberta • Future revenue sources • Strategic plan goals and new service219 priorities 2016/09/13

• Building plans • Emerging costs

RECOMMENDATIONS: -That Schedule C be on a 2 year timeline for 2017 and 2018 -That the levy increase for municipalities with library boards be increased by 2% for each year of 2017 and 2018 and for municipalities without library boards by 4.5% for each year of 2017 and 2018 -That the rates for municipalities with and without library boards be harmonized over 3 years -A Schedule C package will be sent to councils with a covering letter MOTION: K. Jessen-White/J. Getz - To approve Schedule C CARRIED

6. ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA -There were no items moved from the consent agenda

7. INFORMATION 7.1 Value of Your Investment/Power of Your Library Card - Laura Taylor provided copies of Value of Your Investment to each member whose municipality has a library and copies of Power of Your Library Card to members who represent areas without library boards. The two documents provide information that demonstrates the cost effectiveness of belonging to a library system. Member libraries have the benefit of services they would not otherwise be able to afford, including:  Electronic databases and resources  Collection purchasing, maintenance and insurance  Processing of materials  IT infrastructure and support  Supplies, furniture and IT purchases at discounted costs  Professional consultation  Program assistance  Training  Delivery service  Communications and marketing support

7.2 Resolution for AAMDC/AUMA – M. Toombs -M. Toombs drafted a resolution to advocate for Regional Library funding that was successfully presented at the Mayor’s caucus meeting in March. The resolution will also be addressed at the AUMA Convention Resolution in October. -The resolution has been distributed to other library systems

7.3 Upcoming Board Meetings:  Saturday, August 20, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – Canmore Public Library  Saturday, November 19, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – Crossfield

7.4 Updates – M. Toombs -Municipal Affairs will be using 2015 population figures to calculate the provincial operating grants resulting in an increase of revenue for Marigold -Additional monies will be distributed to Library Systems that include indigenous populations. The funds are to be used to connect with First Nations groups. There are 6 indigenous communities within the Marigold Library System boundaries (with populations totaling 11,454 in 2015) made up from the Siksika; Tsuu T’ina; Stoney (Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley) bands - L. Lyster and M. Toombs have been invited to meet with the Minister while at the Alberta Library Conference in Jasper 220 2016/09/13

- On April 15, TAL members voted not to extend the contract for the current OCLC platform for the TALonline. Instead, TAL staff and contractors will create a TALonline using older technology, Z39.50 as an interim solution

7.5 Information Sharing – Roundtable Standard – The Library Board will host the second annual “Keep the Lights On” golf tournament on July 15, at the Bassano Golf Course. The best ever prime rib dinner will be served. High River – The High River Library Director, Deb Gardiner, will be retiring. There will be a retirement open house from 7 – 10 pm on June 4, 2016. Cereal – The library will have a table at the second annual trade show. Marigold put together a display board and donated giveaways for the event. Chestermere – The library is hosting a Garden Centre fundraiser on May 12, 2016. Airdrie – Is the first library location in western Canada to install book lockers called Smart Lockers. The book lockers are to be used in place of a library branch. A new van was purchased to shuttle books to the Genesis Place location.

8. BOOK DRAW - The book draw for, “Lonely Planet’s Wild World”, was won by Kristen Anderson from Hussar

9. ADJOURNMENT - L. Lyster declared the meeting adjourned at 12:55 pm

______CEO Board Chair

Marigold Board Meeting April 23, 2016 Background Notes

1. Audit Auditors have presented and explained 2015 audited financials in draft form to the Executive. They have advised us that the 2015 audit was a clean audit again. As in past years, they will present their findings at the Board meeting on April 23. As recorded on Marigold’s financials as of December 31, 2015, and also reported to the Board on January 30, 2016, Marigold received more revenue than budgeted in 2015: +$329,438. Most of this revenue was from Municipal Affairs (PLSB). In 2015, provincial per capita grant rates were increased $0.10, and those rates were multiplied by 2014 population (not 2010 population as expected). Budgeted expenditures were underspent by $202,519 (4.4% of the total budget). Reasons for most of the under expenditures: o 2015 was an exceptional year for staff vacancies. Seven staff departures resulted in 17 months of unfilled staff positions and unpaid salaries. The combined salary and benefits budgets were underspent by 4.8%. On the other hand, Marigold hired another professional librarian consultant to its staff complement, and paid two temporary staff for member library programming support. 221 2016/09/13

o PLSB paid Axia for all of Marigold’s SuperNet charges, and they provided additional funding for Zinio and hoopla e-products. o Shelf-ready cataloguing and supply purchases were minimized because the Banff conversion did not require as much as expected. o Fuel savings and less maintenance on newer vehicles resulted in delivery cost savings. Provincial grants for 2016 and 2017 will not increase (as advised by PLSB), and 2014 population will be used to calculate the per capita rates for several years to come. As populations increase, Marigold’s expenses increase accordingly.

2. Marigold and RISE Financials Marigold Balance Sheet and Income Statement (unaudited) to March 31, 2016 Balance Sheet: Accounts receivable total is much higher on this year’s balance sheet compared to last year because municipal levy invoices were issued later. Forty-four municipal levy invoices were sent on February 19, the day after receiving official population from Municipal Affairs. An explanation of the accrual method of accounting which Marigold uses has been added to the balance sheet. Income Statement: 25% of the year completed to March 31; expenditures equal 27% of the budget. Expenditures are on track. Insurance for the building was lower than expected (line 29) while the insurance for collections was higher (line 50) because collection size adjustments for all member libraries were sent to our AUMA Insurer last fall. Plastic library cards are being distributed by some libraries to students, which is an excellent initiative; therefore, card supply needed to be replenished (line 91).

RISE Balance Sheet and Income Statement (unaudited) to March 31, 2016: RISE cost-sharing invoices were sent out at the beginning of January and all 92 libraries using RISE in 2016 have paid $1,000 each. $3,416.66 per month ($41,000 for the year) will be transferred from RISE to Marigold for IT staff support, administration expenses and Internet charges. After transfers to Marigold and to Chinook Arch for website support, there will be approximately $140,000 in the bank for central site service agreements and some other small expenses such as the audit. The service agreements for videoconference bridging equipment at Marigold are due for renewal in June 2016. Marigold paid back $5,000 to RISE earlier this year because PLSB paid for the SuperNet in 2015. This year, with all consultant positions filled at Marigold and at Chinook Arch, there has been a renewed effort to increase the number and appeal of RISE programs. Jane Fisher reports: “Caleigh, Nicole, and I have been working very hard to source programming, to get Marigold member libraries involved by hosting, and to get that calendar filled on the website. We’ve added 14 new programs in the last month and most are “sold out,” and we all have more people we are in contact with to host in the near future. We’ve also been doing all the posters for advertising in Library Aware.” On March 30, thirteen Marigold HQ staff participated in a three- hour, interactive videoconference on Stress Management, presented by a certified life skills coach from High River, Sandra Oleskiw.

3. Vehicle Replacement Plan The Executive passed a motion to accept the Vehicle Replacement Plan. This plan supports the provision of services to member libraries and informs Capital and Project Budget projections. It includes a schedule for replacement of eight vehicles over the next four to five years. Most of these vehicle replacements are cargo vans that are used every day for deliveries; therefore, they clock up the kilometers quickly. Marigold staff drove over 264,000Kms in 2015 while operating 249 days out of 365 days. Marigold’s six vehicles were used 1205 times by HQ staff and 182 time for maintenance and servicing in 2015 (e.g. tire swaps, oil changes). This averages 5.56 Marigold vehicles in use every day. Executive also made a motion to replace two vehicles in 2016 as per the Vehicle Replacement Plan.

4. SuperNet and Internet upgrades a. Internet Marigold’s Service Delivery goal (Vision 2018) has an objective: “Enhance Marigold’s technological infrastructure,” and a related performance indicator: “Internet Capacity will be increased.” This need was identified after SuperNet capacity was increased in 2015 and because bandwidth demands have increased 222 2016/09/13

as libraries acquire more computers and more devices are commonly used by patrons. Ten library systems are all currently looking to increase Internet bandwidth. By switching to Axia, Marigold will increase from 40 Megs to 80 Megs of Internet bandwidth at almost the same cost that we are currently paying. Another upgrade for more Internet bandwidth may be required next year, and with the declining cost of Internet bandwidth, it could cost us about the same amount again.

b. SuperNet To save money and to increase SuperNet capacity, PLSB has been negotiating with Axia to change the SuperNet service that all library systems in Alberta currently have (and recently acquired) to an NGN (Next Generation) service. PLSB staff have consulted Richard Kenig about Marigold’s network structure and we are awaiting instructions for next steps. The first step will be to upgrade the fibre connections in some parts of Alberta (this has already been done for Marigold). There will be technical meetings to design and reconfigure the network, and then a coordinated cut-over date. Marigold will need to acquire four new Fortigate devices, which we were planning to replace in any case.

5. Marigold HQ Feasibility Study and Future Plans The RFP (Request for Proposal) for the Marigold Library System Headquarters Feasibility Study was sent to six architectural firms, recommended for their design work with libraries. The closing date was Tuesday, April 12 at 4:30 pm, and Marigold received four out of six submissions. The purpose of the Feasibility Study was described in the opening section of the RFP is as follows: Marigold Library System (“Marigold”) wishes to be able to accommodate the provision of public library support services to an increasing service area population as well as changes in service delivery triggered by technological developments and by changing expectations within provincial and local jurisdictions. Therefore, Marigold Library Board wishes to enter into a contract with a firm to obtain information, recommendations and opinions of cost on future expansion options in Strathmore, Alberta, including: I. Expanding the building on the current site, including interim operational considerations and costs while construction takes place II. Acquiring and retrofitting an existing building III. Acquiring property and having a facility built As part of the project deliverables described below, Marigold Library Board is seeking the firm’s opinions on how much property will be needed; the size of the building; building cost per square foot; and overall project cost estimates, including costs for the transition from the existing headquarters facility to a new or renewed facility. Preferred time for completion of project deliverables is before December 1, 2016. The Building Committee will meet on April 21 to review the submissions and to make a recommendation that will be presented to the Executive in May.

6. Schedule C Package (explain motions and rationale) The Schedule C Ad Hoc Committee met for a second time on Saturday Feb 6 at Marigold Headquarters. In attendance were Gary Billings (Chair of the Committee), Lynda Lyster, Denise Peterson, Dennis Tracz, Kayla Jessen-White, Michelle, Laura, Alida, and Nora. Town of Strathmore Mayor, Michael Ell was a guest for the first part of the meeting. Mayor Ell and Denise Peterson discussed future prospects for property in Strathmore. Michelle provided information about the discussion with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and outcome of the PLSB System Nodes and Directors meeting in January, especially relating to the inability of library systems to access alternate funding sources. Mayor Ell and Denise Peterson suggested drafting a Resolution to encourage the Alberta Government to change the Alberta Libraries Act. A change would ideally enable borrowing powers for Regional Library Systems (see Resolution below). The Schedule C members reviewed options for levy rate increases: 1%, 1.5%, and 2% for municipalities with library boards, and adjusted rates for municipalities without library boards. Draft 2017 and 2018 budgets were prepared with these levy increases. In all cases, without population increases or additional revenue, Marigold could face a budget deficit (expenses greater than revenue) in 2018; therefore, the Schedule C members made a motion to recommend a 2% levy increase for the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years. Schedule C members also 223 2016/09/13

approved an ongoing commitment for the next three years to harmonize municipal levy rates for municipalities with and without library boards because Marigold residents have access to the same public library services, including digital content. The proposed levy rates for 2017 and 2018 will be presented to the Marigold Board at the April 23 Board meeting. Marigold staff have prepared a package of information to go out to Mayors and CAOs with Schedule C if Schedule C is approved by the Board.

7. Resolution The Resolution that was presented at the Mayor’s Caucus in March is part of the Board meeting package. It was shared with Municipalities within Marigold (Mayor Ell of Strathmore sent it out with a message encouraging support), and it has been shared with all the Library System Directors. Many of them have shared it with their Board members. Bob Sobol, a Councillor for the Town of Strathmore and former Marigold Board member, presented the Resolution at the Mayor’s Caucus meeting. The next day, he emailed “I just wanted to let you folks know that the noted Resolution was brought to AUMA at the Mayor’s Caucus meeting this afternoon, and was voted in favour of passed. This results in having it sent to the AUMA Board of Directors for decision (as to whether or not they will immediately begin advocating for the motion to the Government). Whether or not the Board, in turn, votes in favour of advocating for this issue at this time, it is still recommended that the matter be considered for an AUMA Convention Resolution in October (which, if successfully, would result in the issue being advocated for a period of three years). Regards/Bob” Dwight Stanford, CAO for the Town of Strathmore, told John Getz and Michelle that the Resolution was well-worded and passed with a lot of support. A copy of the Resolution was shared with the CAO of Wheatland County with the hope that Councilors would be willing to present it at a future AAMDC meeting (Counties and MDs), perhaps in March 2017.

8. Working Group for Systems Sustainability Diana Davidson sent this email March 29, 2016 and encouraged us to share this with our Board members.

Hello All, We wanted to update you on the first meeting of our small working group on the sustainability of regional library systems/rural library service that we had on March 16th in Edmonton. We wanted to share our timelines with you. This is the working group that was formed after our January 13th meeting with Minister Larivee in Edmonton. In attendance were Ron Sheppard from Parkland, Petra Mauerhoff from Shortgrass, Veronica Bliska from Peace, Jen Anderson and Diana Davidson from PLSB, and Jeff Paruk from Corporate Planning and Policy in Municipal Affairs. The membership represents north, central, southern Alberta; staff and trustees; the two regions facing stagnant/decreasing populations; and policy expertise from Municipal Affairs. We phrased our central question as such: “Is funding of regional systems insufficient for increasing demands?” While this question has funding at its core, this committee is not about advocating for budget increases since increases are extremely unlikely. Rather, our work is to see if efficacies can be achieved within our existing provincial funding. We decided to focus on the following issues to answer this question: Changing roles of public library service Changing demands of service from patrons Clarifying the responsibility of regional library systems Clarifying the responsibility of PLSB/GoA to support system delivery of service What are key system services? What are key Network/PLSB services? How do we maximize the system structure for efficiency? We will be meeting again in the next few months to develop answers/options that we will then ask you to consider and discuss over the summer and into September. We will be using the GoA (Government of Alberta) policy development framework to guide our discussions. The steps of that framework are as follows: 1) Issue identification, 2) Research/Analysis, 3) Options 224 2016/09/13

Development, 4) Decision-Making, 5) Implementation, and 6) Measurement & Evaluation. We are currently in the “3) Options Development” phase. We will discuss various options (including maintaining the status quo) prior to the next meeting of the Provincial Network Nodes. This will be the “4) Decision-making phase” as to whether we have recommendations to go to the Ministry (ie. amending legislation or the funding formula etc). The nodes meeting will take place in Edmonton on Thursday October 27th. We have booked space for Wednesday October 26th as well and are thinking that this would be a good day for the regional systems’ representatives to meet separately (perhaps just in the afternoon to allow travel time). We can then share any consensus with the rest of the Network Nodes on the Thursday. You should have received a “save-the-date” meeting request from PLSB for October 27th. Please also reserve the 26th if you can for this important discussion. Please feel free to share with your Board Chairs.

Thank you, Diana

9. Langdon, Hussar and Veteran Laura and Michelle met several times with a representative from Langdon (unincorporated, population estimated at 5,000) and a Community / Recreation Services Coordinator from Rocky View County. Langdon is poised to build community support for a public library. Marigold staff provided written guidance on how to set up a Society, which can lead planning and fundraising before the library opens. Hussar (population 176) has a co-located school / public library in a school that will be closing in June. The future of this public library is unknown, although the Hussar Library Board may choose to close this library because there is no other suitable facility in the village and because upgrading and maintaining the school building may be too costly. The Galahad Library, located in the Parkland Regional Library System area, closed in January after the village became a hamlet in Flagstaff County. This could be a trend that we may see more often in the years to come. Michelle recently contacted the Village of Veteran to get contact information and request an invitation to speak with the Veteran Library Board about the services and resources that are available by belonging to Marigold. Last April, Michelle and former Accounting Administrator went to Veteran to present to Council about Marigold Library System. The Village of Veteran is the only non-participating municipality in Marigold.

10. Application for Ministers’ Award Marigold submitted an application for the Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Library Service for our Minecraft imitative. We think that this is possibly the strongest submission so far from Marigold; however, we have submitted a number of applications that have not resulted in a Minister’s award in the past. Last year, we submitted an application for the IT Capacity Fund. Airdrie and Sheep River libraries have won awards in the past and have been great ambassadors for Marigold.

11. The Alberta Library (TAL) TAL headquarters will be moving on July 1, 2016 to Petwin Tower (formally the University of Lethbridge Tower), located at 10707 – 100 Ave, Edmonton. Finding a suitable facility was a challenge even with the downturn in the economy. TAL was able to negotiate a very good lease arrangement; however, overall occupancy costs will increase and so will membership fees for TAL members.

TAL has leased space at the central public library in Edmonton (Stanley Milner branch) for over 18 years with an exceptionally cost effective lease arrangement. Edmonton Public Library is embarking on a substantial renovation of this downtown library that could last until 2020. All tenants, including ALTA, were advised that they had to move by the end of 2016.

TAL intends to replace the vendor platform for the TALonline, which is used to support interlibrary loan management in Alberta. Even though the current OCLC Discovery platform plays well with VDX (which has an

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end of life of March 2018), it is not in real time and annual costs are prohibitive. TAL Board members will be voting on next steps at the Board meeting on April 15.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Marigold Library System Board of Management Saturday, 23 April, 2016 Strathmore Alliance Church Strathmore, Alberta MINUTES

MARIGOLD BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE MARIGOLD HQ STAFF IN ATTENDANCE ACADIA Maxine Booker 1 Michelle Toombs Nancy Smith AIRDRIE Kayla Jessen-White 2 Laura Taylor Albert Herr M.D. BIGHORN Lynda Lyster 3 Lynne Thorimbert Wendy Rezansoff BLACK Diane Osberg 4 Carlee Pilikowski Lynn Blain DIAMOND/TURNER VALLEY CANMORE Judith Smith 5 Alida Pituka Clara Cao CARBON Guss Nash 6 Nora Ott (recording) CEREAL Elaine Michaels 7 Margaret Newton CHESTERMERE Lennox Gomes 8 Jessie Bach COCHRANE Susan Roper 9 Nicole Talsma CROSSFIELD Jo Tennant 10 Jane Fisher DELIA Angie Moe 11 Richard Kenig DRUMHELLER Margaret Nielsen 12 Caleigh Haworth FOOTHILLS M.D. Eleanor Chinnick 13 HANNA Richard Preston 14 HIGH RIVER Linda Schafer 15 REGRETS WITH NOTICE HUSSAR Kristen Anderson 16 ACME Daniel Leronowich KANANASKIS I.D. Susan Billington 17 BANFF Corrie DiManno KNEEHILL COUNTY Glen Keiver 18 BEISEKER Sharon King LONGVIEW Jan Dyck 19 GHOST LAKE Donna Bauer OYEN Dennis Punter 20 LINDEN Wendy Marsh ROCKYFORD Gary Billings 21 MORRIN Karen Neill ROCKY VIEW COUNTY Dimitri Dimopoulos 22 OKOTOKS Marian Walsh SPECIAL AREA # 3 Helen Veno 23 YOUNGSTOWN Lorraine Ruppert STANDARD John Getz 24 STARLAND COUNTY Lil Morrison 25 REGRETS WITHOUT NOTICE STRATHMORE Denise Peterson 26 EMPRESS Sheila Howe THREE HILLS Ron Howe 27 IRRICANA Dennis Tracz TROCHU Bill Cunningham 28 SPECIAL AREA # 2 Bob Gainer WHEATLAND COUNTY Berniece Bland 29

GUESTS Marilyn King Chestermere 1 CONSIDERED RESIGNED - DID NOT ATTEND ANY 2015 -2016 MEETINGS Mae Fisher Sheep River Library 2 CONSORT Dale Kroeger Irene Waring Sheep River Library 3 MUNSON Lyle Cawiezel Erin Gregory Auditor 4 SPECIAL AREA #4 Lisa Vert Mike McCutcheon Auditor 5 Michael Ell (Mayor) Strathmore 6 VACANCIES WAIPAROUS 227 2016/09/13

AGM 2016

1. CALL TO ORDER -L. Lyster called the Annual General Meeting to order at 9:58 am

2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: L. Morrison/E. Chinnick - To approve the 2015 Annual General Meeting agenda CARRIED

3. Review of April 18, 2015 AGM Minutes -The minutes of the April 18, 2015 AGM that were approved at the 2015 August Board meeting were available for review

4. Governance Statements Mission Statement -Marigold cultivates a collaborative library community to support a range of responsive, quality library services. Vision -Leaders in library service and innovation Values -Leadership -Respect -Responsiveness -Communication -Integrity -Inclusiveness -Accountability Policy on Policy Making -The Libraries Act and Regulation and Marigold Library System Agreement authorize Marigold Library Board to govern Marigold Library System. With that authority, Marigold Board assumes the responsibility of developing policy related to framework, governance, advocacy, and operational management of Marigold.

4. 2015 Audited Financial Statement -M. McCutcheon and E. Gregory from Gregory, Harriman & Associates presented the 2015 Audited Financial Statement -The 2015 Audit for Marigold was a clean audit. MOTION: G. Nash/L. Schafer -To accept that the Marigold Library Board’s financial statements, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, be taken as read, verified and approved CARRIED

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5. Appointment of Auditor for 2016 MOTION: G. Billings/K. Anderson -That Gregory, Harriman & Associates be named as auditor for 2016 CARRIED

6. Annual Report -Carlee Pilikowski presented the Annual Report for 2015. It is Carlee’s intent to present the Annual Report information in a format that will allow someone who is not at all familiar with Marigold to read the report and come away with a comprehensive understanding of how Marigold works as a collaborative organization. -As stated in the Marigold Agreement, after this meeting, the Annual Report will be sent to key stakeholders including municipalities and the Public Library Services Branch. MOTION: H. Veno/J. Getz -To accept the Annual Report for 2015 CARRIED

7. Elections & Appointments to Committees Board Chair: Lynda Lyster put her name forward as Board Chair. After 3 requests for further nominations, there were no further nominations MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Lynda Lyster be nominated for Chair of the Marigold Board DECLARED

Vice Chair and Treasurer: -As outlined in Marigold’s Constitution, the Vice Chair and Treasurer are chosen from members of the Executive Committee and were appointed at the February 24, 2016 Executive Committee meeting.

Executive Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels - That the following members be elected to the Executive Committee Chair Lynda Lyster - M.D. of Bighorn. As representatives from the top three populations in Marigold: Kayla Jessen-White - City of Airdrie Marian Walsh - Town of Okotoks Dimitri Dimopoulos - Rocky View County As Members-at-large: Treasurer Gary Billings - Village of Rockyford. Maxine Booker - M.D. of Acadia Vice Chair John Getz - Village of Standard Lil Morrison - Starland County Susan Roper - Town of Cochrane Linda Schafer - Town of High River CARRIED

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Advocacy Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Lil Morrison, Helen Veno, Jerry Kruse, and Lynda Lyster, as ex officio, be appointed to the Advocacy Committee and that Lil Morrison be appointed Chair and representative on the Executive Committee CARRIED -Jan Dyck asked if there were any nominations for the vacancy on the Advocacy Committee. Kayla Jessen-White put her name forward for the Advocacy Committee. After 3 requests, there were no further nominations. MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Kayla Jessen-White be appointed to the Advocacy Committee CARRIED

Governance Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels - That Kristen Anderson, Margaret Nielsen, Denise Peterson, Eleanor Chinnick, Jan Dyck and John Getz be appointed to the Governance Committee and that Kristen Anderson be appointed Chair and John Getz be the representative on the Executive Committee. CARRIED

Finance Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Gary Billings, John Getz and Lynda Lyster, as ex officio, be appointed to the Finance Committee and that Gary Billings be Chair. Gary Billings is Marigold’s Treasurer and the representative on the Executive Committee. CARRIED

Standards & Services Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Maxine Booker, Elaine Michaels, Linda Schafer, Jo Tennant and Lynda Lyster, as ex officio, be appointed to the Standards & Services Committee and that Maxine Booker be appointed Chair and the representative on the Executive Committee. CARRIED -Jan Dyck asked if there were any nominations for the two vacancies on the Standard & Services Committee. Marian Walsh and Ghada Wirth put their names forward for the Standard &Services Committee. After 3 requests, there were no further nominations. MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Marian Walsh and Ghada Wirth be appointed to the Standard & Services Committee CARRIED

Building Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That John Getz, Gary Billings, Denise Peterson and Lynda Lyster, as ex officio, be appointed to the Building Committee and that John Getz be appointed Chair and representative on the Executive Committee. CARRIED

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HR Committee MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Susan Roper, Berniece Bland and Lynda Lyster, as ex officio, be appointed to the HR Committee and that Susan Roper be appointed Chair and representative on the Executive Committee. CARRIED -Jan Dyck asked if there were any nominations for the vacancy on the HR Committee. Dimitri Dimopoulos put his name forward for the HR Committee. After 3 requests, there were no further nominations. MOTION: J. Dyck/E. Michaels -That Dimitri Dimopoulos be appointed to the HR Committee CARRIED

8. Signing Authority MOTION: G. Billings/K. Anderson -That Chair, Lynda Lyster, or Vice Chair, John Getz, or Treasurer, Gary Billings and CEO, Michelle Toombs or Assistant Director, Laura Taylor or Service Delivery Manager, Lynne Thorimbert have signing authority where Marigold Library System does banking in Strathmore. CARRIED

9. Disposal of Records -During 2015, the records of Marigold Library System for the year 2007 were disposed of in accordance with the Records Management Policy. -M. Toombs offered to share the Records Management Policy and Schedule with any Board Member who made a request.

10. Adjournment of Annual Meeting MOTION: D. Peterson/B. Bland -To adjourn the Annual General Meeting CARRIED

The AGM was adjourned at 10:45 am

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REQUEST FOR DECISION Agenda Item #

11.0

SUBJECT: Council Follow-Up Action List

2016-09-13 MEETING DATE:

PRESENTED BY: Al Hoggan, CAO

BACKGROUND/ To request Council’s acceptance of the Council Follow-Up Action List. PROPOSAL

DISCUSSION/ Please find attached the Council Follow-Up Action List. The Council Follow- OPTIONS/ up Action list is a list of items from Council meetings that require follow-up. BENEFITS/ This document is regularly updated after each Council meeting. DISADVANTAGES:

COSTS/SOURCE OF N/A FUNDING:

COMMUNICATIONS: N/A

LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A

ATTACHMENTS: September 13, 2016 Council Follow-Up Action List

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive as information.

1. Receive as information COUNCIL OPTIONS: 2. Council provide further direction or required changes/amendments. MOTION: Council receive the September 13, 2016 Council Follow-Up Action List as presented for information.

Prepared By: Carolyn Van der Kuil Approved By: Al Hoggan Reviewed By: Al Hoggan Executive Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Chief Administrative Officer

Document Last Updated April 15, 2014 232 2016/09/13 Council Action Items Description/Motion Meeting Date Motion # Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Councillor Holsworth moved to direct administration to proceed with the land exchange and transfer of land as 22-Mar-16 115/16 outlined in the proposed agreement, and advertise accordingly to meet the conditions of section 70 of the MGA. Survey Completed. In Progress Councillor Holsworth moved that Council approve a matching fund to a maximum of $125,000.00, in the 2017 budget, to the Huxley Historical Society for the construction of the 24-May-16 262-16 Huxley Ball Diamond building contingent on approval for the matching funds from the Community Facility Enhancement Grant by December 31, 2016. In Progress Councillor Hoppins moved to table the placement of the Plaque has been 26-Jul-16 324-16 ordered. Should be plaque discussion until after we receive the plaque. sent out August 30th Councillor Wittstock moved that Council receive the August 23-Aug-16 338-16 23, 2016 Municipal Services Summary Report as presented. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Council accept as 23-Aug-16 339-16 information the Project #1 from Road Study, Range Road 26- 2, Township Road 31-0, report as presented. COMPLETED Councillor Wittstock moved to accept the request for increased water volume for service connection located at SW 7-30-25 W4M and direct Administration to send a letter to 23-Aug-16 340-16 the ratepayer indicating that if the waterline ever becomes overburdened that Kneehill County shall reserve the right to decrease the volume of water to the defined potential maximum of 4 igpm as per Policy #14-15 Section 8. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Council approve Policy #5-8 23-Aug-16 341-16 Subdivisions – General Conditions as presented. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Council delete Policy #5-9 23-Aug-16 342-16 Subdivisions – Municipal & School Reserve Policy. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved that Kneehill County Council give 343-344- Second and third Reading to Bylaw #1706 to amend Land Use 23-Aug-16 16 Bylaw 1564 by closing the relevant portions of road as per the survey created by Hunter Survey Systems File No. 05-15-101. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Kneehill County Council 23-Aug-16 345-16 accept the Market Appraisal of $4500.00 for 0.46 acres of closed road subject of Bylaw #1706. COMPLETED Councillor Hoppins moved that Council approve sponsorship to the Alberta Association of Community Peace Officers 2017 23-Aug-16 346-16 Conference in the amount of $750.00 with funds to come from the 2017 Operating Budget. COMPLETED Councillor Wittstock moved that Council accept for 23-Aug-16 347-16 information the June 2016 Bank Reconciliation report. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Council accept for 23-Aug-16 348-16 information the Cost Update report of $503,838.88 for the purchase of Horseshoe Canyon. COMPLETED Reeve Long moved that Council approve the Council Meeting Livestreaming Initiative to begin in March 2017 with funds 23-Aug-16 349-16 budgeted in 2017 for set up and annual hosting fees thereafter. MOTION DEFEATED COMPLETED

233 2016/09/13 Council Action Items Description/Motion Meeting Date Motion # Action Required Assigned To Due Date Status Councillor Wittstock moved that Council accept as 23-Aug-16 350-16 information the Drumheller Royal Canadian Mounted Police Provincial Detachment Statistical Comparison Report. COMPLETED Councillor Holsworth moved that Council authorize the attendance to Council to participate in the Kneehill Regional 23-Aug-16 351-16 Partnership Meeting being held on Monday, October 31, 2016. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved that Council authorize the attendance to Council to participate in the Central Zone 23-Aug-16 352-16 Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties meeting on October 14, 2016. COMPLETED Councillor Hoppins moved that Council accept as information 23-Aug-16 353-16 the August 2016 Social Media Report as presented. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved that Council approve the setup of a 23-Aug-16 354-16 Twitter and Instagram accounts by December 31, 2016 by the Communications Officer. COMPLETED Councillor Hoppins moved that Council approve the Council Workshop for Wednesday, October 19th and that 23-Aug-16 355-16 Administration be directed to complete all necessary arrangements. COMPLETED Councillor Calhoun moved that Council approve a donation to 23-Aug-16 356-16 the 2017 Three Hills and District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament in the amount of $150.00. COMPLETED

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