Town of Wabush Municipal Plan 2018-2028 Prepared for: Town of Wabush Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. 141 Kelsey Drive St. John’s NL A1B 0L2 URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT TOWN OF WABUSH’S MUNICIPAL PLAN Under the authority of Section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of _____ adopts the _____ Municipal Plan. Adopted by the Town Council of _____ on the ___ day of _____, 20___. SIGNED AND SEALED this ___ day of _____, 20___ Mayor: _____ [name and signature] Clerk: ____ [name and signature] (Council Seal) CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CERTIFICATION I certify that the attached Municipal Plan has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000. MCIP: _____ [name and signature] (MCIP Stamp or Seal) URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TOWN OF WABUSH’S MUNICIPAL PLAN Under the authority of Sections 16, 17, and 18 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of _____: a) Adopted the _____ Municipal Plan on the ___ day of _____, 20__; b) Gave notice of the adoption of the _____ Municipal Plan by advertisement inserted on the ___ day and the ___ day of _____, 20___ in the _____ newspaper; c) Set the ___ day of _____, 20__ at _____ p.m. at the [Town Hall], _____, for the holding of a public hearing to consider objections and submissions. Now under the authority of Section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of _____ approves the _____ Municipal Plan as [adopted or amended] as follows. SIGNED AND SEALED this ___ day of _____, 20___ Mayor: _____ [name and signature] Clerk: ____ [name and signature] (Council Seal) (Provincial Registration Stamp) TOWN OF WABUSH MUNICIPAL PLAN 2018-2028 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 PURPOSE OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAN ................................................................................... 1 1.2 PLAN PREPARATION ............................................................................................................ 1 1.2.1 Changes to the Municipal Plan ..................................................................... 1 1.2.2 Public Review/Consultation ............................................................................ 3 2.0 COMMUNITY BACKGROUND INFORMATION ................................................................ 4 2.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4 2.1.1 History & Planning Context .............................................................................. 4 2.1.2 Economy ............................................................................................................ 4 2.2 CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES .................................................................................. 5 2.2.1 Description of Wabush Constraints ................................................................ 5 2.2.2 Land Ownership ................................................................................................ 5 2.2.3 Land Suitability .................................................................................................. 5 2.2.4 Mineral Buffers ................................................................................................... 5 2.2.5 Environmental Protection ................................................................................ 6 2.2.6 Protected Watershed Areas ........................................................................... 6 2.3 POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH ................................................................................................... 8 2.3.1 Population .......................................................................................................... 8 2.3.2 Uncertainty & Temporary Growth .................................................................. 8 2.4 LAND USE DEMAND ............................................................................................................. 9 2.4.1 Residential .......................................................................................................... 9 2.4.2 Commercial ..................................................................................................... 10 2.4.3 Industrial ............................................................................................................ 11 2.4.4 Recreation ....................................................................................................... 11 2.4.5 Public Use ......................................................................................................... 11 2.5 MUNICIPAL SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 12 2.5.1 Water and Wastewater ................................................................................. 12 2.5.2 Public Works ..................................................................................................... 12 2.5.3 Solid Waste Management ............................................................................ 12 2.5.4 Fire Protection Services .................................................................................. 13 2.6 TRANSPORTATION .............................................................................................................. 13 2.6.1 Air Transportation ............................................................................................ 13 2.6.2 Railway ............................................................................................................. 13 2.6.3 Highways and Road Network ....................................................................... 14 2.6.4 Alternative Transportation ............................................................................. 14 2.6.5 Snowmobiling & Winter Trails ......................................................................... 14 2.7 ENVIRONMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ........................................................ 16 2.7.1 General Description ....................................................................................... 16 2.7.2 Subsistence Activity and Land Use .............................................................. 16 2.7.3 Climate Change ............................................................................................. 16 2.7.4 Wetland Stewardship Areas .......................................................................... 17 i TOWN OF WABUSH MUNICIPAL PLAN 2018-2028 2.8 MUNICIPAL FINANCE ......................................................................................................... 17 2.8.1 Tax base and Budget ..................................................................................... 17 2.8.2 Expenditures .................................................................................................... 17 3.0 REGIONAL VISION AND SHARED PLANNING OBJECTIVES ......................................... 18 3.1 VISION .................................................................................................................................. 18 3.2 PLAN OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................................. 18 3.2.1 Embrace the Principles of Smart Growth ................................................... 18 3.2.2 Foster Attractive Communities with a Strong Sense of Place ................. 18 3.2.3 Encourage Shared Resources and Services between Labrador City and Wabush ............................................................................................ 18 3.2.4 Intensify and Strengthen the Town Centre ................................................. 19 3.2.5 Create Walkable Neighbourhoods ............................................................. 19 3.2.6 Provide a Variety of Transportation Choices ............................................. 19 3.2.7 Protect Natural Areas..................................................................................... 19 3.2.8 Embrace the Winter City ............................................................................... 19 3.2.9 Strengthen Community Engagement ......................................................... 19 3.2.10 Enhance Community Identity ....................................................................... 19 3.2.11 Ensure a Safe Community ............................................................................. 19 3.2.12 Support a Diverse Economy ......................................................................... 19 4.0 GENERAL LAND USE INTENT AND POLICIES .................................................................. 20 4.1 GENERAL INTENT ................................................................................................................ 20 4.1.1 Urban Containment Boundary ..................................................................... 20 4.1.2 Compact Town Centre .................................................................................. 20 4.1.3 Connected, Walkable and Active Streetscapes ...................................... 20 4.1.4 Housing Variety and Increased Density ...................................................... 20 4.1.5 Environment ..................................................................................................... 21 4.2 GENERAL POLICIES ...........................................................................................................