MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY CONNECTION Tax Rate Bylaw to Return CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS to April 28th Council Meeting Mountain View County Council will consider the third and final reading BEING ACCEPTED of the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw at the Wednesday, April 28th Regular Nomination Period Opened: January 1, 2021 Council Meeting. Nomination Period Closes: September 20, 2021 at 12 pm (Noon) Council gave the proposed bylaw first and second reading at the April 14th regular meeting but deferred third reading to the upcoming meeting. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Candidates Package made The item will appear in the agenda that will be posted to the County’s available on the website (see below) and to contact the Returning Officer with any questions or to book an appointment to submit nomination papers. website by the end of this week. Please visit online at www.mountainviewcounty.com. www.mountainviewcounty.com For more information on this item please contact the County at 403-335- 3311 or email [email protected]. : council-boards-services ; municipal-election-2021 More information? Call: 403-335-3311 or Email: [email protected] MVC Assessment Weekly Tracker ELECTION WORKER NOTICE: Be advised that the County Assessment APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE Department is reviewing assessment details for Mountain View County is preparing to conduct the 2021 Municipal Election on ALL properties within the following areas: Monday October 18th and associated Advanced Polls. To ensure the success of the election process, a number of election workers are required to be hired Range 1; Range 28; Range 29 and trained to conduct various election related duties in addition to any other Provincial mandated vote opportunities that may be required. Questions regarding this program? At this time, the number of election workers required will vary based on the Call Assessment Services at: 403-335-3311 number of Electoral Divisions conducting an election and as such, workers will not be hired until following Nomination Day – September 20th 2021. To download an Election Worker Applications please visit us online: www.mountainviewcounty.com : council-boards-services Dust Control Program 2021 ; municipal-election-2021 Mountain View County is now accepting applications for the 2021 Residential Dust Suppression Program, which provides residential More information? landowners the opportunity to have dust suppression products applied in Call: 403-335-3311 or Email: [email protected] front of their residences. The fee for dust suppression material will be $592 (plus GST) for a distance of 200 meters at a rate of 2 L/m2. For distances in excess of 200 ELECTION KEY DATES meters, there will be an additional charge of $2.96 per meter (plus GST). All applicants requesting spring dust suppression shall complete a Dust Nomination Period Closes: September 20, 2021 at 12 pm (Noon) Suppression Agreement, which can be obtained as follows: Advance Polls: Saturday, October 9, 2021 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1. At the County Office (address: 1408 – Twp Rd 320) Friday, October 15, 2021 (Central Polling Station) 2. On the County website at: www.mountainviewcounty.com Saturday, October 16, 2021 (Central Polling Station) 3. By calling the County Office at (403) 335-3311 to have an agreement Election Day: Monday, October 18, 2021 mailed, emailed or faxed The first“Spring” application of dust suppression material will be applied at a rate of 2 litres per square metre, after the removal of the Spring Road Bans on June 5, 2021. Applicants must apply before the deadline! Deadline for Spring Applications is Friday, May 14, 2021 at 4 pm. MOUNTAIN VIEW *Please note that late applications will not be accepted. VOTES 2021 CONTACT MVC GET SOCIAL WITH MVC CALL: 403-335-3311 WEBSITE: www.mountainviewcounty.com EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK: facebook.com/MVCounty HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm TWITTER: @MVCounty OFFICE: 1408 - Twp Rd 320 (Bergen Rd & Hwy 2A) INSTAGRAM: @mountain_view_county MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY CONNECTION PUBLIC NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF Changes to the Land Use Bylaw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Mountain View County is proposing changes to the Land Use Bylaw. The changes are intended to address Repealing Bylaw No. 15/21 issues encountered over the past 2 years since the previous full review, and to provide clarification and clear Repeal Bylaw No. 34/03 Dogpound Area Structure Plan interpretation on uses within the Land Use Bylaw (LUB). TAKE NOTICE that the Council of Mountain View County, in the Province of Alberta, The repeal of the Dogpound Area Structure Plan (ASP) is proposed as the review of the ASP policies to What is a Land Use Bylaw? has given first reading to borrowing Bylaw No. 17/21 which will, upon final comply with the new Municipal Development Plan Bylaw (MDP) No. 20/20 would result in an ASP that passage and approval, authorize the proper officers of Mountain View County to The Land Use Bylaw outlines the rules and regulations for development of land in the municipality for each district (zoning) as well as the process of making decisions for development permit applications and all land is similar to the MDP. If the ASP is repealed, the policies of the MDP will guide future development in reallocate borrowed monies previously received from the Alberta Capital Finance use redesignation applications. A Land Use bylaw is required for every municipality in Alberta as per the the area. Authority by way of debenture issued for the municipal purpose of funding 2021 requirements in the Municipal Government Act. A copy of Bylaw No. 15/21 can be viewed on the Mountain View County website at: Bridge and Culvert Replacements, currently planned for in the 2021 Budget. https://www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation How does the Land Use Bylaw review impact me? Whether you are a resident, business owner or manager, or landowner in Mountain View County, changes to or at the County Office at 1408 Twp Rd 320, Didsbury, Alberta between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 The reallocation required for the aforesaid projects amounts to One Million One the LUB may affect you in a number of ways. The LUB provides the rules on what you can build and where, and p.m., Monday to Friday, excepting statutory holidays. Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000). This amount is the net amount of what types of uses may occur on your property and those next to you and shapes the future of the County. For A Public Hearing for Repealing Bylaw No. 15/21 will be held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at or after these reasons, it is very important that you be involved throughout the LUB review and provide your comments 9:00 a.m., via zoom. reallocation required by Mountain View County. The term of the loan will be twenty and suggestions. (20) years, with the maximum rate of interest of the loan to not exceed two point six- Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Council meetings will be conducted through electronic means. You nine per cent (2.69%). Proposed Key Changes are encouraged to Pre-Register to speak by contacting Gail Eyers no later than 4 p.m. the day before • Bill 48 amendments – The amendments will ensure the Land Use Bylaw is in alignment with the the Public Hearing at [email protected] or 403-335-3311 with your contact information (email Municipal Government Act respecting Bill 48. The amendments primarily effect the appeal board THEREFORE NOTICE is hereby given by the Council of Mountain View County that, or phone number) that you will use to participate in the electronic meeting; your legal; and if you are jurisdiction for specific development from the local board to the provincial appeal board. speaking in favour or opposition of the repealing bylaw. Providing your contact details as part of the • Dwelling Manufactured/modular – replacement with a new definition to ensure alignment with the unless a petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw No. 17/21 is demanded, Pre-Registration will ensure a reasonable attempt is made to re-connect in the event that you are as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, Alberta Building Code. • Secondary Suites – The proposed changes would allow for two (2) secondary suites to be considered on disconnected. Persons commenting at the Public Hearing shall state their name, location of residence, Mountain View County Council may pass the said bylaw. parcels greater than 28.33 ha (70.0 ac) when two (2) detached dwelling units exist. and whom they represent. Any person who wishes to address Council on any matter mentioned herein • Dugouts and Ornamental Ponds – The amendments include two options to allow Residential zoned may do so for a period of FIVE MINUTES. The five (5) minutes shall be exclusive of any time required This Bylaw may be viewed on the County website at: parcels to apply for a man-made feature such as a dugout which shall adhere to Provincial Legislation with to answer questions. Only one presentation per person or group is allowed. Bylaws and proposed size and depth or an ornamental pond for landscape and personal use. amendments may be viewed at the County Office at 1408 Twp Rd 320, Didsbury, Alberta between the mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-involvement-engagement • Shipping Containers (sea cans) – The amendments will allow for additional sea cans to be considered hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, excepting statutory holidays or online at: exempt within the Agricultural Districts and allow for one (1) sea can to be considered exempt within https://www.mountainviewcounty.com/council-boards-services/resident-participation Residential Farmstead (R-F) District.