M.D. of Northern Lights
Land Use Bylaw Information
Weberville Highway Corridor Area Concept Plan
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A Municipal Development Plan is mandatory where population exceeds 3500. The purpose of the plan is to describe proposed land uses, the manner of future development and any areas suitable for an area structure or redevelopment plan.
The Municipal Development Plan is comprised of the following sections: Introduction, Agriculture, Residential Development, Commerce and Industry, Environment, Transportation and Servicing, Hamlets and Rural Settlements, Inter-municipal Relations, Crown Land, Implementation and List of Maps.
The Municipal District of
Northern Lights No. 22 Future is in Our Hands
Municipal
District (MD) of Northern Lights No. 22, July 22, 2009
— Due to increased pressures for
development of land for country residential and industrial uses in the MD,
the community’s desire to protect natural resources, and new legislation
recently approved by the Province, the MD has decided to move forward with
an update of its Municipal Development Plan (MDP). ISL Engineering and Land
Services has been retained to work with the MD and the community to prepare
the updated plan.
“This project
is vital to shaping the growth and development of the MD of Northern Lights
No. 22 for the next 25 years. The MD’s objective
is to reflect a balance in addressing community desires to maintain a rural
lifestyle, accommodate new development, protect natural resources and
respect community values,” said Theresa Van Oort, M.D. of Northern Lights,
Chief Administrative Officer.
The first step in the planning process will be a Public
Open House in the Fall 2009 where citizens can share their ideas and
perspectives on the future they envision for the MD. The community input
received will assist ISL Engineering and Land Services in their work to
prepare MDP policies for the future growth and development in the MD.
Notices regarding the Public Open
House will be placed in future issues of the Mile Zero News and on the MD of
Northern Lights website.
Watch for this opportunity to provide your
input.
The purpose of the Land Use Bylaw is to control the use and development of land and buildings within a municipality. The Land Use Bylaw is comprised of the following sections: General, Definitions, Duties of Development Authorities, Need for Development Permit, Development Permit Applications, Processing a Development Permit, Appealing a Decision, amending the Bylaw, General Regulations, Establishment of Districts, District Rules, Land Use Bylaw Forms and Maps.
All development within the municipality requires a valid development permit unless such development is specifically exempted in the Land Use Bylaw or Municipal Government Act (MGA). Development permits ensures municipal bylaw compliance and protects property owners from future problems that can be expensive and/or delay land sale transactions.
Development permit fees are based on the value of construction.
For more information contact the MD office.
Click here for a Development Permit Application.
A person wishing to create two or more lots from a single parcel of land must obtain subdivision approval from the MD. The process of approval starts when a subdivision application is submitted with the appropriate fees. The application is then reviewed for completeness. If the application is deemed complete, it is circulated to referral agencies. Staff evaluation and recommendations are prepared for the Subdivision Approving Authority (SAA) who then make the decision to approve, approve with conditions or refuse.
At this point, an applicant may appeal a refusal or conditions of approval to the Municipal Government Board or the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, who may overturn the ASS decision or dismiss appeal or appeal to the Court of Queen’s Bench on a point of Law or Jurisdiction. If the applicant meets the conditions of approval, he/she prepares a survey plan or instrument for registration. The staff reviews the survey plan or instrument and endorses. The survey plan or instrument is then registered with Land Titles.
For more information, contact the MD office.
Click here for a Subdivision Application.