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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-16 GMSS Policy POLICY Department Policy No. Page ii! Development Control 5-16 1 21t4111.111j. Policy Title Date: Resolution No. General Municipal Servicing Standards August 15,2017 422/17 Policy Statement Kneehill County has developed a General Municipal Servicing Standards (GMSS) manual that is to be treated as a "guide" governing the engineering and design parameters, and the preparation and submission of plans and specifications for the orderly and satisfactory development of subdivisions and other municipal services within the County. These standards and specifications are intended to serve as the "minimum" allowable levels to which the improvements discussed are to be built, and to enable standardization within the County. Where questionable or complicated design situations arise, sound engineering methods and practices shall prevail. The County reserves the right to deviate from these standards wherein, at the County's sole discretion, it is determined that conditions warrant it. No departure from these design standards and specifications shall be permitted without the expressed written approval of the County. Where Acts, Bylaws, Codes or other Standards are not noted, they shall refer to the latest revision thereof. Regulation 1. The GMSS will be updated periodically as needed. 2. The CAO or designate is hereby authorized to make amendments to the GMSS as deemed necessary, with the sole exception of Section B Guidelines for General Compliance. Such amendments must be approved by Council. 3. The use of the GMSS is intended for general information only, detailed specifications and guidelines for projects within the County will be determined by the County on a site specific basis at the time of development. 4. In the event of conflicting specifications the CAO or designate shall be the sole authority in determining all approved specifications. 5. All specifications contained in the manual are intended to meet or exceed Alberta Transportation standards and specifications. POLICY Department Policy No. Page Development Control 5-16 2 Policy Title Date: Resolution No. General Municipal Servicing Standards August 15,2017 422/17 6. The manual will include sections regarding: A. General B. Guidelines for General Compliance C. Engineering Plans and Drawings D. Land Use Level of Service E. Water Distribution System F. Wastewater Collection G. Transportation H. Stormwater Drainage I. Service Connections J. Utility Construction 7. A copy of the manual may be obtained on the County website at www.kneehillcountv.com under the Planning tab. I 8. Hard copies of the manual may be obtained from the County office at the price specified in the Master Rates Bylaw. (1 (----1/-2 Bob Long Hoggan Reeve I CAO I Approved: August 15, 2017 Amended: Review Date: August 15,2020