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VILLAGE OF CARBON AND KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Revised
October 8, 2019
Kneehill County
Bylaw No. 1804
BYLAW No. 1804 OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,
BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF CARBON / KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of
Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt an Intermunicipal
Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with the
VILLAGE OF CARBON; ,
AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development Plan
will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal
Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual interest;
AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section 606(2) of
the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta;
AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on November 26,
2019 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Kneehill County Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of Kneehill County duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE VILLAGE OF CARBON / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS
ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
Kneehill County Bylaw 1743, Intermunicipal Development Plan with the Village of Carbon is hereby
repealed.
Kneehill County Bylaw 1744, Joint Intermunicipal Planning Commission with the Village of Carbon is
hereby repealed.
Kneehill County Bylaw 1745, Joint Subdivision and Development Appeal Board with the Village of Carbon is
hereby repealed.
READ a first time in Council this 22nd day of October, 2019.
READ a second time in Council this 26th day of November, 2019.
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this 26' day of November, 2019.
Reeve
Mike H?Ogen, Chief Administrative Officer
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VILLAGE IN THE VALLEY
BYLAW 2019 - 830
OF THE VILLAGE OF CARBON, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, BEING A
BYLAW TO ADOPT THE VILLAGE OF CARBON / KNEEHILL COUNTY
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, Section 631(1) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the
Statutes of Alberta, provides that two or more Councils must, by each passing a Bylaw, adopt
an Intermunicipal Development Plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems it desirable to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan with
KNEEHILL COUNTY;
AND WHEREAS, Council recognizes that the lands contained within the Intermunicipal Development
Plan will remain under the jurisdiction of each respective municipality, and that the Intermunicipal
Development Plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication on matters of mutual
interest;
AND WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Bylaw and Public Hearing was given pursuant to Section
606(2) of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta; t
AND WHEREAS, a Public Hearing into the proposed Bylaw was scheduled for and held on
November 18, 2019 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Carbon Office;
NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Village of Carbon duly assembled enacts as follows:
THAT THE VILLAGE OF CARBON / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AS ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
READ a first time in Council this 21" day of October 2019.
READ a second time in Council this 18th day of November 2019.
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this 1811 day of November 2019.
Village of Carbon Bylaw 2017-794, Intermunicipal Development Plan with Kneehill County is
hereby repealed
Village of Carbon Bylaw 2017-798, Joint Intermunicipal Planning Commission with Kneehill County
is hereby repealed.
Village of Carbon Bylaw 2017-799, Joint Subdivision and Development Ap eal Board with
Kneehill County is hereby repealed.
M OF
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MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR
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INTRODUCTION
Kneehill County and the Village of Carbon recognize that intermunicipal planning is an effort between two
or more municipalities to make long-term land use planning decisions. The preparation of an
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is to foster a collaborative planning approach, which will work
towards avoiding future land use conflicts for lands along the common border. This will ensure that
certain identified areas are viewed with a regional perspective. By implementing a plan that contains both
guidelines for future uses as well as agreed dispute mechanisms, urban and rural municipalities can reach
an agreement without negative impacts on either municipality. From the perspective of both
municipalities, enhanced management of the land within the IDP area identified on the map as Schedule 1
and 2 will prove advantageous for the long-term interests of the municipalities and their residents.
MUTUAL OBJECTIVES
The two municipalities agree:
• To develop an IDP framework for how the County and the Village will collaborate in order to plan
and develop lands contained within the IDP Area.
• To promote open communication between the municipalities, the public, and interested
stakeholders, and provide meaningful involvement and consultation.
• To respect each other’s jurisdictional autonomy and integrity.
• To provide a framework for the provision of services and infrastructure required for the joint
planning area that demonstrates an equitable, efficient and proactive approach.
• To utilize the IDP as a guide to collaboratively plan for lands within the IDP Area that will promote
opportunities for residential, commercial, industrial and economic development while minimizing
land use and environmental impacts.
PURPOSE AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
This IDP has been prepared in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, which encourages
cooperation and coordination between neighbouring municipalities with regard to planning matters in the
vicinity of their joint boundaries. The IDP creates a shared vision for future growth by establishing a long-
term strategy balancing the interests of both municipalities. This IDP intends to promote ongoing
coordination, collaboration and cooperation between the two municipalities by providing a framework to
discuss planning matters that affect and influence one another.
The Village of Carbon Municipal Development Plan is the main planning policy document which provides
how and where Village growth and development should occur, and other matters including, but not
limited to, agricultural, urban residential, and subdivision. The Village of Carbon Land Use Bylaw provides
the regulatory mechanism concerning orderly development, and the manner in which to process
development permits within the bounds of Village of Carbon.
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The Kneehill County Municipal Development Plan is the main planning policy document which provides
how and where Kneehill County growth and development should occur, and other matters including, but
not limited to, agricultural, rural residential, and subdivision. Kneehill County Land Use Bylaw provides the
regulatory mechanism concerning orderly development and the manner in which to process development
permits within the bounds of Kneehill County.
For the purposes of this process, the County and the Village agree to respect the following guiding
principles:
• Mutual respect and equity.
• Cooperation, collaboration, communication
and trust.
• Coordinated, consistent and timely response.
• Respect for environment and natural capital.
• Public engagement and consultation.
• Economic growth and development.
PLAN AREA
1. Plan Area
This area is illustrated in Schedule 1 and includes undeveloped lands in the County and in the
Village. The predominant land use within the Plan Area is agriculture. However, the lands along
Highway 836 could support additional uses. These are areas where different land uses meet and
interact. It is assumed the interface will occur at, or near the shared jurisdictional boundary.
2. Environmental & Hazard Lands
These are identified in Schedule 2, and are lands that are prone to flooding, shoreline erosion or
slope instability hazards which may result in environmental degradation and lands in proximity to
water bodies and watercourses with slopes greater than 10%. These lands have very limited
potential for development.
The Village and County, as per this Plan, shall strive to engage in effective dialogue when considering land
use in the Plan Area, while still maintaining complete jurisdiction on lands within their own boundaries.
The Village and County may collaborate and investigate
methods of giving support to projects that may mutually
benefit or enhance the quality of life for residents from
both municipalities. This could be in the form of in-kind
donations, materials, municipal letters of support,
application for grants, or other more permanent
arrangements upon mutual agreement.
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Both municipalities shall act as good neighbours with respect to the Plan Area and Environmental and
Hazard Lands and agree that a collaborative approach to planning and coordinated development is
necessary within the joint planning area. Both municipalities shall respect the Plan Area and Boundary as
illustrated in Schedule 1 and 2. Each will ensure future land use designations and interface boundaries are
compatible and consistent with both jurisdictions’ goals and aspirations. Development proposals will be
evaluated against each municipality’s respective Municipal Development Plans, as well as statutory and
non-statutory plans.
The County will notify the Village of any multi-lot proposals, studies, or plans for areas as illustrated in
Schedule 1 and 2, within the County boundary, and provide informative communication and invitations to
respond. The Village will notify the County of any proposals, applications, studies, or plans for areas as
illustrated in Schedule 1 and 2 within their Village boundary and provide informative communication and
invitations to respond.
Where an intermunicipal referral is required by legislation or the policies contained in this Plan, both
municipalities agree to share the mailing
address and property ownership information
for circulation purposes with the adjacent
municipality, and where applicable, the
municipality’s processing agency.
All subdivision and redesignation applications
for land within the Plan Area shall be referred
to the other municipality for comment prior
to a decision being rendered.
All discretionary use applications within the
Plan Area shall be referred to the other
municipality for comment prior to a decision
being rendered.
As per Section 636(1)(d) of the Municipal Government Act, notification to the Village or County will be
circulated when changes to either Municipal Development Plan are being proposed. The Village or County
will have an opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed changes.
POLICIES
Managing Growth – IDP policies must be flexible enough to permit all reasonable developments in a
contiguous manner. The IDP has a goal to facilitate orderly, efficient and environmentally sound
development compatible with the character and physical setting of the Plan Area while minimizing
conflicts between agricultural and urban land uses.
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• Future development shall be planned in accordance with the land uses identified in the
corresponding municipality’s planning documents. Land uses within the current Village boundary
shall be guided by the Village’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. Land uses
within the current County boundary shall be guided by the County’s Municipal Development Plan
and Land Use Bylaw.
• Minor amendments to either MDP shall not require an amendment to the IDP.
• The Village and County shall endeavour to implement cost-sharing and servicing arrangements
supporting an equitable distribution of costs associated with increased growth and development
in the Plan Area (Schedule 1 and 2) where feasible.
• Prior to either municipality extending infrastructure or services to development occurring in the
other municipality’s jurisdiction, the Village and County shall enter into an agreement that
outlines how costs associated with the development will be shared. This agreement shall address,
but not be limited to, the following:
o Costs for initiating and extending infrastructure and services;
o Current and future capacities for the infrastructure and services;
o Future maintenance costs associated with the infrastructure and services;
• Entering into an agreement to provide infrastructure and services shall be at the discretion of the
municipality that will be providing the services and may be determined based on a cost-benefit
analysis.
• Both municipalities shall provide a variety of development opportunities within their jurisdiction.
• Future development in proximity to Highway 836 or Highway 575 shall be planned in consultation
with Alberta Transportation.
Plan Area Environment – The natural environment surrounding the Village does not respect municipal
boundaries. Watercourses, hills, soil conditions and vegetation intermingle across urban and rural
boundaries as well as the Plan boundary.
• Both municipalities shall recognize the value of the natural environment and its contribution to
quality of life.
• Proposed development in areas that are prone to erosion, landslides, or any other natural
hazards, as well as proposed development in proximity to steep or unstable slopes will be subject
to requirements as identified in Land Use Bylaws to the satisfaction of the approving authority.
• Applicants of a redesignation, subdivision or development shall be required to obtain confirmation
of the 1:100-year flood level on the affected lands. Applicants may also be required to provide an
environmental review prepared by a qualified professional where an environmentally sensitive
feature is present on the affected lands as identified by the Province of Alberta.
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Transportation Systems – The Village and the County recognize the importance of establishing and
creating a continuous network of roads within the Plan Area in order to efficiently manage future growth.
• Subdivision and development proposals located in the Plan Area must address linkages between
the two municipalities to accommodate layout, setbacks, and road uses to ensure orderly and
efficient transition to urban densities.
• Either municipality may require an agreement regarding the construction, repair and maintenance
of any municipal boundary area roads, when the subdivision or development requires access to
come from a road under the control or management of the adjacent municipality.
• Subdivision and development decisions within the Plan Area will have regard to future road
networks.
• Accounting for the location of existing development, topography and other site-specific
considerations, there may be circumstances where road alignments will need to be altered in
responding to the needs of subdivision or development.
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Economic and Joint Development – Planning future growth may raise opportunities for mutually
beneficial economic development and joint development opportunities, and these may arise in the form
of shared servicing upgrades or community based facilities.
• Both municipalities shall work together to ensure a strong, stable and diversified local and
regional economy.
• The Village and County shall work together to explore areas of mutual interest where agreements
can be considered to ensure that development opportunities will be to the benefit of both
municipalities.
• Both municipalities shall work together to maximize the advantages of commercial/industrial
opportunities potentially offered by visibility from Highways 575 and 836.
• A prerequisite to multi-lot subdivision and development will be the preparation of an Outline Plan
or an Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that issues relating to
future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a manner that
ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development.
• Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village. In some cases, it may be more viable
for water to be extended from the County to service areas of the Village. Development levies or
equivalent contributions may be collected from the benefiting developments so that the cost of
these extensions does not directly impact existing residents of the Village or County.
• Best management practices for storm water management shall be required in accordance with
Alberta Environment and Parks regulations.
• Buffers or similar mechanisms to mitigate potential conflict between commercial/industrial,
agricultural and other uses shall be used where needed.
• Any commercial/industrial development proposed adjacent to a watercourse, wetland,
environmental or hazard lands may require a geotechnical study and environmental review to
confirm the site is suitable for the intended use and describe the potential impacts of the
development and the extent to which these impacts may be mitigated.
Agricultural Uses – Agricultural uses represent the largest land use category of the IDP. The IDP strives
to maintain the importance of agriculture by directing future growth in a compact, contiguous manner
that minimizes intrusions into agriculture operations. This will ensure agricultural operations continue to
operate and remain a significant contributor to the local economy.
• Existing agricultural areas shall continue to be used for agricultural activities as provided for in the
County’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw, unless a landowner proposes to
convert agricultural lands to another opportunity provided for in the IDP, MDP, or Land Use Bylaw.
• When making decisions regarding development on or adjacent to agricultural lands, both
municipalities shall give consideration for agricultural operators to pursue normal activities
without interference or restriction based on their impact on adjacent uses.
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Plan Area (Schedule 1) – Agriculture is recognized as the primary land use and no amendments to this
IDP are required for subdivisions and accompanying land use bylaw amendments, by either municipality,
that both municipalities agree are consistent with the provisions contained within the IDP, as amended
from time to time. To ensure that future integration into the urban fabric is not compromised, the
following development conditions shall apply, unless otherwise agreed to by the Village and County.
• An urban residential development proposal may be accompanied by an application for annexation
to the Village.
• A prerequisite to a multi-lot subdivision or development will be the preparation of an Outline Plan
or an Area Structure Plan to the Village and County’s satisfaction to ensure that issues relating to
future land use, servicing transitional treatments and phasing are addressed in a manner that
ensures compatibility with existing or proposed development.
• Should the proposed multi-lot subdivision or development occupy only a portion of the quarter
section, the Outline Plan or Area Structure Plan shall describe what is proposed for the ultimate
build-out of the lands and how the proposed development will be integrated into the Village upon
annexation.
• Water and sanitary sewer may be extended from the Village. In some cases, it may be more viable
for water to be extended from the County to service areas of the Village. Development levies or
equivalent contributions shall be collected from the benefiting developments so that the cost of
these extensions does not directly impact existing residents of the Village or County.
• Best management practices for storm water management shall be required in accordance with
Alberta Environment and Parks regulations.
• Any residential development
proposed adjacent to a
watercourse, wetland,
environmental or hazard lands
may require a geotechnical study
and environmental review to
confirm the site is suitable for the
intended use and describe the
potential impacts of the
development and the extent to
which these impacts may be mitigated.
Environmental & Hazard Lands (Schedule 2) – These areas are identified where environmentally
significant features are recognized by both municipalities. Any development within these areas shall be in
accordance with Provincial regulations and the respective municipalities land use policies, which may
include but not be limited to a potential requirement for an environmental impact assessment (EIA).
Development setbacks from wetlands or hazard lands, such as steep slopes or floodplains, shall be
maintained in accordance with Provincial and municipal regulations.
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Plan Review
• The implementation of this Plan is intended to be an ongoing process to ensure it is maintained
and remains applicable. A committee with joint representation will ensure continued dialogue
and cooperation, as the purpose of this committee is to promote active cooperation and conflict
resolution through a consensus based approach.
• For the purposes of administering the monitoring of the IDP, the Village and County will establish
the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee) will be comprised of two
members of Council, plus the CAO from both the Village and the County. Each municipality may
appoint an alternate Committee member in the event a regular member cannot attend a
scheduled meeting. Alternate Committee members shall have standing.
• The IDP will be formally reviewed by this Committee once every four years, beginning in 2020 in
order to confirm or recommend amendments of any particular policy contained herein. The
committee will prepare recommendations for consideration by the Municipal Councils.
• Members of the Committee shall be appointed by their respective Councils at their Organizational
Meeting. If a Council wishes to appoint a new member to the Committee (including the
alternate), they must do so by motion of Council at a regular Council meeting. The municipalities
shall notify one another upon appointing members and alternate members to the Committee.
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Functions of the Committee
The Village and County agree that the main functions of the Committee are to:
• Create a forum for dialogue on issues of common interest and concern;
• Address concerns regarding the policies of the Plan;
• Address proposed amendments to the Plan;
• Engage in resolving any conflicts or disputes which arise from this Plan – both
municipalities will equally share costs associated with using outside assistance to resolve a
dispute; and
• Address any other land use issues deemed appropriate, but which are not explicitly
identified in the Plan.
• Meetings of the Committee shall be held on an “as needed basis”, or at the request of
either municipality. Committee meetings should be held as soon as possible if any conflict
arises, or if any matter is brought before it.
• The municipality that called the meeting of the Committee shall host and chair the
meeting and is responsible for preparing and distributing agendas and minutes.
• Both Councils agree the Committee is not a decision making body and that the Committee
shall issue a written response in the form of comments and/or recommendations to the
appropriate decision making body.
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Annexation
• The County recognizes and agrees that the Village will need additional land to grow and will
support annexations that will provide for 30-40 years of projected growth within the boundaries
of the Village.
• The annexation process may be initiated by the Village in accordance with the requirements of the
Municipal Government Act.
• The Village and County will endeavour to reach an intermunicipal agreement on the annexation
prior to submitting the annexation to the Municipal Government Board.
Dispute Resolution
The policies of this Plan are designed to be general in nature, ensuring that both the Village and the
County maintain jurisdiction over the decisions made within their borders. It is anticipated that by
following the process below, any disputes or conflicts that may arise can be avoided, and where
necessary, settled at the local level. Only in those circumstances where a resolution cannot be achieved
locally would the dispute be referred to outside parties.
It is important to avoid dispute by ensuring the Plan is adhered to as adopted, including full circulation of
any permit or application that may affect the municipality as required in the Plan and prompt
enforcement of the Plan policies.
The Village and County agree that disputes relating to the IDP shall be restricted to the following:
• Lack of agreement on proposed amendments to the Plan
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• Lack of agreement on any proposed statutory plan, land use bylaw or amendment to either
located within or affecting the Plan Area
• Lack of agreement on an interpretation of this Plan
Dispute Resolution Process
• The dispute resolution process may only be initiated by the Village or County Councils.
• Identification of a dispute and the desire to go through the dispute resolution process may occur
at any time regarding a dispute matter and may only occur within 30 calendar days of a decision
made pursuant to the above noted areas that may be disputed. Once either municipality has
received written notice of a dispute, the dispute resolution process must be started within 15
calendar days of the date the written notice was received, unless both Chief Administrative
Officers agree otherwise.
• In the event the dispute resolution process is initiated, the municipality having authority over the
matter shall not give any further approval in any way until the dispute has been resolved or the
mediation process has been concluded.
• The process shall be as follows:
o Administrative Review – the Chief Administrative Officers of both municipalities will meet
in an attempt to resolve the issue first. Failing resolution, the dispute will then be referred
to the Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee.
o Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee Review – the Committee will convene to
consider and attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event a resolution is not achieved by
the 30th day following the first meeting of the Intermunicipal Development Plan
Committee, either municipality may refer the dispute to mediation.
o Mediation – the services of an independent mediator will be retained, with the mediator
to present a written recommendation to both Councils. The costs of mediation shall be
shared equally between the Village and County.
o Municipal Government Board – In the event the mediation process does not resolve the
dispute, the initiating municipality may proceed to adopt the bylaw and in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act, the other municipality will have the right to appeal to
the Municipal Government Board.
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Amending the Plan
• The Plan may be amended as seen fit and mutually agreed upon by both Municipalities. Any
amendments to the Plan must be adopted by both Councils.
• Should any disagreements arise with an amendment to the Plan, the dispute resolution process
shall be initiated.
• Proposed amendments to this Plan by parties other than the Village or the County shall be
accompanied by the following:
o An application to amend the County IDP Bylaw submitted to the County along with the
applicable fee for processing amendments to a statutory document; and
o An application to amend the Village IDP Bylaw submitted to the designated planning
authority along with the applicable fee for processing amendments to a statutory
document.
Repealing the Plan
In the event that one or both municipalities deem the IDP no longer relevant, the bylaws adopting the IDP
will need to be repealed by both municipalities. However, an IDP is a mandatory requirement under the
MGA. As such, the Plan may only be repealed for the purpose of being replaced by a new IDP at the time
of the repeal.
• The Plan shall only be repealed if mutually agreed upon by both municipalities and under the
condition that the Plan will be replaced with a new IDP that will be adopted by both municipalities
at the time of the repeal.
• Should only one municipality wish to repeal the Plan, 60 days’ notice will need to be given to the
other municipality stating the intent and reasons for repealing the Plan. Both Councils must pass
the bylaw repealing the Plan and adopting a new IDP for the repeal to take effect.
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• Should only one municipality wish to repeal the plan, the dispute resolution process shall be
initiated.
Definitions
Adjacent Land(s): Land that abuts or is contiguous to the parcel of land that is being described and
includes land that would be contiguous if not for a highway, road, lane, walkway, watercourse, utility lot,
pipeline right-of-way, power line, railway or similar feature and any other land identified in the land use
bylaw as adjacent for the purpose of notifications under the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statues of
Alberta 2000, M-26 with amendments.
Agricultural Operation: If not defined in the municipality’s Land Use Bylaw, it is an agricultural activity
conducted on agricultural land for gain or reward or in the hope of expectation of gain or reward, and can
include, but is not limited to:
a) the cultivation of land;
b) the raising of livestock, including game-production animals within the meaning of the “Livestock
Industry Diversification Act” and poultry;
c) the raising of fur-bearing animals, pheasants or fish;
d) the production of agricultural field crops;
e) the production of fruit, vegetables, sod, trees, shrubs and other specialty horticultural crops;
f) the production of eggs and milk;
g) the production of honey (apiaries);
h) the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including irrigation pumps on site;
i) the application of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides, including
application by ground and aerial spraying, for
agricultural purposes;
j) the collection, transportation, storage,
application, use transfer and disposal of
manure;
k) the abandonment and reclamation of
confined feeding operations and manure
storage facilities.
l) does not include cannabis cultivation
production for either medical or recreational
use.
Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA): The Alberta Land Stewardship Act Statues of Alberta, 2009 Chapter
A-26.8, as amended.
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Area Structure Plan (ASP): A statutory plan in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) for
the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of an area of land in a
municipality. The Plan typically provides a design that integrates land uses with the requirements for
suitable parcel densities, transportation patterns (roads), stormwater drainage, fire protection and other
utilities across the entire Plan Area.
Conservation Easement: A voluntary agreement between a landowner and a conservation organization or
government agency. The intent of the Conservation Easement is to protect the ecological, scenic, and or
agricultural values of the land. The agreement is placed on title, and the landowner continues using the
land subject to the specific restrictions in the easement.
Council(s): The Council of Kneehill County and the Council of the Village of Carbon in the Province of
Alberta.
Development: As defined by the Municipal Government Act in Part 17, section 616, 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 the 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 building.
Discretionary Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a development permit may
be approved at the discretion of the Development Authority with or without conditions.
Environmental Reserve: Regulated through the Municipal Government Act (MGA), it is the transference of
land from the landowner to the municipality through the subdivision process. The lands can consist of
water bodies, steep slopes, gullies, or drainage courses, and would be required to remain in its natural
state.
Environmental Reserve Easement: Similar to an Environmental Reserve, the ERE however allows the title
to remain under the landowner, instead of with the Municipality. Similar restrictions apply with an
easement, such that the land would be left in its natural state.
Environmentally Significant Areas (ESA): Meaning as defined in each subject Land Use Bylaw.
Extensive Agriculture: The general raising of crops and grazing of livestock in a non-intensive nature.
Intermunicipal Border: The shared border between the Village of Carbon and Kneehill County.
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Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP): A statutory document, adopted by bylaw in accordance with
section 631 of the Municipal Government Act, which is used by municipalities as a long-range planning
tool.
Intermunicipal Development Plan Committee (the Committee): The members appointed by each
respective Council for the purposes of administering and monitoring the Intermunicipal Development
Plan.
May: Is an operative word that means that there is a choice, with no particular direction or guidance
intended.
Minor Amendment: Amendments that fall under Section 692(6) of the Municipal Government Act.
Municipalities (the Municipalities): The municipalities of the Village of Carbon and Kneehill County.
Municipal Government Act (MGA): The Municipal Government Act Revised Statues of Alberta 2000,
Chapter M-26, as amended.
Municipal Development Plan (MDP): A statutory plan, adopted by bylaw in accordance with section 632
of the Municipal Government Act and used by municipalities as a long-range planning tool.
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.
Permitted Use: The use of land or a building in a land use district for which a Development Authority shall
issue a development permit with or without conditions providing all other provisions of the Bylaw are
conformed with.
Plan: The Village of Carbon and Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Plan Area: The lands defined in this document to which the policies of this document pertain.
Ratepayer: A land owner within the municipality who pays taxes to the respective municipality and is
considered a stakeholder in public matter relating to the municipality.
Renewable Resource/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.
Shall: In an operative word that means the action is mandatory.
Should: In an operative word that means that in order to achieve the Plan’s objectives, it is strongly
advised that the action be taken.
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Soil Classification: The classification of soils in accordance with the Canadian Land Inventory on the basis
of soil survey information, and are based on intensity, rather than kind, of their limitations for agriculture.
Stakeholder: A person with an interest or concern in matters pertaining to this Plan.
Statutory Plan: As per Part 17 of the Municipal Government Act, is an intermunicipal development plan, a
municipal development plan, an area structure plan, or an area redevelopment plan adopted by a
municipality under Division 4 of the Municipal Government Act.
Subdivision and Development Authority: Within the boundary of the Village of Carbon means the Village
of Carbon Subdivision and Development Authority, and within the boundary of Kneehill County means the
Kneehill County Subdivision and Development Authority.
HWY 836HWY 836HWY 575
CARBON
RGE RD 2319 1110
232221
16
μ
1:23,300
Intermunicipal Zones
KNEEHILL COUNTY & VILLAGE OF CARBON
INTERMUNICIPAL ZONES
Schedule 1
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PLAN AREA ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARD LANDS
HWY 836HWY 836HWY 575
CARBON
RGE RD 2319 1110
232221
16
μ
1:23,300
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
KNEEHILL COUNTY & VILLAGE OF CARBON
INTERMUNICIPAL ZONES
Schedule 2
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PLAN AREA ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARD LANDS ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
HWY 836HWY 836HWY 575
CARBON
RGE RD 2319 1110
232221
16
μ
1:23,300
Soil Classification
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Soil Classifications CLI
1 - No Significant Crop Limitations
2 - Moderate Limitations on Crop Type
3 - Moderate/Severe Limitations on Crop Type
4 - Severe Limitations on Crop Type
5 - Restricted Growth on Perennial Crops
6 - Capable of producing Perennial Crop only
7 - No Crop Capability or Permanent Pasture Land
KNEEHILL COUNTY & VILLAGE OF CARBON
INTERMUNICIPAL ZONES
Schedule 3
HWY 836HWY 836HWY 575
CARBON
RGE RD 2319 1110
232221
16
μ
1:23,300
Oil Activity
KNEEHILL COUNTY & VILLAGE OF CARBON
INTERMUNICIPAL ZONES
Schedule 4
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PLAN AREA ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARD LANDS WELLS PIPELINE
Projection and Datum:
WGS84 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere
Scale:
Base Data provided by: Government of Alberta
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Date Date (if applicable)
Printing Date:XXXAuthor
Coal Mine Map
7/11/2019
19,205.86
Kilometers0.29 0
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has not
verified and makes no representation or warranty
as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of
any information or data in this document or that it
will be suitable for any particular purpose or use.
The AER is not responsible for any inaccuracies,
errors or omissions in the information or data and is
not liable for any direct or indirect losses arising out
of any use of this information. For additional
information about the limitations and restrictions
applicable to this document, please refer to the
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ATS Townships (large scale)
ATS Sections without Road Allowance
ATS section labels (large scale)
ATS LSDs
ATS LSD labels (large scale)
Provincial Boundaries
Coal Mine Permit
Coal Mine Polygon
Surface
Underground
Roads Paved
Roads Gravel
Projection and Datum:
WGS84 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere
Scale:
Base Data provided by: Government of Alberta
Legend
Date Date (if applicable)
Printing Date:XXXAuthor
Coal Mine Map
7/4/2019
76,823.44
Kilometers1.17 0
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has not
verified and makes no representation or warranty
as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of
any information or data in this document or that it
will be suitable for any particular purpose or use.
The AER is not responsible for any inaccuracies,
errors or omissions in the information or data and is
not liable for any direct or indirect losses arising out
of any use of this information. For additional
information about the limitations and restrictions
applicable to this document, please refer to the
AER Copyright & Disclaimer webpage:
http://www.aer.ca/copyright-disclaimer.
ATS Townships (large scale)
ATS Sections without Road Allowance
ATS section labels (medium scale)
Provincial Boundaries
Coal Mine Permit
Coal Mine Polygon
Surface
Underground
Roads Paved
Roads Gravel
Roads Other
Unimproved Road
Winter Road; Truck Trail
Projection and Datum:
WGS84 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere
Scale:
Base Data provided by: Government of Alberta
Legend
Date Date (if applicable)
Printing Date:XXXAuthor
Coal Mine Map
7/11/2019
19,205.86
Kilometers0.29 0
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has not
verified and makes no representation or warranty
as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of
any information or data in this document or that it
will be suitable for any particular purpose or use.
The AER is not responsible for any inaccuracies,
errors or omissions in the information or data and is
not liable for any direct or indirect losses arising out
of any use of this information. For additional
information about the limitations and restrictions
applicable to this document, please refer to the
AER Copyright & Disclaimer webpage:
http://www.aer.ca/copyright-disclaimer.
ATS Townships (large scale)
ATS Sections without Road Allowance
ATS section labels (large scale)
ATS LSDs
ATS LSD labels (large scale)
Provincial Boundaries
Coal Mine Permit
Coal Mine Polygon
Surface
Underground
Roads Paved
Roads Gravel