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INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
KNEEHILL COUNTY &
TOWN OF
DRUMHELLER GAPItq,�
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Town of Drumheller Bylaw No. 04.203
DRUM4_HELLER
Adopted March 16, 2020
Kneehill County
Bylaw No. 1817
BYLAW No. 1817 OF KNEEHILL COUNTY, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA,
BEING A BYLAW TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF DRUMHELLER / 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
TOWN OF DRUMHELLER;
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 May 12, 2020
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 TOWN OF DRUMHELLER / KNEEHILL COUNTY INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS
ATTACHED AND FORMING PART OF THIS BYLAW BE ADOPTED.
READ a first time in Council this 10th day of March, 2020.
READ a second time in Council this 12th day of May, 2020.
READ a third time in Council and finally passed this 12th day of May, 2020.
EVE
CHIEF AD INISTRATIVE OFFICER
TOWN OF DRUMHELLER
BYLAW NO. 04.20
A Bylaw of the Town of Drumheller in the Province of Alberta, pursuant to the provisions
of the Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta 2000
and amendments thereto, to adopt the Town of Drumheller-Kneehill County
Intermunicipal Development Plan (2020).
WHEREAS Section 631 (1) of the Municipal Government Act authorizes two or more
Councils to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan;
WHEREAS the Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County have agreed to the joint
preparation of the Town of Drumheller-Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development
Plan;
AND WHEREAS all parties required to be included in the Plan preparation have been
properly notified in accordance with Section 636 of the Municipal Government Act;
AND WHEREAS the Councils of the Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County will hold
public hearings pursuant to Section 692 of the Municipal Government Act after giving
notice of it in accordance with Section 606 of the Municipal Government act;
NOW THERFORE the Municipal Council of the Town of Drumheller, duly assembled,
enacts as follows:
That this Bylaw shall be known as the "Town of Drumheller-Kneehill County
Intermunicipal Development Plan" (as shown in attached Schedule "A") which is part
of this document.
2. That the Town of Drumheller-Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Plan shall
provide the policy framework for future subdivision and development of the lands
describe therein.
3. That Town of Drumheller Bylaw No. 04.20 shall have force and take effect from the
final reading thereof.
READ A FIRST TIME this V day of February, 2020.
Mayor Heather Colberg
Darryl Drohomerski, CAO
READ A SECOND TIME this 16th day of March, 2020.
Mayor Heath Colberg
Dar I Dro omerski, CAO
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME this 161h day of March, 2020.
Mayor Heather- olberg
Da rohomerski, CAO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................1
1.1.
Purpose of an Intermunicipal Development Plan... .......................................................................
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1.2.
Hierarchy of Plans in Alberta.........................................................................................................1
1.3.
Provincial and Regional Plans... ..............................................................................................
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1.4.
IDP Legislative Requirements........................................................................................................3
1.5.
Municipal Profiles..................................................... ......
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2 1 PLAN AREA.................................................................................................5
2.1
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Plan Boundary... ......................... .................................... ...........................................................
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2.2
Plan Area Characteristics ...................................... _......................
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2.3
Town of Drumheller Population Analysis .........
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3 1 POLICY FRAMEWORK...............................................................................14
3.1
Interpretation..... ....._.... ,.. ...._.. _ .... _.......
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3.2
Land Use............................................................................
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3.3
Growth Management & Annexation ............................. _ .
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Agriculture...................................................................................................................................16
3.5
Tourism and Recreation..............................................................................................................17
3.6
Servicing and Infrastructure........................................................................................................17
3.7
Natural Environment & Historic Resources.................................................................................18
3.8
Resource Extraction & Renewable Energy Development............................................................
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3.9
Transportation.............................................................................................................................20
3.10
Telecommunication Towers & Utilities......................................................................................
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4 1 IDP IMPLEMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION............................................22
4.1 Circulation and Referral Process.................................................................................................. �._.
4.2 IDP Committee.......................................................................................................................... 2;
4.3 Reviewing, Repealing and Amending the Plan ........._...._..._............
4.4 Dispute Resolution Process.. .. ... . . 2E
APPENDIX A I DEFINITIONS..............................................................................29
LIST OF MAPS
Map 1: IDP Plan Area
Map 2: Soil Classification
Map 3: Historical and Environmental Features
Map 4: Land Use Designations (Zoning)
Map 5 Energy Facilities
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Town of Drumheller Population
Figure 2: Dispute Resolution Process
Photo sources:
Photos on pages 1, 14 - Kneehill County Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kneehillcounty/) &
Photo on page 7 - Rick Schmidt Photography
Photo on page 22 - Google Earth
1.1 Purpose of an Intermunicipal Development Plan
The purpose of intermunicipal planning is to establish a long-range collaborative approach for future land
use along municipal borders. The Town of Drumheller's western boundary borders Kneehill County. Land
use decisions made by either municipality along this border may affect and influence one another. This
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a cooperative planning initiative that ensures development and
land use decisions along the shared border occur in a harmonious manner that respect the interests of
each municipality. The overall objectives of this IDP are to:
• Ensure development and growth occurs in a sustainable and responsible manner;
• Establish a coordinated approach to development and land use decisions along the shared
municipal border;
• Encourage continued communication between the municipalities;
• Minimize future land use conflicts;
• Outline processes for resolving disputes; and
• Provide landowners with greater certainty of potential land use and future development within
the Plan Area.
1.2 Hierarchy of Plans in Alberta
In accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) IDPs are the highest order of municipal
statutory plan. All lower order statutory plans for a municipality, including a Municipal Development Plan
(MDP) and Area Structure Plans (ASPS) must be in alignment with any and all IDPs a municipality has
adopted (see Figure 1).
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Alberta Legislation
(E.g. Municipal Government Act, Alberta Land Stewardship Act)
ALBA Regional Plans
Intermunicipal Development Plans
Municipal Development Plans
Area Structure Area Redevelopment
Plane Plans
Land Use Bylaws
Land Um Redesignation Subdivision Approval Dwebprient Permit
Approval
,lure 1:. Planning Hierarchy in Alberta
1.3 Provincial and Regional Plans
The Province of Alberta takes a multi -tiered approach to legislating planning and development within the
province. The two main pieces of provincial legislation that mandate planning and development in Alberta
are the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA), and the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The ALSA
mandates the legislative authority for the province's seven (7) Regional Plans, while the MGA provides
the legislative authority of municipal planning documents.
The seven (7) Regional Plans are organized geographically by seven major watersheds within Alberta. Two
of the seven Regional Plans have been adopted (Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and South Saskatchewan
Regional Plan). The remaining five Regional Plans are either underway or not started. The Red Deer
Regional Plan, which encompasses Kneehill County and the Town of Drumheller, has not been started.
The overall objective of the Regional Plans is to set a collaborative approach to managing the province's
land and natural resources to achieve economic, environmental and social goals. All municipal bylaws,
including planning documents, are required to be in alignment with the applicable Regional Plan.
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1.4 IDP Legislative Requirements
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) mandates the legislative requirements for IDPs. Section 631 of the
MGA (as amended January 1, 2020) outlines the requirements for an IDP:
Intermunicipal Development Plans
631(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), 2 or more councils of municipalities that have common
boundaries and that are not members of a growth region as defined in section 708.01 must, by each
passing a bylaw in accordance with this Part or in accordance with sections 12 and 692, adopt an
intermunicipal development plan to include those areas of land lying within the boundaries of the
municipalities as they consider necessary.
(2) Subsection (1) does not require municipalities to adopt an intermunicipal development plan with
each other if they agree that they do not require one, but any of the municipalities may revoke its
agreement at any time by giving written notice to the other or others, and where that notice is given
the municipalities must comply with subsection (1) within one year from the date of the notice unless
an exemption is ordered under subsection (3).
(3) The Minister may, by order, exempt one or more councils from the requirement to adopt on
intermunicipal development plan, and the order may contain any terms and conditions that the
Minister considers necessary.
(4) Municipalities that are required under subsection (1) to adopt an intermunicipal development plan
must have an intermunicipal development plan providing for all of the matters referred to in
subsection (8) in place by April 1, 2020.
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(8)An intermunicipal development plan
(a) must address
(i) the future land use within the area,
(ii) the manner of and the proposals for future development in the area,
(iii) the provision of transportation systems for the area, either generally or specifically,
(iv) the co-ordination of intermunicipal programs relating to the physical, social and economic
development of the area,
(v) environmental matters within the area, either generally or specifically, and
(vi) any other matter related to the physical, social or economic development of the area that the
councils consider necessary,
(b) must include
(1) A procedure to be used to resolve or attempt to resolve any conflict between the municipalities
that have adopted the plan,
(ii) a procedure to be used, by one or more municipalities, to amend or repeal the plan, and
(iii) provisions relating to the administration of the plan.
1.5 Municipal Profiles
Town of Di umheller
Kneehill County
The Town of Drumheller is located in the Red Deer River valley in south-
central Alberta spanning an area of 10,803 hectares (26,694 acres),
situated between Starland County to the north, Kneehill County to the
west, Special Areas 2 to the east, and Wheatland County to the south. The
Town offers a diversity of residential options, employment opportunities,
and way of life for the Town's population of 7,982 (Statistics Canada, 2016
Census). The Town of Drumheller is greatly influenced by its unique
landscape made up of rolling fields, steep, dry coulees, and the Red Deer
River, The Town's goal is to preserve and enhance the natural environment
while accommodating growth responsibly and strategically. The Town is
well-known for its tourism industry. In the heart of the Canadian Badlands,
Drumheller's unique scenery and fascinating dinosaur -oriented history
attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the community each year.
Kneehill County is located in south-central Alberta spanning an area of
331,900 hectares (820,143 acres), situated between Red Deer County to
the north, Mountain View County to the west, and Starland County to the
east, Town of the Drumheller to the south-east and Wheatland County to
the south. The majority of the land is zoned for agricultural uses, allowing
the population of 5,001 (Statistics Canada, 2016 Census) to enjoy a rural
way of life. As a region, Kneehill County with the Towns of Three Hills,
Trochu and Villages of Acme, Carbon, Linden, and four hamlets, have a
combined population of over 11,000 residents. Oil and gas is the second
major industry in the region. The County's goal is to protect this rural way
of life while proactively enhancing it. The eastern border of Kneehill County
runs along the Red Deer River Valley down to the heart of the Canadian
Badlands, making tourism a viable market opportunity.
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2.1 Pian Boundary
The Plan Area extends approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) on either side of the shared border between the
municipalities (see Map 1: IDPAreo). At times the Plan Area extends further to accommodate geometric
irregularities along the shared border, geographic constraints and to minimize any overlaps with other
IDPs for either municipality.
Within the Plan Area, the following economic, environmental and social considerations were examined:
• Land use and zoning;
• Residences and urban areas,
• Tourism and recreation;
• Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs);
• Resource Extraction and Energy development;
• Transportation Corridors;
• Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs); and
• Historic Resource Value (HRV) Sites.
2.2 Plan Area Characteristics
The Plan Area as shown on Map 1 encompasses rural and agricultural areas within Kneehill County and
both urban and rural areas within the Town of Drumheller.
The Town of Drumheller contains both urban and rural areas, with the central business and main urban
residential area located just to the north of the Plan Area. The shared border between Kneehill County
and the Town of Drumheller is located within the Town's mostly rural area.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The central Plan Area features Highway 9, which could be considered the main gateway into the Town of
Drumheller. The western edge of the Plan Area along Highway 9 is above the Red Deer River valley, but as
it heads east it drops down into the valley. Heading northwest from the middle of the Plan Area, the Plan
Area is bounded by Highway 575 as it meanders westward out of the Town. To the southeast of Highway
9 the Plan Area generally stays on the south side of the Red Deer River encompassing both the river valley
area and higher flat land. The Plan Area heads southeast until it comes against the Rosebud River and
Highway 10X at which point is follows the Rosebud River south until the junction with Wheatland County.
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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & THE RED DEER RIVER BASIN
Much of the eastern portion of the Plan Area boundary runs along the edge of the Red Deer River and
includes important riparian areas within the Red Deer River Basin. The Plan Area's eastern border follows
the smaller but also important environmental feature, the Rosebud River and its riparian areas. Riparian
areas provide a wide range of ecological functions that are vital to a healthy functioning landscape and
form part of an extensive drainage basin within every watershed. Both municipalities are committed to
protecting and preserving the environmental aspects of this basin.
AGRICULTURAL LAND USES
The agricultural land in the Plan Area consists of a variety of soil classifications that are used for a range of
agricultural activities including grazing and crop production (see Map 2: Soil Classifications).
RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
Residential land use within the Plan Area is mainly located within the Town of Drumheller. Within the
Kneehill County portion of the Plan Area minimal residential and acreage development has occurred.
INDUSTRIAL LAND USES
The Plan Area also contains a sizable industrial area that is located west of Highway 9 along Highway 575.
The industrial park is mainly light industrial land uses consisting of shop buildings, contractor bays, and
industries servicing the oil and gas sector. The industrial area is mainly built out, but has some vacant
undeveloped areas for future growth.
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INSTITUTIONAL LAND USES
The Drumheller Institution, a correctional facility with both medium -security and minimum -security
facilities is also located within the Plan Area. The Drumheller Institution has a medium security facility
capacity of 582 and a minimum security capacity of 122 and is a major employer in the region.
RECREATIONAL LAND USES
Just north of the Drumheller Institution is a large 100+ acre outdoor racetrack, called the Dinosaur Downs
Speedway. The site includes an oval dirt racetrack and a long motorcross track. This outdoor facility is
host to numerous racing events throughout the year.
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The Plan Area is bisected by major highways both north -south and east -west (see Map 1). Highway 9
bisects the middle of the Plan Area going north -south while Highway 575 heads northwest to southeast
joining into Highway 10. Given the dramatic topography within the Plan Area transportation networks
play a key role in dictating the location of human development in this area. The creation of new major
road networks is unlikely and future development will likely be located near existing transportation
corridors.
HISTORIC RESOURCES
The Plan Area and region is a unique landscape that is rich in cultural, archaeological and paleontological
history and artifacts (see Map 3: Historic and Environmental Features). The area is well-known as a
destination for scientists and tourists interested in the science of paleontology and especially dinosaurs.
The area's rich history also extends to human habitation of the region. This area has been inhabited by
Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Plan Area is located within Treaty 7, which was signed on
by the Government of Canada and five First Nations: the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani
(Peigan), Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina (Sarcee).
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS (ZONING)
Lands within the Plan Area are predominately designated (zoned) as Agricultural districts in the respective
Land Use Bylaws of both municipalities. Other land use designations include institutional, industrial and
residential as shown on Map 4: Land Use Designations (Zoning).
OIL & GAS FACILITIES
Oil and gas facilities are present throughout the region and also within the Plan Area, mainly on the
Kneehill side. Map 5: Energy Facilities identifies the existing oil and gas facilities.
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2.3 Town of Drumheller Population Analysis
Town of Drumheller amalgamated with the M.D. of Badlands No. 7 in 1988 thereby including additional
hamlets and rural areas into its municipal boundaries. This provided the municipality with a healthy
land base for any anticipated future growth. Between 1996 and 2011 the municipality grew in population
from 7,833 to a high of 8,029 before dropping in 2016 to 7,982 (see Figure 1). An IDP provides the
opportunity to gain an understanding of any future growth requirements of the urban municipality. The
Town of Drumheller's relatively flat population growth combined with a desktop analysis of vacant lands
suggests there is sufficient residential and non-residential land available for the Town. Thus, the need for
annexation is not expected in the foreseeable future.
TOWN OF DRUMHELLER
POPULATION CHANGE 1996 - 2016
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IDP policies guide and direct each municipality in their day-to-day decision-making pertaining to
development and land use. The MGA dictates that an IDP is the highest order statutory plan in a
municipality and subsequently decision-making and lower level statutory plans must closely align with IDP
policies. The following policy sections take into consideration the key characteristics of the Plan Area and
establish policies that works towards achieving the common goals of each municipality for the IDP area.
3.1 Interpretation
This IDP uses specific language to ensure clear and concise policies that will guide decision making.
Further, it is important to ensure these policies are communicated in the proper context. The following
words are to be interpreted throughout the plan as follows:
Policy 3.1.1 Council: refers to the Town of Drumheller Council and/or Kneehill County
Council.
Policy 3.1.2 Shall, require(d), must, or will: mean that the policy is mandatory; exceptions
would require an amendment to the Plan.
Policy 3.1.3 Should: always applies to the situation unless it can clearly be identified to the
agreement of Council or the Approving Authority that in the given situation, the
policy is not reasonable, practical or feasible.
Policy 3.1.4 May: acknowledges support in principle and indicates that Council or the
Approving Authority has the discretion to determine the level of compliance that
is required.
Policy 3.1.5 Unless otherwise required by the context, words used in the present tense
include the future tense; words used in the singular include the plural; and the
word person includes a corporation as well as an individual. Unless otherwise
stipulated, the Interpretation Act, Chapter 1-8, RSA 2000 as amended, shall be
used in the interpretation of this bylaw. Words have the same meaning whether
they are capitalized or not.
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Policy 3.1.6 All references to a specific agency, body, or department were accurate at the
time of writing. It is understood that agency, body and department names
change from time to time. All references throughout the Plan shall therefore be
considered to be applicable to the current relevant agency, body or department.
Policy 3.1.7 The geographical or relative boundaries or any variable presented on the maps
contained in this Plan, with the exception of the boundaries of the Plan Area,
shall be interpreted as a rough approximation and not an accurate depiction of
its actual or full extension.
3.2 Land Use
Intent
Identifying long-term future land use goals is a legislative requirement of an IDP and forms one of the key
areas of agreement and coordination in this plan. Currently, the vast majority of land within the Plan Area
is zoned agricultural and primarily used for extensive agricultural operations. In general the proportion of
rural to urban land uses within the Plan Area are not likely to change significantly within the foreseeable
future.
Policy 3.2.1 The future vision for the Plan Area is to ensure continuation of the agricultural
character of the area while concentrating future urban development within the
Town's existing urban areas.
Policy 3.2.2 Future land uses in the Plan Area shall align with the Future Land Use Maps
within each municipality's Municipal Development Plan.
Policy 3.2.3 Fragmentation of agricultural land and premature conversion to non-agricultural
uses should be limited.
Policy 3.2.4 Land use within the Plan Area shall align with any statutory planning documents
or Land Use Bylaw from either municipality.
Policy 3.2.5 The municipalities shall strive to engage in open communication when
considering land use decisions in the Plan Area and should discuss any proposed
Statutory Plans, Land Use Bylaw updates, or amendments that may impact the
Plan Area.
Policy 3.2.6 Land owned by either municipality within the other municipality's jurisdiction
shall follow any bylaw, statutory planning document, land use bylaw of the
municipality the land is located in.
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3.3 Growth Management & Annexation
Intent
An IDP provides the opportunity to identify any lands that may be required for municipal expansion
through annexation to ensure that municipalities have an adequate land supply to support future growth.
However, through the population and vacant land analysis it was identified that the Town currently
contains an adequate land supply to meet short and medium-term future development demands.
Policy 3.3.1 Should the Town require additional lands the annexation process may be
initiated by the Town in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal
Government Act.
Policy 3.3.2 The Town of Drumheller shall consult with Kneehill County and its residents prior
to initiating an annexation application to the province.
Policy 3.3.3 The Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County will endeavor to reach an
agreement on an annexation prior to submitting an annexation to the Municipal
Government Board.
3.4 Agriculture
Intent
Agricultural land represents the largest land use in the Plan Area, consisting predominately of activities
associated with extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture shall continue to be the primary use of land in
the Plan Area.
Policy 3.4.1 In making land use decisions within the Plan Area, both municipalities shall
respect the right of agricultural operators to pursue normal activities associated
with extensive agriculture without interference or restriction based on their
impact on adjacent uses.
Policy 3.4.2 Both municipalities will strive to work cooperatively to encourage good
neighbour farming practices, such as dust, weed and insect control, adjacent to
developed areas through best management practices and Alberta Agriculture
guidelines.
Confined Feeding Operations
Policy 3.4.3 It is recognized that approval of Confined Feeding Operations (CFOs) ultimately
lies with the Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB). Prior to approvals
being given within the Plan Area, both municipalities shall request that the staff
of the NRCB review local plans and policies and consider these in their decision
making.
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3.5 Tourism and Recreation
Intent
To ensure tourism and recreational related development continues to thrive and occurs in a harmonious
and efficient manner with the natural landscape that surrounds it and minimizes any potential negative
impacts.
Policy 3.5.1 Both municipalities should consult with each other and other agencies and
stakeholders to development management plans which integrate tourism,
economic development, land use, development and recreational activities.
Policy 3.5.2 Kneehill County acknowledges the Town of Drumheller's Tourism Corridor Bylaw
and its linkage to a healthy tourism economy that benefits the entire region.
While the bylaw does not affect lands in Kneehill County, the County will
encourage residents and landowners within the vicinity of the Tourism Corridor
Bylaw to maintain their properties to a high standard and to minimize unsightly
properties that may deter tourism.
Policy 3.5.3 Both municipalities recognize that authentic rural living and agricultural
production along tourism corridors is supported and encouraged. These rural
activities require operations and aesthetics not familiar to all tourists (e.g.
manure spreading, slow moving vehicles on roads) and are supported by both
municipalities to ensure the continued rural character of the area.
Policy MA Either municipality when making land use decisions or providing referral
comments to the other municipality may wish to consider the preservation of
view corridors / viewscapes that are important to the tourism industry and/or
local character of the area.
3.6 Servicing and Infrastructure
Proper servicing of development is critical for the continued health and safety of residents. Coordination
of the delivery of infrastructure and services between both municipalities can lead to greater efficiency
and cost savings.
Policy 3.6.1. Both municipalities are strongly encouraged to identify and implement cost
effective ways of delivering shared services that benefit both municipalities and
their residents.
Policy 3.6.2 Where possible local infrastructure and development should connect to regional
services.
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Policy 3.6.3 Where servicing a development is more feasible from the services and
infrastructure of the other municipality the development levies or equivalent
contributions shall be collected from the benefiting development to ensure the
cost of services do not negatively impact existing residents of the municipality
where the services are being provided.
Policy 3.6.4 Both municipalities will discuss ways to cooperate with provincial and federal
agencies and utility providers to help facilitate the efficient delivery of
infrastructure and services that are mutually beneficial.
3.7 Natural Environment & Historic Resources
Intent
The lands within the IDP Plan Area contain important Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) such as
native grasslands, riparian areas and drainage courses in addition to essential wildlife, bird and fish
habitat. Additionally, lands within the IDP Plan Area may contain important Historical Resources, including
archaeological, cultural, or palaeological artifacts. Policies within this IDP should ensure that development
occurs in a manner that does not negatively impact important historical resources and natural
landscapes.
Natural Environment
Policy 3.7.1 Both municipalities shall endeavor to conserve and protect ESAs as defined in
each municipality's Land Use Bylaw and other significant natural areas and
resources.
Policy 3.7.2 When making land use decisions each municipality will:
a) Utilize and incorporate measures where possible to minimize potential
impacts on the Red Deer River, Rosebud River, and any other important
water resources;
b) Determine appropriate land use patterns in the vicinity of significant water
resources and other water features including wetlands;
c) Establish appropriate setbacks to maintain water quality, floodwater
conveyance and storage, bank stability and habitat.
Policy 3.7.3 Where development is proposed near natural features or lands deemed to be
environmentally sensitive or significant, the approving municipality, at their sole
discretion, may require an Environmental / Biophysical Impact Assessment
(EIA/BIA) to be completed by a qualified professional to determine the potential
impacts from development and how those impacts will be minimized.
Policy 3. Both municipalities should consider the provincial Wetland Policy and Stepping
back from the Water -A Beneficial Management Practices Guide For New
Development when making land use decisions with the goal of sustaining the
environment and economic benefits.
Policy 3.7.5 Areas identified as environmentally sensitive or environmentally significant
should be protected through Environmental Reserves, Environmental Reserve
Easements, Conservation Easements, or other appropriate methods as
determined by the municipality and its applicable statutory plans and Land Use
Bylaw regulations.
Policy 3.7.6 Either municipality shall refer any new environmental or biophysical study or
report in support of a planning or development application pertaining to lands
within the Plan Area to the other municipality.
Policy 3.7.7 Either municipality shall refer to the other municipality any new or amended
municipal bylaw or policy pertaining to environmental or biophysical matters
within the Plan Area.
Red Deer River Basin
Policy 3.7.8 Subdivision and Development in or adjacent to the Red Deer River valley
including the Rosebud River shall take into consideration slope stability and soil
characteristics in order to minimize negative impacts. Within floodplains,
development should be regulated to protect the natural area and to minimize
potential flood damage.
Policy 3.7.9 All land uses and developments proposed along the top or within the river valley
in both municipalities shall be evaluated to ensure that water quality and
protection of any ESAs.
Policy 3.7.10 Development in identified flood fringe and floodways as per provincial mapping
(if completed) shall comply with provincial regulations and legislation. Where
land use development is to occur in flood prone areas not identified on provincial
maps as either flood fringe or floodway, appropriate regulations shall be
implemented to ensure no negative impacts on the land and neighbouring
municipality.
Historic Resources
Policy 3.7.11 Where development is proposed on lands that may contain a Historical Resource
Value (HRV), a Historical Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) may be required to
be completed by the developer to the satisfaction of the municipality and Alberta
Culture and Tourism. The Developer must comply with the Historical Resources
Act and Alberta Culture and Tourism.
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Both municipalities should identify properties with significant historic resources
within the Plan Area to ensure conservation and maintenance.
3.8 Resource Extraction & Renewable Energy Development
Resource extraction and renewable energy development are important to the local economy. Further, it
is important that resource extraction and renewable energy development operations occur in a manner
that is compatible with adjacent land uses and minimizes offsite impacts to ensure sustainable economic,
environmental and social outcomes.
Policy 3.8. 1 Decisions regarding natural resource extraction or renewable energy shall take
into consideration impacts on existing land use, residents, landowners, and
future land use in both municipalities.
Policy 3.8.2 Each municipality must be notified of any resource extraction or renewable
energy development proposal in the other municipality that will result in access
being required from a road under its control or management.
Policy 3.8.3 Either municipality may require an agreement regarding the construction, repair,
or maintenance of any municipal roads which may be impacted by a resource
extraction or renewable energy -development, where the development requires
access through the other municipality's road network.
Policy 3.8. ! The municipalities shall consider the effects of visual intrusion, dust, noise,
traffic, and air and water pollution when evaluating applications for new or
expanded resource extraction activities including pits, or other extractive
activities, where they maintain jurisdiction.
Policy 3.8.5 If either municipality receives a notification from a provincial agency, board or
department pertaining to a proposed or approved natural resource or renewable
energy development within the Plan Area, the municipality should forward it to
the other municipality.
3.9 Transportation
Efficient and functional transportation networks are critical to long-range growth and development within
the Plan Area. Further, the communication and coordination between both municipalities as well as
provincial transportation jurisdictions are necessary to ensure efficiency and functionality.
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Policy 3.9.1 Both municipalities shall jointly consult with Alberta Transportation to coordinate
planning and development along major roadways and provincial
highways/jurisdictions within the Plan Area.
Policy 3.9.2 Road closures that may affect both municipalities shall be jointly coordinated by
following the agreed upon referral process.
Policy 3.9.3 Both municipalities are encouraged to share information regarding appropriate
practices for road design, maintenance, classification, permitting and road bans
to promote an efficient and cost effective regional transportation network.
Policy 3.9.4 Each municipality shall be notified of any subdivision or development proposal in
the other municipality that will result in access being required from a road under
its control or management. The affected municipality must give its response in
writing in a timely manner in accordance with the IDP referral process. If
comments are not received within the notification period, it will be determined
the municipality has no concerns.
Policy 3.9.5 Either municipality may require a developer to enter into a Road Use
Management Agreement to control traffic, manage dust control or maintenance
issues if access to the development is required from a road under its control or
jurisdiction.
3.10 Telecommunication Towers & Utilities
It is recognized that the jurisdiction for telecommunication towers and utility approvals is outside of the
control of municipalities. However, as the demand for this infrastructure grows there is potential for
these developments to have land use impacts. The following policies seek to guide both municipalities
when providing comments to applicants or relevant agencies in regard to applications for
telecommunication infrastructure within the Plan Area.
Policy 3.10.1 When providing comments for a new, expanded or retrofitted
telecommunications tower, both municipalities shall request
telecommunications companies to co -locate within the Plan Area where
technically feasible.
Policy 3.10.2 When providing comments to provincial and federal departments regarding
utility development within the Plan Area, both municipalities shall request that
consideration be given to the establishment of utility corridors with multiple
users.
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Continuous collaboration and communication between both municipalities is essential for effective
coordination of land use planning and the successful implementation and administration of the IDP.
4.1 Circulation and Referral Process
To establish a clear process for referring subdivision and development applications, statutory and non -
statutory planning documents and amendments, and land use related studies and achieving a
coordinated approach to planning and development within the Plan Area.
The following shall be referred by each municipality prior to a public hearing,
meeting or decision:
i. A proposed Municipal Development Plan (MDP);
ii. A proposed Area Structure Plan (ASP) or Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP)
within the Plan Area; or a proposed ASP or ARP that may have an impact
on the Plan Area;
iii. A proposed new Land Use Bylaw (LUB);
iv. An amendment to a statutory planning document or Land Use Bylaw
within the Plan Area or which may affect the Plan Area;
V. A proposed multi lot subdivision within the Plan Area;
vi. A development application for a Discretionary Use within the Plan Area;
vii. A road closure within the Plan Area;
Either municipality may refer any other application, statutory plan, policy, report
or land use matter not specified in Policy 4.1.1 to the other municipality if the
municipality is of the opinion that the adjacent municipality may have an interest
in the matter and wish to comment.
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Policy 4.1.3 If either municipality is in receipt of a notice of application for a new or expanded
pit/ natural resource extraction operation within the Plan Area, they shall
forward a copy of the notice and/or application to the other municipality.
Policy 4.1.4 Where there is an application for a new, expanded or retrofitted
telecommunications tower within the Plan Area, the municipality receiving the
application shall notify the other municipality to seek their comments.
Timelines
Policy 4.1.5 From the date that a municipality receives a referral, the municipality will have
the following timelines to review and provide comments:
i. 15 calendar days for development applications;
ii. 21 calendar days for subdivision applications and all other intermunicipal
referrals.
Policy 4.1.6 A municipality that has received a referral may request an extension of the initial
review period. If an extension of the review period is granted, it shall be
communicated in writing.
Policy 4.1.7 If the municipality receiving the referral has not replied within the stipulated
timeline, it will be determined that the municipality has no comments or
concerns regarding the referral.
Policy 4.1.8 Should any concerns arise through the referral process that cannot be resolved
between the two administrations, the dispute resolution process (Section 4.3 of
this bylaw) shall be initiated.
4.2 IDP Committee
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.
Policy 4.2.1 For the purposes of administering and monitoring the IDP, the Town of
Drumheller and Kneehill County shall establish an Intermunicipal Development
Plan Committee ("the Committee") comprised of an even number of members of
Council from both the Town of Drumheller and Kneehill County. Each
municipality may appoint an alternate Committee member in the event a regular
member cannot attend a schedule meeting. Alternate Committee members shall
have standing.
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