Planning and development is governed by provincial legislation including the Municipal Government Act and the Subdivision and Development Regulation, along with numerous municipal bylaws and policies.
This section outlines the various plans the County uses to guide the decision-making process when dealing with development-related applications.
Area Structure Plans provide the framework for commercial, industrial, and residential land development.
The design guidelines provide options for enhancing new development and existing communities.
Agreements between municipalities to coordinate land use planning, economic development, and transportation.
The Land Use Bylaw regulates the use and development of land and buildings.
The Municipal Development Plan guides the evaluation of all proposals for land use, development, and subdivision.
Offsite levies are charges imposed by a municipality for new or expanded infrastructure.
The Municipal Planning Commission makes decisions on subdivision and major development applications.
This resource will help you understand the carious terms used in planning and development processes.