Discussion
(Brief write up of existing services in the area.)
Objectives
(overarching goals for roads, sewer and water services and community services/facilities)
- To provide for road, utility and other services and facilities at a standard appropriate to the area, and to ensure that development will support the cost of those services.
- Where possible, to co-operate and work with neighboring municipalities to deliver cost-effective and efficient services to the residents of the area.
- To have economically sustainable and adequate infrastructure and services.
- To encourage development that is not detrimental to the environment.
- To provide appropriate and efficient access to the area by improving highways.
Policies
(Actions to address the overarching goals/objectives)
General Policies for Roads, Utilities, and Services
- Where possible, the Commission may identify and consider the installation or improvement of a facility or service where it will benefit the region.
- During the construction and maintenance of new infrastructure and services, it is required that the least possible environmental damage is done.
- Where a subdivision of land will require the installation or improvement of municipal services, the developer will be required to enter into a servicing agreement with the Municipality pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to cover the installation or improvements.
- Where no subdivision is involved and a development requires the installation or upgrading of roads, sewage, water or drainage works, or related infrastructure, parks or recreational facilities Council may require the developer to enter into a development levy agreement pursuant to the Municipality’s Development Levy Bylaw.
- When utilizing a municipal utility or service provided by another Municipality, a servicing fee or a development levy may be put towards the costs of construction or expansion.
- Innovative and efficient services and infrastructure will be encouraged to sustain the future of the region.
Road Policies
- All development shall require direct access to a developed road and, where applicable, shall comply with the Municipality’s road policy.
- To ensure safe and functional access, service roads may be required.
- The development of a new road system will take into account the need for fire protection and emergency service access.
- Where a particular development is expected to result in the accelerated deterioration of municipal roadways, the municipality may require the developer to enter into a road maintenance agreement to recover the costs of maintaining the affected roads during development.
- Where a proposed development is adjacent to a provincial highway system, the development will be referred to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.
- The Planning District Commission will work with the Area Transportation Planning Committee to:
- make appropriate transportation plans and strategies that will accommodate future growth in the region; and
- identify the specific upgrades needed to the highways in the region which are vital to the residents, business owners and tourism industry.
Water Service Policies
- Development shall proceed only when an adequate and sustainable water supply has been demonstrated and agreed to by the Municipality for the proposed development.
- Where appropriate, the Developer shall provide sufficient information of the potential detrimental effects on the existing water supply.
Solid and Liquid Waste and Storm Water Management Policies
- Solid or liquid waste disposal facilities shall be located in conformity with the setback regulations of Saskatchewan Health.
- Solid and liquid waste disposal sites shall be allowed provided that the sites meet Provincial requirements.
- Where solid and liquid waste facilities are proposed or expanded, the Municipality may require the developer to identify the establishment, use, maintenance and reclamation of the site.
- All development involving sewage must be serviced with an approved solid and liquid waste disposal system in accordance with the Provincial and Municipal requirements.
- Where new subdivisions and developments are being proposed, a study, completed by a qualified professional at the developers expense, may be required and must identify the expected impact on existing drainage systems and patterns, surrounding properties and the proposed method of addressing future drainage.
- Where the storm water run-off and drainage pattern may be detrimental to the environment, the proposed development or subdivision may not be approved.
- The Planning Commission will work with other organizations and/or institutions to clean up the lakes and to ensure proper management and sustainable development is taking place.
Dedicated Lands: Municipal and Environmental Reserve
- All considerations dealing with Dedicated Lands shall comply with The Planning and Development Act, 2007 and the Dedicated Lands Regulations.
- Council will consider the dedication of lands as Municipal Reserve and where Municipal Reserve would not be needed, cash in lieu may be collected.
- Council will consider the dedication of Environmental Reserve for lands or portions of lands that should be protected due to environmental sensitivity.
- Where cash-in-lieu is requested and a certain amenity is not needed in a Municipality, the Municipality will discuss with the Commission, contributing towards other public amenities in the region that serve the residents.
- Unauthorized development and encroachment on dedicated lands shall be prohibited.
- Where appropriate, considerations shall be made where Municipal Reserve will be used to create walking paths, green space, bike trails and All-Terrain Vehicle paths.
Community Services
- Municipalities within the District will work together to provide, when appropriate, facilities and services to the residents of the area.
- Agreements may be considered to jointly develop and support recreational amenities, community services and emergency services within the District.