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Off-site Levy (OSL-1) |
The Town of Edson has adopted levies to pay for all or part of the infrastructure required in respect of lands to be subdivided or developed (i.e. roads, water, sanitary sewer, and storm water). This document outlines the processes that the Town of Edson has adopted to guide when to assess levies to developers, when levy amounts are payable, when and how front-end infrastructure construction will be assigned to developers, and when and how developers front-end construction will be reimbursed. |
Addressing Bylaw 1690 |
The Town of Edson's Planning department assigns addresses for all properties in the Town. This addresses bylaw provides for street and housing numbering and regulates addressing in the Town of Edson. |
Naming of Structure, Streets, Parks, and Other Public Places (D-P-6) |
This policy provides a guideline for the naming of structures, streets, parks, and other public spaces when a numbered municipal address is not to be used. |
Duplex, Triplex, Four plex & Multi Family Service Control and Regulation (D-P-7) |
Division 3 of the Municipal Government Act specifically addresses Public Utilities. A Town owns the public utility and may decide such matters as connections to the utility, installation of meters and curb cocks among other things. Town Bylaw No. 2172, the Municipal Development Plan, also outlines what will be required of different types of new development. The Town, in accordance with our Strategic Plan, endeavors to continue with well planned, sustainable development while outlining clearly our expectation of developers. |
Development Permit Securities (D-P-8) |
According to Section 683 of the Municipal Government Act, all development requires a permit unless otherwise provided for in the Land Use Bylaw. This policy establishes a development security protocol that ensures the Developer’s obligations and conditions as outlined on the permit are met prior to the release of securities. Policy D-P-8 lists what form and how much securities will be charged. |
Certificate of Compliance (D-P-9) |
This policy was written to create consistent system to process Certificates of Compliance while requesting up to date and accurate information from the Applicant. The Certificate of Compliance relates to whether the property complies with the Town of Edson Land Use Bylaw (LUB) No. 2070.
The issuance of a Certificate of Compliance does not absolve the property owner from the responsibility to meet the requirements of any valid permits or agreements pertaining to the development of the property. It also does not certify any compliance under the Safety Codes Act, i.e. Building, Plumbing, Gas or Electrical Permits. The Certificate of Compliance does not certify if development permit conditions have or have not been met. |
Encroachment (D-P-10) |
An encroachment means development that extends outside a titled property onto Town of Public property. An encroachment can be any of but not limited to the following: buildings, sheds, fences, driveways, retaining walls. This policy identifies a consistent approach to protecting both landowners when encroachments have been identified. A Caveat, or formal notification, can then be registered under the Land Titles Act to notify prospective buyers and others that an agreement for the encroachment is in place.
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Complaint Handling (D-P-11) |
This policy establishes a consistent process to respond to complaints on planning related matters. If a resident wishes to make a complaint, this policy states clearly what manner the complaint must be registered.
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Planning Fee Waiver (D-P-12) |
Pursuant to Sections 362 and 363 of the Municipal Government Act, eligible community groups and not for profit agencies can receive a property tax exemption. This policy allows Administration to waive planning fees for those organizations that qualify for the property tax exemption in order to make development more affordable for these groups.
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Municipal Development Plan Implementation (D-P-13) |
The purpose of this policy is to identify the implementation tasks identified in the Town of Edson Municipal Development Plan adopted in accordance with Bylaw No. 2172, and rank them according to priority. These implementation tasks do not have mandated timelines associated with them.
D-P-13 Municipal Development Plan Implementation (Schedule A)
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Residential Front Access Driveway (D-P-14) |
According to Section 639 of the Municipal Government Act, all municipalities must pass a land use (zoning) bylaw. Included in Town of Edson Land Use Bylaw 2070 are rules relating to when front access to a property will be allowed, leaving much to the discretion of the Development Officer. This policy was brought into effect in order to allow for a consistent method for the Development Officer to use when making this decision. Policy D-P-14 assists in transparency and clarity of our expectations, which is addressed as a priority in our Strategic Plan. This policy is also in line with our Municipal Development Plan Section 12 regarding accesses.
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Subdivision Securities (D-P-16) |
According to Section 655(1) of the Municipal Government Act, a subdivision authority may impose conditions permitted to be imposed by the subdivision and development regulations on a subdivision approval issued. This includes monies held in trust to promote full Developer compliance, as well as ensure that those works and projects which are integral to effective and enjoyable community functioning are completed with minimal financial risk to the Town.
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Home Builder’s Incentive Program (D-P-17) |
The Town of Edson recognizes that it plays a role in creating economic opportunities within our community, including opportunities for business and residential growth and development. The purpose of this Policy is to aid and promote timely development through the incentivised sale of specified Town owned residential properties to registered home building companies for the construction of urban housing.
Without limiting Council’s discretion and authority under the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M26, as amended, and including section 347, this Policy sets out the Home Builders’ Incentive Program that Council considers equitable to institute.
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