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Bylaw 5/2022 Neighbourhood Plan Bylaw (1st, 2nd & 3rd readings)
Presented by: Sajid Sifat, Planner & Lyndsay Francis, Senior Planner, Planning and Development Department
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RECOMMENDED MOTIONS
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1. That Bylaw 5/2022, a bylaw to provide for Neighbourhood Plans, be read a first time.
2. That Bylaw 5/2022 be read a second time.
3. That unanimous consent be given for third reading of Bylaw 5/2022.
4. That Bylaw 5/2022 be read a third time.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report presents proposed Bylaw 5/2022 the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) Bylaw (Attachment 1) to introduce a two-tier plan process as an update to the planning framework. If the bylaw is passed, the NP would fit into the overall planning framework as a secondary plan which provides technical direction in alignment with an Area Structure Plan (ASP), informing re-districting, subdivision and development permit applications. Bylaw 5/2022 designates the Director of Planning & Development as the approval authority for Neighbourhood Plans.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority #2: Economic Development: Enhance business/commercial growth.
· Develop and recommend Green Tape 2.0 initiatives to enable increased growth, investment, and commerce in St. Albert focusing on a strong collaborative model.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Current Planning Application Processing: Processing and coordination of the approval of statutory plans and amendments, subdivision and condominiums applications.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In response to a request from the Urban Development Institute (UDI) and as part of the City’s Green Tape 2.0 initiative, City Planning staff have undertaken a review of the City’s existing planning framework. Based on that review, Administration proposes a change to the existing ASP approval process in order to streamline and implem...
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