A Public Hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:15 a.m. Members of the public are encourage to review the Draft Municipal Development Plan here.
A What We Heard Report has been prepared by Municipal Planning Services that outlines the comments and feedback received at the open houses, through the online survey and from referral agencies. A revised draft of the Municipal Development Plan will be available in the first quarter of 2023.
Project Timeline
Shaping the Future
This year, the County is embarking on an important project to update the Municipal Development Plan to better reflect the needs of the County and its residents. The County has engaged Municipal Planning Services (MPS) to assist with the preparation of the new plan.
The Municipal Development Plan, or MDP, is an important planning and decision-making tool that outlines direction and strategies that inform how the County will, look, feel, and grow in the future.
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Municipal Planning Services (MPS) Email Phone: 780-486-1991 Fax: 780-483-7326 Website
Identify a vision for the future and goals for how land within the County may be utilized over the next 20 years
Identify the types of growth the County will encourage, such as agricultural, residential, commercial, recreational, and industrial development
Identify where and how growth should occur
Guide decision-makers and municipal spending on economic and social matters, and the environment.
Why Are We Updating the MDP?
The County has grown and changed in the ten years since the previous MDP was adopted. To reflect the current needs of the community, the MDP is being reviewed to:
Provide an updated outlook for future growth and development based on Council and community priorities
Reflect how the County has grown and changes in demographic and economic trends
Prioritize and protect rural living and agricultural working landscapes
Reduce red tape and streamline the planning and development approval processes
Provide guidance for development near the County’s lakes and incorporate watershed management planning best practices
