Municipal Development Plan

The MDP must address the following:

• the future land use within the municipality,
• the manner of and the proposals for future development in the municipality,
• the co-ordination of land use, future growth patterns, and other infrastructure with adjacent municipalities if there is no IDP (Intermunicipal Development Plan),
• the provision of required transportation systems either generally or specifically within the municipality and in relation to adjacent municipalities, and
• the provision of municipal services and facilities either generally or specifically.

The MDP may address the following:

• proposals for the financing and programming of municipal infrastructure,
• the coordination of municipal programs relating to the physical, social, economic development of the municipality,
• environmental matters within the municipality,
• the financial resources of the municipality,
• the economic development of the municipality, and
• any other matter relating to the physical, social, or economic development of the municipality.

As new proposals are received for planning & development processes, Council & Administration must ensure that the MDP is followed.

List of Amendments to the MDP since its adoption:

• Bylaw 2021-05: Amendment to Section 3.4: Local and Planned Development.

Below is a list of meeting dates and information related to the targeted review of the MDP.

April 22/24:  With the passing of Budget 2024 on April 22, 2024, Town Council agreed to commit to updating parts of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP).

June 10/24:  At their Regular Council meeting, Council awarded the contract to ISL Engineering & Land Services Ltd. Council and Administration will be working together with ISL on this targeted review.  The amount of the project will be $70,000.00.

October 15/24:  At their Regular Council meeting, Council officially kicked-off this project with a workshop.  Council heard from ISL & Administration about the current MDP and asked Council for input/direction.  Part of the workshop was in open session and part of the discussions were in closed session. See this link for a copy of the Powerpoint Presentation to Council.  See this link, for a copy of the meeting record.

October 16/24: Webpage created about the project.

November 1/24: Post on Facebook page to promote the project.

November 5/24: Newspaper ad posted in Lakeland This Week to inform residents and promote the project.

November 27 to December 18/24: Round 1 of the public engagement is now complete. ISL will be gathering a "What We've Heard Report".  In time, this will be presented to Council and the public in an agenda.