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Planning and Development
NEW DRAFT LAND USE BYLAW
The Town has recently completed a new draft of the Land Use Bylaw. The Land Use
Bylaw is a major tool for regulating the development within the Town and as such,
it is important that it be as up to date as possible. This includes reflecting current
trends and opportunities, best use practices, and encouraging sustainability in
any areas we can. We hope that the final document will be more user friendly and
should be easier to administer and ensure it meets the goals and objectives of the
Town’s planning documents.
A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, August 23,
2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Office.
All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard.
If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to
the Municipal Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.
For a brief summary of the proposed changes to the bylaw click here
To review the new Draft Land Use Bylaw click here
Intermunicipal Development Plan
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Red Deer County and the Town of Sylvan Lake have prepared a draft Intermunicipal
Development Plan (IDP) and invite interested members of both communities to participate
in a public open house. This draft plan addresses land in and around the Town of
Sylvan Lake and will serve as a tool for coordinating future land uses and development
between the two municipalities. Once adopted by both Councils, the Intermunicipal
Development Plan will form part of the regulations for how private and public lands
are used and developed for the foreseeable future.
As part of the plan development process, Red Deer County and the Town of Sylvan
Lake are hosting a drop-in, open house. The primary objectives of the open house
are to:
- Explain the contents of the draft plan; and
- Provide public opportunity for comment on the draft plan;
Intermunicipal Development Plan
IDP Map 1
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PLEASE NOTE:
THERE WILL BE NO FORMAL PRESENTATION, SO PLEASE COME IN AND TALK TO STAFF AT YOUR
CONVENIENCE.
Everyone is welcome to attend. For further information please contact:
The Town of Sylvan Lake's new Sign Regulations
What you should know before putting up a sign or replacing an existing one.
Sign Regulation PDF Here
Growth Strategy
The Town of Sylvan Lake has drafted a Growth Strategy and has provided a copy for
your review.
Growth Strategy PDF Here
Lakeshore Drive Design Development Brief
Lakeshore Redevelopment
Draft Here
Waterfront Area Redevelopment Plan
Waterfront Redevelopment
PDF Here
50th Area Redevelopment Plan
50th
Area Redevelopment Plan FINAL
50th Street
Urban Design Guidlines
The Municipal Development Plan
The Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan is the primary long range planning
document for the Town of Sylvan Lake. It outlines the goals, objectives and planning
philosophy for the Community's future. All future plans, policies and guidelines
must conform to the policies and objectives contained within the Plan.
Municipal Development Plan Here
Sylvan Lake Land Use Bylaw
The Land Use Bylaw controls the use of all land within the Town of Sylvan
Lake and serves as an important tool for the implementing of the policies of the
Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan, Area Redevelopment Plans, and Area Structure
Plans.
The Land Use Bylaw designates the Town into a series of land use districts. Each
District:
• Lists permitted and discretionary uses and development rules for each land
use in the district;
• Sets out the procedures for processing, deciding and appealing development
permits and;
• Sets out the procedures for processing and deciding on a change of land
use (redesignation or rezoning).
Non Statutory Structures
Each land use district or zone has "permitted" and "discretionary"
uses. Permitted uses that meet:
• Minimum required yard set backs
• Parcel coverage
• Parking requirements
• Height requirements
• And other requirements noted in the district
will receive direct approval.
Discretionary uses within individual districts will be referred to the Municipal
Planning Commission and will be evaluated based on their merit and impact on the
district.
The Municipal Planning Commission is comprised of four Town Councillors, and three
members of the general public and meets on the first and third Monday of every month.
Land Use Bylaw PDF Here
Sylvan Lake Pattern Book
The Sylvan Lake Pattern Book has been commissioned by the Town of Sylvan
Lake as a follow up to the Waterfront ARP (View PDF Bylaw 1382, Waterfront Redevelopment
Plan) This document is meant to provide developers and designers a resource and
guide for the architectural authenticity envisioned for the Waterfront ARP area.
Click Here To Access The Revised Pattern Book 7 MB PDF
Click Here to Access The
Development Permit Checklist For Pattern Book *NOTE* This checklist must
be submitted with all Pattern Book Applications
Tourist Home Forms & Info.
Town of Sylvan Lake Council adopted Tourist Home Bylaw #1359/2005. All property
owners within the Town of Sylvan Lake that wish to operate a Tourist Home must obtain
approval for the use as per the Bylaw. If you are a Tourist Home operator please
ensure that you initiate the process for approval and obtain licensing prior to
the use of your property as a Tourist Home. Approval may take up to two months.
Failure to obtain a business license will result in the Town in taking action as
prescribed under Part Two of the Land Use Bylaw 1307/2003.
Below is the links to the forms, bylaw and policy regarding the Tourist Homes. Should
you require any further information please phone 403-887-1185 Ext. 280.
Tourist Home Bylaw
Tourist Home Permit Policy
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