Policies & Bylaw Related to Planning, Subdivision and Development

Below is a listing of some of the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 policies which are taken into consideration, where applicable, in land use planning or development decisions.  The policies are used in conjunction with the statutory plans adopted by the M.D. of Smoky River, including, but not limited to: Intermunicipal Development Plans, Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, Land Use Bylaw, and Development Standards.

Bylaw 19-909 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board – Established a subdivision & development appeal board for the Municipal District of Smoky River and provides for the administration of same, adopted by Council on May 8, 2019.

Bylaw 678 Establishment of Development Authority – Establishes the Development Authority for the Municipal District of Smoky River, adopted by Council on November 8, 1995.

Bylaw 875 Chief Administrative Officer – Establishes the position of Chief Administrative Officer and defines the duties, powers & functions, adopted by Council on October 8, 2014.

Bylaw 674 Subdivision Authority – Establishes the Subdivision Authority for the Municipal District of Smoky River, adopted by Council on October 11, 1995.

Bylaw 19-933 Rates, Fees, and Disbursement Bylaw – Establishes a fee structure to provide efficient, effective, and equitable municipal services, adopted by Council on December 11, 2019.

Policy 108 Public Participation – Recognizes that quality public participation is an essential component of good governance and is a shared responsibility of Council, Administration, and the community, adopted by Council on May 9, 2018.

Policy 801 Approaches & Culverts – Guideline for new & existing approaches and sale of culverts, adopted by Council on May 8, 2019.

Policy 816 – Dedication of Right of Way for Subdivisions – Guidelines for the dedication of right of way as part of the subdivision process, adopted by Council on July 13, 2016.

Policy Form 8L – Dedication of Right of Way for Subdivision form – Dedication Right-of-Way Road Widening Agreement form, adopted by Council on July 13, 2016.