An IDP is a statutory plan jointly developed by two (or more) municipalities that share a common boundary to manage land use, growth and development along their mutual boundary. It is required by the Municipal Government Act (MGA) unless 1) they are part of a growth region, or 2) have been granted an exemption from the requirement of adopting an IDP by the Minster of Municipal Affairs. The following are IDP’s for the MD of Peace:
MD of Peace No. 135 and County of Northern Lights – Intermunicipal Development Plan – April 2019
- The Lac Cardinal Intermunicipal Development Plan (2016) – an IDP between the MD of Peace No. 135, the Town of Grimshaw and the Village of Berwyn. This IDP will be updated.
- The Peace River Intermunicipal Development Plan (2009) – an IDP between the MD of Peace No. 135, County of Northern Lights, Peace River and Northern Sunrise County has been replaced with new IDPs in 2019 between the MD of Peace No. 135 and the County of Northern Lights and the MD of Peace No. 135 and Town of Peace River
Municipal District of Peace No. 135 shares boundaries with eight municipalities, three urban and five rural. The urban municipalities are the Village of Berwyn, the Town of Grimshaw and the Town of Peace River. The rural municipalities include: County of Northern Lights, Clear Hills County, Municipal District of Fairview No.136, Birch Hills County, and Northern Sunrise County. Previously, IDPs were not required under the MGA; they were only developed when neighbouring municipalities agreed to adopt them. However, under the amended MGA, IDPs are now mandatory for all municipalities that share a common boundary unless 1) they are part of a growth region, or 2) have been granted an exemption from the requirement of adopting an IDP by the Minster of Municipal Affairs.
Check out our Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDP’s) FAQ’s
If you have any questions or input regarding the new IDPs, please contact the Project Coordinator Komiete Tetteh at the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency by phone at 780-338-3862 or by email at komiete@mmsa.ca
The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) was adopted in 2009 by Council to provide a cohesive framework to guide local decision making that is necessary to achieve the M.D. of Peace No. 135’s long term vision. The MDP guides future land use, infrastructure, environmental, social and economic policy decisions in a manner that reflects the municipality’s vision. The MDP was also developed to protect the MD’s agricultural land base, rural character, and unique natural features along the Shaftesbury Trail and adjacent to Lac Cardinal, while promoting its tourism and development potential.
The MDP is also aimed at promoting residential, commercial and industrial growth through sustainable and efficient development practices and standards. The guiding principle of the MDP is that all future growth in the MD will occur in an orderly, efficient and economically sound manner. This will be accomplished by efficient land use patterns, protection of agricultural land and natural environment, and provision of municipal infrastructure. Click the link below to view the MDP.
Municipal Development Plan (2010)
Hard copies of the Municipal Development Plan, in book form, are available for sale at the M.D. of Peace Office for a price of $25.00 + GST.
Area Structure Plans provide a framework for future subdivision and development of land, resulting in the creation of new neighbourhoods or commercial areas. They identify where residential, commercial, institutional and industrial development will be located and how services such as water, electricity, sewer systems, telecommunications, schools, fire protection and parks will be provided. As with other statutory plans, ASPs must be consistent with an applicable ALSA Regional Plan (or the Provincial Land Use Policies in its absence). ASPs are either prepared by the M.D. or required from a developer or land owner in advance of a subdivision proposal. Currently, the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 has the following ASPs and a guide for ASPs:
Alexander Area Structure Plan (2018)