About Planning & Development

Planning and Development (P&D) plays a central role in the change and development of our community by establishing and administering the Municipal District of Peace No. 135’s land use planning framework. P&D aims to ensure orderly, economical and beneficial development, and to maintain and improve the quality of the MD’s physical environment through the application of tools and services under the land use planning framework. The scope of P&D services include:

Land Use and Sustainability Planning

Land Use and Sustainability Planning involves the creation and administration of long-term, community vision plans, such as statutory plans (e.g., Municipal Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development Plans and Area Structure Plans), and the Land Use Bylaw, which together provide direction and the regulatory mechanism for implementing the desired change.

Development Permitting and Subdivision Planning

This includes processing and issuing decisions on development permit and subdivision applications, based on approved plans, the Land Use Bylaw, and other applicable municipal and provincial legislation.

Development Control

Development Control involves the use of tools such as Development Agreements, inspections and Land Use Bylaw enforcement mechanisms to achieve desirable development outcomes.

Other services

These are services provided to the public for a fee outside the core P&D services (e.g., Compliance Report or Certificate).

The MD of Peace No. 135 works closely with the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency to implement its land use planning framework.

Public Participation Policy ADM – 27

Adopted by Council in 2018, the Public Participation Policy outlines the Municipal District of Peace No. 135’s approach to public participation. It defines the role of the MD in informing and engaging stakeholders in the municipal decision-making process. Click the link below to view the Public Participation Policy.

Public Participation Policy ADM – 27

Private Sewer Setback Distances

Private sewer setback distances are minimum separation distances required between private sewer tanks, including water-tight septic tanks, holding tanks, effluent tanks, settling tanks, and other important features such as a body of water and buildings. These distances are established by the Alberta Safety Codes Council and must be complied with before a permit can be issued. Residents planning to develop on-site sewer systems are required to comply with these setback distances and other requirements. Click link below to view the setback distances.

Private Sewer Setback Distances