Municipal Development Plan

Bylaw 2025-05: Municipal Development Plan

The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a policy framework intended to guide decision-making to meet the goals and objectives of the community, and work towards a shared vision. The MDP seeks to enhance the community’s strengths and address the challenges facing the Town. This can be achieved through guidance on land uses, transportation, recreation, services, and economic and social development. The MDP also provides a basis for the preparation of more detailed plans and an implementation strategy.

Where can I find details about the MDP Review Project held in 2024/2025?

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: Phase 1 of the public engagement - survey dates. Sandwich boards were placed at local grocery stores, the library, the pool, & at a large craft sale in December. Also, the freestanding sign at the golf course was updated.

December 4/24: Survey link posted on Instagram.

December 2024: Survey link posted in the FCSS Interagency Virtual Newsletter.

November 27, December 2 & 9/24: Survey link posted on Facebook Page.

November 27/24:  Survey link posted on the Town's website. As well, the department sent a letter via email to 46 individuals; including local developers, builders, realtors, lawyers, and surveyors to invite them to complete the survey.

December 3, 10, & 17/24: Survey link posted in the local newspaper.

January 2025: ISL & staff are gathering a "What We've Heard Report" LINK (Uploaded to website on May 6, 2025).

Dec 2024-Mar 2025: ISL & Planning staff are preparing the document.

March 10, 2025: Briefing Note to Council on the March 10, 2025 Regular Council Agenda. LINK  (Agenda Item 8.2)

March 11, 2025: Poster to keep informed about the project included in the Town Talk. Town Talk is included in the local newspaper, Town website, and shared on Facebook this same day.

April 1, 2025: First draft sent to Town Directors for input/feedback into the draft plan.

April 8, 2025: Poster in the Town Talk. To keep the public informed about the project and to announce that the new document is expected to be revealed soon. Town Talk is included in the local newspaper, Town website, and shared on Facebook this same day.

April 10, 2025: The department updated our Town News Page with an invite for residents to keep connected & stay informed. LINK
This information news piece was also shared through the Town App.

April 17, 2025: Workshop with Council, Administration & ISL. (Closed meeting). Council will review at this meeting:

  • Survey (Phase 1 Public Enagement) What We Heard Report
  • Draft MDP document with the future land use map
  • Draft 2025 MDP Photo Contest information

May 2025: At the end of the April 17, 2025 workshop with Council, Council gave Administration consent to proceed with the photo contest and public open house to obtain feedback from our residents.

Week of May 5, 2025: Our department will be paying Canada Post to do a mail drop to the community and local businesses within the Town (5x7 postcard).  This postcard will promote the upcoming photo contest and open house. Also, the postcard will be circulated through the following avenues: Facebook, Website, Town App, & Instagram.

May 13 & 20, 2025: The postcard above will be posted within the local newspaper - Lakeland This Week.

May 20-30, 2025: Photo Contest OPEN. Photos of all seasons & dates are welcome. Please ensure photos are captured within Town boundaries. See contest rules above for more information to enter.

May 21, 2025 | 130pm-3pm: In-person stakeholder meetings by invite with Town's planning department & ISL.

May 21, 2025 | 530pm-7pm: Open House (Phase 2: Public Engagement) at the Multi-Purpose Room, Recreation Centre.
*The was revealed on May 20.
*If a resident cannot attend the open house, there will be an opportunity to provide your feedback between May 21-28.  Attending the Open House, will be most helpful in learning about the new community plan & providing your feedback.  A presentation from the project team will start at 5:30pm. Survey LINK (closed May 28).

June 20, 2025: Photo Contest winners announced.

June 23, 2025: First reading date. This meeting includes a copy of the What We've Heard Report from the second round of public engagement.

July 14, 2025: Public hearing at 7:30pm. After, the public hearing closed, hearing no comments in opposition of the proposed bylaw. Council passes second and third and final readings of the bylaw.