Municipal Development Plan

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 document (LINK) will be revealed on this webpage to the public on May 20.
*Open House display boards: LINK
*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 (closes May 28).

June 20, 2025: Photo Contest winners are expected to be announced.

June 23, 2025: Proposed first reading date.

July 14, 2025: Proposed public hearing date.

The MDP must address the following:

• the future land use within the municipality,
• the manner of and the proposals for future development in the municipality,
• the co-ordination of land use, future growth patterns, and other infrastructure with adjacent municipalities if there is no IDP (Intermunicipal Development Plan),
• the provision of required transportation systems either generally or specifically within the municipality and in relation to adjacent municipalities, and
• the provision of municipal services and facilities either generally or specifically.

The MDP may address the following:

• proposals for the financing and programming of municipal infrastructure,
• the coordination of municipal programs relating to the physical, social, economic development of the municipality,
• environmental matters within the municipality,
• the financial resources of the municipality,
• the economic development of the municipality, and
• any other matter relating to the physical, social, or economic development of the municipality.

As new proposals are received for planning & development processes, Council & Administration must ensure that the MDP is followed.

List of Amendments to the MDP since its adoption:

• Bylaw 2021-05: Amendment to Section 3.4: Local and Planned Development.