Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Northern Sunrise County will be hosting a public hearing regarding a potential redistricting of 11.11 acres within the county.
Council gave first reading to the proposed bylaw amendment at its regular meeting on Feb. 25 and now will be following up with a public hearing on March 25 at 10 a.m., to ensure no ratepayers have any qualms with the changes.
“This (bylaw amendment) is so the landowner can create a farmstead, as the quarter section already contains a subdivision the applicant must redistrict the tentative subdivision to country residential district,” explains Reeve Corinna Williams.
“As per the County’s Land-Use Bylaw B275/15, there is a maximum of two parcels per quarter section, with the balance of the quarter section being one of the parcels, redistricting allows the landowner to create their farmstead,” she adds.
The applicant hopes to create a farmstead separation subdivision, but the changes have to be completed before approval.
Council has passed its first reading, allowing the request to be brought to public hearing that will be held in council chambers.
“A farmstead separation subdivision means a parcel of land on which a developed residence and/or related improvements are located, and which is no longer associated with an agricultural operation,” explains Williams.
“If the redistricting is approved, this will allow the landowner to bring forward a development permit if required.”
Williams says this is standard practice when redistricting properties, to ensure the Municipal Government Act and County bylaws are all followed.
“The redistricting allows council the opportunity to discuss and make the best decisions for the landowner and County,” she explains.
“Understanding we may have more landowners wishing to do the same, each applicant is individual as is the land and purpose per each request.”