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## IGLOOLIK COMMUNITY PLAN BY-LAW 197 MARCH 2017     ## IGLOOLIK COMMUNITY PLAN BY-LAW No. 197 A By-law of the Hamlet of Igloolik in Nunavut Territory to adopt a General Plan pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, RSNWT, 1988, c. P-7, s.4. WHEREAS the Council of the Hamlet of Igloolik has prepared a General Plan, referred to as the "Igloolik Community Plan", in accordance with the Planning Act; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Hamlet of Igloolik, duly assembled, enacts as follows: - Schedules 1, 2 and 3 of this By-law form part of this By-law. - This By-law shall come into full force and effect on the date of its Third Reading. - This By-law may be cited as the "Igloolik Community Plan". - By-law No. 154 of the Hamlet of Igloolik is hereby repealed READ a first time this 8'* day of February 2017 A.D. Mayor Cation fuss   After due notice and a Public Hearing, READ a second time this 20 day of 07 2017 A.D.       APPROVED by the Minister of Community and Government Services this 11 day of January. - 2019A.D. Minister Husmar READ a third time this 7 day of \_ Mayor Able MARL 2019 \_, 2017 A.D. Senior Administrative Officer ## SCHEDULE 1: COMMUNITY PLAN ## 1. Introduction ## 1.1 Purpose of the Plan The purpose of the Igloolik Community Plan is to outline Council's policies for managing the physical development of the Hamlet to 2037 and reflect the needs and desires of the Community. The Plan was created through a community consultation process. The Community Plan builds on previous plans, while addressing new challenges, issues and needs identified by the community. This Plan designates residential and commercial land to accommodate future growth. To conserve land, Council will support higher-density forms of housing including multi-storey units and redevelopment when opportunities arise. ## 1.2 Goals of the Community Plan Community Plan policies emerge from the values of a community and its vision of how it would like to grow. The goals of this Community Plan are: 1. To create a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive community that reflects community values and culture. 2. To promote the Community Plan as a tool for making effective and consistent decisions about land use and development in the community. 3. To ensure an adequate supply of land for all types of uses to support the community's future growth. 4. To support community values of participation and unity to encourage community projects and local economic development. 5. To protect the natural beauty and accessibility of Nuna by protecting views of the water, retaining waterfront and lakeshore areas for public uses and traditional activities, and identifying important access routes on the Plan to protect them from development. ## 1.3 Administration of the Plan The Community Plan is enacted by By-law. Changes to the Plan can be made by amending the By-law in accordance with the Nunavut Planning Act. The Community Plan should be reviewed and updated every five years as required by the Nunavut Planning Act. A Zoning By-law will be being enacted to implement detailed policies based on th Community Plan. All development must follow the intent of the Community Plan policies. The Community Plan includes Schedule 1 (Plan Policy Text), Schedule 2 (Land Use and Zoning Map - Community View), and Schedule 3 (Land Use and Zoning Map - Municipal Boundary). ## 2. Community Growth and Phasing Policies At the time of preparation of this Plan, the population of Igloolik was approximately 1,985 people. This Plan is based on a potential population of 2,915 people in Igloolik in 2037. It is estimated that an additional 336 dwelling units will be required to meet the projected population growth and to reduce current overcrowding. Meeting this need over the planning period will require the construction of approximately 17 new dwellings every year. The projected amount of new housing land required assumes most new housing will be provided by the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC), but that some private dwellings and staff housing will continue to be built at an average density of approximately 25 dwelling units per net hectare. Providing 336 dwellings at a density of 25 units per hectare represents a need for approximately 13.44 hectares of residential land, or approximately 0.672 hectares per year. At the time of preparation of this Plan, Igloolik has approximately 14.8 hectares of existing surveyed lots available for lease and development. Some existing lots are vacant and are available for development or redevelopment. Approximately 26.2 hectares of additional land is available to be surveyed north, south, and east of the Townsite. The available land is sufficient to accommodate projected needs. These land and housing requirements may increase or decrease depending on several factors including economic development activity in the community or the wider region, changes to the natural rate of population growth, and migration between communities. Over the next 20 years, Igloolik will also require additional community, commercial and industrial lands. This Plan identifies vacant lands for future development of community, commercial, and industrial uses. The policies of Council about Community Growth and Phasing are: - a) Plan for a 2037 population of 2,915 people and address the current overcrowding situation. - b) Council will phase the development of new Residential and Community land as follows, in order of priority: - i. Infill: Council will encourage the development of existing lots within the Townsite. - ii. Surveyed Lots: Continue to develop existing lots within the new residential subdivisions. - ili. Expansion Areas: After existing surveyed lots are developed, new lots may be surveyed in designated areas. - c) Council will encourage and facilitate the consolidation, intensification and redevelopment of existing lots within the community to conserve land supplies as follows: - i. Where appropriate, Council will support infill in the form of multi-storey residential units - її. Where appropriate, Council will support infill in the form of new multifamily unit construction to replace existing single-family dwellings if existing dwellings must be demolished or relocated. ## 3. General Policies The following policies of Council apply to all development in the Hamlet: - a) The development of lots shall be subject to the following lot development policies: 2. Buildings shall be sited to respect setbacks identified in the Zoning Bylaw. 3. All service connections to buildings with trucked services shall be easily accessed from the front yard on all lots, and shall be grouped together where possible. 4. Wherever possible, building foundations should achieve an unobstructed gap of at least 0.8 metres between the ground and the underside of the building to reduce snow drifting. - iv. Any building over 500 square metres in gross floor area shall consider potential wind impacts on surrounding development. A wind study may be required by the Development Officer. - V. To reduce the amount of fill and ground alterations, pile foundations shall be used where appropriate. - vi. Where culverts are required, they shall be installed across driveways or access points to lots. - vii. On any portion of a lot where fill is introduced, the lot shall be graded so that drainage is directed towards the public road. Exceptions may be made by the Development Officer. Where possible, drainage ditches shall not be located in utility rights-of-way or easements. - vili. Road widenings may be obtained, as required, at the time of development or redevelopment of a lot in situations where the road right-of-way is less than 16 metres wide. - b) No development is permitted within 30.5 metres (100 feet) of the normal high water mark of any river, major creek or water body, except subject to terms and conditions of the Hamlet Council. - c) Utilities or communications facilities shall be permitted in any land use designation. - d) As much as possible, development shall be designed to maintain views to Turton Bay from the beachfront and adjacent access roads. - e) Other than designated rights-of-way or easements for utility or communication lines, easements along roads will be used for distribution lines with a minimum clearance as specified in the Utility Corporations Joint Use Agreement. - f) Hydro poles and other utility infrastructure should be located to not interfere with snow plowing or other maintenance services. - g) The Hamlet shall pile snow in locations that minimize downwind snow drifting and where spring melt runoff can be properly channeled to drainage ditches or water bodies. - h) The Hamlet shall avoid piling snow within at least 30.5 metres (100 feet) of any watercourse or water body. - i) The Hamlet shall protect cemeteries and sites of archaeological, ethnographical, paleontological or historical significance from disturbance. Any development in or near such sites shall follow the Nunavut Archaeological and Paleontological Regulations, 2001 of the Nunavut Act (Canada) - j) The Hamlet shall work with the Nunavut Planning Commission to ensure the Igloolik Community Plan is compatible with the future Nunavut Land Use Plan. ## 4. Community Development Policies The following policies shall guide Council's decision-making on development and land use issues: - a) Adequate housing is fundamental to public health and the social well being of the community. In addition to identifying new residential development areas, Council will encourage and pursue the development of new homes in the community, particularly homes with 3 and 4 bedrooms. - b) The Hamlet will use new development and public spaces to celebrate Inuit culture and language. - c) Council will actively pursue property standards with lease holders and property owners in the Hamlet to ensure that all building stock, particularly housing, is being maintained and used fully and efficiently. - d) The following community facilities shall be a priority for Council: - i. New 8-bay municipal garage - ii. Storage and office space for Housing Authority - ili. Extension of community access roads - e) Council shall consider developing a Drainage Plan for the entire community. - f) Council shall consider adopting a snow piling by-law. - g) The Hamlet shall encourage development that minimizes fossil fuel emissions, that is energy efficient, and that considers alternative energy supply technology. - h) The Hamlet shall consider strategies for climate change adaptation, such as locating development away from low lying coastal areas and protecting existing areas against erosion. - i) Council shall consider new infrastructure solutions, such as tank reservoir systems, incinerators, and recycling facilities, in consultation with the Government of Nunavut and where feasible. ## 5. Land Use Designations ## 5.1 Residential The Residential designation is intended to provide and maintain an adequate supply of land for residential uses. It also permits other small conditional uses subject to the approval of Council. The policies of Council are intended to maintain an adequate supply of residential land, and to protect residential areas from incompatible development. The policies of Council for Residential areas are: - a) The Residential designation will be used for housing with all types of dwellings permitted. Other related residential uses, such as group homes, home businesses or bed and breakfasts are also permitted - b) Residential development will be phased so that a minimum of a 3-year supply of vacant surveyed land or approximately 5.4 hectares is available at any given time. - c) Council will look for new residential opportunities on infill lots within the existing downtown and uptown areas of the community. Priority locations for future surveys for infill lots are identified on the Plan. - d) Council will work with Nunavut Housing Corporation to identify where existing lots in the downtown area could be consolidated and redeveloped with attached housing forms (i.e., 5-plexes). ## 5.2 Community The Community designation is intended to maintain an adequate supply of land for commercial and community uses, preferably in central and accessible locations so that residents may enjoy easy access to public facilities and community services. The policies of Council for Community areas are: - a) The Community designation will be used for: - i. Commercial uses, such as hotels, restaurants, retail stores, personal and business services and offices; - ii. Public uses, such as community centres, places of worship, medical clinics, schools, and other institutional or community uses; and - iii. Government services. - b) Commercial and Community facilities will be centrally located along main roads wherever possible to ensure safe and convenient access by residents. - c) Residential uses will be permitted when located above a ground floor commercial or community use. - d) Council will encourage the re-use or redevelopment of existing unused or underused sites within the community. - e) Council shall seek opportunities and encourage the relocation of light and heavy industrial uses outside the community core over time by considering land swaps and/or other incentives. - f) Lands in residential expansion areas shall also be reserved for Community uses to ensure all residents have convenient access to commercial and community services. - g) Council shall encourage adaptive re-use of the old Hamlet Office building. ## 5.3 Open Space The Open Space designation is intended to protect the shoreline, maintain access to the sea, and to reserve land within the community for recreation and cultural events. The policies of Council for the Open Space area are: - a) The Open Space designation will be used for parks, walking trails, traditional and recreational uses such as beach shacks, boat and snow machine storage, community docks, and temporary storage of sealift deliveries and equipment. All uses are conditional and at the discretion of Council. - b) A playground or sports field should be located within walking distance of every residence in the community (approximately 300 metres from each residence). - c) Council shall set aside a space for a playground in new residential areas. - d) Commissioner's Land forming part of the "100-foot strip" (30.5 metres) along the shore measured from the ordinary high water mark shall be designated Open Space. ## 5.4 Light Industrial The Light Industrial designation is intended for light industrial developments which are compatible with surrounding uses. These uses should not be apparent outside an enclosed building, and should operate in a manner that creates no nuisance to adjacent properties. Limited outdoor activities that are necessary to a principal use such as loading, service and storage may occur, but should not dominate the use of the site. The policies of Council for Light Industrial areas are: - a) Permitted uses in the Light Industrial designation will include all forms of manufacturing, processing, warehousing and storage uses. - b) Garages are also permitted in the Light Industrial designation provided they do not generate excessive noise, fumes and odours. - c) The storage of dangerous or hazardous materials is not permitted in the Light Industrial designation. - d) Council shall ensure compatibility between uses and minimize the negative impact of light industrial uses on adjacent non-industrial areas. - e) When additional Industrial land is required, Council will redesignate the Municipal Reserve lands north of the Heavy Industrial area beside the airport. ## 5.5 Heavy Industrial The Heavy Industrial designation is intended to reduce the negative effects and dangers associated with industrial uses, such as excessive noise, dust, truck travel and the storage of potentially hazardous substances. Industrial uses shall be directed to industrial subdivisions away from the centre of the Hamlet. The policies of Council for Heavy Industrial areas are: - a) Permitted uses in the Heavy Industrial designation will include the power generation plant, fuel storage and other uses likely to generate excessive noise, fumes, traffic, odours or are hazardous or obnoxious. - b) When additional Industrial land is required, Council will redesignate the Municipal Reserve lands north of the Heavy Industrial area beside the airport. - c) The location of the future power plant is indicated on Schedule 2 (Land Use and Zoning Map - Community View) - d) The uses permitted in the Light Industrial designation are also permitted in the Heavy Industrial designation. ## 5.6 Transportation The Transportation designation is intended to identify major transportation and communication facilities such as airports, marinas, and communication installations, and to ensure their safe and efficient operation. The policies of Council for Transportation areas are: - a) The Transportation designation shall be used for all activities related to air traffic and uses accessory to these activities such as communications sites, storage and warehousing that is needed close to the Airport. - b) All development within the areas affected by the Igloolik Airport Zoning Regulations, as shown on Schedule 3 (Land Use and Zoning Map - Municipal Boundary), shall comply with those regulations. - c) Development applications shall be referred to Nunavut Airports for review and approval where development is proposed adjacent to the airport and/or where development has the potential to interfere with airport operations. - d) All development within the 200 metre Influence Zone of the Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) Communications Facility is subject to the approval of NavCanada. ## 5.7 Nuna The Nuna designation applies to all unsurveyed land within the Municipal Boundary not designated by another land use and is intended to protect the natural beauty and cultural resources of the land while providing access for traditional, recreational and tourism activities, as well as allowing for quarrying, mining exploration and local infrastructure. The policies of Council for the Nuna are: - a) The Nuna designation shall permit traditional, tourism and recreational uses. These include dog teams, quarrying, mining exploration, and local infrastructure projects. - b) Council shall ensure that development does not negatively impact wildlife, wildlife habitat and harvesting and is consistent with the guiding principles of Inuit Qaujimajautqangit (IQ). - c) Council will continue to maintain the existing community access road to the east island. Council will consider the possibility of extending the access road toward Igloolik Point. ## 5.8 Development Constraints The Development Constraint overlays are intended to protect the water supply, granular resources, environmentally sensitive areas and hazard areas. The Policies of council for Development Constraint areas are: - a) The Hamlet shall prohibit the development of residential uses and uses involving food storage or food preparation within the 450 metre setback from any existing or former waste disposal site, in accordance with the General Sanitation Regulations of the Public Health Act. - b) No development is permitted in the Watershed Overlay as shown on the Plan, unless it can be demonstrated that the development will have no negative impact on the Hamlet's water source. - i. Notwithstanding Policy 5.8 b) above, uses accessory to the supply of water such as a pipeline, a pumping or monitoring station or access road are permitted within the Watershed Overlay. - ii. Notwithstanding Policy 5.8 b) above, uses related to traditional activities such as seasonal hunting cabins are permitted within the Watershed Overlay but must be set back 30 metres from any watercourse or water body. ## 5.9 Municipal Reserve The Municipal Reserve designation is intended to reserve land for the future growth of the community. The policies of Council are: - a) The Municipal Reserve designation does not permit any development except temporary uses approved by Council. - b) Municipal Reserve lands shall be re-designated by amendment to this Plan prior to being used for community expansion. Re-designations shall include residential, community, and light industrial land to facilitate the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood - c) Notwithstanding the policies of this section, gravel extraction is permitted in the area north of the Townsite, as shown on Schedule 2 (Land Use and Zoning Map Community View), until the resource is exhausted and future development can take place.