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WHALE COVE
COMMUNITY PLAN
BY-LAW NO. 230
2019
SCHEDULE 1:
LAND-USE POLICIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN ............................................................................... 1
1.2
GOALS OF THE COMMUNITY PLAN ............................................................. 1
1.3
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN .................................................................. 1
2. COMMUNITY GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT PHASING ............................................... 2
3. GENERAL POLICIES .................................................................................................... 3
4. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS ......................................................................................... 5
4.1
RESIDENTIAL ..................................................................................................... 5
4.2
COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY USE ..................................................................... 5
4.3
OPEN SPACE ..................................................................................................... 6
4.4
INDUSTRIAL ....................................................................................................... 6
4.5
TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................... 7
4.6
NUNA .................................................................................................................. 7
4.7
WASTE DISPOSAL ............................................................................................. 8
4.8
MUNICIPAL RESERVE ....................................................................................... 8
4.9
WATERSHED OVERLAY .................................................................................... 8
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
The purpose of the Whale Cove Community Plan (the Plan) is to outline Council's policies
for managing the physical development of the Hamlet for the next 20 years - to 2039 -
that 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
incorporating new challenges, issues and needs identified by the community.
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 established for this Community Plan are:
1. To develop in an orderly fashion creating a healthy, safe, functional, and attractive
community that reflects community values and culture.
2. To accommodate an appropriate range and mix of uses to accommodate growth
and change in the community.
3. To promote the Plan as a tool for making effective and consistent decisions
regarding land use and development in the community.
4. To build upon community values of participation and unity to support community
projects and local economic development.
5. To protect the natural beauty of "Nuna", protect viewpoints to the water, and retain
waterfront areas for public uses and traditional activities.
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-laws 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 is also being enacted for the purpose of implementing
detailed policies based on the Community Plan. All development must follow the intent of
the Community Plan and Zoning By-law.
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2. COMMUNITY GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT PHASING
The policies of Council are:
Plan for a 2039 population of 670 people and address the current overcrowding situation.
This Plan proposes that approximately 4.5 hectares of land for residential development
will be needed for this population.
a)
Encourage and facilitate the consolidation, intensification and redevelopment of
existing lots within the townsite to conserve land supplies on the periphery of town.
b)
Council will phase development as follows:
i.
Phase 1: Existing lots on the east side of the airport road;
ii. Phase 2: Future subdivision on the airport road opposite the ball diamond;
and,
iii. Phase 3: Future subdivision north of the Housing office.
iv. Phase 4: Future subdivision northeast of the baseball diamond.
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3. GENERAL POLICIES
The following policies of Council apply to development in the Hamlet regardless of land
use designation:
a)
The development of lots shall be subject to the following lot development policies:
i.
All service connections to buildings shall be easily accessed from the front
or side yard on all lots.
ii. Access to new buildings will avoid, where possible, main entrances on the
south side to reduce problems associated with snow drifting.
iii. Any building over 500 m2 in gross floor area shall consider potential wind
impacts on surrounding development. A wind study may be required by
the Development Officer.
iv. Where culverts are required, they shall be installed at the access points to
lots.
v. On any portion of a lot where fill is introduced, the lot shall be graded to
ensure 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 Right-of-Ways or Easements.
vi. 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)
The Hamlet will consider adopting a Road Naming By-law.
c)
The Hamlet will pile snow in locations to minimize downwind snow drifting and
where spring melt runoff can be properly channeled to drainage ditches or
waterbodies.
d)
The Hamlet shall avoid piling snow within at least 30.5 metres (100 feet) of any
watercourse.
e)
A minimum setback distance of 30.5 metres (100 feet) of a watercourse shall be
maintained, except subject to terms and conditions of the Hamlet Council.
f)
Utilities or communications facilities shall be permitted in any land use designation.
g)
The Hamlet shall protect cemeteries and sites of archaeological, ethnographical or
historical significance from disturbance.
h)
The Hamlet shall encourage development that minimizes emissions from fossil
fuels, that are energy efficient and that consider alternative energy supply
technology.
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i)
The Hamlet shall consider strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change,
such as locating development away from low lying coastal areas and protecting
existing areas against erosion.
j)
The Hamlet shall work with the Nunavut Planning Commission to ensure that the
Whale Cove Community Plan, the Keewatin Regional Land Use Plan (KLURP),
and the future Nunavut Land Use Plan are compatible.
k)
To reduce the amount of fill and ground alterations, pile foundation should be
considered as an alternative foundation type.
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4. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
4.1
RESIDENTIAL
The Residential designation provides land for primarily residential uses; however, it also
permits other small-scale conditional uses subject to the approval of Council. The policies
of Council are intended to maintain an adequate supply of land for residential
development and to build safe and livable neighbourhoods. The policies of Council are:
a)
The Residential designation will be used primarily for housing with all types of
dwelling types permitted. Uses that are residential in nature, such as a special
needs home, a home occupation, or a bed and breakfast will also be permitted.
b)
Residential development will be phased so that a target minimum 5-year supply of
vacant surveyed land is available at any given time.
c)
Council will look for opportunities for infill lots for new housing within the existing
townsite. Council will work with the Nunavut Housing Corporation to identify where
existing lots could be consolidated and redeveloped with attached housing forms
(eg. 5-plexes).
4.2
COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY USE
The Commercial/Community Use designation is intended to support local economic
development by maintaining an adequate supply of land and easy access to commercial
and community uses, and to reserve significant and important locations for these facilities
and services. The policies of Council are:
a)
The Commercial/Community Uses designation will be used for:
i.
Commercial uses such as hotels, restaurants, retail, personal and business
services, and offices;
ii.
Public uses such as social, cultural, religious, or educational centres.
b)
Commercial and Community facilities will be centrally located to ensure safe and
convenient access by residents.
c)
Priority Community Use projects that Council will pursue through partnerships with
other levels of government include:
i.
Building a new Fire Hall;
ii. Building a new long-term care facility for Elders;
iii. Sports facilities for youth, such as a basketball court, pool, and soccer
pitch; and
iv. Building a new Hamlet Office.
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d)
Lands around the cemetery should be protected for future expansion of the
cemetery.
e)
Residential uses shall be permitted when located above a ground floor
commercial/community use or when they do not occupy more than 50% of the
ground floor of a commercial/community building.
4.3
OPEN SPACE
The Open Space designation is intended to protect shoreline environments, maintain
access to the sea, and to reserve open spaces within the built-up area for recreational and
cultural events. The policies of Council are:
a)
The Open Space designation will be used primarily for parks, walking trails,
traditional and recreational uses, such as beach shacks, boat storage, community
docks, and temporary storage of sealift equipment during sealift operations.
b)
A playground should be located within a 300metre walking distance from any
residence in the community.
c)
A new playground will be installed in the neighbourhood east of the Community
Core to meet the above standard.
d)
Owners of development will be required to maintain the development and the
surrounding area tidy.
e)
Unless otherwise noted, all Commissioner's Land forming part of the 100-foot strip
(30.5 m) along the seashore measured from the ordinary high water mark will be
designated Open Space.
4.4
INDUSTRIAL
The Industrial designation is intended to reduce the negative effects and dangers
associated with industrial uses, such as noise, dust, truck travel and the storage of
potentially hazardous substances. Industrial uses shall be directed to industrial
subdivisions away from the centre of town. The policies of Council are:
a)
Permitted uses in the Industrial designation will include all forms of manufacturing,
processing, garages, warehousing and storage uses. Power generation plants
and fuel storage will also be conditionally permitted.
b)
Council will encourage the relocation of existing warehousing and storage uses to
the industrial subdivision.
c)
The Hamlet will consider relocating over time Hamlet garages and maintenance
shops to the industrial subdivision.
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d)
Council will consider expanding the industrial subdivision on the east side of town
as proposed on Schedule 3 of this Plan.
e)
A new industrial subdivision should be considered for the area near any future
marine transportation facilities. (i.e. sea lift or deep sea port).
4.5
TRANSPORTATION
The Transportation designation is intended to protect and ensure the safe operation of the
airport, related activities such as the NavCanada communications sites, and major marine
facilities. The policies of Council are:
a)
Permitted uses in the Transportation designation include all activities related to air
traffic and communications, as well as major marine activity. Commercial activities
that are accessory to air traffic are also permitted in this designation.
b)
All development within the areas affected by the Whale Cove Airport Zoning
Regulations shall comply with those regulations. 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.
c)
All development within the 200 metre Influence Zone of aircraft Non-Directional
Beacon (NDB) is subject to the approval of NavCanada.
4.6
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 - 'Nuna' - while providing access for traditional, recreational and
tourism activities. The policies of Council are:
a)
The Nuna designation generally permits traditional, tourism and recreational uses.
Permitted uses also include dog teams, quarrying, commercial harvesting, and
infrastructure projects for local economic development.
b)
Council shall ensure that development does not negatively impact wildlife, wildlife
habitat and harvesting and is consistent with the guiding principles of Inuit
traditional knowledge.
c)
Council will work with local partners and other levels of government to improve
ATV and snowmobile access trails to the land and sea in a way that reduces the
negative impact of vehicle traffic on the tundra.
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4.7
WASTE DISPOSAL
The Waste Disposal designation applies to existing or former waste disposal sites for solid
or liquid waste, and uses that are accessory to the operation or remediation of waste
disposal sites. The policies of Council are:
a)
The Waste Disposal designation permits no development except uses accessory
to the operation or remediation of a waste disposal site.
b)
The Hamlet shall explore remediation options for the former waste disposal site to
the northeast of the Community Hall.
c)
The Hamlet shall prohibit the development of residential uses and uses involving
food storage or food preparation within the 450-metre setback from any active
waste disposal site, pursuant to the General Sanitation Regulations of the Public
Health Act.
4.8
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 redesignated by amendment to this Plan prior to
being used for community expansion.
c)
Lands designated Municipal Reserve may be affected by significant environmental
constraints to development such as shallow waterbodies and poor drainage. All
constraints shall be cleared of environmental constraints prior to the lands being
redesignated for development.
d)
The conceptual road network shown on Schedule 1 may need to be changed
according to community needs during the subdivision process.
4.9
WATERSHED OVERLAY
The Watershed Overlay identifies the watershed of the Hamlet water source. This overlay
is intended to restrict the uses of the underlying designation to prevent contamination of
the Hamlet water supply. The policies of Council are:
a)
No development is permitted in the Watershed Overlay unless it can be clearly
demonstrated that the development will have no impact on the Hamlet water
source.
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b)
Despite policy 4.9 a) above, uses accessory to the supply of water such as a
pipeline, a pumping or monitoring station or road are permitted.