OCP and Zoning Bylaw Survey

Please select the option(s) that best apply to you:

Resident - live on an agricultural property or acreage in a rural area

Resident - live in a multi-parcel country residential subdivision (such as Rock Pointe, Stone Pointe, or Spruce Creek)

Resident - live in Emerald Park

Owner or employer of business located in the RM

Own land in the RM but do not live here

Represent a company or organization that has an interest in the RM's planning policies

Other (please specify)

What is something you would like to see stay the same in your community?

What is something you would like to see change in your community?

The Official Community Plan includes the following vision statement:

"The Rural Municipality of Edenwold will be a progressive, prosperous, inclusive, diverse, and safe community now and into the future."

What do you like or not like about this statement?

The following community priorities were identified during the public consultation that was completed before the Official Community Plan was drafted. Rate how important each community priority is to you (1 being the least important and 5 being the most important).

Ensure compatible land uses across the municipality.

Protect and maintain the character of residential subdivisions in Emerald Park and country residential developments.

Encourage and support the development of local recreation and leisure amenities.

Ensure new infrastructure and services are developed in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Protect prime agricultural lands.

Address drainage issues.

Accommodate resource development while addressing potential related nuisances.

Improve signage for roadways and business districts.

Support the development of a variety of housing forms in appropriate locations to meet the needs of the local work force and the growing population.

Broaden transportation options in high-density areas.

Continue to work collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities, local First Nations and other external authorities and improve working relationships with White City Council.

Are there any priorities you think are missing and should be added?

The OCP and Zoning Bylaw include policies about what types of housing should be encouraged in different locations throughout the RM. If you are a resident, how do you expect your housing needs to change over the next 10 years?

My needs are unlikely to change.

I may be looking to downsize to reduce house and yard maintenance.

I may be looking to upsize to a larger house and/or yard.

I may need to transition to a home that can accommodate reduced mobility.

I am considering moving from a rural area to an urban area.

I may need to transition to a home that can provide some level of care.

Not applicable.

I am considering moving from an urban area to a rural area.

Other (please specify)

The OCP and Zoning Bylaw aim to protect farming and rural lifestyles while also supporting businesses, industry, and housing growth. Do you think the RM is striking the right balance? If not, what improvements would you suggest?

If you own or work for a business in the RM of Edenwold, what do you think the RM is doing well to support its business community?

10.

What do you think the RM could do better to support its business community?

11.

Do you have any other thoughts about planning, development, or community building that you'd like to share?