Transparency of Planning Policy Documents
Every municipality must be transparent with their planning documentation. The Town of Canmore is committed to listing, publishing, and updating the list of all planning policy documents, and describing how they relate to each other and to the municipality’s statutory plans. Generally, the Town of Canmore's planning policy documents can be found here:
Guiding Documents and Policies
As well, here are some categories to help you find what you're looking for:
Affordable Housing
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Comprehensive Housing Action Plan
(177 KB)
Outlines strategies for the provision of affordable housing as directed in the Municipal Development Plan (MDP).
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PD-008 Vital Homes Policy
(1.83 MB)
Outlines the program requirements and funding sources that shall be used to further the Town's affordable housing goals by means of the provision of Vital Homes. To view the Building and Price Guidelines
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(79 KB)
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Community Engagement
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COM-001 Public Participation
(1.20 MB)
The MDP directs the Town to use this Policy for implementation of the MDP.
Development
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PD-002 Encroachment
(365 KB)
Deals with private development on public lands.
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PD-004 In Street Patio
(677 KB)
Deals with private development on public lands.
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EX-007 Land Transactions
(937 KB)
A policy to set parameters around the Town's acquisition and disposal of land.
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Guidelines for Subdivision and Development in Mountainous Terrain
(128 KB)
The MDP directs the use of these guidelines for applications for subdivision and development.
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PD-007 Parking Cash in Lieu
(101 KB)
The Land Use Bylaw allows for cash to be paid in lieu of providing on-site parking stalls at development.
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PD 014 Entrance Features in Municipal Road Right of Way
(910 KB)
Establishes criteria for evaluating requests to install private entrance features in the municipal road right-of-way (MROW).
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PD-012 Sustainability Screening
(6.12 MB)
The Land Use Bylaw requires the submission of a Sustainbility Screening Report for certain types of applications.
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Town Centre Enhancement Concept Plan
(107 KB)
A plan direct growth and development in the Town Centre as Canmore's primary area of social interaction and focus for civic and cultural identity.
PD-006 Occupancy Building Condo
The Land Use Bylaw requires an occupancy certificate to be issued prior to occupancy.
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PD-001 Collection of Levies
(34 KB)
The Municipal Government Act allows for the collection of fees and levies at development and Subdivision.
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Civic Addressing Protocol
(33 KB)
The Municipal Government Act provides the authority to a municipality to name roads and assign numbers to buildings or land, and to display the address in a certain manner.
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Bylaw 2-92 Addressing
(2.62 MB)
A Bylaw that sets out the orderly numbering of parcels of land and buildings within the Town.
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AE-001 Public Art
(2.33 MB)
The MDP directs the Town to provide support to arts and culture programs.
Engineering
Engineering Design and Construction Guidelines
The MDP directs infrastructure master plans be prepared and maintained by the Town to identify the existing capacity, and the short and long-term upgrading requirements.
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Utility Master Plan 2016
(7.97 MB)
The MDP directs infrastructure master plans be prepared and maintained by the Town to identify the existing capacity, and the short and long-term upgrading requirements.
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Integrated Transportation Plan
(12.16 MB)
The MDP directs that the ITP be used to direct future improvements to the existing transportation network and in the planning of new streets and developments.
Environment
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PD-003 Environmental Impact
(3.41 MB)
The MDP and the LUB require an EIS be prepared for certain land use and development applications.
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Stepping Back From Water Guide 2012
(2.62 MB)
The MDP directs use of the Guidelines for the identification of riparian areas and development of management options to determine waterbody setbacks.
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Wildlife corridor and habitat patch guidelines 2012
(11.97 MB)
The MDP directs the Town to have regard for the Guidelines in evaluating development proposals within or adjacent to a habitat patch or corridor.
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Guidelines for Human Use Within Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Patches 1999
(2.25 MB)
The MDP directs to the Town to refer to the Guidelines for decisions relating to trail development and recreational use of wildlife corridors.
Hazards
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FireSmart Mitigation Strategy FINAL
(5.60 MB)
The MDP and LUB require a more wildfire hazard and risk assessment to be prepared for lands that are identified in the hazard mapping.
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FireSmart Protecting Your Community 2003
(20.68 MB)
The MDP provides direction for subdivision and development proposals within or adjacent to high wildfire hazard areas to align with the design principles of this report.
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Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railways 2013
(5.06 MB)
The MDP provides direction that development proposals adjacent to the railway to have regard for the Railway Guidelines.
Parks and Recreation
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Open Space Development Guidelines 2005
(173 KB)
MR and ER are acquired by the Town at subdivision approval. The MDP provides high level guidance for parks and open spaces.
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Open Space & Trails Plan
(3.88 MB)
The MDP directs the Town to plan for and manage trails and open spaces in accordance with this plan.
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EX-008 Municipal Naming
(1.36 MB)
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(1.36 MB)
MR and ER are acquired by the Town at subdivision approval. The MDP provides high level guidance for parks and open spaces.
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Recreation Master Plan
(5.19 MB)
The MDP directs the Town to plan for and manage recreational facilities and spaces in accordance with this plan.
Three Sisters
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PD-011 Three Sisters MR
(218 KB)
Municipal reserve dedication, excess dedication and deferrment are considered at subdivision approval.
Vision
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Canmore Municipal Development Plan 2016
(7.44 MB)
The province requires the Town of Canmore to have an MDP to provide a long-term vision for the community which outlines the municipality's plans for the future pattern of development.
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Mining the Future
(1.88 MB)
Referenced in the MDP as a background document used in the preparation of the MDP.
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Signposts to Sustainability Final Report
(253 KB)
Referenced in the MDP as a background document used in the preparation of the MDP.
Other
An Assessment of the Needs of Young Adults Living in the Bow Valley 2002
The MDP directs the Town to facilitate the development of facilities and programs that provide opportunities to youth, and these decisions should reflect the outcomes of the needs assessment.
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Calgary Metropolitan Plan 2014
(6.18 MB)
The MDP directs the Town to align with broader regional planning initiatives.
Alberta Building Code Requirements – 10 Minute Emergency Response Time
pdf 2020 Intermunicipal Development Plan (605 KB)
pdf Building Permit Bylaw (3.30 MB)
