Planning & Development
The guiding principle behind Vermilion's planning and development process is to ensure orderly, economic and effective management of the use and development of land to achieve a safe, attractive and sustainable environment, while protecting the property rights of individuals.
The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) of the Town of Vermilion provides a framework for decision making by Town Council and its agencies regarding long term development and activities. It is also intended to provide direction to businesses and individuals who want to participate in Vermilion's growth and management.
MDP [PDF]
The purpose of the Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is to establish a coordinated and cooperative framework for attracting economic opportunities and managing land use, subdivision and development in the IDP area. The Town and County want to minimize competition for development opportunities, to establish consistency in land development, and to facilitate inter-municipal communication in land development matters. Further the municipalities want to be “development ready” and future-oriented in their planning efforts and thus acquire an edge over other municipalities in attracting additional economic activity. “
**Please note the IDP is currently under review.
Vermilion IDP [PDF]
The Land Use Bylaw specifies the type of development permitted in each zone in the Town of Vermilion. For zoning information on an area you wish to consider for development, call Allan Wilson, the Planner and Development Officer at (780) 581-2404, or you can him giving the street address or location description. You can also obtain a land use map from the Town Office.
The Development Permit ensures that the proposed building, structure, or use of a building or land meets the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw and the zoning for the site.
Together, the Land Use Bylaw, MDP, other statutory and non-statutory plans, and the Development Permit, are in place to:
- stabilize property values
- reduce fire, safety, and environmental hazards
- reduce roadway congestion
- ensure adequate light, air and sanitation
- separate undesirable or incompatible land uses
- avoid or reduce over-development or over-crowding of land.
Annual Development Permit Summaries are available below.
Annual Development Permit Summary 2008