1.0 INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Official Plan Purpose
The Official Plan for the Community of Miltonvale Park is a formalized set of objectives and policies approved by the Council concerning the nature, extent, and pattern of growth within the community until the year 2006. The Community's objectives set out in the plan are broad statements, while the policies deal with specific topics and issues. The plan action is a set of guidelines or statements indicating the direction in which action will be taken for dealing with growth and change in the community; or, in some cases, how the status quo will be maintained. The Official Plan provides the basis for the zoning and subdivision control bylaws which will implement policies dealing with land use and development. The Official Plan also provides the direction for public work, social, environmental and fiscal programs and strategies aimed at helping the community meet its goal and objectives.

1.2 Planning Area
The Official Plan pertains to all the geographical area contained within the legal municipal boundaries of the Community of Miltonvale Park. Although the Official Plan can only control those matters which arise within the community's legal boundaries, consideration must also be given to what is happening in adjacent municipalities and, indeed, the Greater Charlottetown Area.

1.3 Legal Basis
The Community of Miltonvale Park derives the majority of its powers from the Planning Act and the Municipalities Act. The Planning Act empowers Council to appoint a planning board, adopt an Official Plan and subsequently adopt land use control bylaw. The Municipalities Act empowers the community to make bylaws and/or develop programs and strategies which help, in part, to implement other aspects of the Official Plan.

1.4 Time Frame
The Official Plan will guide the physical, social, and economic development of Miltonvale Park until the year 2006. Periodic reviews will take place as required, but the reviews must occur at least once every 5 years.

1.5 The Official Plan
The Planning Act, Stats. P.E.I. 1988, Cap. P-8 requires that an Official Plan shall include: a) a statement of economic, physical, social, and environmental goals; b) a statement of policies for future land use and development; c) proposals for its implementation, administration and the periodic review of the extent to which the goals are being achieved.

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1.6 The Official Plan Review
An official plan is intended to be a dynamic planning tool and is therefore subject to periodic review and/or amendment. The initial planning process got started in June of 1975 and was completed in 1981. It was intended that the official plan be reviewed in February of 1983 ,however, it was not until the summer of 1988 that the process got off the ground again only to be stalled again by Government's decision to discontinue Planning Services to the Municipalities. There has been a considerable amount of development that has taken place in the community since 1981, particularly in the southern parts bordering the former Communities of Winsloe and West Royalty. In light of the development activity and the frequent requests to amend the bylaws council directed the planning board to initiate the plan review in the spring of 1996.

2.0 THE COMMUNITY
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2.1 Background
The Miltonvale Park area, particularly the area adjacent to the North River, was first settled by the French in the late 1600's and early 1700's and then by the English in the early 1800's. Agriculture has been the main factor in the community's development and continues to be a prominent activity today. Miltonvale Park stayed almost entirely as a farming community until the early 1970's when suburban type development began to occur. The proximity of Miltonvale Park to Charlottetown, the low cost of land and the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside were strong selling points. Developers, farmers, and other land owners took advantage of the " housing boom " and developed several small subdivisions and sold building lots off the fronts of their farms and other land holdings. The result of this activity is that the majority of the population is no longer involved in the agricultural sector but, are rural residential in nature. The community has also experienced some industrial and institutional growth since the official plan was completed in 1981. Charlottetown Metal Products and Island Breweries located in the area of the old fertilizer plant on the Warren Grove Road. The latter facility is now being occupied by Island Sandblasting. The regional landfill site and the P.E.I. Firemen's Training Center were developed in the Sleepy Hollow Area.

2.2 Municipal Organization
North Milton, South Milton and Springvale were school districts each with their own school and Board of Trusties. The board was essentially an identifiable group within the community that government and other groups could liase with on matters of concern to the community. In the late 1960's the province began its school consolidation program and by the mid 1970's all three of the schools had been closed and school boards disbanded. This left the old school districts without any recognizable body to which governments and/or individuals could raise concerns to or receive comment from. On July 17, 1974, Miltonvale Park was incorporated under the Community Improvement Act as a Community Improvement Committee (C.I.C.). The Community incorporated for two main reasons -- the collection of fire dues and to have an identifiable group to represent the residents on local and regional matters. At the time of its incorporation Miltonvale Park was given five areas of authority that were standard for all C.I.C.'s. administration fire protection garbage collection street lighting recreation In 1983, the Community Improvement Act was replaced by the Municipalities Act. As a result, the Miltonvale Park Community Improvement Committee became the Community of Miltonvale Park. Miltonvale Park kept all of the powers it obtained while it was a C.I.C. The Planning Act provides all incorporated municipalities with the power to undertake community planning. In the mid to late 1970's many communities in the Charlottetown Area were involved in preparing Official Plans to guide their communities' development. In 1975, Miltonvale Park residents decided to undertake an Official Plan. The lack of control over development in the community, the high rate of development in the Charlottetown area for the previous few years and problems surfacing from poor planning or no planning are some of the reasons the Community Council felt it would be an appropriate time to commence an Official Plan. Miltonvale Park has been involved in planning on a regional scale through its involvement in the Charlottetown Area Regional Planning Board (CARPB). CARPB developed a set of regional planning guidelines that served as a planning standard for the member municipalities. The Community Council placed one representative on the Board of Directors of CARPB until it was dissolved in the spring of 1988. Although the regional planning board is no longer in existence there are still regional concerns to be addressed.(eg. regional landfill)

2.3 The Goal
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Miltonvale Park has evolved primarily as an rural resource community. In recent years substantial residential and non- residential development has somewhat altered the nature of some parts of the community. With that in mind, the Council and Planning Board have developed the following goal. The Goal of the Community of Miltonvale Park is to continue to be primarily a rural community while allowing properly planned and environmentally sound development to occur in designated areas and to ensure recreational opportunities and institutional facilities are accessible by residents.

3.0 ISSUES AND ANALYSIS
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3.1 Demographic
Miltonvale Park was not a census subdivision in the 1981 census, however, in the 1986 census, Statistics Canada, on the advice of the provincial government began to consider Miltonvale Park and several other significant municipalities as census subdivisions. In the 1986 census, the 1981 population of Miltonvale Park was estimated to be approximately 941 people. Given the fact that the average family size was 3.1 persons in 1981 there were about 304 census families residing in the community. In the 1986 Census, the first year Miltonvale Park was dealt with as a census subdivision, the population was 1080, approximately a 15% increase over a five year period or 3.0% per year. In the 1991 Census, the population was 1105, an increase of approximately 2.3% over a five year period or 0.5% per year. For the 10 year period between 1981 and 1991 the population grew by 164 people or at a growth rate of approximately 1.75% per year. The population density in 1991 was 31.33 people per square kilometer. In 1996, the population of Miltonvale Park is estimated to be at 1202 people. The estimate is based on the 1.75% average growth rate for the preceding 10 years. The majority of the population increase in the community can, in all likelihood, be attributed to the new residential development as household size has decreased significantly in recent years. The increase in population between 1986 and 1991 was far less significant than was the increase for the previous 5 years. If the annual rate of growth continued at 1.75% , the population would reach 1307 people by the year 2006.
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According to the 1991 Census profile, Miltonvale Park population consists mainly of young families with parents in the 25-44 age category, and the children under 19 years old. The percentage of husband- wife families without children is 35% compared 30% in the province. This is likely due to the trend of waiting longer to start families, but also relates to the large number of young adults in the Community and the group referred to as "empty nesters" whose children have grown-up and moved out. This age profile is consistent with most other municipalities on P.E.I. and in Canada located on the outskirts of major centers. The average age of residents is 31.3, which is significantly lower than the province, at 35.4. The average household income in the Community is $40,416, slightly higher than that of the province at $39,179. With respect to education, 34% of the population above 15 years has some sort of post secondary qualifications.

3.2 Land Use
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3.2.1 Residential
A land use survey carried out by MacEachern Associates, a community planning firm, reveals that there are approximately 8650 acres of land in the community. About 524 acres of the community have been developed, of the developed land the majority of it (229 acres) has been utilized as residential (non-farm). When compared to a land use survey carried out by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs in 1988 it reveals about 390 acres of the community have been developed; of the developed land, over half of it (196 acres) has been utilized as residential (non-farm). This represents a 17% increase in residential land use for that 8 year period. Picture Virtually all of the residential development has been single family in nature. According to Statistics Canada, approximately 286 or 67% of the 417 occupied dwelling in the Community are single detached houses. There are also 131 or 33% "Other types of dwelling" (mobile/mini homes) in the Community. These dwellings, together with reasonably low land prices and low taxes enable young families/couples to become home owners. This is evident in the statistic of home ownership, where in 1991, 91% of the dwellings were owner occupied. In contrast, 74% of Islanders and 63% of Canadians own the dwelling in which they live. The average value of the owned dwelling is $67,066. Most of the rest of the other residences in the community are farm homes. Picture During the past 15 years considerable interest has been shown in residential development in Miltonvale Park. The multiple lot subdivision has been the largest recipient of residential development. Most of the interest demonstrated to date has been in the Lower Malpeque Road/ Sleepy Hollow area. In particular, Meadowvale Park, the mobile home park accounts 120 new dwelling units. In recent years the practice of subdividing lots off the fronts of existing parcels (farms) has increased. The Rustico Road and to a lesser extent the Crabbe Road area, and the Loyalist Road area have seen a considerable amount of this type of residential activity. The distribution of housing in Miltonvale Park has been significantly influenced by Part VI Subdivision of Land of the Miltonvale Park Development Bylaw; in particular Sections 40-42. These Sections have limited the size of subdivisions to five (5) lots and required subdivisions of 2-5 lots to have a minimum of 10 chains for each new lot created, or required the developer to build a road to service the lots. That combined with Department of Transportation and Public Works policy requiring road R.O.W.'s to be 66 feet in width and the paved surface to 22 feet wide Miltonvale Park is now included in the Charlottetown Special Planning Area. Inclusion in the CSPA means that the Regulations will limit residential subdivision to 1 lot off any parcel large enough to be subdivided. These regulations supersede the Miltonvale Park Development Bylaws except where the MPDB is more stringent. If a parcel of land has had the maximum number of lots subdivided as permitted by the Development Bylaws, the CSPA Regulations will not allow additional subdivision. The same premise applies to other aspects of the Regulations, that is they apply only if they are more stringent than the Development Bylaws. The CSPA Regulations are only interim however, Department of Provincial Affairs and Attorney General planners expect the new regulations to be similar in nature.
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3.2.2 Rural Resource
Rural Resource land use is clearly the dominant land use in Miltonvale park, of the estimated 8650 acres in the community over 6770 acres are utilized primarily for agriculture. This represents 78% of the entire land base in the community while forestry land occupies almost 550 acres or about 7% of the land base. Virtually all of the forestry land is in the form of small wood lots at the back of farms. Picture The farms in the community are typical of P.E.I., mixed farming operations of about 100 acres in size. According to Statistics Canada there were 41 farm operations in the community in 1986. The breakdown of farm types were as follows: 32 individually owned; 7 partnerships; 1 institutional ; and 1 corporate. In reality, the majority of the land is farmed by fewer than 15 farmers. The amount of farmland in the community has declined in recent years. About 100 acres have been lost to residential development, much of that has been road frontage. The industrial and institutional development mentioned above accounts for the greatest amount of land taken out of agricultural production. However, the residential development poses a much greater threat to agricultural land and the farming community because it is occurring throughout the Community. This type of sprawl development vastly increases the possibility of conflict between the land uses. Picture The CSPA Regulations may slow down this type of development but it will not stop it.

3.2.3 Commercial
Less than 15 acres of land are currently in commercial use in Miltonvale Park. There are no large scale commercial enterprises presently operating in the community. The commercial sector consists mainly of small businesses operating out of private residences and is primarily commercial service in nature. There is no area in the community, planned or otherwise, which has developed as a commercial center. Picture The commercial needs of Miltonvale Park residents are met primarily in the Charlottetown and West Royalty shopping districts. Businesses in Winsloe, Oyster Bed Bridge, and the convenience store on Highway #2 in Miltonvale Park meet the day-to-day convenience shopping and services needs of the residents.
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3.2.4 Institutional
Institutional land uses utilize 60 acres of land in Miltonvale Park representing approximately 0.7 % of the communities land base. Picture There is currently only two examples of institutional land use in Miltonvale Park, both of them in the Sleepy Hollow Area. In the late 1970's the Sleepy Hollow Correctional Center was constructed. The Correctional Center occupies about 46 acres of land or about 77 % of the institutional land in the community. In 1989, the P.E.I. Firemen's Training Center was constructed. The facility includes a fire tower, fire pits, a garage, and classroom facilities. The training center occupies approximately 8 acres of land or about 13 % of the institutional land in the community.

3.2.5 Industrial
Industrial land uses utilize 114 acres of land in Miltonvale Park representing about 1.3 % of the communities land base. The majority of the industrial land is occupied by four principle concerns: Charlottetown Metal Products, Island Sandblasting Inc., P.D. Construction and the Charlottetown and Area Bulk Landfill Site. Charlottetown Metal Products, a metal fabrication company, specializing in brewing equipment, utilizes approximately 27 acres of land or about 30% of the industrial land. Island Sandblasting Inc., an industrial sandblasting service company located in the old Island Brewery Plant, utilizes approximately 5.5 acres or about 6% of the industrial land in the community. The Charlottetown and Area Bulk Landfill Site, located in Sleepy Hollow, consists of approximately 60 acres, this represents just over 60 % of the communities industrial land base. P.D. Construction, a company specializing in moving homes and other large structures is located at the old fertilizer plant. It occupies approximately 4.5 acres or about 5 % of the communities industrial land base. In general, the communities industrial activities are located in the same area, near the intersection of Highway #2 (Malpeque Road) and Highway #248 (Warren Grove Road). There are a few exceptions to that, the most significant is the bulk landfill site in Sleepy Hollow. Picture 3.2.6 Parks and Open Space Miltonvale Park has one community park occupying 6.4 acres of land. The park contains a softball diamond, a children's play area, soccer field, and a small wooded area about 1 acre in size. Picture There is a privately owned equestrian facility on Highways #2 at the bottom of Holl's Hill. The facility is used extensively for both training and competition. According to accepted planning standards, a community should have about 8 acres of parkland and open space for every 1000 residents. The Community has almost enough parkland; however, it is not geographically central which may result in the park being under utilized by residents in the Springvale and North Milton areas of the community. The Community also has about 62 acres of farmer rail lines which the Province has ear marked for a Rails-to-Trails network.

3.3 Transportation
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The Malpeque Road (Highway #2) , a provincially designated arterial highway, is the main highway going through Miltonvale Park. It is the principle east/west route for the movement of people and goods on P.E.I.. For the most part, the highway functions quite well, the only exceptions being some long established residential accesses and new residential accesses which were permitted only by a loop hole which considered all subdivided parcels over 10 acres a farm regardless of the intended use. In March 1993, the Arterial Highway Regulations came into effect. In an effort to protect the efficiency and safety of the arterial highways, the regulations have significantly limited the number and intensity of accesses permitted on the arterial highways. The Rustico Road (Highway #7) , Glasgow Road (Highway #224), the Lower Malpeque Road, and the Warren Grove Road (Highway #248) are provincially designated collector roads. The Rustico Road and the Glasgow Road in concert with the Malpeque Road serve as the primary route between Charlottetown and the P.E.I. National Park, in particular the Cavendish resort area. The Rustico Road has experienced a considerable amount of residential development in recent years and is becoming less efficient and safe with each new access. The Lower Malpeque Road was, until recently, the only collector road in the province which required a highway access permit before a new access will be granted. This provision of the Regulations was recinded. The rest of the roads and streets in the community are deemed to be local. There are no provisions for pedestrian movement throughout the community. During the gathering held to get public input, several people identified the conflict brtween the traffic on Highway #2 and the church on Sundays.

3.4 Municipal Services
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3.4.1 Sanitary Sewer
At the present time, there is no municipal sanitary sewer system in Miltonvale Park. The rural nature of most of the community would suggest that it is unlikely that a sewer system will be needed, certainly, in the foreseeable future. In the Sleepy Hollow - Lower Malpeque Road area, where the density is relatively high and soil conditions make sewage disposal difficult, it is possible that a sanitary sewer system may have to be installed. The user pay policy of the Island Regularities Commission makes it unfeasible for the residents of this area to pay for a system. If a sanitary sewer was required, the only possible option would be to try to purchase services from the Charlottetown Water and Sewer utility. There is one central sewer system in Miltonvale Park. It services all homes in Meadowview Park. Effluent from the system is treated using a waste stabilization lagoon with seasonal draw down.

3.4.2 Water
There is one central water system in Miltonvale Park. Presently, all homes in Meadowvale Park are serviced by a central water system, but the rest of the community utilizes individual wells. In the future, all subdivisions larger than 5 lots may be required to install a central water system for its residents.

3.4.3 Fire Protection
The Community of Miltonvale Park receives fire protection from the North River Fire Department. In general, the community is content with the quality and the price of the service it receives.

3.4.4 Police Protection
The Community of Miltonvale Park receives police protection from the R.C.M.P. based in the former Community of West Royalty. This service is provided free of charge from the Province and at present, there are no other feasible alternatives.

3.4.5 Garbage Collection
The Community of Miltonvale Park presently does not have garbage collection services. It is the responsibility of residents to dispose of their household waste in an environmentally responsible manner. This approach to waste disposal has several problems. For example, many residents do not have the means to transport their garbage to the regional bulk landfill site in Sleepy Hollow. Even if all residents did have means to transport the garbage, it is far less efficient than having a community garbage collection service.

3.4.6 Social and Recreation
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The Community of Miltonvale Park offers no recreational services to its residents. It does however own the community hall in North Milton, which is run by the North Milton Hall Committee, and one park in Sleepy Hollow. There are several social or service groups in Miltonvale Park; the Women's Institute, the Loyal Orange of British America, 4-H, Boy Scouts, and Wolf Cubs .

3.4.7 Fiscal
In 1995, the municipal budget of Miltonvale Park had operating revenues of $46,225. The primary source of operating revenue was property tax, which generated $36,034 or about 78% of total revenue. The other major sources of revenue are the provincial equalization grant $4,349, the playground equipment grant $750 , other grants $450, investment income $1,030, and recreation $3,600. The operating expenditures of Miltonvale Park were approximately $46,997. The major expenditures were fire protection, $20,549 (44%); administration $15,229 (32%); parks and recreation $7,641 (16%); professional services $3,139 (7%); other municipal services $369. The budget showed a deficit of about $772 (1.6%). Miltonvale Park has a strong base of municipal property assessment. In 1990, the total property assessment for Miltonvale Park was $23,769,465 of which $17,848,356 is non-commercial and $5,931,109 is commercial assessment. The estimated total property assessment for 1996 is $33,312,700; $27,431,000 as non-commercial and $5,881,700 as commercial. This represents an approximate 40% increase over 1990. The per capita assessment in Miltonvale Park is approximately $27,714, compared to about $23,774 for the province. The Provincial municipal grant structure is currently undergoing an equalization process. The Provincial municipal grants are based on the provincial per capita assessment and the municipal per capita assessment. If the municipality is below the provincial per capita assessment, they would most likely receive a municipal grant if they are equal to or above provincial per capita assessment, they would not. Provided the municipal tax rate remains at the same level, or increases, the Community should experience an increase in property tax revenue that will, at the least, keep up with inflation. Another option for increasing municipal revenue is to raise the tax rate.

4.0 GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND PLAN ACTION
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The Goal of the Community of Miltonvale Park is to continue to be primarily a rural community while allowing properly planned and environmentally sound residential development to occur in designated areas and to encourage recreational opportunities and institutional facilities for the residents.

4.1 Residential Objective:
It is the objective of the Community Council to maintain the Community's rural atmosphere while offering a choice of residential environments.

Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to discourage ribbon development and to promote development within and adjacent to the existing subdivided areas.
Plan Actions: Residential development will be predominantly in the form of low density subdivisions. The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw will curtail ribbon development and residential sprawl. Infilling within the areas designated Residential will be permitted where environmentally sound. The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw will limit the number of residential lots permitted to be subdivided to five (5) in areas designated Residential and to one (1) in areas designated Rural Resource. For the avoidance of doubt, all parcels subdivided since December 31, 1982 will be counted. Existing residential neighbourhoods which form small clusters in some rural parts of the community will be recognized as isolated rural housing tracts and, for environmental reasons, will not be encouraged to expand.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to encourage a housing mix compatible with adjacent areas.
Plan Actions: Some duplex development will be allowed if: it will not detract from the existing low density neighbourhoods; the lot(s) on which they are to be located have suitable septic disposal capabilities. The Community will prohibit development of multiple family dwellings of more than two units. Permanent occupancy of travel trailers (commonly called recreational vehicles) will be prohibited. In-law suites will be a permitted use subject to the terms of a development agreement with Council. The agreement shall be attached to the deed of the property and shall run with it forever.
The development agreement may address the following:
- who may reside in the unit;
- size of the unit;
- aesthetic qualities of the unit;
- servicing of the unit; and
- other concerns
Council may have with respect to quality of the development or adjacent land uses. Mini/Mobile homes will be permitted to locate on any lot, within a rural resource zone, which has been approved for mobile home use or in a mobile home park.

Policy #3: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to require that central sewer and water services are in place before major residential development is undertaken.
Plan Actions: New residential subdivisions will be approved through use of negotiated agreements between the subdivider and the Council.
The agreements will cover such matters as:
- phasing of construction,
- dedication of land for suitable neighbourhood park use,
- deeding over of streets,
- the construction, design and installation of sewer services,
- payment of fees related to development costs.
Council will evaluate subdivisions periodically to ensure that; as they develop, they are consistent with the most up-to-date federal, provincial and municipal standards. If a subdivision does not meet these standards, the Council shall require the plan of subdivision to be amended to meet the new standards.

Policy #4: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to establish minimum lot sizes larger than those in the established areas of the community. Plan Action: The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw will establish minimum lot sizes for serviced and unserviced lots. Lots sizes will meet or exceeds provincial standards for same.

Policy #5: It shall be a policy of the Community Council not to permit development of existing undersized lots except in accordance with conditions established and updated, from time to time, by the Community Council, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Resources. Plan Action: The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws will establish standards for the development of existing undersized lots.

4.2 Commercial Objective:
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It is the objective of the Community Council to utilize the commercial facilities available in the area and to permit neighbourhood commercial uses in strategic locations and to permit home occupations.

Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council that land will be designated specifically for neighborhood commercial use.
Plan Actions: The Concept for Future Land Use Map will identify strategic locations with potential for neighbourhood commercial uses. The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw will establish permitted commercial uses, set standards for commercial development, but will not zone land for commercial use. If an application for commercial use is made, council will hold a public meeting to give the residents an opportunity to comment on the proposal.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to permit home occupations in dwellings throughout the Community.
Plan Actions: Home occupations will be controlled in such a way as to allow only unobtrusive professional and business services in any residential neighbourhood. Standards for such home occupations and household arts will be established in the Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws and shall address the following:
a) size, number and type of signs;
b) outdoor storage;
c) size of the operation;
d) interior/exterior renovations;
e) parking;
f) commercial vehicles;
g) types of home occupations permitted;
h) number of employees from outside the home;
i) control of obnoxious uses; hours of operation; and
j) other issues which may ensure harmony with adjacent land uses.

4.3 Institutional Objective:
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It is the objective of the Community Council to meet the varied cultural and institutional needs of residents by making provision for establishing, maintaining or supporting necessary facilities and social activities.

Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to make provision to accommodate social and cultural facilities, public and private institutional type facilities such as senior citizens housing, community care facilities, nursing homes, and child care facilities.
Plan Action: Sites which are currently in institutional use will be recognized and designated as institutional lands on the Concept for Future Land Use Map. The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw will specify under which conditions institutional development can take place and zone lands accordingly. Schools, parks and playgrounds, and churches will be permitted in all areas, subject to appropriate site planning and design. Other institutional use proposals will be subject to detailed scrutiny by Council and residents prior to approval.


4.4 Industrial Objective:
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It is the objective of the Community Council to limit industry in the community except that which is of an agricultural nature.

Policy #1: It shall be a policy of Community Council to limit industrial development which is not agricultural in nature to the areas delineated in the Concept for Future Land Use map. (adjacent to the intersection of Highways #2 and #248)

Policy #2: It shall be a policy of Community Council to evaluate the environmental social and fiscal impacts of industrial development proposals using a set of predetermined development criteria. Council will also hold a public meeting and consider the comments of residents and other interested persons when formulating their decision. The Community Council will use a development agreement approach in approving industrial developments. Plan Action: The Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw will not prezone any land not currently used as industrial. When a development agreement is negotiated and signed, Council will rezone enough land for that development.

Policy #3: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to provide the opportunity for farmers to establish broader based operations.
Plan Action: The Community will make provisions in the Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws to allow rural resource based industry.

4.5 Rural Resource Objective:
It is the objective of the Community Council to ensure that the agricultural community maintains its current status and to protect the rural nature of the community.
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Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to protect farmland from non-compatible land use.
Plan Action: Lands outside of the established residential areas will be considered for agricultural priority, including such activities as may be consistent with family farm activities.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to discourage premature subdivision of farms and to encourage an increase in new farming operations.
Plan Action: New farming operations will be permitted anywhere in the community which has been designated as Rural Resource in the Concept for Future Land Use map, under the conditions that any livestock building construction will be located at least 300 feet from any adjacent residential property lines and at least 15 feet from any adjacent agricultural property lines. Council will notify residential property owners within 1,000 feet of a proposed intensive livestock operation and request comments on the development proposal. In the case where a residential subdivision is proposed, intensive livestock operators within 1,000 feet of the proposed development will be notified and comments requested. (See Plan Action for Environment Policy #4)

Policy #3: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to prohibit summer cottage subdivision in the community.
Plan Action: The Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaws will establish conditions to allow single summer cottages on existing farms.

4.6 Transportation Objective:
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It is the objective of the Community Council to establish and maintain a maximum degree of safety on roads in the community.
Policy: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to co-operate with the federal and provincial agencies in planning for transportation modes and facilities. Plan Actions: New access to the Malpeque Road and Lower Malpeque Road will be dealt with pursuant to the Roads Act and Regulations (Arterial Highway Regulations). Access to collector roads will be regulated within acceptable traffic design standards. New street design and upgrading of old streets will conform with accepted traffic design standards. Council will advise Provincial Transportation and Public Works on need for replacement signs on an annual basis. Council will advise Transportation and Public Works on their priority for road maintenance.

4.7 Municipal Services Objective:
It is the objective of the Community Council to work with the Province to develop and maintain the services required by the community to the best of their ability.

Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to ensure the availability of efficient fire, police, garbage collection, and disposal services.
Plan Actions: Fire protection services will be purchased at an annually negotiated rate. Police services will be provided through regular provincial R.C.M.P. services, with Council review and report as necessary. Garbage collection and disposal services will be acquired from the agency that offers the best service at the best rate.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to place emphasis on the efficient use of existing septic systems and to limit the number of individual septic systems required in the future.
Plan Actions: The Community will provide information on the proper maintenance of domestic septic systems. The Community will encourage residents to test their well water annually. The Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaws will require all new subdivision development of more than two lots to be serviced by a central sewerage system.

Policy #3: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to assemble recreational space for the enjoyment of all residents of the community.
Plan Actions: Any person subdividing land will be required to dedicate an area of up to ten percent of the total area of the subdivision or development to the municipality for open space and recreational use. Cash in lieu of land may be required where council decides a dedication of land is inappropriate. Land will be conveyed or cash will be transferred by the developer by agreement at the time of approval by Council. Where development occurs adjacent to water courses, Council may require waterfront land reserves as part of the open space requirements.

4.8 Recreation Objective:
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It is the objective of the Community Council to provide adequate park and recreation programs and facilities to meet the needs of residents.

Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to promote recreational activities within the community and to cooperate with regional recreational associations.
Plan Actions: Assist the regional recreation committee to continue to encourage the volunteer recreation groups that make the recreation programs effective in the region. The Council shall determine the recreation programs it will support and make provisions for them in the recreation budget.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to maintain and improve the existing level of development and maintenance of its recreational facilities.
Plan Action: The Community will continue to encourage the provision of recreation facilities at the local and regional level. Priority attention will be given to the development of recreational facilities to meet the needs of residents. High quality maintenance and upgrading of existing recreational facilities will be ongoing.

Policy #3: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to reserve park and open spaces within residential development sufficient in size and conveniently located to provide for both active and passive use by all segments of the nearby population.
Plan Actions: Any person proposing to subdivide land will be required to dedicate land pursuant to Policy #3 in Section 4.7. Maximum efforts will be made to provide access to areas of prime recreational significance.

4.9 Environment Objective:
It is the objective of the Community Council to ensure that development is consistent with good environment planning policies.
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Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to eliminate existing and potential septic system problems.
Plan Actions: Council will review annual reports on septic system repair and/or replacement. Council will request annual reports on the functioning of treatment facilities such as lagoons or mechanical treatment plants. Septic tank permits from the Province and satisfactory soil testing results will be prerequisites for Council building permits where applicable. Large sized lots will be required where sewage disposal is by septic tank systems.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to take measures to protect and/or improve the quality and quantity of surface and ground water.
Plan Action: All shorefront and drainage channel lands will be arbitrarily defined for protection from pollution and erosion. Council will establish a buffer zone along surface water bodies. Council will initiate reforestation along all water bodies in cooperation with the landowners and the Provincial and Federal governments. The conservation designation on the Concept for Future Land Use will include all lands within 100 feet of all water bodies. The Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaws will prohibit development within 100 feet of all water bodies. Where a subdivision occurs along a water body, Council may require the developer to dedicate a minimum of 50 feet along the water body for a buffer zone. This dedication of land may be considered part of the 10% dedication of open space and recreation land.

Policy #3: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to promote cooperation and communication between farmers and other residents, particularly with reference to airborne pollutants.
Plan Action: Farmlands in all areas of the community will be permitted to sustain all existing farm activities. Extensions of present operations and/or new operations will be allowed to establish under the following conditions: that any livestock building will be at least 300 feet from any adjacent residential property line, and 15 feet from any adjacent agricultural property line. Farmers will be encouraged to notify other residents in the area before spraying any chemicals, weed killers, fertilizers, etc., on their lands, subsequently residents will be asked to do the same. Farmers will be encouraged to use low pressure sprayers for the application of farm chemicals.

Policy #4: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to protect the visual environment.
Plan Action: Residents and homeowners will be required to maintain their own property and urged to participate in any local cleanup and maintenance programs.

Policy #5: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to reduce the threat of future pollution through intelligent use of the natural environment.

Policy #6: Council will inform Provincial Environment officials of any problems concerning septic tank failures, well contaminations, and any other environmental problems.

Policy #7: It shall be a policy of the Community to show leadership in the field of environmental responsibility.
Plan Action: Council will lead by example by requiring all activities and works that the Community is involved in are undertaken using the most up-to-date environmental practices.

4.10 Fiscal Objective:
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It is the objective of the Community Council to provide a wide range of quality community facilities and services to the residents in a fiscally responsible manner.

Policy #1: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to identify medium and long range priorities and to target budget surpluses towards these priorities.
Plan Action: Council will establish its medium and long range priorities based on direction provided by the Community's Official Plan. Once the priorities have been established, Council will allow for the priorities in the budgeting process.

Policy #2: It shall be the policy of the Community Council to use community funds in a manner that will increase their value, i.e. access federal and provincial cost-sharing programs.
Plan Action: Council will identify and access all federal and provincial programs with cost-sharing components that will assist them to meet their objectives.

5.0 ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION
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Future Development in Miltonvale Park As a municipality with an Official Plan, Miltonvale Park has the added responsibility of dealing with and deciding on building and subdivision permits. In order to carry out its responsibilities in implementing a new Official Plan, Council will pass bylaws setting out the standards and requirements for future development in the municipality. Zoning matters will be updated to reflect the policies of the plan and to ensure compatibility among various types of development. Zones will be based on the Concept for Future Land Use map contained in this document. Within each of the defined zones, the Bylaws will set out a standard for development. Permissible uses will be listed and minimum lot sizes and building setbacks will be set out.

5.1. Subdivision of Land
All severance's or subdivisions, whether one lot or multiple lots, will be submitted in a standard application form for council approval. Rules for subdivision will be set out in the Bylaws. New subdivisions in Miltonvale Park will be required to be serviced by central sewage. Until such time as a central sewage system is available, no new subdivisions will be approved. Council will maintain a file describing all lots approved in each zone, and will submit copies of approved subdivision plans to government for information and filing in the registry office. It will also be the policy of Council to submit plans to highways and environment officials in government for technical evaluation and advice as required. Persons applying for subdivision approval will be required to submit a preliminary plan, properly drawn to scale, for approval in principle. Final approvals will be based on the submission of survey plans certified by a qualified P.E.I. land surveyor. Notification of approval will be given by a letter from the Administrator.

5.2 Approval of Construction
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Miltonvale Park Council will require any person undertaking construction to apply for a building permit beforehand, using a standard application form. Exceptions will be ordinary repairs, or the installation of poles, fences under 6 feet high, ditches and landscaping structures. Approval of construction may be given by the Administrator through the use of a written permit and a card which must be displayed at the construction site. The building permit is intended not to interfere with any provincial or federal laws in force, such as fire protection, health and safety, sewage disposal, signage, plumbing and electrical installations, and others. Council will maintain a liaison with provincial officials in the permit-issuing process.

5.3 Programs and Projects
The policies of this Official Plan clearly require certain ongoing actions by Council. This means that Council and its committee structures will undertake to carry out the policies set out in Part 4. A considerable amount of detailed planning will be done in various parts of the community. In summary, project plans will consist of the following:

5.3.1 The Environment
An environmental protection plan will be initiated for the Miltonvale Park area. A Council committee will be made responsible for this work and will act with provincial government officials to produce this plan.

5.3.2 Transportation
An overall phased street layout plan will be prepared for the community. This will serve as a development guide, both to subdividers and to municipal administration in future years.

5.3.3 Municipal Services
An open space and playground plan will be prepared for the urbanized portion of the municipality to serve as a guide to future development and to serve the Council as a guide in annual budget considerations.

5.3.4 Residential Development
A residential development standard will be prepared and adopted to serve as a guideline for builders and developers in the Community.

5.4 Review Activities
In order to maintain public interest in Community development, Council will review its activities under the Official Plan each year in time for the annual meeting. This will include a summary report of building and development compared to the years previous. To keep residents informed, copies of the Miltonvale Park Official Plan will be available from the Administrator at all times. Portions of the Official Plan will be subject to review as circumstances change in the community from time to time. An overall review will be done in approximately 5 years.

5.5 Building and Development Subdivision Applications
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The following general procedures will be used in carrying out the requirements of the Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws:
(a) Applications will be received by the Administrator. If the application is incomplete or lacking plan attachments, the Administrator will promptly advise the applicant of requirements. Any attachment which is larger than photocopy size will be required in 5 copies.
( b) The Administrator will check applications to see that they conform with the Bylaws and will promptly inform the applicant if a permit cannot be issued because the application does not meet the requirements of the Bylaws.
( c) Plans and applications will be referred by the Administrator to government staff in highways engineering, environment protection, fire protection, and community planning for advice and consultation as necessary.
(d) Any application which proves to be routine and straightforward will be dealt with by the Administrator. Applications requiring Council's discretionary consideration will be submitted to Council for a decision at the next monthly meeting.
(e) Immediately after a decision is made to approve or refuse an application, the Administrator will give written notice to the applicant.

5.6 Appeal Procedure
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Any person who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Community Council of Miltonvale Park in the administration of the Official Plan or the Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaws may appeal Council's decision to the P.E.I. Land Use Commission. That person will, in writing, register an appeal within 21 days.

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