Area Structure Plans

What is an Area Structure Plan (ASP)?

An Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a statutory document which provides land use policies for a specific area within the municipality. It is adopted by bylaw.

An ASP is prepared in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA), which states:

• There must be a public consultation process and
• Mandates specific information to be included in the plan

What is included in an ASP?

Area Structure Plans (but are not limited to):

• Lot design and configuration
• Population and/or developed densities
• Proposed open space(s) and dedicated lands
• Transportation networks
• Landscaping
• Water and wastewater servicing strategies
• Compatible land uses
• Development and architectural guidelines
• Utilities
• Environmental concerns/constraints

Area Structure Plans also address:

• The sequence of development proposed for the area
• The land uses proposed for the area
• The density of population proposed for the area
• The general location of major transportation routes and public utilities, and
• Any other matters considered necessary by Council

What is the purpose of an ASP?

An Area Structure Plan:

• Provides information to a potential developer regarding the amount and type of development that may be considered appropriate within the plan.
• Provides landowners within the plan area with information on the amount and type of development that may be permitted within a plan area.
• Provides guidance for Council when making decisions on development proposals for specific parcels of land

Who is involved in completing an ASP?

ASPs are directed by Steering Committees (that ensure public participation) and County (or contracted) Resource Personnel as follows:

Steering Committees (SC) have seven members including:

• One community representative
• Three public members at large
• The County Councillor representing the ASP Area
• Two additional appointed County Councillors
• A call for public members is advertised prior to the establishment of the Steering Committee

County Resource Personnel include:

• Two Technical Officers appointed by the Director of Development and Community Services
• One Technical Officer appointment by the Director of Operational Services

What is involved in the ASP Process?

The ASP process is designed to ensure input and feedback from all affected stakeholders. For a review of the ASP process, please click here.

Cooperation with Urban Municipalities

There are several progressive initiatives underway to ensure a cooperative and interactive process for communication and negotiation of mutual development, growth and community issues between Mountain View County and the five urban communities contained in our development area. For a review of Current intermunicipal development strategies, click here.