The Municipal Development Plan

The Municipal Development Plan could influence your plans for subdivision and development within the Town of Nanton.

A Municipal Development Plan is a statutory document identified by the Municipal Government Act.  It requires municipalities to provide policies in order to guide, promote and administer land use and development within the municipality on a broad range of issues. 

If your plans are in conflict with the Municipal Development Plan, you can request that an amendment be considered by Council.

A copy of the 2009 Municipal Development Plan can be viewed at the Town Office during regular business hours. 

You may also click here to view the MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN document.

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Applications to subdivide property within the Town of Nanton are handled through the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC). 

To apply for subdivision, the following will be required:

• a completed form

• a complete diagram of the proposal including all dimensions

• the applicable fee

• a surveyor’s sketch of the structures, if any development exists on the site

• a recent certificate of title (within the last 30 days)

Applications forms are available online at the ORRSC website or at the Town of Nanton Office.

Once a completed application is received, the steps of approval include:

1. Circulating the application to adjacent landowners, the Town, the school board and various agencies and government departments for their feedback.

2. Reviewing and evaluating the application with regard to legislative requirements and other planning issues.

3. Forwarding the information to the Municipal Planning Commission of the Town of Nanton for a decision to approve, approve with conditions or refuse.  A decision is required within 60 days of receipt of application, unless an extension is granted by the applicant.  Applicants are notified of the decision in writing.

4. An applicant, government department or school board may file an appeal within 19 days of the date on the letter giving notice of the decision.

If the application is approved, documents prepared for the applicant normally by a surveyor or lawyer for the Land Titles Office are provided to ORRSC for review and endorsement.  A subdivision cannot be finalized until all conditions, if any, on the approval are met, and all outstanding charges, such as municipal taxes, are paid. 

Conditions of approval may require the applicant to enter into a development agreement with the Town which can include installation or payment of services and/or access to the property.   The landowner may also have to provide easements or school/municipal reserve.

A Developer may be required to install and construct certain Municipal Improvements and services as a condition of a development permit or subdivision approval.  The obligations of a Developer regarding such installation and construction is addressed in the form of a Development Agreement between the Town and the Developer.

 Such Improvements may include water system services, sanitary sewer system services, storm water drainage, roads and sidewalks.  Upon completion of the Improvements, the Town inspects and accepts the Municipal Improvements; after which, the Town becomes the owner of the Municipal Improvements and becomes responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Municipal Improvements.

 This policy sets out the Town’s processes and obligations regarding the installation, construction, maintenance and acceptance of the Municipal Improvements undertaken by a Developer.  It is advised that Developers meet with, prior to application for subdivision or development, the Planning and Development Officer to discuss the requirements of the Development Agreement, Standards and Design Guidelines for subdivisions, off-site levies and applicable land use documents.

Town of Nanton Municipal Improvements Policy

OFF-SITE LEVY BYLAW 1223/10

 In accordance with the Municipal Government Act and Alberta Regulations 48/2004 with regard to off-site levy bylaws, consultation with the affected landowners and developers is a necessary and important step prior to adoption.  An off-site levy helps to fund new or expanded facilities required for, or impacted by, growth and development within a community.   Levies will be adopted as per the attached Bylaw #1223/10.  This bylaw received first reading on April 5, 2010.  Before second and third readings are considered, a public hearing will be advertised for two consecutive weeks. 

 If you are considering subdivision or development of your property at some point, the off-site levy cost per hectare will be $81,642 for 2010, with annual rate adjustment to track inflation at an estimated +2.1% per year.  These costs include six priority projects that have been identified in the Town of Nanton Infrastructure Master Plan as being necessary to support growth.  A breakdown of the projects is attached as Table 2 of the Associated Engineering Memo which is attached at the end of the document with Bylaw #1223/10.

 This bylaw will be periodically reviewed and updated as new information and servicing needs of the community are analyzed.  These levies can only be collected once per property and funds must be used by the Town for the intended purpose.  All future servicing requirements and costs for municipal and shallow utility services, such as water, sewer, storm water, roadways, power, gas, phone and cable, to your property, will be your responsibility as a developer.

 Should you have any questions, concerns or comments, please provide them in writing or via e-mail, to the Planning and Development Officer at, or the Chief Administrative Officer at, together with your contact information, so that we may respond to you as quickly as possible.

	Town of Nanton Off Site Levy Bylaw #1223
	Off Site Levies - FAQ's

More information about the subdivision process, including fees, can be obtained by contacting:

Oldman River Regional Services Commission

3105-16th Avenue North

Lethbridge, AB  T1H 5E8

Telephone: (403) 329-1344

Fax: (403) 327-6847

orrsc@telus.net

http://www.orrsc.com

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 Westview Phase III

Single Family lots starting in the low $60,000's

Walkout* potential lots for under $120,000.

Established in 1907, Nanton is a community rich in character and small town values.  Residents enjoy a peaceful living environment with affordable housing, K-12 schools, a modern recreation centre, 18-hole golf course and a thriving service and commercial sector. 

Now available - Phase III of its Westview subdivision with 85 fully serviced large lots - ready for construction.  These lots are now being sold exclusively through local Nanton realtors:

Lively Realty Ltd. (403) 646 - 2910

Coldwell Banker Willow Creek Realty (403) 646 - 5606

 (Prices subject to change without notice and do not include 5% GST.)
 * Builder to determine if lot is suitable for walkout style basement.

 For more details: Contact Georgina Sharpe, Development Officer, Tel: 403-646-2029;
Fax: 403-646-2653; email: develop@town.nanton.ab.ca

	Westview Phase III Lot Prices (1.5MB)
	Westview Phase III A map
	Westview Phase III B map
	Town of Nanton Purchase Agreement for WV III
	WV III Terms of Sales
	WV III Architectural Controls

Commercial and Industrial Land

Undeveloped partially serviced or unserviced commercial and industrial properties may be available through private sale or through realtors found in the business listing.  The Planning and Development Officer may be able to assist in identifying potential properties suited to your needs.

INDUSTRIAL Lots Now For Sale!

 In 2005, the Town of Nanton purchased several acres of land from Canadian Pacific Railway between Highway #2 northbound and 19^th Avenue, in the Town’s industrial area. These lands have now been subdivided, and will be serviced for water and sewer by the Town; the following seven (7) separate lots, suitable for industrial development.

 Offers will be accepted at the Town Office, 1907 – 21^st Avenue, P.O. Box 609 Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0, attention: Mary Robley, CAO.

The following sales procedure applies to these lots:

• All offers must be made in writing on the Town adopted Industrial Purchase Agreement (see attachment below), and be accompanied by a $10,000.00 deposit.

• Purchase price for each lot will be calculated at $140,000.00 per acre (+GST).

• Conditions of sale may include Purchasers undertaking Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and Geotechnical Investigation - to be completed within a period of 60 days and/or the Purchaser acquiring Financing - to be completed within a period of 30 days.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 For details: Contact Georgina Sharpe, Development Officer, Tel: 403-646-2029; Fax: 403-646-2653; email: develop@town.nanton.ab.ca

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