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Rimbey is an active center for the agricultural and oil field industry. Rimbey is ideally located between Red Deer and Edmonton and has a trading area of about 15,000 population. Highways 53 and 20 with several secondary roads leading to Rimbey and the Highway 2 corridor just 30 minutes away. The population of Rimbey (~2500) provides both a ready market and a stable labour supply. Rimbey has over 100 businesses to serve your every need.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
To accommodate new development, there is an ample supply of residential lots available. Even with its proximity to larger centers, land prices have remained reasonable and affordable. The town continues to progress with total live property tax assessments in excess of 230,000,000. Development permits issued for 2008 exceeded 12.9 million with 24 new housing starts making Rimbey one of the fastest growing communities in Alberta.
 Bylaw 888-13 Revised Brix Dev. Phase 1 Zoning
Bylaw 886-13 Revised Brix Area Structure Plan
Bylaw 884/13 Johnson Estates Area Structure Plan
Town of Rimbey Summary of Planning Policies as per MGA 638.2
Current as of November 26, 2019
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Policy #
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Title
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Date Effective
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Summary
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0113
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Public Participation Policy
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May 22, 2018
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The Public Participation Policy has been developed to recognize the value of public participation and create opportunities for meaningful public participation in decisions that directly impact the public.
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1011
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TCA – Contributed Assets
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February 10, 2009
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Determines that asset valuation date of contributed assets which have been transferred or donated to the Town of Rimbey by another entity.
(See MDP Part 7, MDP Part 8)
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3205
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Servicing Unserviced Lots for Water & Sewer
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August 12, 1987
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To ensure that provision of water & sewer services to previously unserviced lots be done at no expense to the Town.
(See LUB 4.3, LUB 4.7, MDP Part 7, MDP Part 8, Policy 3207, Policy 3208)
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3207
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Blockages & Breaks on Water & Sewer Lines
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January 23, 2017
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To provide guidelines for repair of service lines.
(See LUB 4.3, LUB 4.7, MDP Part 7, MDP Part 8, Policy 3207, Policy 3208)
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3208
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Water Curbstops
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January 23, 2017
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To provide guidance to staff and residents on location and maintenance of water shut-off valves.
(See LUB 4.3, LUB 4.7, Policy 3205, Policy 3207)
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6001
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Compliance Certificate Policy
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January 23, 2017
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Provide a consistent policy whereby requests for Compliance Certificates are received and processed.
(See LUB 2.2, LUB 8.1)
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6101
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Addressing – Town of Rimbey
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October 29, 1986
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To ensure consistency in addressing new subdivisions in the Town of Rimbey.
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6102
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Signs on Town Owned Property
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September 25, 2018
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The purpose of this policy is the display of advertisement signage on Town property. The goal is to ensure signage displaying advertising materials located on Town property provide a safe, welcoming and respectful message while respecting the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
(See LUB 11.5)
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6601
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Business Development Incentive Grant Program
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September 12, 2011
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Development incentive to encourage business growth within the community.
(See MDP Part 11)
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6602
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Development Contributions Policy
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September 12, 2011
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The Town may provide contributions to development projects that will notably increase the Town tax base and provide viable long-term employment opportunities within the Town.
(See MDP Part 11)
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6603
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Fire Hydrant Development Policy
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September 12, 2011
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Policy which ensures fire protection throughout the Town of Rimbey. Deals with cost sharing and guidelines for hydrant installation.
(See LUB 8.11, MDP Part 8)
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6605
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Demolition Policy
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November 26, 2019
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To encourage demolition of derict buildings
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6606
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Residential Spec Built Homes Policy
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November 12, 2019
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To encourage building of residential properties in the Town of Rimbey.
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Notice of Discretionary Development Permits Approved
The Town of Rimbey Land-Use Bylaw provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision of the Development Officer may appeal by serving written notice to the Town of Rimbey within twenty-one (21) days after notice of the decision is given.
An appeal fee of $250.00 must be submitted and is non-refundable. Appeals may be sent to the following address:
Town of Rimbey
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Box 350
Rimbey, AB T0C 2J0
Or by email:
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, or by fax: 403-843-6599.
Design Standards
2008 Design Standards
Municipal Development Plan
910 15 Municipal Development Plan
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
Future development in recreation will be planned and strategized around the findings in the 2013 Recreation Master Plan.
Recreation Master Plan
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Central Alberta Economic Indicators 2015
Town of Rimbey Economic Indicators 2015
Rimbey 2014 Economic Indicator Report
Rimbey 2013 Economic Indicator Report
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