Subdivisions
What's Being Proposed?
A major element of the proposed update is the removal of the option for landowners to create more than one residential parcel from agricultural quarter sections without an outline plan or Area Structure Plan (ASP).
In recent years, public input on the MDP has shown a mix of views:
Some residents have asked for more flexible rules, including more parcels, varied parcel sizes, and different uses.
Others have expressed concern about increasing the division of agricultural land and the long‑term impacts on rural character.
Council’s priority is to preserve agricultural land and maintain the County’s rural character. In line with this direction, the proposed amendments tighten subdivision allowances and strengthen policies that protect agricultural areas from further subdivision.