Langham

This Economic Development Strategy for the Town of Langham outlines a long-term roadmap for growth and sustainability. The plan is structured around four key priorities: Business Retention, Business Attraction, Marketing Langham, and Population Attraction. It aims to foster economic prosperity by supporting local businesses, attracting new enterprises, enhancing the town's appeal, and managing population growth. The strategy also integrates an Infrastructure Master Plan to ensure adequate servicing for anticipated development over a 25-year horizon, with a focus on financially sustainable growth through development charges and strategic infrastructure improvements.

This bylaw amends Bylaw No. 2011-09, also known as the Official Community Plan, by replacing Map 1, the Future Land Use Concept, with a new version. The amendment comes into effect upon approval by the Minister of Government Relations.

The bylaw pertains to borrowing $1,948,100.00 by way of debentures to finance the town's share of a new wastewater treatment facility. The debentures will bear interest at 3.10% per annum, payable yearly, with coupons attached for principal and interest payments. The debentures are dated November 1, 2017, with coupons maturing from November 1, 2018, to November 1, 2027. An annual sum of $229,543.77 will be raised for debt and interest payments, primarily from utility revenues.

The bylaw sets remuneration rates for the members and secretary of the Development Appeals Board. Appointed members receive $50.00 per attended meeting, and the secretary receives $100.00 per attended meeting. Bylaw No. 1999-05 is repealed.

The Official Community Plan 2042 for the Town of Langham outlines the town's goals, objectives, and policies for sustainable land use, economic development, public works, hazard land management, and environmental protection over the next 25 years. It prioritizes community values such as a sense of community, transparency, housing affordability, small-town character, and environmental stewardship. The plan focuses on directing growth towards various land use activities, protecting the small-town atmosphere, promoting sustainable development, encouraging compatible business development, and redeveloping lands with existing infrastructure. It also emphasizes partnerships for economic development and marketing the town as a safe, walkable, and affordable community.