10.1 Servicing Standards

Principle

Facilitate the logical, efficient, and sustainable provision of essential infrastructure to all areas of St. Albert.

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Essential infrastructure seamlessly links residents and businesses with the services that they rely on. As the city grows, strategic infrastructure investment will be needed to extend servicing connections to developing areas and to upgrade and adapt systems in existing Neighbourhoods. The following policies guide the provision of essential infrastructure and enable innovative solutions that meet servicing needs for properties with a broad range of uses.

Policies

10.1.1.

Require new urban development to be serviced with municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as shallow utilities, as determined necessary by utility providers, in consultation with the City. Limited exceptions to policy 10.1.1 may be considered at the sole discretion of the City for certain recreation and industrial uses not requiring potable water and wastewater services or where on-site servicing is deemed appropriate by the City.

10.1.2.

Require the provision, maintenance, alignment, and capacity of servicing infrastructure, including water distribution and water mains, as well as wastewater and stormwater mains and trunks within development, to conform with City standards and be confirmed through approved servicing studies and plans.

10.1.3.

Update servicing standards, including stormwater management standards, to account for ongoing climate change impacts.

10.1.4.

Evaluate proposed alternative servicing standards for municipal infrastructure, where energy efficiency, life-cycle costs, feasibility, and demonstrated need have been addressed.

10.1.5.

Encourage development that incorporates sustainable and innovative technologies, servicing practices, and design standards, thereby increasing energy and water efficiency and effectiveness and resiliency while reducing environmental impacts.