The Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings is Launching a Project to Review
the Existing Official Plan and Development Bylaw
On August 18, 2021 the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings will launch their Official Plan and Development Bylaw review process. This will be a year-long process aimed at updating the existing documents to ensure the community is developing efficiently and sustainably, and that the planning documents comply with the Planning Act and other legislative requirements. An Official Plan is a document that describes the long-term vision for the Municipality through objectives and policies. The Development Bylaw is a companion document that sets out the various rules and regulations pertaining to development activities. Together, an Official Plan and Development Bylaw shape our community by determining what types of development can happen there.
In order to ensure the documents are in line with the community’s vision, the Municipality will have various opportunities for residents, community members, and other stakeholders to contribute to the shared vision for the future of Eastern Kings. This community participation will be essential, and over the next year there will be many opportunities to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions, including:
To Stay up to date with the project, please visit our Launch Website at:
www.plan-easternkings.ca
RMEK Website: www.easternkings.ca
RMEK Face Book Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/easternkingspe
Media Contact: Ms. Sonya Martin | cao.rmek@gmail.com
the Existing Official Plan and Development Bylaw
On August 18, 2021 the Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings will launch their Official Plan and Development Bylaw review process. This will be a year-long process aimed at updating the existing documents to ensure the community is developing efficiently and sustainably, and that the planning documents comply with the Planning Act and other legislative requirements. An Official Plan is a document that describes the long-term vision for the Municipality through objectives and policies. The Development Bylaw is a companion document that sets out the various rules and regulations pertaining to development activities. Together, an Official Plan and Development Bylaw shape our community by determining what types of development can happen there.
In order to ensure the documents are in line with the community’s vision, the Municipality will have various opportunities for residents, community members, and other stakeholders to contribute to the shared vision for the future of Eastern Kings. This community participation will be essential, and over the next year there will be many opportunities to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions, including:
- The Initial Engagement Phase will take place August to October and will include a range of online and in-person engagement opportunities. The information collected during this phase will be summarized into an easy-to-read report.
- During the Draft Plan Phase, the planning team will take the information from the previous phase and begin shaping the direction of the new Official Plan. The draft plan will be presented to the public this winter, when there will be another opportunity for the public to provide feedback.
- The planning team will complete the new Official Plan and Development Regulations during the Final Plan Phase, which will take place over Spring 2022. The public will have the opportunity to provide any additional comments or concerns about the new planning documents at a Public Hearing held before Municipal Council.
To Stay up to date with the project, please visit our Launch Website at:
www.plan-easternkings.ca
RMEK Website: www.easternkings.ca
RMEK Face Book Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/easternkingspe
Media Contact: Ms. Sonya Martin | cao.rmek@gmail.com
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Development Permits and Subdivision/
Consolidation Requests: Effective - Friday August 27, 2021, our Development Officer Michael Olubiyi - will be in the office every FRIDAY from 10AM to 3PM. He can be reached via email, at: developmentofficer.rmek@gmail.com OR call the Council Office at 902-357-2894 to make an appointment or leave a message. You can also mail your paperwork to the Council Office. Applications for either development or subdivision/consolidation can be found on this website under the Development page. |
Municipal Office Opening:
Effective immediately, the Council Office for the Municipality will be open with regular hours of: 9AM to 4PM on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Measures are in place to adhere to the requirements of the Chief Public Health Officer. We ask that you respect the social distancing and hand sanitizing rules. |
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The Council is pleased to announce that, effective April 21, 2020, the Municipal Emergency Coordinator for Eastern Kings is Isobel Fitzpatrick. Isobel comes to us after a successful career in policing and a strong skillset in terms of training; her work experience in the area of Emergency Management and her desire to contribute to her Community bode well for her success in this role.
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The Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings is the most eastern municipality in Prince Edward Island, located within the Points East Coastal Drive. The Municipality was incorporated in 1974 and has a population of approximately 700 permanent residents; in the summertime, it grows rapidly as our summer residents flock to their cottages and homes. Within the area from Red Point, to East Point, down the North Side to Bull Creek Road and all points in between, you will find farmland, a fishing harbour, a lighthouse built in 1867, a railway station, fabulous beaches, campgrounds, churches, many businesses and some of the greatest people you could ever hope to meet.
Eastern Kings is governed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) of 2017 and operates with a Mayor and six Councillors; the current Mayor and Council were elected in November of 2018 and the next election will take place in 2022. Under the MGA, the Council is responsible for: municipal planning services, including an official plan and bylaws; emergency measures planning; and fire protection, which it purchases from the Eastern Kings Fire Department.
The Council employs a Chief Administrative Officer who is responsible for the day to day running of the Municipality and works out of the Council Office on Munn's Road. The Municipal Office is open every Tuesday and Friday from 0900 to 1600. Municipal Council meetings are held on a monthly basis (second Tuesday) and all residents are welcome to attend.
Eastern Kings is a wonderful place in the world to live, work and play. Whether you are here year round, in the summer, or visiting, we hope that you will find the information on this website useful. If you have any comments on what you see (or don't see) here, please do not hesitate to contact the Council via our Contact page.
Eastern Kings is governed under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) of 2017 and operates with a Mayor and six Councillors; the current Mayor and Council were elected in November of 2018 and the next election will take place in 2022. Under the MGA, the Council is responsible for: municipal planning services, including an official plan and bylaws; emergency measures planning; and fire protection, which it purchases from the Eastern Kings Fire Department.
The Council employs a Chief Administrative Officer who is responsible for the day to day running of the Municipality and works out of the Council Office on Munn's Road. The Municipal Office is open every Tuesday and Friday from 0900 to 1600. Municipal Council meetings are held on a monthly basis (second Tuesday) and all residents are welcome to attend.
Eastern Kings is a wonderful place in the world to live, work and play. Whether you are here year round, in the summer, or visiting, we hope that you will find the information on this website useful. If you have any comments on what you see (or don't see) here, please do not hesitate to contact the Council via our Contact page.
