

A Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is a non-statutory plan under the Municipal Government Act (MGA). The LUB provides a foundation for the Town to achieve the orderly development of lands and for that purpose among other things.
A Land Use Bylaw is made up of text and maps; the texts sets out regulations for each land use district (zone) & regulations and the maps show what land use district (zone) applies to each parcel of land.
In accordance with Section 640.1 of the Municipal Government Act, a Land Use Bylaw may prohibit or regulate and control the use and development of land and buildings in a municipality.
In accordance with Section 640.2 of the Municipal Government Act, a Land Use Bylaw MUST include the following:
Bylaw # | Descriptions | Type of Amendment | Status |
*now outdated, see office consolidation above |
Land Use Bylaw | n/a | Final Readings passed on April 6, 2021 |
Bylaw 2021-10 | E 1/2 of NW 3-58-9-W4M containing +/- 20 acres be rezoned from CUD to C2 |
Map | Final Readings passed on June 14, 2021 |
Bylaw 2021-11 |
-Deleting and replacing Section 4.23: Relocation of Buildings -Changing "Oilfield Support Services" Use from (-) not allowed to Discretionary Use (D) in the Industrial District (M) |
Text | Final Readings passed on July 26, 2021 |
Bylaw 2021-13 |
-Changing "Drive-In Business" & "Drive-In Restaurant" use from Discretionary Use (D) to Permitted Use (P) in the General Commercial District (C2) |
Text | Final Readings passed on December 13, 2021 |
Bylaw 2022-03 |
Repeal and Replace Section 6.3: Electronic Signs |
Text | Final Readings passed on March 28, 2022 |
Bylaw 2022-08 |
-to add a new use & definition called “Social Care Housing”, |
Text | Final Readings passed on July 26, 2022 |
Bylaw 2022-10 |
To remove Section 5.42: In-Law Suites |
Text |
Final Readings passed on October 24, 2022 |
Bylaw 2022-11 |
To change the text surrounding the placement of seacans. Zones affected: R2, CUD, C1, C2, M, P. |
Text |
Final Readings passed on October 24, 2022 |
Bylaw 2023-03 |
To change the text surrounding secondary suites. |
Text |
Final Readings passed on April 24, 2023 |
Bylaw 2023-07 |
Parcel A, Plan 2701HW/Pt. of SW 9-58-9-W4M containing +/- 2.71 acres be rezoned from CUD to M |
Map |
Final Readings passed on October 10, 2023 |
Bylaw 2023-09 |
Land Use Bylaw text amendments: -Development Authority powers |
Text |
Final Readings passed on November 13, 2023 |
Bylaw 2023-10 |
-Proposed Supportive Living Facility definition change |
Text |
Final Readings passed on January 8, 2024 |
Proposed Bylaw 2024-01 (2nd reading: defeated) |
-Proposed Supportive Living Facility Rezoning application at 5130-45 Avenue (Developer: Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre Society) |
Map |
First Reading passed on January 22, 2024
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Consolidated Office Copy of LUB (outdated) |
March 2024 |
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Bylaw 2024-10 |
Land Use Bylaw 2021-04 (Text Amendments) to amend the Institutional District (I) to allow Electronic Signs from Not Allowed to Permitted Use |
Text |
Final Readings passed on September 9, 2024 |
2025-02 |
Text Amendments to Section 6.1: Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit (specifically election signs) |
Text |
February 24, 2025 |
2025-06 |
Land Use Bylaw 2021-04 (Map Amendment) – Lot 6 and East ½ of Lot 7, Block 13, Plan 31AI from C2 to R2 / 5124-51 Avenue |
Map |
June 9, 2025 |
2025-09 |
Land Use Bylaw 2021-04 (Map Amendment) – Lot 11 & 12, Block 10, Plan 957MC from R2 to C1 / 4734-48 Avenue |
Map |
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Consolidated Office Copy of LUB (see above) |
August 2025 |
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History of the Town's Land Use Bylaw:
Each time a new Land Use Bylaw is adopted, the previous document (& amendments) in effect are rescinded.
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Land Use Bylaw, please contact Planning & Legislative Services Department at 780-645-1770.
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