Background and Community Input
Proposed MDP and LUB amendments
We’re in the final stages of making important amendments to the MD’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP), Land Use Bylaw (LUB) and supporting documents.
Acting within the bounds and obligations of the Municipal Government Act, the MD is tasked with ensuring its guiding land use documents are well-aligned, reflective of all landowner priorities, and inclusive of both existing challenges and future opportunities related to land use planning and growth management.
This challenging balancing act requires the MD to consider existing bylaws, landowner rights and the enjoyment of personal property while adhering to current legislation across different levels of government, particularly the Government of Alberta.
To help ensure a meaningful, community-influenced outcome, MD leadership is leveraging the insights and expertise of diverse stakeholders — from land use planning experts and elected officials to landowners, small business owners, commercial/industry entities, and the public at large.
“When our statutory documents reflect present-day realities, we’re better equipped to make good decisions. In addition to strengthening our planning & development framework, some of the proposed updates will also help make our communities safer. It gives us a better set of tools to assist residents during large-scale emergencies.”
The public consultation process to date has elicited a substantial amount of feedback on the contemplated land use planning amendments. The MD thanks everyone who has taken the time to provide their input thus far, and will continue to ensure that community voices are heard on this important initiative.
Supporting Documentation
Landowners, developers and other interested parties may wish to review the existing Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw and Animal Control Bylaw documents, as they are referenced throughout proposed LUB/MDP/ACB amendments.
Proposed Legislation
Legacy Legislation
Overview of Proposed LUB/MDP Amendments
The overarching goal with this project is to align the MD's land use planning legislation with present-day growth management realities. Roughly a third of the updates focus on aligning the LUB and MDP documents with one another, trimming redundant or irrelevant language, updating geographic & legislative data points, and broadening references to third-party documents and governing bodies historically prone to frequent name changes.
The contemplated LUB/MDP amendments continue to evolve based on public input, legislative precedents, and the deliberations of Council and Administration. As such, some of the proposed amendments may have changed or become less relevant since the project began in 2024.
What We Heard
Public survey responses to proposed land use legislation amendments
The MD held a series of well-attended open house sessions in the fall of 2024, allowing attendees to weigh in on contemplated optional amendments to local land use regulations.
These sessions, hosted at the Widewater, Flatbush, and Smith community complexes, were designed to communicate the key options, foster dialogue, and gather essential public input on the proposed updates.
Review the Public Survey Results
Two public opinion surveys were conducted in September 2024 to collect constructive community feedback on proposed amendments. The first survey addressed key proposed revisions to the legacy LUB and MDP documents, and the second focused on the animal/livestock aspects of the LUB.
Evolving Project Parameters
Public feedback to date has been carefully weighed against internal/external technical insights, legislative requirements, and Council's strategic objectives. Accordingly, certain revisions proposed in mid-2024 have been revisited and adjusted.
The public feedback received from both surveys has been compiled into a summary document. Click below to view and download the public survey results in PDF format.
Council and Administration have undertaken a thorough review of all feedback received through the community engagement activities to date. This review includes: a detailed analysis of online survey submissions; public input and survey submissions at the open houses; and stakeholder correspondence through various channels such as email and telephone.
he MD will share details on the current state of proposed LUB/MDP revisions in the near future.
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