Update from February 2024:

The MD has now undertaken work to review both its Municipal Development Plan (2012) and Land Use Bylaw (2021-17).

Please visit the Building & Development section to take part in the related surveys (ending September 1, 2024), and to review a summary of the main discussion points for Open Houses scheduled for September 9, 18 and 19, 2024.

The MD invites and encourages public input and feedback on these statutory discussion points especially at the planned open houses.

Original article posted February 9, 2023:

In the wake of recent controversy surrounding Thorhild County’s proposed land use bylaw revisions, speculation has been circulating on social media channels that the MD plans to follow a similar path. Such speculation is not based in truth.

Land use bylaws are generally rewritten every five to ten years to ensure local planning legislation reflects the development realities of the day. The MD’s land use bylaw was updated in 2021. While this bylaw has been amended each time Council approved land zoning changes as requested by property owners (and only after community consultation via public hearings), the land use bylaw in its existing form is applicable and meets current needs. Visit the Building & Development section to review our land use bylaw and other important statutory documents.

Through this statement the MD seeks to alleviate any concern and eliminate any baseless speculation that may be circulating in the community. Please feel free to share this message as you see fit.