Land Use Bylaw update
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Leduc County is a community that is always evolving and changing. With continued growth and development happening throughout the municipality, it is important we have a land use bylaw that meets the needs of our residents and the business community.
The county is undertaking a full review and update of our current Land Use Bylaw, which was adopted by council in 2008. This review will:
- Align the Land Use Bylaw with the county’s long-term direction from the Municipal Development Plan;
- Align the Land Use Bylaw with regional and provincial policies, regulations and legislation that have come into effect since the bylaw was last updated;
- Ensure that the bylaw is transparent, consistent and easy to read; and
- Meet the needs of the community for the next 10 to 15 years.
Because of the complexity and size of this project, the review and update will be done in segments over three years. A final draft of the updated Land Use Bylaw is expected to be adopted in early 2023.
| What is a land use bylaw? |
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All municipalities in Alberta are required to have a land use bylaw. This bylaw is the primary tool used to regulate land use and development, and allows the county to issue development permits. Leduc County's Land Use Bylaw divides the municipality into districts, which primarily set rules for where development can happen, what types of development are permitted and what kind of activities can happen in the building or on the land. Districts can also include regulations about building appearance and design, landscaping, the height, size and location of buildings, parking, loading, fences or walls, signs and lighting. Having these standards contributes to healthy, safe, functional and appealing communities, and ensures that the location and forms of physical development within the community are compatible with each other. For example, having a house next to a park is a good idea, but having a house next to an industrial manufacturing plant is not a very good idea! |
| Why is Leduc County updating its bylaw? |
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We need a land use bylaw that meets the needs of the municipality, our residents and the business community for the next 10 to 15 years. Now that the county has completed the update to our Municipal Development Plan (MDP)[2019], the Land Use Bylaw needs to be revised to make sure it aligns with the long-term direction of the MDP and other policies, regulations and legislation. To reach our goal of having a bylaw that is consistent, transparent and easy to understand, we want to review the existing bylaw to identify what's working and what's not. Once we understand the issues that need to be addressed, we can get to work on updating the bylaw. |
| What is the public's role in this project? |
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Public participation plays an important role in this project. We need help from the public to identify community land use and development needs, aspirations, concerns and issues in addition to providing input on further public participation opportunities. |
Leduc County's current Land Use Bylaw
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