The County of Wetaskiwin is pleased to announce that the draft of the new Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is now available for public review and feedback. The Land Use Bylaw is the regulatory framework that guides how land is developed and used within the County, ensuring sustainable growth and protecting community values.
Over the past year, the County has gathered input through surveys, workshops, and open houses to understand community needs and potential changes to the Land Use Bylaw. Feedback has been summarized in the "What We Heard Report," available on the County's Land Use Bylaw Review Webpage.
“Our biggest project this year has been the update to our Land Use Bylaw,” said Reeve Josh Bishop. “We toured the County and held open houses to gather your feedback, which has played a key role in shaping the draft Bylaw. The draft is now available for review on our website. This is your chance to let us know if we have struck the right balance. We have worked to simplify regulations while protecting the rights and quality of life for everyone in our community.”
Key Proposed Changes:
- District Simplification: Reducing the number of land use districts from over 30 to 10.
- Additional Dwelling Units: Allowing up to 2 dwellings per lot.
- Recreational Units (RUs): Streamlining regulations for storage and use on private property.
- Home-Based Businesses: Reducing the number of categories and easing permit requirements for minor home occupations.
- Clearer Decision Criteria: Adding evaluation guidelines for discretionary uses and variances.
Next Steps
Initial public input on the draft Land Use Bylaw will be accepted until November 13, 2024. The feedback will be reviewed by the Project Team and any recommended changes will be presented to Council at their meeting on November 26, 2024. At this Meeting, Council will also consider setting a date for a Public Hearing, tentatively scheduled for December 17, 2024.
To view the draft Land Use Bylaw and provide your feedback, visit the County’s Land Use Bylaw Review Webpage at: www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca/lub-review. For any questions, please contact the Project Team at LUB Review email.