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1. What is redistricting?

Redistricting or rezoning is the process of changing the land use district that applies to a particular parcel of land. By changing a parcel’s zoning it changes what is allowed to happen on a property. 

2. Why would I need to redistrict?

Land use districts for properties specify the: 

• Purpose of the land 
• Permitted and discretionary uses of the land 
• General regulations which include minimum parcel size and setbacks, maximum building heights, number of dwellings, etc.  

If a land use is not listed in a zoning district, landowners may have the option to redistrict a portion or the entire parcel to another district where such uses are listed. Multiple zoning districts can exist within a quarter section.  

3. What is the redistricting process?

Once the completed application and payment have been received, the application is reviewed by the Planning and Development Department. Then the application is referred to various government agencies, adjacent municipalities and internally for review and comment. Once all referrals have been received, a Public Hearing date is scheduled, advertised for two consecutive weeks and adjacent landowners are notified of the Hearing. The application is presented to Council for redistricting approval or denial.  

4. What is the cost?

The application fee for redistricting is $800.00 

5. Who approves redistricting?

All redistricting applications are approved by County Council via the Public Hearing process.  

6. What is the timeline for approval?

The average redistricting application takes 2-3 months for final approval.  

7. What information do I need to provide on the application?

Applicant must provide the following information: 

• Completed application form, which includes the intent and reasoning for redistricting  
• Aerial map of area to be redistricted  
• Landowner(s) signatures 
• Application fee 

8. Can I subdivide after redistricting?

• More intense subdivision and development proposals will require an Area Structure Plan to be submitted and approved prior to land redistricting. 
• Additional studies, testing and approvals to determine the suitability of the subject lands for development may also be required and shall be the responsibility of the developer. These may include Environmental Impact Assessments, Geotechnical Reports, Engineering Reports, Hydrogeological Assessments, etc.