Planning Hearings and Notices

Public hearings are an opportunity for Council to hear from anyone affected by proposed bylaws or resolutions, including proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw or new or amended Area Structure Plans, prior to making a decision on the matter.

Public hearings are scheduled during regular Council meetings beginning at 1:00 pm in the order they appear on the agenda. The length of individual hearings can vary, therefore exact start times for specific applications cannot be provided.

You can speak at the hearing or provide written comments in advance. Written submissions must be received at least 5 days before the scheduled hearing date. Note any information you provide may be made public subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you wish to speak at a hearing, you will be invited to do so by the Chair as per the Procedural Bylaw. Visit the Council Calendar and select the Council Meeting or call 780-532-9722 for information on how to participate.

Written submissions should be sent to Planning and Development Services, County of Grande Prairie No. 1 at 10001 – 84 Avenue, Clairmont, AB T8X 5B2 or email.

Request to Participate Remotely at a Public Hearing

Submitted Applications

The following applications have been submitted to the County.

Helix Surveys amendment to the Whispering Ridge Area Structure Plan:
PLOPA20250623 Draft Bylaw And Redlined ASP

Upcoming Public Hearings

February 12, 2026 @ 1:00pm

NOTE: These hearings were originally scheduled for January 26, 2026 and were recessed to February 12, 2026 at 1:00 pm due to a clerical error in advertising. All written comments received for the January 26, 2026 hearings and any additional comments received prior to the deadline outlined in this notice will be included in the packages presented to Council on February 12, 2026.

1.The purpose of this amendment is to designate part of Lot 1 Blk 1 Plan 2220142 within SW-10-73-6-W6 located on the East side of RGE RD 63 from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Medium Industrial (RM-2) to accommodate a proposed subdivision. File # PLLUB20250558

2.The purpose of this amendment is to designate part of SW-30-71-10-W6 located East of RGE RD 110 and North of TWP RD 714 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to accommodate a proposed subdivision for a residential lot. File # PLLUB20250485

3.The purpose of this amendment is to designate part of NE-10-73-6-W6 located West of RGE RD 62 and South of HWY 672 from Agricultural (AG) to Highway Industrial (RM-4) to accommodate a proposed subdivision. File # PLLUB20250613

4.The propose of this amendment is to designate part of SW-26-72-9-W6 located East of RGE RD 92 and North of TWP RD 724 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to accommodate a proposed subdivision for a residential lot. File # PLLUB20250606

5.The purpose of this amendment is to designate Lot 15 Block E Plan 2522352 within NW-13-73-11-W6 locate on 99 Ave in Hythe from General Industrial (M1) to Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) to allow for industrial development. File # PLLUB20250597

6.The purpose of this amendment is to revise the requirements of Section 40: Beaverodge Airport Direct Control (BA-DC) District to expand the scope and usability of this district. This amendment includes:
a. adding a list of uses that could be approved by a Development Officer rather than by Council
b. updating terminology used in the Discretionary uses under this district and the associated definitions and development regulations.
File # PLLUB20250465

7.The purpose of this amendment is to designate Lot 2 Plan 0021970 within of NW-22-72-6-W6 located East of RGE RD 63 and South of TWP RD 724 from County Residential (CR-4) to Highway Industrial (RM-4) to comply with the Municipal Development Plan and to allow for
Industrial Development File # PLLUB20250569

February 23, 2026

Intention to Lease Environmental Reserve Lands. Byaw #3278

The Aspen Ridge Community Association has applied to the County to lease the above noted
environmental reserve lands. Environmental Reserve lands are designated to
protect natural features, prevent the pollution of water bodies, and restrict development in areas
where conditions may be unsafe. The requested lease is intended to protect the environmental
integrity of these lands and to ensure public safety by maintaining the area in its natural
state.
Adoption of this Bylaw would allow the County to enter into a lease agreement with the Aspen
Ridge Community Association for a period not exceeding three years in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.

County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2

Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca