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 by 4:30pm the Thursday 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.
Upcoming Public Hearings
June 26, 2023
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SE-16-73-6-W6 located at the intersection of Rge Rd 63 and Hwy 672, 2 miles West of Hwy 2 from Agricultural (AG) to Extractive Industrial (EX) to accommodate development application for extraction services. File # PLLUB20230093
2. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SW-6-73-10-W6 located on the West side of Hwy 43 on Twp Rd 730 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to the purpose of subdivision of one country residential lot. File # PLLUB20230108
3. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Lot 1 Plan 9723786 Pt. NE-21-71-7-W6 located 0.12 miles south of Hwy 43 on Rge Rd 73 from Country Residential (CR-5) to Rural Light Industrial (RM-1) to accommodate light industrial uses. File # PLLUB20230150
4. The purpose of this amendment is to designate Pt. SW-33-72-6-W6 located South of TWP RD 730 on RGE RD 64 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) district to allow for the subdivision of one country residential lot. File # PLLUB20230153
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June 12, 2023
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NE-3-72-6-W6 located in the Hamlet of Clairmont, and adjacent to the City of Grande Prairie Limits West of Rge Rd 62 from Agricultural (AG) to Limited Institutional and Recreation (L-IR) to accommodate the subdivision of two (2) Municipal Reserve (MR) lots for the purpose of future school sites. File # PLLUB20230131
2. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NW-20-71-8-W6 (CofT 222 231 642) located at the intersection of Hwy 43 and Range Road 85; approximately 2 miles West of Wembley from Agriculture (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5), Rural Medium Industrial (RM-2), and Highway Industrial (RM-4) to accommodate a subdivision application of 2 Rural Medium industrial lots ,1 Highway Industrial Lot and accommodate the existing residential use. File # PLLUB20230135
3. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SE-4-73-6-W6 located approximately 2 miles West of Hwy 2 on Twp Road 730 within the Hamlet of Clairmont from Agriculture (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to accommodate a boundary adjustment of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1323931. File # PLLUB20230138
January 30, 2023
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SE-13-71-9-W6 located north of Hwy 712 approximately 6.5 miles west of Wembley from Agriculture (AG) to Intensive Recreation (IR) district to accommodate the recreational use. File# PLLUB20220338.
Note: During the January 30, 2023 council meeting, the public hearing on the above file, was not initiated as per meeting procedure. This amendment will be scheduled for a future public hearing. All comments received prior to this future date including those received for the January 30th hearing, will be included with the agenda package.
2. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NW-25-72-9-W6 located approximately one mile north of Township Road 724 on Range Road 91 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to allow for the subdivision of one country residential lot. FilePLLUB20220468.
Note: This hearing was held on January 30, 2023 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
3. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NW-27-74-5-W6 located on the east side of Range Road 53, and north of Township Road 744A from Agriculture (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to allow for the boundary adjustment of SW-34-74-5-W6 and creation of one country residential lot. File PLLUB20220479.
Note: This hearing was held on January 30, 2023 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
4. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SE-13-74-10-W6 (CofT 012 315 999) located at 742022 Rge Rd 100 in the Hamlet of Valhalla Centre from Urban Reserve (UR) to Rural Residential (RR-4) to allow for a boundary adjustment of CofT 182 268 905 for the creation of one rural residential lot. File PLLUB20220398.
Note: This hearing was held on January 30, 2023 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
August 22, 2022
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NE-20-74-5-W6 located on the southwest corner of the intersection of TWP RD 744 and RGE RD 54 approximately one mile west of HWY 2 along TWP RD 744 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-4) district to allow for the subdivision of six country residential lots. File PLLUB20200254.
Note: This hearing was held on August 22, 2022 and the bylaw amendment received first and second reading. The amendment will be brought back at a future date for third reading.
2. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NW-21-74-5-W6 located on the southeast corner of the intersection of TWP RD 744 and RGE RD 54 approximately one mile west of HWY 2 along RGE RD 54 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) district to allow for the subdivision of two country residential lots. File PLLUB20200364.
Note: This hearing was held on August 22, 2022 and the bylaw amendment received first and second reading. The amendment will be brought back at a future date for third reading.
3. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NE-9-72-10-W6 located on the south side of TWP RD 722 west of RGE RD 103 and approximately one mile northwest of the Town of Beaverlodge from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) district to allow for the boundary adjustment of Lot 1 Plan 9721694 for country residential use. File PLLUB20220282.
Note: This hearing was held on August 22, 2022 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
4. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SE-20-71-3-W6 located on the west side of RGE RD 34 south of TWP RD 713A from Country Residential (CR-4) to Country Residential (CR-5) district to allow for the subdivision/boundary adjustment of two country residential lots. File PLLUB20220285.
Note: This hearing was held on August 22, 2022 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
5. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. SE-16-71-8-W6 located north of TWP RD 712 approximately one quarter mile west of the Town of Wembley from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-4) district to allow for the subdivision of one country residential lot. File PLLUB20220233.
Note: This hearing was held on August 22, 2022 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
