Land Use and Zoning
To help clear up concerns and potential misinformation regarding the County’s upcoming Land Use Bylaw review in 2024, we have launched a new webpage called Fact Check: Growth and Development in the County of Grande Prairie.
The County maintains the integrity of your community through the development, implementation, and enforcement of various plans that guide land use throughout the county.
The Land Use Bylaw regulates the use and development of land and buildings within the County. It sets out the various zoning districts, the uses acceptable under each district, and the method for making decisions on development permit applications.
Land use is monitored and reviewed to ensure it meets the requirements of the land use bylaw.
Your input matters, find out ways to participate in land use and development processes.
Discover the different land uses found in the Land Use Bylaw and which districts allow for them.
Rezoning is the process of changing a property's designation in the land use bylaw.
Learn about subdividing and what the process involves to subdivide a property.
Discover the zoning districts and the approved uses for property throughout the county