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
December 18, 2023
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of this amendment is to designate a portion of Lot 3 Block 4 Plan 1423039 of Pt. NW-10-72-5-W6 located south of Hwy 43 on RGE RD 53 from Rural Medium (RM-2) to Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) to expand the existing RM-DC portion and allow for additional development. File # PLLUB20230480
2. The purpose of this amendment is to designate a portion of Pt SW-14-73-6-W6 located approximately 1/2 mile West of Hwy 2 along Hwy 672from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Medium Industrial (RM-2) to accommodate a boundary adjustment application of Lot 4 Block 2 Plan 2121858. File # PLLUB20230470
November 27, 2023
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. NE-34-73-4W6 located approximately 4 miles West of the Hamlet of Teepee Creek at the intersection of Hwy 674 and Range Rod 42 from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Medium Industrial (RM-2) to accommodate a subdivision application of one (1) Industrial Lot and Industrial Uses. File # PLLUB20230254
Note: This application was withdrawn at the November 27, 2023 Council Meeting.
2. The purpose of the amendment is to designate a portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1222795 within Pt. NW-34-73-4W6 located Southeast of intersection of Hwy 674 and Rge Rd 43 from Country Residential (CR-5) to Agricultural (AG) and designate a portion of Pt NW-34-73-4W6 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to accommodate a subdivision for boundary adjustment. File # PLLUB20230366
Note: This application has been tabled to the April 8, 2023 Council Meeting.
October 16, 2023
Land Use Bylaw Amendments - Bylaw #2680
1. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Lot 4 Block 1 Plan 2020285 within Pt. NW-19-73-4W6 located Southeast of the intersection of Twp Rd 734 and Rge Rd 50 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to accommodate the subdivision of 3 residential lots. File # PLLUB20230325
Note: This hearing was held on October 16, 2023 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.2. The purpose of the amendment is to designate a portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1222795 within Pt. NW-34-73-4W6 located Southeast of intersection of Hwy 674 and Rge Rd 43 from Country Residential (CR-5) to Agricultural (AG) and designate a portion of Pt NW-34-73-4W6 from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5) to accommodate a subdivision for boundary adjustment. File # PLLUB20230366
Note: This hearing was initiated on October16, 2023 and recessed to a future date. All comments presented at the October 16, 2023 hearing will be open for discussion and members of the public will be welcome to speak towards the application. 3. The purpose of the amendment is to designate Pt. Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 1721903 within Pt. NW-9-74-8W6 located 1/2 mile West of the Hamlet of La Glace from Agricultural (AG) to Country Residential (CR-5), to accommodate an application for Home Occupation. File # PLLUB20230410
Note: This hearing was held on October 16, 2023 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.4. The purpose of this amendment is to designate Pt. SW-27-75-9W6 located West of Rge Rd 92 and North of Twp Rd 754 from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Industrial Direct Control (RM-DC) to accommodate the expansion of current Industrial Uses. File # PLLUB20230409
Note: This hearing was held on October 16, 2023 and the bylaw amendment was adopted.
September 25, 2023
Intention to Close Part of Range Road 54 North of Highway 2 - Bylaw # 3209
Note: This hearing was held on September 25, 2023 and the bylaw amendment received first reading and is being forwarded to the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors for approval. Nature of the Application:
The purpose of this application is to close a portion of Government Road Allowance known as Range Road 54, north of Railway Plan 3285BU which lies north of Highway 2 to public travel in accordance with Section 22 of the Municipal Government Act. In order to close the road allowance, the County must first hold a Public Hearing on this matter.
Location:
Meridian 6 Range 5 Township 74 All that portion of Original Government Road Allowance adjoining the West Boundary of 6-5-74-16-NW which lies between the production South Westerly of the Northerly Boundary of Rail Plan 3285BU and which lies South of a line drawn at right angles to the said Road Allowance from a point of the East Boundary of the said Road Allowance 53.50 metres Northerly from the Intersection of the East Boundary of the said Road Allowance and the Northerly boundary of the said Railway Plan.
File: PLRDC20220343
Notice of Public Hearing
Proposed Survey Plans - Aerial
Proposed Survey Plans - White & Black
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.
