Sturgeon County Council requests public input on proposed Bylaw 1662/24, for Site Grading Amendments.
Sturgeon County is proposing the following amendments to the Land Use Bylaw:
- Enhance regulations for commercial and industrial site grading and make commercial and industrial site grading a permitted use.
- Clarify regulations regarding drainage, wetlands, road use and stockpiling of materials.
- Regulate import and types of fill material for site grading.
- Add flexibility to residential lot grading if a development won’t affect drainage.
Each time an amendment is considered, a Public Hearing may be held.
Items to Review
- Bylaw 1662 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385-17 – Site Grading – First Reading.pdf
- Bylaw 1662-24 – Site Grading Amendments 2024.pdf
- Bylaw-653-89A-Topsoil-Removal.pdf
Contact
Tyler McNab
Planning and Development
780-939-8342
Email
Public Hearing details
The Public Hearing will be held in person and via videoconference:
Tuesday, March 25 @ 1:00 p.m. (or as soon as practical thereafter)
Sturgeon County Council Chambers (9613 100 St. in Morinville)
View the hearing online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings
Important information about Public Hearings
Requirements for speakers
All speakers have five minutes to speak and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their submission before the Public Hearing.
Speaking in person
To speak at the Public Hearing in person, contact Legislative Services at 780-939-8279 or 780-939-8277 to pre-register.
Speaking via videoconference
To speak at the Public Hearing via videoconference, you must register by March 25 @ 1:00 p.m. by contacting Legislative Services at 780-939-8279 or 780-939-8277. This ensures you receive instructions to access the videoconference.
Written submissions
Email a written submission to Legislative Services. Written submissions are accepted up to the close of the Public Hearing.
If making a written submission, you must include your name, state your interest in the matter (such as a County resident directly impacted by the proposed bylaw), and indicate if you are in favour of or opposed to the proposed bylaw.
Watching the Public Hearing
You can view the Public Hearing in person or online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings. To view the livestream, click on the meeting date on the calendar, then click on the video link.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP): By submitting comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the personal information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the public hearing, or otherwise made public. This information is collected in accordance with section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions, contact the Access and Privacy Officer at 780-939-4321 or foip@sturgeoncounty.ca.
