Sturgeon County Council requests public input on proposed Bylaw 1672/25. This bylaw seeks to amend the regulations pertaining to Data Processing Facilities that were first adopted in 2022.
The amendment proposes to separate Data Processing Facilities into minor and major categories to better mitigate the potential effects of development on adjacent lands. The bylaw also proposes that Data Processing Facility (major) be considered a permitted use within both the I4 – Medium Industrial Serviced and I5 – Heavy Industrial Districts respectively.
The amendments are being proposed to align the County’s regulations with the evolving needs of the data processing industry and the provincial government’s strategy towards data centres.
A bylaw is needed to amend the Land Use Bylaw, and a public hearing must be held.
Public Hearing details
The Public Hearing will be held in person and via videoconference:
Tuesday, April 8 @ 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 April 7 @ 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.
