Statutory Plans & Bylaw Amendments
A statutory plan is a legal document that guides the development of an area within a municipality. In Parkland County, we have two levels of statutory plans and policy direction that guide development – our Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and various Area Structure Plans (ASPs), and Area Redevelopment Plans (ARPs).
We approve statutory plans as bylaws through the public hearing process, as per the Municipal Government Act. It may be necessary for you to amend a statutory plan, or create a new plan, as part of your subdivision or development proposal.
Redistricting is a type of Land Use Bylaw (LUB) amendment that changes the land use district assigned to a parcel of land. A property may need to be redistricted if the proposed use is not allowed under its current land use district or if a different district is required to support a proposed subdivision or development.
In addition to redistricting, Land Use Bylaw amendments may include changes to bylaw text, definitions, development regulations, overlays, or other provisions of the Land Use Bylaw.
Statutory Planning Amendments
If a developer wishes to amend the MDP or an existing ASP because their proposed development does not match the policies within one (or both) of these statutory plans, the developer will need to prepare and submit a planning application with the County.
Redistricting
Application Forms and Guides
You can view available forms required for your PLANit Parkland applications, as well as checklists and other resources to help you prepare for your project. Explore Parkland County's Planning and Development Handbook, Application Guides and Checklists, and Video Walkthroughs to help you understand the planning process and prepare your application.
Application requirements vary depending on your project. Our forms and guides outline the drawings, documents, studies, and information you need to submit.
With PLANit Help, you can find step-by-step instructions, videos and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you navigate PLANit Parkland.
Have Questions or Want to Discuss a Project?
Our team is here to help. You can connect with a member of the Planning and Development team by:
- Sending us an email at planning@parklandcounty.com
- Calling us at 780-800-9300
- Visiting the Parkland County Centre during regular business hours
- Booking a 30-minute Chat with a Planner meeting (in-person or virtual). A Planning Advisor will contact you to confirm your appointment details
- If you are planning on developing a major project such as a large -scale commercial or industrial development, or relocating your business to Parkland County, book a pre-application discussion through the PLANit Application Portal
Looking to Submit an Application?
PLANit is our online tool that allows you to manage all your applications for your home, your business and your land. Apply for building and development permits, check the status of your application, pay online, book inspections and more.
