Urgent Water Conservation Request - Big Lake Area

Due to impacts on regional drainage and wastewater systems, the ARROW Utilities line in the Big Lake Area is currently backing up. ARROW Utilities vacuum trucks are on site to address the issue and reduce overflow. 

Residents of Walker Lake Estates, Morningside Properties, and Lakeridge Estates are urgently asked to reduce water consumption immediately and avoid all non-essential water use until further notice.

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Who Regulates What?

An Interactive Guide to Land Use Jurisdiction in Parkland County

Parkland County's Interactive Guide is designed to help you navigate land use regulations and understand which levels of government have jurisdiction over different land uses. The map below is interactive. To learn more about each use type, click on the icons, or open the side panel on the left to view the map legend for a full list of land uses.

 

Where can I find more information about land use in Parkland County?
  • Municipal Development Plan (MDP): A high-level plan that establishes a vision for the future for the County's growth for the next 30 years. 
  • Area Structure Plans (ASPs): Detailed policies for growth and future land use designations of specific areas of the County. 
  • Land Use Bylaw (LUB): A regulatory document that governs development activities in Parkland County by establishing land use districts and ensuring compatibility between neighbouring land uses. 
Looking for information about government responsibilities?

The Interactive Guide shows which authority regulates specific land uses. For a broader overview of the roles and responsibilities of municipal, provincial, and federal governments, visit our Government Roles and Responsibilities page.

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FAQs

You can select the different sections of the map one of two ways:

  1. By selecting the menu on the top left-hand side. Once open, a full list of all the land uses pops up and you can select them to view a detailed page with a breakdown of the regulators and contact information. Simply select the menu again to view a different area, or use the ‘X’ icon to return to the main Interactive Guide view.
  2. By selecting the land use category on the map. Once clicked, a pop up will appear with a brief description, you can then select ‘Click for more information’ to view a detailed page on the land use with a breakdown of the regulators and contact information.

To zoom in and out on the map or regulators pages, use the magnifying glass icons on the bottom right-hand side of the map. 

Once you have zoomed in on the view, use the side-to-side and up-down scroll bars to move around the map.

To notify us if the Interactive Guide needs to be updated, please contact Planning and Development services by calling at 780-968-8888 or sending us an email at planning@parklandcounty.com. 

Disclaimer: The Interactive Guide is a resource to help residents understand the various levels of governments and agencies who regulate land use planning and may not cover every aspect of land uses. The Interactive Guide is only an illustrative map and is not intended to be an exact or accurate map of Parkland County. This resource does not constitute consulting for land use authorizations, nor does it constitute legal advice or process for obtaining approvals. This resource provides narratives of the general process and links to publicly available agency websites that may change over time. New legislation or policy may require updates to the resource guidance. V3 and Parkland County take no responsibility for use of this material, or changes made by government agencies, and all users should validate with relevant agencies regarding any approvals that may be required. 

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53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1

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Email: hello@parklandcounty.com

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