Land Use Bylaw
What is the Land Use Bylaw?
The Government of Alberta's Municipal Government Act requires municipalities to have a Land Use Bylaw. This bylaw is the governing document for land use in Parkland County and includes a wide range of regulations that affect properties such as:
- The use and size of land and buildings
- Categorizing land use districts (zones) and determining development standards for each
- Appropriate permitted and discretionary uses for the land use districts
The Land Use Bylaw regulates development activities within Parkland County with the goal of ensuring that neighbouring land uses are compatible and that what one person does on their property does not negatively impact their neighbours.
Each parcel of land has an assigned land use district (also referred to as “zoning”) as outlined in the Land Use Bylaw. Parkland County's Land Use Bylaw includes a number of land use districts, ranging from agricultural and residential, to industrial and commercial. A land use district includes a set of regulations which outline the different land uses that can be considered on the parcel and development standards that must be followed. For example, the minimum distance a house can be from a property line (i.e. Setback Distance).
2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedules |
The 2025 Fees and Charges Bylaw was updated on May 27, 2025, to align with the new Land Use Bylaw 2025-12. View our updated Fee Schedule 2025-19 here. |
Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 |
The Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 was passed by Council on May 27, 2025. View our current Land Use Bylaw here. |
Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 schedules |
View the many schedules that are included in our Land Use Bylaw 2025-12:
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Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 schedules (no longer in effect) |
Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 was rescinded and is no longer in effect as of May 27, 2025. View the historical adopted amendments to the prior Bylaw 2017-18, as shown below:
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Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 amendments (no longer in effect) |
Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 was rescinded and is no longer in effect as of May 27, 2025. View the list of all historical adopted amendments to Bylaw 2017-18 below:
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Wabaman Land Use Bylaw (no longer in effect) |
The Wabaman Land Use Bylaw previously governed land use for the former Village of Wabamun area. As part of the recently adopted Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 on May 27, 2025, Wabamun has been integrated into Parkland County's land use framework. The Wabamun Land Use Bylaw has been rescinded and is no longer in effect. This includes the former Bylaw 2025-25 Wabamun Land Use Bylaw amendment. |
Find my land use district
To find your land use district and discover the development activities that can be considered on your property, view Discover Parkland, an online, interactive mapping tool that outlines each district's zoning information, possible land uses and legal descriptions, as well as County services, facilities and aerial imagery.
Our Land Use Bylaw Summary Table also outlines the permitted uses and discretionary uses for all types of districts in the County.
What is redistricting?
Redistricting (or “rezoning”) is a type of Land Use Bylaw amendment that allows for the district that applies to a parcel of land to change. Landowners, who wish to pursue activities on their land that are not permitted under current districting, may apply for land use redistricting before subdividing or further developing their land. Redistricting is typically a map change within the Land Use Bylaw.
Why choose to redistrict your land? |
You may want to redistrict your land if you want to:
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What is a Land Use Bylaw amendment? |
Changes to the Land Use Bylaw are called “amendments.” As Parkland County Council is the approving authority for all amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, an amendment application must be presented to Council in a formal public hearing before the amendment can be approved. An amendment can propose to change any portion of the bylaw, including:
A proposed amendment may not be able to be supported by administration in all instances. Please discuss your proposal with us following the application process below for clarification on your specific project (see “Apply for Redistricting” below). |
Apply for redistricting
View our Land Use Bylaw Amendment Application Package for more information on changing the land use district of a parcel of land. Ensure you follow our redistricting application process as noted below when applying for a rezoning of a property. You can also view our Amendment Approval Process for further information.
Step 1: Pre-application consultation meeting |
You must first book a mandatory pre-application meeting with a Parkland County planner. During this meeting, we review application requirements and work to ensure a timely submission process. To book your meeting, please email hello@parklandcounty.com. Please include the legal description of the subject property, any relevant drawings (if applicable) and provide a tentative agenda for the meeting (i.e. list the items you'd like to discuss and specific questions you may have). |
Step 2: Submit your application with PLANit Parkland |
Using our online planning application tool PLANit Parkland, submit your completed application with the necessary forms, fees and supporting documentation. Note: Land Use Bylaw Amendment applications are listed under “Apply for other Planning Services”. You can view available forms required for your application, as well as checklists and other resources to help you prepare for your project. With PLANit Help, you can find step-by-step instructions, videos and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you navigate PLANit Parkland. |
Step 3: Evaluation of application by staff |
Planning and Development Services reviews the application to:
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Step 4: Referral to agencies and landowners |
We send information related to your application to various applicable agencies and adjacent landowners for their comments. Comments are then considered during evaluation of the application. |
Step 5: Council evaluation and public input |
Redistricting (or rezoning) land requires Council to give first, second and third reading to the redistricting application. A public hearing is scheduled between the first and second reading for public input.
In many cases, development proposals involve amendments to other plans or the establishment of a conceptual scheme or subdivision. These applications can be processed and presented to Council together, if appropriate. |
If you have any questions about the regulations or processes contained in the Land Use Bylaw, please contact us by phone at 780-968-8888 or by email at hello@parklandcounty.com, or visit us at Parkland County Centre.