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Parkland County recognizes the value of public engagement and its importance in decision-making.
Current Engagement Opportunities:
Below is a list of our current public engagement opportunities. Be sure to check back often for upcoming opportunities where you can provide feedback on County projects.
Proposed Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw 2017-18
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS AMENDMENT
Parkland County administration has prepared a bylaw amendment for the Business Industrial and Medium Industrial Districts throughout the County. The amendments were taken to Council on November 19, 2019 where a public hearing was set.
The goals of these amendments are to:
- Encourage economic diversification
- Streamline development process
- Increase developer certainty
A summary of the amendments include:
- modernization of use class tables (permitted and discretionary uses)
- modernization of use slasses, including the introduction of several new uses
- a new commercial district specific to Acheson
- an industrial frontage overlay to ensure the compatibility of commercial and industrial activities
Public Hearing
A public hearing has been set for Bylaw 2019-22 for December 10, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Parkland County Council Chambers.
For more information on any of the following items, view the public hearing notice:
- 1. The Public Hearing procedure;
- 2. How to register to present to Council;
- 3. How to provide written comment on the bylaw; and/or,
- 4. Where to obtain copies of Bylaw 2019-22
Questions?
Please contact us at:
Rachelle.Trovato@parklandcounty.com 780-968-8888 ext. 8321
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Provincial and Federal Opportunities
There are often public engagement surveys conducted by the Provincial and Federal Government that affect Parkland County residents. View the current provincial engagement opportunities
Mental Health Act engagement
Provide your input on ways to improve the Mental Health Act to better help people dealing with serious mental illness.
Survey available until January 20, 2020.
Learn more about the mental health act engagement.
Help build sustainable fisheries
Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on fisheries management and expanded fishing opportunities at 11 open house events across the province. These open houses will share details on fisheries management in Alberta and collect public feedback on proposals to open up additional opportunities for recreational harvest at specific lakes.
St. Albert open house details:
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Albert Inn and Suites (1556 St. Albert Trail)
View the full list of open house opportunities.
Feedback will be reflected in the 2020 Alberta Sportfishing Regulations, which come into effect on April 1, 2020.
Beginning Jan. 13, interested anglers may also submit feedback online.
Learn more about the fisheries engagement.
Farmer-led research engagement
The government is holding engagement sessions and launching an online survey to gather feedback about the future of agriculture research in Alberta to ensure it is led by farmers, and that Albertans are getting the best results for their investment.
Help transform how the GoA does agriculture research in Alberta, provide your input on:
- what farmer-led research means to Albertans
- farmer-led research priorities
- opportunities for industry participation and shared leadership/ownership in the exploration and evaluation of governance models that deliver farmer-led research
These changes are an opportunity to conduct world-leading research in Alberta by leveraging work happening in existing facilities or building brand new ones and attracting investment from bio-tech companies.
Survey available until January 31, 2020.
Learn more about the farmer-led research engagement and the six engagement sessions.
2020 Budget consultations
Albertans are invited to share their opinions and suggestions for the upcoming budget, this is your opportunity to make your voice heard and provide input informing Budget 2020.
The online survey has questions on Albertans’ spending and saving priorities, as well as ideas for job creation and growing Alberta’s economy.
Survey available until February 7, 2020.
The Government of Alberta will also host two telephone town hall meetings on January 27 and January 28, 2020 to give Albertans an opportunity to speak directly to the finance minister and provide feedback to be used in the development of Budget 2020.
Learn more about the 2020 budget consultation and how to participate in the telephone town halls.
2017 Priorities Surveys
At the beginning of the year, we asked residents and businesses to share their opinions on priorities for the County. Take a look at how you responded.
- 2017 Resident Priorities Survey - Telephone Responses
- 2017 Resident Priorities Survey - Online Responses
- Parkland County Business Priorities Survey - Report