Land Use Bylaw Renewal Project

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From 2023-2026, the City is conducting a complete review and rewrite of the Land Use Bylaw.

The Land Use Bylaw sets out the rules for what kind of building or activity can take place on private property and outlines the process for issuing Development Permits that give approval for new buildings and activities. You would typically interact with the Land Use Bylaw if you are planning to build on your property or move your business. To learn more about the Land Use Bylaw visit this page. You can also stay informed by subscribing to the Land Use Bylaw Renewal newsletter.

Using the Municipal Development Plan as a guide, this project will ensure the rules and opportunities to develop and use property are written to create a safe, healthy, vibrant and economically prosperous community. During this project there will be many opportunities for the public and stakeholders to participate and shape the future of the Land Use Bylaw.

  • Phase 1 of the project, which looked at social uses, ran from August 2023 - February 2024.
  • Phase 2, which looks at all other topics relevant to the Land Use Bylaw (e.g., housing, downtown, commercial, industrial) will conduct public engagement from January to June 2025.
  • Phase 3, beginning in fall 2025, will involve the project team taking everything heard from the public and Council and drafting a new Land Use Bylaw.
  • Phase 4 will see the draft new Land Use Bylaw shared with the public for feedback and revisions, before submitting to City Council for a final decision through a public hearing process. Completion of Phase 4 is anticipated in late 2026.

Engagement Opportunities

Phase two engagement will take place between January to June 2025 and will focus on gathering input from the community on key topics that the Land Use Bylaw affects and for which there is potential for regulatory change. Engagement efforts will help the project team understand what issues the community faces for these topics, and what kind and amount of change the community would support to address these issues. The Phase Two Engagement Guide provides an overview of upcoming engagement opportunities.

Phase two key topics:

  • Housing
  • Neighbourhood Commercial
  • Local Businesses & the Economy
  • Downtown
  • Parking
  • Notifications
  • Direct Control Districts

Survey available from January 21 to February 18, 2025

Open House on February 11, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm at the Galt Museum & Archives


What is a Land Use Bylaw?


Why is the Land Use Bylaw Renewal Necessary?


If you'd like to learn more about the background to this project, check out the Project Primer (full version, or short summary version).

From 2023-2026, the City is conducting a complete review and rewrite of the Land Use Bylaw.

The Land Use Bylaw sets out the rules for what kind of building or activity can take place on private property and outlines the process for issuing Development Permits that give approval for new buildings and activities. You would typically interact with the Land Use Bylaw if you are planning to build on your property or move your business. To learn more about the Land Use Bylaw visit this page. You can also stay informed by subscribing to the Land Use Bylaw Renewal newsletter.

Using the Municipal Development Plan as a guide, this project will ensure the rules and opportunities to develop and use property are written to create a safe, healthy, vibrant and economically prosperous community. During this project there will be many opportunities for the public and stakeholders to participate and shape the future of the Land Use Bylaw.

  • Phase 1 of the project, which looked at social uses, ran from August 2023 - February 2024.
  • Phase 2, which looks at all other topics relevant to the Land Use Bylaw (e.g., housing, downtown, commercial, industrial) will conduct public engagement from January to June 2025.
  • Phase 3, beginning in fall 2025, will involve the project team taking everything heard from the public and Council and drafting a new Land Use Bylaw.
  • Phase 4 will see the draft new Land Use Bylaw shared with the public for feedback and revisions, before submitting to City Council for a final decision through a public hearing process. Completion of Phase 4 is anticipated in late 2026.

Engagement Opportunities

Phase two engagement will take place between January to June 2025 and will focus on gathering input from the community on key topics that the Land Use Bylaw affects and for which there is potential for regulatory change. Engagement efforts will help the project team understand what issues the community faces for these topics, and what kind and amount of change the community would support to address these issues. The Phase Two Engagement Guide provides an overview of upcoming engagement opportunities.

Phase two key topics:

  • Housing
  • Neighbourhood Commercial
  • Local Businesses & the Economy
  • Downtown
  • Parking
  • Notifications
  • Direct Control Districts

Survey available from January 21 to February 18, 2025

Open House on February 11, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm at the Galt Museum & Archives


What is a Land Use Bylaw?


Why is the Land Use Bylaw Renewal Necessary?


If you'd like to learn more about the background to this project, check out the Project Primer (full version, or short summary version).

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw Renewal - Social Uses Recommendations Survey

    Phase 1 of this project focuses on addressing Land Use Bylaw regulations related to various social uses. Throughout October and early November 2023, the City delivered a series of engagement sessions for citizens and stakeholders to provide their input on potential issues and opportunities associated with social uses. To address citizen and stakeholder input, City staff have developed draft regulations for each of the social uses. 

    The data we receive through this survey will shape possible Land Use Bylaw amendments. This Survey closes November 24, 2023.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Housing with Social Support and Social Services Survey

    Lethbridge’s existing Land Use Bylaw has served our community since 1986. During this time, several amendments have been undertaken to this Bylaw to address market demands and resident aspirations. However, since its creation almost 40 years ago it has not undergone a comprehensive renewal. In July 2023, the City of Lethbridge initiated a project to comprehensively renew its Land Use Bylaw to address current issues faced by the community. This is a three year project with an anticipated completion in 2026. Phase 1 of this project focuses on addressing Land Use Bylaw regulations related to various social uses.

    This survey focuses on two topics:

    • Housing with social support

    • Social services

    Your answers to the following questions will help us understand who we are hearing from, including personal experiences with housing and social services. 

    The data we receive will shape future engagement and possible Land Use Bylaw amendments. This Survey closes October 3, 2023. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Engagement Preferences Form

    The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Renewal project is the first time in almost 40 years the City has taken a completely fresh and holistic look at the role and function of the LUB. The project will implement several directions for staff,  stablished by City Council in the 2021 Municipal Development Plan, as well as more recent Council direction for addressing social uses.

    We are sharing this form with you to help the project team identify how to best conduct engagement on social uses in the LUB. Engagement opportunities related to social uses will begin in late August and throughout September 2023. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Community Conversation Survey

    Ahead of initiating this project, please share your past experiences with the Land Use Bylaw as well as engagement preferences and expectations for the project team to consider. Survey closes February 8, 2023.

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