Bylaws & Policies

Bylaws, Policies, and Related Documents
Hierarchy of Plans

MGA 638 All statutory plans adopted by a municipality must be consistent with each other.

If  a conflict or inconsistency between statutory plans is found:

• An intermunicipal development plan will prevail over a municipal development plan, area structure plan or area redevelopment plan;  and
• A municipal development plan will prevail over an area structure plan or area redevelopment plan.

Intermunicipal Development Plans

• Buffalo Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (Revised September 8, 2015)
• Bylaw 1461 Camrose Intermunicipal Development Plan (February 18, 2020)
• Bylaw 1402 Camrose County/County of Wetaskiwin Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1403 Camrose County/Ponoka County Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1413 Camrose County/Leduc County Intermunicipal Development Plan 
• Bylaw 1422 Town of Bashaw Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1424  Village of Bawlf Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1426 Village of Bittern Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1428 Village of Edberg Intermunicipal Development Plan 
• Bylaw 1430 Village of Ferintosh Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1432  Village of Hay Lakes Intermunicipal Development Plan
• Bylaw 1434 Village of Rosalind Intermunicipal Development Plan 

Municipal Development Plan

• Municipal Development Plan 1372

Area Structure Plans

• Bylaw 875 Ervick Junction (Phase I) Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 961 Legacy Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 962 Tillicum Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1092 Ervick (Bouck) Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1123 Pt. NE 34-46-21-W4 - Hall
• Bylaw 1137 Round Hill Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1138  Kingman Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1153 Ohaton Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1154 Armena Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1155 Ervick (Samson) Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1170 Meeting Creek Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1171 Duhamel Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1194 Pt. NE 35-47-20-W4, Wetsch
• Bylaw 1201 Pt. NE 17-46-19-W4 - Millang
• Bylaw 1211 S1/2 NW 2-49-21-W4, Tansowny
• Bylaw 1215 Buffalo Lake North Shore Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1216 Miquelon Area Structure Plan
• Bylaw 1224 Pt. NW 5-50-20-W4 - Klymchuk
• Bylaw 1239 Pt. NE 25-46-22-W4 - Krause
• Bylaw 1245 Pt. SW 12-47-20-W4 - Pratt
• Bylaw 1253 NE 8-41-20-W4 - Pelican View Estates
• Bylaw 1256 E1/2 24-46-20-W4 - Cargill
• Bylaw 1352 Pt. SW 12-47-20-W4 - Pratt
• Bylaw 1383 Pt. NE 7-43-21-W4 - Wilson
• Bylaw 1398 SW 33-46-19-W4 - Co-op

Land Use Bylaw

• Bylaw 1373 Land Use (with updates to March 1, 2020) (Office Consolidation)
• Land Use Bylaw Maps

Policies and Bylaws related to planning, subdivision, and development

Below is a listing of all Camrose County Policies which are taken into consideration, where applicable, in land use planning or development decisions. The policies are used in conjunction with the statutory plans adopted by Camrose County, including, but not limited to: Intermunicipal Development Plans, Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans, Land Use Bylaw, and Development Standards.

• Subdivision Extension Policy (Planning)  Used when determining whether and how a conditional subdivision approval can be extended. 
• Development Authority Discretion Policy (Planning)  Sets out the development authority of the Development Officer and the Municipal Planning Commission and where the MPC has delegated their authority to the Development Officer.
• Communication Tower Policy (Planning)   Provides guidance in addressing approvals of Development Permits for Communication Towers.
• Second Subdivision Interpretation (Planning)  Provides clarification on when the MPC will consider a second subdivision on agricultural land without rezoning the property.
• Compliance Certificate Policy (Planning) Outlines how the planning department issues compliance certificates
• Topsoil Removal Bylaw (Agricultural Services)  Outlines how and when topsoil can be removed as part of the subdivision and development process.
• Council Code of Conduct (Council)  Addresses how Council will consider planning related decisions, including redistricting, road closures, subdivision and development requests.
• Municipal Planning Commission & Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Establishment Bylaw (Council)  Establishes the MPC as development and subdivision authority. 
• Community Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw (Finance)  Outlines payments required for natural resource extraction operations; payment is a condition of development approvals. 
• Fee for Service Bylaw (Finance)  Provides all fees related to planning, subdivision and development. 
• Public Access to Documents (Finance)  Outlines how a ratepayer can obtain documents related to planning and development.
• Application for Road Closure Policy (Planning)  Addresses how land values are determined when processing road closure requests.
• Rural Addressing Bylaw (GIS)  Development approvals are conditional on the provision of addressing signs. 
• Unsightly Properties (Protective Services)  As part of subdivision or development an applicant may be required to clean up a property as outlined in this policy.
• Road Construction Policy (Public Works)  Outlines when and why roads are constructed according to a priority listing. 
• Public Approaches Policy (Public Works)  Summarizes the control and management of the installation and/or removal of approaches which may be required as part of subdivision or development. 
• New Construction on County Road Allowance Policy (Public Works)  Provides guidelines for the construction of new roads/accesses on County road allowances. 
• Borrow Pits Policy (Public Works)  When required to build a road as part of a subdivision or development, this policy outlines the requirements around borrow pits.
• Criteria for Standardized Business Sign Policy (Public Works)  Outlines the conditions to be met for authorization of sign placement as part of a subdivision or development.
• Encroachment Agreement Policy (Public Works)  Defines authorized/unauthorized encroachments and when an agreement is required.
• Installation of Culverts (Public Works)  Confirms the size, location and elevation of culverts and why/when they are to be installed
• Transfer Sites (Utilities)  When directed to dispose of materials for demolitions, this outlines materials accepted at Transfer Sites.
• Legal Surveys & Engineering (Public Works)  Describes when legal surveying and engineering are required regarding road widening and construction as part of the subdivision process. 
• Gravelling Policy (Public Works)  Provides timeline for application of gravel to county roads/approaches according to set criteria as part of the subdivision and development process. 
• Rural Mailboxes on Roadsides (Public Works)  Development conditions may require the installation of a mailbox, this policy details the development requirements.
• Special Haul Permits/Haul Agreements (Public Works)   Development conditions may require this permit when multiple hauls are required, for example in gravel extraction.
• Overweight and Overdimensional Permits (Public Works)  The development conditions may require this permit if large structures are being moved to or from a site.
• Power Line Crossing Regulation (Utilities)  As a condition of subdivision or development, the developer may need to provide power across a roadway, this policy outlines the requirements for crossing.  
• Road Crossing Regulations (Utilities)  As a condition of subdivision or development, the developer may need to provide servicing across a roadway, this policy outlines the requirements for crossing.
• Street Lighting - Hamlets & Subdivisions (Utilities)  As part of subdivision, street lighting may be required as outlined in this policy. 
• Water & Wastewater Systems - Connection by new beneficiaries (Utilities)  As part of subdivision or development, connection to water/wastewater facilities may be required as outlined in this policy. 
• Water Works Policy (Utilities)  Illustrates the standards, procedures and guidelines for private connections to a Camrose County water system which may be required as a part of subdivision or development. 
• Design Standards: Construction Design Standards used for roads, utilities, etc. Note: Currently we use the City of Edmonton Design Standards.

Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks

• Bylaw 1410 Wetaskiwin/Camrose
• Bylaw 1411 Ponoka/Camrose
• Bylaw 1447 Leduc/Camrose
• Bylaw 1423     Town of Bashaw Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework 
• Bylaw 1425     Village of Bawlf Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
• Bylaw 1427    Village of Bittern Lake Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
• Bylaw 1429    Village of Edberg Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
• Bylaw 1431    Village of Ferintosh Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework 
• Bylaw 1433    Village of Hay Lakes Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
• Bylaw 1435    Village of Rosalind Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework

Other

• Camrose Source Water Protection Plan
• Airport Vicinity Protection Area Regulations (Planning)
• Rural Mailbox Guidelines (Canada Post)

Land Use Bylaw 1373

Camrose County Land Use Bylaw 1373 is a regulatory document that implements the land use policy and regulates the use of land and buildings within the County. Land Use By-law 1373 was adopted by County Council on April 12, 2016.

A printed copy of the Land Use By-law can be obtained from the County Office (for $20.00 + GST) or printed from this webpage.

A Land Use Bylaw can be amended from time to time by Council, or through a application for amendment from a landowner. The copy of Bylaw 1373 above, includes any amendments to date as an Office Consolidation, to make reading the documents easier. If you want original copies of the bylaw or the amending bylaws contact the Planning Department. 

Questions concerning any amendments to Land Use Bylaw 1373, or the application or interpretation of Land Use Bylaw 1373 should be directed to the Planning & Development Department.

How to Use the Land Use Bylaw

The Land Use Bylaw establishes regulations for the use of land and buildings in the County. Regulations differ depending on the location and type of development contemplated. Land Use District Maps provide direction for development and use of land on specific parcels throughout the County. It is important when reviewing the Land Use Bylaw to consider both the general and specific regulations that may apply to your property.

The Land Use Bylaw reflects County regulation only – other bylaws, regulations and Acts of the County, province and federal government must also be observed.  It is up each individual to ensure that the laws of each level of government regulating the use of land and development are observed.

When using the Land Use Bylaw it is suggested that the user follow these steps:

1. Locate the subject property on the Land Use District Maps. Note the district title that applies to the property (e.g. A, CR-1, LR).
2. Use the Land Use Bylaw Table of Contents to find the specific Land Use District Regulations. The Land Use District Regulations are in Part Seven of the Bylaw. Each Land Use District Regulation includes a list of permitted and discretionary uses, development regulations and other specific regulations as necessary. These regulations are used to determine the use of land and the types of development that can occur in each Land Use District.
3. Review the general regulations in Section Six of the Bylaw to determine if there are any general regulations that may apply to the subject property or development. General regulations address issues such as parking, on-site and off-site servicing requirements, signs, accessory buildings, natural resource extraction, etc.
4. Discuss your proposed land use or development with staff from the Planning Department.

If you require assistance with the regulations or processes contained in the Land Use Bylaw, please contact the Planning Department.

The official version of the Land Use Bylaw and amendments is located at the County office. The official version on the Land Use Bylaw should be consulted in all cases where an officially certified version of the Bylaw is required.

Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1372

The Camrose County Municipal Development Plan was adopted by County Council on April 12, 2016. The Municipal Development Plan establishes land use policies for the County as a whole.

A Municipal Development plan can change from time to time as new land use trends emerge. Questions about amendments to the Municipal Development Plan or interpretation of the Municipal Development Plan should be directed to the Planning & Development Department.

In addition to the Municipal Development Plan, Camrose County has a number of Area Structure Plans in place. These Area Structure Plans are adopted by Council and, like the Municipal Development Plan, establish land use poIicies for specific areas in the County.