Land Use Bylaw Rewrite

Overview

We are rewriting our Land Use Bylaw, the document that guides how land is used and the rules around development. This rewrite is a full, start-to-finish update to create a bylaw that is easier to understand, more consistent, and better aligned with Canmore’s future.

This multi-phase project is expected to run through 2028 and includes technical analysis, best practice review, engagement with interest holders and the public, and a full drafting of the bylaw.

Context

Canmore’s current Land Use Bylaw (2018-22) has become increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Since it was adopted in 2018, a lot has changed, including development pressures, community priorities, and new municipal plans that set the direction for how our community will grow.

The current bylaw can be hard to use and doesn’t reflect recent changes in Canmore’s policies, community priorities, or development trends. A full rewrite allows us to fix those issues and create a better tool for shaping Canmore’s future that will involve modernizing the rules, smplifying language and structure, and improving accessibility and navigation.

Get Informed

• Read the existing Land Use Bylaw
• Read the Issues Report that we developed during the Critique Phase that summarizes what's working and what isn't with the current bylaw.
  
  

Get Involved

We’re currently in the second phase of the project: the Learn Phase. During this phase, we are exploring best practices and potential pathways for rewriting and improving the bylaw.

We anticipate that there will be future opportunities for public input. We will share all upcoming opportunities to learn more about the project and share your perspective on this webpage. You can also subscribe for direct updates on this project by subscribing to the project newsletter on the right hand banner.

Contact
If you have specific questions, please contact the Planning & Development Department