Public Notices
On September 17, 2019, Council passed the Public Notification Bylaw which provides for alternative methods of public notification of items required to be advertised under the Municipal Government Act (bylaws, resolutions, public hearings, meetings, and other things).
This page is intended to keep residents informed on legislative services and planning processes in the community, whether it be upcoming public hearings or notices.
Development decisions and public hearings may also be advertised in the local newspaper(s). Copies of these advertisements can be viewed on our advertising page.
The following decisions are subject to certain conditions, and as per the Municipal Government Act, a person affected by these decisions has a right of appeal.
Copies of any the permits are available for inspection by the public at the Wheatland County Administration Office during regular office hours.
The following development permits have been approved:
- Published October 8, 2019:
- Approved October 8, 2019
- Discretionary Permit: DP 2019-124. The purpose of this application is for Cat Boarding and Fostering Business to be granted a permit to operate as a Home Based Business Type 3. Location: Plan 161 0633, Block 2, Lot 1, NE-14-23-24-4. *Conditions were amended to require a waste management plan.
- Discretionary Permit: DP 2019-130. The purpose of this application is for a Retreat Centre to be granted a permit to operate as a Home Based Business Type 3. Location: SW-27-23-25-4.
- Discretionary Permit: DP 2019-133 was refused based on information provided by residents. The purpose of this application was for Dwelling, Secondary Suite within an existing dwelling. Location: Plan 031 1146, Block 4, Lot 5, Speargrass.
- SD2019-019. This subdivision to create a new title of +/-78.40 acres for an existing homestead. NE-11-24-19-W4M Adjacent to Range Rd. 191, and 9.5 km east of the Hamlet of Hussar.
- Approved October 8, 2019
- Published October 2, 2019:
- Approved October 1, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-141 (Farm building and shipping container) at NW 26-25-26-W4M
- Permitted Use: DP2019-141 (Farm building and shipping container) at NW 26-25-26-W4M
- Approved October 1, 2019
- Published October 23, 2019:
- Approved September 30, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-121 for a dwelling - single detached at NE 22-25-25-W4M
- Approved October 9, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-143 for an addition to an existing dwelling at N 25-23-2-W4M.
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-144 for a farm building at SW 20-22-25-W4M (PL 1411612; B1; L3)
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-148 for a variance at PL 0811158; B67 (Lakes of Muirfield)
- Approved October 10, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-150 for a dwelling - single detached at SW 2-24-25-W4M
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-153 for an accessory building at NW 23-25-23-W4M
- Approved October 15, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-101 for a dwelling single detached at N 7-24-26-W4M (PL 1011307; B1; L2
- Approved October 16, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-154 for a dwelling - single detached at E 5-22-25-A4M (PL 0711421; B9; L5)
- Permitted Use: DP 2019-155 for a dwelling - single detached and accessory building at NW 21-25-22-W4M (PL 0212073; B1; L1)
- Approved September 30, 2019
- Published October 30, 2019:
- Approved October 29, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-142 for an essential public service at SE 3-24-22-W4M - PL 191143; B2; L1
- Permitted Use: DP2019-142 for an essential public service at SE 3-24-22-W4M - PL 191143; B2; L1
- Approved October 29, 2019
- Published November 6, 2019
- Approved October 30, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-136 for a Accessory Building located at NE 15-24-24-W4M - Pl 1213089; B2; L2
- Approved November 4, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-158 for a Shipping Container at NE 34-22-25-W4M
- Approved November 5, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-161 for a Dwelling - Single Detached at NE 27-24-25-W4M
- Permitted Use: DP2019-162 for a Dwelling - Moved On located at SE 28-25-24-W4M - Pl 1711171; B1; L1
- Permitted Use: DP2019-163 for a Shipping Container located at SE 28-25-24-W4M - Pl 1711171; B1; L1
- Approved October 30, 2019
- Published November 14, 2019
- Approved November 6, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-164 for a variance at PL 0311146; B3; L8 - Speargrass
- Permitted Use: DP2019-165 for an Accessory Building at NE 24-25-25-W4M - PL 1213091; B4; L1
- Approved November 6, 2019
- Published November 20, 2019
- Approved November 14, 2019
- Discretionary: DP2019-169 at NW 25-22-26-W4M - Pl 0810025; B1; L1 for a Permitted Accessory Building
- Approved November 19, 2019
- Permited Use: DP2019-139 at NW 29-24-24-W4M - Pl 9210498; L2 for a Discretionary HBB 3 - Motorcycle Parts & Service
- Permited Use: DP2019-145 at Pl 8210745; B 1A; L2 for a Discretionary Sign - Changeable Content
- Permited Use: DP2019-146 at NW 7-23-21-W4M - Pl 9813413; B1 for a Discretionary Dwelling, Accessory
- Permited Use: DP2019-149 at SW 2-24-25-W4M for a Discretionary HBB 3 - Construction of Vehicle Accessories
- Permited Use: DP2019-151 at NE 8-24-24-W4M for a Discretionary Greenhouse, Public
- Permited Use: DP2019-152 at NE 22-25-25-W4M for a Discretionary Dwelling, Accessory
- Permited Use: DP2019-157 at SE 27-23-26-W4M - Pl 9110892; L1 for a Discretionary Contractor Services
- Approved November 14, 2019
- Published December 3, 2019
- Approved November 26
- Permitted Use: SW 22-24-26-W4M at SW 22-24-26-W4M for HBB 3 - Engine Building & Mechanical Repair
- Permitted Use: SW 22-24-26-W4M at SW 22-24-26-W4M for HBB 3 - Engine Building & Mechanical Repair
- Approved November 26
- Published December 5, 2019
- Approved November 29, 2019
- Permitted Use: DP2019-159 at NE 7-22-20-W4M for a Farm Building
- Permitted Use: DP2019-171 at SE 21-25-25-W4M - Pl 1312172; B2; L2 for a Dwelling - Manufactured
- Permitted Use: DP2019-172 at SE 24-24-26-W4M - Pl 9612164; B1 for a HBB - Type 3
- Approved November 29, 2019
- Published December 10, 2019
- Approved December 10, 2019
- Discretionary: DP2019-112 at Plan 081 5359, Block 1, Lot 2 within NE-7-24-25-W4M for Industrial, Medium (Equipment Storage, Construction, Maintenance, Repair)
- Discretionary: DP2019-123 at Plan 741 1110, Block 4 within SE-6-24-25-W4M for a Kennel
- Discretionary: DP2019-147 at SW-15-24-24-W4M for Industrial Medium (Sea Can Storage & Distribution)
- Discretionary: DP2019-166 at Plan 921 2103, Block 1 within NW-33-21-25-W4M for Kennel
- Discretionary: DP2019-168 at Plan 821 0968, Block 4, Lot 1 - Gleichen for Dwelling, Modular (Used)
- Approved December 10, 2019
Applications that have passed the appeal period can be found in the archives.
Public Hearings are open to the public. They are usually held at 9 a.m. during Council Meetings. Once the Hearing is concluded, a motion may be made to provide Second Reading for the bylaw or bylaw amendment. If approved, it moves on to the Third and Final Reading; if defeated, it’s done. The bylaw may also be given it's Third and Final Reading at the same meeting. Conversely, Council may request more information or an amendment, whereby the document will be reviewed for the Third and Final Reading at the next Council meeting.
Any comments provided will become part of the public record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information on submissions made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the FOIP Act Section 33 (c) and subsequent versions of the Act.
The decision of Council regarding the approval or refusal of a Land Use Bylaw amendment may not be appealed by anyone.
Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or in person at the Public Hearing. The application files may be reviewed in the County Office during regular office hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Published November 14, 2019
Comments may be forwarded in writing to Wheatland County or in person at the above meeting. The application files may be reviewed in the County Office during regular office hours – Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any comments provided will become part of the public record in accordance with Section 40 (1) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act. Any personal information on submissions made regarding applications is collected under the authority of the FOIP Act Section 33 (c) and subsequent versions of the Act.Public Hearing Date Bylaw Number Legal Land Description Proposal December 3, 2019 2019-22 SE 7-23-25-W4M Land use redesignation for +/- 0.29 acres to redesignate lands from Agricultural General to Country Residential and +/-0.79 acres within Plan 001 2255, Block 1 from Country Residential to Agricultural General to accommodate a boundary adjustment. December 3, 2019 2019-25 Plan 0813350, Block 1, Lot 2 Land use redesignation for +/- 128.74 acres to redesignate lands from Agricultural General to Industrial General for a County-led pilot project to increase industrial development within the County. December 17, 2019 2019-33 County-wide (Kneehill & Wheatland IDP Updates) The purpose of an IDP is to minimize land use and development conflicts, provide opportunities for collaboration and communication, and allow for the resolution of any conflicts that may arise. December 17, 2019 2019-26 SW-2-24-26-W4 Land use redesignation for +/- 2.27 acres to redesignate lands from Agricultural General to Country Residential to accommodate a future subdivision and consolidation into Plan 161 1661, Block 8, Lot 1.
At the hearing(s) the SDAB will hear from the appellant(s) and/or the agent; from any person who claims to be affected by the proposal; and from any other person who wishes to make representation AND whom the SDAB agrees to hear.
Comments may be made verbally at the hearing, OR if you wish to present a written submission, you must have at least TEN copies to be distributed at the commencement of the hearing, and should be aware that your submission may be made public. A time limit may be imposed on verbal submissions, at the discretion of the Chairperson. No comments via telephone will be considered by the SDAB.
The complete file for this application may be inspected in the County Office during regular office hours – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Should you have any questions please contact the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Clerk at 403-934-3321, or via email.
Most Recent Hearing:
November 8, 2019 Signed Decision
- SO2019-01: Stop Order Appeal for SW 7-25-24-W4M.
Original Decision Date: July 3, 2019
Written Submission Due Date: September 5, 2019
SDAB Decision: - SO2019-02: Stop Order Appeal for SW 7-25-24-W4M
Original Decision Date: July 3, 2019
Written Submission Due Date: September 5, 2019
SDAB Decision:
The attachments below pertain to both appeal files
Exhibit A
Exhibit B - Wheatland County Representative Submissions
Exhibit C - Appellant Representative Submissions
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