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:
Applications that have passed the appeal period can be found on the archives page. To view the spreadsheet in full screen, click here.
March 24, 2020 Council meeting will be held via conference call.
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 | Public Hearing Date | Bylaw Number | Legal Land Description | Proposal |
| Mar. 3, 2020 | Mar. 24, 2020 | 2019-12 | Plan 041 1592, Block 1, Lot 2 | To redesignate 67.09 acres of land from Agricultural General (AG) District to Industrial General (IG) District. |
| Mar. 3, 2020 | Mar. 24, 2020 | 2019-33 | County-wide |
Kneehill County and Wheatland County Intermunicipal Development Plan Proposal: In order to comply with the recent amendments to the Municipal Government Act, municipalities that share a border must enter into an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) that address specific topics. The intent of the IDP is to foster good relations by putting into policy how both municipalities will communicate with each other on different types of planning applications as well as establishing a dispute resolution process. Each municipality’s jurisdiction remains the same, and the IDP does not change land use districts. |
| Mar. 3, 2020 | Mar. 24, 2020 | 2020-04 | County-wide |
Land Use Bylaw 2016-01 Proposal: To amend the Land Use Bylaw 2016-01 to update Specific Use regulations and Definitions regarding Cannabis Stores and to update Highway Commercial, Hamlet Mixed Use, and Hamlet Commercial land use districts to include Cannabis Stores as a discretionary use. |
| Mar. 3, 2020 | Mar. 24, 2020 | 2020-14 | County-wide |
Special Areas Board and Wheatland County Intermunicipal Development Plan Proposal: In order to comply with the recent amendments to the Municipal Government Act, municipalities that share a border must enter into an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) that address specific topics. The intent of the IDP is to foster good relations by putting into policy how both municipalities will communicate with each other on different types of planning applications as well as establishing a dispute resolution process. Each municipality’s jurisdiction remains the same, and the IDP does not change land use districts. |
| Mar. 3, 2020 | Mar. 24, 2020 | 2020-01 | SW-11-24-26-W4M |
To redesignate +/- 3.00 acres from Agricultural General (AG) District to Industrial General (I-G) District to accommodate the future subdivision of an existing stair construction business. |
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.
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
This page is updated every week.
What you need to know about attending Council or Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) meetings, and Public Hearings:
The Planning Policy outlines protocols, notification requirements, and procedures - it can be found on the Policies and Bylaws page.