March 13, 2025: Public Hearing on Proposed Bylaw 1472-25

PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Bylaw 1472-25

TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with sections 216.4, 606 & 692 of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of Smoky Lake County is giving consideration of Bylaw #1472-25:

• To redistrict the lands legally described as NE-34-59-13-W4M, from Residential Conservation (R2) District to Agriculture (AG) District, under the County’s Land Use Bylaw #1272-14; &

• To reclassify the lands legally described as NE-34-59-13-W4M, from Residential Conservation Area to Agriculture Area, under the County’s Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #1249-12; &

• To reclassify the lands legally described as NE-34-59-13-W4M, from Residential Conservation Area to Agriculture Area, under Bonnie Lake Area Structure Plan Bylaw #1146-07.

A Statutory Public Hearing will be held in relation to Bylaw 1472-25, both in-person and via videoconference on:

Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.
(or as soon as practical thereafter)

At: Smoky Lake County Council Chambers, 4612 McDougall Drive, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0

Or online: https://video.businessconnect.telus.com/join/393963085
Meeting ID: 393963085 or via phone: 1-844-511-2074

In-person Speakers: If you intend on participating in person, you are encouraged to pre-register for the Public Hearing by contacting Legislative Services at 780-656-3730.

Speakers participating through Telus Business Connect videoconference:
If you wish to speak at the Public Hearing via videoconference, you are asked to register 24 hours prior to the opening of the Public Hearing by contacting Patti Priest, Executive Services Clerk, at 780-656-3730. This is to ensure that virtual participants receive instructions to access the videoconference.

Requirements for all Speakers:
All speakers will be given a 5-minute time limit and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their submission in advance of the Public Hearing.

Written Submissions:
All interested parties are encouraged to express their views by providing a written submission to Executive Services by email at patti.priest@smokylakecounty.ab.ca

Persons wishing to view the Bylaw and/or the Public Hearing are invited to attend in person or view the Meeting at the County website at http://www.smokylakecounty.ab.ca 

Proposed Bylaw 1472-25 can be viewed HERE

 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: By submitting comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the personal information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public. This information is collected in line with section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions, please contact the Smoky Lake County Access and Privacy Officer at 4612McDougall Drive Box 310, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0, 780-656-3730, or county@smokylakecounty.ab.ca