Notice of Public Hearing: Bylaw 24/006 LUB Amendment re: Centennial RV Campground and Auto Dealer

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Jubilee Centre Council Chamber located on the 1st Floor at 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, regarding the following matter:

Bylaw No. 24/006 – Land Use Bylaw No. 99/059 Amendment – Redesignation Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 022 3773 from PR – Parks and Recreation District to DC-C4 Highway Commercial District

Bylaw No. 24/006 proposes to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 99/059 specific to a parcel of land along Highway 63 to accommodate the continued short-term operation of the existing campground (Centennial RV Campground) and future development for an automotive dealership.

Redesignating the site from PR – Parks and Recreation District to DC-C4 – Direct Control Highway Commercial District will allow the owner to continue operations of the Campground, subject to approval of a Development Permit and the 3-year renewal requirements of LUB section 90.1(l), and with the objective, given its important entryway location, to transitioning the site for use as a future Automotive Dealership.

As a ‘Discretionary Use’ on the Subject Property any permit for a "Campground" use will be subject to the discretion of the Development Authority. The proposed Direct Control District offers Council the flexibility to review and decide on any applications for any “compatible uses” not specifically identified as permitted or discretionary in the proposed bylaw.

A copy of all related documents may be inspected between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday by contacting:

• Planning and Development Services Department (1^st Floor, Jubilee Centre, Fort McMurray); or
• Legislative Services (7th Floor, Jubilee Centre, Fort McMurray)

• Viewing on the Municipality’s website at www.rmwb.ca/hearings

You can also view the documents here: 

Notice of Public Hearing: Bylaw 24/006 LUB Amendment re: Centennial RV Campground and Automotive Dealer

Council Report Bylaw No. 24/006 LUB Amendment

Participating in the Public Hearing:

• If you would like to appear in-person before Council during the Public Hearing:
  • You may register with Legislative Services prior to 12:00 noon, Monday, April 15, 2024 or prior to the start of the Public Hearing in the Council Chamber:   
    • Register on-line at www.rmwb.ca/publichearingsubmission; or
    • Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca; or
    • Call Legislative Services at 780-743-7001.
  • Your registration must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.

• If you would like to make a written submission for Council’s consideration at the Public Hearing:
  • You must submit any written materials to the Chief Legislative Officer prior to 12:00 noon, Monday, April 15, 2024.
    • Submit on-line at www.rmwb.ca/publichearingsubmission;
    • Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca 
  • Your submission must include your full name, organization name (if required), address, telephone number, email address and clearly indicate support or opposition to the bylaw.
  • It is at Council’s discretion to accept submissions from those who have not submitted a request prior to the above noted timeline. Subject to Council’s consent to speak at the Public Hearing, anyone who wishes to also distribute written material at the time of their presentation should bring 15 copies of their material for distribution.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.  If you require an accommodation to participate, please include the details in your request to participate.  Advanced notice is required as some accommodations can take time to arrange. 

Please note written submissions are considered public documents, any information and materials you submit to Council for their consideration at the Public Hearing is added in its entirety to the agenda package, which is made available to the public and posted on the Municipality’s website. Verbal submissions will have a maximum of 5 minutes to address Council.  All submissions to the Public Hearing must be received prior to, or during, the Public Hearing.  Submissions cannot be made following the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

DATED at Fort McMurray, Alberta this 5^th day of April, 2024.

Jade Brown
Chief Legislative Officer
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
9909 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4

Phone: (780) 743-7001
Fax: (780) 743-7028
Email: Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca