The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) regulates the use and development of all land and buildings within the RMWB. Development is done in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bylaw.
On March 25, 2025, Council approved a new Land Use Bylaw (No. 26/001), which will come into effect Jan. 1, 2026. Development will continue to follow the existing Land Use Bylaw No. 99/059 until this date.
Developed through extensive public engagement, the new LUB is user-friendly with updated regulations that address community needs and support responsible development and economic growth in the region by providing greater flexibility for new development.
The Council report is available for review in the March 24 Council Agenda.
To learn more about the new Land Use Bylaw and future public LUB information sessions, visit participate.rmwb.ca/LUB or review the March 26, 2025 News Release.
Consolidated Land Use Bylaw No. 99/059
Bylaw No. 99/059 of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is consolidated as of August 22, 2017.
Maps and appendices
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Amendments
Following August 22, 2017, the below listed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw have been passed by Council however they are not incorporated as part of the above linked consolidated bylaw.
| Bylaw No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 25/017 | LUB Text Amendment to the GD- Gateway District |
| 25/015 | LUB Text Amendment for Food Trucks and Street Vending |
| 25/013 | LUB Amendment for Lot 6, Block 3, Plan 782 2728 and 4MR, Block 3, Plan 782 2728 in Abasand |
| 25/009 | LUB Text Amendment to the City Centre Area Redevelopment Special Area Floor Area Ratio Regulations |
| 25/003 | LUB Amendment to Signage Regulations re Window and Freestanding Signs |
| 24/021 | Amendment to Lot 56, Plan 832 1906 in Janvier |
| 24/022 | Amendment for Liquor Store site specific to Lot 5 Plan 182 1053 |
| 24/023 | Amendment for Janvier Lots 116 117 and 118 |
| 24/001 | LUB Amendment Gateway District |
| 24/004 | LUB Amendment Parsons Creek Text and Map. |
| 23/008 | Redistricting Municipal Lots in Ptarmigan Court |
| 23/007 | Amendment to Home Business and Home Occupation Definitions |
| 24/002 | Amendment to Signage Regulations |
| 24/006 | Re-Designating Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 022 3773 – Centennial Campground |
| 24/008 | Re-Designating Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 232 1444 to Small Holdings |
| 23/003 | 110 Prospect Drive – Redistricting Medium Density Residential to Community Commercial |
| 21/021 | Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 084 0460 from C4 Highway Commercial to BI – Business Industrial |
| 21/018 | Lot 17, Block 2, Plan 212 1294 from Community Commercial to Mixed/Transitional Commercial |
| 20/032 | Definitions and General Regulations Relating to Project Accommodations |
| 20/017 | Temporarily Relax RV Parking |
| 20/002 | Text Amendment |
| 20/001 | Text Amendment Site-Specific |
| 19/028 | Text Amendment Cluster Housing |
| 19/023 | Fees Amending Bylaw |
| 19/014 | Conklin Cemetery |
| 18/029 | 9701 Franklin Avenue Redistricting |
| 18/028 | Waterfront Redistricting |
| 18/023 | Cannabis Retail and Production Facilities |
| 18/014 | Cannabis Legalization |
| 18/013 | Lot 12, Block 2, Plan 9121064 from Medium Density to Mixed-Transitional Commercial |
| 18/011 | Amendment to Timberlea Area Structure Plan |
| 18/010 | Rural Sign Provisions |
| 18/004 | Home Business and Home Occupation Amendment |
| 18/003 | General Text Amendment |
| 17/025 | 121 McDonald Street, Fort Chipewyan |
| 17/020 | Business Industrial District |
| 17/019 | Lots 11-14, Block 2, Plan 3969ET Waterways |
| 21/005 | Direct Control District DC21/005 – Fort Chipewyan Cemetery Site District |
| 21/007 | Text Amendment Specific to Backyard Hen Pilot Project |
| 21/013 | Redistricting Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 212 1129 – Public Works North Facilities |
| 21/015 | Change of Use Exemptions for Permitted Uses |
| 21/016 | Special Events |
| 22/009 | Amendment to Overnight Childcare |
| 23/013 | Amendment to Centrefire Place |
| 23/015 |
Amendment Regarding Electronic Advertising |
| 23/018 | Amend City Centre Regulations |
| 23/019 | Amend Funeral Home Crematorium |
Development compliance
The Land Use Bylaw is enforced through development compliance. Please direct questions or concerns to PULSE.
Frequently asked questions
| Do I need a permit to build a fence? |
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No, permits are not required for fences. However, there are regulations surrounding the height of all fences, as well as regulations specific to corner lots. In all residential districts, the maximum height of a fence is:
Before you begin construction, please contact Alberta One Call for utility locates at 1-800-242-3447 and a surveyor to verify your property lines. |
| Do I need a permit to build a shed or deck in my backyard? |
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Yes, permits may be required for these structures. A permit is not required if:
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| Do I need a business licence to operate a business within the municipality? |
| Yes. Find out more about business licensing. |
| Can I operate a business out of my home? |
| The Land Use Bylaw allows for home occupations or home business in specific areas. Please contact a Development Officer for more information. |
| Can I place a sea-can container on my property? |
| A development permit and a building permit is required as a sea-can container is considered an accessory structure. |