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Land Use Bylaw

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.

Download the Consolidated Land Use Bylaw No. 99/059

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.

Land Use Bylaw Amendments
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?

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:

  • Two metres for the portion of the fence that does not extend beyond the most forward portion of the principal building on the lot.
  • One metre for the portion of the fence that does extend beyond the most forward portion of the principal building on the lot.

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?

Yes, permits may be required for these structures. A permit is not required if:

  • The shed is under 10 square metres.
  • The deck is less than 0.6 metres off the ground.
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.
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