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Land Use Bylaw

The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) regulates the use and development of land and buildings within the RMWB.

The LUB applies to all land and buildings in the region. Development is done in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bylaw.

Please note: A public hearing for Bylaw No. 21/003, a bylaw to replace the current Land Use Bylaw No. 99/059 will be held Tuesday, April 27. It proposes improvements to language, provision updates, modifications to dated sections, and the introduction of new regulations. For more, including ways to participate in the hearing, read the Public Hearing notice. 

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

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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
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 

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 a 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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