Notice of Public Hearing - Bylaw No. 26/017

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 5:00 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. 26/005 – Area Structure Plan and Land Use Bylaw Amendment for a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 082 0549

Planning & Development Services has received an application to amend the Highway 69/Clearwater Valley Area Structure Plan (ASP)  Bylaw No. 99/058 and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) No. 26/001, to redesignate a portion of land described as Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 082 0549 (the “Subject Property”), fromC4 – Highway Commercial District to IH – Heavy Industrial District. The proposed amendment intends to assign one zone across the entire site versus the current split zone situation, bringing the ASP, LUB, and Municipal Development Plan (MDP) into alignment with current and future use

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 Department (1^st, Floor, Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray) permit.inquiries@rmwb.ca 780-743-7000

• Legislative Services Department    (7th Floor, Jubilee Centre, 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray) legislative.assistants@rmwb.ca 780-743-7001

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

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, March 16, 2026, or prior to the start of the Public Hearing in the Council Chamber:   

o   Register on-line at https://forms.rmwb.ca/Mayor-and-Council/Public-Hearingor

o   Email Legislative.Assistants@rmwb.ca; or

o   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, March 16, 2026.

o   Submit on-line at https://forms.rmwb.ca/Mayor-and-Council/Public-Hearing

o   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 26 day of February 2026.

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