Notice of Public Hearing – Bylaw No. 26/021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is expected to hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 14, 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. 26/021 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment to Redesignate Lot 26, Block 3, Plan 9825392 from PS – Public Service District to HC – Hamlet Commercial District and to include ‘Commercial Guest Accommodation’ as a Site-Specific Discretionary Use – Fort Chipewyan

Planning and Development Services has received an application to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 26/001 to redesignate a portion of land described as Lot 26, Block 3, Plan 982 5392 (the “Subject Property”), known as 125 McDermont Avenue, located in Fort Chipewyan, from PS-Public Service District to HC – Hamlet Commercial District and to include a site-specific LUB amendment to add the use of “Commercial Guest Accommodation” as a discretionary use in the HC – Hamlet Commercial District. The proposed LUB amendment would allow for commercial guest accommodation on the site, alongside retail suitable for the hamlet area.

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, July 6, 2026 or prior to the start of the Public Hearing in the Council Chamber:   
    • Register on-line at rmwb.ca/council; 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, July 6 2025.
    • Submit on-line at rmwb.ca/council;
    • 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 18 day of June, 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