Public Hearings

Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11 is a land use regulatory tool which should be updated regularly. Bylaw No. 25-16 proposes amendments to 5 (five) sections in Land Use Bylaw (LUB) No. 14-11.

• 1.0.1 the amendment proposes to update the time when notice of a development permit application refusal is deemed to be received by the applicant from 5 (five) days to 7 (seven) days to be in line with provincial legislation.

• 1.0.2 the amendment proposes to update the time when notice of a development permit application has been deemed to be received by adjacent landowners from 5 (five) days to 7 (seven) days to be in line with provincial legislation.

• 1.0.3 the amendment proposes to replace the term "lot area" with the term "site area".  “Lot area” is referenced in the LUB in a few sections, and all references should be to “site area”, which is an existing defined term.

• 1.0.4 the amendment to Section 3.2 Projections into Yards proposes 2 (two) changes to the section. Currently, projections into yards (such as decks, eaves, balconies, and stairs) are limited by the table in Section 3.2, which can create challenges for residents on regularly shaped lots, irregularly shaped lots, and redevelopment sites. 1.0.4 specifically proposes to amend the standard for "Decks, open, or roofed porch or patio not exceeding one storey in height," by increasing the maximum permitted projection into the required setback from 2.0 meters to 3.0 meters. 

• The second amendment to section 3.2 Projections into Yards proposes to introduce the phrase "or as determined at the discretion of the Approving Authority" into the section. The change allows variations to be reviewed based on staff judgment, without requiring applicants to pursue more complex processes such as variances or appeals for minor projections into yards.  It also fixes the large number of projections in Strathmore which currently exceed 2.0 meters into a rear yard.

• 1.0.5 the amendment proposes to remove the maximum site area in Section 4.6 R3 – High Density Residential District. Regulating maximum site areas may have been an outdated method of controlling density, but with an existing density requirement in the district, the regulation is likely unnecessary and could restrict potential developments within the R3 district.  Also, there are existing lots (created before the current LUB came into effect) in Town which are larger than the maximum lot size.  As it is today, R3 applicants are forced either to subdivide their lots into smaller lots, or apply for large variances.
• High-density residential areas are intended to support a variety of development forms and larger projects could exceed 4000 m² (0.4 hectares, 0.99 acres, 43,055 sq ft) in site area.  Removing the maximum site area, while maintaining the density requirement will allow staff to make decisions on R3 projects which meet the requirements of the LUB.  There will be more flexibility for developers and staff can focus on site function.  The amendment will help provide for different housing forms and a broader range of residential types.

Public Hearing Process

A copy of the proposed bylaw can be found at this link or may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Strathmore Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held via Zoom AND in Council Chambers at the Strathmore Municipal Building on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. with procedures in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 199 and the Town of Strathmore Council Procedure Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaw, may present their concerns and/or suggestions by making a submission at the public hearing. Please contact Legislative Services by email at LSAdmin@strathmore.ca no later than noon on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in order to register to speak at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received prior to noon on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, as outlined in Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto.  If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing.  Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.  

Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.

Please contact Legislative Services at (403) 934 3133 prior to attending a Public Hearing to determine the order of Bylaw presentations in the Council Agenda to ensure efficient use of your time.

The proposed amendment to the Town's Municipal Development Plan would add two new policies to Section 2.3 – Economic Development and may be referred to as Municipal Development Plan Amendment #1.

Public Hearing Process

A copy of the proposed bylaw can be found at this link or may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Strathmore Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held via Zoom AND in Council Chambers at the Strathmore Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. with procedures in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 199 and the Town of Strathmore Council Procedure Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaw, may present their concerns and/or suggestions by making a submission at the public hearing. Please contact Legislative Services by email at LSAdmin@strathmore.ca no later than noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in order to register to speak at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received prior to noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as outlined in Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto.  If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing.  Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.  

Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.

Please contact Legislative Services at (403) 934 3133 prior to attending a Public Hearing to determine the order of Bylaw presentations in the Council Agenda to ensure efficient use of your time.

Please be advised that on May 7, 2025, Strathmore Town Council held a Public Hearing and gave second and third readings to Bylaw No. 25-07, a bylaw amending the WestCreek Area Structure Plan (ASP) Bylaw No. 08-22.

It was later discovered that Bylaw No. 25-07 contained an error: Map 7 – Future Land Use Concept was mistakenly omitted from the bylaw (see Map 7 in Schedule “A” below).

The recommended course of action is to bring forward a new bylaw to amend the WestCreek ASP Bylaw No. 08-22 in order to properly include Map 7.

The intent and content of Map 7 remain unchanged from what was presented and considered on May 7, 2025. No changes have been made to the map since that time.

Public Hearing Process

A copy of the proposed bylaw can be found at this link or may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Strathmore Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held via Zoom AND in Council Chambers at the Strathmore Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. with procedures in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 199 and the Town of Strathmore Council Procedure Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaw, may present their concerns and/or suggestions by making a submission at the public hearing. Please contact Legislative Services by email at LSAdmin@strathmore.ca no later than noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in order to register to speak at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received prior to noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as outlined in Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto.  If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing.  Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.  

Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.

Please contact Legislative Services at (403) 934 3133 prior to attending a Public Hearing to determine the order of Bylaw presentations in the Council Agenda to ensure efficient use of your time.

Please be advised that the Town of Strathmore has received a Land Use By-law Amendment application on those vacant lands described as Part of Lot 1, Block A, Plan 9410061, known municipally as 0 Wheatland Trail, Strathmore.

The applicant is requesting that the lands be redesignated from “R1”, Single Detached Residential, “R1S”, Single Detached Residential (Small Lot), “R2”, Low Density Residential, “RX”, Attached Housing, and “UR”, Urban Reserve to “DC-R1”, Direct Control – Single Detached Residential, “DC-R1S”, Direct Control – Single Detached Residential (Small Lot), “DC-R2”, Direct Control – Low Density Residential, “R2X”, Medium Density Attached Housing District, and “P1”, Public Service District.

The purpose of the proposed redesignation is to facilitate the creation of 96 urban residential lots along with 3 blocks intended to be used for emergency services, stormwater, and open space purposes on the subject lands. The proposed direct control districts would permit the following:

• “DC-R1”: Reduced minimum lot area, minimum lot size for corner lots, a minimum site width, while permitting smaller side-yard setbacks.
• “DC-R1S”: Reduced minimum site width and reduced side-yard setbacks. A zero-lot line is also introduced on one side, with a private maintenance easement on the other.
• “DC-R2”: Reduced minimum lot area, minimum site width, and minimum yard setbacks.

Public Hearing Process

A copy of the proposed bylaw can be found at this link or may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Strathmore Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held via Zoom AND in Council Chambers at the Strathmore Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, commencing at 7:00 p.m. with procedures in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 199 and the Town of Strathmore Council Procedure Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaw, may present their concerns and/or suggestions by making a submission at the public hearing. Please contact Legislative Services by email at LSAdmin@strathmore.ca no later than noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in order to register to speak at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received prior to noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, as outlined in Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto.  If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing.  Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.  

Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.

Please contact Legislative Services at (403) 934 3133 prior to attending a Public Hearing to determine the order of Bylaw presentations in the Council Agenda to ensure efficient use of your time.

Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11 is proposed to be amended to remove all references, regulations, and parking requirements related to Garden and Garage Suites, along with their associated definitions. All mentions of garden and garage suites are proposed to be deleted from the general provisions, parking standards, and definitions sections of the Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11. Additionally, “Garage Suite” and “Garden Suite” are proposed to be removed as discretionary uses from all land use districts.

Public Hearing Process

A copy of the proposed bylaw can be found at this link or may be inspected by the public during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Strathmore Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB). Please contact the Town Office if you would like an opportunity to review and provide input on the proposed amendments prior to the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing will be held via Zoom AND in Council Chambers at the Strathmore Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 4, 2025commencing at 7:00 p.m. with procedures in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Section 199 and the Town of Strathmore Council Procedure Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto. Any person or group of persons, or person acting on someone’s behalf, who claims to be affected by any or all of the proposed bylaw, may present their concerns and/or suggestions by making a submission at the public hearing. Please contact Legislative Services by email at LSAdmin@strathmore.ca no later than noon on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in order to register to speak at the Public Hearing.

Written submissions to the Public Hearing or the name of any person wishing to make an oral presentation at the Public Hearing must be received prior to noon on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as outlined in Bylaw No. 23-17 and amendments thereto.  If your written submission is not received by this time, please provide fifteen (15) copies for distribution at the Public Hearing.  Each person wishing to address Council at the Public Hearing shall complete their verbal presentation within five minutes.  

Please note that written submissions will become public documents once submitted to the Town, unless otherwise requested.

Please contact Legislative Services at (403) 934 3133 prior to attending a Public Hearing to determine the order of Bylaw presentations in the Council Agenda to ensure efficient use of your time.