Other Rezoning

At the January 11, 2018 meeting, Lacombe County Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1266/18 which proposes to rezone SW 07-41-26-W5M, north of the City of Lacombe, from Agricultural "A" District to Recreation “PR" District. The rezoning request from The Nursery Golf Course & Country Club is to facilitate thirty-one (31) seasonal RV camping lots, a washroom/shower facility, and a caretaker suite. The property currently has an 18 hole golf course. It is important to note that no subdivision is sought in this proposal.

Second reading was passed on February 22, 2018

Please refer to the attached Bylaw and Notice of Public Hearing for more information on the proposed amendments.

If you are unable to attend the public hearing or wish to provide additional comments, please contact Cajun Paradis, Planner/Development Officer with Lacombe County at 403-782-8389 or 

pdf Bylaw No. 1266/18 - Draft (153 KB)

(To see the attachments, click on "Read More")

At the July 6, 2017, meeting, County Council gave second reading to Bylaw No. 1247/17 which proposes a rezoning of Pt. NW 21-39-3-W5M to Recreation "P-R" District under the County's Land Use Bylaw.

The development proposal includes a driving range, 12-hole golf course, 100 recreational vehicle seasonal campsites (including two 384 square foot washrooms), 104 vehicle parking spaces and an 80,000 square foot storage lot.  In order to accommodate the proposed campground, the applicant is seeking to redesignate the lands to Recreation "P-R" District.  It is important to note, however, that no subdivision is sought in this proposal.

Should you have any questions, please contact Cajun Paradis, Planner/Development Officer with Lacombe County at 403-782-8389 or 

pdf Last Hill - Request for Rezoning (124 KB)

pdf Last Hill - Context Map and Concept Plan (22.18 MB)

pdf Last Hill - Groundwater Supply License Report (7.23 MB)

pdf Last Hill - Groundwater License (289 KB)

pdf Last Hill - Traffic Impact Assessment (2.24 MB)

pdf Last Hill - Water Well Analysis (384 KB)

At the August 10, 2017 meeting, County Council gave second reading, third reading and passed  Bylaw No. 1248/17 which allows Procor Ltd. to rezone Lot 2 Block 1 Plan 992 4793, Pt. SW 9-39-25-W4M, west of the Hamlet of Joffre from Agricultural "A" District to Heavy Industrial "I-HI" District under the County's Land Use Bylaw in order to facilitate an expansion of the existing rail yard.  A copy of the Bylaw is attached.

Should you have any questions, please contact Peter Duke, Planner/Development Officer with Lacombe County at 403-782-8389 or

pdf Bylaw No. 1248/17 (288 KB)

pdf Procor - Proposed Development (537 KB)

pdf Procor - Concept Plan (37.98 MB)

pdf Procor - Geotech (1.48 MB)

pdf Procor - Traffic Impact Assessment (39 KB)

pdf Procor - Stormwater (618 KB)

pdf Procor - Biophysical Assessment (3.49 MB)

On September 14, 2017 Lacombe County Council endorsed the Sandhill Estates Concept Plan, granted third reading to Bylaw 1236/17, and granted conditional subdivision approval for a new 14 lot Country Residential Estate subdivision.

The property was previously zoned Country Residential "R-CR" District and has now been rezoned to Country Residential Estate District "R-CRE" which allows for smaller lot sizes and individual services. The development which consists of lots ranging in size from 0.50 – 0.53 ha (1.25 – 1.33 ac) lies within the existing Burbank subdivision, south of the Town of Blackfalds.

Some of the features of the development include children’s play equipment, a looped nature trail that meanders it’s way throughout the wooded areas of the development to a constructed wetland. There will also be a 6 stall parking area at the trailhead for local residents and general public to access these amenities.  

Please refer to the Concept Plan below and should you require further information or have any questions, please contact Peter Duke, Planner/Development Officer with Lacombe County at 403-782-8389 or

On February 9, 2017, Lacombe County Council gave third reading to Bylaw 1229/16 regarding the application submitted by Summerland Leisure Park, located on Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 042 1375, Pt. NW 23-40-28-W4M south of Gull Lake requesting to rezone approximately 23.52 acres of land from Agricultural "A" District to Recreational "P-R" District under the County's Land Use Bylaw.   A copy of the bylaw is attached.

If you require addition information or have any questions, please contact Cajun Paradis, Planner/Development Officer with Lacombe County at 403-782-8389 or

pdf Bylaw 1229/16 - Summerland Leisure Park Rezoning (35 KB)

At the November 10, 2016 meeting, Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw No. 1228/16 regarding Lykal Properties Ltd. request to rezone approximately 10.21 ha (25.23 acres) of land legally described as Lot 2 Plan 982 6294 located on Pt. NE 21-39-27-W4M, southwest of Blackfalds from Agricultural "A" to Business Industrial "I-BI".

A copy of the Bylaw is attached - please contact Jesse McPhail at or 403-782-8389 for more information.

pdf Bylaw No. 1228/16 (155 KB)

At the January 14, 2016 meeting, Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1213/15 which allows for the redesignation of approximately 8 ha (19.77 acres) of land along the west side of NE 29-38-25-W4M from Agricultural "A" District to Industrial "I-HI" District.  The purpose of this redesignation is to accommodate the development of a proposed new stormwater retention pond.

For more information please contact Jesse McPhail at 403-782-8389 or

pdf Bylaw No. 1213/15 - Public Hearing Notice (1.59 MB)

At the January 14, 2016 meeting, Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1215/15 which allows for the redesignation of Lots 4 to 9 Block 33 Plan 7159AI  located in the Hamlet of Mirror from "H-PR" Public Recreation District to "H-C" Commercial District.

For more information please contact Peter Duke at 403-782-8389 or

pdf Bylaw No. 1215/15 - Public Hearing (2.27 MB)

At the October 22, 2015 meeting, Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1210/15 which allows for the redesignation of 16 County owned lots in the Hamlet of Mirror from "H-I" Industrial and "H-R1" Residential District to Public Utility Lots (PUL). 

The purpose of this redesignation is to provide access to a sewer line that runs through the center of the lots on Block 10 and will also ensure that the lots on Block 25 can continue to act as an informal stormwater management area.

For more information please contact Peter Duke at 403-782-8389 or .

pdf Bylaw No. 1210/15 (220 KB)

Lacombe County Council gave third reading to Bylaw 1179/13 on June 27, 2013 which proposes to redesignate approximately 52.69 hectares (130.2 acres) on Pt. NW 21-39-27-W4M, just west of the Town of Blackfalds and adjacent to McLevin's Industrial Park from Agricultural "A" to Business Industrial "I-BI" District. The proposed redesignation is to accomodate a 15 lot business industrial development.

 Concept Plan
 Stormwater Management
 Ph 1 ESA.pdf (9.67 MB)
 RD4372 - Final Geotechnical Report.pdf (3.37 MB)
 TIA March 2013.pdf (3.42 MB)
 Wetland Assessment Feb 7 2013.pdf (6.56 MB)
 Openhouse Summary 20120724.pdf (8.52 MB)
 Signed Clearance Application Archaeology.pdf (87.58 kB)

Council gave third and final reading to Bylaw No. 1159/12 on October 11, 2012 to rezone approximately 58.87 hectares (145.48 acres) on Pt. SW 28-39-27-W4M, just west of the Town of Blackfalds and adjacent to Aspelund Industrial Park. The property is currently zoned Agricultural 'A' District and the Bylaw proposes to rezone it to Business Industrial 'I-BI' District to accommodate the development of eighteen(18) industrial lots in two (2) phases. The Concept Plan and supporting studies and documentation are attached.

 TES Final Concept Plan
 Site Development Guidelines
 TES Stormwater Management Report
 TES Wildlife Assessment
 TES Final Geotechnical Report
 TES Wetland Assessment

Pt. NE 1/4 & Pt. SE 1/4 Sec. 21 Twp. 39 Rge. 3 W5M

Titled Area:	approx. 17.74 ha (43.83 acres)
Proposal:	24-lot industrial park
Lot Sizes:	0.30 - 1.45 ha (0.74 - 3.58 acres)
Servicing:	individual water wells private wastewater treatment systems
Reserve/Open Space:	municipal reserve to be determined
Development Information Provided:	Concept Plan - SEPT 25,2009 Draft Storm Water Management Report  Geotechnical Investigation (7MB)  Traffic Impact Assessment

Disclaimer

The material on this website is provided as general information only. Lacombe County is in the process of reviewing the submitted reports, which may result in questions and the need for further study.