You are encouraged to discuss your proposal with a Land Use Planner to assess the feasibility of a proposed new plan or plan amendment before making a formal application. They will provide information on consistency with City growth plans and policies, the application process, and applicable fees.

Call 780-538-0325 or email planning@cityofgp.com to schedule a meeting with a Land Use Planner.

Note:  Applications are required to align with any statutory plan that has been approved for the location of the application.  If they don't, a concurrent amendment to those plans may be applied for.

Complete and submit the applicable application form including any supporting documentation, as well as the applicable fees. Please refer to the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw for current the current fee schedule.

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Once a submission is deemed complete, a Land Use Planner will circulate the proposed plan or amendment(s) to internal city departments and external agencies for comments and determine if any requirements need to be addressed regarding the proposal.

As per the Municipal Government Act, for new statutory plans the public must be given the opportunity to review and provide input into the development of the plan.

Depending on the nature of the application, a Public Open House may be required. The meeting provides residents an opportunity to listen to a presentation by the applicant regarding their proposal and provides them the opportunity to ask questions and offer comments. A Land Use Planner is in attendance to provide an overview of the process, and the next steps following the meeting. The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the Public Open House.

Notice of the amendment(s) is published on the City's website. Letters are also sent to adjacent property owners.

All statutory plans are subject to a public hearing, conducted at City Council at 6:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may provide written comments for City Council to consider in their deliberations or may address City Council in person at the hearing. This is the applicant's opportunity to convince Council to adopt the plan.

The final decision to adopt the new plan or plan amendment is made by City Council. The applicant will be informed of the decision by a Land Use Planner.