The Land Use Bylaw contains rules and regulations for development on private land. An application to amend the Land Use Bylaw is required if you wish to develop a site in a manner that is not allowed in the current land use district or development regulations. A Land Use Bylaw amendment requires three readings by Council and a public hearing.
Fees and Timelines
| Land Use Bylaw - Map or Map and Text Amendment* | $4,620 |
| Land Use Bylaw - Text Amendment only | $3,465 |
| Land Use Bylaw - Direct Control - New District | $5,775 |
| Land Use Bylaw - Direct Control - Amendment | $4,620 |
*where an application involves a proposal to amend more than one (1) of the following major documents (MDP, ASP, ARP, OP, LUB), the full fee will be charged for the item with the highest fee and all other items will be charged half of the fee stated above.
Land Use Bylaw amendment fees are regulated by Bylaw C-1395 – Fees, Rates and Charges.
Planning and advertising fees are non-refundable regardless if the amendment is approved or denied.
Land Use Bylaw amendment applications can take up to 2 to 3 months to process. More complex proposals may take longer.
Submission Information
Complete applications may be submitted electronically to planning@cityofgp.com.
Before submitting an application, the applicant should meet with a Planner to discuss their proposal, the purpose of the amendment, and the amendment process. Please arrange a meeting by calling 780-538-0325 or emailing planning@cityofgp.com.
Questions
If you have questions about the application form or the application process, please contact a Planner at 780-538-0325 or planning@cityofgp.com