The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) serves as the “rule book” for the development within the MD of Acadia. The LUB regulates the development of land and buildings on a site-specific basis, based on the policy directions set by the MD of Acadia’s Municipal Development Plan. The LUB regulates how land can be used, including what uses are appropriate and where they can be located. The LUB aims to balance landowner’s rights with the interests of the community.

Some of the key highlights of the proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2024-790 include:

1. Update and correct clerical formatting errors including:
   1.  Remove “Section 11 Except as Provided for in Section 3 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit” and Subsections 11.1.1 to 11. 1. 3, from Section 10.2 Accessory Buildings, Structures and uses.
   2.  Update Table of Contents and sections numbering as required. 
2. In Section 14. Agricultural General District, add the following Use as a Discretionary Use alphabetically under Subsection 14.4.1. 
   1. “Natural Resource Extraction and Processing Facility”

Should you wish to address Council in person, a public hearing for Bylaw 2025-796 will be held in the MD of Acadia Office at #9 Main Street, Acadia Valley, AB on Thursday June 5, 2025 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaw.

Additionally, written comments may be delivered to Box 30, Acadia Valley, AB, T0J0A0 or emailed to cao@mdacadia.ab.ca submissions will be received up to Wednesday June 4,2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2024-790 can be viewed Monday through Thursday at #9 Main Street, Acadia Valley, AB from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.