Public Hearings Notices

As per the Municipal Government Act, Town Council is required to hold a public hearing as part of the process to approve or amend a land use bylaw or other statutory plans. The purpose is to receive comments on related land use and rezoning applications. All hearings are open to the public and your attendance is encouraged as they are an opportunity to let Town Council know your views on various issues regarding land use and development. You are encouraged to submit your comments in writing to Planning & Development prior to a hearing. Written submissions which have been received before the designated meeting time will be included in the report for the Public Hearing.

Anyone wishing to file a petition in respect to a bylaw, may find information on the procedure to be followed here: Petition Information for Electors.

SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2026-01

Bylaw No. 2026-01 proposes an amendment to the Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw to redesignate Lot A2, Block 11, Plan 6580JK, also identified as 4318 50 Avenue, from Light Industrial (ILD) to Commercial General (CGD) and Mixed Use Centre (MUC) and to add Recycling facility to the CGD district only at this address. The subject lands are shown in the sketch below. This proposed redesignation aligns with both the Municipal Development Plan and the Uptowne Area Redevelopment Plan, which calls for a mix of commercial and residential uses on this parcel in its land use concept. 

A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be seen during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) at the Town of Olds Office building, 3501 70 Avenue. The draft bylaw is also available in the link below.

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Town Office. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. Council will hear submissions made in person or by the agent from any person who claims to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to the Town of Olds Planning and Development department, at the address below. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026 will be included in the staff report to Council and comments received after will be read at the public hearing. Persons may make oral presentations in person or virtually via Teams at the Council meeting, regardless of whether or not they have provided written comments. 

Draft Bylaw 2026-01

Further information on the proposed bylaw may be obtained by contacting Planning & Development at (403)-507-4806.

Written comments can be submitted to:

Town of Olds
Planning & Development
3501 70 Avenue Olds AB T4H 1L7
Email: planning@olds.ca

REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAWS NO. 2026-02 & 2026-03

Bylaws No. 2026-02 and 2026-03 propose amendments to the Northeast Area Structure Plan and the Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw, respectively, to redesignate SW & SE-4-33-1-W5 from Future Urban (FUD) to Light Industrial (ILD). The subject lands are shown in the sketch below. The Northeast Area Structure Plan currently identifies a portion of the land for future commercial development while the bylaws propose only industrial zoning. 

A copy of the proposed bylaws and related documents may be seen during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) at the Town of Olds Office building, 3501 70 Avenue. The draft bylaw is also available in the link below.

A Joint Public Hearing regarding the proposed bylaws will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Town Office. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. Council will hear submissions made in person or by the agent from any person who claims to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to the Town of Olds Planning and Development department, at the address below. Comments received prior to 4:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026 will be included in the staff report to Council and comments received after will be read at the public hearing. Persons may make oral presentations in person or virtually via Teams at the Council meeting, regardless of whether or not they have provided written comments. 

Draft Bylaw 2026-02

Draft Bylaw 2026-03

Further information on the proposed bylaw may be obtained by contacting Planning & Development at (403)-507-4806.

Written comments can be submitted to:

Town of Olds
Planning & Development
3501 70 Avenue Olds AB T4H 1L7
Email: planning@olds.ca