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. 2025-18

Bylaw No. 2025-18 proposes amendments to improve clarity regarding the intent of some regulations introduced in the new Land Use Bylaw which was adopted in October 2025. The three components relate to infill development guidelines, fence and gate regulations, and defining the term “Low Impact Development” (LID) which is used in the landscaping regulations. 

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. 

A Public Hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held Monday, November 24, 2025, 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 November 18, 2025 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 2025-18

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