Statutory Plans and Regulations

A statutory plan is a legal document/bylaw that must go through three readings and a public hearing before it is adopted by a municipal Council. Once adopted, there is a legal obligation on the part of both the municipality and the residents to adhere to the plan.

Development is guided by legislation and policies that consists of:

• The Municipal Government Act
• Subdivisions and Development Regulations
• Minimum Design Standards for Development
• Planning & Development Policies (see below)

Planning & Development Policies & Guidelines

The Planning and Development Department has a department-specific policies & guidelines in place, whether established by Administration or Council, to guide the operations of the Department. In recognition of the requirements of the Municipal Government Act, the following is a list of all such policies & procedures: 

• Minimum Design Standards
• Development Security - Policy 702C
• Certificate of Compliance - Policy 703C
• Town of Olds Civic Addressing - Policy 704C

View the Plans

Municipal Development Plan

Intermunicipal Development Plan

Zoning and Land Use

Area Structure Plans

Area Redevelopment Plans