Town of Whitecourt MDP, LUB and North Flats ASP

The Town of Whitecourt is updating the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and the Land Use Bylaw (LUB). These documents reflect the future aspirations of the community given the current opportunities and challenges facing the Town.

The annexation of the North Flats area presents an opportunity to spur investment and to set a unique vision for the future of this area. The North Flats Area Structure Plan (ASP) will determine land use, built form, open spaces and movement patterns for the North Flats area.

Advisory Commitee Meeting #1

Multi-Stakeholder Workshop and Open House #1

What We Heard Reports

Existing Town Documents

Land Use Bylaw

Land Use Districts – Map

Municipal Development Plan

Intermunicipal Development Plan

Vitalization plan

Bylaws and Policies

How much driveway do you need?

Should everyone be required to have grass on their front lawn?

Where should retail stores be located?

What should you be allowed to do on your own property?

What should your neighbours be allowed to do?

These are just some of the areas that are controlled by the Land Use Bylaw. These regulations have real effects on properties in Whitecourt. Have your say by registering for our workshop on January 24 from 1-4 pm at the Forest Interpretive. To register reply to planning@whitecourt.ca 

Not available in the afternoon? Drop by our open house on January 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre; or submit written comments to planning@whitecourt.ca

Project Update

Update

The first Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This event will introduce the project to the general public and provide an opportunity to seek their input on the potential opportunities and challenges in Whitecourt. For more information click here.

The first Multi-Stakeholder Workshop is also planned for January 24. A select group of stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds have been invited to take part in this event. This group will help to further inform the project team about opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the MDP, LUB and North Flats ASP projects. Results from the Multi-Stakeholder Workshop will be made available for review at the Open House.

Municipal Development Plan (MDP)

The Municipal Development Plan sets the long term vision for the community. It’s what we want our community to be. It sets the vision into specific goals and objectives for growth and investment.

Land Use Bylaw (LUB)

The Land Use Bylaw is the tool that we use to actually implement the vision and broader goals. It codifies them. Someone who wants to start a project can look at the LUB and determine what the requirements are for their project.

North Flats Area Structure Plan (ASP)

In 2020, the Town of Whitecourt annexed the lands that lie north of Flats Road and south of the Athabasca River. The ASP is the vison for this specific area of Town. The plan area consists of 276 hectares of land, which is currently being used for predominantly recreational uses, such as the Whitecourt Golf and Country Club and sports fields.

How much driveway do you need?

Should everyone be required to have grass on their front lawn?

Where should retail stores be located?

What should you be allowed to do on your own property?

What should your neighbours be allowed to do?

These are just some of the areas that are controlled by the Land Use Bylaw. These regulations have real effects on properties in Whitecourt. Have your say by registering for our workshop on January 24 from 1-4 pm at the Forest Interpretive. To register reply to planning@whitecourt.ca 

Not available in the afternoon? Drop by our open house on January 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre; or submit written comments to planning@whitecourt.ca

Timeline

  • Phase 1

    Project Initiation

  • Phase 2

    Preliminary Consultation

  • Phase 3

    MDP Preparation

  • Phase 4

    LUB Preparation

  • Phase 5

    North Flats ASP Preparation

  • Phase 6

    Finalization and Approval

Project Information

Upcoming Consultation Events

The Town is currently preparing for the first Open House which will collect feedback from citizens regarding opportunities and challenges relevant to the MDP, LUB, and North Flats ASP projects. This feedback will help to inform the first draft of each of these documents.

Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Allan & Jean Millar Centre Boardroom
Address: 58 Sunset Blvd, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N6

The first Multi-Stakeholder Workshop is also planned for January 24. A select group of stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds have been invited to take part in this event. This group will help to further inform the project team about opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the MDP, LUB and North Flats ASP projects. Results from the Multi-Stakeholder Workshop will be made available for review at the Open House.

Information

The new Municipal Development Plan, Land Use Bylaw and North Flats Area Structure Plan will be developed through feedback from Whitecourt citizens and stakeholders.

Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to be a sounding board to guide the MDP, LUB and North Flats ASP projects. The Committee will be comprised of representatives from the business community, civic agencies, municipal administration, Council, and citizens.

Applications to be a member of the Advisory Committee are now closed.

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The contact information collected here will be used to provide ongoing project updates to citizens who have joined this mailing list.

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Contact us
Email: planning@whitecourt.ca
Phone: 780-778-2273

Dnyanesh Deshpande

Principal, Urban Planning & Urban Design
Green Space Alliance
Email: dnyanesh@greenspacealliance.ca
Phone: 780-409-1763