Planning and Development Department

Rezoning

What is Zoning and when is it necessary to Rezone?

All lands within Saddle Hills County are zoned into districts that designate the permitted and discretionary uses for each parcel of land. Among other factors, the main goals are to separate incompatible uses from one another and to coordinate development in such a manner as to maximize the efficient use of infrastructure. The zoning districts are set out in the County's Land Use Bylaw. The Land Use Bylaw (set up as a link to the LUB) is available to be downloaded or a copy can be purchased from the County Administration Office at a cost of $20.00 plus GST.

Rezoning is the process of amending the Land Use Bylaw to change the existing zoning district to another district. Rezoning of the land may be necessary if you wish to develop your land in a way that is not allowed under the current zoning, or if you wish to apply for a subdivision that will create more than the maximum number of parcels allowed in that district. Applications may be approved by Saddle Hills County Council following a Public Hearing.

Concurrent Rezoning and Subdivision Applications

If you are planning on subdividing and are required to rezone the lands, both applications can be dealt with concurrently, however, prior to receiving subdivision approval, County Council must approve the rezoning application. Should the rezoning application not be approved, the subdivision will also be refused. The applicant will be required to enter into a subdivision extension agreement with the County to allow for the rezoning application to be processed.

Rezoning Requirements:

In the event that rezoning is required, an application to amend the Land Use Bylaw must be submitted along with the following information:

1. A completed application form, signed by all registered land owners or an agent authorized on their behalf in writing (written approval is required from all registered owners.)
2. A professionally prepared site plan of the property, showing the area to be rezoned and including the conceptual subdivision plan.
3. A site plan showing the land uses surrounding the subject property within a 30 meter radius of the boundaries of the site.
4. A current copy of the title as well as copies of caveats or restrictive covenants registered against the title affecting the land use. (The County can order these documents from Land Titles - charges apply)
5. A description of the use or uses proposed for the land that is the subject of the application.
6. A statement for the purpose and reasons for the application to amend the Bylaw

What are the fees to rezone?

The fees payable to the County are as follows:

Application Fee $500.00 (non-refundable)

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