Land Use Bylaw

Part 1. Title and Contents outline the layout of the Land Use Bylaw and cover repeal, enactment ,and transition procedures, and what is required before a development can be approved. 

Part 2. Definitions list the meaning of the terms used in the Land Use Bylaw. 

Part 3. Administration establishes the duties of the subdivision and development authority, development variances, developments that do not require a development permit, development agreements, bylaw amendments, and compliance certificates. 

Useful Sections:

Section 3.5 Variance to Regulations

Section 3.6 Limitation of Variances

Section 3.8 Developments Not Requiring a Development Permit

Part 4. Application determines what is required to be submitted for development permit applications, discretionary use applications, and sign permit applications. In addition, this section covers conditions attached to a development permit, deemed refusals, and the validity and expiry of a development permit. 

Part 5. Appeals establishes how and when an applicant can commence with a development and subdivision appeal. 

Part 6. Establishment of Districts outlines the Zoning Districts within the City of Wetaskiwin. Included within each Zoning District are the permitted and discretionary uses, setbacks, building heights, and minimum floor area. 

Part 6. The establishment of Districts explains what can be built on your property. 

Part 7. General Regulations contain regulations that apply to all zoning districts within the City of Wetaskiwin. 

Useful Sections:

Section 7.1 Fences

Section 7.2 Decks, Patios, and Platforms

Section 7.3 Detached Garages, Carports, and Accessory Buildings

Section 7.6 Signs

Section 7.9 Building Separations

Section 7.20 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Residential Districts 

Part 8. Specific Use Regulations are administered to specific use types (Home Office, Apartment Building, Intermodal Container Storage, etc.) and provide additional regulations on how these use types can operate. 

Useful Sections:

Section 8.5.1 Secondary Suite

Section 8.7.1 Home Office

Section 8.7.2 Minor Home-Based Business

Section 8.7.3 Major Home-Based Business

Part 9. Land Subdivision Considerations provides regulations, reference of documents and other regulations to persons considering applying for subdivision of land and the development of such land into serviced lots of the items they must consider before application. This does not cover all items however does provide a basic understanding of the planning considerations. 

Part 10. Contraventions, Violations, and Penalties establishes the Development Authorities' ability to instruct enforcement against contraventions and violations of the Land Use Bylaw.