Bylaws

The following is a list of frequently requested bylaws. If you have a bylaw question or complaint, please contact Enforcement Services at 780.361.4401. If a bylaw you are searching for is not included in the following list, please contact 780.361.4409 to obtain a copy of the desired bylaw.

Title Description
Advertising Bylaw (1976-20) Controls signage and public advertising.
Business Hours Bylaw (1814-13) Regulates business operating hours.
Business License Bylaw (1507-01) Regulates business licensing requirements.
Pawnshops, Secondhand Dealers, and Scrap Metal Dealers Bylaw (1994-21) Licenses and regulates pawnshops and secondhand dealers.
Taxi/Ride For Hire Bylaw (1889-17) Regulates taxi and rideshare operations.

Title Description
Community Standards Bylaw (2069-24) Updates community standards and nuisance regulations.
False Alarm Bylaw (1873-16) Regulates false fire and security alarms.
Fire Services Bylaw (2057-24) Defines fire department operations and response duties.

Plastic Checkout Bag Bylaw (1913-18)

Prohibits single-use plastic check out bags.
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw (2000-21) Regulates pet ownership, licensing, and control.
Safety Codes Permit Bylaw (2056-24) Establishes permit requirements under the Safety Codes Act.
Traffic Bylaw (1893-17) Regulates traffic, parking, and road use within the City.

Title Description
Airport Tax Bylaw (2049-23) Establishes taxation for airport-related properties.
Assessor Bylaw (2102-26) To carry out the powers, duties and functions of a designated officer under the Municipal Government Act
Clean Energy Improvement Program Tax Bylaw (2062-24) Assists owners with the purchase, construction, and installation of Clean Energy Improvements

Electronic Assessment and Tax Notices Bylaw (2058-24)

Allows electronic distribution of assessment/tax notices.
Fees and Charges Bylaw (2100-25) Sets general fees for municipal services.
Local Improvement Bylaw (1989-21) Outlines the process for local improvement charges.
Operating Line of Credit Borrowing Bylaw (2012-22) Authorizes short-term borrowing via credit line.
Residential Assessment Subclass Bylaw (2052-24) Defines residential assessment subclasses.
Tax Incentive Bylaw (2110-26) Provides incentives for property tax relief.
Tax Installment Payment Plan Bylaw (2064-24) Permit taxes to be paid by installments
Tax Penalty Bylaw (1958-20) Sets penalties for unpaid taxes.
Tax Rate Bylaw (2107-26) Sets annual property tax rates for 2026

Title Description
Assessment Review Board Bylaw (1899-18) Establishes and govern the board, complaint fees, and associated processes.
City Manager Bylaw (2078-24) Defines administrative duties and powers of the City Manager
Council Boards and Committees Bylaw (2076-24) Sets structure for council-appointed boards and committees.
Election Signage Bylaw (1879-17) Regulates the placement, display, and removal of election signage.
Emergency Management Bylaw (2010-22) Establishes emergency management authority and procedures.
FCSS Governing Board Bylaw (2034-23) Governs Family & Community Support Services board.
Municipal Library Board Bylaw (1845-15) Defines governance for the municipal library board.
Policing Committee Bylaw (2086-25) Prescribe the rules and regulations governing proceedings and meetings of the Committee
Privacy and Access Bylaw (2108-26) Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act compliance.

Records and Information Management Bylaw (2046-23)

The retention and disposition of the records and information of the municipality
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (1900-18) To perform the duties assigned to the Development Appeal Board as outlined in the Land Use Bylaw

Title Description
Cemetery Bylaw (2033-23) Sets rules for cemetery operations and maintenance.
Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw (1420-98) Sets planning framework between municipalities.
Land Use Bylaw (1804-13) Primary zoning and development control bylaw.
Manufactured Home Bylaw (2070-24) Regulates manufactured home developments.
Memorial Cemetery Bylaw (2082-24) Regulates operations of the Memorial Cemetery.
Municipal Development Plan (2074-24) Outlines city-wide planning vision and growth policies.
Re-Zoning Bylaw (1892-17) Changes district classification for designated lands.

Title Description
ATCO Gas Agreement Bylaw (1894-17) Approves agreement with ATCO Gas regarding service delivery.
Storm Sewer Bylaw (1941-20) Regulates stormwater system use and maintenance.
Surface Drainage Bylaw (1888-17) Regulates surface drainage and runoff systems.
Water and Wastewater Bylaw (2081-24) Regulated provision of water and wastewater services.
Waste Management Bylaw (1980-20) Covers waste collection, recycling, and landfill management.

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City of Wetaskiwin
4705 50 Avenue
Box 6210
Wetaskiwin
Alberta, Canada T9A 2E9
Phone: 780.361.4400