Title
Bylaw 2025-08 - Proposed Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 2017-18 - Highvale End Land Use Direct Control District Regulations (AC Area 2) and Schedule 'C' Highvale Mine End Direct Control District Map
Proposed Motions
1. That Bylaw 2025-08 receive first reading.
2. That a Public Hearing be scheduled for March 11, 2025 at 11:00 am in Council Chambers to hear public comment on Bylaw 2025-08.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motions.
Purpose
Bylaw 2025-08 proposed to amend Land Use Bylaw 2027-18 for Section 9.3 Highvale End Land Use Direct Control District Regulations (DC Area 2) along with the associated DC Area Map which identifies the area of application.
Summary
In December 2024, the Province of Alberta released the 'Alberta's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centres Strategy' which outlines Alberta's commitment to attracting responsible development into the AI and Data Centre sector. As a result, Parkland County is proposing Bylaw 2025-08 to align the County's development regulations with the province's strategy, ensuring the County is positioned to harness the associated economic opportunities in the future.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
The application is in alignment with Parkland County;s Municipal Development Plan (Bylaw 2017-14) and Parkland County's Strategic Plan 2022-2025.
Financial Impact:
Cost: 0.00
Source of Funding: n/a
Other: