PUBLIC NOTICE
Land Use Bylaw 400.49
Amendment to the Heritage Sections of the Bylaw
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 400.49 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, Bylaw 400. If approved, Bylaw 400.49 will amend the heritage regulations and Historic District Area Overlay including changing the definition of a “historic building” from “any principal building that is 50 years or older” to “any principal building or place that is listed on the Heritage Inventory.” The Bylaw would also make amendments for clarification and to streamline permit processes. These amendments are listed in detail in Bylaw 400.49.
Where do I get more information?
A copy of the bylaw may be viewed at https://lacombe.ca/413/Public-Announcements. The City’s Land Use Bylaw is also available on the website and in the Planning and Development Department at City Hall during regular business hours.
When is the Public Hearing?
The Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at 6:00pm. This meeting will allow for in-person attendance at City Hall 5432-56th Avenue and will accommodate online viewing.
How do I get involved?
The Public Hearing will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel. You can view it at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLacombeTV/streams
Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw may send in comments in the following ways:
(a) Emailing comments to nhackett@lacombe.ca no later than 11:00am on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023;
(b) Registering to speak to Council via telephone/internet or in person during the Public Hearing by contacting Denise Bellabono at legislative@lacombe.ca or 403-782-1287 no later than 11:00am on Monday, September 11th, 2023.
All written submissions will be submitted to Council at the Public Hearing. Written letters or emails regarding this amendment are to:
(a) Contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and
(b) State the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.
Submissions from members of public normally include information such as name, address, phone numbers, and possibly opinions and other personal information.
Submissions received from members of public will appear in the published Council Agenda in the same format that they are received by the Clerk and personal information will not be removed from the submission.
All materials submitted for Council consideration at the Public Hearing must form part of the public record and will be available for public viewing.
All Council or Committee Meeting proceedings are live streamed, video recorded, names recorded in the written minutes and published on the internet (Meetings & Agendas).
DATE of First Publication: August 24th, 2023
DATE of Second Publication: August 31st, 2023
For information contact:
Nancy Hackett
Manager of Planning & Development Services
City of Lacombe
Phone: 403-782-1264
Email: nhackett@lacombe.ca