Land Use Bylaw Refresh

Land Use Bylaw Refresh: Update - September 2025

Draft Land Use Bylaw

The proposed draft Land Use Bylaw is available online and Planning and Development Services (PDS) is welcoming written feedback throughout the process. In addition, you can view the proposed zoning by consulting the map here. "Zoning" is a municipal regulation that divides a community into different districts, such as residential, commercial, or industrial, and sets specific rules for how land and buildings can be used within each district. You can learn more about zoning, and consult the current zoning map on our website here.

Public Engagement is a very important component of the LUB Refresh for ensuring that land use regulations are consistent with community expectations. All public feedback is given consideration and carefully reviewed. Throughout the Land Use Bylaw Refresh project, Planning & Development Services has undertaken multiple points of public and interest holder engagement, including:

As feedback was received, it was determined that more public engagement is needed. The Land Use Bylaw refresh project timeline has been adjusted to properly undertake this engagement.

Next Steps

PDS Staff are preparing a revised project plan with an updated timeline and communications approach. Once finalized, this information will be shared on the Shape Your City portal here.

In addition, several initiatives are underway to increase awareness of the Land Use Bylaw Refresh project and land use regulations, including:

We encourage you to reach out to the Planning Team  to share your comments on the Draft Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw or any urban planning related matters.