Greenview Land Use Bylaw Update

In July 2025, Council adopted a single, modernized Land Use Bylaw for the Municipal District of Greenview (Bylaw 25-1000). This updated bylaw replaces both the previous Greenview Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 18-800) and the former Town of Grande Cache Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 799), creating one clear and consistent framework for development across the entire municipality.

This update became necessary when Grande Cache was incorporated as a Hamlet of Greenview, and Bylaw 25-1000 fulfills Council’s commitment to make land use regulations more transparent, more consistent, and easier for residents, businesses, and developers to navigate.

Developed by Administration under Council’s direction—and supported by valuable input from the Land Use Bylaw Steering Committee—the new bylaw focuses on integrating Grande Cache, supporting rural landowners, reducing regulatory barriers, and expanding opportunities for growth. Extensive public engagement helped shape the final draft, including nine open houses held in January 2025. Community feedback, summarized in the “What We Heard Reports,” played an important role in refining policies and ensuring the bylaw reflects local needs.

Bylaw 25-1000 fully brings Grande Cache into Greenview’s land use system and helps prevent potential conflicts as future development progresses. It strengthens rural planning by introducing more permit exemptions, improving flexibility for home-based businesses, and addressing challenges identified by Council and residents over the past five years.

This unified bylaw marks a significant step forward in supporting responsible development, improving clarity, and ensuring Greenview remains a great place to live, work, and invest.

Bylaw 25-1000 can be found at:

Bylaw 25-1000 Greenview Land Use Bylaw

May 27, 2025 - Council took the initial step in adopting a single, updated Land Use Bylaw for the Municipal District of Greenview by providing First Reading to a new Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 25-1000). The new bylaw replaces the previous Greenview Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 18-800) and the former Town of Grande Cache Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 799), providing a single platform for development across Greenview. The requirement for these changes began when Grande Cache became a Hamlet of Greenview, and Bylaw 25-1000 delivers on the goal to make land use regulations more transparent, more consistent, and easier to use across the entire municipality.

Administration, under Council direction and with input from the Land Use Bylaw Steering Committee, developed the draft bylaw with the goal of integrating Grande Cache, supporting rural landowners, reducing regulatory barriers, and expanding development opportunities. Public engagement was a key part of the process, with nine open houses held in January 2025, and feedback gathered in “What We Heard Reports” used to guide revisions.

Bylaw 25-1000 fully includes Grande Cache into Greenview’s land use framework and will avoid conflicts with future development plans. It improves rural policies by allowing more permit exemptions, supporting home-based businesses, and solving problems identified over the past five years by the Council and residents.

At the time of the first reading, only minor updates were made to the draft bylaw in preparation for approval of the first motion. These included:

• Permits Not Required - Accessory buildings which have a floor area of less than 15.0 m2 (161.5 ft2 ) within any Hamlet
• Provide a clearer diagram for Figure 6-1
• Revert CR-1 Livestock Animal Equivalents back to 50 fowl and 30 rabbits
• Add a definition for "weed(s)".
• Apply Wild Hog Fencing regulations to all districts allowing Hogs as livestock, Terminology changes from “solar farms” to “solar installations.”
• Addition of “Employee Accommodation” as a discretionary use on Crown land.
• Section 9.8 Direct Control (DC) Districts, Remove the “s” after the word “District.”

With these updates, the draft was deemed ready for Council consideration. The first reading was passed, initiating the formal approval process and allowing the bylaw to proceed for further readings and potential adoption.

A copy of the Draft Land Use Bylaw is now available.

Land Use Bylaw Draft - May 20, 2025

After months of input from the public through a number of formats, the Land Use Bylaw public consultation process has now been closed.

The next step is for Administration to present the draft Land Use Bylaw to Council for their consideration and first reading.

We would like to thank all of the community members who contributed to making this project a success and providing their feedback and ideas to help shape the future of Greenview!

Please watch this page for updates as they become available.

The What We Heard Report has been completed.

You can view it at https://www.engagegreenview.ca/46479/widgets/200024/documents/148465

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Land Use Bylaw Update Open House events.

We are currently reviewing the feedback we received from residents and Land Use Bylaw Steering Committee members.

We are still accepting emailed comments until February 15, 2025 at which point we will provide an update regarding what we heard and any recommended changes to the proposed draft at the end of February 2025, following Committee review.

Greenview is hosting Land Use Bylaw Open Houses, and we need your input! This is your chance to share your thoughts on integrating the Hamlet of Grande Cache into Greenview’s Land Use Bylaw and on proposed amendments to Greenview’s current Land Use Bylaw to enhance rural and hamlet development opportunities.

This process incorporates the Hamlet of Grande Cache into Greenview’s Land Use Bylaw, ensuring alignment and consistency.

The updates aim to support rural residents by providing more permit exemptions, greater opportunities for home-based businesses and expanded development options.

Simplified policies will enhance business opportunities and encourage home-based offices and Hamlet commercial development growth.

Why Your Input is Important:

This is your chance to shape the changes! We need your insights to:

• Highlight areas we may have overlooked.
• Refine or challenge proposed updates.
• Ensure we’re addressing the community’s real needs.

Event Details:

📅 Dates, Times and Locations:

• January 15, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Ridgevalley (Ridgevalley Arena – Upstairs)
• January 16, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Grovedale (Grovedale Community Hall)
• January 17, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Grande Cache (Eagles Nest Hall)
• January 18, 2025 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Grande Cache (Eagles Nest Hall)
• January 22, 2025 4:00 - 7:00 pm – Sunset House (Sunset House Community Hall)
• January 23, 2025 4:00 - 7:00 pm – Valleyview (Greenview Regional Multiplex Boardroom)
• January 24, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Little Smoky (Little Smoky Community Center)
• January 25, 2025 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – DeBolt (DeBolt Center)
• January 26, 2025 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – New Fish Creek (New Fish Creek Community Hall)
  
  

Your voice matters! Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape Greenview’s Land Use Bylaw and the future of your community. Your feedback will help inform decisions made by the Land Use Bylaw Steering Committee and Council on these amendments.