UPDATE: Council Adopts New Unified Land Use Bylaw for Greenview

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