FIRE BAN / ADVISORY: NONE IN EFFECT IN THE VILLAGE OF ACME
This applies within the Village of Acme Limits only.
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Public Hearing Notice:
Proposed Acme Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw
At their regular meeting of August 24, 2026, Acme Village Council scheduled the date for the public hearings for the proposed Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2026-10 and the proposed Land Use Bylaw 2026-11. The public hearings provide the opportunity for affected persons to speak to Acme Council on the proposed bylaws.
Should you wish to address Council in person, the public hearings will be held in the Council Chambers at the Village of Acme office at 615 Pacific Avenue, on September 28, 2026 commencing at 6:00 p.m. Council will hear from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed bylaws.
Additionally, written comments may be delivered to Box 299, 615 Pacific Avenue, Acme, Alberta, T0M 0A0, or emailed to j.waugh@acme.ca; submissions will be received up to Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Copies of the proposed Village of Acme Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 2026-10 and Land Use Bylaw 2026-11 can be picked up Monday through Friday at 615 Pacific Avenue, Acme from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or you can download the proposed MDP 2026-10 and LUB 2026-11 here.
The new MDP and LUB will replace the current MDP Bylaw 2021-03 and LUB Bylaw 2022-02.
What are the next steps in the process following the public hearing?
Following the public hearing, Council will consider the bylaw for second and third reading. Council can make amendments to the bylaw at second and third reading. The Bylaws comes into effect after they receive three readings.
What is an MDP?
The MDP is a high-level plan that guides and directs the framework for future growth, land use and development towards the long-term vision of the community. An MDP is a statutory plan, and the provincial government requires all municipalities in Alberta to adopt an MDP by bylaw. As a statutory plan, the Village is required to follow its policy statements in the MDP when making any planning and development decisions.
The MDP considers the current and future needs of the community, including housing, commercial goods and services, transportation and utility systems, economic development opportunities, and municipal services like parks and recreation.
What is a LUB?
A Land Use Bylaw directs the use and development of lands and buildings. By establishing land use districts (zoning), the LUB regulates the types of activities and buildings that can occur on any specific property and when development permit approvals are required. It also contains regulations, such as building height, maximum parcel coverage and building setbacks from property lines. The LUB is the tool that the long-term vision and goals of the Acme MDP are implemented on a day-to-day basis. The purpose of the LUB is to enable development, while minimizing the potential impacts on adjacent neighbours.
What is the goal of the MDP and LUB comprehensive review process?
The new MDP and LUB will be concise, accessible, transparent and easy to interpret. View the MDP & LUB review Terms of Reference for more information.
The new MDP must comply with provincial requirements of the Municipal Government Act [see Section 632(3) and 636(1)].
The LUB must comply with the provincial requirements of the Municipal Government Act [see Part 17, Divisions 5 and 6].
What is the review process and timelines?
How can you be involved?
Contact Us
If you have any additional questions or comments please contact:
Tracy Woitenko, Senior Planner
