Bylaws and Policies

Cold Lake, Alberta

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# Bylaws and Policies This page contains bylaws and policies enacted and enforced by the City of Cold Lake. Bylaws are laws created under the authority of the *Municipal Government Act*. City of Cold Lake bylaws are enacted by City Council and maintained by the City's Legislative Services Department. Policies set overarching principles, guidelines and standards of operation within the City of Cold Lake, by providing standards for decision making, guidelines for programs, addressing recurring issues and/or setting the manner by which the City will perform duties imposed on itself or those imposed on the City by legislation. City policies are approved by City Council through resolution and maintained by the City's Legislative Department. Bylaws and policies, as presented here, have no legal sanction and are presented solely for the purpose of research and ease of reference. If you require an official copy of a bylaw or policy, the most up-to-date version or a bylaw or policy that is not listed here, please contact the City of Cold Lake Legislative Services Department at 780-594-4494. Official bylaws and policies, available from the Legislative Services Department, must be consulted for purposes of interpreting and applying the law or policy. **Jump to:** Bylaws (Administrative, Annual, Boards, Development, Financial, Land Use, Policing, Utility) or Policies (Administrative, Boards, Development, FCSS, Financial, Operations, Recreation) ### **City of Cold Lake Bylaws** Frequently requested bylaws have been organized by subject area below. For convenience, some of the most frequently used bylaws have been "unofficially consolidated," meaning the original bylaw is listed along with all approved amendments to that bylaw. #### Administrative * 561-AD-15, Transit Services Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of Dec. 8, 2015) * 594-AD-16, Records Management and Retention Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of Oct. 27, 2020) * 677-AD-20, Cemetery Management Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026) * 689-AD-21, Advertisement Bylaw * 704-AD-21, Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of November 28, 2023) * 735-AD-22, Criminal Record Check Fee Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026) * 815-AD-23, Urban Beekeeping Bylaw * 851-AD-24, Chief Administrator Officer Bylaw * 878-AD-25, Election Bylaw #### Annual * 014-AN-97, Imposition of Penalties on Unpaid Taxes * 732-AN-22, 2022 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw * 749-AN-22, 2022 Tax Rate Bylaw * 751-AN-22, 2022 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw * 786-AN-23, 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw * 791-AN-23, 2023 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw * 832-AN-24, 2024 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw * 838-AN-24, 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw * 841-AN-24, 2024 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw * 862-AN-25, 2025 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw * 874-AN-25, 2025 Tax rate Bylaw * 875-AN-25, 2025 Supplementary Tax Rate Bylaw * 896-AN-26, 2026 Supplementary Tax Imposition Bylaw * 906-AN-26, 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw #### Boards * 309-BD-07, Cold Lake Municipal Planning Commission (Unofficial Consolidation as of July 13, 2010) * 377-BD-10, Combative Sports Commission (Unofficial Consolidation as of Nov. 9, 2010) * 509-BD-14, Cold Lake and District FCSS Advisory Committee (Unofficial Consolidation as of Feb. 25, 2025) * 578-BD-16, Cold Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee (Unofficial Consolidation as of July 10, 2018) * 587-BD-16, Cold Lake Library Board * 615-BD-17, Local Assessment Review Board Bylaw * 616-BD-17, Composite Assessment Review Board Bylaw * 621-BD-18, Cold Lake Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw * 641-BD-19, Elected Official Compensation Review Committee (Unofficial consolidation as of Nov. 28, 2023) * 643-BD-19, Cold Lake Community Grant Advisory Committee Bylaw * 653-BD-19, City of Cold Lake Procedure Bylaw (Unofficial consolidation as of May 12, 2026) * 818-BD-23, Police Committee Bylaw (Unofficial consolidation as of January 27, 2026) * 850-BD-24, Municipal Election Forum Gant Selection Committee Bylaw #### Development * 281-DA-07, Off-Site Levy (Unofficial Consolidation as of June 8, 2010) * 336-DA-08, Addressing Bylaw * 893-DA-26, Planning and Development Fee Schedule Bylaw #### Financial * 752-FN-22, Tax Installment Payment Plan * 756-FN-22, Clean Energy Improvement Program * 822-FN-23 Residential and Non-Residential Property Assessment Sub-Class Bylaw * 825-FN-23, Tax Penalty Bylaw * 826-FN-24, Finance Administrative Fees Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of Jan 27, 2026) * 827-FN-24, Interest Penalty on Accounts Receivable (Unofficial Consolidation as of Jan. 27, 2026) #### Land Use * 370-LU-10, Establish a Subdivision Authority * 685-LU-21, Area Structure Plan Bylaw SE 27-63-2-4 * 699-LU-21, Municipal Development Plan Bylaw * 766-LU-23, Land Use Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of Feb. 24, 2026) * 767-LU-23, Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw #### Policing * 038-PL-98, Safety Codes Permit * 085-PL-00, Condition, Safety and Tidiness of Discontinued Railway Lines * 114-PL-02, Bylaw Officers - Appointment of, Powers and Duties (Unofficial Consolidation as of Nov. 8, 2016) * 534-PL-14, Regulate Noise and Public Nuisance (Unofficial Consolidation as of April 11, 2023) * 536-PL-14, Vehicle and Pedestrian Traffic Bylaw (Unofficial consolidation as of Nov. 28, 2023) * 554-PL-15, Regulate Smoking in Public Places (Unofficial Consolidation as of April 23, 2024) * 627-PL-18, Cannabis Use Bylaw * 675-PL-20, Business License Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of December 20, 2024) * 734-PL-22, Fire Services Bylaw * 737-PL-22, Emergency Management Bylaw * 755-PL-22 Animal Care and Control Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026) * 760-PL-22, Taxi Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of November 26, 2024) * 812-PL-23, Public Spaces and Facilities Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of April 14, 2026) * 814-PL-23, Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw * 816-PL-23, Community Standards Bylaw * 859-PL-24, Corridor Regulation Bylaw #### Utility * 441-UT-12, Utility Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of April 28, 2026) * 519-UT-14, Regulation, Control and Management of Municipal Solid Waste Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026) * 633-UT-18, Drainage Bylaw (Unofficial Consolidation as of January 27, 2026) * 709-UT-21, 55 Street Parking Local Improvement Bylaw * 836-UT-24 Pelican Rock Sanitary Sewer Local Improvement Bylaw * 901-UT-26 50 Street Paved Laneway Improvement Bylaw ### **City of Cold Lake Policies** Frequently requested City of Cold Lake policies have been organized by subject area as follows: #### Administrative * 011-AD-97, Adding Unpaid Utility Accounts to Tax Accounts * 094-AD-06, City Mayor and Council Orientation Policy (Revised Aug. 24, 2021) * 119-AD-10, Public Art, Monuments and Memorials Policy * 123-AD-10, Council Compensation Policy (Revised October 8, 2024) * 124-AD-10, Tangible Capital Asset Accounting Policy (Revised February 5, 2025) * 195-AD-15, Transit Advertising Policy (Revised Feb. 5, 2016) * 199-AD-16 Equipment Rental Policy (Revised January 9, 2024) * 200-AD-16, Board Advertising Policy for Recreation Facilities (Revised June 11, 2024) * 201-AD-16, Revenue Allocation for the Photo Enforced Traffic Safety Program Policy * 202-AD-16, Community Capital Project Grant Policy (Revised February 3, 2026) * 203-AD-16, Flag Display Policy (Revised Oct. 24, 2022) * 204-AD-18, Public Participation Policy (Reviewed July 9, 2024) * 205-AD-18, Mobile Vendor Policy (Revised January 28, 2025) * 207-AD-19, Cemetery Management Policy (Revised November 23, 2021) * 220-AD-21, Cemetery Grant Policy * 221-AD-22, Environmental Reserve Lands Policy * 222-AD-22, Proclamation Policy * 235-AD-24 Multiunit Rental Housing Incentive Program Policy (Revised Aug. 12, 2025) * 237-AD-24, Secondary Suite Incentive Policy (Revised Aug. 12, 2025) * 239-AD-24, Municipal Election Forum Grant Policy - Revised July 8, 2025 * 240-AD-24, Residential Demolition Grant Policy (Revised May 12, 2026) * 241-AD-24, Starter Home Incentive Program Policy - Revised May 12, 2026 * 244-AD-25, Child Care Space Incentive Policy - Revised July 23, 2025 * 245-AD-26, Artificial Intelligence Policy * 247-AD-26, Residential Lot Development Incentive Program Policy #### Boards * 229-BD-23, Regional Sports Tourism Committee Policy #### Development * 216-DA-21, Water, Sanitary and Storm Service Connection Policy (Revised March 26, 2024) * 228-DA-23, Encroachment Policy #### FCSS * 138-FC-11, Cold Lake Adaptive Transit Service (CLATS) Policy (Revised Aug. 25, 2023) * 210- FC-20, City of Cold Lake Meals on Wheels Policy (Revised Aug. 27, 2024) * 218-FC-21, Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant Policy (Revised January 13, 2026) * 223-FC-22, Medical Transportation Grant Policy (Revised January 13, 2026) * 230-FC-23, Cold Lake and District FCSS Facility Booking Policy #### Financial * 120-FN-10, Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program Policy (reviewed January 13, 2026) * 217-FN-21, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program Policy * 232-FN-23, Taxation of Vacant Lands Policy * 233-FN-24, Clean Energy Improvements Agreement Policy * 234-FN-24, Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program Policy (Revised April 23, 2024) * 243-FN-25, Water Billing Adjustment Program Policy #### Operations * 101-OP-08, Temporary Road Closure * 103-OP-08, Snow Removal Policy (Revised Nov. 10, 2022) * 143-OP-12, Cold Lake Regional Aerodrome Lease Policy (Revised January 13, 2026) * 144-OP-12, Cold Lake Regional Aerodrome Users Policy * 193-OP-15, Compost Disposal Policy * 231-OP-23, Electric Vehicle Charging Station User Fee Policy (Revised January 13, 2026) * 236-OP-24 Water Demand Management Policy * 238-OP-24 Municipal Food Cycler Pilot Program * 246-OP-26, Fire Services Level of Service Policy #### Recreation * 097-RC-07, Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Policy (Revised Feb. 10, 2026) * 098-RC-07 Gateway RV Park Policy (Revised February 18, 2022) * 131-RC-11, Energy Centre Membership, Registration and Booking Policy (Revised Aug. 8, 2023) * 141-RC-12, Cold Lake Marina Operations and Allocation Policy (Revised April, 14, 2026) * 146-RC-13, Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club fee, membership, booking and operation policy (Revised January 13, 2026) * 151-RC-13, Arena & Athletic field Use and Allocation Policy (Revised March 25, 2025) * 154-RC-14, Facility Booking Discount Policy (Revised Oct. 4, 2022) * 188-RC-15, Healthy Options Policy (Revised Aug. 31, 2022) * 189-RC-15, Public Skating and Shinny Policy (Revised Nov. 18, 2022) * 191-RC-15, Grass Cutting Policy (Revised April 7, 2026) * 197-RC-16, Recreation User Fee Policy (Revised April 14, 2026) * 198-RC-16, Hall of Fame Policy (Revised August 31, 2022) * 208-RC-19, Trails and Sidewalks Winter Maintenance Policy (Revised January 25, 2022**)** * 224-RC-22, Parade Policy * 227-RC-23 Community Beautification Award Policy * 242-RC-24, Sports Banner Hanging Policy Contact Us **City of Cold Lake** 5513 - 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