Bylaw 07-2025 Land Use Bylaw Amendment — full text

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## TOWN OF HIGH PRAIRIE BYLAW NO. 07-2025 ## A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF HIGH PRAIRIE, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE TOWN OF HIGH PRAIRIE LAND USE BYLAW NO. 05-2015. WHEREAS WHEREAS WHEREAS NOW THEREFORE Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Town of High Prairie has adopted the Town of High Prairie Land Use Bylaw No. 05-2015, as amended; and Pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, Council may amend a Land Use Bylaw; and The Council of the Town of High Prairie, in the Province of Alberta, deems it necessary to amend the Town of High Prairie Land Use Bylaw to enable and regulate Sea-cans in the Urban Services District; Pursuant to Sections 606 and 692 of the Province of Alberta Municipal as velowent Act, the Town of High Prairie Council, duly assembled, hereby enacts ## TITLE 1. This Bylaw may be referred to as "Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 07-2025". ## PROVISIONS 2. Update the provisions regarding sea-cans under Part 9: Additional Regulations for Specific Land Uses by replacing Section 9.12 as follows: ## 9.12 SEA-CANS - 9.12.1 Sea-cans shall not be allowed in residential districts. - 9.12.2 A sea-can may not be located on a lot where there is no principal use. - 9.12.3 Notwithstanding section 9.12.1 and 9.12.2 above, at the discretion of the Development Authority, a maximum of one (1) sea-can may be allowed for a temporary period not exceeding six (6) months during the construction of the principal dwelling on a lot. - Sea-cans cannot be used as a dwelling unit of any type within the Town of High Prairie. 9.12.4 - Sea-cans shall not be used for the purpose of advertising or display. 9.12.5 - 9.12.6 Sea-cans shall not be used for storage of combustible materials. - 9.12.7 Sea-cans shall not be stacked. The maximum height for a sea-can allowed on a lot is 3.0 m (9.8 ft.). - 9.12.8 The exterior finish of a sea-can located within a commercial, industrial or urban services district must be consistent with or complimentary to the finish of the principal building. - 9.12.9 Sea-cans must be well-maintained and in good condition, or alternatively, must be adequately buffered to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. Where the location of a sea-can abuts a residential district or street, it shall be screened from view through opaque fencing or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The maximum number of sea-cans that may be placed on a commercial, industrial or public services lot shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority. - 9.12.10 The location of sea-cans shall not eliminate or interfere with parking, loading or the maneuvering of vehicles or pedestrians on the site, and shall not block or obstruct any exits or access to public utilities and/or right of ways. - 9.12.11 The placement of the sea-can must comply with all other aspects of this Bylaw, including the minimum setback distances from the various property lines which would be required in that District. - Add the following use to the list of Discretionary Uses under Section 11.12.1 Urban Services District (P) DISTRICT: - Sea-Can ## SEVERABILITY 4. If any portion of this Bylaw is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then the invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of the Bylaw is deemed valid. ## EFFECTIVE DATE 5. This Bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon the date of its final passing and end on thereof.   First Reading given on the 27th \_ day of May , 2025. Brian Panasiuk, Mayor David Joy, Chief Administrative Officer       Public Hearing held this. BRI Brian Panasiuk, Mayor \_day of\_ June → 2025. Apy David Joy, Chief Administrative Officer Second Reading, and requirement for fencing, given on the 24th day of June, 2025. BR Brian Panasiuk, Mayor Doy David Joy, Chief Administrative Officer Third Reading, requirement for fencing, and Assent given on the 24th day of neare arene June - 2025. Spy Brian Panasiuk, Mayor David Joy, Chief Administrative Officer