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## Alerts
# Town Bylaws
Bylaws are created to meet the needs of citizens and resolve issues within Okotoks town limits. In Alberta, a local government's powers and duties are given to them by the Province of Alberta under the Municipal Government Act .This includes the power to enact bylaws. The Town may create bylaws for a municipal purpose in relation to those matters listed in the Municipal Government Act.
Bylaws created by the Town of Okotoks are regularly reviewed and updated by Council. All bylaws require three readings by Council before they take effect. The Town encourages public feedback on bylaws, which have a significant effect on citizens of Okotoks, such as animal control or traffic bylaws.
Many bylaws, especially land use bylaws, require advertising and a public hearing before Council may approve them. These are referred to as statutory public hearings, and are usually scheduled for 7 p.m. on the same day as regular Council Meetings. Notice of the public hearing is posted on the Town's website and advertised in the Okotoks Western Wheel in advance of the hearing.
## Popular and Common Bylaws
**Below are quick links to some of the more common/popular bylaws.**To access an active bylaw (1980-current) that doesn't appear on this page, please use our searchable database.
### Animals
Livestock Emotional Support Animal Bylaw 23-24
Urban Hen Bylaw 40-24
Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 35-24
### Businesses
Business Licence Bylaw 39-24
Pawnbroker Bylaw 46-00
### Community / Residential
Nuisance and Unsightly Premise Bylaw 17-07
Community Standards Bylaw 31-23
Land Use Bylaw 17-21
Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) Bylaw 29-23
Smoking Bylaw 34-18
Natural Gas Franchise Fee Bylaw 36-23
Fire Services Bylaw 10-17
Cannabis Consumption Bylaw 33-18
Use of Open Spaces & Recreation Facilities Bylaw 22-12
Idle-Free Bylaw 18-15
Venting of Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Bylaw 10-09
Pesticide Right-to-Know Bylaw 33-98
Grading and Landscaping Bylaw 37-23
Deer and Wildlife Feeding and Attractants Bylaw 28-21
Tree Protection Bylaw 13-23
## Bylaw Database
To access an active bylaw (1980-current) that doesn't appear on this page, please use our searchable database:
Search for a Bylaw
## About Bylaws
* The Town may create bylaws for a municipal purpose in relation to those matters listed in the Municipal Government Act. Matters include:
+ Public safety
+ Citizen health and welfare
+ Protection of private and public property
+ Nuisances and unsightly premises
+ Public places
+ Transportation
+ Business activities
+ Services provided by the Town
+ Utilities
+ Animals
+ Enforcement
* Public Hearings are a way for the Town to consult or engage with the public on bylaws. Please note that any feedback, including letters, emails, or in person, become part of the public record and may be published in a Council agenda package which is posted on the Town's website for public viewing.
Learn how a public hearing is conducted
* Information on enforcement of Town bylaws can be obtained by contacting Municipal Enforcement. If you require a bylaw that not posted online, please contact Legislative Affairs by submitting an online request below.
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## Related Links
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#### Legislative Affairs Information
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*Last Updated: July 9, 2024*