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# Bylaws and Policies
Current bylaws and policies are available for downloading using Adobe Acrobat. We continuously add new and updated public bylaws and policies on this page as they become available. Please contact the Town office for more information.
Pending Bylaws and Policies
Bylaws and Policies
Administration, Finance, and Taxation
### Bylaws
* Advertising Bylaw; Bylaw 2020-11
* Appointment of a CAO; Bylaw 2021-09
* Borrowing Bylaw; Bylaw 2024-08
* Borrowing Bylaw; Bylaw 2025-02 - 1st Avenue Project
* Election Bylaw; Bylaw 2024-13
* Establish a Designated Officer Assessor; Bylaw 2004-06
* Fees and Charges Bylaw; Bylaw 2024-12
* FortisAlberta Distribution System Franchise Agreement; Bylaw 2014-03
* Golf Club Loan; Bylaw 2021-04
* Guaranteeing Golf Course Line of Credit; Bylaw 2009-10
* Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF); Bylaw 2020-02
* Next Generation 9-1-1 Service; Bylaw 2022-05
* Procedural Bylaw; Bylaw 2026-01
* Regional Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw; Bylaw 2021-12
* Tax Rates Bylaw; Bylaw 2026-02
+ Pre Authorized Tax Payment Plan; Bylaw 2022-07
+ Tax Penalty Bylaw; Bylaw 2018-07
### Policies
* Asset Management Policy; Policy 2020-16
* Community and Support Grants and Event Sponsorship; Policy 2024-17
* Council Remuneration Policy; Policy 2025-09
* Independent Review of Council Remunerations; Policy 2020-12
* Municipal Elections Policy; Policy 2025-08
* Municipal Office Designation and Business Hours; Policy 2023-14
* Preservation of Municipal Records Disposition Schedule; Policy 2016-05
* Public Participation Policy; Policy 2018-19
* RCMP False Alarm Charges; Policy 2014-08
* Review of Policies; Policy 2022-13
* Social Media; Policy 2025-01
Animal Control
### Bylaws
* Licensing, Regulation and Confinement of Dogs and Responsible Pet Ownership; Bylaw 2018-16
+ Amending Responsible Pet Ownership; Bylaw 2020-09
### Policies
* Animal Control Services; Policy 2023-22
Boards and Committees
### Bylaws
* Economic Development Committee; Bylaw 2018-11
* Joint Subdivision and Appeal Board (SDAB); Bylaw 2019-03
* Municipal Planning Commission; Bylaw 2021-18
* Parks and Recreation Board; Bylaw 2019-05
* Policing Committee Bylaw; Bylaw 2025-06
* Regional Assessment Review Board (ARB); Bylaw 2021-03
Business Licenses
### Bylaws
* Business License Bylaw; Bylaw 2018-15
+ Amending Business License Bylaw; Bylaw 2020-08
Cannabis/Smoking
### Bylaws
* Cannabis Consumption; Bylaw 2018-09
* Land Use Bylaw (LUB) Amendment Cannabis; Bylaw 2018-08
* Smoking Bylaw; Bylaw 2021-11
Cemetery
### Bylaws
* Cemetery Bylaw; Bylaw 2017-04
+ Monument Permit Application
### Policies
* Cemetery Fees; Policy 2026-01
Economic Development
### Policies
* Community and Support Grants and Event Sponsorship; Policy 2024-17
* Downtown Vacant Spaces Incentive; Policy 2024 - 08
Fire and Protective Services
### Bylaws
* Fire Bylaw; Bylaw 2016-04
+ Fire Pit Regulations
### Policies
* Fire Protection Charges and Fees; Policy 2020-08
* Fire/Rescue Department Responding To Medical Emergencies Policy; Policy 2016-04
Municipal Development Plan
### Bylaws
* Town of Wainwright Municipal Development Plan; Bylaw 2021-14
Municipal Enforcement
### Bylaws
* Bylaw Enforcement Officer; Bylaw 2021-04
### Policies
* Community Peace Officer Baton Policy; Policy 2018-01
* Community Peace Officer Duties and Responsibilities; Policy 2022-12
* Handling of Public Complaints and Administration of Discipline for Community Peace Officers; Policy 2018-02
* Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Policy; Policy 2018-03
Municipal Historic Resource Designation
### Bylaws
* Carsell Building Bylaw 2011-08
* Clock Tower; Bylaw 2013-01
* Mackenzie Kenny Law Office; Bylaw 2011-09
* Morgan's; Bylaw 2010-05
* Old Town Hall Fire Hall; Bylaw 2008-10
* Petroleum Park Pump Jack; Bylaw 2008-06
* Tory Building (320-10 Street); Bylaw 2011-14
* Toys and Treasures; Bylaw 2010-06
* Voila!; Bylaw 2008-05
* Wainwright Hotel; Bylaw 2008-07
* Watson-Mackenzie House; Bylaw 2010-04
Noise and Nuisance
### Bylaws
* Noise Bylaw; Bylaw 2005-15
* Unsightly Premises, Nuisance, Noise, Loitering, Panhandling and Public Disturbance Bylaw; Bylaw 2022-06
+ Noxious Weeds to be Aware of
### Policies
* Community Standard Policy; Policy 2005-05
Parks and Recreation
### Policies
* Appointment of Weed and Pest Inspectors; Policy 2024-04
* Boulevard Town Owned Tree Removal Policy; Policy 2021-06
* Dr. Middlemass Park Campground Fees; Policy 2023-18
* Memorial Bench Program; Policy 2017-05
* Memorial Tree Program; Policy 2017-04
* Parks Naming Rights; Policy 2021-01
* Parks and Recreation Department Facility Rental Policy; Policy 2007-01
* Peace Memorial Multiplex (PMM) Facility Fee Structure; Policy 2025-03
* Peace Memorial Multiplex (PMM) Non Smoking Policy; Policy 2001-07
* Peace Memorial Multiplex (PMM) Rink Board Advertising Fee Structure; Policy 2007-14
* Peace Memorial Multiplex (PMM) Startup Shutdown Policy; Policy 2021-05
* Peace Memorial Park (PMP) Basketball Court Rental Policy; Policy 2014-13
* Terms Of Agreement For Peace Memorial Multiplex (PMM) Rentals; Policy 2010-01
* Tory Heights And Peace Memorial Park (PMP) Diamond Fees; Policy 2026-03
* Wainwright and District Communiplex Climbing Wall; Policy 2024-03
* Wainwright and District Communiplex Non Smoking Policy; Policy 2003-04
* Wainwright and District Communiplex Non Pool Fees and Charges; Policy 2025-05
* Wainwright and District Communiplex Swimming Pool Fees and Charges; Policy 2026-04
* Wainwright Curling Rink Non Smoking Policy; Policy 2003-15
Property, Planning and Development
### Bylaws
* 15th Avenue Road Closure; Bylaw 2023-01
* Addressing Bylaw; Bylaw 2011-03
* Area Structure Plan Amendment; Bylaw 2005-09
* Area Structure Plan Amendment; Bylaw 2010-02
* Intermunicipal Development Plan; Bylaw 2019-07
+ Intermunicipal Development Plan
* Land Use Bylaw; Bylaw 2022-04
+ Land Use District Map
+ Land Use Bylaw Amendment UR to I; Bylaw 2024-05
+ Land Use Bylaw Amendment R1 to R3; Bylaw 2024-06
+ Land Use Bylaw Amendment R3; Bylaw 2024-07
### Policies
* 11th Avenue R1B Lot Price Adjustment; Policy 2018-15
* 15th Street Crescent Lot Prices; Policy 2022-11
* Damage to Town Property During Development; Policy 2003-10
* Enstrom Phase 1A Residential Lot Prices; Policy 2018-14
+ Enstrom Phase 1A Map; Policy 2018-14
* Enstrom Phase 1B Residential Lot Prices; Policy 2018-13
+ Enstrom Phase 1B Map; Policy 2018-13
* Enstrom Phase 1B Residential Lot Prices; Policy 2024-13
* Kramer Lot Price Adjustment; Policy 2021-03
* Lot Purchase Terms; Policy 2012-02
* Relocating Buildings Within Town Limits; Policy 2013-03
* Repricing Of Tory Heights Industrial Phase 4 Lots; Policy 2013-11
Safety
### Policies
* General Responsibilities Policy; Policy 2020-05
* Health and Safety; Policy 2024-09
Transportation - Traffic, Streets, Highways and Airport
### Bylaws
* Dangerous Goods Route; Bylaw 2004-01
+ Application for Off-Route Permit
* Lane Closure Plan 822 0810 Block 3; Bylaw 2006-06
* No Parking Signs Along 27th Street; Bylaw 2016-06
* No Parking Along 27 St and 8 Ave; Bylaw 2023-03
* No Parking 1st Avenue; Bylaw 2024-11
* Off-Highway Vehicles; Bylaw 2010-01
+ Off-Highway Vehicle Amendment; Bylaw 2012-04
+ Summary of Regulations Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw
* Playground Zone; Bylaw 2024-10
* Road Closure Plan 892061; Bylaw 2003-04
* Road Closure 17 Avenue; Bylaw 2009-06
* School Zone Highway Addition; Bylaw 2023-08
* School Zone Speed Limit ; Bylaw 2015-07
+ School Zone Speed Limit Amendment; Bylaw 2015-08
* Temporary Construction Zone and Speed Reduction; Bylaw 2025-03
* Traffic, Streets, and Public Places; Bylaw 2018-13
### Policies
* Airport Hanger Lots Setback Policy; Policy 2023-20
* Establishment of School and Playground Areas and Zones; Policy 2010-10
* Event Road Closure Policy; Policy 2022-09
* Sidewalk, Curb And Gutter Management; Policy 2023-21
* Snow And Ice Management; Policy 2022-14
Utilities (Gas, Water, Sewer, Garbage and Recycling)
### Bylaws
* Utility Bylaw; Bylaw 2025-07
* Water Conservation Bylaw; Bylaw 2024-03
### Policies
* Natural Gas Distribution System Integrity Management Program; Policy 2025-06
* Natural Gas Quality Management Plan; Policy 2026-02
* Collection of Utility Accounts; Policy 2023-11
Contact Us
Chelsey Eklund, Executive Assistant
1018 - 2 Avenue
Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1
Office: 780-842-3381
Email
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**For bylaw enforcement related questions or concerns please contact:**
Jeff Graham, Bylaw Enforcement Officer
1018 - 2 Avenue
Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1
Cell: 780-842-7119
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**Town of Wainwright**
1018 - 2 Avenue, Wainwright, AB T9W 1R1
Phone: 780-842-3381
Email: [email protected]
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