Public Hearings

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is a beautiful place, full of character, community, and history. As we grow, we want to ensure that new buildings, neighbourhoods, and businesses reflect what makes our city special, while meeting the needs of the future.

To support thoughtful development, City Council holds Public Hearings to gather community input on proposed land use changes, including redistricting applications. All property owners have the right to apply for zoning changes, and anyone who may be affected is encouraged to share their feedback. Public Hearings are a key part of the planning process, helping ensure decisions reflect the needs and values of our community.

If you have questions about an application, please contact Planning & Development Services.

Public Hearing Participation

  • Participation is available in-person or virtually by electronic means (via Webex)
  • Individuals interested in participating in the Public Hearing by Electronic Means (Webex) must register in advance by 12:00 noon the business day before the Public Hearing.  Email the Clerk at legislativeservices@fortsask.ca to register.
  • Individuals attending in-person are encouraged to register in advance, but not required.  Email legislativeservices@fortsask.ca to register in advance.

Written Submissions:

  • Individuals who do not want to speak during the meeting, or who are unable to attend, can submit a written submission for the Public Hearing.  Submit written feedback in writing to the Clerk at legislativeservices@fortsask.ca by 12:00 noon the business day before the Public Hearing.  
  • Written submissions will become part of the public record and will be included in the meeting agenda package published on the City Website for public viewing.  

The personal information collected and used under the authority of Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act is for the purpose of managing and administering public hearings, public presentations, delegations, and open house presentations.  If you have questions about the collection, contact the Access to Information Coordinator for the City of Fort Saskatchewan at 780-992-6200 or email legislativeservices@fortsask.ca.

In accordance with Meeting Procedures Bylaw C8-25, individuals speaking at a public hearing will be asked by the Chair to state their name for the public record. Anyone who does not identify themselves, either verbally or by providing their name in writing, will not be permitted to speak.

Current applications

The City of Fort Saskatchewan Council will hold a Public Hearing for Bylaw C32-26 which proposes an amendment to Land Use Bylaw C23-20.

The amendment would redistrict 28.60 hectares (70.67 acres) of undeveloped land, currently zoned as IR - Industrial Reserve District, to enable heavy industrial development. The subject site is located along the eastern boundary of the City, south of Veterans Way (Highway 15) and existing heavy industrial development. To the west of the subject site is IM - Medium Industrial District, and to the south of the site are undeveloped agricultural lands zoned as IR – Industrial Reserve District. (Attachment A).

IR – Industrial Reserve District is a holding district for future industrial development within the City’s Industrial Heartland. 

Proposal Details:

The proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment would redistrict:

  • 15.28ha (37.76ac) of land from IR – Industrial Reserve District to IH – Heavy Industrial District;
  • 5.28ha (13.05ac) of land from IR – Industrial Reserve District to PR – Parks and Recreation District; and
  • 8.04ha (19.87ac) of land from IR – Industrial Reserve District to PS – Public Service District.

In addition, a Public Hearings will be held for Bylaw C33-26, which proposes an amendment to the Josephburg Road North Industrial Area Structure Plan. The amendment would update the Concept Map to allow for Heavy Industrial development on the subject site and remove the “possible interchange” at Range Road 220 and Veterans Way (Highway 15) from the Plan. See Attachment B.

A Public Hearing will also be held for Bylaw C34-26, which proposes an amendment to the Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Area Structure Plan. The amendment would update the Concept Map to redesignate the subject site from Light and Medium Industrial to Heavy Industrial. See Attachment C.

The amendments to the Area Structure Plans would ensure alignment among all the planning documents.

Attachments

Attachment A – Location and Redistricting Map (Bylaw C33-26)

Attachment B – Josephburg Road North Industrial ASP Map (Current & Proposed)

Attachment C – Alberta Industrial Heartland ASP Map (Current & Proposed)

Bylaw C32-26

Bylaw C33-26

Bylaw C34-26

The proposed amendments also available at the Lower-Level Reception at City Hall.

Want more information or have questions? Please contact the Planning and Development Department at 780-992-6198.

Where and When?

  • Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The Public Session will initiate at 2:00 pm.
  • Location: City Hall, Council Chambers, 10005 – 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Public Council Meetings are held in person at City Hall and live-streamed on YouTube (youtube.com/CityFortSask).

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Related pages

Speaking Before Council

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Contact Us

Planning & Development

City Hall
Lower Level
10005 102 Street
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta  T8L 2C5
Ph: 780-992-6198
Email: fortplanning@fortsask.ca