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 a proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw C23-20. 

Through this amendment, Heartland Housing is proposing the addition of a new Direct Control District - DC(A)-23 – 101 Street Multi-unit Residential District, to the Land Use Bylaw C23-20. This district would facilitate the development of an Apartment use along with limited supportive commercial uses on the subject site. 

The subject area is located at 9711 101 Street across from the Fort Elementary school, and is known as the former Dr. Turner Lodge site (Attachment A).  

Proposal Details:

  • Create a new Direct Control district DC(A)-23 – Direct Control – 101 Street Multi-unit Residential.
  • The DC(A)-23 District will allow for an Apartment use potentially integrated with supportive commercial uses at the ground level.
  • Redistrict approximately 1.32 ha (3.26 acres) of land from PS – Public Service District to DC(A)-23 –Direct Control – 101 Street Multi-unit Residential District.
  • Establish street-oriented development.
  • Limit the maximum building height to 16 m.
  • Include site-specific parking regulations.
  • Provide landscaping requirements.

Attachments

Attachment A – Location Map

Attachment B – Current District - PS District

Attachment C – Proposed District DC(A)-23 District

Attachment D – What We Heard Report

Attachment E – Shadow Study

Bylaw C26-26

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 8, 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).

Participate in the Hearing

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