Land Use Bylaw
Municipal Government Act Part 17 Section 640(1) states that every municipality must pass a land use bylaw. This bylaw divides the city into land use districts and regulates the use of land and buildings within those districts. Its purpose is to promote orderly and economic land development and enhance the quality of the physical environment.
Learn more about the Lloydminster Land Use Bylaw
Area Redevelopment Plans (ARPs)
Area Redevelopment Plans (ARPs) are a planning framework which guides redevelopment of developed lands. As a statutory document endorsed by the Government of Alberta, ARPs must describe:
- objectives of the plan and how they will be achieved,
- proposed land uses,
- reasons for imposing and redevelopment levy,
- any proposals for acquisition of land for municipal use.
In addition, ARPs may provide guidance for the following:
- preserving or improving land and buildings,
- rehabilitating buildings ,
- removing buildings,
- constructing or replacing buildings in the area,
- establishing, improving, or relocating roads, public utilities, or other services,
- facilitating any other development in the area.
View the current Area Redevelopment Plans:
Downtown ARP
Martin Browne ARP
Neighbourhood Structure Plans
Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs) are non-statutory documents designed to support the overarching Area Structure Plan (ASP). NSPs do not have statutory standing and are not adopted by bylaw, but must conform to the corresponding ASP.
View the current Neighbourhood Structure Plans:
Convenant NSP
Municipal Development Plan
Municipal Government Act Part 17 Section 6.32(1) states that every municipality must adopt a municipal development plan. In Lloydminster, the document is called Connection to Our Future, and it guides growth and development for the next 30 years by outlining the City’s long-term goals and strategies to achieve those goals.
Learn more about the City of Lloydminster MDP: Connection to Our Future
Lloydminster Charter
The Lloydminster Charter outlines when the City will follow Alberta or Saskatchewan law. The Charter defines the authority of the Saskatchewan and Alberta governments within Lloydminster and serves as a point of reference for all other planning documents and legislation. The Charter directs that planning matters in Lloydminster are governed by Part 17 of the Alberta Municipal Government Act, except for subdivisions and replotting in Saskatchewan, which follows Saskatchewan regulations.
View the Lloydminster Charter
Area Structure Plans
Area Structure Plans (ASPs) are statutory documents that execute the vision of the Municipal Development Plan while giving guidance to more detailed plans like Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs). They provide a high-level framework for effective, sustainable, and cohesive development of new neighbourhoods. ASPs follow the City’s Area Structure Plan Policy, which may be updated periodically
Learn more about Area Structure Plans
Intermunicipal Development Plan
The Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a strategic document created by two or more neighbouring municipalities, in this case the City of Lloydminster and the County of Vermilion River. It promotes cooperation by providing a regional framework for managing land use, subdivision, and development, aiming to establish a stable economic foundation and ensure consistent land development through effective intermunicipal communication.
View the Intermunicipal Development Plan
Official Community Plan
Statutory document that outlines the long-term vision for land use and development within a municipality in Saskatchewan. According to the Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA) in Saskatchewan, an Official Community Plan can be jointly held. We hold a joint OCP with the RM of Wilton and RM of Britannia
View the Official Community Plan
Municipal Government Act (MGA)
The Municipal Government Act is a legislative framework that establishes the fundamental laws governing the operations and administration of municipalities in Alberta. Part 17, specifically, addresses planning and development.
Learn more about the MGA
City Council Strategic Plan
The City Council Strategic Plan is a multi-year plan set by Council. It is subject to regular changes and updates as Council determines new priorities and following local elections. It outlines Council’s mission, vision, and values, and serves as a detailed action plan and performance metric.
View the City Council Strategic Plan
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Land Use Bylaw
Municipal Government Act Part 17 Section 640(1) states that every municipality must pass a land use bylaw. This bylaw divides the city into land use districts and regulates the use of land and buildings within those districts. Its purpose is to promote orderly and economic land development and enhance the quality of the physical environment.
Learn more about the Lloydminster Land Use Bylaw
Area Redevelopment Plans (ARPs)
Area Redevelopment Plans (ARPs) are a planning framework which guides redevelopment of developed lands. As a statutory document endorsed by the Government of Alberta, ARPs must describe:
- objectives of the plan and how they will be achieved,
- proposed land uses,
- reasons for imposing and redevelopment levy,
- any proposals for acquisition of land for municipal use.
In addition, ARPs may provide guidance for the following:View the current Area Redevelopment Plans:
Downtown ARP
Martin Browne ARP
Neighbourhood Structure Plans
Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs) are non-statutory documents designed to support the overarching Area Structure Plan (ASP). NSPs do not have statutory standing and are not adopted by bylaw, but must conform to the corresponding ASP.
View the current Neighbourhood Structure Plans:
Convenant NSP
Municipal Development Plan
Municipal Government Act Part 17 Section 6.32(1) states that every municipality must adopt a municipal development plan. In Lloydminster, the document is called Connection to Our Future, and it guides growth and development for the next 30 years by outlining the City’s long-term goals and strategies to achieve those goals.
Learn more about the City of Lloydminster MDP: Connection to Our Future
Lloydminster Charter
The Lloydminster Charter outlines when the City will follow Alberta or Saskatchewan law. The Charter defines the authority of the Saskatchewan and Alberta governments within Lloydminster and serves as a point of reference for all other planning documents and legislation. The Charter directs that planning matters in Lloydminster are governed by Part 17 of the Alberta Municipal Government Act, except for subdivisions and replotting in Saskatchewan, which follows Saskatchewan regulations.
View the Lloydminster Charter
Area Structure Plans
Area Structure Plans (ASPs) are statutory documents that execute the vision of the Municipal Development Plan while giving guidance to more detailed plans like Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSPs). They provide a high-level framework for effective, sustainable, and cohesive development of new neighbourhoods. ASPs follow the City’s Area Structure Plan Policy, which may be updated periodically
Learn more about Area Structure Plans
Intermunicipal Development Plan
The Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a strategic document created by two or more neighbouring municipalities, in this case the City of Lloydminster and the County of Vermilion River. It promotes cooperation by providing a regional framework for managing land use, subdivision, and development, aiming to establish a stable economic foundation and ensure consistent land development through effective intermunicipal communication.
View the Intermunicipal Development Plan
Official Community Plan
Statutory document that outlines the long-term vision for land use and development within a municipality in Saskatchewan. According to the Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA) in Saskatchewan, an Official Community Plan can be jointly held. We hold a joint OCP with the RM of Wilton and RM of Britannia
View the Official Community Plan
Municipal Government Act (MGA)
The Municipal Government Act is a legislative framework that establishes the fundamental laws governing the operations and administration of municipalities in Alberta. Part 17, specifically, addresses planning and development.
Learn more about the MGA
City Council Strategic Plan
The City Council Strategic Plan is a multi-year plan set by Council. It is subject to regular changes and updates as Council determines new priorities and following local elections. It outlines Council’s mission, vision, and values, and serves as a detailed action plan and performance metric.
View the City Council Strategic Plan