Public Hearings Notices
As per the Municipal Government Act (MGA), Town Council is required to hold a public hearing as part of the process to approve or amend a land use bylaw or other statutory plans. The purpose is to receive comments on related land use and rezoning applications. All hearings are open to the public and your attendance is encouraged as they are an opportunity to let Town Council know your views on various issues regarding land use and development. You are encouraged to submit your comments in writing to Planning & Development prior to a hearing. Written submissions which have been received before the designated meeting time will be included in the report for the Public Hearing.
Anyone wishing to file a petition in respect to a bylaw, may find information on the procedure to be followed here: Petition Information for Electors. Note: per Section 231 of the MGA, a petition may not be submitted for a bylaw or resolution under Part 17 of the Act, which includes Planning and Development matters.
Microsoft Teams Links for Virtual Participation in a Public Hearing:
June 22, 2026: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294879009541663?p=dIDaz3LCUv7UWrjxhy
Meeting ID: 294 879 009 541 663
Passcode: bX98JU2o
July 13, 2026: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214898471933146?p=F9tv8WeeEDXxqwT6Hp
Meeting ID: 214 898 471 933 146
Passcode: co3aG3wm
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2026-15
Bylaw No. 2026-15 proposes to amend the Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw by rezoning Lot 20, Block 3, Plan 1812464, also known as 5360 65 Avenue, from Traditional Neighbourhood District (RTD) to Mixed Use Node (MUN) as shown below.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be seen during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) at the Town of Olds Office building, 3501 70 Avenue. The draft bylaw is also available in the link below.
A public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Olds Municipal Centre. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. Council will hear submissions made in person or by the agent from any person who claims to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to the Town of Olds Planning and Development department, at the address below. Comments received prior to 4:00 pm on June 16, 2026 will be included in the staff report to Council and comments received after will be read at the public hearing. Persons may make oral presentations in person or virtually via Teams at the Council meeting, regardless of whether or not they have provided written comments.
REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2026-16
Bylaw No. 2026-16 proposes to amend the Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw by adding Religious Assembly as a Discretionary (Administration) Use in the Light Industrial District (ILD) on Lot 5, Block 1, Plan 8010797 only.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be seen during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) at the Town of Olds Office building, 3501 70 Avenue. The draft bylaw is also available in the link below.
A public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Olds Municipal Centre. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. Council will hear submissions made in person or by the agent from any person who claims to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to the Town of Olds Planning and Development department, at the address below. Comments received prior to 4:00 pm on June 16, 2026 will be included in the staff report to Council and comments received after will be read at the public hearing. Persons may make oral presentations in person or virtually via Teams at the Council meeting, regardless of whether or not they have provided written comments.
REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2026-19
Bylaw No. 2026-19 proposes to amend the Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw by rezoning Lots 4 & 5, Block 36A, Plan 5706GD, also known as 4606 48 Street, from Traditional Neighbourhood District (RTD) to Mixed Use Node (MUN) as shown below.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be seen during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) at the Town of Olds Office building, 3501 70 Avenue. The draft bylaw is also available in the link below.
A public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Olds Municipal Centre. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. Council will hear submissions made in person or by the agent from any person who claims to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to the Town of Olds Planning and Development department, at the address below. Comments received prior to 4:00 pm on June 16, 2026 will be included in the staff report to Council and comments received after will be read at the public hearing. Persons may make oral presentations in person or virtually via Teams at the Council meeting, regardless of whether or not they have provided written comments.
REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 2026-20
Bylaw No. 2026-20 proposes to amend the Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw by rezoning Lot 8, Block 11, Plan 1712218, also known as 4535 51 Avenue, from Commercial General District (CGD) to Mixed Use Node (MUN) as shown below.
A copy of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be seen during regular hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday) at the Town of Olds Office building, 3501 70 Avenue. The draft bylaw is also available in the link below.
A public hearing regarding the proposed bylaw will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at the Olds Municipal Centre. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chair. Council will hear submissions made in person or by the agent from any person who claims to be affected by the proposed bylaw. Any person wishing to submit written comments may do so by sending them to the Town of Olds Planning and Development department, at the address below. Comments received prior to 4:00 pm on June 16, 2026 will be included in the staff report to Council and comments received after will be read at the public hearing. Persons may make oral presentations in person or virtually via Teams at the Council meeting, regardless of whether or not they have provided written comments.
Further information on the proposed bylaws may be obtained by contacting Planning & Development at (403)-507-4806.
Written comments can be submitted to:
Town of Olds
Planning & Development
3501 70 Avenue Olds AB T4H 1L7
Email: planning@olds.ca
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