SUBDIVISION | LAND USE DISTRICTS | PLANNING

SUBDIVISION
Subdividing is the process of legally taking one parcel of land and separating it into two or more parcels.  The Subdivision Guide answers common questions including timeline and fee information. Various municipal planning documents (referenced below) are referenced while reviewing eligibility of a subdivision application. If you wish to further discuss please contact the administration office at your convenience 403.783.3333 or email [email protected] 
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LAND USE DISTRICTS - ZONING
Under the guidance of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and the Land Use By-Law (LUB) County Council will consider rezoning of lands for various purposes, if in the opinion of Council the application meets Development Priorities as laid out in the Ponoka County MDP. Planning documents below.
​WHAT IS MY ZONING?
To find your zoning map find your township in reference to the map legend below to determine which map number your property is located on. Land(s) not specifically labeled with a zoning code remain Agricultural (AG). Mapping is updated quarterly as land use (rezoning) are approved and new subdivisions are registered. 
The use of land across Ponoka County has various land use districts (zonings). Specific land use districts have varying zoning requirements and are in the Land Use By-Law located above specifically on pages 30-74. Page 30 serves as a 'table of contents' that will guide you to your specific zoning district.

There are 22 Land Use Districts in Ponoka County. 
​PLANNING DOCUMENTS
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MDP)
A Municipal Development Plan identifies future development patterns within boundaries and facilitates local planning and economic growth. 
LAND USE BY-LAW 7-08-LU
The Land Use By-Law (LUB) is a 'rule book' for managing development in the County. Regulations in the LUB aim to address potential impacts created by land uses and development. It establishes the type of development that can occur in the future, providing certainty to those who live, work and enjoy the County. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

All upcoming Rezoning and/or Subdivision Development Appeal Board (SDAB) Hearing agendas including date/location/times are posted on the home page.
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Minutes for SDAB Hearings and Rezoning Public Hearings (and more) are accessible on Civic Web. 

DEVELOPMENT REPORTS
​(includes Subdivision and Development Permits issued)

2022 [Year End Report]
2023 [Year End Report]
​2024 [Year End report]
2025 (Current report)
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Battle River Watershed Alliance (BRWSA)
Ponoka County is a member of the Battle River Watershed Alliance. The BRWSA website provides online resource maps and data to the public. In addition they provide information relevant to planning and development with specific research data on water drainage on lands in our region. The Battle River Watershed covers much of our County area and is not limited to the banks of the Battle River.
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