Highway 2A Industrial Area Structure Plan Off-Site Levy Bylaw
Foothills County is seeking feedback on a proposed Off-Site Levy Bylaw for lands within the Highway 2A Industrial Area Structure Plan.
What is an Off-Site Levy?
An off-site levy is a development charge authorized under Alberta's Municipal Government Act. Levies help fund infrastructure needed to support new development and are paid when land is developed or subdivided.
Why is Foothills County Proposing a Levy?
Significant infrastructure is required to support future industrial and commercial development within the Highway 2A corridor, including:
- Water infrastructure
- Wastewater infrastructure
- Transportation infrastructure
The proposed levy would allow growth-related costs to be shared by future development rather than existing taxpayers.
Benefiting Area
The proposed levy would apply only within a defined benefiting area of approximately 1,000 hectares in the Highway 2A Industrial ASP. This represents the area that can currently be serviced under existing approvals and utility capacity. Refer to the Benefiting Area Map.
Proposed Off-Site Levy Rates
The proposed levy rates are based on the estimated cost of growth-related infrastructure that directly benefits lands within the benefiting area.
| Infrastructure | Levy Rate |
| Water | $26,875/ha |
| Wastewater | $45,565/ha |
| Transportation | $17,500/ha |
| Total | $89,940/ha |
The levy would be calculated using the gross development area associated with subdivision and development applications.
Public Engagement Opportunities
- Review project materials online
- Complete the online survey
- Attend the public open house
- Submit feedback and express concerns to municipal staff
Participate
Attend the Open House:
Foothills County / Town of High River Council Chambers
309 Macleod Trail SW, High River AB
November 10, 2026
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Complete the Survey (closes November 30, 2026)
Key Dates
| Date | Activity |
| October 2026 | Public Engagement Launch |
| November 10, 2026 | Open House |
| November 30, 2026 | Survey Closes |
| TBD | Public Hearing |
| TBD | Council Consideration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn More
Project Materials for download:
Contact
Questions regarding the project may be directed to
Heather Hemingway, RPP, MCIP
Heather.Hemingway@FoothillsCountyAB.ca
Director of Planning
Foothills County