September 30, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.
Smith - NW 25-21-02 W5M - Amend CR
Foothills County has received an application from agent Robyn Erhardt of Township Planning + Design Inc. on behalf of landowners Zackary Edward & Brittany Rae Smith proposing an amendment to the Country Residential District land use rules to allow for the future subdivision of one 5.73 +/- acre Country Residential District lot and a future boundary adjustment which proposes to remove 6.13 +/- acres from the subject parcel being the 19.5 acre portion of NW 25-21-02 W5M and consolidate it with the adjacent 4.57 acre parcel being Ptn. NW 25-21-02 W5M; Plan 9311048, Lot 2.
As shown on the location map, the subject parcel (shaded in black) is located within Council Division 5, directly east of and adjacent to 112 Street W, approximately 0.45 km north of 265 Avenue W, approximately 1.61 km south of 242 Avenue W, and approximately 1.21 km west of 96 Street W.
September 30, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
Dudar - SE 28-20-03 W5M - Amend CR
Foothills County has received an application from agent David Joosse on behalf of landowners Bretton & Kristen Dudar proposing an amendment to the Country Residential District land use rules to allow for the future subdivision of one 5.0 +/- acre Country Residential District lot.
As shown on the location map, the subject parcel (shaded in black) is located within Council Division 3, directly north and adjacent to 370 Avenue W, approximately 1.01 km east of 256 Street W, approximately 2.81 km south of 338 Avenue W, and approximately 2.05 km west of Highway 22.
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October 7, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.
Singleton - NE 09-21-03 W5M - Amendment
Foothills County has received an application from agent Kristi Beunder of Township Planning + Design Inc. on behalf of landowner Richard Singleton proposing an amendment to the Agricultural District land use rules to allow for the future subdivision of 1 new 60 +/- acre Agricultural District first parcel out.
As shown on the location map, the subject parcel (shaded in black) is located within Council Division 3, directly west of and adjacent to 240 Street W, approximately 0.45 km north of Highway 549, approximately 2.42 km east of 272 Street W, and approximately 1.61 km south of 290 Avenue W.
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October 7, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO FOOTHILLS COUNTY
LAND USE BYLAW 60/2014
Key proposed amendments include:
Private Solar Power Systems
- Increasing the size of private solar installations that may be developed without a Development Permit and updating regulations for free-standing solar arrays.
Sub-District "A" Properties
- Introduce a waiver process on Sub-District “A” parcels where the purpose of the Sub-District designation is not affected by the proposed development.
Building Sizes
- Replace the current accessory building size regulations with a more flexible cumulative building area approach based on parcel size to provide greater flexibility for how building area is distributed between homes, garages, and accessory buildings.
- Establish allowance for Development Authority to grant a 25% variance for oversized buildings.
Maximum Lot Coverage
- Allow more flexibility on lot coverage in certain districts where supported by a professionally prepared stormwater management plan that aligns with existing provisions already used in industrial areas.
Sea-Cans (Shipping Containers)
- Increase the number of sea-cans permitted without a Development Permit on Country Residential, Agricultural, and Agricultural Business parcels, subject to applicable standards for location, appearance, and screening.
Private Arenas
- Recognizing private arenas as personal use accessory buildings, allowing those that meet applicable building size requirements to proceed without a Development Permit.
Miscellaneous Amendments
- Clarifying Development Permit exemptions for semi-detached dwellings in the Residential Community District; reducing side yard setbacks in the Country Estate District; introducing provisions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS); and updating Development Permit exemptions for campaign signs.
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October 14, 2026 - 10:00 a.m.
Loscher - SW 27-20-02 W5M - Redesignation
Foothills County has received an application from agent Jeff Badke of Badke Consulting on behalf of landowners Matthew & Kari Loscher proposing the Redesignation of the subject 104.7 acre Natural Resource Extraction (INR) District Parcel to Agricultural District, and a site specific amendment to Section 10.17.3 of the Land Use Bylaw to relax the minimum separation distance between a dwelling and a natural resource extraction operation from 100.0 m to 20.0 m.
As shown on the location map, the subject parcel (shaded in black) is located within Council Division 2, approximately 1.63 km north of Highway 7, approximately 0.17 km east of 144 Street W, approximately 2.26 km south of Highway 549, and approximately 2.43 km west of 112 Street W.
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October 14, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.
JGL Livestock - E 05-19-26 W4M - Road Closure for Purchase of Undeveloped Road Allowance
Foothills County has received an application from JGL Livestock proposing to Purchase an Undeveloped Road Allowance. Access will be denied.
As shown on the location map, the subject parcels (shaded in black) are located within Council Division 1, directly north and adjacent to Highway 23 and the boundary of Vulcan County, approximately 1.62 km east of C.I.L Road E, and approximately 3.27 km west of 336 Street E.
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October 14, 2026 - 1:30 p.m.
E.T. Equities - NE 20-22-03 W5M - Redesignation
Foothills County has received an application from E.T. Equities proposing the removal of the Municipal Reserve designation for the purpose of sale, and to have the 4.62 acre subject parcel zoned to Country Residential District. The purpose of the proposed zoning is to allow for the consolidation of the parcel into the surrounding land.
As shown on the location map, the subject parcel (shaded in black) is located within Council Division 4, directly north and adjacent to 184 Avenue W, approximately 0.24 km west of 256 Street W, and approximately 0.45 km south of Priddis Greens Drive W.
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