Part 5 - Land Use Districts

Land Use District Map

This part outlines specific regulation that applies to the City’s Land Use Districts.

 

5.1 Land Use District Map

  1. Districts are described in the short form on the Land Use District Map, Schedule A of this Bylaw.
  2. District boundaries are delineated on the Land Use District Map.
  3. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of a District as shown on the Land Use District Map, the following shall apply:
    1. Where a boundary follows a Public Roadway means a road as defined in section 616 of the MGA and does not include a private roadway or highway., Lane means an alley as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c.T-6., stream, or canal, it shall follow the centreline thereof;
    2. Where a boundary generally follows a Lot means: 1) A quarter section; 2) A river lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c. S-26, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office; 3) A settlement lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, RSA 2000, c. S-26, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office; 4) A part of a lot described in a certificate of title, if the boundaries of the part are described in the certificate of title other than by reference to a legal subdivision; 5) A part of a lot described in a certificate of title, if the boundaries of the part are described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan of subdivision. line, it shall follow the lot line;
    3. Where specific dimensions are noted on the Land Use District Map, those dimensions shall be followed; and
    4. Where there is doubt or dispute concerning the exact location of the boundary of a District, Council shall determine the location of the boundary by a Land Use bylaw amendment.
  4. Boundaries shall not be altered except by an amendment to this Bylaw.
  5. The Development Authority shall maintain a list of amendments to the boundaries on the Land Use District Map and update the City's GIS database to reflect amendments.
  6. Where a property boundary is adjusted by subdivision, or by the inclusion of a Private Roadway means a vehicle thoroughfare created for the purpose of vehicular access and circulation. It may include common property pursuant to the Condominium Property Act, RSA 2000, c. C-22, or be part of a lot, subject to a mutual access agreement. Private roadways include drive aisles. or other land not previously assigned a land use class, the Land Use District boundary follows the new property boundary.

Last edited: January 21, 2026