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
- Districts are described in the short form on the Land Use District Map, Schedule A of this Bylaw.
- District boundaries are delineated on the Land Use District Map.
- Where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of a District as shown on the Land Use District Map, the following shall apply:
- 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;
- 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;
- Where specific dimensions are noted on the Land Use District Map, those dimensions shall be followed; and
- 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.
- Boundaries shall not be altered except by an amendment to this Bylaw.
- 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.
- 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