Bylaws
| Name |
Bylaw # |
Description |
| Access to Information Bylaw |
1344/25 |
For the purpose of designating the Head of the Public Body and establishing fees in relation to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). |
| Affordable Housing Taxation Bylaw |
1319/24 |
Provide for making specific properties subject to taxation in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. |
Animal Control Bylaw
|
Details requirements for licensing, control, and related fees for animals. Enables “Livestock”, which includes chickens, within the Town’s municipal limits and clarifies the definition of “Kennel” to increase the number of dogs to 3 dogs (up from 2 dogs). | |
| Aspen Lakes Area Structure Plan Bylaw |
1300/24 |
Provides a plan for subdivision and development of Aspen Lakes. |
| Aurora Heights Area Structure Plan Bylaw |
1165/13 |
Details plans for subdivision and development of the Aurora Heights area in the Town of Blackfalds. |
| Authorized Overdraft Bylaw |
1326/25 |
For the purpose of temporarily financing operating expenditures of the municipality if required. |
| Borrowing Bylaw (2019) |
1238/19 |
To authorize Council to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) or bank loan for the purpose of purchasing capital land and buildings. |
| Business License Bylaw |
1209/17 |
Controls and regulates the regulations for business licensing within the Town of Blackfalds, including business types and related fees. |
| CAO Appointment Bylaw |
1288/23 |
Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer effective August 1, 2023. |
| CAO's Bylaw |
1311/24 |
To establish and define the duties and powers of the Chief Administrative Officer and Provide for the Appointment of the Chief Administrative Officer as a designated officer. |
| Cemetery Bylaw |
1313/24 |
Outlines the terms for regulation and control of the cemetery |
| Community Standards Bylaw |
1220/18 |
Describes the regulations relating to many civic issues including noise issues, unsightly premises, public disturbances, and curfew for youth. |
| Council Procedural Bylaw |
1332/25 |
To regulate the proceedings and conduct of Council and Council Committee Meetings |
| Dangerous Goods Transportation Bylaw |
1141/12 |
Regulates the transportation and handling of dangerous goods within the Town of Blackfalds. |
| Development Fees and Fines Bylaw |
1269/22 |
Outlines all the fees and fines regarding development. |
| Elections Bylaw |
1333/25 |
For the purpose of providing for municipal elections and school trustee elections within the Town of Blackfalds boundaries (including general elections, by-elections) |
| Election Sign Bylaw |
1342/25 |
Encourage the effective use of Election Signs as a means of communication in a manner that ensures safety and aesthetics and that will be equitably applied and enforced. |
| Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement |
1156/13 |
A Bylaw of the Town of Blackfalds in the Province of Alberta for the electric distribution system franchise agreement. |
| Electric Distribution System Franchise Agreement Amendment |
1248/20 |
Amendment to Bylaw 1156/13, to prohibit other persons from providing electric distribution service within the legal boundaries of the municipality. |
| Fire Protection Bylaw |
1312/24 |
Provides the establishment and operation of fire protection services. |
| Lakeside Area Structure Plan Bylaw |
1174/14 |
Outlines the plans for subdivision and development of the Lakeside area in the Town of Blackfalds. |
| Land Use Bylaw |
1268/22 |
Outlines how districts in the municipality are divided, regulates the land use of each district, and guides decisions on development permits. |
| McKay Ranch Area Structure Plan |
1310/24 |
Being a bylaw of the Town of Blackfalds in the Province of Alberta to amend Land Use Bylaw 1198/16. |
| Multi-Plex Expansion Borrowing Bylaw |
1245/20 |
Authorizes Council to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) or bank loan for the purpose of constructing the Multi-Plex which includes an additional ice surface and public library. |
| Municipal Emergency Bylaw |
1252/20 |
Directs the processes and procedures of the Municipal Emergency Management Agency to prepare for and respond to regional and municipal emergencies. |
| Municipal Library Board Bylaw |
1340/25 |
The establishment of the Municipal Library Board |
| Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw |
1075/08 |
The establishment of the Municipal Planning Commissions Board |
| Naming and Addressing Bylaw |
1182/14 |
Regulates the naming of roadways and development areas within the Town of Blackfalds. |
| Offsite Levies Bylaw |
1190/15 |
Authorizes the collection of offsite Levies for the Town of Blackfalds. |
| Parental Leave for Elected Officials Bylaw |
1227/18 |
To establish whether elected officials are entitled to take leave prior to or after the birth or adoption of their child. |
| Policing Committee Bylaw |
1346/25 |
The establishment of the Policing Committee |
| Property Tax Bylaw (2022) |
1271/22 |
Authorizes property tax rates for the 2022 budget year and includes authorization to assess additional tax on properties which have undergone improvements in 2022. |
| Property Tax Bylaw (2023) |
1281/23 |
Authorizes property tax rates for the 2023 budget year and includes authorization to assess additional tax on properties which have undergone improvements in 2023. |
| Property Tax Bylaw (2024) |
1305/24 |
Authorizes property tax rates for the 2024 budget year and includes authorization to assess additional tax on properties which have undergone improvements in 2024. |
| Property Tax Bylaw (2025) |
1327/25 |
Authorizes property tax rates for the 2025 budget year and includes authorization to assess additional tax on properties which have undergone improvements in 2025. |
| Public Notification Bylaw |
1285/23 |
Ensures that notice is provided to residents in advance about bylaws, resolutions, meetings, and public hearings. This Bylaw brings the Town of Blackfalds into compliance with the Municipal Government Act and outlines a variety of effective methods for use in communication with residents. |
Rate Bylaw
|
Establishes fees for services provided. To amend the Rate Bylaw 1053/07 to charge for various goods and services. To amend the Rate Bylaw 1053/07 to charge for various goods and services. | |
| Records and Information Management Bylaw |
1343/25 |
Establish authority for the management, retention, and disposition of records and information in all media formats. |
| Redesignation of Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 102 2233 Bylaw |
1276/23 |
Redistrict a portion of Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 102 2233 (2.53 HA) from Commercial Highway District (C-2) to Public Facility District (PF) designation. |
| Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw |
1274/22 |
For the purpose of exercising the functions of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) in accordance with the Act and for the provision of Regional Intermunicipal SDAB services by Parkland Community Planning Services. |
| Security Alarm System Bylaw |
1219/17 |
Regulates security alarm systems in order to reduce false alarms that require RCMP or Fire Dept. response. |
Smoking and Vaping Bylaw
|
To regulate smoking and vaping of cannabis and tobacco products in public places | |
Solid Waste Management Bylaw
|
To regulate the handling, collection and disposal of solid waste in the Town of Blackfalds. | |
| Subdivision Authority Bylaw |
1284/23 |
For the purpose of rescinding Bylaw 867/00 and to establish the subdivision authority in the Town of Blackfalds. |
| Taxi Business Bylaw |
1158/13 |
Outlines the regulations for the licensing and control of taxis within the Town of Blackfalds |
| Traffic Bylaw |
1232/19 |
Respecting the safety, health and welfare and the protection of people and property |
| Urban Hen Bylaw |
1324/25 |
Details requirements for licensing, control and related fees for Urban Hens |
Utility Bylaw
|
To Regulate the supply and use of water, wastewater and stormwater utilities in the Town of Blackfalds | |
| Valley Ridge Estates Area Structure Plan Bylaw |
1308/24 |
Detailed plan for the development of the Valley Ridge Estates in the town of Blackfalds |