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Bylaw 38-2024 2025 Fees, Rates, and Charges (4393.3 KB)
A bylaw which sets fees for licences, permits, approvals and utility services provided by the municipality.
Note: this bylaw comes into effect January 1, 2025
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053Bylaw 36-2023 2024 Fees, Rates and Charges (Consolidated February 13, 2024) (35915.4 KB)
A bylaw which sets fees for licences, permits, approvals and utility services provided by the municipality.
Note: this bylaw is repealed on December 31, 2024
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053Borrowing Bylaw for the building of the Pointe-aux-Pins Acres Agriculture Facility.
Financial Services, 780-464-8053Bylaw 32-2021 Records Retention and Disposition (Consolidated September 6, 2022) (102.2 KB)
A bylaw to authorize the storage, retention, and disposition of the records and documents of Strathcona County.
Information: Information Technology Services, 780-464-8177Bylaw 18-2021 Borrowing Bylaw - North of Yellowhead Offsite Utilities (114.8 KB)
A bylaw to authorize financing for North of Yellowhead Offsite Utilities.
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053Bylaw 53-2020 Borrowing Bylaw - Strategic Land Purchase (35.1 KB)
A bylaw to authorize financing for a strategic land purchase.
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053This bylaw authorizes the Council of Strathcona County to incur indebtedness by the issuance of debenture(s) for the purpose of financing the design and construction of a low-pressure trickle system for the residents of Winfield Heights.
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053This bylaw authorizes Strathcona County Council to impose a local improvement tax to finance the Winfield Heights low-pressure water system.
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053Bylaw 15-2020 Operating Expenditures Borrowing (56.0 KB)
This bylaw is to allow Strathcona County to establish a line of credit in order to borrow money to meet operating expenditures.
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8053Bylaw 10-2019 Municipal Office (301.4 KB)
This bylaw designates the municipal office for municipal Council.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123Bylaw 64-2017 Designated Officers (275.7 KB)
Establish designated officer positions as permitted or required by the Municipal Government Act, and the terms and conditions of appointment.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123Bylaw 24-2025 Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw (171.5 KB)
A Bylaw of Strathcona County respecting the appointment of, and delegation of certain powers and authorities to, the Chief Administrative Officer of Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative, Legal and Procurement, 780-464-8123
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Bylaw 18-2025 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw (210.5 KB)
A bylaw to establish tax rates for 2025.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120Bylaw 9-2024 Property Tax and Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw (220.5 KB)
A bylaw to establish tax rates for 2024.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120Bylaw 14-2024 Supplementary Property Tax Bylaw (145.8 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize the levying of a supplementary property tax by Strathcona County in respect of all property for which a supplementary assessment has been made.
Bylaw 13-2023 Tax Rate Bylaw (425.6 KB)
A bylaw to establish tax rates for 2023.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120Bylaw 24-2021 Amend Tax Penalties for the 2021 Tax Year (87.1 KB)
A bylaw to amend penalties that apply to unpaid Taxes under section 2.2 of Bylaw 46-2011, for the 2021 Tax Year only.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120Bylaw 20-2021 Strathcona Industrial Area Incentive Tax Exemption (927.9 KB)
A bylaw to encourage development or revitalization of non-residential properties and machinery and equipment in the Strathcona Industrial Area.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120A bylaw to encourage the development or revitalization of non-residential properties and machinery and equipment, and promote investment in the Strathcona County Industrial Heartland.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120Bylaw 13-2020 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw (108.6 KB)
A bylaw to permit Strathcona County to prepare supplementary assessments on all improvements within Strathcona County.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120Bylaw 46-2011 Tax - Late Payment Penalties (78.4 KB)
This bylaw will impose late payment penalties on unpaid taxes and tax arrears.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120
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Bylaw 53-2022 Responsible Livestock Ownership Bylaw (428.0 KB)
This Bylaw establishes rules pertaining to governing livestock within the County.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 8-2007 Unauthorized Use of County Property (Consolidated November 6, 2007) (175.4 KB)
This bylaw regulates the unauthorized use of County Property to promote the safe, enjoyable and reasonable use of such land and to protect and conserve natural ecosystems for the benefit of all citizens of the County.
Information: Planning and Development, 780-464-8080Bylaw 68-2005 Unauthorized Use of Conservation Easements (Consolidated October 7, 2008) (171.6 KB)
This bylaw provides for the protection and enhancement of the environment through the use and enforcement of environmental and conservation easements.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
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Bylaw 40-2025 Priorities Committee (129.7 KB)
This bylaw establishes the mandate, functions, and procedures of the Priorities Committee.
For information: Municipal Clerk’s Office 780-464-8135Bylaw 15-2023 Active Transportation and Safety Task Force (137.0 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish a Council committee named the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Task Force, and to prescribe a mandate, terms of reference, composition, and procedural rules for the committee.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 56-2022 Commemorative Names Registry Task Force (93.2 KB)
This bylaw establishes the mandate, functions, and procedures of the Commemorative Names Registry Task Force.
For information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123Bylaw 47-2021 Strathcona County and Town of Bruderheim Intermunicipal Relations Committee (147.7 KB)
To establish and prescribe the functions of a joint council committee named the Strathcona County and Town of Bruderheim Intermunicipal Relations Committee.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 46-2021 General Appeals and Review Committee (114.1 KB)
The General Appeals and Review Committee is authorized to conduct review hearings on matters and decisions as set out in the County’s bylaws. This Committee is comprised of the members of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 45-2021 Bylaw Enforcement Order Review Committee (110.7 KB)
The Bylaw Enforcement Order Review Committee is authorized to conduct review hearings to evaluate the terms of orders. This Committee is comprised of the members of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Strathcona County and the City of Fort Saskatchewan jointly establish a council committee named the Strathcona County and City of Fort Saskatchewan Intermunicipal Relations Committee.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 6-2025 Agricultural Service Board (147.4 KB)
The Agricultural Service Board provides advice to Council on agricultural matters.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 23-2024 Economic Development Advisory Committee (191.9 KB)
The Economic Development Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on economic development.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 28-2021 Boards and Committees (Consolidated September 14, 2021) (199.9 KB)
This Bylaw shall govern the establishment and regulation of Council Committees unless a variance is specifically provided for in specific Bylaw for a board or committee. Any
such variance must be set out in the Committee Terms of Reference. This Bylaw does not apply to the Priorities Committee.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 13-2021 Governance Advisory Committee (Consolidated September 6, 2022) (146.6 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish a Council committee named the Governance Advisory Committee, and to prescribe a mandate, terms of reference, composition and procedural rules for the Committee.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123Bylaw 41-2020 Strathcona County and Sturgeon County Intermunicipal Affairs Committee (42.9 KB)
This bylaw establishes the functions of a joint council committee named the Strathcona County and Sturgeon County Intermunicipal Affairs Committee.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 16-2019 Regional Assessment Review Board (Consolidated December 10, 2019) (165.4 KB)
Establishes the Regional Assessment Review Board which hears complaints on assessment decisions made by Strathcona County and the Town of Bruderheim.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 2-2021 Performance Plan Committee (Consolidated May 4, 2021) (114.9 KB)
This Bylaw establishes the Performance Plan Committee which will oversee the development of the Chief Commissioner’s proposed performance plan for Council’s consideration and final approval.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 8-2019 Mayor's Executive Committee (Consolidated September 6, 2022) (187.7 KB)
The Mayor’s Executive Committee is established as a committee of Council.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123Bylaw 30-2018 Accessibility Advisory Committee (Consolidated December 5, 2023) (167.3 KB)
A bylaw to establish a committee to provide advice and recommendations to Council on improving accessibility for all people in Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 29-2018 Seniors Advisory Committee (Consolidated December 5, 2023) (166.7 KB)
This bylaw establishes terms for a committee to provide advice and recommendations to Council on issues and opportunities related to the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of seniors in Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 56-2017 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (Consolidated April 23, 2024) (136.2 KB)
This bylaw establishes the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board which hears appeals on subdivision and development decisions made by the County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140Bylaw 21-2025 Municipal Policing Committee Bylaw (131.7 KB)
This Bylaw establishes the Municipal Policing Committee as required by provincial legislation. The Municipal Policing Committee is established as a committee of Council, in accordance with section 28.03 of the Police Act (Alberta), the Police Governance Regulation, Alta Reg 156/2024, and the Police Governance (Ministerial) Regulation, Alta Reg 174/2024, which establish and set out the composition, duties and functions of the committee.
Information: Municipal Clerk’s Office, 780-464-8135Bylaw 34-2017 Boards and Committees Honorarium (Consolidated July 4, 2023) (27.4 KB)
Prescribes honorarium payable to certain members of Council Committees.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8140
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Bylaw 35-2021 Parental Leave (125.1 KB)
A bylaw to entitle Councillor’s to take parental leave for the birth or adoption of their child.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123Bylaw 39-2025 Meeting Procedures (216.5 KB)
This bylaw establishes the procedures for meetings of Council and committees of Council.
Information: Municipal Clerk’s Office 780-464-8137Bylaw 40-2024 Election (87.3 KB)
This bylaw outlines municipal elections in Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8157Bylaw 31-2023 Municipal Ward Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw (2828.9 KB)
This bylaw establishes Municipal Ward Boundaries and Council Composition.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123
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Bylaw 34-2022 Clean Energy Improvement Program (112.8 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to: encourage property owners in the County to upgrade properties with clean energy improvements; assist property owners with paying for clean energy improvements by assisting with financing, and adding the repayments to the tax roll in respect of the improved property; authorize the collection of a clean energy improvement tax in respect of properties where a clean energy improvement has been made; and raise revenue to pay the amount required to recover the costs of clean energy improvements.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 29-2025 North of Yellowhead Off-Site Levy (4702.5 KB)
This bylaw provides for the imposition and payment of off-site levies in respect of lands within the North of Yellowhead Development Region that are to be developed or subdivided.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080This bylaw provides for the imposition and payment of off-site levies in respect of lands within the Development Region that are to be developed or subdivided.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 27-2025 Ardrossan Off-Site Levy (5631.5 KB)
A bylaw to provide for the imposition and payment of off-site levies in respect of lands within the Ardrossan Development Region that are to be developed or subdivided.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080.Bylaw 21-2020 Designate Certain Lands School Reserve (18.8 KB)
A bylaw to designate certain lands as school reserve.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 32-2017 Surface Drainage and Site Grading (139.4 KB)
This bylaw controls surface drainage on private and public sites within the County.
Information and Inspections: Inspection Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 20-2017 Municipal Development Plan (12766.7 KB)
The Municipal Development Plan is the County’s plan for the future. It sets out a clear vision for how Strathcona County will grow and develop over the next 20 years and beyond.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 41-2009 Aggregate Levy (Consolidated March 6, 2018) (272.6 KB)
A bylaw to authorize the implementation of a community aggregate payment levy, effective September 1, 2009.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 29-2010 Civic Addressing (176.2 KB)
This bylaw requires the numbering and display of numbers on parcels of land and buildings and units and sub-units within buildings.
Civic Addressing – FAQ – https://www.strathcona.ca/council-county/bylaws-and-policies/addressing/
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 40-2009 Rural Hamlet Boundaries (Consolidated October 29, 2019) (606.4 KB)
This bylaw defines the rural hamlet boundaries of Antler Lake, Ardrossan, Collingwood Cove, Half Moon Lake, Hastings Lake, Josephburg, North Cooking Lake and South Cooking Lake.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 75-2004 Municipal Rights-of-Way (1608.9 KB)
This bylaw regulates the use and occupation of municipal rights-of-way.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 83-2003 Subdivision Authority (Consolidated June 28, 2005) (134.4 KB)
A bylaw to establish the Subdivision Authority for lands within the boundaries of Strathcona County.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 44-2003 Safety Codes (159.5 KB)
This bylaw applies to the administration and enforcement of the Safety Codes Act within Strathcona County as it relates to building, electrical, gas and plumbing. This bylaw was amended to establish requirements for Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080Bylaw 100-2001 Casino (58.0 KB)
A bylaw that prohibits casinos in Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8123
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Bylaw 57-2022 Community Standards Bylaw (450.2 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to prevent disputes between neighbours by providing guidance on issues that affect relationships between neighbours, set standards of residential property maintenance and use, protect public spaces and set standards for community safety.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170 (Complaint Line: 780-467-7741)Bylaw 5-2021 Fire Services (171.8 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to allow the County, its firefighters and fire officers, and its fire services personnel to engage in and provide fire services.
Information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216Bylaw 4-2021 Outdoor Fire (213.6 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish rules governing burning and outdoor fires within Strathcona County.
Information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216Bylaw 35-2019 Fireworks (186.7 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish rules for responsible and safe sale,
ownership, possession, and use of fireworks and other explosive devices
intended for entertainment.
Information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216Bylaw 53-2024 Emergency Management Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 2 (176.0 KB)
Bylaw 17-2018 Emergency Management is amended as set out in this Bylaw 53-2024.
Information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216Bylaw 37-2017 Responsible Dog Ownership (Consolidated February 13, 2024) (328.8 KB)
This bylaw establishes the rules for responsible dog ownership and dog-related matters in Strathcona County.
Information: R.C.M.P. and Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170 (Complaint Line: 780-467-7741)Bylaw 17-2018 Emergency Management (Consolidated November 28, 2023) (227.2 KB)
This bylaw establishes an Emergency Management Program for Strathcona County which sets out the duties, roles and responsibilities to prepare and maintain an emergency management plan and to coordinate the response to an emergency event.
Information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216Bylaw 7-2025 Enforcement Officer (287.6 KB)
A bylaw to regulate the powers and duties of Bylaw Enforcement Officers and Peace Officers.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170Bylaw 3-2014 Firearm Control (Consolidated July 4, 2017) (3966.4 KB)
The bylaw regulates the use of firearms and weapons within specified areas of Strathcona County, detailing restrictions, exceptions, penalties, and enforcement procedures.
Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170Bylaw 31-2008 Alarm Systems (157.4 KB)
A bylaw for the purpose of implementing an alarm system permit fee, and to impose a response fee associated with police responses to (non-fire related) false alarms.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
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Bylaw 22-2014 Concert and Special Events (90.6 KB)
A bylaw to ensure organizers of concerts and events have proper planning and resources in place to hold their events. Please note: all applications must be made in person at 911 Bison Way, Sherwood Park.
Information: Enforcement Services: 780-449-0170Bylaw 21-2013 Parks (Consolidated October 4, 2022) (239.9 KB)
This bylaw regulates operating hours, public conduct, camping, use of dangerous objects, littering, fires, animals, vehicles, boating, swimming, motorized vehicles and other matters in parks and recreational areas. Written approval for special park uses may be obtained through Recreation, Parks and Culture.
Information: Recreation Parks and Culture, 780-467-2211
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Bylaw 25-2021 Transit (184.9 KB)
A bylaw for the municipality of Strathcona County which operates a public transportation system, including vehicles and facilities, which is known as Strathcona Transit.
Information:Transit, 780-464-7433Bylaw 2-2017 Transportation System (939.1 KB)
A bylaw for classification of Strathcona County roadway network in the Urban Service Area and Rural Service Area.
Information: Transportation Engineering and Operations, 780-417-7100Bylaw 30-2016 Vehicle for Hire (effective July 1, 2017) (91.5 KB)
This bylaw regulates vehicles for hire and their drivers operating in Strathcona County.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170Bylaw 16-2015 Traffic (551.4 KB)
This bylaw provides regulations that affect the following activities occurring within a County road right-of-way:
- Deposit of snow, ice and debris on roads
- Off-highway vehicles
- Parking
- Construction activity on right-of-ways
- Off highway vehicles
- School bus warning lights and stop arms
- Special roadway events
- Transportation of dangerous goods route
- Truck routes
- Weight restrictions and road bans
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170 (Complaint Line: 780-467-7741)Bylaw 3-2015 Airport (164.9 KB)
This bylaw regulates the operation of the Warren Thomas (Josephburg) Aerodrome.
Information: Transportation Engineering and Operations, 780-417-7100Bylaw 38-2014 Speed Control (Consolidated October 25, 2022) (223.2 KB)
This bylaw regulates and controls the speed of motor vehicles in Strathcona County and provides the authority to determine where traffic control devices are located.
Information about enforcement: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
Information about traffic control devices: Transportation Engineering and Operations, 780-417-7100Bylaw 48-2024 Amendment No. 2 to Bylaw 16-2015 (135.5 KB)
Amendments to Bylaw 16-2015 Traffic Bylaw to clarify the use of school bus flashing lights.
Information: Transportation Engineering and Operations, 780-417-7100
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Bylaw 38-2017 Sewer and Wastewater System - Consolidation December 7, 2021 (221.7 KB)
This bylaw establishes terms for providing a sewer and wastewater system, including conditions for treatment and disposal of sewage.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785Bylaw 39-2014 Waste Management (Consolidated April 4, 2023) (314.7 KB)
This bylaw regulates the collection and disposal of waste including waste receptacles, types of waste, recycling stations and services, transfer stations, accounts.
Information: Utilities, 780-449-5514Bylaw 16-2016 Water System Bylaw (Consolidated June 25, 2024) (209.4 KB)
This bylaw provides for a water system including the fixing of rates, charges and conditions for the supply of potable water.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785Bylaw 18-2023 Northern Bear Water and Wastewater Services Franchise Bylaw (53745.0 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to establish a long-term franchise agreement granting exclusive utility service rights for water and wastewater provision in a designated area.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785Water System Bylaw 16-2016 Amending Bylaw No. 4 (82.8 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to amend bylaw 16-2016, the Water System Bylaw, to align the penalty for unpaid utility bills with the penalty set out in the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785Bylaw 44-2024 Sewer and Wastewater System Bylaw 38-2017 Amending Bylaw No. 2 (103.5 KB)
The purpose of this bylaw is to amend bylaw 38-2017 (consolidated December 7, 2021), the Sewer and Wastewater System Bylaw, to align the penalty for unpaid utility bills with the penalty set out in the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785
Statutory plans
The Land Use Bylaw regulates the use, conservation, and development of land, habitat, buildings, and signs in pursuit of the objectives of Strathcona County's statutory plans.
The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is the County’s plan for the future. It sets out a clear vision for how Strathcona County will grow and develop over the next 20 years and beyond.Â
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