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Land Use Bylaw Renewal

Latest draft of the Land Use Bylaw

The City of Leduc Land Use Bylaw renewal project is nearing its completion. Review the key changes to the latest draft, ask questions, and share your feedback before it is presented for public hearing and Council consideration.

This round of feedback will focus on how the refined Land Use Bylaw achieves what the City set out to accomplish. The project’s original goals included making the bylaw easier to understand and use, removing unnecessary barriers, supporting housing choice and appropriate growth, providing greater flexibility (where appropriate), and supporting complete and adaptable communities. Get involved and:

  • See how feedback from earlier engagement has influenced the draft.
  • Learn about the key changes proposed in the refined Land Use Bylaw.
  • Explore the Housing Design Catalogue and how it is intended to support more housing options in Leduc.
  • Tell us what you think and identify and remaining questions or considerations before the Land Use Bylaw is finalized.

How to participate:

  1. Drop-in Session : Oct. 6, 4 – 7 p.m. at Leduc Civic Centre
  2. Online Survey will be available Oct. 5-18
  3. Email comments to [email protected]

A full draft version of the renewed Land Use Bylaw and a preview of the Housing Design Catalogue will be posted the week of Sept. 21, 2026. The Housing Design Catalogue is a design tool for homeowners, builders and developers to support housing development.

Land Use Bylaw Renewal: Key Changes at a Glance

 

Topic Today’s Bylaw What’s Changing in the Draft
Bylaw organization The bylaw is long and complex, with rules spread across many sections. The draft bylaw is reorganized with clearer sections, simpler language, more visuals and easier-to-find information.
Land use districts There are 44 different land use districts: 18 standard districts, and 27 direct control districts. The number of districts is consolidated to 26: 14 standard districts, and 12 direct control districts, making the bylaw easier to understand and administer.
Overlays There are 10 overlays in the bylaw. Overlays have been integrated into the district regulations or have been removed except for the Airport Vicinity Protection Area (AVPA), Telford Lake Area Overlay, and Industrial Protection Overlay.
Housing Housing types are regulated differently across several districts. More housing options are allowed with consideration to the context of the neighbourhood, including suites, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and apartments.
Established neighbourhoods Redevelopment opportunities are more limited and regulations focus less on neighbourhood context. New developments are required to fit with the existing neighbourhood scale and context through rules for height, setbacks and building scale. Building heights are reduced from three storeys to two storeys in the draft Residential Established district.
Residential Growth areas Newer and growing areas use multiple residential districts and regulations. Within Residential Genera and Residential Urban districts, clearer rules support a range of housing types while helping growth occur in planned areas.Residential Urban districts support more compact residential development in locations that can help support the Urban Centre and commercial areas.
Commercial and Mixed Use Areas Commercial and mixed-use areas are spread across several districts. The draft Bylaw simplifies commercial and mixed-use areas into clearer districts. Simpler commercial and mixed-use districts support local businesses, services, jobs and walkable development.
Downtown and Historic Main Street Rules are spread across districts and overlays. New district rules support Main Street’s historic character while encouraging investment and activity that aligns with the Urban Centre Redevelopment Plan.
Parking Most homes require two parking spaces, with additional requirements depending on housing type. Parking requirements are updated to better match different housing types and locations. The bylaw maintains two parking spaces per dwelling unit for lots with four dwellings or less. The bylaw also maintains Suites parking requirements of one parking space per bedroom, but added to a maximum of two spaces.Reduced parking standards are proposed in the Urban Centre / Downtown area based on available street parking and proximity to transit.
Affordable housing parking No special parking provisions exist. The draft Bylaw proposes no minimum parking requirement other than accessible parking. The parking rate would be determined based on need and actual utilization.
Built Form and Design Design and landscaping rules are located in different parts of the bylaw. Clearer standards help new development contribute to attractive streets, landscaping and public spaces.
Parks, natural areas and transition lands Several districts regulate parks, reserves and environmental lands. Updated districts (Urban Services, Parks, Natural Heritage, and Urban Transition) provide clearer direction for public services, parks, environmentally sensitive areas, and lands intended for future urban development.
Administration and permit process Administrative rules interpretation, development permit requirements, appeals, enforcement, and definitions are located throughout the bylaw. Draft Bylaw reorganizes and updates administrative content into a clearer structure, making it easier to follow.