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Red Deer County council, 8 September 2026

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The short version

Council passed a new Noise Control Bylaw, approved several land-use changes after public hearings, moved $600,000 between road budgets, and set October 27, 2026 public hearings on two changes meant to reduce red tape in the Land Use Bylaw.

📋 The agenda in short

11 items under Minutes, Reports, Development Applications & Reports, Public Hearings - 1:30 P.M. Plus 6 routine items (opening, minutes, adjournment and the like).

✅ The minutes in short

8 passed, 2 hearing set, 1 tabled.

Key decisions

8 passed2 hearing set1 tabled
3.1 August 11, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes3.2 September 1, 2026 Special Council Meeting…5.1 Proposed Noise Control Bylaw – to consider…5.2 2027 Council Meeting Schedule – to consider a…5.3 Budget Amendment for Paving – to consider an…6.1 Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw 2022/26 Text…6.2 Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw 2022/26 Text…7.1 Bylaw No. 1002/2026-H - To hold a Public…7.2 Bylaw 1002/2026-I - to hold a public hearing…7.3 Bylaw No. 1019/2026-A Amendments to the…7.4 Bylaw No. 1029/2026 & Bylaw No. 1002/2026-G -…

Also on the agenda: CALL TO ORDER · APPROVAL OF AGENDA · DELEGATIONS · NOTICES OF MOTION · CLOSED SESSIONS · ADJOURNMENT

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Item 3.1 · Minutes

August 11, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the written record of its August 11, 2026 regular meeting.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved the August 11, 2026 minutes as presented.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Kelli Ritz

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of County Council held August 11, 2026 as presented.
Item 3.2 · Minutes

September 1, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the written record of its September 1, 2026 special meeting. At that meeting, council authorized a land purchase and sale agreement discussed in a closed session.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved the September 1, 2026 special meeting minutes as presented.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Ryanna Hansen

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of County Council held September 1, 2026 as presented.
Item 5.1 · Reports

Proposed Noise Control Bylaw – to consider second and third reading of the proposed Noise Control Bylaw No. 1030/2026

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council is considering final approval of a new Noise Control Bylaw. It would set clearer nighttime quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and add rules for construction, heavy vehicles and outdoor speakers. It would also create a temporary noise permit and let owners, tenants and event organizers be held responsible for noise.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave the Noise Control Bylaw No. 1030/2026 second and third reading, so the bylaw passed.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Julie Brewster

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 1030/2026, Noise Control.
that Council grant third reading to Bylaw No. 1030/2026, Noise Control.
Item 5.2 · Reports

2027 Council Meeting Schedule – to consider a schedule for Council Meetings in 2027

Tabled

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to approve the dates for its 2027 meetings. Most meetings are proposed for Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at Red Deer County Centre.

Decided (minutes)

Council put off a decision on the 2027 meeting schedule to a future meeting.

How council voted

TabledMoved by Councillor Carly Hansen

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council defer the 2027 Council Meeting schedule to a future meeting.
Item 5.3 · Reports

Budget Amendment for Paving – to consider an amendment to the 2026 Paving and Phase 3 Litte Red (Twp Rd 354) budgets

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

Council is asked to move $600,000 from the Phase 3 Little Red road project, which is coming in under budget, to the 2026 Paving budget. Wet, soft ground on Twp Rd 350 forced a stronger road design that costs more. Staff say the change has a net impact of zero.

Decided (minutes)

Council approved moving $600,000 from the Phase 3 Little Red budget to the 2026 Paving budget.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Kelli Ritz

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council approve the proposed budget amendment to transfer $600,000 from Phase 3 Little Red budget to the 2026 Paving budget.
Item 6.1 · Development Applications & Reports

Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw 2022/26 Text Amendment – to consider first reading to Bylaw 1002/2026-C, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/26, the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) to amend the land use district tables to allow more flexibility and uses within the districts and to set a Public Hearing date for October 27, 2026

Hearing set

Proposed (agenda)

This change to the Land Use Bylaw would update the lists of what land uses are allowed in each zone. Some uses would no longer need a case-by-case decision, which aims to cut red tape. A public hearing is proposed for October 27, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-C and set a public hearing for October 27, 2026. Before doing so, council removed "Kennel" and "Cannabis Retail Sales" from two Hamlet of Benalto district lists.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Kelli Ritz

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
to grant first reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-C, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/2, the Land Use Bylaw, with the following amendments: • Section 35 by amending the proposed Land Use Table for Direct Control District #7 Hamlet of Benalto – Benalto Agricultural District by deleting “Kennel” from the list of Discretionary Uses • Section 40 by amending the proposed Land Use Table for Direct Control District #7 Hamlet of Benalto – Benalto Comprehensive Town Centre District by deleting “Cannabis Retail Sales” from the list of Discretionary Uses and set a public hearing for October 27, 2026.
Item 6.2 · Development Applications & Reports

Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw 2022/26 Text Amendment - to consider first reading to Bylaw 1002/2026-J, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/26, the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) with a series of amendments to reduce red tape and to set a Public Hearing date for October 27, 2026

Hearing set

Proposed (agenda)

This change to the Land Use Bylaw aims to reduce red tape. Staff could decide more routine applications and some simple subdivisions, and more minor projects would not need a development permit. A public hearing is proposed for October 27, 2026.

Decided (minutes)

Council gave first reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-J and set a public hearing for October 27, 2026.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Carly Hansen

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
to grant first reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-J, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/2, the Land Use Bylaw, and set a public hearing for October 27, 2026.
Item 7.1 · Public Hearings - 1:30 P.M

Bylaw No. 1002/2026-H - To hold a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 1002/2026-H to redesignate Lot 1A, Block 3, Plan 1520567 from General Commercial District (C-2) to Business Service Industrial District (BSI) on part of the NW-28-37-27-4

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A public hearing on rezoning a lot in Energy Business Park, on the east side of Gasoline Alley, from commercial to business service industrial use. The applicant says the change reflects current market trends. No written comments were received.

Decided (minutes)

No one spoke at the public hearing. Council then gave second and third reading, so the rezoning passed.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Kelli Ritz

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-H a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/26, the Land Use Bylaw, to redesignate Lot 1A, Block 3, Plan 1520567 from General Commercial District (C-2) to Business Service Industrial District (BSI) on part of the NW-28-37-27-4i.
that Council grant third reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-H a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/26, the Land Use Bylaw, to redesignate Lot 1A, Block 3, Plan 1520567 from General Commercial District (C-2) to Business Service Industrial District (BSI) on part of the NW-28-37-27-4i.
Item 7.2 · Public Hearings - 1:30 P.M

Bylaw 1002/2026-I - to hold a public hearing for Bylaw No. 1002/2026-I to redesignate 9.7 hectares (24 acres) from Direct Control District #20 Church/Monastery & Community Facility (DCD-20) to Agricultural District (AG) on part of the NE 16-38-26-4

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A public hearing on changing 9.7 hectares (24 acres) east of Red Deer back to agricultural zoning. The land was zoned for a church and monastery, but the applicant is no longer building it.

Decided (minutes)

Manar Kirollos spoke at the public hearing. Council then gave second and third reading, so the land was rezoned to agricultural.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Kelli Ritz

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-I, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/26, the Land Use Bylaw, to redesignate 9.7 hectares (24 acres) from Direct Control District #20 Church/Monastery & Community Facility (DCD-20) to Agricultural District (AG) on part of the NE 16-38-26-4.
that Council grant third reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-I, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 2022/26, the Land Use Bylaw, to redesignate 9.7 hectares (24 acres) from Direct Control District #20 Church/Monastery & Community Facility (DCD-20) to Agricultural District (AG) on part of the NE 16-38-26-4.
Item 7.3 · Public Hearings - 1:30 P.M

Bylaw No. 1019/2026-A Amendments to the Gasoline Alley West Major Area Structure Plan (Bylaw No. 2016/10) - to hold a public hearing for Bylaw No. 1019/2026-A, a bylaw that proposes various amendments to the Gasoline Alley Major Area Structure Plan (Bylaw No. 2016/10)

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A public hearing on updating the long-range growth plan for Gasoline Alley West. The update would remove the 8,000-person population limit and the building height limits, and refresh maps to match newer plans.

Decided (minutes)

No one spoke at the public hearing. Council gave second reading with one wording change, then third reading, so the plan update passed.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Kelli Ritz

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 1019/2026-A to amend the Gasoline Alley West Major Area Structure Plan Bylaw No. 2016/10 with the following amendment • Section 1.20 by deleting and replacing the section with “ In Section 9.2 by deleting the following “but does not include the Red Deer County & City of Red Deer Intermunicipal Development Plan (Bylaw 2007/19)”.
that Council grant third reading to Bylaw No. 1019/2026-A to amend the Gasoline Alley West Major Area Structure Plan Bylaw No. 2016/10.
Item 7.4 · Public Hearings - 1:30 P.M

Bylaw No. 1029/2026 & Bylaw No. 1002/2026-G - To hold a joint public hearing for Bylaw No. 1029/2026 that proposes to adopt the SE 10-36-27-4 Local Area Structure Plan and Bylaw No. 1002/2026-G to redistrict approximately 60 ha (148 ac) from Agricultural District (Ag) to Agricultural Non-Residential District (AG- NR) within the SE 10-36-27-4

Passed

Proposed (agenda)

A joint public hearing on a local land plan for a quarter section southeast of Penhold. It also covers rezoning about 60 ha (148 ac) to farm use with no homes allowed. Together these would allow a second parcel of about 2.8 ha (7 acres) with an existing home to be split off.

Decided (minutes)

Kevin Vennard of Bemoco Land Surveying spoke at the public hearing. Council then gave second and third reading to both the local area plan and the rezoning, so both passed.

How council voted

CarriedMoved by Councillor Dana Depalme

Who voted which way is in the official minutes.

Motion text, as written in the minutes
that Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 1029/2026 that proposes to adopt the SE 10-36-27-4 Local Area Structure Plan.
that Council grant third reading to Bylaw No. 1029/2026 that proposes to adopt the SE 10-36-27-4 Local Area Structure Plan.
that Council grant second reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-G that proposes to redesignate approximately 60 ha (148 ac) from Agricultural District (Ag) to Agricultural Non-Residential District (AG-NR) within the SE 10-36-27-4.
that Council grant third reading to Bylaw No. 1002/2026-G that proposes to redesignate approximately 60 ha (148 ac) from Agricultural District (Ag) to Agricultural Non-Residential District (AG-NR) within the SE 10-36-27-4.