Frequently requested bylaws
These are some of Strathcona County's most frequently requested bylaws. Any questions can be directed to info@strathcona.ca or to the department phone number listed with each bylaw.
These bylaws can be downloaded in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view and print PDF files, you need to download the free:
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If you're wondering about the process to lodge a complaint, check Bylaw complaints and Good Neighbour Tips.
Addressing Bylaw
Please see "Civic Addressing Bylaw 29-2010"
Aggregate Levy Bylaw 41-2009
A bylaw to authorize the implementation of a community aggregate payment levy, effective September 1, 2009.
Information: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Airport Bylaw 38-2003
This bylaw regulates the operation of the Strathcona Airport (Josephburg).
Information: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Alarm Systems Bylaw 31-2008
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
Animal Control Bylaw 18-2011
This bylaw regulates the keeping and harbouring of animals on land within Strathcona County, with the exception of dogs. For regulation of dogs, see Dog Control Bylaw
Information: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Apiculture Bylaw 43-2011
This bylaw regulates beekeeping within Strathcona County.
Information: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Assessment Review Board Bylaw 7-2010
This bylaw establishes the Assessment Review Board which hears complaints on assessment decisions made by the County.
Boards and Committees Bylaw 51-2012 (repeals 53-2011, 41-2012 & 44-2012)
A bylaw to establish the Committees of Council.
Bylaw 11-2013 (amends Bylaw 51-2012)
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8136
Casino Bylaw 100-2001
A bylaw that prohibits casinos in Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8137
Cellular Phone Bylaw 27-2009
A bylaw to regulate the use of hand-held cellular phones while operating a motor vehicle on highways under the direction, control, and management of Strathcona County, effective September 1, 2009.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
Civic Addressing Bylaw 29-2010
This bylaw requires the numbering and display of numbers on parcels of land and buildings and units and sub-units within buildings.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8012
Curfew Bylaw 62-2005
A bylaw for the purpose of imposing protective curfew regulations.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
Dog Control Bylaw 85-2006
This bylaw provides for the licensing, confinement and control of dogs.
Bylaw 11-2012 (amends Bylaw 85-2006)
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
Information about off-leash areas: Recreation, Parks and Culture, 780-467-2211
Election Bylaw 28-2013
This bylaw provides for the conduct of municipal elections in Strathcona County.
Information: Legislative and Legal Services, 780-464-8157.
Emergency Management Bylaw 1-2012
This bylaw establishes an Emergency Management Program for Strathcona County which sets out the duties, roles and responsibilites to prepare and maintain an emergency management plan and to coordinate the response to an emergency event.
Information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216
Emergency Services Bylaw 68-2000
This bylaw establishes and provides for the efficient operation of a fire and ambulance service in Strathcona County. It also provides for the issuance of fire permits, reporting of property damaged by fire, control of fire hazards, open fires, incinerator fires, pit fires, smudge fires and types of materials burned.
Permits and information: Emergency Services, 780-467-5216
Fees, Rates and Charges for 2013 Bylaw 30-2012
This bylaw establishes fees, rates and charges for services provided by Strathcona County.
Maintained by Strathcona County's Financial Services Department.
Information: Financial Services, 780-464-8027
Firearm Control Bylaw 11-2007
This bylaw regulates the use and discharge of firearms in Strathcona County.
Information: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Land Use Bylaw 8-2001
Maintained by Strathcona County's Planning and Development Services Department.
Meeting Procedures Bylaw 36-2012
This bylaw establishes the procedures for meetings of Council and committees of Council.
Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 1-2007
This bylaw is available for review or purchase at Planning and Development Services, Main Floor, County Hall, 2001 Sherwood Drive, Sherwood Park.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8174
Municipal Rights-of-Way Bylaw 75-2004
This bylaw regulates the use and occupation of municipal rights-of-way.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080
Noise Control Bylaw 66-99
This bylaw regulates domestic and construction noise and prohibits the operation of motor vehicles which make objectionable noise. It also provides authority to issue permits outside the hours established by this bylaw in limited circumstances.
Information and permits: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100.
Nuisance and Unsightly Premises Bylaw 45-2012 (repeals 80-2007)
This bylaw regulates and controls situations that create a visual nuisance or result in an unsightly property that interferes with the use and enjoyment of other premises in the area.
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
Off-Highway Vehicles
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Offsite Development Levies Bylaw 14-2012
This bylaw provides for the imposition and payment of offsite levies in respect to lands that are to be developed or subdivided.
Information: Planning and Development Services, 780-464-8080
Parking
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Parks Bylaw 30-92
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 at 780-467-2211
Public Transportation System Bylaw 44-88
This bylaw establishes the public transit system and rules governing passengers.
Information: Strathcona County Transit, 780-464-RIDE (7433)
Road Bans
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Roads: Deposit of Snow, Ice and Debris
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Rural Hamlet Boundaries Bylaw 40-2009
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, 780-464-8080
Safety Codes Bylaw 44-2003 and Amendment 82-2004
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 about permits and current fees:
- commercial and industrial building permits, 780-464-8215
- residential building permits, 780-464-8131, 780-464-8133
- plumbing, gas and electrical permits, 780-464-8169
School Buses, Use of Flashing Warning Lights and Stop Arms
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Sewage System Bylaw 31-2011
This bylaw establishes terms of providing a sewage system, including conditions for treatment and disposal of sewage.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785
Signs: Permanent, Portable and Temporary
Are now incorporated into The Land Use Bylaw. See "Land Use Bylaw" above.
Information: Development Control and Permitting, 780-464-8080
Special Roadway and Events
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Speed Control Bylaw 5-2006
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.
Bylaw 5-2009 (amends Bylaw 5-2006)
Bylaw 28-2009 (amends Bylaw 5-2006)
Bylaw 40-2012 (amends Bylaw 5-2006)
Information about enforcement: Bylaw Services, 780-449-0170
Information about traffic control devices: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Stubble Burning Bylaw 50-2003
This bylaw establishes a system of permits controlling the burning of land within Strathcona County.
Permits are issued by Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 55-2011
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, 780-464-8136
Surface Drainage Bylaw 16-2009
This bylaw controls surface drainage on private and public sites within the County.
Information and inspections: Inspection Services, 780-464-8169
Tax Rate Bylaw 25-2013
This bylaw establishes the tax rates for 2013.
Information: Assessment and Tax, 780-464-8120
Tax - Late Payment Penalties Bylaw 46-2011
This bylaw will impose late payment penalties on unpaid taxes and tax arrears.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Route
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Traffic Bylaw 13-2011
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
School Bus Warning Lights and Stop Arms
Special Roadway Events
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Truck Routes
Weight Restrictions and Road Bans
Information: Transportation and Agriculture Services, 780-417-7100
Transportation System Bylaw 75-2002
A bylaw for classification of Strathcona County roadway nertwork in the Urban Service Area and Rural Service Area.
Information: Capital Planning and Construction, 780-410-6526
Truck Routes
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Unauthorized Use of Conservation Easements Bylaw 68-2005
This bylaw provides for the protection and enhancement of the environment through the use and enforcement of environmental and conservation easements.
Bylaw 47-2008 (amends Bylaw 68-2005)
Information: Enforcement Services, 780-449-0170
Unauthorized Use of County Property Bylaw 8-2007
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.
Bylaw 81-2007 (amends Bylaw 8-2007)
Information: Planning and Development, 780-464-8080
Waste Management Bylaw 11-2008
This bylaw regulates the collection and disposal of waste including waste receptacles, types of waste, recycling stations and services, transfer stations, accounts.
Information: Utilities, 780-449-5514.
Water System Bylaw 30-2011
This bylaw provides for a water system including the fixing of rates, charges and conditions for the supply of potable water.
Information: Utilities, 780-467-7785
Weight Restriction and Road Ban
Please see "Traffic Bylaw 13-2011"
Last updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
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