Development and Land Use

The City of Spruce Grove carefully guides development and land use so as to ensure functionality and sustainability. This process is governed by federal, provincial and municipal statutes, and guided by community input.

In order for a city to be a safe, healthy and productive community, certain rules, regulations and standards must be followed. The City of Spruce Grove’s Development and Land Use policies ensure that growth and development take place in a way that respects the rule of law and the community’s decisions about how our city should evolve.

Construction waste and building site cleanliness

Effective July 1, 2024, the City of Spruce Grove has incorporated construction waste and building material storage practices into our Community Standards Bylaw.

Site safety and cleanliness keeps building sites free from debris and ensures the public, and workers, have safe access to construction sites, neighbouring sidewalks, and driveways.

Land use planning hierarchy and decisions flow

Land use planning in Alberta must follow plans and regulations at both the provincial an municipal levels of government. With the implementation of the Provincial Land Use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, some planning decisions will be made at the regional level as well.

Planning decisions are informed by the following planning documents, implemented by various levels of governments and authorities:

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