Chestermere City Council will hold two public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to collect community feedback on proposed changes to local land use rules. The hearings will take place during the council’s regular meeting to discuss updates regarding development permits and zoning requirements for the Live Work District.
The first hearing, beginning at 1:00 p.m., concerns Bylaw No. 011-26, a proposal to reinstate development permit requirements for permitted-use dwelling units. If approved, this change would restore formal approval processes, provide residents with appeal rights, and ensure clearer long-term property records while maintaining current timelines for reviews.
The second hearing at 2:00 p.m. addresses Bylaw No. 014-26, a proposed update to the Live Work District. This bylaw aims to remove a rear-lane access requirement that was not part of the city’s original 2015 vision for the area. The district, located in the South Shore development along Chestermere Lake, is designed to allow residents to operate commercial businesses within their homes.
Following the public hearings, the city council—which includes Mayor Shannon Dean, Deputy Mayor Ritesh Narayan, and Councillors Murray Grant, Kiran Randhawa, Janelle Sandboe, Robert Schindler, and Rob Wawrzynowski—will close the sessions. Council members may then vote to pass the bylaws with any necessary amendments, defeat them, or postpone the decisions to a future date.
Residents who wish to speak at these meetings must register with Legislative Services by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. Registration can be completed by emailing [email protected] with your name, address, telephone number, the specific bylaw you wish to address, and whether you are speaking in favour of or in opposition to the change.
