The Town of High Level wants to hear from residents about proposed rules that would keep new liquor stores at least 100 metres away from parks and community use areas. The change to the Land Use Bylaw comes after a private landowner applied to allow liquor stores in the Industrial District, where they are currently not permitted. Residents have until September 28, 2026, to email comments to [email protected].
Under the current bylaw, liquor stores in High Level are only allowed in the Downtown Commercial and Highway Commercial districts. The proposed amendment would add a 100-metre buffer, about 328 feet, between any future liquor store and lots zoned for Community Use or Park districts.
The Town says it is not trying to open or encourage any additional liquor stores. Instead, Council is looking for feedback on potential restrictions that could limit where future liquor stores are allowed and help prevent too many of these businesses from clustering in one area. The bylaw review was triggered by a September 2026 application from a private landowner asking to add liquor stores as a discretionary use in the Industrial District.
Comments from residents will be summarized and given to Council before a decision is made. The Town notes that even a short response is helpful and encourages anyone with thoughts on the issue to email [email protected] by September 28.
