Leduc County is inviting residents to share their thoughts on a proposed change to local land development rules during a public hearing set for April 28, 2026. The meeting will take place at 1:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the County Centre in Nisku.
The proposed amendment involves updating the current Land Use Bylaw, which governs how property can be developed across the county. Specifically, the county is looking to add a category called Apartment: Mixed-Use as a discretionary land use within the Mixed Use Commercial District. If approved, this change would allow for the construction of multi-storey buildings that feature commercial businesses on the ground floor and residential units above.
This update comes shortly after the council adopted a new, comprehensive Land Use Bylaw in June 2025, which replaced a version that had been in place since 2008. County officials are exploring these new housing opportunities as the Nisku Business Park, which currently supports over 400 businesses and employs more than 6,000 workers, continues to grow. According to Mayor Tanni Doblanko, the industrial area is beginning to reach capacity and is expected to be largely full within the next five to seven years.
Residents who wish to provide input on the proposal must follow specific deadlines. Anyone planning to speak at the hearing, either in person or virtually, must pre-register by 4:00 p.m. on April 20, 2026. Those who prefer to submit written feedback must do so by 4:00 p.m. on April 17, 2026. Further information and project details are available through Your Say Leduc County.
The council is also managing other regional planning updates, including a review of the Greater Nisku and Area Off-Site Levy Bylaw, which is slated for discussion on April 14, 2026. That proposal includes a suggested 4.6 per cent inflationary rate increase.
