Public Hearing Scheduled for Bylaw 2026-007 Rural Industrial Rezone
UPDATE JUNE 15, 2026:
Bylaw 2026-007 will be presented to Vulcan County Council for a decision on June 17, 2026. This is the standard next step in the bylaw process and does not mean the bylaw has been approved. Following a public hearing, the bylaw must return to Council for consideration and decision. As the public hearing has concluded, there will be no opportunity for additional public submissions or presentations at the June 17 meeting.
Vulcan County has a Public Hearing for Proposed Bylaw No. 2026-007 scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00p.m. It will be held at the Champion Community Hall, 106 2nd Street North, Champion, Alberta.
The purpose of proposed Bylaw No. 2026-007 is to redesignate Section 14 and portions of E1/2 15-15-21 W4 containing approximately 350± ha (865± acres) from “Rural General – RG” to “Rural Industrial – RI”. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to develop the property in accordance with the provisions of the Rural Industrial Land Use District.
View the Official Public Hearing Notice.
View our Public Hearing Guide on how to participate.
View Bylaw & Submitted Application.
View the Public Hearing Agenda – To Be Posted June 5th
Click here to join the Public Hearing Livestream on June 10th
Vulcan County
- Land use and zoning.
- Municipal servicing and compatibility.
- Noise, Light, and Visual Impacts.
- Development permits.
Province of Alberta:
- Regulates energy facilities and major industrial approvals.
- Sets environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Sets Data Centre Policy & Attracts Data Centres to the Province.
Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC):
- Regulates natural gas usage and co-location of facilities at data centres.
- Requires a public engagement process to occur.
- Also requires emissions testing and noise impact assessments prior to approval.
Bow River Irrigation District (BRID):
- Water procurement & use.
Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEP):
- Regulates stormwater & runoff, including approvals and monitoring.
The personal information you provide is collected in accordance with Section 4(c) of the Alberta Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and will be protected under Part 2 of that Act. The information collected will be used for the purposes of the public hearing. Please direct any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information to Vulcan County’s Access & Privacy Officer at 403-485-2241.
