Sturgeon County Council requests public input on proposed Bylaw 1676/25.
The property owner would like to operate a carbon sequestration facility within a part of NE-29-57-25-W4M. To better address the development, the Land Use Bylaw is proposed to be amended in two ways:
- First, change the definition of gas processing plant to a more generic description related to the process while also adding a reference to carbon sequestration, thereby reflecting the approval the facility has received from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER).
- Second, the area which is covered by an existing lease is being proposed to be redistricted from AG – Agriculture to I1 – Rural Industry Support. It was determined that the I1 – Rural Industry Support in this instance would reflect the proposed use and help address any potential co-locating development that may not be subject to the same AER oversight.
The proposed development is subject to regulation by the AER, from whom it has received approval. As the development has been approved by the AER, the County is obligated to issue a development permit and make any necessary amendments to the Land Use Bylaw to facilitate the development.
A bylaw is needed to amend the Land Use Bylaw, and a public hearing must be held.
Public Hearing details
The Public Hearing will be held in person and via videoconference:
Tuesday, April 29 @ 1:00 p.m. (or as soon as practical thereafter)
Sturgeon County Council Chambers (9613 100 St. in Morinville)
View the hearing online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings
Important information about Public Hearings
Requirements for speakers
All speakers have five minutes to speak and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their submission before the Public Hearing.
Speaking in person
To speak at the Public Hearing in person, contact Legislative Services at 780-939-8279 or 780-939-8277 to pre-register.
Speak via video conference (phone or video call-in)
To speak at the Public Hearing via videoconference, you must register by April 28 @ 1:00 p.m. by contacting Legislative Services at 780-939-8279 or 780-939-8277. This ensures you receive instructions to access the videoconference.
Written submissions
Email a written submission to Legislative Services. Written submissions are accepted up to the close of the Public Hearing.
If making a written submission, you must include your name, state your interest in the matter (such as a County resident directly impacted by the proposed bylaw), and indicate if you are in favour of or opposed to the proposed bylaw.
Watching the Public Hearing
You can view the Public Hearing in person or online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings. To view the livestream, click on the meeting date on the calendar, then click on the video link.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP): By submitting comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the personal information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the public hearing, or otherwise made public. This information is collected in accordance with section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions, contact the Access and Privacy Officer at 780-939-4321 or foip@sturgeoncounty.ca.
