Notice of Public Hearing – Bylaw #040-25
Proposed Secondary Suites Land Use Bylaw Amendment
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 216.4 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments thereto, the Council of the City of Chestermere is considering Bylaw #040-25. A Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY, January 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. during a Regular Meeting of Council for the below-proposed Bylaw.
- Bylaw #040-25 Secondary Suites Land Use Bylaw Amendment
The Public Hearing is scheduled during a Regular Meeting of Council, visit our Council Meetings page where links to watch the live stream will be posted on the day of the meeting.
Written submissions may be submitted by emailing publichearing@chestermere.ca with your name, address, phone number, the Bylaw number you are speaking to and whether you are in favour or opposed or by completing the feedback option by visiting the Public Notice page.
Written submissions, electronic submissions, and verbal presentations to be included in the Agenda and provided to Council must be received by Monday January 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Written submissions received after Monday, January 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. will be accepted by the City and may be provided to Council, if approved by a Resolution of Council.
Individuals or groups who wish to present at the Public Hearing the day of shall register on the designated sign-in sheet before the opening of the Public Hearing, as either in support or opposition of the proposed matter.
Bylaw #040-25 proposes:
1. Amend Section 2.2 to add definition for Boarding House:
“Boarding House” means a dwelling in which three (3) or more persons, who do not own the dwelling:
(a) pay or are obligated to pay for the right to live in the dwelling or portion of the dwelling; or
(b) receive any amount of compensation or benefit from a third party, including consideration paid directly to the owner or primary occupant of the dwelling, for their right to live in the dwelling or portion of the dwelling.
2. Add “Boarding House” as a Discretionary Use in the following districts:
· Residential Single Detached (R-1);
· Residential Estate (R-1E); and
· Residential Estate Modified (R-1EM).
3. Add “Secondary Suite” as a Discretionary Use in the following district:
· Residential Planned-Lot Front Drive Distrcit (R-1-PFD)
4. Amend Section 7.32.3 to state:
A Secondary Suite must have at least one parking space/stall per bedroom, in addition to the parking requirements for the principal dwelling pursuant to Part 8 of this Bylaw. All parking must be located on the property. On-street parking is not counted as parking for the purpose of a Secondary Suite application