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Notice of Public Hearing Southeast Area Structure Plan
The Council of the Town of Bentley recognizes the need to establish the Southeast Area Structure Plan, to establish a framework for commercial and industrial attraction and development. In addition, council recognizes the need to create this framework to guide the future development in alignment with the strategic objectives of the community and to match community priorities for the land legally described as NW 23-40-1-W5M and NE 23-40-1-W5M consisting of approximately 103 hectares (254 acres) as shown and attached to Bylaw 255/2025.
Bylaw 255/2025 Town of Bentley Area Structure Plan is a revised version of the Southeast Bentley Area Structure Plan that was originally adopted by Lacombe County Council in 2023. In addition, annexation of the land was applied for and approved in 2024 and was made effective, January 1, 2025. Since that time, administration has worked with Parkland Community Planning Services (PCPS) to review the plan and adapt it to become a Town of Bentley document. The plan has been refined following public consultation, which included:
- Public Open House on September 11, 2025
- A public survey which ran from September 11, 2025, and closed on September 25, 2025, after our good neighbor day event
The current bylaw 255-2025 Town of Bentley Area Structure Plan, incorporates the public feedback received through that open house and survey and can be viewed through the link below:
Town of Bentley Southeast Area Structure Plan Bylaw 255/2025
Notice of Nomination Day
Land Use Bylaw Proposed Changes - Public Information Session Notice
The Municipal Government Act (MGA) provides a hierarchy of documents for Land Use Planning in Alberta. Each level is required to be consistent with the level above it and below it, and that the policies or regulations within the documents(s) at each level may be implemented by those below them in the decision-making process.
You are invited to join us on October 9th for a Public Information Session regarding proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw.
For more information click HERE
Public Hearing Sept. 24/24 Bylaw 294/2024 Sunset Heights Area Structure Plan
Town of Bentley Public Notice Proposed Bylaw 249/2024 Sunset Heights Area Structure Plan Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Bentley has given first reading to By-law No. 249/2024 (Sunset Heights Area Structure Plan). The new bylaw will replace and repeal By-law No. 178/2014 (Summersault Area Structure Plan) if approved.
The Sunset Heights Areas Structure Plan has been created to better reflect current community priorities and align with market conditions for housing and development needs of the community, while also considering additional recreation amenities for youth. These amendments are the result of extensive community engagement gathered through the strategic planning process including survey and public information sessions, and through a survey undertaken specifically for the review of the Summersault Area Structure Plan. Key changes include:
- Variety of housing types for current and future residents with diverse family structures and income levels
- Potential for Multi-unit in proximity to added recreational space.
- Neighborhood park and open space corridor continues to act as stormwater drainage channel to tie into existing retention pond.
- Better flow of both active and passive transportation networks through continuous road extensions of 47A St and 46th St as well as consideration for trail network.
- Incorporation of New Soccer Field and Recreation Space based on public feedback and input.
A copy of the By-law may be inspected by the public at the Town of Bentley, 4918 – 50 Avenue, Monday through Friday, during regular office hours, or on the Town of Bentley Website Under the Policies, Plans and Bylaws Tab located under the Town Office Tab.
A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Office located at 4918 50th Ave, Bentley Alberta on September 24, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., at which time any person wishing to comment on the By-law may do so.
Any written submission must be signed and filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:00 p.m., on the date of the Public Hearing.
Date of first publication : September 10, 2024 (Rimbey Review)
Date of second publication: September 17, 2024 (Rimbey Review)
Marc Fortais
Chief Administrative Officer
If you have any questions, please contact the Chief Administrative Officer at 780-748-4044
The Town of Bentley and Lacombe County are working together to encourage commercial and industrial growth opportunities in Section 23-40-1 W5M, southeast of Bentley’s existing boundary. The Project is called the “Bentley-Lacombe County Joint Development Initiative.” It builds on past collaboration between the Town and County in planning for land use patterns and economic development.
On September 13, 2022, at the Regular Meeting of Council, the proposal (idea and concepts) being presented by ECO Tree Generations in collaboration with the Bentley Farmers Market was once again considered by Mayor and Council.
