Town of Lumsden - Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Public Notice - bylaw 2026-08

October 12 2026

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Lumsden intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 14-2002, known as the Official Community Plan 

INTENT 

The intent of the amendment is to establish mixed-use development and compatible residential development within commercial policies of the Official Community Plan. The proposed amendments will encourage mixed-use development to support a vibrant Town Centre, encouraging a full range of compatible commercial and residential uses, and accommodating highway-oriented commercial development in appropriate locations.

AFFECTED LANDS 

All commercial zoned lands within the Town of Lumsden may be affected by the proposed amendment.  

REASON

The reason for the amendment is to establish policy for mixed-use development in commercial zoning districts to ensure consistency with the long-term goals and growth strategy of the municipality.

INSPECTION

Any person may inspect the bylaw online at www.lumsden.ca or at the Lumsden Municipal Office, located at 300 James Street North, in the Town of Lumsden, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (open through the noon hour) from Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.  

PUBLIC HEARING

Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM in person at the Lumsden Municipal Office located at 300 James Street North in Lumsden, or virtually via ZOOM, to receive submissions, written or verbal, on the proposed bylaw.  Written submissions will be provided for Council’s consideration and may be sent by mail or email by 4:00pm on Monday, October 26, 2026. For further information, or to receive a ZOOM link to attend the meeting, please contact the municipal office at 306-731-2404 or email the undersigned at l.matheson@lumsden.ca 

Issued at the Town of Lumsden this 7^th day of October, 2026.
Lesia Matheson, Planning - OSC