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Wetaskiwin Considers Zoning Changes Impacting Community Support Service Locations
Wetaskiwin City Council is considering an amendment to the land use bylaw that would create a new Community Support Service category. The proposed changes could restrict where community service organizations can operate in the future, limiting them to Light Industrial and Highway Commercial areas.
During a regular meeting on March 10, Wetaskiwin city council held a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the land use bylaw. According to Councillor Aberle, the aim of creating a Community Support Services category is for administrative and planning-related reasons. Aberle stated that the category is broad, capturing a range of services such as counselling, youth mentoring, newcomer support, and seniors programs. The original draft permitted these services in various zones, including downtown and commercial districts. However, an amendment passed during the second reading restricts these services to Light Industrial and Highway Commercial areas, according to Aberle. Aberle clarified that existing organizations can continue operating in their current locations.
Key Facts
- Wetaskiwin City Council is considering a land use bylaw amendment to create a Community Support Service category.
- The proposed category intends to streamline the management of community support service applications.
- The category includes counselling, youth mentoring, newcomer support, and seniors programs.
- An amendment restricts Community Support Services to Light Industrial and Highway Commercial zones.
- The original draft allowed these services in downtown and commercial districts.
- Existing organizations can continue operating in their current locations under the amendment.
- The public hearing occurred during the council's regular meeting on March 10.
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Research Sources
- The Pipestone Flyer — Wetaskiwin city council's proposed land use bylaw could restrict locations for community service groups - Pipestone Flyer