When making decisions about land use in Cochrane, Council considers how a proposed development aligns with provincial legislation, local plans and relevant bylaws.
For example, a resident who wants to add a garage to their property must first apply for a Development Permit. The Development Permit must meet requirements outlined in the Land Use Bylaw. The rules in the Land Use Bylaw are established by Council’s vision described in the Municipal Development Plan, which in turn follows the regulations in the Municipal Government Act.
Cochrane's statutory documents can be changed through our statutory plan amendment process.
Every municipality must compile and keep updated a list of policies that may be considered in making planning decisions.
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| Riverview |
| Riversong Stage 3 Neighbourhood Plan |
| Riversong Stage 2 Neighbourhood Plan |
| Riversong Stage 1 Neighbourhood Plan |
| Riversong Design Brief |
| Rivercrest Neighbourhood Plan |
| River Heights Area Structure Plan |
| Renewable Energy Framework Cochrane's Renewable Energy Framework provides guidance around the management of renewable energy in the Town and helps encourage the uptake of renewable energy in the community. |
| Recreation Master Plan The Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan guides future development of parks, recreation and culture facilities in our community. |
| Open Spaces Master Plan (OSMP) The Open Spaces Master Plan guides the management and development of the Town of Cochrane’s open space system over the next 20 years. |
| Municipal Development Plan (MDP) |
| Lower East Neighbourhood Plan |
| Jumping Pound Ridge |
| Intermunicipal Development Plan with Rocky View This plan provides a basis for cooperation and communication between the Town of Cochrane and Rocky View County on matters of mutual interest. |
| Integrated Neighbourhood Design Guidelines Great neighbourhoods make a great community. We developed the Integrated Neighbourhood Design Guidelines to identify the components of great neighbourhoods so we can make sure they're included. |
| Integrated Downtown Action Plan The Integrated Downtown Action Plan was developed to help guide investment and decisions around redevelopment of Cochrane's downtown. |
| Industrial Area Structure Plan |
| How We Grow Healthy growth in a community relies on strong connections. How We Grow explains the planning, policies and practices that go into creating and maintaining those connections, even as Cochrane gets bigger. |
| Heritage Hills Stage 2 Neighbourhood Plan |
| Heritage Hills Area Structure Plan |