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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| 2022-2025 Cochrane Strategic Plan |
| 2013 Strategic Plan |
| 2014 Strategic Plan |
| 2015 - 2018 Strategic Plan |
| 2018 Downtown Parking Study - Stage 1 |
| Addressing guidelines Revised November 26, 2019. |
| Bow Meadows |
| Cochrane Corridors Plan This Corridor Planning report is intended to provide direction to future planning, redevelopment and decision making along these corridors. |
| Cochrane Growth Study The Town of Cochrane (the Town) has experienced significant growth over the past couple of decades. The Growth Study is an important document that is intended help Council, administration, and community members understand how the Town is positioned to… |
| Cochrane Heights |
| Cochrane Sustainability Plan Cochrane residents showed their commitment to a sustainable future when they launched the Cochrane Sustainability Plan (CSP) project in the spring of 2008. The goal was to create a roadmap to a sustainable future that would guide the town for the… |
| Connecting Cochrane (Transportation Master Plan) Connecting Cochrane is our transportation master plan that includes illustrations of future transportation networks for pedestrians, cycling, vehicles and transit |
| Downtown Redevelopment Plan |
| DRAFT River Heights Area Structure Plan Amendment DRAFT River Heights Area Structure Plan Amendment with Attached Figure Package |
| DRAFT RiverRidge Neighbourhood Plan DRAFT RiverRidge Neighbourhood Plan |
| DRAFT Rolling Trails Neighbourhood Plan |
| DRAFT Southbow Landing Neighbourhood Plan Amendment |
| DRAFT Walker's Reach Neighbourhood Plan DRAFT Walker's Reach Neighbourhood Plan |
| Envision Cochrane 2050 - Municipal Development Plan |
| Fireside Stage 1 Neighbourhood Plan |
