Statutory and non-statutory plans guide planning and development in Cochrane. If you are proposing a development that does not align with current planning policies, you may need to request an amendment.
The following statutory plans can be amended:
- Land Use Bylaw
- Municipal Development Plan
- Intermunicipal Development Plan with Rocky View County
- Area Structure Plans and Area Redevelopment Plans (see the Planning Documents page)
The following non-statutory plans can be amended:
- Neighbourhood Plans (see the Planning Documents page)
Amendment Process
It is recommended that you discuss your proposal with Planning Services before starting your application.
To submit an application for a statutory/non-statutory plan amendment, fill out the application form and provide the necessary supporting documents outlined in the application checklist. Application fees can be found on the Planning Fee Schedule. Submit the complete application package to planning@cochrane.ca.
Application Form Application Checklist
Once submitted:
- The application is reviewed by Planning Services and circulated to internal and external parties for comment.
- Planning administration prepares an amendment bylaw for statutory plans for first reading. Given first reading, a public hearing date is set and announced so members of the public can provide input.
- Council reviews all input before making a decision.
If Council agrees to the proposal, the amending bylaw is adopted. If Council sees no merit in the decision, it will defeat the adoption of the bylaw; this decision is final and not subject to appeal.