Ponoka County Intermunicipal Development Plan Rescindment

The Ponoka County/Lacombe County Intermunicipal Development Plan was created in 2020 to guide the future planning and development of lands within 1 mile of the intermunicipal boundary pictured below. 

The Plan was created at a time when all municipalities with shared boundaries were required to adopt Intermunicipal Development Plans by the Municipal Government Act. 

Click here to view the Ponoka County/Lacombe County Intermunicipal Development Plan.

The Municipal Government Act requirement for municipalities with shared boundaries to adopt an Intermunicipal Development Plan no longer exists, and the bylaw to rescind the plan is a red tape reduction effort by the County.

Almost all of the policies outlined in this Plan are also included in the County’s Municipal Development Plan, and the County has adopted several other plans within the existing Intermunicipal Development Plan area to guide development in areas where future development is anticipated.

The only policy that would be eliminated by the rescindment of this plan is a policy prohibiting the development and expansion of Confined Feeding Operations within 1 mile from the boundary of Chain Lakes. However, the County will have the opportunity to comment on applications to develop and expand Confined Feeding Operations submitted to the Natural Resources Conservation Board.

No other policies or regulations impacting development in the County would be removed should the plan be rescinded.

In Person

Attend in person at the Lacombe County office, in Council Chambers. Our office is located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12.

Virtually

To join Zoom Meeting via computer/laptop: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89177253026

To join Zoom Meeting via phone: 587-328-1099

Meeting ID: 891 7725 3026   

Rules during a Zoom Lacombe County public hearing?
The public is welcome to attend virtually through the Zoom video conferencing system. The public will be able to listen/observe the entire meeting, but like in face-to-face meetings, there will only be certain times that the public can comment.  These opportunities include:

• During a public hearing when public feedback is requested;
• Public delegations to Council (pre-registration required); and
• When permitted by the Chair/Reeve

*Anyone wishing to speak via Zoom will have to either join via computer/laptop or by phone. To indicate that you wish to speak:

By Computer:  Use the "Raise Hand" option on Zoom
By Phone:  Hit *9 to indicate that they would like to speak.

Provide Written Comments

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing but want to provide feedback, please send your comments to Planning Services prior to April 9, 2026. Your comments can be sent by:

• Email: planning@lacombecounty.com
• Fax: 403-782-3820
• Mail: RR 3, Lacombe AB, T4L 2N37

Individuals may speak for a maximum of 5-minutes. All submissions will be public information.