Reports, Studies and Plans

This Guide that identifies and supports a long-term vision for agriculture in the County.

This Guide that identifies and supports a long-term growth and development in the County.

Learn how Lacombe County will work with you to facilitate an accessible, diverse and resilient economic climate for your new or existing business.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED, pronounced SEP-TED) sets out easy to incorporate design principles for your property to reduce crime.

A key objective for the County is to ensure that the integrity and character of the rural landscape is preserved by maintaining natural dark skies.

The intent of the Emergency Response Plan is to ensure the attendants of these events approved by the County are safe and the organizers are prepared in the event of an emergency.

The purpose of this document is to share the expectations around what an acceptable Fire Safety Plan looks like within Lacombe County.

Well-designed landscaping, whether it be in private yards, businesses, or new multi-lot developments, all contribute to Lacombe County’s physical form and natural environment, building healthy habitat for people, plants, and animals

County policy generally restricts multi-lot development only to areas that have been designated for such use in an area structure plan or other plan which has been initiated and approved by County Council. This guide addresses areas where multi-lot development may currently be considered

When preparing for the hearing it is important to remember that you are responsible for gathering and presenting information to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) that supports your reason(s) for appealing the decision regarding the development or subdivision.

This guide is intended to provide direction for developers and engineers to aid them in the understanding of the County’s requirements and expectations when it comes to the use, functioning and monitoring of these natural and man-made waterbodies

This handbook is for anyone with an interest in minimizing the impacts and risks associated with development1 near water bodies

The Standards Manual is a guide governing the engineering and design parameters, and processes for development subdivisions and providing municipal services within Lacombe County.