Public Hearing Notifications & Public Participation
Public Hearing Notifications
In accordance with provincial legislation, Public Hearing Notices must be advertised for at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing date. The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass ensures that these notices are publicly available by posting them:
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On this website (see below for active notices)
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In the local newspaper
Each notice contains relevant details about the hearing and may include a link to 'Schedule A':
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For administrative amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, Schedule A will link to the proposed text amendments.
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For zoning-related amendments, Schedule A refers to a map that illustrates the proposed zoning change. No additional documentation accompanies these notices unless stated.
Any further supporting documents or related information will be provided as downloadable links at the bottom of the website notice.
The proposed bylaw (Schedule A) can also be made available for in-person review at the municipal office during regular business hours.
Note: All supporting documents for bylaws being proposed to Council, including those scheduled for a Public Hearing, are included in the Council Meeting Packages prior to first reading. These packages are available on the Council Meetings page of the website (made available to the Public the Monday before the scheduled meeting here)
How to Participate in a Public Hearing
(Scroll below to view all upcoming Public Hearings)
Residents are welcome to share their views on proposed bylaws through one of the following options:
1. Written Submissions and Multimedia Materials
Written submissions, slide decks, maps, or videos must be submitted in advance. Please email materials to the Executive Assistant to the CAO at publichearings@crowsnestpass.com with the bylaw number and public hearing date clearly noted in the subject line.
Deadline: No later than 12:00 p.m. by the date indicated on the Public Hearing Notice.
2. In-Person Presentations
Verbal submissions are accepted during the public hearing. Each person will be allotted up to 5 minutes to present their position. No pre-registration is required for in-person attendance.
3. By Phone (Electronic Participation)
If you are unable to attend in person, you may request to participate by phone.
Requests must be submitted at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing using the form here: https://portal.laserfiche.ca/o8468/forms/publichearingelectronic
You will be contacted by phone during the hearing and have up to 5 minutes to share your comments. Please note: You will not be able to listen to the full hearing remotely.
For questions or further information, please contact the Executive Assistant at the Municipal Office at 403-562-8833.
