Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the April 28, 2026 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions. Details of the agenda, specifics of the meeting, any decisions, and minutes can be found on the Meetings & Hearings page. Additional information is also available by contacting Legislative Services.
General Business
Council voted to approve Intermunicipal Development Plan Terms of Reference for the City of Airdrie, the City of Calgary, the City of Chestermere, and the Town of Cochrane projects, which establishes roles, engagement expectations, timelines, budget, and Council touchpoints. Council also directed Administration to collaborate with the City of Chestermere to replace the existing Interim Circulation Protocol by July 2026, with the 2013 Interim Circulation Protocol remaining in effect until such time a replacement is adopted.
Council voted to approve Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Terms of Reference for the City of Calgary, City of Chestermere, and Town of Cochrane projects, which provides a framework for intermunicipal service delivery, methods of service delivery, cost-sharing mechanisms, dispute resolution, and processes for the development of new servicing agreements.
Council voted to approve the City of Airdrie-Rocky View County Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework intended to replace the existing Master Shared Services Agreement with minor amendments to provide a governance structure for current and future servicing agreements between the municipalities.
Council voted to approve a 2026 operating budget adjustment of $450,000 from the Tax Stabilization Reserve to procure an external consultant to explore and evaluate strategic opportunities for the development of a business plan within Rocky View County’s utility sector by Q1 2027. This includes the potential for:
- Strategic partnerships or joint ventures within private providers, neighboring municipalities, or irrigation districts.
- Private investment in Aqueduct to expand service capacity.
- Regional servicing arrangements that leverage Rocky View County-owned infrastructure and expertise.
Council voted to approve the 2025 audited financial statements and directed Administration to submit the materials to the Province by the deadline of May 1, 2026 as required by Section 278 of the Municipal Government Act.
Council voted to direct Administration to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Springbank Trail and Pathways Association (STAPA) outlining roles, expectations, and areas of cooperation, and to return to Council with the proposed MOU for consideration
Division 4 – Council approved first reading of Madden Fire Station Borrowing Bylaw C-8743-2026, with amendments, to authorize Rocky View County to borrow up to $6,520,000 for the construction of the new Madden Fire Station. Council then voted to direct Administration to advertise the proposed Bylaw in accordance with section 251(3) of the Municipal Government Act.
Council approved second and third reading of Water and Wastewater Utility Exclusivity Bylaw C-8662-2025, with amendments, to establish a clear and coordinated framework for utility services across the County while explicitly protecting existing franchisees and water co-operatives. This agenda item included a Closed Session portion, to consider the confidential item related to the bylaw, under Sections 29, 30, and 32 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
Council voted to approve Bylaw C-8742-2026 intended to amend the Procedure Bylaw to reflect the following changes to public hearings effective May 12, 2026:
- That the presentation time limit for Applicants be increased from 10 minutes to 20 minutes, inclusive of any and all presentations by the Applicant, landowner, and supporting technical experts, with only one time extension request permitted at the discretion of the Chair for a maximum of five additional minutes.
- That the rebuttal speaking time for Applicants be increased from five minutes to 10 minutes, inclusive of any and all rebuttals by the Applicant, landowner, and supporting technical experts, with only one extension request permitted at the discretion of the Chair for a maximum of five additional minutes.
- That the public speaking in support of, in opposition, or with concerns at a public hearing be permitted only one time extension request for a maximum of two additional minutes at the discretion of the Chair.
Planning and Development
Division 5 – File: PL20250178 (06521008, 06521001), Bylaw C-8734-2026, Redesignation Item: To assess redesignation of a portion of the subject lands from Residential, Rural District to Agricultural, Small Parcel District and another portion from Agricultural, General District to Agricultural, Small Parcel District. This would facilitate a future boundary adjustment to create a ± 8.10 hectare (± 20.01 acre) parcel and a ± 56.25 hectare (± 138.99 acre) remainder. Considered under the City of Airdrie/Rocky View County Intermunicipal Development Plan and the Rocky View County/City of Calgary Intermunicipal Development Plan. Approved.
Division 1 – File: PL20260006 (04701314), Bylaw C-8738-2026, Direct Control Amendment Item: To assess a site-specific amendment to Direct Control Bylaw C-4763-97 (DC-13) for the subject lands to allow the existing dwelling to have a minimum side yard setback of 1.42 m (4.66 ft) on the southeast corner instead of the required 1.5 m (4.92 ft). The proposed site-specific amendment represents a 5.3% reduction in the side yard setback requirement for the existing dwelling. Considered under the Elbow Valley Area Structure Plan. Approved.
Council voted to refuse the proposed Langdon Area Structure Plan (ASP) Expansion Amendment Bylaw C-8740-2026 and rescind the Langdon Area Structure Plan Amendment Terms of Reference for a developer-led and developer-funded project to explore the expansion of the Langdon ASP boundary to include four additional quarter sections due to misalignment with the Municipal Development Plan.
Council then approved a Motion Arising, directing Administration to work with the Langdon Technical Review Committee and Langdon Water Works to undertake County-led engagement with landowners affected by the Technical Review Committee project. The engagement shall:
- Provide a County-led overview of the project, and process to move forward to amending the Langdon Area Structure Plan.
- Seek landowner feedback on the Committee process and engagement to date, and expected outcomes of the Committee’s work.
- Create opportunities for landowners to provide input on land use strategies and infrastructure needs within the project study area.
Engagement findings, together with an update on completion of the technical studies overseen by the Technical Review Committee, be presented to Governance Committee by July 2026.
Division 4 – File: PL20220072 (06702006), Subdivision Item: To assess a proposed subdivision of the subject lands to create a ± 2.9 hectare (± 7.19 acre) parcel with a ± 4.38 hectare (± 10.81 acre) remainder. Considered under the Bearspaw Area Structure Plan. Council voted to refer the item back to Administration to work with the Applicant on the following amendments, returning to the Subdivision Authority for consideration by May 26, 2026:
- Driveway to be generally located centrally within the 15 m panhandle, with consideration of a landscaping buffer on the western side of the panhandle.
- Road acquisition agreement generally to the end of the panhandle with the potential for a cul-de-sac.
Closed Session
Council moved into a closed session to consider the confidential item “Chief Administrative Officer Update” (RVC2026-23) under Sections 29 and 32 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA). Council moved back into the public session with no follow-up action.