Here is a summary of the decisions of the Rocky View County Special Council Meeting held November 12, 2026. This is a general overview of decisions. Details of the agenda, specifics of the meeting, and any minutes can be found on the Meetings & Hearings page. Additional information is also available by contacting Legislative Services.
Public Hearing
Division 1 – File: 1013-285, Bylaw C-8710-2026, Bearspaw Area Structure Plan (ASP): to adopt the amended Bragg Creek Area Structure Plan and to repeal Bylaw C-6260-2006, being the Greater Bragg Creek Area Structure Plan.
The proposed ASP would replace the existing plan adopted in 2007, providing an updated land use and policy framework to guide future growth and development while preserving the community’s unique character and natural environment. The review, initiated by Council in March 2024, focused primarily on the Hamlet and former expansion lands, addressing future land use, servicing needs, environmental protection, economic development, tourism, and recreation. The proposed amendments were informed by technical studies, previous planning initiatives, and community engagement.
A key change is the introduction of three distinct neighbourhood policy areas within the Hamlet to guide residential, commercial, and community development while maintaining the character of each area. The proposed ASP identifies opportunities for a broader range of housing options, a walkable commercial core, year-round tourism, and improved trail and pedestrian connections. It also strengthens environmental protection policies and introduces a Design Control Plan to provide clearer direction for building design, landscaping, neighbourhood character, and public spaces.
Council voted to refer the draft Bylaw back to Administration to complete further infrastructure studies considering growth scenarios in the Hamlet Core, the Hamlet Village, and the Hamlet Woods, and to return to present to Council for consideration at a future Public Hearing.
Bylaw item G1, regarding Bylaw C-8757-2026, to consider various amendments to the Land Use Bylaw as part of the Phase 1 of the Land Use Bylaw Update, was postponed to the November 24, 2026 regular Council Meeting.