Bylaws and Policies

Coaldale and District Municipal Enforcement are pleased to announce the commencement of enforcement to the Town of Coaldale, Town of Coalhurst, Town of Picture Butte and the Village of Barons as of January 16, 2017.  Four Community Peace Officers will be working various shifts to allow for seven day a week coverage primarily from the hours of 7 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., however the times may vary due to changes to the Officer’s shifts.  The four Officers will be responsible for enforcing all Municipal bylaws for each community as well as Provincial Traffic Offences under the Traffic Safety Act.

For more information on the the Coaldale and District Municipal Enforcement CLICK HERE

If you have a question for an Officer or have a complaint, we can be reached at 1-844-645-2635 or you can file a complaint using our new online complaint form.

COMPLAINT FORM

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When using the online form under the heading of Select a Group, use the drop down arrow and select Coaldale and district Municipal Enforcement. Once you have made the selection, then click on “Write New Online Report” and fill in the information.  When finished, it will be sent to an Officer on duty and will be dealt with in a timely fashion. If you feel the matter is an emergency, please call 911.  We look forward to servicing these communities and keeping them a safe place to live.

For additional information, please refer to the links below to read up on some of the Town’s commonly used bylaws.  If the bylaw you are looking for is unlisted, please contact the Town office to request a copy of the one you are looking for.

Administrative:

• Designated Officer & CAO
• Establishment of a Municipal Emergency Management Agency

Burning:

Review the Town’s Open Burning Brochure on everything you need to know about burning on your property in Coaldale.

Regulations covering burning in the Town of Coaldale can now be found in the Community Standards Bylaw.

Business Licensing Bylaw:

• Business Licensing Bylaw

Cemetery:

• Cemetery Bylaw 2017
• Cemetery Fees & Regulations

Community Standards Bylaw

This bylaw covers weed control, unsightly premises, noise, curfew, regulates carrying and use of firearms, fireworks, burning and snow removal in the Town of Coaldale.

• Community Standards Bylaw

Dogs/Domestic Animals:

• Dog Enforcement Information
• Dog Control Bylaw
• Domestic Animal Bylaw
• Barking Dog Complaint Report Form
• Dog License Application

Municipal Elections

• Election Bylaw 2017
• Election Sign Bylaw Information
• Alberta Transportation Election Sign Guidelines

Noise:

This is covered under the new Community Standards Bylaw

Planning & Development Bylaws:

• Land Use Bylaw
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment December 2017
• Land Use Map
• Seasons Area Structure Plan
• Offsite Levies

Recreational Facilities:

• Regulation of Recreation Facilities Bylaw

Secondary Suites:

• Secondary Suites in Land Use Bylaw

Snow Removal:

This is covered under the Community Standards Bylaw

Taxation:

• Tax deadline

Town Council

• Council Procedural Bylaw
• Council Code of Conduct
• Audio/Video Recordings of Council Meetings Policy

Traffic/Transportation:

• Traffic Control & Dangerous Goods Bylaw
• Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw

Unsightly Premises:

This is covered under the Community Standards Bylaw

Waste and Recycling:

• Solid Waste Bylaw
• Waste, Recycling & Water Rates Bylaw

Water Meter:

• Water Meter Policy

Weed Control:

Weed Control is covered under the Community Standards Bylaw

• Alberta Invasive Plant Identification
• Grow Me Instead online brochure

The Town recently participated in a Municipal Bylaw Library project with the University of Calgary. This website serves as a catalogue of all Town bylaws, including rescinded bylaws, up to December 2008. Should you wish to learn more about the Town’s bylaws after visiting the Municipal Bylaw Library project site, kindly contact the Town Office.