Municipal Government Act
Starland County is municipality in Alberta and like all municipalities was created under the authority of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta. This legislation set out the purpose of municipalities as well as the rules that we must operate under. For a copy of this legislation please click here.
Bylaws
Bylaws are laws created by the Starland County. They are enforced by Peace Officers or Development Officers. Bylaws in Alberta are created under the authority of the Municipal Government Act.
To pass bylaws, Council must give them Three Readings (three separate approvals) at Council meetings. The public is encouraged to provide input. The following is a list of current Starland County Bylaws.
Administrative
- Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw 1191
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Bylaw 1040
- Record Retention and Disposition Bylaw 1041
- Fees for Administrative Services Bylaw 1047
- Fees for Municipal Services Bylaw 1079
- Appointment of Assessor as a Designated Officer Bylaw 1136
Agricultural
- Restricted Weed Bylaw 1163
- Stubble Burning Bylaw 1164
- Policy for Burning Brush Piles
- Policy for Burning Flax Straw
- Topsoil Removal Bylaw 1165
- Roadside Weed Control Bylaw 1166
- Appointment of Agricultural Fieldman as a Designated Officer Bylaw 1175
- Prohibited Animal(s) Bylaw 1185
Cemetery
Council
- Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw 1127
- Councillor Code of Conduct Bylaw 1187
- Meeting Procedural Bylaw 1168
Development & Planning:
Area Structure Plans
Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaws
- Starland County Kneehill County Intermunicipal Development Bylaw 1190
- Delia Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw 1139
- Morrin Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw 1140
- Munson Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw 1141
- Drumheller Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw 1150
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
- Delia Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1143
- Morrin Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1144
- Munson Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1145
- Kneehill County Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1149
- Special Areas Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1153
- Drumheller Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1156
- Stettler Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Bylaw 1157
Land Use Bylaw
- Land Use Bylaw 1196
- Land Use Bylaw 1125 & Maps & Bylaw Amendments: Bylaw’s 1129; 1131; 1176; 1177; 1178;
Municipal Development Plan Bylaws
Planning Bylaws
- Establishment of a Development Authority Bylaw 1003
- Establishment of a Subdivision Authority Bylaw 1005
- Joint Assessment Review Board Bylaw 1161
- Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 1174
- Rural Addressing Bylaw 1119
Fire & Emergency Management
- Fire Protection Services Bylaw 1173
- Stubble Burning Bylaw 1164
- Policy for Burning Brush Piles No. 210-22
- Policy for Burning Flax Straw No. 210-23
- Bylaw 1042 - Establishment and Operation of Fire Protection Services
- Firefighters Using Flashing Green Lights Bylaw 1043
- Restrictions on Burning Barrels in Hamlets Bylaw 1060
- Municipal Emergency Management Bylaw 1134 & Amending Bylaw 1152
- Regional Emergency Management Agency Bylaw 1155
Library Services
Municipal Historical Resources
Protective Services
- Loading & Unloading Water on Municipal Road Allowances Bylaw 873
- Prohibiting Discharge of Firearms Within Designated Areas of Starland County Bylaw 877
- Craigmyle Playground Speed Zone Bylaw 938
- Dog Control Bylaw 1189
- Speed Limits in Recreation Areas Bylaw 1010
- Bylaw 1026 - Road Ban Bylaw & Amendment 1059
- Parks and Campgrounds Bylaw 1031
- Regulated Permitted Moves Bylaw 1059
- Restrictions on Burning Barrels in Hamlets Bylaw 1060
- Traffic Bylaw 1091
- Hamlet Nuisance Abatement Bylaw 1184
- Off-Highway Vehicle Bylaw 1167
- Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw 1172
Recreation
- Bylaw 799 - Regulation of Concerts
- Bylaw 839 - Campground Fees Authorization
- Speed Limits in Recreation Areas Bylaw 1010
- Bylaw 1031 - Parks and Campgrounds
- Bylaw 1056 - Extended Dance Events
Taxation
- Bylaw 1194 Property Tax 2023
- Tax Installment Payments
- Penalties on Unpaid Property Taxation Bylaw 1074
- Community Aggregate Payment Levy on Sand & Gravel Businesses Bylaw 1081
- Tax Incentive for Renewable Energy Bylaw 1151
- 2022 Taxation Bylaw 1186
Utilities
- Hamlet Utilities (Sewer) Bylaw 1182
- Water Utility Bylaw 1137 & Amendment to Schedule “C” Bylaw 1180