Bylaws & Governance

​This page provides access to the key municipal bylaws, governance documents, and related resources that guide how the Summer Village of Rochon Sands is governed and administered.
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Bylaws are legal documents passed by Council under the authority of the Municipal Government Act. These bylaws establish regulations for governance, land use, public safety, municipal services, and administrative roles.

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​Council & Governance Documents

​Municipal Bylaws
These are the core regulations that govern municipal affairs in the Summer Village.

• ​COUNCIL PROCEDURAL BYLAW #274-25 – Rules for Council meetings and procedures.
• Delegation - Public Presentation Request Form
• DOG CONTROL BYLAW 275-25 – Regulates dogs and related responsibilities
• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BYLAW #246-19 – Emergency response and preparedness framework.
• ​​FEES FOR SERVICES BYLAW #270-25 – Municipal service fees structure.
• FIRE CONTROL BYLAW #277-26 - Fire Safety and the recovery of fire protection service costs.
• ​GOLF CART PILOT PROJECT BYLAW #269-25 – Golf cart permit and operation rules.
• LAND USE BYLAW #244-19 – Land use and development regulations. ​
• MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAW #273-25 – Planning authority structure. 
• NOISE BYLAW #207-10 – Noise regulation for community peace.
• NUISANCE BYLAW #206-10 – Nuisance prevention and enforcement.
• ​PARKING, STORAGE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL BYLAW #205-10 – Traffic safety and road use.
• PROPERTY TAX BYLAW #271-25 – Tax levy and assessment rules.
• PUBLIC NOTIFICATION BYLAW #278-26 - Notice procedures for bylaws and decisions.
• ​SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY BYLAW #229-17 – Subdivision Authority as per MGA
• ​SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD BYLAW #238-18 – Appeal procedures.
• TAX INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN BYLAW #267-24 – TIPP program rules.
• TAX PENALTY BYLAW #266-24 – Penalty application for unpaid taxes​​

​Important Governance Legislation

• MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT  – Framework for municipal authorities and powers.
• TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT (Golf Carts) - Government of Alberta – Rules for golf cart pilot projects.​

Most Referenced Documents

• LAND USE BYLAW #244-19 – Zoning and land use regulations. 
• MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018 – Long-term planning framework.
• BUFFALO LAKE INTEGRATED SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2011
• ​BUFFALO LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - REVISED 2020 - Bylaw #253-20 – Regional growth coordination.​

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​Applications & Forms Related to Bylaws

​Links below connect to common forms and application documents:

• Applications for Development (forms to begin a development process)
• Assessment Complaint Form (assessment review requests) 
• RV Permit Application (one-time permit)
• Piers, Docks, and Boat Lift Policy/Application
• Public Advertising Policy & Application
• Snow Removal & Winter Maintenance Policy

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Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Bylaw Information

• ​​PILOT PROJECT (GOLF CARTS) REGULATION - Traffic Safety Act - Alberta Regulation 114/2024
• Government of Alberta Guidelines for the Approval of the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Bylaw
• Traffic Safety Act - Government of Alberta
• SVRS Golf Cart Pilot Project Bylaw
• ​​​Golf Cart Permit Application

​How to Use This Page

• Select a bylaw to view details or download the full document.
• Refer to our Planning & Development page for land use and zoning bylaws.
• For questions about interpretation or enforcement, contact the Municipal Office.

Questions or Assistance

For questions regarding Bylaws & Governance, please contact the municipal office.

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