As one of the industry's most important files and after years of advocacy, we are pleased to share that the Government of Alberta is proposing changes to City Charter Regulations.
This follows multiple years of advocacy and the joint efforts of BILD Alberta, BILD Calgary Region, CHBA Edmonton Region, UDI Edmonton Metro and numerous industry representatives.
When approved, these changes will bring back critical levels of transparency and accountability to the governing rules and municipal authorities that impact housing in this province’s two largest markets. It will remove the significant uncertainty specific provisions of City Charters brought to those responsible for building the homes and communities for current and new Albertans. As required by legislation, the proposed changes will be posted online for 60-days. Following the posting period they will go to Cabinet for final approval.
Specific changes include:
Off-site levies: Calgary and Edmonton will now be subject to clauses surrounding proportional benefit, transparency in calculations and methodology, strengthening consultation and subject to appeal through the Land and Property Rights Tribunal.
Building Codes – Building code authorities for the two cities have been removed, ensuring a province-wide standard.
Inclusionary Housing – Inclusionary housing will be removed from City Charters. This aligns with a previous decision by the Government of Alberta not to adopt inclusionary housing in the Municipal Government Act.
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