Land Use and Planning
Land Use & Planning
Land use planning guides how land is developed in the municipality. It helps determine where homes, businesses, agriculture, and industry are located, while supporting sustainable growth and protecting natural areas.
What do you want to do?
- Change how land is used? → Rezoning
- Request a specific use? → Conditional Use
- Request a small change to zoning rules? → Variance
- Create or adjust property lots? → Subdividing Property
- Change long-term land use designation? → Development Plan Amendment
Planning Applications
The following applications are available:
- Variance Order Application
- Conditional Use Order Application
- Zoning By-Law and Development Plan Amendment Application
- Subdividing Property
- Zoning By-Law and Development Plan Amendment Application
Why planning matters
Planning helps:
- Guide growth and development
- Protect natural resources
- Reduce land use conflicts
- Ensure efficient delivery of services
- Support community input in decision-making
How planning works in Manitoba
Planning is a shared responsibility:
- The Province sets legislation, regulations, and reviews certain applications
- The Municipality prepares plans, passes by-laws, and makes local decisions
- Residents provide input through public hearings
Land Use By-Laws
- Zoning By-Law – regulates land use and development standards
- Building By-Law – sets requirements for construction and permits
By-laws are available for review at the bottom of this page.
Mapping & Information
- View the land parcel map
- View zoning and property information
Questions?
Contact the Planning Department at 204-346-7126 or submit a request through the municipal website.