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Proposed Hythe Rezoning
The County of Grande Prairie is proposing to integrate the Hamlet of Hythe into the County’s Land Use Bylaw. This change will ensure consistent planning and development regulations across the entire County, improve efficiency in application reviews, and provide greater clarity for residents and developers.
Community input is a key part of this process so, we invite residents and developers to review the proposed changes and share feedback during the public consultation period.
Background
The former Village of Hythe was dissolved and became part of the County of Grande Prairie on July 1, 2021. Since then, planning applications within the Hamlet of Hythe have continued to be reviewed under the Village of Hythe Land Use Bylaw (LUB).
This has led to inconsistencies in how development proposals are reviewed and decided upon compared to the rest of the County. In some cases, applications that would otherwise be permitted under the County’s Land Use Bylaw needed referral to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) because the uses or standards are not addressed in the former Village bylaw.
Purpose of the Zoning Integration
The proposed changes will integrate all Hythe properties into the County’s current LUB under similar zoning to what each property has now.
This change will:
Ensure consistent planning regulations across the County
Streamline development approvals and reduce processing delays
Enhance transparency and clarity for applicants and planners
Simplify administration and long-term planning alignment
What does this mean for residents?
Properties will still have the same zoned uses and nearly identical site standards. There are also no changes to property taxes. The way residents and property owners use their properties does not change.
Proposed District Redesignations
Restricted Residential Districts (R-1) to Rural Residential (RR-2) District. These are serviced single detached dwelling units, also known as single detached family homes, generally in a hamlet setting.
Residential-General (R-G) Districts to Rural Residential Mixed (RR-4) District. This designation allows for semi-detached, duplex homes and is the most common residential district within County hamlets, allowing a variety of low-density housing styles.
Manufactured Home Subdivision (MHS) Districts to Manufactured Home Community District (MHC). This is the best match for both purposes and lot requirements except the new district does not allow home based businesses.
Primary Commercial (C-1) Districts to General Commercial (GC) District. GC zoning has lot and development standards that are best suited for existing commercial development and planned parcel sizes within hamlets and other serviced residential communities.
Commercial (C-2) Districts to Comprehensive Commercial (CC) District. Although the CC zoning requires larger lot configurations, it is the best zoning match for current uses like highway commercial and others that are on high visibility arterial roads.
General Industrial (M-1) Districts to Limited Rural Industrial (RM) District. RM zoning allows industrial uses that are scaled accordingly for hamlets rather than larger heavy industrial areas. This change aligns the zoning with the size, character and service capacity of hamlets and urban areas and avoids too much intensive industrial development.
Institutional (I) Districts to Limited Institutional and Recreation (L-IR) District. L-IR is primarily for schools and institutional uses, with limited recreation uses mostly within hamlets and other residential communities.
Agricultural (Ag) District to Urban Reserve (UR) District. UR regulates the subdivision and development of land in anticipation of future development in County hamlets and provides a buffer between the agricultural areas and hamlets.
Urban Reserve (UR) District to Country Residential (CR-5) District. CR-5 allows compatible home‑based businesses to operate alongside residential uses on large un-serviced lots.
Public Consultation and Next Steps
The County is beginning the public consultation process and welcomes your input.
Engagement opportunities will include:
A Public Open House
January 23, 2026 at the Hythe Community Centre from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Online engagement tools to review and comment on proposed changes
A Public Hearing before County Council prior to any adoption of the amendment
Get Involved
Stay informed and share your feedback:
Attend the Open House: learn more and ask questions in person
Review materials online: draft maps, background reports, and FAQs
Proposed Hythe Rezoning
The County of Grande Prairie is proposing to integrate the Hamlet of Hythe into the County’s Land Use Bylaw. This change will ensure consistent planning and development regulations across the entire County, improve efficiency in application reviews, and provide greater clarity for residents and developers.
Community input is a key part of this process so, we invite residents and developers to review the proposed changes and share feedback during the public consultation period.
Background
The former Village of Hythe was dissolved and became part of the County of Grande Prairie on July 1, 2021. Since then, planning applications within the Hamlet of Hythe have continued to be reviewed under the Village of Hythe Land Use Bylaw (LUB).
This has led to inconsistencies in how development proposals are reviewed and decided upon compared to the rest of the County. In some cases, applications that would otherwise be permitted under the County’s Land Use Bylaw needed referral to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) because the uses or standards are not addressed in the former Village bylaw.
Purpose of the Zoning Integration
The proposed changes will integrate all Hythe properties into the County’s current LUB under similar zoning to what each property has now.
This change will:
Ensure consistent planning regulations across the County
Streamline development approvals and reduce processing delays
Enhance transparency and clarity for applicants and planners
Simplify administration and long-term planning alignment
What does this mean for residents?
Properties will still have the same zoned uses and nearly identical site standards. There are also no changes to property taxes. The way residents and property owners use their properties does not change.
Proposed District Redesignations
Restricted Residential Districts (R-1) to Rural Residential (RR-2) District. These are serviced single detached dwelling units, also known as single detached family homes, generally in a hamlet setting.
Residential-General (R-G) Districts to Rural Residential Mixed (RR-4) District. This designation allows for semi-detached, duplex homes and is the most common residential district within County hamlets, allowing a variety of low-density housing styles.
Manufactured Home Subdivision (MHS) Districts to Manufactured Home Community District (MHC). This is the best match for both purposes and lot requirements except the new district does not allow home based businesses.
Primary Commercial (C-1) Districts to General Commercial (GC) District. GC zoning has lot and development standards that are best suited for existing commercial development and planned parcel sizes within hamlets and other serviced residential communities.
Commercial (C-2) Districts to Comprehensive Commercial (CC) District. Although the CC zoning requires larger lot configurations, it is the best zoning match for current uses like highway commercial and others that are on high visibility arterial roads.
General Industrial (M-1) Districts to Limited Rural Industrial (RM) District. RM zoning allows industrial uses that are scaled accordingly for hamlets rather than larger heavy industrial areas. This change aligns the zoning with the size, character and service capacity of hamlets and urban areas and avoids too much intensive industrial development.
Institutional (I) Districts to Limited Institutional and Recreation (L-IR) District. L-IR is primarily for schools and institutional uses, with limited recreation uses mostly within hamlets and other residential communities.
Agricultural (Ag) District to Urban Reserve (UR) District. UR regulates the subdivision and development of land in anticipation of future development in County hamlets and provides a buffer between the agricultural areas and hamlets.
Urban Reserve (UR) District to Country Residential (CR-5) District. CR-5 allows compatible home‑based businesses to operate alongside residential uses on large un-serviced lots.
Public Consultation and Next Steps
The County is beginning the public consultation process and welcomes your input.
Engagement opportunities will include:
A Public Open House
January 23, 2026 at the Hythe Community Centre from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Online engagement tools to review and comment on proposed changes
A Public Hearing before County Council prior to any adoption of the amendment
Get Involved
Stay informed and share your feedback:
Attend the Open House: learn more and ask questions in person
Review materials online: draft maps, background reports, and FAQs
