Bylaws
The Town of Sedgewick has a number of bylaws and we want to make sure that the information is available to residents.
We have compiled the following bylaw library to make the information easier to access.
Click on the Bylaw if you wish to view or print (in PDF format).
| Bylaw Number | Bylaw Name | Date Approved |
|---|---|---|
| 605 | Bylaw 605 Number of Councillors and to Determine the position of the Chief Elected Official (Mayor) | First Completed Sept 19th, 2024 |
| 604 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw#461 | June 26, 2024 |
| 603 | Intermunicipal Assessment Review Board | June 20, 2024 |
| 602 | 2024 Tax Bylaw | May 16, 2024 |
| 601 | Fees & charges Bylaw | December 21,2023 |
| 600 | Recreation Funding Committe Bylaw | June 15,2023 |
| 599 | 2023 Tax Bylaw | May 17, 2023 |
| 598 | Fees & Charges Bylaw | Apr. 20, 2023 |
| 597 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Apr. 20, 2023 |
| 596 | Consolidations and Corrections Bylaw | Nov 17, 2022 |
| 595 | Fees and Charges Bylaw | Nov 17, 2022 |
| 594 | Amendment #3 Fees and Charges Bylaw 588 | Jun 16, 2022 |
| 593 | Procedural Bylaw | May 19, 2022 |
| 592 | 2022 Tax Bylaw | May 19, 2022 |
| 591 | Recreation Board Bylaw | April 21, 2022 |
| 590 | Amendment #2 to the Fees and Charges Bylaw | April 21, 2022 |
| 589 | Amendment #1 to the Fees and Charges Bylaw 588 | March 17, 2022 |
| 588 | Fees and Charges Bylaw | March 17, 2022 |
| 587 | Non-Residential Development Incentive Bylaw | March 17th, 2022 |
| 585 | Amendment #1 to the Traffic Bylaw 564 | February 17th, 2022 |
| 584 | Fire Bylaw | December 16th, 2021 |
| 583 | Fees and Charges Bylaw (rescinded by Bylaw 588) | November 25th, 2021 |
| 582 | Fees and Charges Bylaw (rescinded by Bylaw 583) | September 16, 2021 |
| 580 | 2021 Tax Bylaw | May 20th, 2021 |
| 579 | Municipal Planning Commission bylaw | February 18th, 2021 |
| 578 | Repeal 531 Election Bylaw and 567 Amendment to Election Bylaw | December 20th, 2020 |
| 576 | Intermunicipal Assessment Review Board Bylaw | October 22nd, 2020 |
| 575 | Subdivision and Development Authority Bylaw | September 17th, 2020 |
| 574 | 2020 Tax Bylaw | May 21st, 2020 |
| 573 | Amendment to Bylaw 568 Tax Payment Bylaw | May 21st, 2020 |
| 571 | Utilities Bylaw | April 16th, 2020 |
| 569 | Tax and Assessment Electronic Means Bylaw | March 12th, 2020 |
| 566 | Emergency Management Bylaw | December 19th, 2019 |
| 564 | Traffic Bylaw | Oct.17, 2019 |
| 563 | Designated Officer Bylaw (Rescinds Bylaw 558) | Sept.19, 2019 |
| 562 | Bylaw 562 - LUB 461 Amendment | Sept.19, 2019 |
| 561 | Flagstaff Regional SDAB Bylaw (Rescinds Bylaw 489/12) | June 27, 2019 |
| 558 | Designated Officers Bylaw (Rescinded by Bylaw 563) | June 27, 2019 |
| 557 | 2019 Tax Rate Bylaw | May 22, 2019 |
| 556 | Animal Control Bylaw | April 18, 2019 |
| 555 | Procedural Bylaw | April 18, 2019 |
| 554 | Records Retention Bylaw | Feb.26, 2019 |
| 553 | Library Bylaw | Feb. 26, 2019 |
| 552 | Borrowing Bylaw | Feb.26, 2019 |
| 551 | Hawkers & Peddlers Bylaw | Dec.20, 2018 |
| 550 | Cemetery Bylaw | Dec. 20, 2018 |
| 548 | Boulevard Bylaw | Dec. 20, 2018 |
| 547 | Amendment #12 to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Dec. 20, 2018 |
| 546 | Subdivision Authority Bylaw | Oct. 18, 2018 |
| 545 | Recreation Funding Committee Bylaw | Jan. 24, 2019 |
| 544 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 461 | Sept. 20, 2018 |
| 542 | Outdoor Watering Bylaw | Aug. 23, 2018 |
| 541 | Tax Payment and Penalties Bylaw | April 19, 2018 |
| 540 | Intermunicipal Development Plan | June 14, 2018 |
| 539 | 2018 Tax Rate Bylaw | April 19, 2018 |
| 538 | Code of Conduct Bylaw | Mar 22, 2018 |
| 534 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 461 | Sept. 21, 2017 |
| 533 | Solid Waste Management Bylaw | Sept. 21, 2017 |
| 532 | Recreation Board Bylaw | Aug. 24, 2017 |
| 530 | 2017 Tax Rate Bylaw | May 24, 2017 |
| 529 | Reduction of Councillors Bylaw | Mar 16, 2017 |
| 527 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Dec. 15, 2017 |
| 525 | 2016 Tax Rate Bylaw | May 26, 2016 |
| 521 | Amendment to Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw #466 | Dec. 17, 2015 |
| 520 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Oct. 29, 2015 |
| 512 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Oct. 23, 2014 |
| 506 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Dec.19, 2013 |
| 505 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Nov. 14, 2013 |
| 504 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Nov. 28, 2013 |
| 496 | Fortis Alberta Franchise Bylaw | Dec. 5, 2012 |
| 487 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | Feb.16, 2012 |
| 486 | Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw | Oct. 20, 2011 |
| 483 | Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461 | July 21, 2011 |
| 468 | Civic Addressing Bylaw | May 20, 2010 |
| 465 | Unsightly Premises Bylaw | Aug. 20, 2009 |
| 462 | Municipal Development Plan Bylaw | Apr. 16, 2009 |
| 461 | Land Use Bylaw (Revised) | 2012 |
| 451 | Noise Control Bylaw | Jan. 17, 2008 |
| 380 | Off Highway Vehicles Bylaw | Aug. 8, 1995 |
| ??? |
The Chief Administration Officer is appointed as the Bylaw Enforcement Officer (BEO). Citizens are able to file confidential written complaints. Please see our Forms page for a copy of the complaint form.
Historical Bylaws (starting back in 1914) have been scanned and are available on the University of Calgary Libraries & Digital Collections.
Animal Licenses
All Sedgewick residents are responsible for registering their dog(s) annually at the municipal office in accordance with Animal Control Bylaw #556.
Each household is permitted to house two (2) dogs (some grandfathering may apply).
Dog licenses are due on or before January 31 annually; fees double on February 1.
| Prior to Feb 1st Annually or Specified Time | After Jan.31st or after Specified Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Altered Dog | $15 | $30 |
| Un-altered Dog | $30 | $60 |
| Nuisance Dog | $50 | $100 |
| Restricted Animal | $200 | $400 |
| Dog Tag Replacement | $5 | $5 |
If you are new to Town, have acquired a new dog, or your new dog reaches the age of three months after January 31st, you have fourteen days to license your dog(s).
In any instance, if a dog owner neglects to license a dog(s) or contravenes Bylaw #545, they may be subject to penalties and enforcement fees up to $1000.00.
Frequently Asked Questions About Credits or Reimbursements:
Q: Can I get reimbursed if my dog passes away or is relocated to a new home throughout the year?
A: No, unfortunately. Licensing fees are applied and effective for twelve months (January 31 to December 31). Fees are not transferable or reimbursed.
Q: How do you know if my dog(s) has been spayed or neutered?
A: Upon registration of your dog at the municipal office, you are required to provide proof of alteration. A copy of your proof is kept on file at the municipal office for future years. If you are unable to locate your alteration documentation you may sign an affidavit under oath at the municipal office that alterations have been completed.
Q: Will I be invoiced annually for my dog(s) licensing?
A: No, it is your responsibility to ensure licensing is renewed. Reminders are published in the town newsletter, Facebook page, and on your December utility bill.
Q: Is my dog(s) required to wear the tag?
A: Yes, your dog is required to wear a tag at all times when it is on any property other than that of its owner.