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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 NumberBylaw NameDate Approved
601Fees & charges BylawDecember 21,2023
600Recreation Funding Committe BylawJune 15,2023
5992023 Tax BylawMay 17, 2023
598Fees & Charges BylawApr. 20, 2023
597Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Apr. 20, 2023
596Consolidations and Corrections BylawNov 17, 2022
595Fees and Charges BylawNov 17, 2022
594Amendment #3 Fees and Charges Bylaw 588Jun 16, 2022
593Procedural BylawMay 19, 2022
5922022 Tax BylawMay 19, 2022
591Recreation Board BylawApril 21, 2022
590Amendment #2 to the Fees and Charges BylawApril 21, 2022
589Amendment #1 to the Fees and Charges Bylaw 588March 17, 2022
588Fees and Charges BylawMarch 17, 2022
587Non-Residential Development Incentive BylawMarch 17th, 2022
585Amendment #1 to the Traffic Bylaw 564February 17th, 2022
584Fire BylawDecember 16th, 2021
583Fees and Charges Bylaw (rescinded by Bylaw 588)November 25th, 2021
582Fees and Charges Bylaw (rescinded by Bylaw 583)September 16, 2021
5802021 Tax BylawMay 20th, 2021
579Municipal Planning Commission bylawFebruary 18th, 2021
578Repeal 531 Election Bylaw and 567 Amendment to Election BylawDecember 20th, 2020
576Intermunicipal Assessment Review Board BylawOctober 22nd, 2020
575Subdivision and Development Authority BylawSeptember 17th, 2020
5742020 Tax BylawMay 21st, 2020
573Amendment to Bylaw 568 Tax Payment BylawMay 21st, 2020
571Utilities BylawApril 16th, 2020
569Tax and Assessment Electronic Means BylawMarch 12th, 2020
566Emergency Management BylawDecember 19th, 2019
564Traffic BylawOct.17, 2019
563Designated Officer Bylaw (Rescinds Bylaw 558)Sept.19, 2019
562Bylaw 562 - LUB 461 AmendmentSept.19, 2019
561Flagstaff Regional SDAB Bylaw (Rescinds Bylaw 489/12) June 27, 2019
558Designated Officers Bylaw (Rescinded by Bylaw 563)June 27, 2019
5572019 Tax Rate BylawMay 22, 2019
556Animal Control BylawApril 18, 2019
555Procedural BylawApril 18, 2019
554Records Retention BylawFeb.26, 2019
553Library BylawFeb. 26, 2019
552Borrowing BylawFeb.26, 2019
551Hawkers & Peddlers BylawDec.20, 2018
550Cemetery Bylaw Dec. 20, 2018
548 Boulevard Bylaw
Dec. 20, 2018
547Amendment #12 to Land Use Bylaw #461Dec. 20, 2018
546Subdivision Authority BylawOct. 18, 2018
545Recreation Funding Committee BylawJan. 24, 2019
544Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 461Sept. 20, 2018
542Outdoor Watering BylawAug. 23, 2018
541Tax Payment and Penalties BylawApril 19, 2018
540Intermunicipal Development PlanJune 14, 2018
5392018 Tax Rate BylawApril 19, 2018
538Code of Conduct BylawMar 22, 2018
534Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 461Sept. 21, 2017
533Solid Waste Management BylawSept. 21, 2017
532Recreation Board BylawAug. 24, 2017
5302017 Tax Rate BylawMay 24, 2017
529Reduction of Councillors BylawMar 16, 2017
527Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Dec. 15, 2017
5252016 Tax Rate BylawMay 26, 2016
521Amendment to Intermunicipal Development Plan Bylaw #466Dec. 17, 2015
520Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Oct. 29, 2015
512Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Oct. 23, 2014
506Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Dec.19, 2013
505Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Nov. 14, 2013
504Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Nov. 28, 2013
496Fortis Alberta Franchise BylawDec. 5, 2012
487Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461Feb.16, 2012
486Chief Administrative Officer BylawOct. 20, 2011
483Amendment to Land Use Bylaw #461July 21, 2011
468Civic Addressing BylawMay 20, 2010
465Unsightly Premises BylawAug. 20, 2009
462Municipal Development Plan BylawApr. 16, 2009
461Land Use Bylaw (Revised)2012
451Noise Control BylawJan. 17, 2008
380Off Highway Vehicles BylawAug. 8, 1995
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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.