Statutory Plans
The Town of Magrath has a number of documents and bylaws which govern the operations and activities of the Town of Magrath and which also impact development activities and other matters in surrounding lands in Cardston County. Please click on the folders below to view pdf version of these complete documents:
Regional Plans:
South Saskatchewan Regional Plan: 2014 to 2024
This is a regional planning document supported by the Alberta Land Stewardship Act which supports Alberta’s Land Use Framework and establishes the legal basis for the development of regional plans.
Intermunicipal Plans:
Magrath Regional Trails Master Plan
This is an intermunicipal planning document developed to provide an outstanding recreation resource for Magrath and area residents. This is not a statutory plan, but it is recommended that both Council’s continue to recognize this plan in their future Intermunicipal Development Plans and their respective Municipal Development Plans.
Intermunicipal Development Plan
This is a statutory plan between the Town of Magrath and Cardston County. Such plans reflect prevailing best practices in fringe area, municipal development planning, and wider regional plans such as the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan.
Magrath Plans:
Town of Magrath Land Use Bylaw
The Land Use Bylaw is a key regulatory tool that governs the use and development of land, buildings, and structures in the Town of Magrath, dividing the community into zones and setting rules for what can be built and how land can be used.
Municipal Development Plan
This is a long range statutory plan that incorporates policies concerning land use, infrastructure, economic development, social objectives, environmental matters, and financial analysis as a framework for sound decision-making. Municipal Development Plans typically involve a 25 year time horizon.