The proposed Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is many years in the making through numerous engagements throughout the region. The Land Use Bylaw comprises of guidelines that affect what can take place and be built on any piece of land across our region. It impacts issues like parking, signage, home business and accessory buildings. The current LUB was adopted in 1999 and since then many changes have occurred through new development trends and policy documents.

On February 9 2021, proposed changes for first reading were presented to Council after thorough public engagement. Many residents of Draper voiced their opinion through the Public Hearing on April 27, and expressed concerns with uses in districts, animals, and development in the floodplain. A motion was put forward and carried stating “That Council direct Administration to re-engage with the community and bring forward an updated Land Use Bylaw for first reading before the 2021 Council Elect.” The next steps for the project is to create a new strategy to engage the community and stakeholders in the near future.