Project Summary
The Town of Fort Smith has finalized the 2025 Zoning Bylaw update, a project to replace the Zoning Bylaw 936 which was approved by Council in 2014.
This update introduces a clearer set of development guidelines that reflect today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities.
What's New in This Plan?
- Stronger wildfire protection and environmental safeguards.
- Clearer, simpler, easier-to-understand development rules.
- New tools for modern growth, mixed-use, community planning.
- Protecting Traditional cultural uses and archaeological resources.
- New housing options: tiny homes, secondary suites & caretaker units.
- Recognizing Indigenous Traditional Territories and values.
- Clearer Roles: Know what Council does, know what staff does.
- Respecting history while planning for the future.