Bylaws and Policies

• A Bylaw is a law passed by the council. Bylaws can be enforced by bylaw enforcement officers, police and peace officers in the municipality or any other designated officer as appointed by Council.
• If residents, ratepayers, business owners and visitors in the municipality do not follow the rules and guidelines set out by a bylaw, they can be fined or given penalties, and they must be informed in writing by Council through Administration that they are in breach of the bylaw and a specific statute, section and part pertaining to the Bylaw in question. 
• Policies are made by councils to set guidelines that the municipalities follow. These guidelines can describe how services (service levels/delivery) and programs will be provided by a municipality.
• The Chief Administrative Officer and municipal employees are responsible for following these policies.
• Decisions (socio-economic) that Councils and Councillors make are visible and implemented in the policies and bylaws of a municipality.

Open Government

Bylaws 2020

1. Financial Plan Bylaw 01-2020

Bylaws 2019

1. ISDAB Bylaw 01-2019
2. Property Tax Bylaw 02-2019
3. Penalty Tax Bylaw 03-2019
4. Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 04-2019
5. Garbage, Organics & Recycling Bylaw 05-2019
6. Regional Emergency Advisory Committee Bylaw 06-2019

Policies 2019

1. Health & Safety Policy 01-2019
2. Roadway Snow and Ice Control Policy 02-2019
3. Roadway and Municipal Land Maintenance Policy 03-2019

Bylaws 2018

1. Councillor Code of Conduct Bylaw 01-2018
2. Property Tax Bylaw 02-2018
3. Penalty Unpaid Tax Bylaw 03-2018
4. To amend Land Use Bylaw 02-2012 (Cannabis) - Bylaw 04-2018
5. Records Retention Bylaw 05-2018

Policies 2018

1. Public Participation Policy PPP001-18
2. Policy I-001 Remuneration
3. Policy II-001 Expenses
4. Financial Reporting and Expenditure Policy Directive
5. Human Resources Policy PPP003-18

Other Policies

1. Advertising And Hiring Policy 2016
2. Fire Ban Policy 2015
3. Snow Plowing Policy 2012
4. Tax Recovery Fees Policy 2012

Bylaws (other) in effect

1. CAO Bylaw 01-2017
2. Property Tax Bylaw 05-2017
3. Regional EAC EMA Bylaw 07-2017
4. Property Tax Bylaw 01-2016
5. Procedure Bylaw 04-2016 
6. Traffic Bylaw 02-2013
7. Open Burning Bylaw 03-2013
8. Establishment Of ARB Bylaw 01-2010
9. Dog Bylaw 07-2009
10. Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw 06-2009
11. Nuisance Unsightly Bylaw 03-2009
12. Land Use Control Bylaw 06-2008
13. WILD Water Bylaw 03-2008
14. Municipal Borrowing Bylaw 2005-02
15. Joint SDAB Agreement 2005 (replaced Jan 24-2019)
16. Joint SDAB Bylaw 2004-05 (rescinded Jan 24-2019)
17. Subdivision Bylaw 2004-04
18. Disposal Of Sewage Bylaw 98-03
19. Noise Bylaw 202-1995
20. SDAB Bylaw 199-1995
21. Public Parks Use Bylaw 188-1993
22. Jet Boats Bylaw 179-1992
23. Private Sewage Bylaw 87-001
24. Drainage Damage Bylaw 84-1971
25. Firearms Discharge Bylaw 73-1970
26. Garbage Bylaw 77-1970 (1) (under review)
27. Garbage Bylaw 77-1970 (2)

Municipal Development Plan 2013

MDP (2013)

Land Use Bylaw 2012

• Land Use Bylaw 02-2012 - Official Copy Consolidated To October 25, 2018
• Bylaw 04-2018
• Land Use District Map 2012 (updated January 2019)

Meeting Procedure and Guidelines 2017

Alberta Government

• FOIP Guide Meetings & Council
• Council Meetings Guidelines

Municipal Affairs

• Council Meetings Guidelines

Fire Agreement Sturgeon County 2015

• Sturgeon County Fire Services Agreement
• New Fire Service Provider January 2015
• Standard Fire Operating Procedures (1)
• Standard Fire Operating Procedures (2)

Public Hearing October 25, 2018 @ 6pm Sandy Beach Hall Highway 642

• Public Hearing, Regular Council and Public Participation Oct 25, 2018 at 6pm (Sandy Beach Community Hall) Highway 642
• Bylaw 04-2018 Land Use Bylaw 02-2012 Amendment - Cannabis - Public Hearing Oct 25 at 6 pm Sandy Community Hall
• Dog Bylaw 05-2018 proposed amendments yellow Oct 25 at approx 7 pm Sandy Hall
• CAO Bylaw 06-2018 proposed amendments yellow Oct 25 at approx 7 pm Sandy Hall
• Roadside Mowing Policy PPP02-18

All of the above have received First Reading on Sept 20 at 7 pm at Regular Council - Sandy Beach Community Hall

A Public Hearing is schedule for October 25 at 6 pm at the Hall for the Land Use Bylaw Amendments Cannabis - Bylaw 04-2018 - this whole bylaw will be added to the existing Land Use Bylaw 02-2012 - its a new bylaw.

A Public Participation Meeting will follow after the Public Hearing on Dog Bylaw 05-2018, CAO Bylaw 06-2018 and Roadside Mowing Policy PPP002-18.  The Dog Bylaw and CAO Bylaw has amendments that is marked in yellow - the existing Bylaws is available on this same page and still in effect.  The Roadside Mowing Policy is a new document and policy.

Other matters as part of Regular Council (which starts at 6 pm) will follow after the above matters has been concluded.

Documents can be requested from the office svsandyb@xplornet.ca or inspected at office on Tuesday and Wednesdays 10 am to 3 pm between Sept 21 to deadline for comment Oct 23 4pm.

Good Practice

Dogs/Cats and all Animals

• Dogs must be on leash off property
• Keep 3 dogs 
• Do not allow barking to disturb others - maintain quiet hours and muzzle when away
• Remove defecation left by dog(s) everywhere
• Do not allow dog to run loose - please report all strays to SPCA they pick up regardless
• Dogs not allowed on industrial areas
• Dogs must not hurt or threaten anyone
• Be responsible and respectful please
• Dog and Cat Application form/Licence - NEW PETS/ANIMALS ONLY
• Urban Chicken Application form/Licence

ATV's

• speed limits must be maintained
• not in ditches
• not on public property like day park or beaches
• must where helmets
• no alcohol
• Be responsible and respectful please

Fire's

• no open fires - pits only and must have cover
• no fireworks
• adhere to Village postings
• have water back up ready
• call outs has a $1,220 charge - Sturgeon County is provider
• do not leave fire unattended or overnight - WATER, STIR, WATER, STIR, WATER!
• Be responsible and respectful please