City of Red Deer
City Council paving the way for more house suites, backyard suites, tiny homes, and duplexes
Council adopts new Zoning Bylaw
At Monday’s regular City Council meeting, City Council passed second and third reading of the Zoning Bylaw 3357/2024, replacing the former Land Use Bylaw.
The goal of the Zoning Bylaw is to reduce red tape, permit more uses in each zone and improve ease and understanding of the document. Notable updates include:
- Reduction from 11 residential districts to 9 zones
- Reduction from 7 commercial districts to 6 zones
- Reduction from 5 industrial districts to 3 zones
- More permitted uses in each zone
- More gentle density options to provide increased housing options, including house suites, backyard suites, tiny homes, and duplexes
- Increased building heights to 12.5m that considers sightlines and privacy of existing dwellings
- Greater flexibility for development applications
- Expanded definitions
- Reduction of duplex side yards, removal of side yard setbacks on corner lots, and reduced frontage in residential narrow lots to improve competitiveness
- New regulations to gently transition existing neighbourhoods to maintain character
Following adoption of the Zoning Bylaw, the following amendments were made by City Council.
| Proposed Amendment | Public Hearing Date |
| Increase suites from 15% to 25% of the houses in a neighbourhood. | June 24, 2024 |
| Allow commercial uses on the main floor of R-H Residential High Density. | June 24, 2024 |
| Correct errors in the PS Public Service Zone use list: (*Recommended) a) Gaming and Gambling Establishment (Only at the Westerner) b) Education Primary & Secondary – Add to discretionary use list | May 27, 2024 |
| Returning the Cannabis Retail Sales setbacks to be consistent with the current Land Use Bylaw 3357/2006 | May 27, 2024 |
“The new Zoning Bylaw incorporates years of public feedback and best practices to make a Zoning Bylaw that will result in more housing options, easier development, and ultimately will improve our competitiveness,” said David Girardin, Major Projects Planner. “With the approval of the Zoning Bylaw today, we are not finished our community engagement as there will be future public hearings on potential amendments in the coming weeks, as well as more formal public participation for each additional phase of the Zoning Bylaw.”
The Zoning Bylaw will come into effect in 30 days. Public participation for phase two of the Zoning Bylaw will begin later this year. For more information, visit engage.reddeer.ca.
City of Red Deer
Cindy Jefferies is Mayor. Tristin Brisbois, Cassandra Curtis, Jaelene Tweedle, and Adam Goodwin new Councillors – 2025 Red Deer General Election Results
Showing official results for: Mayor of The City of Red Deer
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFFERIES, Cindy | 6237 | 41% |
| 2 | SCOTT, Gareth | 3483 | 23% |
| 3 | DOERKSEN, Victor | 3143 | 20% |
| 4 | LEE, Lawrence | 2215 | 14% |
| 5 | GALLAGHER, John | 298 | 2% |
| Rejected Ballots | 0 | 0% |
Showing official results for: Councillor of The City of Red Deer
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRISBOIS, Tristin | 6703 | 7% |
| 2 | CURTIS, Cassandra | 6422 | 7% |
| 3 | KRAHN, Chad | 6249 | 7% |
| 4 | BARNSTABLE, Kraymer | 6235 | 7% |
| 5 | WYNTJES, Dianne | 6069 | 7% |
| 6 | TWEEDLE, Jaelene | 5635 | 6% |
| 7 | GOODWIN, Adam | 5290 | 6% |
| 8 | BURUMA, Bruce | 5241 | 6% |
| 9 | GOULET-JONES, Calvin | 5050 | 5% |
| 10 | HUIZING, Hans | 4810 | 5% |
| 11 | BOUCHARD, Brandon | 4528 | 5% |
| 12 | MACDONALD, Ashley Jason | 3832 | 4% |
| 13 | BUCHANAN, Buck | 3660 | 4% |
| 14 | MOHAMOUD, Zainab | 3478 | 4% |
| 15 | SYPKES, Thomas | 3459 | 4% |
| 16 | BECK, Gabriel | 3370 | 4% |
| 17 | PARKS, Gail | 2809 | 3% |
| 18 | YZERMAN, Calvin | 2265 | 2% |
| 19 | WILE, Haley | 1986 | 2% |
| 20 | COMÉTE, Christian | 1843 | 2% |
| 21 | KLERKS, Kevin M. | 1699 | 2% |
| 22 | ROBINSON, Don | 1296 | 1% |
| 23 | MARTIN, Greg | 656 | 1% |
| 24 | KLYWAK, Anthony | 444 | 0% |
| Rejected Ballots | 0 | 0% |
Showing official results for: Trustee of the Red Deer Public School Division
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOMMERS, Angela | 3320 | 9% |
| 2 | BUCHANAN, Nicole | 3180 | 9% |
| 3 | MACAULAY, Dianne | 3119 | 8% |
| 4 | WATTERS, Jim | 3038 | 8% |
| 5 | BAIRD SMITH, Emilee | 2753 | 7% |
| 6 | DAVIES, Nathan | 2749 | 7% |
| 7 | DALSTRA, Jason | 2722 | 7% |
| 8 | CHRISTENSEN, Sheri | 2701 | 7% |
| 9 | PARKER, Jenessa | 2581 | 7% |
| 10 | PEACOCKE, Cathy | 2573 | 7% |
| 11 | WILLIAMS, Danielle | 2342 | 6% |
| 12 | ODISHAW, Shelley Lynn | 2187 | 6% |
| 13 | SYMONS, Jessica | 1881 | 5 |
Trustee of the Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division, Red Deer Area Ward
| # | Candidate Name | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANDREW, Chris | 2020 | 14% |
| 2 | MACDONALD, Brenda | 1354 | 10% |
| 3 | REED, Martin (Marty) | 1082 | 8% |
| 4 | LEYSON, Cynthia | 1050 | 8% |
| 5 | HUBER, Emily | 1037 | 7% |
| 6 | HOLLMAN, Murray | 1036 | 7% |
| 7 | DONOVAN, Matthew | 1021 | 7% |
| 8 | GROENEN, John | 974 | 7% |
| 9 | STEEVES, Rod | 921 | 7% |
| 10 | PASULA, Kim | 911 | 7% |
| 11 | BECK, Gabriel | 825 | 6% |
| 12 | HUNTER, Ashley | 811 | 6% |
News release from the City of Red Deer
Voters are encouraged to plan their vote and allow a little extra time at the polls this Election Day, Monday, October 20.
Because this year’s election uses Alberta’s new Permanent Elector Registry, voting may take slightly longer than in previous years. Municipalities are required to provide updated voter information back to the province after the election. As a result, many voters will be asked to complete an Elector Register Form (Form 13) at the voting station — even if they are already registered to vote. This ensures that voter information is accurate and up to date. Once the registry information has been updated, all forms are securely shredded.
Additionally, the Permanent Elector Registry is not shared with local school boards, so anyone voting for a School Board Trustee must also complete an Elector Register Form (Form 13).
We appreciate voters’ patience as our election teams work to ensure every eligible voter can cast their ballot accurately and securely. Once the voting process begins, most voters complete their vote in about 10 minutes.
To help avoid lineups, voters can visit Red Deer Elections website to check real-time wait times at each voting station and choose the location with the shortest line.
Anyone who arrives at a polling station and joins a line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote.
Thank you for your understanding and for taking the time to make your voice heard in Red Deer’s 2025 Municipal and School Board Election.
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