By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

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Lacombe looking to remove red tape for retail and office-based businesses

Dec 11, 2024 | 8:47 PM

The City of Lacombe and its municipal council believe they’ve cooked up a way to allow more retail and office-based businesses in the local light industrial district.

Before anything is approved, however, they say there will be plenty of opportunity for the public to have its say.

The move, which would involved changes to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB), stem from apparent community interest, the city says.

“Lacombe is known for its unique business community and innovative approaches to building a robust local economy,” Mayor Grant Creasey said.

“These potential amendments would remove barriers and red tape while allowing our business owners to operate in even more districts throughout our city.”

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There are a range of approaches from one community to the next, the city adds.

But currently in Lacombe, a standalone office or retail sales business, such as an accounting office or a clothing store where retail is the primary use, is not allowed in the district unless a site-specific LUB amendment has been applied for and approved by council.

“Because adding these uses may impact industrial and commercial property owners across the city,” a release states, “enhanced public engagement will occur before any amendments.”

An open house will be held at some point in 2025, and those interested in attending can email development@lacombe.ca. All industrial and commercial landowners will receive letters from the city regarding the proposed changes.