Office and retail sales now principal use in Lacombe Light Industrial District

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The city identified the following advantages to including office and retail sales in this district:

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• Some commercial businesses have expressed a desire to locate in Industrial Districts due to larger sized rental space opportunities than in Commercial Districts.
• Allowing a broader range of businesses in the industrial area could provide flexibility to developers and businesses, helping to achieve business growth within the community. This is a goal of the city’s Strategic Plan on growing the community.
• Allowing some retail businesses and office Uses in the light industrial area could provide convenient services to workers in the district.
• Some types of retail businesses require outdoor storage, large parking areas or other design aspects that could be well suited in Industrial areas.

Residents were invited to an Open House on Jan. 30, 2025, to gather feedback prior to first reading of the LUB amendments.

Businesses interested in opening retail or office space in the Light Industrial District can contact Planning and Development Services at 403-782-1264 or development@lacombe.ca.