Bylaws
The Municipal Government Act allows municipalities to create bylaws and policies designed to ensure citizens have a high quality of life. Below, you’ll find information on the Town of Hanna’s bylaws and policies.
Animal Control Bylaw
#808-1993. Provides for the control of animals. Contains licensing, fees, enforcement, penalties, fanciers, and more.
Burning Bylaw
#902-2002. To control open burning within town limits.
Business License Bylaw
#889-2000. Providing for the licensing and regulation of businesses, occupations, and properties within the Town of Hanna.
Bylaw Complaint Form
Download and complete this form before presenting to Bylaw Enforcement at the Town Office.
Bylaw Complaints Online Form
Navigate to the online form to submit your bylaw complaint electronically.
Cannabis Consumption Bylaw
#998-2018. To regulate the consumption of Cannabis.
Cemetery Bylaw
#1021-2021: To provide for the control and regulation of the Hanna Municipal Cemetery.
Council Conduct Bylaw
#994-2018. To establish a code of conduct for members of Council.
Council Procedure Bylaw
#1015-2021. To govern the proceedings and the conduct of the members of Council, Council committees and other bodies established by Council.
Disturbance Log
This document may be used to log noise disturbances including barking dogs.
Fireworks Bylaw
#970-2013. To regulate the sale, use, and storage of fireworks, explosives, or other highly flammable or matter and the use of firearms.
Land Use Bylaw
Includes amendments up to and including Sept 14, 2021
Land Use Bylaw Map
including amendments up to and including Sept 14, 2021.
Municipal Development Plan Vol 1
Volume 1 contains Background Studies and Issues. It is not adopted by bylaw but was approved by Council in 2013.
Municipal Development Plan Vol 2
Volume 2 contains the Municipal Development Plan Bylaw #968-2013 and policies.
Noise Control Bylaw
#944-2008. To provide for the regulation of noise control. Also contains the Special Event Permit.
Public Tree Bylaw
Regulates the planting, maintenance and removal of trees located on Town property.
RCMP Motor Vehicle Collision Statement
Provided by the Hanna RCMP for local citizens thereby reducing foot traffic into the detachment.
Smoking Bylaw
#920-2005. Regulating smoking in public facilities owned and operated by the Town of Hanna. Named Non-Smoking Bylaw.
Tax Payment Bylaw
#1011-2020. To establish procedures for the payment of taxes by installments and the imposition of penalties on unpaid taxes.
Tax Rate Bylaw
approved May 10, 2022
Traffic Bylaw
#936-2007. To control and regulate vehicle, animal, and pedestrian traffic.
Traffic Bylaw Amendment 1
#973-2014
Unsightly Property and Snow Removal Bylaw
#947-2009. To regulate and abate nuisances and unsightly premises and to require timely snow removal.
Utility Bylaw
#1006-2020. To provide control for the municipal public utilities system including water, sewer, and solid waste.
Utility Bylaw Amendment 1
#1014-2021 to amend the water charges per cubic meter from $2.55 to $2.89 effective Jan 1, 2021
Utility Bylaw Amendment 2
#1019-2021 to amend Waste Management fee from $37.50 to $44 per billing period effective May 1, 2021
Utility Bylaw Amendment 3
#1023-2021 to amend the water charges per cubic meter from $2.89 to $2.94 effective Jan 1, 2022.
Waste Bylaw
#825-1994. Providing for the collection and disposal of garbage, refuse and waste within the boundaries of the Town of Hanna.
Policies
Adopt A Tree Policy
This policy allows approved trees to be purchased at the request of any person wishing to recognize a loved one, celebrate an event, recognize a business or enhance the community.
Commemorative Bench Policy
Outlines the method for requesting a memorial bench.
Community Services Facilities & Programs Rates Policy
Demolition Incentive Policy
Hosting Grant
Policy for assistance to host Provincial or National Events using Hanna facilities.