Area Structure Plans

Area Structure Plans (ASPs) are statutory documents adopted by Clearwater County Council as bylaws. They provide detailed policies to guide growth and future land use in specific areas of the County.

The hamlets of Condor, Leslieville, and Nordegg (and soon to be Caroline) are identified as Growth Hamlets, capable of supporting development within their current boundaries, as well as compatible residential and other forms of development in surrounding areas.

ASPs focus on defined parts of the County, establishing a framework for future subdivision and development. They identify which land uses may be considered for specific parcels—subject to rezoning under the County’s Land Use Bylaw—and outline required studies and development standards.

Additional areas identified for potential growth include several Development Nodes located along the David Thompson Corridor, west of Rocky Mountain House. Learn more about Development Nodes here.

Condor & Leslieville

Clearwater County Council adopted Area Structure Plans (ASPs) for Condor and Leslieville in 2023.

Condor ASP (adopted July 11, 2023)

Leslieville ASP (adopted July 11, 2023)

ASP Process

Clearwater County selected Invistec Consulting Ltd. to develop ASPs for the Hamlets of Leslieville and Condor.

The process included community consultation sessions, public open houses, survey, notices, web materials, social media and mailouts.

To guide this process, Council approved public engagement and Terms of Reference for the Steering Committee.

Background Research and Analysis

Preparation of Area Structure Plans (ASPs)

Distribute Draft ASP’s (March 2023 via County website, in-person hardcopies, and mailouts)
- Draft ASP for Leslieville
  - Leslieville Land Use Concept Map
- Draft ASP for Condor
  - Condor Land Use Concept Map
Preliminary Engineering Analysis

Community Engagement and Responses

2 Public Open Houses to review draft ASP document for each hamlet
- March 29, 2023 (6-8pm) Condor Community Centre
- March 30, 2023 (6-8pm) Leslieville Community Centre
2 What We Heard Reports
- Hamlet of Condor (April 2023)
- Hamlet of Leslieville (May 2023)

ASP Finalization and Approval

Necessary changes to finalize ASP documents
First reading granted by Clearwater County Council
- Draft ASP for Condor (June 13, 2023)
- Draft ASP for Leslieville (June 13, 2023)
Public Hearing
Adoption of ASPs
- Adopted ASP for Condor (July 11, 2023)
- Adopted ASP for Leslieville (July 11, 2023)

Links to Maps & Other Documents

Saunders-Alexo and Whitegoat Lakes

Area Structure Plans have been developed for the Saunders-Alexo and Whitegoat Lakes Development Nodes.

Based on direction from the Province of Alberta, Clearwater County has prepared ASPs to accommodate additional tourism and recreation opportunities in these areas. The ASPs will also balance development with the need to conserve the natural landscapes of the nodes.