Planning Document Library

Statutory Plans and Bylaws

South Saskatchewan Regional Plan

The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) establishes a long-term vision for the South Saskatchewan Region and includes strategies for responsible energy development, sustainable farming and ranching, recreation, forest management, and nature-based tourism.  Local plans and policies must be in alignment with the SSRP. 

Intermunicipal Development Plan 2002

Municipal District of Foothills / Town of Black Diamond / Town of Turner Valley Intermunicipal Development Plan is a long-range planning document that identifies our relationship with our municipal neighbours, and the nature of coordination and communication between the municipalities on matters of mutual interest.

Municipal Development Plan

The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is the primary long-range planning document that establishes a holistic vision for the Town that guides overall growth and development for the Town.

Land Use Bylaw

The Land Use Bylaw is a planning tool that regulates development within the Town and implements the principles and policies of the Black Diamond Municipal Development Plan. It divides the Town into districts that direct where residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development may occur and how it may be developed. Every home or business owner is impacted by the Land Use Bylaw. Whether you are trying to determine how high your fence can be or if they can build a shopping centre next door, the Land Use Bylaw is the place to look.   The Land Use Bylaw is adopted by Council and can only be amended by Council, following public input.

Historic Downtown Development Standards - 2014

Provides detailed specifications for design and construction for development along the primary routes thru Town with the intent of ensuring new development enhances the historic character of the Town’s main streets, and is referenced in the LUB.

Black Diamond – Turner Valley Flood Risk Mapping Study

The study identifies lands that are at risk of flooding in the event of a 1 in 100 year flood of the Sheep River, and is referenced in the LUB.

Area Structure Plans

An Area Structure Plan (ASP) is prepared when an undeveloped area is identified for development within the Town. Using the Municipal Development Plan as a reference, ASPs provide a framework to guide decisions on land use, subdivision, development, and servicing.

Willow Ridge Area Structure Plan 1999 - The Willow Ridge ASP includes the neighbourhoods of Willow Ridge, Riverwood and Ridgestone.

Kaiser Area Structure Plan 2017 The Kaiser ASP applies to an area in the SE quadrant of Town and outlines the development of a residential community providing a range of housing types.

Trails and Pathways Master Plan 2006

The guidelines and standards outlined in this Trails and Pathways Master Plan provide recommendations for future pathway development and accommodate anticipated expansion of a trail and pathway system within the Town of Black Diamond.  The Master Plan incorporates information from existing plans, guidelines and studies provided by the Town. It establishes a set of principles to guide trail and pathway development with current and future development.





  1. South Saskatchewan Regional Plan - February 2017
  2. Intermunicipal Development Plan 02-05 (PDF)
  3. Kaiser Area Structure Plan Final
  4. Willow Ridge Area Structure Plan
  5. Municipal Development Plan - 2001
  6. Trails and Pathways Master Plan 2006
  7. Land Use Bylaw Office Consolidation (October 2007) (PDF)
  8. Historical Downtown - Design Standards 04-15 (PDF)
  9. Bylaw 14-12 Historic Downtown Amendment
  10. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 07-27 Signage (PDF)
  11. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 07-31 (PDF)
  12. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 07-32 (PDF)
  13. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 08-02 (PDF)
  14. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 08-13 (PDF)
  15. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 09-02 (PDF)
  16. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 09-01 (PDF)
  17. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 09-13 (PDF)
  1. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 09-16 (PDF)
  2. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 10-09 (PDF)
  3. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 11-08 (PDF)
  4. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 11-12 (PDF)
  5. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 13-07 (PDF)
  6. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-08 (PDF)
  7. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 13-08 (PDF)
  8. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-01 (PDF)
  9. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-02 (PDF)
  10. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-04 (PDF)
  11. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-16 (PDF)
  12. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-18 (PDF)
  13. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-22 (PDF)
  14. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 16-10
  15. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18-04 (PDF)
  16. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18-05
  17. Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18-09



Growth Studies

The Town has prepared several growth studies over the years. These high-level studies outline land use concepts and discuss servicing and transportation issues related to the growth of the Town. They provide information that may be used in reviewing statutory plans (MDP, IDP, ASPs); in the preparation of infrastructure strategies (such as transportation studies or servicing studies), and in discussions with neighbouring municipalities.

Turner Valley Black Diamond Joint Growth Strategy 2018

Joint Growth Strategy & Appendices

The Turner Valley and Black Diamond Joint Growth Strategy (JGS) is a high-level land use, servicing, and transportation strategy that was jointly developed by the Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley. The JGS projects growth over a 60-year time-frame. 

The Transportation Study considers future development within 10, 20 and 30 year horizons and the impact on the highway network identifying necessary upgrades to the highway and to intersections along Highway 7 and Highway 22 within the town limits.

  1. Town of Black Diamond Growth Study 2012-2061
  2. Turner Valley & Black Diamond Joint Growth Strategy - 2018
  3. Town Of Black Diamond Growth Management 2009

Intermunicipal Annexation Negotiating Committee Meeting Minutes

  1. Minutes Feb 22 2018 Intermunicipal Annexation Negotiating Committee
  2. Minutes March 29 2018 Intermunicipal Annexation Committee
  3. Minutes April 28 2018 Intermunicipal Annexation Negotiating Committee
  4. Minutes April 28 2018 Annexation Negotiating Committee Revised May 22
  5. Minutes May 24 2018 Intermunicipal Annexation Negotiating Committee
  6. Minutes June 28 2018 Intermunicipal Annexation Negotiating Committee
  7. Minutes Sept 6 2018 Annexation Negotiating Committee_Draft

Safety Codes

Safety Codes Council – Codes and Permits

The Alberta Safety Codes Council provides information on permits and installation requirements to conform to the safety standards that have been adopted under the Safety Codes Act.

Off Site Levies Bylaw 2008

The Off-Site Levies Bylaw allows the Town to collect payment, at the time of subdivision and/or development, towards the cost of new infrastructure necessary to support the growth of the Town.

Off Site Levies Bylaw 2008


Engineering Standards

The Town has adopted the following City of Calgary standards for municipal infrastructure.

Engineering Standards Policy - 2018

The Town has adopted the following City of Calgary standards: