Planning and Community Services
CONTACTS
Phone: (780) 846-2244
Roger Garnett Director of Planning & Community Services
Michelle Harvey Development Officer
Development Process
Getting Started:
A development permit may be required for number of different things and there are many aspects that impact your proposed development. It is our role to advise you of these matters. If you are planning to apply for a development permit in the County it will be helpful to review the Land Use Bylaw and contact us for more information.
View the Flow Chart to review the permit process.
Pre-Application Meeting:
Contact the Development Officer to request a meeting. Following your a meeting will be booked with a minimum of two (2) days notice.
During this meeting they will ensure all necessary forms are filled out. Forms can be filled out prior to the pre-application meeting. Forms and checklist you will need can be found below under the Development Permit Forms.
The proposed development must be started within twelve (12) months of the date of the Development Permit, and has to be completed within two (2) years of the date of issuance. A one (1) year extension may be granted.
Other Permits:
Visit the Safety Code Permit section below to apply for the appropriate forms with the agency of your choice.
Other Considerations are:
- if developing near, or impacting a waterbody
- if developing within a certain distance of a Provincial Highway
- if developing on a designated Historic Resource Value area
- if impacting fish bearing waters
Final Steps:
If any Safety Codes permits are required for a development, then an Occupancy Permit will also be required. An Occupancy Permit is the final permit needed prior to an applicant “occupying” the building.
For further information on the development process, please visit the FAQ page under the Planning and Community Services heading or contact our Planning and Community Services Department.