Planning & Development

A Development Permit is reviewed against the rules of a Land Use Bylaw (zoning). A development permit provides permission for a specific type of development to take place on a site. For example, the development may have height limits, minimum parking requirements, proper setback from the property lines, maximum lot coverage, or specific rules on the architecture of the proposal.

A Building Permit is reviewed against the rules of the Building Code. A building permit allows the construction of a building or structure to move forward on the condition that it addresses and is in compliance with provincial building codes. A building permit is necessary when any construction, relocation, alteration, demolition or repair is taking place on a property.

If they are roof-mounted solar panels, no. But if they are ground-mounted solar panels, yes.

A building permit is required for all types of solar panels.

If it is over 150 square feet, yes, then a development permit is required.

The short answer is 'yes'.

If your deck is 2 feet (0.6 metres) above the ground, yes.

If it is over 150 square feet, yes. A development permit is required.

The Land Use Bylaw distinguishes between a dwelling and a non-dwelling residence. A dwelling contains three components: sleeping quarters, bathroom and kitchen. Dwelling setbacks vary, depending on how the land is zoned:

Agricultural:

• Front Yard
  • 40 m (130 ft) from the centre line of the road;
  • 70 m (230 ft) from the centre line of Major and Minor Two-Lane Highways.
• Side and Rear Yards
  • 12 m (39.4 ft) except in the case of a Corner Lot, where the minimum required side yard from the sideline adjacent to the road or highway shall be as required for the front yard

General Urban:

• Front Yard – 7.7m (25 ft);
• Rear Yard – 7.7m (25 ft);
• Side Yard – 2.4m (8 ft).

Country Residential:

• Front and Corner:
  • Internal Local Road – 7.7 m (25 ft) from the boundary of the rightof-way;
  • Grid Road–39.6m(130ft) from the centerline of a County road;
  • Major and Minor Two-Lane Highways – 70 m (230 ft) from the centre line
• Side – 6.1 m (20 ft) each
• Rear – 7.7 m (25 ft).

We treat non-dwelling residences as accessory buildings, where setbacks are 5 feet from the property lines.

Yes.

Only if it is higher than 1 metre in the front yard and/or higher than 2 metres at the side and rear yard(s).

There are no specific restrictions on the keeping of animals in agricultural land, unless it becomes a Confined Feeding Operation matter.

No roosters are allowed in Country Residential land (multi-lot subdivision area).

If your lot is less than 3 acres, a maximum of 12 poultry/fowl is allowed.

For lots larger than 3 acres, see the table below.

Yes. But if your land is zoned as agricultural land, it is exempted.

The County does not release the owner of property/properties due to the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).

Individuals may be able to obtain the information through a Land Titles Office or Alberta Registry Agent, though there will be a cost associated to do so.

The County has prepared a contact list of local contractors who may be able to assist you.

This is not a full list of the contractors available. If you know of any additions that could be added to the list, please contact us.

This list is for info-sharing only; the County does not endorse one contractor over another.