The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is an independent, quasi-judicial board that hears and decides appeals related to development permits, subdivision applications, and stop orders in Parkland County. Made up of public members and Council representatives, the Board reviews appeals based on provincial legislation and County planning policies to ensure decisions are fair, transparent, and consistent with applicable regulations. County Council appoints residents to the SDAB.
The SDAB is responsible for a variety of initiatives, including:
- Hears and makes decisions on appeals related to stop orders, developments and subdivisions
- Functions in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and the Parkland County SDAB Bylaw
- Hears complaints and functions like a legal court
- Examines evidence and applies legal rules to their findings
- Makes decisions after conducting a fair hearing that complies with legislation, administrative law and the principles
of natural justice
- Makes final decisions that cannot be overturned unless an error in some aspect of law or jurisdiction
Membership
A pool of up to twelve (12) public members, and two (2) Members of Council.
Term/Expiry
- Public members appointed to three-year terms. January 1 – December 31. Adjustment of terms may be made as required by resolution of Council.
- Council Members appointed annually at the organizational meeting of Council.
Meetings
Meetings of the Board shall be held as needed based on appeals filed.
Members
| Member |
Position |
Term |
| Wendy Ekert |
Public Committee Member |
1st Term
Apr 25, 2024 to Apr 25, 2027 |
| Marlene Chambers |
Public Committee Member |
4th Term
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Corinne Lamoureux |
Public Committee Member |
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Lesley Foy |
Public Committee Member |
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2026 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Mitchell (Mitch) Fix |
Public Committee Member |
1st Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Alana Tollenaar |
Public Committee Member |
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Tyler Grenier |
Public Committee Member |
2nd Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Barb Bundt |
Public Committee Member |
3rd Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Lillian Helton |
Public Committee Member |
3rd Term
Jan 01, 2025 to Dec 31, 2028 |
| Marc Morin |
Public Committee Member |
3rd Term
Jan 01, 2026 to Jan 01, 2029
|
| Jason Svenningsen |
Public Committee Member |
1st Term
Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 22, 2029 |
| Robert (Jeff) Taylor |
Public Committee Member |
1st Term
Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 22, 2029 |
