Municipal Land Management
Parkland County recognizes land is a non-renewable resource, and one of the greatest assets for future generations. As such, we must ensure it is managed, acquired and disposed of responsibly, in accordance with Council Policy C-AD53.
The Municipal Land Management Department oversees the management and disposal of County titled land as well as interests in County land. Currently, Parkland County has title to over 2000 properties, as well as numerous Crown Dispositions, mineral and surface rights.
What are Municipal Lands and Reserves?
This quick tip sheet offers an overview of the essential lands designated to the protection and enhancement of the environment according to their usage and to ensure the benefit of all residents in Parkland County.
What is Permitted on County Land?
Public use of County owned land and registered interests are governed under the Use of County Land By-Law 2023-015, County Policies and the Municipal Government Act. Please refer to By-law 2023-015, for permitted and non-permitted uses and activities on County Land. If you are looking to access County Land for educational purposes or conduct any work-related activities, you require approval from the Land Management Department: Authorization to Work in County Land Form.
Private Interest in County Land
Parkland County offers various uses of County Land which include, but not limited to Agricultural Land Licenses, Access for Seasonal Docks & Moorings, the Lease or Sale of County Land or obtaining a License of Occupation.
Agricultural Land Licenses
If you are interested in cultivating land or grazing livestock, Parkland County offers Municipal Reserve Lands to be licensed for the purpose of agricultural use.
The license term begins June 1 of each year and automatically renews annually for the term of the license. The annual license fee will be invoiced on or before the anniversary date for each year of the term. Should the County or license holder wish to cancel the agreement, notice must be given 30 days before the effective date.
For more information on the Agricultural Land Licensing program, contact Parkland County's Municipal Land Management Department at 780-968-8888 ext. 8634 or via email at landmanagement@parklandcounty.com.
The 2024 Agriculture Land License Tender has been cancelled as we are currently reviewing and revising the program. We are still accepting requests for agriculture licenses. To locate parcels, visit https://maps.parklandcounty.com/discoverparkland
AVAILABLE PARCELS
|
Subdivision |
Acres |
Plan |
Blk |
Lot |
Legal Land Description |
|
Cherlyn Heights |
9.5 |
8221487 |
1 |
R22 |
W5-01-53-32-SE |
|
Golden Acres |
7 |
7720146 |
3 |
R8 |
W4-27-51-27-SW |
|
Oakwood Estates |
10 |
3035TR |
1 |
R |
W4-27-54-06-SW |
|
Green Acre Estates |
18 |
3963TR |
2 |
R1 |
W4-27-52-17-NE |
|
Meadow Grove Estates |
6.48 |
3748RS |
/ |
R1 |
W5-02-53-01-SE |
|
Meadow Grove Estates |
7.83 |
1566TR |
/ |
6R |
W5-02-53-01-SE |
|
Pine Wood |
4 |
7521622 |
|
R1 |
W4-27-51-24-NW |
|
Stonybrook Gardens |
12 |
8021041 |
1 |
24MSR |
W4-28-53-25-NE |
|
Wendel Place |
14 |
7620154 |
2 |
R1 |
W5-01-53-17-SW |
|
Out of Subdivision |
2.8 |
6396MC |
|
R |
W4-26-53-14-NW |
Seasonal Docks & Moorings - Provincial Requirements
The Government of Alberta (GOA) governs water bodies and shores within the province. This includes the placement of seasonal boat docks and mooring structures within provincial waters.
Lake ownership is classified as waterfront, semi-waterfront, or back lot. Definitions and diagrams of ownership can be found on the Government of Alberta's Mooring Disturbance Standard - Shared-Docks Fact Sheet.
To identify your type of lake ownership, locate your property on DiscoverParkland; using this tool, identify any land between yourself and the water’s edge.
Waterfront Owners & Semi-Waterfront Owners
If followed, the Disturbance Standard (April 2021), eliminates the need for waterfront lot owners and semi-waterfront owners to obtain written permission from the County and Province, by providing a general permission.
Back Lot Owners
Under the new standard, back lot owners are required to obtain a Temporary Field Authorizations (TFA) for seasonal boat docks, lifts and swim platforms. As part of the TFA, written authorization from the waterfront owner is required. In many cases, your local municipality is the waterfront owner.
Steps for back lot owners to apply:
- Review the User Guide for Dock Authorizations (2021). The guide outlines the steps and requirements to obtain a TFA from the Province.
- Complete and submit the Seasonal Use - County Lands: Docks and Moorings Access Application to the County for review and authorization. Completed applications can be emailed to landmanagement@parklandcounty.com or dropped off at the County Center office drop box. Include payment or invoicing information.
- Apply for a Temporary Field Authorizations (TFA) through the Province.
Purchase/Lease/License of Occupation
Parkland County occasionally receives requests to sell County titled land, both freehold and reserve. POLICY C-PDI6 Sale of Designated Reserve Lands.
All requests are reviewed for feasibility based on requirements set forth in the Municipal Government Act - MGA and County Policies. Application fees apply.
For all requests outside of existing County programs, submit an Expression of Interest to Municipal Land Management.