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Applying for a development permit
Development permit applications may be submitted in advance of safety code permit applications. Development must be started and diligently pursued within 12 months of the date of the development permit approval. If Safety Code permits are required, you must apply prior to beginning your project.
Application
The development permit application is available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre.
Development
Development is the act of changing the use of land by:
- constructing buildings
- replacing or repairing existing buildings
- relocating or demolishing a building
- changing the land by grading, tree clearing, excavating or stockpiling
- operating a business
Development permits are regulated by Parkland County's Land Use Bylaw. A development permit allows a specific type of use on a parcel of land.
You need development permit approval before projects involving:
- residential buildings
- additions and exterior alterations
- accessory buildings
- home based businesses
- cottage industry style businesses
- stripping, filling, excavation and grading
- ponds and dugouts
- some agricultural buildings
- demolition of buildings
- industrial/commercial use
- natural resource extraction
Required documents
Documents required to submit your application vary depending on the type and scale of the land use. All applications require:
- a completed permit application form and the information/documentation listed on the application checklists for:
- residential buildings (including additions, alterations, and demolition)
- accessory buildings
- cottage industry
- home based businesses
- industrial/commercial
- natural resource extraction
- stripping, filling, excavation, and grading
- ponds and dugouts
- placement of topsoil
- method of payment
You can use our online mapping system, Discover Parkland, to gather information on your property such as zoning, dimensions and legal address. If you have any questions or require help filling out an application, contact development@parklandcounty.com or call/visit our offices.
Fees
Read our fees online or contact Planning and Development Services.
Appealing a development permit
You can appeal a development permit if the:
- development permit is refused
- development permit is issued subject to conditions
- decision has not been made within 40 days
- development permit is suspended, cancelled or modified under Subsection 18.3 of the Land Use Bylaw
In addition, any person claiming to be affected by the permit can also appeal it.
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) handles all appeals. Find additional information about the appeal process under Section 17 of the Land Use Bylaw, by visiting development appeals or by contacting the SDAB Clerk.
Other requirements
Safety codes permits
If you need a development permit for a construction or renovation project, you will also need the following safety code permits:
For many applications, development permit approval is required before your building permit can be approved.
Conditions of development
A development permit can include conditions such as:
- whether a use is permitted or discretionary
- intensity of a land use
- building height
- building site coverage
- setbacks from property lines
- other buildings and parking requirements
Compliance with other legislation
You are also required to comply with:
- appropriate federal, provincial or municipal legislation
- conditions of any caveat, covenant, easement or other instrument affecting a building or land