Development Permits
Whether you're starting a home-based business, cottage industry, or a commercial or industrial business, you'll need a development permit. Learn more about the different permits below or connect with us!
Home-based Business |
Parkland County's Land Use Bylaw includes three classifications of Home Based Business with different permitting requirements and restrictions.
For more information, contact Development Planning at development@parklandcounty.com. The Cottage Industry Development Permit application can be found in our Applications, Licenses and Permits page under "Development Permits". |
Cottage Industry Business |
This land use allows for a more diverse range of creative, rural cottage businesses even if they are not located in traditional commercial districts. For example, a traditional farm can now have a gift shop, an indoor café and other types of tourism related services as a side business. Business types may include:
For more information, contact Development Planning at development@parklandcounty.com. The Cottage Industry Development Permit application can be found in our Applications, Licenses and Permits page under "Development Permits". |
Industrial & Commercial Business |
This land use accommodates for a range of industrial and commercial uses laid out in the Land Use Bylaw. For more information, contact Development Planning at development@parklandcounty.com. The Industrial/Commercial Development Permit application can be found in our Applications, Licenses and Permits page under "Development Permits".
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The Land Use Bylaw is the governing document for development in the County and outlines regulations for different land use districts.

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Planning and Development
Here is some quick information and resources on planning and development in the County to help you get started.
Land Use Districts (Zoning) |
In Parkland County, each property (or parcel) has a Land Use District (also referred to as "zoning" in many urban centres). |
Land Use Bylaw |
In the Land Use Bylaw, each district outlines the purpose and intent for the use of land and includes the rules and regulations that must be followed for development. |
Area Structure Plan |
Is the property you own or wish to own identified in a Parkland County Area Structure Plan? |
Municipal Development Plan |
The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a high level plan that establishes a vision for the future for the County's growth for the next 30 years. It sets this future direction by identifying where growth will occur including residential, industrial and recreational development. The MDP also contains policies for future land use, infrastructure and transportation requirements, and areas for environmental protection. |
Development Permits |
Development permits help ensure the use of the land and location of buildings meet the regulations of the Land Use Bylaw. The development permit application is available online or in person at the Parkland County Centre. |
Connect with us
The Economic Diversification team can support you through all steps of the process, from site selection, permit applications and support through grant applications for Federal and Provincial funding.
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