Addressing

How do I apply for a civic address?

If you find that your existing property does not have a civic address, please complete the following application and submit to Planning & Development Services

• New Civic Address Application Form
• Change of Civic Address Application Form

What information is required for me to get a new address or confirm an existing address?

You can determine if you have an address by finding your property on Discover Parkland or by calling Planning & Development Services at 780-968-8888. The following information is required to get a new civic address or confirm an existing address:

• Legal Land Description (i.e. SW 25-51-27-W4M or Lot, Block, Plan)
• Tax roll number
• For rural addresses, location of access to the property (driveway) from an existing property line is required.

What is the difference between Rural and Urban Addressing?

Urban Addressing and Rural Addressing follow a similar principle - that addresses are based on an access point on a grid pattern. Urban addressing in our Hamlets and Acheson Industrial Park area is formed from the street and avenue grid pattern. A Rural Address is based off the Range Road and Township Road grid pattern. In Parkland County, where it is possible, even house numbers are located on the north and west side of the road and odd numbers are on the east and south side.

Parkland County civic addresses are assigned in accordance with Administrative Directive A-PD01.

Urban Addressing

Once the street names are approved by the Addressing Authority, house numbers are assigned for each lot. For commercial/industrial properties the address is based on what road the main access to the property is located on.

Rural Addressing

Rural addresses are based on primary access locations along Township Roads, Range Roads and Highways. Each mile of road is divided into 16 address intervals of approximately 100 metres in length, creating 32 address intervals (16 on each side). Address intervals increase from south to north and east to west. A rural address number consisting of four or five digits is assigned to each address interval. In the address 1106 Twp Rd 512, the second part of the address (Twp Rd 512) denotes the road upon which the lot accesses. The first part of the address (1106) denotes that the property is located east of Range Road 11, and that it is unit 06 of the 32 unit grid.

For named subdivisions, the most southern or most easterly entrance to the subdivision defines the rural address for the whole subdivision. House numbers are individually assigned to each lot.  Any road names within the subdivision are put up by the developer for navigation purposes only and do not serve any purpose as far as addressing is concerned.

Do I have to post my civic address?

Yes! It is very important that civic addresses are posted in accordance with the Civic Addressing Bylaw correctly and are easily visible from the road. Posting addresses is for the safety of all residents so that fire, ambulance or police can find the property in case of emergency. It is the homeowner's responsibility to ensure their address remains visible (does not get overgrown by trees, shrubs, etc.).

• In urban areas the proper address shall be posted in a conspicuous place no higher than the first storey of a dwelling/business. Each address letter or number shall be a minimum of 100 mm (4 in).
• In rural areas the proper address shall be posted in a visible place on a sign adjacent to the driveway at property line. Each address letter or number shall be a minimum size of 150 mm (6 in).

How do I get a rural (green) civic address sign?

All signage for new subdivisions and new developments is paid for and by the landowner or developer. The County will supply rural signs for a set fee - sign fees can be found in our fee schedule. All maintenance and replacement costs are the responsibility of the landowner. To purchase a new or replacement sign, contact us at 780-968-8888. 

Can I get my postal code from Parkland County?

Canada Post assigns all postal codes. Parkland County is unable to provide you with them. To ensure you receive the correct postal code for your property you are encouraged to contact Canada Post directly. Phone 1-900-565-2633 or visit www.canadapost.ca where you can input your address to find out your current postal code. You will need your current civic address for Canada Post to determine your postal code.