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## Development Permits
Planning for a development can be exciting and it can also feel overwhelming if you are new to the application process.
Development is structured and orderly as all projects must conform to different land use policies, plans, and bylaws. The policies, plans, and bylaws ensure there are compatible development uses on the land. The planning hierarchy helps visualize this system.
## Planning Hierarchy, Bylaws & Plans
Planning Hierarchy
Land Use Bylaw
Municipal Development Plan
Intermunicipal Development Plan
## Development Permit Checklist and Application Forms
To begin any development, you must know your land use district. The land use district outlines permitted and discretionary uses. Your development must fit within the guidelines of the land use district. Simple development guides are available for each land use district and for common development projects. Reference these guides before your start your application. Learn more about how to apply.
Residential Development Guides
### Development Permit Guide
### Modular Home Permit Guide
### Accessory Structure Permit Guide
### Accessory Dwelling Units Permit Guide
### Home Occupation Permit Guide
### Deck Permit Guide
### Residential Fence Permit Brochure
### Sign Permit Guide
### Shipping Container Permit Guide
### Demolition Permit Guide
### TOB-D-13-26
### TOB-D-13-26
Non-residential Development Guides
### Development Permit Guide
### Accessory Structure Permit Guide
### Fence Permit Brochure
### Sign Permit Guide
### Demolition Permit Guide
### Shipping Container Permit Guide
Residential & Non-residential Statutory Plan Amendment Guides
### Redesignation Permit Guide
Residential Development Applications
### Residential Development Application
### MFH Residential Development Application
### Residential Accessory Building Development Application
### Residential Accessory Dwelling Units Application
### Residential Home Occupation Application
### Residential Deck Development Application
### Residential Fence Development Application
### Residential Sign Permit Application
### Residential Shipping Container Development Application
### Residential Building Removal Application
Non-residential Development Applications
### Non-Residential Development Permit
### Non-Residential Accessory Building Development Permit Application
### Non-Residential Fence Development Permit Application
### Non-Residential Sign Permit Application
### Non-Residential Building Removal Application
### Non-Residential Shipping Container Development Application
Residential & Non-residential Statutory Plan Amendment Applications
### Land Use Bylaw and Statutory Plan Amendment Form
## Discipline Permits
Obtaining a development permit is only one step in the process. There are several other permits associated with most projects. Standard permits include building, plumbing, gas, and electrical. These discipline permits must be obtained through Superior Safety Codes (where applicable to your development) after receiving a development permit from the town.
It is best to educate yourself on the Alberta Building Code as part of your project preplanning.
## Development Officer Jeremy Wickson
## [email protected]
## 403-641-3788
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## Planning Hierarchy
The Municipal Government Act identifies the hierarchy and relationship of statutory plans, so that each plan will be consistent with the plans above it and, in the event of an inconsistency, which provisions in what plan will prevail. Land use planning in Alberta must follow plans at both the provincial and municipal level of government. With the implementation of the Provincial Land Use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act, some planning decisions will be made at the regional level as well. Land use may also be subject to other federal and provincial regulations.
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## How to apply for a development permit
Whether you are applying for a Residential Development Permit or a Non- Residential Development Permit, you will need to follow the same process. Follow the steps below.
**Set up a meeting with the Town's development officer to review your proposed development. Bring a list of development related questions and a sketch of your proposed site plan (if available) to the meeting.**
Every development is unique. It is an essential part of the development process to discuss your proposed development with the development officer. Collaboratively, the development officer and applicant can address any potential development concerns before an application is submitted. Open communication at this phase will help expedite the application process.
**After your initial meeting with the Town's development officer, complete the development permit application. Submit the application along with the site plan(s) and permit fees to the Town's development officer.**
Be advised, after your initial meeting with the development officer, the officer will provide you, the applicant with a list of documents/plans that must be included with the development permit application. All development permit fees must be paid to the Town of Bassano before an application can be processed. Incomplete development permit applications will be rejected.
**Permitted Use Application**
Pending the development permit application is complete, the development officer will process the application. The development officer shall within 20 days of receiving an application determine whether the application is complete. If the application is complete, the applicant will receive a Notice of Completeness.
The Notice of Completeness means the application is being processed. If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a written notice of the deficiencies.
The development officer shall process all permitted use applications immediately following the submission of a **Notice of Completeness**.
The applicant will then receive a **Notice of Decision** regarding the application, stating the reason the application has been approved and an outline of any permit conditions. Residents of the Town of Bassano may appeal any **Notice of Decision** within 14 days of the notice being publicly listed. Development shall not commence until at least 21 days of the **Notice of Decision** being posted.
The applicant will receive a **Notice of Commencement** following the 21-day process. Upon receipt of the **Notice of Commencement**, the applicant may proceed with the development in accordance with the approved permit details.
Development permits are valid for 12 months from the date of approval.
**Discretionary Use Application**
Pending the development permit application is complete, the development officer will process the application.
The development officer shall within 20 days of receiving an application determine whether the application is complete. If the application is complete, the applicant will receive a Notice of Completeness. The Notice of Completeness means the application is being processed.
If the application is incomplete, the applicant will receive a written notice of the deficiencies.
All discretionary use applications are referred to the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) for consideration, MPC meetings are held once a month or as required. MPC meetings are public.
All discretionary use applications are referred out for public comment to landowners or other persons that may be affected by the development. Public comment regarding the proposed discretionary development shall be heard by the MPC at the meeting in which the application is being considered.
The MPC may approve a development permit with or without conditions, or it may refuse to approve the development permit, stating reasons.
The applicant will receive a Notice of Decision regarding the discretionary use application immediately following the MPC meeting, stating the reason the application has been approved/refused and an outline of any permit conditions. Residents of the Town may appeal any Notice of Decision within 14 days of the notice being publicly listed. Development shall not commence until at least 21 days of the Notice of Decision being posted.
The applicant will receive a Notice of Commencement following the 21-day process. Upon receipt of the Notice of Commencement, the applicant may proceed with the development in accordance with he approved permit details.
Development permits are valid for 12-months from the date of approval.
**Variance Applications**
Applicants seeking to apply for a variance shall follow the steps outlined in 3b above. Whether you are applying for a Residential Development Permit or a Non- Residential Development Permit, you will need to follow the same process.
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## Fire Restriction
## August 4, 2026
## FIRE BAN DEFINITIONS
* FIRE BAN IN EFFECT
## The Town of Bassano has an active FIRE BAN. A Fire Ban means no fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances.
* Fire Restriction
## The Town of Bassano has an active Fire Restriction. A Fire Restriction means no fires except for approved gas or propane cooking appliances, portable fire pits or campfires in designated fire sites within approved campgrounds.
* FIRE ADVISORY
## The Town of Bassano has an active Fire Advisory. A Fire Advisory means fires are allowed but public warning advising of extreme caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be upgraded to a Fire Restriction of Fire Ban if conditions do not approve. Always have water nearby and fully extinguish your fire.
* NO FIRE BAN
## The Town of Bassano has NO ACTIVE FIRE BAN.
# Fire Restriction