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# Land Use By-Law & Development Permits
## Planning Documents
The Province of Alberta has established a hierarchy of planning documents. The Town of Bow Island's planning documents must align with higher level documents and the Land Use Bylaw must be consistent with the Municipal Development Plan.
Municipal Government Act
South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
Municipal Development Plan
## Land Use Bylaw
The Land Use Bylaw establishes standards and uses for land within the Town. All development must conform to the bylaw.
Land Use Bylaw
## Development Permits
Applications for a Development Permit can be obtained at the Town Office or submitted online.
Payments may be made by cheque, online, or invoiced upon request. Click here for payment options.
Application Fees:
Permitted Use $75.00
Discretionary Use $125.00
Home Occupation $75.00
Sign Permit $75.00
Land Use Bylaw Change or rezoning $500.00
Click the following links to apply or choose from drop down menu on the left side of screen.
Development Permit
Home Occupation Permit
Sign Permit
Demolition Permit
Rezoning Application
## Town of Bow Island Safety Codes Permit Applications
Building/ electrical/ plumbing and gas permits can be submitted to Inspections Group.
Permit services are provided by **The Inspections group INC**
Contact The Inspections Group Inc anytime by emailing ***[email protected]*** or call ***587-787-4143***
Town of Bow Island Fee Schedule
Private Sewage Permit Application Fillable
Gas Permit Application Fillable
Building Permit Application Fillable
Electrical Permit Application Fillable
Plumbing Permit Application Fillable
## Subdivision Process and Applications
Please carefully review the Process for Applying to Subdivide. The application may be dropped off at the Town Office or emailed to [email protected].
The applicant is responsible for contacting a surveyor and completing required surveys.
Process for Applying to Subdivide
Application for Subdivision