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Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124, Alberta
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# Applying for a Development Permit
Development permits and approvals need to be obtained for new construction, renovations, or changes to how a building or land is being used. Examples of projects or activities requiring a development permit include:
* Construction, replacement, relocation or demolition of a building
* Changes to the land by grading, excavating or stockpiling
* Operation of a business
* Changes to the intensity of use of land for a building
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### Dwelling
When preparing a development permit application for a dwelling, the following documents should be ready before you apply:
* A detailed site plan showing the development location (include setback distances from all lot lines), existing buildings, the location of the public road, and hard surfaces such as paved parking areas. (link to sample site plans)
* Building plans (new build), and/or picture of the dwelling if you are moving an existing dwelling to the lot
* A roadside development permit if your lot is within the highway setback distance of 300 m from a highway or 800 m from a municipal road/highway intersection
You can apply for a development permit without the documents above but be prepared to submit them later as the application will not be processed until all documents and the payment is in place.
Dwelling (Fillable)
## Commercial and Industrial Uses
When preparing an application for a home-based business, industrial or commercial use the following documents should be ready before you apply:
* A detailed site plan showing the development location if it includes anything tangible like heavy truck storage or accessory building where the use is to happen (include setback distances from all lot lines), existing buildings, the location of the public road, and hard surfaces such as paved parking areas. (link to sample site plans)
* Building plans (new build), picture of the accessory building if you are using an existing building for the use.
* A roadside development permit if your lot is within the highway setback distance of 300 m from a highway or 800 m from a municipal road/highway intersection.
You can apply for a development permit without the documents above but be prepared to submit them later as the application will not be processed until all documents and the payment is in place.
Tab: Development Permit Application - Commercial and Industrial Uses (fillable pdf) and link to online application form
Commercial and Industrial
## Accessory Building
If this accessory building is for a use that has not yet been approved, please use the application form for commercial and industrial uses. For all other accessory buildings, the following documents should be ready before you apply:
* A detailed site plan showing the development location (include setback distances from all lot lines), existing buildings, the location of the public road, and hard surfaces such as paved parking areas. (link to sample site plans)
* Building plans (new build), picture of the accessory building if you are moving an existing accessory building to the lot.
* A roadside development permit if your lot is within the highway setback distance of 300 m from a highway or 800 m from a municipal road/highway intersection.
You can apply for a development permit without the documents above but be prepared to submit them later as the application will not be processed until all documents and the payment is in place.
Accessory Building
## Development Permit Basics
Development Permits are needed if you plan to: construct a building; replace a building; relocate or demolish a building; change the land by grading, excavating or stockpiling; operate a business; or otherwise change the intensity of the intensity of use of land for a building.
MD staff must review the application to ensure it complies with the *Land Use Bylaw*. This document outlines the types of development allowed in each land use district and the rules and regulations governing those uses. In some cases, applicants may have to apply for a redesignation prior to making a development permit application.
We recommend the following steps when preparing your application:
1. Determine what you want to build and verify that your land use zoning / district allows that development
2. Draw a site plan
3. Apply for a development permit
4. Start the development within twelve months of the date of the development permit approval
5. Complete the development within three years of the approval
## Subdivision & Development Appeals
Anyone who claims to be affected by a development and who wishes to lodge an appeal against any of the conditionally-approved developments must do so in writing to the Secretary of the Subdivision & Development Appeal Authority on or before the dates as noted in each notice.
### Any person claiming to be affected by a development permit may file an appeal.
### Appealing a Development Permit
Any person claiming to be affected by a development permit may file an appeal. You can appeal a pending development permit in the event that:
* The development permit is refused
* The development permit is issued subject to conditions
* A decision has not been made within 40 days
### Other Requirements
You may also need a safety code permit for your construction project. Please contact the Alberta Safety Code Authority (ASCA) or visit the Safety Codes Council website.
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## Safety Code Permits and Inspection Services
Permits are available through agencies who provide inspection services on behalf of the Alberta Safety Codes Authority (ASCA). Below is a list of accredited agencies that provide safety codes permitting and inspection services for the MD.
**The Inspections Group Inc.**
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Email The Inspections Group
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**Superior Safety Codes Inc.**
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Email Superior Safety Codes
Call Superior Safety Codes
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**IJD Inspections Ltd.**
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Email IJD Inspections
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## Meetings & Public Hearings
View the MD's calendar of conditional development activities in the Lesser Slave River region.
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