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# Development Permits
Development Permits are used by Planning and Development to ensure that any construction or land use changes in Saddle Hills County are safe and effective for the entire community.
The County's Land-Use Bylaw outlines the requirements for development in the County, and should be reviewed before undertaking any form of construction on your property to ensure that it meets the regulations. Undertaking construction work before receiving the required permits may result in time consuming reviews for both the landowner and the County, which could be easily avoided. Types of construction requiring permits include, but are not limited to, excavation, stockpiling, renovations, repairs, or changes in the purpose or intensity of land use.
Developments fall under many categories, including 'Permitted Use' or 'Discretionary Use'. Permitted Use means that the use is Permitted under the Land-Use Bylaw and can be approved by the Development Officer assuming all criteria is met. Discretionary Use means that the use needs to be considered by the Municipal Planning Commission before being approved.
Form A - Development Permit Application
Form A-1 - Sign Development Permit Application
Form A-2 - Home Based Business Development Permit Application
Form A-3 - Business Development Permit Application
Form A-4 - Development Permit Time Extension Application
Other Types of Development Permits
Saddle Hills County does not issue or require Business Permits, but all businesses, including home-based, do require a Development Permit.
Saddle Hills County is a non-accredited municipality in the disciplines of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Private Sewage Disposal Systems. These disciplines are legislated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and the Permit Regulation. To apply for Safety Codes Permits or learn about private sewage system requirements, please visit Municipal Affairs for a list of accredited agencies authorized to issue these permits in Saddle Hills County.
Resources:
ASCA permit fees, permit applications, and permit application guidelines- Safety Codes
List of agencies that provide safety codes permitting and inspections- Permits and Inspections
Safety Tips- This information can be helpful to permit applicants- Safety Tips-Safety Codes Council
If you have any questions about permitting in Saddle Hills County or would like help completing a permit application, please contact us at (780) 864-3760 or [email protected]
More Information:
Applications, Licences & Permits
Complete applications, licenses, and permits online with ease.
Bylaws and Policies
Planning and Development Policies and Bylaws
Land-Use Bylaw
Saddle Hills County's Land-Use Bylaw
Subdivisions
The Subdivision Process and Appeals
Contact Us
**Saddle Hills**
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
[email protected]
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