Planning and Development

Mission
This department oversees and manages day-to-day planning matters for the County, and assists with the responsibilities of the Development Authority pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. The department is also responsible for processing development applications and agreements, providing interpretation, explanation and guidance to members of the general public, developers and landowners, Administration, Council and related Boards and responsible for initiating changes, interpretation and enforcement of the Land Use Bylaw. 

Functions & Links

1. Area Structure Plans
2. Intermunicipal Development Plans
3. Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 1404)
   1.  Land Use Bylaw
   2. Land Use Bylaw Maps
4. Hamlet Growth Studies
5. Recently Approved Development Permits
   
6. Do I Need a Permit?
7. Get a Development Permit
8. Certificate of Compliance
9. Forms & Documents (Development & Building Permit Applications, Schedule of Fees)
   
10. Fees (effective February 1, 2018)
11. Building Permits
12. Amending A Bylaw
13. Business Licenses
14. Subdivision Application
15. Signs
16. Landscaping
17. Land Sales
    

Core Activities

This department is primarily responsible for the review and processing of rezoning, development and subdivision applications ensuring that development occurs in compliance with the Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan and Municipal Government Act.

Department staff provides the public and County Council with information and interpretation of regulations on planning, development and the subdivision of Land in the County.

If you would like more information regarding current planning and future land uses in the County, please contact:

Hilary Janzen, RPP, MCIP
Senior Planner