Applications for Permits Online

Are you building on or developing your property?
What you need to know!

Permits must be obtained prior to starting any development or building.
Check with the County Office to confirm if you require permits.

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Development Permit Application

Building Permit

Gas Permit

Electrical Permit

Plumbing Permit

Private Sewage Permit

Detached Garage/Accessory Building Form

Additions Form

Manufactured/Mobile Home Form

Wood Burning Stove Form

Deck Construction

Step 1: Development Permit

Almost all development in the County requires a development permit.

Development that does not require a permit is listed in:
- Section 4.2 (No Development Permit Required) of the Land Use Bylaw 11/11
- "Exempt" uses in the districts
All other development requires a development permit.

"Permitted Uses" are uses or development that are approved, with or without conditions.

"Discretionary Uses" are uses or development that may be applied for, however may not receive approval.

- All development (exempt, permitted or discretionary) should meet the site/setback regulations of the district they are in.
- Any development (including exempt and permitted uses) that does not meet site/setback regulations will be considered a discretionary use.

Development Permit Approval Timelines:

Discretionary Uses:
- May take up to 40 days
- Approved by the Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) or the Administrative Subdivision and Development Approving Authority (ASDAA)
- Once approved, the decisions are advertised in two consecutive issues of the Mountain View Gazette for an appeal period; persons affected by the decision may appeal.

Permitted Uses:
- Usually issued in less than 40 days
- Approved by a Development Officer
- Does not require advertising and can only be appealed by the applicant and/or landowners.

Once the development permit is issued it is important that you review the conditions of your permit. The building permit can now be processed.

For more information call 403-335-3311 Ext 209.

Step 2: Building Permit

Building Permits are required for:
- new buildings over 10 sq m (108 sq ft);
- additions;
- renovations;
- alterations (enlarging windows, moving walls, etc.);
- relocation of structures;
- demolitions; or
- the change of use in an existing building
Building permits are not required for minor work such as painting, re-roofing, re-siding or building decks less than 24 inches in height.

Accessory buildings for agricultural purposes may not require a building permit. Check with the County Office to confirm if you require a permit.

Once a completed Building Permit Application is received, the building plans are review by a safety codes officer and the permit is issued. You will be required to contact the safety codes officer for all inspection(s).

For more clarification call 403-335-3311 Ext 175.

Step 3: Additional Permits (Gas, Electrical, Plumbing, Private Septic Systems)

Permits for all your gas, electrical, plumbing, building and development needs are now available at the County Office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (excepting holidays).

A representative from Superior Safety Codes Inc. is available every Monday (9 a.m. to 12 noon) and Thursday (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) to answer your permitting questions.

For more clarification call 403-335-3311 Ext 175.

Terms and Conditions

• All applications must be completed in their entirety.
• Please put "n/a" in spaces which are not applicable to the application.
• All applicant and landowner signatures within the file must be original signatures.
• If a corporation owns the parcel, the authorization must be signed by an authorized officer and witnessed.
• A legible site sketch or Real Property Report must be submitted with applications.
• A current copy (obtained within 30 days of application) of the Certificate of Title must be submitted. These can be obtained from you local registry office.
• Fees must be submitted with application.Please refer to Schedue C, D and E the fee schedule.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the County Planning Department at 335-3311 ext. 209 or 175.

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