Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Town of Stony Plain Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is a quasi-judicial board established in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and the Town of Stony Plain SDAB Bylaw.
The SDAB hears appeals regarding decisions made by the Town of Stony Plain subdivision and development authorities and renders decisions based on the evidence presented at a hearing.
The SDAB is independent from the Town of Stony Plain Planning Department as is comprised of Town residents and one member of Council. The SDAB makes decisions in an impartial manner and applies the principals of natural justice and procedural fairness, which includes but is not limited to: the right to a public hearing; a duty to be fair; the right for all affected parties to be heard and the right to legal counsel.
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You can submit an appeal for:
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Who can file an appeal and what are the steps? | ||||||||||||
You can appeal a development authority's decision if:
You can appeal the subdivision authority's decision if:
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Before filing an appeal | ||||||||||||
Before filing an appeal:
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Getting started | ||||||||||||
SDAB Clerk will not act as an agent, counsel or advocate to any party, nor will they offer an opinion on the merit or lack of merit of any appeal. Information provided by the SDAB Clerk is for your assistance only, it cannot be construed as legal advice nor will it assure you of a favourable decision. |
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Filing an appeal | ||||||||||||
To appeal a decision:
All documents and evidence must be submitted 7 days before the hearing to be included in the agenda package to the Board. The SDAB may accept evidence after the deadline at their discretion. All information submitted will be made available to the public on our website. |
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Appeal fees | ||||||||||||
The appropriate appeal fee must accompany your appeal or it is considered incomplete and will not be processed. Appeal fees can be paid by cheque payable to Town of Stony Plain. Appeal fees can also be paid in person by using Visa, MasterCard, debit or cash at the Town Office, 4905 51 Ave, Stony Plain, Alberta. |
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After a hearing |
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Board deliberations Once the SDAB has heard from all parties concerning the appeal, the Board will deliberate in private the outcome of the appeal. Board decision issued Once the hearing has concluded, the Board must present its decision and reasons in writing within 15 days. The Board's decision is not final until it is signed and issued. |
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Decisions |
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Upcoming SDAB hearing dates can be found on the Council Calendar.