Applications, Licences and Permits
Does your project require a permit? Contact Planning and Development to find out!
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For information on address signage view our addressing brochure. |
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Agreements |
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Download our agreements application to enter into agreements with the Town related to your subdivision or development. |
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Business licence |
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Stony Plain has a Land Use Bylaw that determines what kinds of businesses are allowed in each area of our community. Before you sign a lease, check with Planning and Development to see if you can operate your business in the area you choose. We can help you through the process and make sure you have all the permits and inspections you need to start your business off on the right foot. For more information, visit our business licence page. |
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Development and building permit application |
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Development permits help to ensure the use of the land and location of buildings meet the regulations of the Town's Land Use Bylaw. Land uses are classified under each land use district as either permitted or discretionary. Building permits are required to help ensure the health and safety of residents and are regulated under the Safety Codes Act, Permit Regulations and the Alberta Building Code. Ensure one electronic copy of the site plan and all drawings (in a PDF format) are emailed to planning@stonyplain.com. We also required three large format paper copies of the site plan and all drawings (drawn to a satisfactory scale and dimensioned in metres). Ensure two paper copies of all required permit documentation accompany your application form. Paper size for both these documents must not exceed 11 x 17 inches. Step 1: Complete a permit application Step 2: Select the appropriate checklist. *Some checklists must be printed to accompany your permit application*
Step 3: If you are not the registered landowner, a landowner consent form must be submitted. Ensure all items listed on the permit checklist accompany your application. Incomplete applications will delay permit issuance. Typical processing time for development and building permits is 2-4 weeks. Upon receiving your issued permit, please review the conditions carefully. For a comprehensive list of permit FAQs, refer to our Additional Information Guide. If you are unsure whether or not your project requires a permit, contact the Planning and Infrastructure Department to find out 780-963-8598. |
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Cannabis |
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Cannabis retail sales requires a permit application. Refer to our change of use checklist for requirements. |
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Compliance reports |
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You can request a compliance report at Town Hall. For more information on compliance reports see our compliance report information package. |
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Electrical permit |
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You can apply for a electrical permit at Town Hall. As of January 1, 2021, the Town of Stony Plain has updated its Quality Management Plan. Upon receiving your issued permit, please review the conditions carefully for any changes that may have occurred.
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Environmental records search |
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Download our environmental records search request form to obtain current and historical environmental information for a specific property. |
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Fees |
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Visit our fees page for a full list of planning and development charges. |
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Fences |
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Read our fence brochure for more information. |
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Fire pits |
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Read our fire pit usage guide for more information. Burn permits are issued by the Fire Department. |
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Gas permit |
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You can apply for a gas permit at Town Hall. As of January 1, 2021, the Town of Stony Plain has updated its Quality Management Plan. Upon receiving your issued permit, please review the conditions carefully for any changes that may have occurred. |
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Land development inquiry |
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The Land Development Inquiry process is the first step for any land development project. Planning staff will respond with detailed information and next steps to help you complete your project. Whether you have a general question or are almost ready to make your application, submit a Land Development Inquiry to get started! |
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Landowner consent and right of entry |
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A landowner consent form is required to apply for permits if you are not the registered landowner on title. You may require a right of entry form to complete your application. |
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Lot grading |
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The Town of Stony Plain has a two stage approval process for lot grading. Rough grade approval is generally the responsibility of the homebuilder. Check to ensure your builder has obtained rough grade approval from the Town prior to proceeding with completing the final grade. Download our rough grade compliance checklist. Save the document to your desktop before filling it out. Four photos of the subject lot and rough grade certificate are required to deem your submission complete. Apply for final grade approval by contacting an Alberta Land Surveyor to survey your property and prepare a final grade certificate. The surveyor submits your certificate and your contact information to the Town of Stony Plain. Town Lot Grading Inspectors review your grading within 10 business days of receiving the certificate (workload and weather permitting). The lot grading inspection report and certificate are emailed and mailed following the inspection. Lot grading inspection fees for all final grading inspections have been pre-paid by the builder. |
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Naming |
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Stony Plain's Town Naming Policy provides a coordinated and consistent naming process and framework. Download our naming application if you want to assign a name to one or more of the following Town features:
If you would like to apply to have a name added to the Significant Names Registry, please download the Significant Names Registry Application. |
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Permit extension requests |
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Complete a permit extension request prior to permit expiry to keep your permit file active. There is a cost associated with the request and the Safety Codes Officer must sign-off on the approval. |
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Permit statistics |
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Visit our permit statistics page for quarterly and annual statistics. |
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Planning bylaws |
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Download our planning bylaw application to apply for:
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Plumbing permit and private sewage permit |
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You can apply for a plumbing permit at Town Hall. You can apply for a private sewage disposal permitat Town Hall. As of January 1, 2021, the Town of Stony Plain has updated its Quality Management Plan. Upon receiving your issued permit, please review the conditions carefully for any changes that may have occurred. |
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RV parking | ||||
RV Parking is regulated within the Land Use Bylaw:
A year round RV parking space requires development permit approval. Keep in mind, applications for a year round parking space must undergo review to determine if the proposed space meets the Land Use Bylaw regulations and does not guarantee an approval. Please refer to the RV Parking brochure or contact Planning & Development for more information. |
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Secondary suite questionnaire |
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A secondary suite questionnaire is required to apply for a secondary suite development permit. If you have any questions, please contact Planning & Development. |
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Security reduction and return | ||||
Applicants must complete a security reduction and return application for reduction or return of security held by the Town of Stony Plain. | ||||
Shipping containers | ||||
The Land Use Bylaw regulates placement of shipping containers (storage containers, sea cans) on private property. Shipping containers that don't require a permit are allowed in a residential or commercial district for less than 30 days, and are subject to the following regulations:
If you require a shipping container on your property for more than 30 days in a commercial or industrial district, please apply for a Development Permit. Do you require the shipping container on the street? You can apply for an intermodal container permit through Municipal Enforcement. The container can be placed on the front street in front of your property only for a period of up to 30 days. The time period permitted is at Enforcement’s discretion as it depends on the street parking availability in the residential area. Contact Municipal Enforcement to learn more. |
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Sign permits | ||||
The Town’s Land Use Bylaw regulates signs. Signs are regulated by Land Use District, sign type, copy area, height, number of signs, setbacks, location, etc. A development permit may be required for a sign. Please contact our planning department prior to purchasing signs for your business or event. You can apply for a sign permit at Town Hall. Signs without permits, signs placed on municipal property and signs that don’t meet the regulations may result in them being removed and impounded by the Town. Did you know that Alberta Transportation also requires sign permits for signs placed within 300 metres of a highway?
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Subdivision and endorsement | ||||
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Water meter permit request |
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A water meter permit request must be completed and submitted to our Utilities department for approval prior to booking an appointment. For more information on water meters, please visit our Water Meters page. |
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Zero lot line development |
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Read our zero lot line brochure for more information. |