Applications, Licences and Permits
Please note that to reduce and respond to risks from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Town Stony Plain has implemented changes to our customer service process for permits or inspections. Effective August 31, the Town Office will re-open to the public. We are asking that all Planning, Development and Engineering requests continue to be emailed, or placed in the mail drop box just outside the front doors of the Town Office. Mail and couriers will be accepted. Town staff will contact you via phone or email after receipt of your request and are only available in person by appointment.
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For information on address signage view our addressing brochure. |
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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. You can apply for several types of licences:
For more information, visit our business licence section. Information on business license fees can be found in our fees section. |
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Building permit |
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You need a building permit for:
Additional applications may be required to accompany your building permit application:
Refer to our development and building permit checklist to ensure you are submitting a complete application. Apply for a permitYou can apply for a building 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.
For more information on permits, visit our development and building permits section. |
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Cannabis |
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For more information on cannabis retail sales, use our cannabis retail sales development permit application checklist. |
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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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Development permits |
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You can apply for a development permit at Town Hall. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Refer to our development and building permit checklist to ensure you are submitting a complete application. Contact our planning department for more information or visit our development and building permits section. A right of entry authorization form may be required to apply for your development permit, contact the Planning Department to find out. |
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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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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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Landowner consent |
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You can obtain a landowner consent form at Town Hall. |
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Land Use Bylaw amendments (redistricting) |
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Download our application to amend the land use bylaw. |
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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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Moving and demolition permit |
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If you are moving or demolishing a home in Stony Plain a moving and demolition permit is required. |
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Permit statistics |
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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 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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Pre-application review | ||
The pre-application process determines if a proposed land development is fairly straight forward or if a pre-application review is necessary prior to the submission of a formal application. Complete the pre-application review form to learn more. | ||
RV parking | ||
Below is a summary of the regulations in regards to parking RV’s on your property:
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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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 development 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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Statutory plans | ||
Download our application to amend an area structure plan. For other types of statutory plans please contact the Planning and Infrastructure Department. | ||
Storage containers | ||
The Land Use Bylaw regulates placement of shipping containers on private property. Shipping containers are only permitted in a residential or commercial district on a temporary basis, and are subject to the following regulations:
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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Subdivisions | ||
Download our subdivision application form. For subdivision condominium conversions download our subdivision application for condominium conversions form. For endorsement extensions download our subdivision endorsement extension application form. For extension agreements download our time extension agreement for a subdivision application. |