The Development Permit is a document issued by the Town that
authorizes the construction of a development and
includes the plans and applicable conditions of
approval. The approval process guides ‘what’ goes
‘where’ on a property. New construction, signs, and
‘change of intensity of use’ (e.g. house to duplex, or
new business location) usually require a permit, though
there are exceptions. A number of things don't require a
permit but must still meet Land Use Bylaw requirements
for things such as setback from property line, height
restrictions, visibility, and site coverage. Refer to the
Land Use Bylaw for more information.
A building permit is a document issued by the Town's
Safety Codes Officer (formerly Building Inspector) that
authorizes construction. Building inspection is a legal
requirement of the Safety Codes Act, ensuring that the
construction meets the requirements of the Alberta
Building Code and is as per the specifications outlined
in the building permit application.
Development Permits
Q: When do I need to obtain a Development Permit?
A:
The following will require you to obtain a Permit
(source: MGArsa2000 Chapter M-26):
(1) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of
either of them,
(2) a building or an addition to or replacement or
repair of a building and the construction or placing of
any of them on, in, over or under land,
(3) a change of use of land or a building or an act done
in relation to land or a building that results in or is
likely to result in a change in the use of the land or
building, or
(4) a change in the intensity of use of land or a
building or an act done in relation to land or a
building that results in or is likely to result in a
change in the intensity of use of the land or building;
EXCEPTING:
(1) The carrying out of works of maintenance or repair
to any building, if such works do not include structural
alterations or major works of renovation.
(2) The completion of a building which was lawfully
under construction at the date of the first publication
of the official notice required by section 606 of the
Act, provided that:
(a) the building is completed in accordance with the terms of
any permit granted by the Council or any board in
respect of it and subject to the conditions to which
that permit was granted; and
(b) the building, whether or not a permit was granted in
respect of it, is completed within a period of 12 months
from the date of the first publication of the official
notice.
(3) The
use of any building referred to in section 2 (above) for
the purpose of which construction was commenced.
(4) The erection or construction of buildings, works,
plant or machinery needed in connection with operations
for which a development permit has been issued, for the
period of those operations.
(5) The maintenance and repair of public works, services
and utilities carried out by or on behalf of federal,
provincial, municipal or public authorities on land
which is publicly owned or controlled.
PERMIT
COSTS
Q: How much does a Development Permit cost?
A:
The cost of the permit is determined by the estimated
project value. The fee structure based on the project
value is $5.00 for the first thousand and $1.00 for each
additional thousand dollars of estimated construction
value. A permit cost for a fence is $10.00. A
non-refundable fee of $50.00 shall accompany every
application to the Municipal Planning Commission for
discretionary applications.
HOME
OCCUPATIONS
Q: How do I get licensed as a Home Occupation?
A:
Fill out the application and submit to the Town Office.
Once the application has been received, a letter will be
sent to all adjacent land owners to notify them of the
proposed development. The application, along with
comments collected from adjacent land owners will be
reviewed by the Municipal Planning Commission, which
will either approve, approve with conditions, or deny
the application. If they choose to approve the
application, with or without conditions, an
advertisement will be placed in the local newspaper and
on the Town website.
APPEALS
The general public will have
approximately 17 days to appeal the development. The
appeal must, at this point, include an appeal fee of
$300.00. The appeal may be made in writing to the Town
Office. If there are no objections to the development,
or if the appeals have been satisfactorily dealt with,
the development may go ahead. At which point you
purchase your Home Occupation Business License from the
Town Office for the annual fee of $100.00.
BUILDING PERMITS
Q. When do I need to apply for a Building Permit and how
much will it cost?
A.
The Town of Claresholm contracts Superior Safety Codes to process permit applications and to do the
required inspections. Building permit applications can
be picked up at the Town Office. We will also courier
your application package to Superior Safety Codes
for processing. The fee structure is based on the
estimated project value and is as follows:
• $75
minimum (e.g. a permit for a project valued at $17,000.
would cost $75)
• $4 / $1,000 of project value (e.g. a permit for a
project valued at $75,000 would cost $300).
In addition to the permit fee illustrated above, payable to Superior Safety
Codes by credit card or cheque
there is a 3.5 % ($4.00 minimum) Safety Codes Council Levy
that will be included in the permit fee. For more
information, please contact Richard Pitsol, Superior Safety Codes staff member
for the area, Richard Pitsol, Cell 403-999-8552, Calgary
office at 1-888-717-2344 or Fax Richard direct at
403-345-4384. |
