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A Development Permit is required for most new construction and
major acts of renovation or structural changes to existing
buildings. A permit may also be required for a change of use to
land or buildings.
The following are some of the types of construction that DO
NOT need a Development Permit IF they comply with all
the rules of the Land Use Bylaw:
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fences, walls, gates, driveways, decks, sheds under 100 square
feet in size,
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maintenance or repairs to a building, and
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some changes of use (e.g. Retail to Retail).
If a Development Permit is required, a
Development Application is made to the Development Officer with copies of
plans and other such information as required and the appropriate
fee.
The Development Application will be evaluated based on whether
it meets the
Land Use Bylaw requirements and what possible negative impact
there might be on the neighbours. Applications for permitted
uses that comply with the bylaw can be approved with or without
conditions. Applications for discretionary uses or those that do
not comply with the bylaw may be considered by the Municipal
Planning Commission. The Municipal Planning Commission meets
once per month. These applications can be approved, approved
with conditions, or refused. Contact the Planning and
Development Officer for application deadlines and further
information.
Development Permits do not become effective until the 14-day
appeal period from notification has expired or until approved on
appeal by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
"Notification" refers to the advertisement displayed in the local
newspaper for approved applications and/or the notice of decision
received by the applicant once a decision has been made with
regard to the application.
An appeal may be launched by the applicant or by any other
affected persons by filing a notice of appeal to the Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board. Notifications must be made in
writing and contain reasons for the appeal and be accompanied by
the appropriate fee. Appeal board decisions may be appealed to
the Court of Appeal on a point of law or jurisdiction.
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What type of work requires a permit?
The Safety Codes Act requires that all contractors and
homeowners in Alberta obtain permits prior to commencing work on
buildings covered by the Alberta Building Code, the Canadian
Electrical Code, the Alberta Gas Code, the Alberta Plumbing
Code, or prior to operating a boiler or a pressure vessel.
What are the Benefits of Obtaining a
Permit?
The major benefits of obtaining a permit are knowing that
the installation will conform to construction and safety
standards that have been accepted under the Safety Codes Act,
and that inspection(s) will be provided by certified Safety
Codes Officers.
Where can I get a permit?
Permits and inspection services for Nanton are available
through the M.D. of Foothills. For further information, please
contact:
Ken McKay, Inspections Manager
M.D. of Foothills
309-A Macleod Trail
Box 5605
High River, Alberta
T1V 1M7
Phone (403) 652-2341
Fax (403) 652-7880
safetycodes@mdfoothills.com
A
Compliance Certificate is usually required by lending
agencies and/or lawyers in the sale of property and/or mortgage
approval in order to protect their clients' investments.
Standard real estate purchase contracts often require the vendor
to obtain the Certificate. A Compliance Certificate is not a
legislative requirement, it is a service provided by the Town of
Nanton for a fee. The Town does not require you to get a
Compliance Certificate.
A Certificate of Compliance is a confirmation from the Town
of Nanton that the location of the building(s) and other
improvements shown on a Real Property Report comply with the
requirements of the current Land Use Bylaw.
A Certificate Respecting Compliance indicates that the
buildings or improvements on the property do not meet all of the
requirements of the Land Use Bylaw. However, they may be
acceptable to the Town because they are either legally
non-conforming in accordance with the Municipal Government Act,
there is a registered Encroachment Agreement on title, or there
has been a variance granted from the Town with respect to the
non-conformity.
Encroachments of buildings or improvements onto Town-controlled
properties will require that the owner of the land enter into an
Encroachment Agreement with the Town prior to receiving a
Certificate.
If
the location of the buildings or improvements are within the lot
boundaries but do not meet the requirements of the Land Use
Bylaw, it may be necessary to apply for a Development Permit to
request a variance.
The
Town’s policy on
Compliance Certificates outlines the procedure staff must
follow when dealing with compliance certificate requests.
Alberta Land Surveyor’s Association
Suite 2501
10004-104 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0K1
Telephone: (780) 429-8805
Toll Free: 1-800-665-2572
Fax: (780) 429-3374
Web site:
www.alsa.ab.ca
E-mail:
info@alsa.ab.ca
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The Town of Nanton’s Land Use Bylaw requires a sign permit
from the Planning and Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission for most types of signs.
A sign means any visual medium, including its structure and
other component parts, illuminated or not illuminated, which is
used or capable of being used on a permanent basis, to identify
or convey information, or to advertise or attract attention to a
product, service, place, activity, person, institution or
business. In general, signs shall include banners,
placards, and painted messages, but not notional flags, interior
window displays of merchandise, or signs painted on or attached
to a motor vehicle intended for use on a public roadway.
Signs that DO NOT require a sign permit, provided they
are adequately maintained, include:
One temporary, on-site freestanding or fascia sign which does
not exceed one square metre (10 sq. ft.) in area, nor one metre
(3.3 ft.) in height, and is intended for:
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advertising the sale or lease of a
dwelling unity, or property for which a Development Permit
has been issued for the development on the said property; or
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identifying a construction or
demolition project for which a Development Permit has been
issued for such a project; or
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identifying a political campaign: such
a sign may be displayed for thirty (30) days prior to an
election or referendum and must be removed within seven (7)
days following the election, referendum or plebiscite; or
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advertising a campaign or drive which
has been approved by Council: such a sign may be posted for
a maximum period of fourteen (14) days.
Signs in the Retail/General Commercial areas of Nanton must
consider the Town's Downtown Mainstreet Programme Guidelines.
If a sign permit is required, a development application is made to the
Planning and Development Officer, with copies of plans and other
pertinent information as well as the appropriate fee.
Application requirements may include:
One (1) set of plans, preferably drawn to scale or fully
dimensioned, on letter or tabloid (11" X 17") size paper,
showing:
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Legal Description of the site and north
arrow;
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Dimensions of the site;
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Elevation views;
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The height, dimensions and relationship
to property lines of all existing and proposed buildings,
structure and signs;
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Sign details, colours, lettering style
and font;
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Proposed lighting for signs, if any.
Generally, no more than three signs, up to a maximum area of 14
m2 (150 sq. ft.), are allowed per location. For
specific sign type (i.e. canopy, wall, projecting, freestanding
etc.) restrictions, consult Schedule 11 of the
Land Use Bylaw or contact the
Planning and Development Officer.
Sign Applications are processed similarly to development
applications, and may be decided upon by the Planning and
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, as
required. Decisions on sign applications may also be appealed
to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
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All land within the Town of Nanton is divided into land use
districts per the
Land
Use District Map. Land use districts are commonly
referred to as zoning. They consist of:
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R1 |
Residential |
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R2 |
Duplex Residential |
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R3 |
Multiple Residential |
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R4 |
Manufactured Home Residential |
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C1 |
Retail/General Commercial |
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C2 |
Highway Commercial |
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P |
Public |
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I |
Industrial |
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I2 |
Light Industrial |
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RY |
Railway |
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A/T |
Agricultural/Transitional |
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DC |
Direct Control |
The Land Use Bylaw specifically defines the permitted and
discretionary uses for each district. If a use is not listed as
permitted or discretionary, or cannot be considered as similar
in nature to a use listed, it is prohibited.
Therefore, in order to apply for development on a parcel that is
not zoned for the proposed use, a Land Use Bylaw amendment must
be made to change its classification.
An applicant submits a development application requesting a
bylaw amendment to Council. An application charge is
applicable. The bylaw is prepared for first reading at the next
regular meeting or at a special meeting.
Council gives first reading to the bylaw amendment. Prior to
second reading, notice of the bylaw amendment must be published
at least once a week for two consecutive weeks in at least one
newspaper (Nanton News). Adjacent landowners must be notified
by mail.
Council then holds a public hearing. Second and third (final)
readings are given. The bylaw amendment is passed or defeated.
A development application can only be considered after third and
final reading of the bylaw amendment. However, details of the
Applicant’s proposed development should be discussed with the
Planning and Development Officer prior to applying for a land
use bylaw amendment to determine its compatibility with all
other plans, bylaws and policies within the Town.
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60. Development *** |
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1. |
Development Permits: |
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(a) |
Sheds, balconies, decks, porches &
verandas {greater than 9.3 m2 (100 sq.ft.) but less than
37 m2 (400sq.ft.) |
$50.00 |
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(b) |
Permitted Uses (without waivers) |
$100.00 |
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(c) |
Discretionary Uses |
$100.00 |
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(d) |
Permitted or Discretionary Uses
with waivers |
$200.00 |
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(e) |
Sign Permits |
$50.00 |
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2. |
Land Use & Municipal Development
Plan Amendments |
$500.00 |
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3. |
Request to convene a Special
Meeting of Council, Municipal Planning Commission or the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board |
$400.00 |
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4. |
Request for a Certificate of
Compliance |
$50.00 |
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5. |
Appeal to Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board |
$200.00 |
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6. |
Preparation of an Encroachment or
Amending Utility Easement Agreement – per agreement |
$150.00 |
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7. |
Preparation of a Servicing
Agreement for either Subdivision (no more than 3 lots)
or Development Agreement – per agreement |
$300.00 |
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8. |
Preparation of a Development
Agreement for Subdivision of 4 or more lots, which
includes an Engineering Drawing review, per agreement |
$2000.00 |
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Commencing development without an
approved development permit. |
$200.00 |
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10. |
Performance Security Deposits: |
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(a) |
Dwellings (Single Family) |
$1000.00 |
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(b) |
Residential exterior renovations
and additions (when structural alterations are proposed)
and accessory buildings over 250 sq.ft. and *balconies,
*decks, *porches & *verandas (*require building
permits). |
$500.00 |
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(c) |
Industrial and Commercial
intensification of use (Exterior renovations,
landscaping, parking, screening) |
$1500.00 |
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(d) |
Multi-family, Industrial and
Commercial (new construction) |
$2500.00 |
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(e) |
Move in Buildings or Move out
Buildings (to cover any damage to street, sidewalks,
curbs) |
$5000.00 |
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(f) |
Building demolition using cartage &
heavy equipment (to cover any damage to streets,
sidewalks, curbs) |
$5000.00 |
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Note: Deposits are refunded when
Development Completion Certificates are issued. |
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