Unless exempted by the Land Use Bylaw or other legislation, all developments within the M.D. of Peace No. 135 require a development permit. A development permit provides legal authorization for a development; having it protects the property owner or renter/lessee against future legal or transactional issues. Development permits must be obtained prior to undertaking a development. The process of applying for a development permit, including all the documents required, is detailed in the brochure below. Applicants for a development permit are advised to read the guidelines prior to completing an application.
Depending on the nature of the proposed development, applicants may require additional permits/ licenses from the M.D. or external organizations before commencing or operating their development. Permits/licenses from external agencies may include building, fire, mechanical/electrical, plumbing and gas permits from an accredited Safety Codes Agency and/or license from a federal or provincial agency (e.g., Cannabis Store License from AGLC to operate a cannabis retail facility). Click on the link below for the current approved Safety Codes agencies:
Permitting Agencies for M.D. of Peace No.135
In addition to permits/licenses, inspections may also be conducted by the M.D. of Peace Municipal Office, provincial authorities or external agencies to verify that the completed development complies with applicable legislation, standards or conditions of the approved permit or license. These inspections may include fire, safety codes and health inspections.