Land Use Bylaw

The Land Use Bylaw is enforced through development compliance. Please direct questions or concerns to PULSE.

No, development permits are not required for fences. However, there are regulations surrounding the height of all fences, as well as regulations specific to corner lots. Refer to Land Use Bylaw 26/001 for the full regulations. 

For residential properties that are not on a corner lot:

• Urban Service Area: Fences may be up to 1.2m high in the front yard and up to 2.0m high in the side or rear yard.
• Rural Service Area: Fences may be up to 1.2m high in the front yard and up to 2.5m high in the side or rear yard.

Before you begin construction, please contact Alberta One Call for utility locates at 1-800-242-3447 and a surveyor to verify your property lines.

Yes, a development and building permits are generally required. However, a development permit is not needed if the accessory building (excluding sea-cans) is no larger than:

• 10.0sq m of gross floor area in the Urban Service Area.
• 20.0sq m of gross floor area in the Rural Service Area.

Yes. Find out more about business licensing.

The Land Use Bylaw allows for major and minor home businesses in specific areas. Check out business licensing or contact a Development Officer for more information.

Sea-cans are considered accessory buildings and are permitted in Industrial, Institutional, and Rural Residential Districts. A development permit and a building permit are required for a sea-can container development.