Planning & Development

planning.development@laclabichecounty.com
T: 780-623-1747

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Guides for Developers

• Development Information Package 
• Rezoning Information Package
• Subdivision Information Package
• Application for New Approach Construction (to be used for new development and new subdivisions only)

The County’s Land Use Bylaw spells out what kind of development can be done in the County. It sets out rules for agriculture, residential and rural subdivisions, business and industrial development, and rezoning. Policies, planning documents like General Municipal Servicing Standards and maps, permits, certificates and inspections ensure rules and regulations are clear and enforced. It is strongly recommended people read our Development Information Package before making a development application.

Safety Code Permits

In addition to development approval from the County, safety code permits are also required. These permits ensure that your construction is done in accordance with provincial safety codes and the Safety Codes Act.

Safety code permits are required for all new construction, along with new gas, electrical, plumbing and private sewage disposal system (PSDS) installations. Please be advised that when you make structural changes to an existing building or to any previously installed electrical, gas, plumbing or PSDS systems, these changes also require permits.

Applications for safety code permits and inspections can be submitted online directly through our safety codes service provider, The Inspections Group Inc.

Commercial Developments

Commercial developments are subject to different requirements such as Schedules of Professional Involvement. County planning bylaws and policies commercial developers should be aware of the rescinded Off-site Levies and Access Approach regulations. Copies of the Municipal Development Plan and Area Structure Plans are available upon request.

Subdivision & Rezoning

Before making a rezoning application or subdivision application, please read the County’s Rezoning Information Package or the Subdivision Information Package. Anyone who wants to subdivide or rezone a property must meet the County’s public consultation requirements. Anyone needing more time to meet subdivision approval conditions can fill out and submit a Subdivision Extension request.

Subdivision & Development Appeals

The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board is a quasi-judicial board that hears appeals from people who disagree with a development or subdivision decision made by the County’s Municipal Planning Commission. The Board may uphold or reverse the Commission’s decision or change the conditions of approval. The Subdivision & Development Appeal Board is independent of the Commission and the planning and development department. Email Legislative Services or call 780-623-6806 for more information.  

County Land Sales

From time to time land owned by the County becomes surplus. County land sales policy and procedures ensure it is a fair and transparent process.

Rural Residents Signs

People wanting to post a rural address sign must follow County rural residential address guidelines.

Fees

• Planning & Development Service Fees
  
• Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Electrical Fee Schedule
• Gas Fee Schedule
• Plumbing Fee Schedule

Maps

The County has south/central and north/east Lac La Biche County ownership maps and Lac La Biche and Plamondon town address maps for sale at County’s main office for a nominal fee.