The development process is governed by the Municipal Government Act and the Subdivision and Development Regulation. A development permit is written approval from Lac La Biche County, indicating that a proposed development follows the rules of the Land Use Bylaw (LUB). Development permits are required for new buildings, making building alterations, changing the use of existing buildings, home occupations (home-based businesses) and temporary building structures.
When you submit a development permit application to Lac La Biche County, a Development Officer reviews it and determines whether or not the application complies with the LUB. The Development Officer also checks details like building locations, parking, landscaping and building appearances.