Development

Getting Started:

A development permit may be required for number of different things and there are many aspects that impact your proposed development.  It is our role to advise you of these matters. If you are planning to apply for a development permit in the County it will be helpful to review the Land Use Bylaw and contact us for more information.

View the Flow Chart to review the permit process.

Pre-Application Meeting:

Contact the Development Officer to request a meeting.   Following your a meeting will be booked with a minimum of two (2) days notice. 

During this meeting they will ensure all necessary forms are filled out.  Forms can be filled out prior to the pre-application meeting.  Forms and checklist you will need can be found below under the Development Permit Forms. 

The proposed development must be started within twelve (12) months of the date of the Development Permit, and has to be completed within two (2) years of the date of issuance.  A one (1) year extension may be granted.

Other Permits:

Visit the Safety Code Permit section below to apply for the appropriate forms with the agency of your choice.

Other Considerations are: 

• if developing near, or impacting a waterbody
• if developing within a certain distance of a Provincial Highway
• if developing on a designated Historic Resource Value area
• if impacting fish bearing waters

Final Steps: 

If any Safety Codes permits are required for a development, then an Occupancy Permit will also be required.  An Occupancy Permit is the final permit needed prior to an applicant “occupying” the building.  

For further information on the development process, please visit the FAQ page under the Planning and Community Services heading or contact our Planning and Community Services Department.

There are a number of possible Development Permit Applications, depending on the project you are undertaking.

It is the landowner’s responsibility to comply with the provincial Safety Codes Act for new construction, additions or renovations, electrical, gas, plumbing and private sewage disposal systems by obtaining a Safety Codes permit.

The County is accredited to administer the Safety Codes Act and has contracted Superior Safety Codes Inc. and the Inspections Group Inc. as its agents.  Applicants are encouraged to use the agency of their choice for the duration of the project.

SUPERIOR SAFETY CODES INC. PERMIT INFORMATION PACKAGE
Superior Safety Codes Inc. www.superiorsafetycodes.com    Ph: 780-870-9020

THE INSPECTIONS GROUP INC. PERMIT INFORMATION PACKAGE
The Inspections Group Inc. www.inspectionsgroup.com     Ph: 1-866-554-5048

The County of Vermilion River passed Bylaw 12-04 on July 24, 2012.  The Off-Site Levy Bylaw effectively sets an approved value on a per acre/hectare basis, within a specified area, for capital infrastructure upgrades required due to development.  In order to move forward in a responsible manner and facilitate development, the necessary upgrades to both arterial road networks and drainage utility systems have been included in Bylaw 12-04.

Bylaw 12-04: Approved July 24, 2012

The County of Vermilion River approved Policy AD022 on July 24, 2012.  This policy outlines the necessary policies pertaining to Off-Site Levies in the County. For information concerning exemptions, thresholds and deferments, please see Policy AD022.

Policy AD022: Approved July 24, 2012

LAND SUBDIVISIONS

The County of Vermilion River currently contracts Municipal Planning Services (MPS) as the Subdivision Authority for the County. County Planning and Community Services staff is capable of assisting you with general inquiries but please be advised that all applications are submitted to the MPS office in Edmonton for final decision.

At the start of your project:

Subdivision Requirements Summary Sheet
SUBDIVISION INFO SHEET
APPLICATION FORM
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL FORM
ABANDONED WELLS FORM - No Wells  

ABANDONED WELLS FORM - Yes, I have 
TELL US ABOUT YOUR SEWAGE SYSTEM
LANDOWNER LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION

FEE SCHEDULE

LIST OF SURVEYORS

During your project:

ACCESS APPROACH APPLICATION   
SEPTIC SYSTEM PACKAGE 

If doing multiple lots, you will want to review the information on Area Structure Plans below, which has several of our County approved plans.

Click here to go to Municipal Planning Services (MPS) website for further details.

Public Notices

AREA STRUCTURE PLANS

Area Structure Plans (ASP's) are statutory tools that provide the planning framework for the development of lands for commercial, industrial, and residential purposes.  They ensure that development is conducted in a manner that is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the County.  ASP's are prepared in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, Subdivision and Development Regulation, and the County's Municipal Development Plan.

• Area Structure Plans are required prior to approval of a subdivision which would create more than four (4) parcels out of a quarter section.  Some examples are: multi-lot residential subdivisions, multi-lot commercial/industrial subdivisions, if you already live on a quarter section with 4 parcels out, and wish to subdivide an additional parcel
• At the discretion of the Development Authority, a Development Concept Plan or Outline Plan may be accepted if the total development area is under 8.08 ha (20.0 acres) in area otherwise indicated in an applicable statutory plan.
• refer to the most current Fee Bylaw for details on costs
• ASP Application Form

Robinwood Residential Area Structure Plan Project

Area Structure Plan Document - Draft 

ADOPTED ASP's (approved by Council)

R'Ohan
Reklaw
Devonia Lake West Central
Grasslands
Marwayne
Central Urban Expansion
South Urban Expansion
North Urban Expansion
North Urban Expansion - Schedule 1
Mill Creek
Aberdeen
Reinhart Business Park
North 41 Gateway
Crossroads
Crossroads (Amended)
Grasslands
Devonia Business Park
Robinwood Acres Lot 2
NW-10-40-1 W4M
County Energy Park
Robinwood Acres 2014

MORE INFORMATION

Traffic Impact Assessment Guidelines Package

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Site Development Plans (SDP's) are non-statutory documents that provide specific direction on how an area is to develop, identifying the specific mix and density of land uses, utility services, as well as layout of streets, blocks and lots needed to create a well-designed and successful community, business, commercial or industrial area. 

Read the Overview of the Process here

SDP Application Form

ADOPTED SDP's 

Rau SDP

Holtby Site Development Plan