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INSIDE: Developments 2 Safety Codes 3 Subdivisions 3 Property Boundaries 3 Webmap 4 Hamlet beautification Wanja Nordin Administrative Assistant Phone: 780-384-4130 [email protected] Rosemary Hoyland Development Officer Phone: 780-384-4102 [email protected] Flagstaff County 12435 TWP Road 442 PO Box 358 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 Webmap is a very useful mapping tool and it ’s available through the County webpage. Sign in as a guest, and you will be able to locate any parcel within the County, access measuring tools, view aerial photos of properes and much more. Webmap is available by clicking on the “I Want To” drop-down at the top of the County home page, scrolling down to “View”, and choosing “Maps”. Once there, you will see the link to “Webmap”. If you need help finding Webmap, please don’t hesitate to call us! www.flagstaff.ab.ca The Broken Window Theory is the concept that each problem that goes unaended in a given environment affects people’s atude toward that environment and leads to more problems. One broken window that remains unrepaired increases the likelihood that another window will be broken, resulng in more indifference in the neighbourhood. An area that is well-kept and clean conveys the message that that its residents take pride in their community, and raises the bar of expectaon for community members and visitors. To that end, Flagstaff County wants to work with hamlet residents to fix any “broken windows.” We recently partnered with Flagstaff Waste’s No Fee Weekends for their annual spring clean-up and we will connue that program. It’s a team effort, so let’s all work together to beaufy our hamlets! Planning and Development Newsletter Spring 2019 County mapping tool at your fingers
Transcript of Planning and Development Newsletter Hamlet beautification · 2019. 5. 31. · • Demolition •...
INSIDE:
Developments 2
Safety Codes 3
Subdivisions 3
Property Boundaries 3
Webmap 4
Hamlet beautification
Wanja Nordin
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780-384-4130
Rosemary Hoyland
Development Officer
Phone: 780-384-4102
Flagstaff County
12435 TWP Road 442
PO Box 358
Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0
Webmap is a very useful mapping tool and it’s available through the County webpage.
Sign in as a guest, and you will be able to locate any parcel within the County, access measuring tools, view aerial photos of properties and much more.
Webmap is available by clicking on the “I Want To” drop-down at the top of the County home page, scrolling down to “View”, and choosing “Maps”. Once there, you will see the link to “Webmap”. If you need help finding Webmap, please don’t hesitate to call us!
www.flagstaff.ab.ca
The Broken Window Theory is the
concept that each problem that goes unattended in a given environment affects people’s attitude toward that environment and leads to more problems.
One broken window that remains unrepaired increases the likelihood that another window will be broken, resulting in more indifference in the neighbourhood.
An area that is well-kept and clean conveys the message that that its
residents take pride in their community, and raises the bar of expectation for community members and visitors.
To that end, Flagstaff County wants to work with hamlet residents to fix any “broken windows.” We recently partnered with Flagstaff Waste’s No Fee Weekends for their annual spring clean-up and we will continue that program.
It’s a team effort, so let’s all work together to beautify our hamlets!
Planning and Development Newsletter
Spring 2019
County mapping tool at your fingers
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Do I require a Development Permit?
While there are a few exceptions, most projects require approval. For example, shelterbelts and dugouts require a development permit. A list of developments not requiring a
development permit can be found in the Land Use Bylaw (Section 3.5).
Please contact our office regarding setback and permit
regulations, or if you have any questions regarding your proposed development. It is always a good idea to contact us when planning proposed projects.
Applying for a Development Permit How do I apply?
To apply, you must submit the following:
• A completed application form
• A site plan
• Building plans
• Application fee
Please be aware that additional information may be required at the discretion of the Devel-opment Officer.
How long will it take to be approved?
The Development Officer has 40 days to make a decision on a permit application.
Typically, however, a permit for a permitted use is issued within one week.
A permit for a discretionary use can take a full month due to the extra processing requirements.
Development Permit applications may be found on our website at: https://www.flagstaff.ab.ca/county-services/planning-development.
YES
• Build or expand a house/major renovation
• Demolition
• Garage or Residential Shop
• Manufactured Home
• Dugout
• Farm Building
• Accessory Building 10m2 (108 ft2) and over
• Operation of business, including home business
• Sign
• Minor renovations/maintenance (paint, shin-
gles, etc.)
• A building under 10m2 (108ft2) *
• Fence 2.2m (6.6ft) or under*
*Provided all setbacks and regulations are met.
NO
Examples of
developments
Still not sure if you need a development permit?
Contact us at [email protected] or at 780-384-4102.
Permit required
Not required
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Got my permit … now what? 1. Read the entire permit. Don’t
assume there are no further requirements. Pay particular attention to the list of conditions that you will be required to follow.
One of the conditions will likely be in relation to setbacks regarding where the building can be situated. Other conditions may be in relation to timelines or
required provincial and/or federal approvals.
2. Apply for the applicable Safety Codes permits as specified on your Development Permit (building, electrical, gas, plumbing, private sewage).
3. If you are not satisfied with the conditions, you can appeal the decision to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
1. The most accurate way to determine boundary locations is to hire an Alberta Land Surveyor (ALS).
2. If you know where your property boundary markers are you can mark the property line—there are often monuments (survey markers) for other
purposes, such as roadways, etc. Be absolutely certain that you are using the right survey markers (steel pins).
3. Remember it is illegal to disturb or remove any survey marker. Fines for tampering with boundary markers can be up to $10,000.
4. Call Alberta One-Call and have underground facilities marked. You do not want to hit a gas or electrical line.
5. Ask your neighbour to help and be involved in determining the fence location.
— Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association
The Safety Codes Act requires that all contractors and homeowners in Alberta obtain permits prior to commencing work on buildings covered under the Alberta Building Code or work governed by the Canadian Electrical Code, the Alberta Gas Code or the Alberta Plumbing Code.
Obtaining these permits ensures that installation will conform to the safety standards adopted under the Safety Codes Act. Always remember to follow up with Superior Safety Codes to arrange for required inspections.
All Safety Code permits are
issued by: Superior Safety Codes 3, 6264 – 67A Street Red Deer, AB T4P 3E8 [email protected] Ph: 1-888-358-5545 Fax: 1-866-358-5085
Safety Codes permits
Helpful tips for locating property boundaries
Flagstaff County contracts Municipal Planning Services (2009) Ltd. to administer subdivisions within our County. The Planning & Development department is happy to help you with the Subdivision application and planning process.
More information on the Subdivision process is available at the MPS website at: http://www.munplan.ab.ca/MPS/Subdivisions.
You may also contact MPS at: Municipal Planning Services (2009) Ltd. #206, 17511 - 107 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1E5 Phone: 780-486-1991 Fax: 780-483-7326 Email: [email protected]
Applications for subdivisions
Lots for sale in hamlets
Looking for some real estate?
We have lots for sale in Strome and Galahad.
Priced from $1,390.00 to $6,910.00 for residential lots, and an industrial lot in Galahad for $22,190.00, you’re sure to find the one that meets your budget and needs.
Please see our website at flagstaff.ab.ca under “Lots for Sale”.
