Form A - Development Permit Application
Form A-1 - Sign Development Permit Application
Form A-2 - Home Based Business Development Permit Application
Fire Ban in Effect
Due to the high temperature, dry conditions, and the availability of wildfire suppression resources, Saddle Hills County has issued a FIRE BAN.
This Fire Ban applies to all areas outside of the Forest Protection Area, including private land, crown land, and recreational areas. Alberta Wildfire has also issued a province-wide ban for areas inside the Forest Protection Area.
Now Prohibited:
All outdoor wood fires, including burning barrels, wood campfires on private land, or campfires in back country or random areas,
BBQ charcoal briquettes,
Fireworks & exploding targets,
Burning of brush piles, windrows, or other debris.
Allowed (with caution):
Propane/natural gas-powered appliances,
Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches),
Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor,
All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards,
Off-Highway Vehicles.
This Fire Ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Fire Danger Levels will be reviewed daily and the Fire Ban will be downgraded subject to available firefighting resources and fire weather conditions.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until cool to the touch, to ensure it is extinguished.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 9-1-1 or 310-FIRE.
Please note, that the Ksituan Truck Fill and Jug Fill will be closed on Monday, July 29, 2024, for pavement construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Development Permits are used by Planning and Development to ensure that any construction or land use changes in Saddle Hills County are safe and effective for the entire community.
The County's Land-Use Bylaw outlines the requirements for development in the County, and should be reviewed before undertaking any form of construction on your property to ensure that it meets the regulations. Undertaking construction work before receiving the required permits may result in time consuming reviews for both the landowner and the County, which could be easily avoided. Types of construction requiring permits include, but are not limited to, excavation, stockpiling, renovations, repairs, or changes in the purpose or intensity of land use.
Developments fall under many categories, including 'Permitted Use' or 'Discretionary Use'. Permitted Use means that the use is Permitted under the Land-Use Bylaw and can be approved by the Development Officer assuming all criteria is met. Discretionary Use means that the use needs to be considered by the Municipal Planning Commission before being approved.
Other Types of Development Permits
Saddle Hills County does not issue or require Business Permits, but all businesses, including home-based, do require a Development Permit.
Saddle Hills County is a non-accredited municipality in the disciplines of Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and Private Sewage Disposal Systems. These disciplines are legislated under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and the Permit Regulation. To apply for Safety Codes Permits or learn about private sewage system requirements, please visit Municipal Affairs for a list of accredited agencies authorized to issue these permits in Saddle Hills County.
If you have any questions about permitting in Saddle Hills County or would like help completing a permit application, please contact us at (780) 864-3760 or planning@saddlehills.ab.ca
Contact Us
Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
Fax 780-864-3904
Toll-free 1-888-864-3760
frontdesk@saddlehills.ab.ca
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