Residents planning to undertake a development project or build in the Town of Coalhurst must be aware of, and follow, certain requirements. They must also secure all necessary permits.
If you have any questions please call the Development Officer, Jonathan Schmidt at (403) 329-1344 (Oldman River Regional Services Commission)
To ensure the location you have chosen meets the requirements of the Town of Coalhurst Land Use Bylaw [PDF], you will require a development permit for all buildings that are to be situated on a permanent foundation.
Development Permit Application [PDF] will be accepted in writing Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at:
Town Office
100 – 51 Avenue,
Coalhurst, Alberta
T0L 0V0, Canada
Application Procedure
In addition to the Development Permit application and fee, you are also required to submit:
- One copy of a site plan (please see the example [PDF])
- One set of construction drawings or blue prints.
Processing You Application
All applications are checked by the Development Officer for correct setback distances, lot coverage, appearance and construction method.
Development Fees
| Development Permit for new Single – Family Dwelling | $225.00 |
| Development Permit for new Two Family – Dwelling (Duplex) | $225.00 |
| Development Permit for new Multi – Family Dwellings (3 – 20 units) | $250.00 |
| Development Permit for new Multi – Family Dwellings (21 – 50 units) | $275.00 |
| Development Permit for additional development on any lot | $ 75.00 |
| Non-refundable portion of either a, b, c, d or e | $ 75.00 |
| Special Meeting for a Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority meeting requested and held on a date, other than the regularly scheduled dates | $700.00 |
| Certificate of Local Authority (Condominium) fee | $ 40.00/unit created |
General Information
Minimum lot size:
- 15.2m x 30.5 = 463.5 sq. metres. (50’x 100’ = 5,000 s.q feet)
Minimum yard dimensions:
- Single units:
- Front yard – 6.1 metres (20 feet)
- Side yard – 1.2 metres (4 feet)
- Rear yard – 6.1 metres (20 feet)
- Carports/garages & accessory buildings:
- Side yard – 1.2 metres (4 feet)
- Rear yard – 1.5 metres (5 feet)
Maximum site coverage:
- Principal and accessory buildings - 33%
- Accessory buildings – 14%
Minimum floor area:
- Principal building 74.3 sq. metres (800 sq. feet)
Maximum building height:
- Primary building – 9.1 metres (30 feet)
- Accessory building – 4.6 metres (15 feet)
Important Notices
Please call before you DIG! 1 (800) 242-3447.
Note: It is the excavator’s responsibility to contact all companies that do not participate in the Alberta One-Call service.
ATTENTION: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO ENSURE THE WORK BEING CARRIED OUT DOES NOT CONTRAVENE THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, CAVEATS OR ANY OTHER RESTRICTIONS WHICH MAY BE REGISTERED AGAINST THE PROPERTY.
Any other questions should be directed to Jonathan Schmidt, Development Officer, at jonathan.schmidt@orrsc.com.