Town of Coalhurst

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Planning & Development

Learn more about land development applications and procedures in the Town of Coalhurst, including development fees and other important information.

2024 Housing Needs Assessment

The Town of Coalhurst recently partnered with the Oldman River Regional Services Commission to produce a Housing Needs Assessment, which will be used to support the development of affordable and non-market housing in Coalhurst and contribute to provincial and federal grant applications. To read the report, please click HERE.

GIS Mapping:  https://gis.orrsc.com/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=Coalhurst_Public.Coalhurst 

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 Town of  Coalhurst Development Officer at (403) 381-3033 or e-mail [email protected]

Click here for all planning and development information such as:

  • Land Use Bylaw
  • Municipal Development Plan
  • Area Structure Plan
  • Intermunicipal Development Plans
  • Other Documents

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR STARTING DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT November 3, 2015

Development Permit Forms:
A. Form A_Residential Development Permit Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
A1. Dwelling development checklist_fillable
A2. Accessory development checklist_fillable
B. Form B_Non-residential Development Permit Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
B1. Commercial_industrial development checklist_fillable
C. Form C_Home Occupation Development Permit Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
C1. Home occupation development checklist_fillable
D. Form D_Building Removal Development Permit Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
D1. Demolition_Building Removal checklist_fillable
E. Form E_Signage Development Permit Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
E1. Signage development checklist_fillable
F. Form F – Plan Amendment Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
G. Form G_Time Extension_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
H. Form H_Appeal Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
I. Form I_Telecommunication Application_Town of Coalhurst_fillable
J. Form J_Voluntary waiver of claims_Town of Coalhurst_fillable

Building Permit Forms:
Coalhurst-Building-Permit-Application-Form-1
Building Permit Checklist
Coalhurst-Electrical-Permit-Application-Form-1-1
Coalhurst-Gas-Permit-Application-Form-1-1
Coalhurst-Plumbing-Permit-Application-Form-1
Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Permit Checklists
Private-Sewage-Permit-Application-Form-1-1
Private Sewage Permit Checklist

Building Permit Fee Schedule

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.

The permit and plans must be submitted to the Town of Coalhurst Development Officer, at the Coalhurst Town Office, 100 – 51 Avenue, Coalhurst,  where the appropriate fee will determined for the applicant to make payment.

Processing You Application

All applications are checked by the Development Officer for correct setback distances, lot coverage, appearance and construction method.

Planning & Development Fee Schedule  (Fees are subject to change without notice, and should be verified by the Development Officer)

 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

2024 Development Permits

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 2024 Up to DP 08-24

Builder License Implementation and Building Permit Applications

Important information for builders, check the follow links for details: Alberta Builder Licensing Pamphlet
Memo from Alberta Municipal Affairs re: Builders Provincial Licences

 

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 questions should be directed to the Town’s Development Officer by calling 403-381-3033 or email [email protected]

SUBDIVISIONS

Brochures and information on subdivisions:
Before You Subdivide Brochure – January 2018
Brochure The Last Three Steps – January 2018

Rural Subdivision Package (2024) – Fillable
Urban Subdivision Package (2024) – Fillable

Subdivisions in Coalhurst:
http://greenwoodhomes.weebly.com/

 

Statutory Planning Instruments

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