Learn more about land development applications and procedures in the Town of Coalhurst, including development fees and other important information.
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
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, Leda Kozak Tittsworth, 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
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
Subdivisions in Coalhurst:
http://greenwoodhomes.weebly.com/