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Development and Permits
To ensure the safe and orderly development of the Town of Milk
River, the Town of Milk River’s Development Officer administers the
municipal Land Use Bylaw.
The Development Officer also handles development permit applications
and questions, with the assistance of the Oldman River Regional
Services Commission (ORRSC) in more complicated matters. As well, the
Town contracts the services of Park Enterprises Ltd. for all safety
codes permitting (e.g. Building permits, Plumbing permits, Gas permits
and Electrical permits).
The Municipality requires Development Permits for most development, which can be applied for at Town Hall. You must have a development permit prior to commencing development. Please note that you may require additional permits (e.g. Building, Plumbing, Gas, Electrical) for your development, and these permits may be applied for through Park Enterprises Ltd. at 1-800-621-5440. The Town’s Development Officer will be happy to assist you in determining what your project will require.
General
guidelines for determining when a development permit is not required
are according to the Town Land Use By-Law, and are as follows:
Development Permits are not required to:
- construct an accessory building if it is less than 100 sq. ft in size,
- erect gates, fences, walls, hedges or any enclosure that is not more than 3 ft. in height in front yards and not more than 6 ft. in height in all other yards,
- the construction of a temporary structure that is required in connection with operations,
- signs in a residential district which are less than 2 sq. ft. in area,
- deck and patio construction that is uncovered and meets various yard requirements,
- carry out works of maintenance or repair provided no structural alterations or major renovations are undertaken (ie. painting, carpet, etc.)
What do you need for the Application?
The Development Officer at Town Hall can provide you with a
development permit application form, and will require that to be
submitted with the appropriate fee and site plans. Note: These are minimum requirements and supplementary
material may be required at the discretion of the Development
Officer.
How long does it usually take?
Processing times for Development Permit applications vary depending on
the type of development, and depending on if the use is permitted or
discretionary. However, typically within a week a notice of decision
will be filed, at which time the notification period will begin and
appeals can be lodged. Should no appeals be lodged in the appeal
period, the Development Permit will be issued after the appeal period
and work can begin. Note: A Development Permit remains in effect for
twelve (12) months from the date of its issue and thereafter is null
and void.
Fee Schedule
Development Permit fees are as follows: (for building and other permit fees please contact Park Enterprises Ltd.)
| a) Residential Buildings: | |
| Single Family Dwelling Accessory Building/Additions (exceeding 100 sq. ft.) | $20.00 $10.00 |
| b) Commercial Buildings (size determines fee) | $30.00 - $100.00 |
| c) Industrial Buildings (size determines fee) | $30.00 - $150.00 |
| d) Miscellaneous | |
| Public Service Buildings Sign Permits Land Use Bylaw Amendments Special Notification Fee (if required) | $30.00 - $40.00 $100.00 $200.00 $50.00 |
