Development & Permits
Below are printable Bylaws along with application forms for licenses and permits within the Town of Stavely. We highly encourage you to review each bylaw prior to completing applications/forms.
Online form can be completed HERE and submitted online to Park Enterprises
Once your application is complete please bring same to the Town Office during regular office hours with payment or email them to cao@stavely.ca. Your application will be processed after payment.
Business License Application & Renewal
Please review the Business License bylaw prior to filling out the application. Once the application is filled out you can either email or bring it into the Town Office during regular business hours. A payment will be needed as per application form.
Apply for a Regional Business License which authorizes you to do business in the Town of Stavely along with partner communities.
Home Occupation Permit
Please review the Land Use Bylaw for the Town of Stavely which explains what a home occupation is and the required documents needed to have a business at home. An application for a home occupation is also attached below.
Dog License
Please review the Animal Control Bylaw prior to filling out the Dog License Form. Once the application is filled out you can bring it into the Town Office during regular hours or email the form. A fee is required yearly and a new tag will be issued for the current year.
Development Permit
Stavely’s Land Use Bylaw outlines requirements when developing. Please review the Land Use Bylaw for any questions you may have. A Development permit is attached below along with a time extension for the development permit.
Online forms can be completed HERE and submitted online to Park Enterprises
Demolish/Removal Permit
Below is the Land Use Bylaw which outlines guidelines requirements related to demolition and the removal of buildings. Please review this bylaw prior to completing the demolition document.
Sign Permit
Below is the Land Use Bylaw explaining the requirements regarding signs for businesses. A sign permit application is attached below and it is strongly encouraged that the Land Use Bylaw is reviewed prior to completing the application form.
List of Planning & Development Fees
This document indicates all the fees associated with planning and development within the Town of Stavely.
Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP)
An IDP is a statutory planning document which is prepared by neighboring municipalities to ensure that development within two or more municipalities reflects the common
interests of all the municipalities involved, and sets out a joint vision for future development and land use issues.
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The Town of Stavely is in the final stages of an IDP and will be made available for download when it has been approved by Council and the M.D. of Willow Creek
Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF)
ICF agreements are intended to provide for integrated and strategic planning and delivery of intermunicipal services, to serve as a means to allocate limited resources efficiently in
the provision of local services and that all municipalities contribute funding for services that benefit their residents.
The Willow Creek Regional ICF agreement is unique within the Province of Alberta in that all of the municipalities (both urban and rural) located within the Municipal District of
Willow Creek are signatories to the agreement despite the legislation which only requires municipalities with shared boundaries to enter into ICF agreements.
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The Town of Stavely has completed the ICF Agreement with the Towns of Claresholm, Fort MacLeod, Nanton and the M.D. of Willow Creek on March 26, 2020.
Invest Alberta Profile
In Stavely, the heartbeat of a growing town resonates with the warmth of its people and the promise of a vibrant future. With rolling prairies to the East and foothills to the West, the opportunity to immerse yourself in the western and outdoor lifestyle is immense.
Situated between Nanton and Claresholm on Highway 2, Stavely bursts into life when the livestock auction kicks off.
Park Enterprises
Park Enterprises Ltd. began in 1995 and we have enjoyed nearly three decades of service delivery in the safety code industry. Our team is set apart by our dedication and commitment to the people we work for and with. We strive to continue evolving along with the industry and are committed to be smarter today than we were yesterday. Our team works tirelessly to positively contribute and support the construction industry and the communities we serve.
An Electrical / Plumbing / Gas / Building Permit is a document issued by the Town’s Safety Codes Officer that authorizes construction. In the interest of public safety and as required by the Safety Codes Act, all electrical, plumbing and gas installations require a permit and must be acquired prior to undertaking any work. Inspections are also a legal requirement of the Safety Codes Act, ensuring that the construction meets the requirements of the appropriate Safety Code and is as per the specifications outlined in the permit application.
The permit fee is payable to Park Enterprises by credit card or cheque. For more information please contact the Park Enterprises Lethbridge Office by telephone at (403) 329-3747 or by email at contact@parkinspections.com
Online form can be completed HERE and submitted online to Park Enterprises
Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC)
The Oldman River Regional Services Commission provides a spectrum of land use planning, subdivision, GIS, drone photography and assessment review services to municipalities spanning the Oldman, Milk and Bow River watersheds. 2023 marks our 68-year anniversary of embodying an exemplary shared service approach to regional service delivery. Going forward, we will continue to champion municipal perspectives—sustaining the legacy of southern Alberta as a region where meaningful connections to place are experienced.
Visit their website at Oldman River Regional Services Commission | (orrsc.com) for more information.
Water & Sewer Services
The Town of Stavely provides it’s own Municipal Services through the Public Works Department. Please contact out Town Foreman – Jim Watson at 403-549-3944 for any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do I need to obtain a Development Permit?
A: The following will require you to obtain a Permit (source: MGA RSA 2000 Chapter M-26):
an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them,
a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing of any development on, in, over or under land,
a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building, or
a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or building;
EXCEPTING:
any use or development exempted under Section 618(1) of the Act;
Q: What is a Real Property Report (RPR) or Surveyor’s Certificate?
A: A Real Property Report (RPR) or Surveyor’s Certificate is a legal document prepared by a registered Alberta Land Surveyor determining the location, form or boundaries of a tract of land and buildings by measuring the lines and angles in accordance with the principles of the Land Surveyors Act. To find a surveyor please contact the Alberta Land Surveyors’ Association online at http://www.alsa.ab.ca or by phone at 1-800-665-2572.
Q: How much does a Development Permit cost?
A: The cost of the permit is typically determined by the estimated project value and varies depending on the type of development and the designated land use of the property. Please refer to the Planning and Development Fee Schedule for specific costs.
Q: What is the Compliance Process?
A: To begin the compliance process a written compliance request, a compliance request fee and an original copy of the Real Property Report (RPR) or Surveyor’s Certificate must be submitted to the Town of Stavely. The Town will either issue a certificate of compliance, legal non-conforming status to the property, or determine that the property is in a state of non-compliance.
Q: What is the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC)?
A: The Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) is a cooperative effort of 38 municipalities in southwestern Alberta who have created an organization that provides planning services and advice to its members. ORRSC is responsible for processing subdivision applications on behalf of its member municipalities and providing recommendations to them. However, the final decision lies with the local municipal Subdivision Authority.
Q: How do I get licensed as a Home Occupation?
A: A Home Occupation application must be filled out and submitted to the Town Office. Once the application has been received, a letter will be sent to all adjacent land owners to notify them of the proposed development. The application, along with comments collected from adjacent land owners, will be reviewed by the Municipal Planning Commission, who will approve, approve with conditions, or refuse the application with reasons. If they choose to approve the application, with or without conditions, it will be subject to an appeal period and an advertisement will be placed in the local newspaper.
Q: When do I need to apply for a Building Permit and how much will it cost?
A: The Town of Stavely contracts Park Enterprises to process permit applications and to do the required inspections. You should always review your building requirements with the Town staff before commencing a project. Work that does not require a permit must still comply with the Town of Stavely Bylaws and the Building Code. Building permit applications can be picked up at the Town Office. The fee structure is based on the estimated project value and is as follows:
$150 minimum permit fee.
$5.50 /$1,000 of market value (e.g. a permit for a project valued at $250,000 would cost $1,375).