Development & Construction Permits
Thinking about making some changes to your home, building, or developing in Fox Creek?
It’s important to know as much as you can about your project before you begin so there are no surprises. Various types of projects are regulated by the Town of Fox Creek and may require permits and inspections.
Whether you are building a new structure or renovating an existing one, Town of Fox Creek’s Planning and Development Services is here to help. We can help you determine what regulations might affect your project and what kind of permits you require before you begin.
The permit process
- Determine what you want to build and verify with us that your land use zoning / bylaw allows that development
- Get a site plan
- Apply for the development permit
- Apply for the building permit
- Apply for mechanical permits (plumbing, gas, electrical and private sewage)
Development Permit Applications
A Development Permit is required for any new construction or changes to any existing buildings or land. Development permit applications can be made at the Town Administration Office by filling out the form below:
- Development Permit Application (Residential)
- Development Permit – Change of Use (Residential)
- Development Permit Application (Commercial/Industrial)
- Development Permit – Change of Use (Commercial/Industrial)
- Sign Permit Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Storage Tank System Operating Permit (NOW operated under the Alberta Safety Codes Authority)
Approved Development Permits
Permit # | Location | Development | Decision | Date of Decision |
Business Licenses | ||||
B013-2024 | Fox Den Daycare | 501-9 Street | Approved | October 29, 2024 |
B014-2024 | Ledcor Highways Ltd. | 320 2A Avenue Fox Creek, AB. | Approved | November 6, 2024 |
B015-2024 | A Bilinski o/a ABC Dayhome | 705-7th Avenue Fox Creek, AB. | Approved by the Municipal Planning Commission | January 16, 2025 |
B001-2025 | Valley Alfa Ltd. | 525 - 4th Avenue Fox Creek, AB | Approved | January 7, 2025 |
B002-2025 | Tri - Steel Salvage | Part of Lot 7 Iosegun Lake Road | Approved by the Municipal Planning Commission | January 16, 2025 |
B003-2025 | Eldon's Transport Ltd. | 432 2nd Avenue Fox Creek, AB | Approved January 8, 2025 | January 8, 2025 |
B004-2025 | Ambipar Response Industrial Services Inc. | Out of Town Office | February 27, 2025 | February 27, 2025 |
B005-2025 | R & M General Merchandise and Distributor | Unit 3 - 202B Highway Avenue Fox Creek, AB | Approved March 25, 2025 | March 25, 2025 |
B006-2025 | BSR Mobile Tire Repairs Ltd. | 817-3 Avenue Home Office Only | Approved April 2, 2025 | April 2, 2025 |
B007-2025 | Fox Creek Ventures o/a Devonian HOtel and Suites | 70 1 Avenue Fox Creek, AB. | Approved April 7, 2025 | April 7, 2025 |
B008-2025 | FASHIONERA | 701-3 Avenue | Approved April 8, 2025 | April 8, 2025 |
B009-2025 | Tri-Steel Salvage | Part of Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 222-1149 210 Pine Road | Pending MPC Review on May 27, 2025 | |
B010-2025 | Pro Tak Roofing | Out of Town Office | Approved May 14, 2025 | May 14, 2025 |
B011-2025 | Echo Training & Occupational Testing | 11-1 Avenue Fox Creek, AB | Approved May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
B012-2025 | Fluent Solar o/a Northern PWR | Out of Province Head Office | Approved May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
Construction & Other Permits | ||||
D014-2024 | Lot 8, Block 3, Plan 232-1508 Iosegun Lake Road | Shop and Office Building with a 11.5% Minimum Size Variance | Approved | August 26, 2024 |
D015-2024 | 288 - 8 Avenue | "As Built/As Sited" Shed | Approved | August 28, 2024 |
D016-2024 | Lot 7, Block 3, Plan 232-1508 Iosegun Lake Road | 6000 sq. ft. Shop | Approved | September 20, 2024 |
D017-2024 | 302 & 304 1 Avenue | Security Residence | Approved | October 9, 2024 |
D018-2024 | 703-5a Street | Demolition of structures on property | Court Order 2403-20674 November 13, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
D001-2025 | 200 4a Street | Cement pad for Garage and parking area | Approved April 23, 2025, pending the appeal period expiring on May 14, 2025 | April 23, 2025 |
D002-2025 | 906 4 Ave | 10 x 8' Mud Room | Approved pending the appeal period expiring on June 17, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
D003-2025 | 317 1 Ave | Replace existing Comfort Inn Signage with Duvernay Inn & Suites Signage | Approved pending the appeal period expiring on June 21, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
D004-2025 | 210 - Pine Road | Security Suite and Scale | Pending MPC Review on July 3, 2025 | |
D005-2025 | 70-1 Avenue | Covered Patio | Pending Council Review on July 14, 2025 | |
Subdivision | ||||
S001-2024 | Lot 7 Block 3 Plan 232 1508 | 6-Lot Subdivision | Approved | October 7, 2024 |
S002-2024 | Lot 8 Block 3 Plan 232 1508 | 2-Lot Subdivision | Approved | August 26, 2024 |
S003-2024 | Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 222 1149 | 4 Lot Subdivision | Approved | January 13, 2025 |
S004-2024 | Lot 10, Block 17, Plan 5854RS | 2 Lot Subdivision | Approved | January 14, 2025 |
S001-2025 | Lot 4, Block 3, Plan 222 1149 | 2 Lot Subdivision | Approved | February 20, 2025 |
Development Permit Notification
Development Permit Application | $20.00 |
Development Permit Application fee for Boarding House | $150.00 |
R1A, R1B, ER | |
Single Family Dwelling | $200.00 |
Renovations / Additions | $125.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $125.00 |
RMHS, RMHP | |
Mobile / Modular Homes | $200.00 |
Renovations / Additions | $125.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $125.00 |
R2,R3,R4 | |
Apartments / Condo Buildings | $300.00 |
Renovations / Additions | $125.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $125.00 |
C1, C2, C3 | |
Commercial Building | $500.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $200.00 |
US, P1, UR | |
Day Care / Group Home | $400.00 |
Public Use Building | $400.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $400.00 |
Campground | $400.00 |
M1 | |
Building | $500.00 |
Addition Renovations | $400.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $400.00 |
Direct Control | $400.00 |
Demolition Permits | $75.00 |
Compliance Certificate
As of October 18, 2016 onward, as part of Compliance Certificate application, the Town of Fox Creek will only accept RPR that is:
- No older than six (6) months from the time of request, or
- No older than year 2005 accompanied by a Statutory Declaration.
One cost-effective way to comply with the new RPR requirement is to get an updated RPR instead of complete a new RPR. Please note that ONLY the original Land Surveyor can update the report.
Development Charges
Application to Appeal Assessment | $50.00 |
Successful Application to Appeal Assessment Refund | $50.00 |
Copy of Land Use Bylaw | $12.00 |
Application to Amend Land Use Bylaw | $500.00 |
Subdivision and Development Appeal | $150.00 |
Land Title Search | $25.00 |
Compliance Certificates
Compliance Certificate | $50.00 |
Rush Compliance Certificate | $80.00 |
Subdivision Applications
Subdivision Application Fee | $400.00 |
Parcel fee excluding remnant, up to 20 parcels | $100.00 /parcel |
Parcel fee excluding remnant, over 20 parcels | $50.00 / parcel |
Development Permits
Development Permit Application | $20.00 |
Development Permit Application fee for Boarding House | $150.00 |
R1A, R1B, ER | |
Single Family Dwelling | $200.00 |
Renovations / Additions | $125.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $125.00 |
RMHS, RMHP | |
Mobile / Modular Homes | $200.00 |
Renovations / Additions | $125.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $125.00 |
R2,R3,R4 | |
Apartments / Condo Buildings | $300.00 |
Renovations / Additions | $125.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $125.00 |
C1, C2, C3 | |
Commercial Building | $500.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $200.00 |
US, P1, UR | |
Day Care / Group Home | $400.00 |
Public Use Building | $400.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $400.00 |
Campground | $400.00 |
M1 | |
Building | $500.00 |
Addition Renovations | $400.00 |
Accessory Buildings | $400.00 |
Direct Control | $400.00 |
Demolition Permits | $75.00 |
Use our online mapping system, Discover Fox Creek. You can also contact us for zoning, possible land uses, development projects happening in your area and other property information on land throughout the Town.
Land use in Fox Creek is regulated by the Land Use Bylaw. If you need help, contact us for more information. You may also find an answer in the ‘Information Brochures’ section, below.
You have 12 months to start a project once you get your development permit. Once work has been started, your permit remains valid until the work is completed, provided that the project is substantially completed within two (2) years of the date the permit was issued.
The information you need to submit varies depending on the type of project. Our application forms, available here, include checklists that will help you determine what type of drawings and information are required.
For inquiries on a safety code permit, contact our Safety Codes Agency. Details provided in the section below, entitled ‘Safety Code Agency’.
Usually the property owner applies for development and building permits and the specific trades will apply for plumbing, private sewage disposal, gas, and electrical permits.
For Development Permit, you can find our application forms and fees here. For safety code permits, please contact our Safety Codes Agency. Details provided in the section below.
If you have a project planned, you can book a pre-application meeting with Planning and Development Services by calling 780-622-3896 or by visiting the the Town Office. At the pre-application meeting, you can learn more about land use, development restrictions, and permitting requirements. We can help you apply for development, building and mechanical permits before beginning construction and advise if you need permits from other agencies.
The major benefits are knowing that the installation will conform to the safety standards adopted under the Safety Codes Act and that safety code officers will provide the inspection(s).
The Municipal Government Act and Town of Fox Creek’s Land Use Bylaw guide the development permit process. Development Permits are required for new builds, additions and renovations to structures and for a change in land use on a property.
The Safety Codes Act and the Alberta Building Code, Alberta Gas Code, Alberta Plumbing Code, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, Alberta Private Sewage System Standard of Practice 2015 and Alberta Fire Code guide the building permit process.
Your project must have Development Permit approval to get a safety codes permit.
Most types of property or building development require one or more permits. Any use or development of lands or buildings requires a development permit, unless exempt under the Land Use Bylaw.
Many developments also require building permits, and electrical, plumbing, gas, and/or private sewage disposal permits.
Alberta Municipal Affairs offers a Do I need a Building Permit tip sheet that can help explain the process.