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 |
B001-2021 | 103-2a Avenue | Business License True North Tap House | Approved | January 14, 2021 |
B002-2021 | 908-7 Avenue | Business License 646 Co. | Approved | January 26, 2021 |
B003-2021 | 223 Hammond Drive South | Home Occupation Business License | Approved | February 17, 2021 |
B004-2021 | Out of Town Contractor Port of Spain Holdings Inc. | Business License | Approved | February 17, 2021 |
S001-2021 | 315-1st Avenue | Subdivision - Lot Line Adjustment | Approved | February 22, 2021 |
B005-2021 | 602-10 Street Kashlee Co. | Home Occupation Business License | Approved | February 26, 2021 |
B006-2021 | 202B Highway Avenue KE Safety & Training Services | Business License | Approved | March 25, 2021 |
B007-2021 | 20 Commercial Court 2151434 Alberta Ltd | Business license | Approved | March 31, 2021 |
B008-2021 | 405-5th Street | Demolition | Approved | April 6, 2021 Appeal Period: Expired |
B009-2021 | 400-4th Avenue Fashion For Less By Wayne&Wynter | Home Occupation Business License | Approved | April 7, 2021 |
B010-2021 | 809-7 Avenue | Home Occupation Business License | Approved | April 30, 2021 |
B011-2021 | Out of Town Business Proform Concrete Services | Business License | Approved | April 6, 2021 |
B012-2021 | Out of Town Business McColman & Sons Demolition | Business License | Approved | April 29, 2021 |
B013-2021 | Out of Town Business Prologic Construction Ltd. | Business License | Approved | May 4, 2021 |
B014-2021 | 809-8 Ave. Serena May Photography | Home Occupation Business License | Approved Pending 21 day appeal period | May 14, 2021 Appeal period expires June 4, 2021 |
B015-2021 | 908-4 Ave. MacLeod's Technical Sales and Service | Home Occupation Business License | Approved Pending 21 day appeal period | May 14, 2021 Appeal period expires June 4, 2021 |
B016-2021 | Willy's Trucking | Business License | Approved | May 17, 2021 |
B017-2021 | O!M!G! Handi Werks Inc. o/a Werkz Inc | Business License | Approved | June 3, 2021 |
B018-2021 | Advantage North Services Ltd. | Business License | Approved | May 26, 2021 |
B019-2021 | Flint, a division of ClearStream Energy | Business License | Approved | May 26, 2021 |
D001-2021 | 13 Kaybob Trailer Court | Demolition | Approved | April 16, 2021, Appeal Period Expired |
D002-2021 | 15 Kaybob Trailer Court | Demolition | Approved | April 16, 2021, Appeal Period Expired |
D003-2021 | 16Kaybob Trailer Court | Demolition | Approved | April 16, 2021, Appeal Period Expired |
D004-2021 | 39 Kaybob Trailer Court | Demolition | Approved | April 16, 2021, Appeal Period Expired |
D005-2021 | 215-3rd Street East, Fox Creek, AB. | Stand Alone Franchise Restauant with double drive-thru | Approved | April 26, 2021 |
D006-2021 | 812-7 Street | Garage | Approved | April 22 2021, Appeal Period Expired |
D007-2021 | 55 A Kaybob Drive | Sign | Approved | April 29, 2021, |
D009-2021 | 518-4 Ave. | 10' X 26" Front Deck | Approved | May 10, 2021, |
D010-2021 | 201-5th Street | 14' x 66' Modular Home with 14' x 23' addtion with a 5% flanking front yard variance. | Approved | May 17, 2021, |
D011-2021 | 310-1B Ave. | 12' X 60' ATCO Office Trailer on Screw Piles | Approved | May 17, 2021, |
D012-2021 | 105 Campground Road | 12' wide X 16' high Pylon Sign | Approved | May 18, 2021, |
D013-2021 | 211 - 1 Street | Demolition of Derald Palmer Arena. | Approved | April 6, 2021 by Council Motion No. 111-21 Press Release: Derald Palmer Arena Removal Contract Awarded |
D019-2021 | 307-1a Avenue | Sign for Mobile Home Park to be mounted on new fence | Approved Pending 21 Day Appeal Period | May 26, 2021, appeal Period Expires June 16, 2021 |
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.