Building & Development Permits/Process

Procedures and Guidelines for Building and Development in the Town of Athabasca

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Before commencing construction, all required permits will need to be obtained. Development packages, including  forms and information are available at the Town Office.

Application for a development permit must be made to the Town of Athabasca.  A development permit application must be accompanied by a plot plan showing all dimensions of existing (if applicable) and proposed improvements, and a set of drawings including floor plan and elevations if applicable.  Upon review, further information may be requested prior to a final decision in this regard.

Please note: any development applications deemed to be discretionary must be dealt with by the Municipal Planning Commission and subsequent to any final decision of approval the subject property will be posted as well as notices sent to all adjacent property owners.  This permit would take effect two (2) weeks from the date of posting.

Fee Schedule

1. Development Permit
   • Single Family Residential -- $120.00
   • Any other construction - 1/10 of 1% of permit value
   • Minimum fee -- $50.00
   • Maximum fee -- $300.00
   • Administration Fee - $10.00
2. Building Permits
   • Fee schedule available at the Town office.
3. Off-Site Levy
   • New Single Family Detached House -- $2,000.00
   • Existing Single Family Detached House not previously connected to Town sewer -- $1,500.00
   • Industrial/Commercial Development -- $2,500.00/acre or minimum $1,500.00/parcel
   • Multi-family Residential - per unit fee as per By-Law
   • Others - as per agreement
4. Performance Guarantee
   A performance guarantee shall be paid on every permit at the following rates:
   • Permit values <$5,000.00 (decks, misc.) -- $200.00
   • Residential Renovations, Garages, etc. -- $1,000.00
   • All other construction -- $3,000.00
   The performance guarantee is refundable upon completion of the development subject to the conditions outlined below.
5. Meter Connection Fee The owner or owner's representative shall make application for utility connection by signing a Utility Connection agreement. The developer must adhere to all conditions outlined in this agreement and must pay the following meter connection fee:
   • 5/8" meter -- $395.00
   • The fee for the installation of meters larger that 1" shall be set at the time of issuance of the connection agreement.
6. The Inspections Group Inc .
   Pursuant to the new Safety Codes Act, inspections must be undertaken by Accredited Safety Codes Officers. The Inspections Group Inc. has the exclusive contract for inspections in the Town of Athabasca for the building, electrical, plumbing, and gas disciplines. Permits are available at the Town office.
   
   

Fees are due and payable at the time application is made.  Permit applications will not be accepted until such time as payment of fees has been received.  In the event that any work, including excavation, has been started prior to the issuance of the required permits a "stop work" order will be issued and any costs incurred to place a "stop order" will be added to the cost of the permit.  If any work proceeds after the order is issued, the permit fees for the project will be doubled.

Occupancy

Occupancy of the building is not authorized until such time as a final occupancy permit is issued by the Development Authority Officer.  A final occupancy permit shall only be issued upon confirmation of receipt of all necessary inspections and permits with respect to the Building, Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Disciplines noting NO deficiencies.

Clearing, Piling, and Burning

• Clearing, Piling, and Burnings of trees and shrubs
• Grading
• Any other development which may unduly affect the lands or the neighbouring lands.

Performance Guarantee Refund

A performance guarantee shall be submitted to be refunded with interest upon compliance with the following:

1. 1. all provisions outlined in the Town of Athabasca Land-Use By-Law as well as the terms outlined in this document;
   2. after a final inspection is completed by the Building Inspector, and a final occupancy permit is issued by the Development Authority Officer;
   3. provision to the Town of an original Real Property Report;
   4. off-street parking space shall be hard-surfaced in the same or superior manner as the adjacent road, highway, or lane
   5. replacement of damaged municipal improvements including but not limited to water valves, hydrants, service connections, manholes, street surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and boulevard. It is recommended that prior to undertaking any construction, the owner or builder inspect the area for visible damages. The owner is responsible for any damages as a result of the construction including subcontractor and delivery vehicles. The Town reserves the right to make any necessary repairs and deduct the costs from the performance guarantee or to assess the value of the repairs to be deducted and perform the repairs at a later date. The owner may make repairs within 15 days of notification by the Town provided the standards are to the satisfaction of the Town;
   6. the lot grading shall be completed in strict adherence to an approved lot grading plan or, if no grading plan is available, shall grade the property to ensure positive drainage without unduly affecting the environment of neighbouring properties.
   NOTE:
   Any outstanding business license fees for any subcontractors who undertake work on the development will be deducted from this refund.

Development Checklist

Procedures for Development

Development Fees Schedule

Development Permit

Sample Site Plan

Permit Fees

Building Permit

Electrical Permit

Gas Permit

Plumbing Permit

Private Sewage Permit

Mobile Home Placement

Notice to Developers

Summary of Utility Agreement

Utility Connection Agreement

Home Based Business Applications

Home Based Business Info Form

Declaration of Home Based Business