Subdividing Land

The following regulations should be taken into consideration when applying for subdivision of an agriculturally zoned property.

Land Use Bylaw 819/96 Section 8.2.4

(a) Parcel Density A maximum of four (4) parcels per unsubdivided quarter including:
(i) two parcels of approximately 32.4 ha (80 ac.) each 
(b) Residential subdivisions will not be allowed unless: (ii) the parcel to be created shall be located on the portion of the quarter section, so as not to preclude the existing and future use of the quarter section for agricultural purposes;
(iv) the parcel has legal and physical access and a developable site; and
(d) Maximum Parcel Size - other uses
(i) single residence - 1 ha. (2.47 ac.) unless in the opinion of the Development Officer a greater area is required to include shelterbelts, buildings or other related features (additional farmland will not be compromised to accommodate a land extensive sewerage system).

Municipal Development Plan 818/96

Checklist

The following is required in order for an application to be considered:

• Completed application form
• Current copy of applicable Land Title
• Land Titles older than one year will no longer be accepted. A copy of your current Land Title is available from any Alberta Registries office.
• Full payment of application fee payable by Cheque, Visa, Mastercard, Interac or Cash.
• Private Sewage Disposal System - Seperation Distance Measurement Sheet If no system currently exists this is not required.
• Sketch showing dimensions and all existing building locations
• Applicant Authorization Form only required if acting on behalf of a registered owner.

Single Lot Subdivision Information Sheets and Application Packages can be found on the brochures page.

For more information or if you have any questions contact Planning & Development at 780-939-8275 or 1-866-939-9303.

Subdividing Land Fees

Subdivision Fee Schedule (PDF)

Single Lot Subdivision (up to 5 lots)

Application Fee: for 1 lot $1,175
Additional Lots: $200 per lot
Application Amendment Fee: $250 per lot change

Multi-lot Subdivision (6 or more lots)

Application Fee: $200
Lot Fee: $600 per lot

Please note that application fees are non-refundable and fees are subject to change without notification.

Survey Costs

Applicants responsibility to contact an Alberta Land Surveyor after subdivion is approved. Costs are dependant on the surveyor, type of plan and number of lots being created.

Descriptive Plan

The subdivision of the parcel of land is described on a plan and only a minimal field survey is conducted. With minimal field surveying, the cost of this plan is less than a Plan of Survey. The disadvantage of a Descriptive Plan is no legal survey posts are placed to show the location of the property boundaries.

Plan of Survey

A legal field survey is conducted to sufficiently establish the boundaries of the original parcel of land; and legal survey posts are placed in the ground to establish new parcel boundaries. The costs of a Plan of Survey are considerably higher than those of a Descriptive Plan.

Development Agreement

(Condition of subdivision approval)

 All fees are payable upon submission of application.

Other Fees

Subdivision Development Appeal Board $100 (non-refundable)

Land Titles registration $40.00 /-

Certificate of Title $20 must be provided with application.

Single lot subdivision process can take up to six months to complete.