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Development permit: a document issued by a Development Authority that authorises the construction of a development, and includes the plans and applicable conditions of approval. The approval process guides ‘what’ goes ‘where’ on a property. A number of things don’t require a permit but must still adhere to the Land Use Bylaw.
Development Permit Type |
What Type of Development Requires this Permit? |
Electronic Application Form |
Printable Application Form |
Residential Dwelling/ suites/ accessory buildings |
All new single or multi-unit residential dwellings, or additions to them. All accessory uses on a residential property. This includes garages, decks, sheds, pools, etc. This also includes secondary suites. |
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Commercial / Industrial / Institutional |
All new buildings (including accessory buildings), shipping containers, outdoor storage areas, storage tanks, and changes or intensifications of use. this also includes secondary suites. |
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Sign |
All types of signs, including portable signs, and portable sign renewals. |
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Home Occupations |
You are required to fill out the Residential Application form as well as the home occupation sub page. All types of home occupations. |
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Demolition |
All types of demolition, including infill demolitions. |
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Driveways and Boulevards |
All new or driveways, or additions to driveways, and any landscaping or planting within a boulevard. |
Building Permit - A building permit is issued by the Safety Codes Officer (Building Inspector) that authorizes construction. Building inspections are a legal requirement of the Safety Codes Act, ensuring that the construction meets the requirements of the Alberta Building Code.
Building permits are obtained through Superior Safety Codes. Applications for building permits can either be dropped off at the Town office, or submitted directly to Superior Safety Codes.
Building Permit Links:
Permit Application Fees
Development Permit fees can be found in the Taber Fee Bylaw.
Building Permit fees can be found here.
Other Applications
Other Types of Applicaitons | For what Projects |
Appealing a development decision | |
Requesting an extension for development permit or subdivision application | |
Request for Amendment Form | When you need to rezone a parcel of land |
Call Before You Dig
Always call Alberta One Call before you dig: 1-800-242-3447. For more information or to submit a locate request, visit Alberta One-Call.
Disclaimer: This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The Town of Taber accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically.