Subdivision
Subdivision is the process used to divide a parcel of land into two or more separate parcels of land, or to otherwise change the boundaries of existing parcels.
All proposed subdivisions are reviewed by the Planning and Development department for their conformance with the Subdivision Regulations in the Land Use Bylaw. The Municipal Planning Commission is the Town’s Subdivision Authority, and it renders decisions on all subdivision applications.
A complete subdivision application must include:
- a fully completed Subdivision Application Form
- a tentative plan of subdivision (see below)
- a recent title search (available from the Alberta Land Titles Office)
- Right of Entry Authorization (signed)
- Applicant’s Authorization Form (if the applicant is not the landowner), and
- payment of required Fees.
Condominium Conversions
The process of converting an existing building into a condominium (where separate certificates of title are issued for each unit and other areas of the building and all bare land is common property) does not require subdivision approval, however the registration must first be endorsed by the municipality. A complete condominium conversion application must include:
- a fully completed Condominium Application Form
- a tentative condominium plan (see below)
- a recent title search (available from the Alberta Land Titles Office)
- Applicant’s Authorization Form (if the applicant is not the landowner), and
- payment of required Fees.
Note that a complete Subdivision Application must be submitted for any bare land condominium plan, conversion of surface parking stalls, etc.
Tentative Plan Minimum Standards
Preference is given to a Tentative Plan of Subdivision prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor, however any other Tentative Plan of Subdivision will be accepted provided it is presented in a legible scale and clearly identifies:
- The legal location and context of the proposed subdivision,
- The legal description of the land,
- Lot locations and dimensions,
- All easements, utility right-of-ways and surface infrastructure,
- Location of environmental features, and
- Existing buildings.
Tentative Plans are preferred on 11” x 17” paper size where legibility allows.