Category: Building, Development and Construction
A Development Permit is needed for most new construction, additions/alterations or changes of use.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Anyone wanting to do work on city property, must fill out an engineering services permit request.
Permit
Apply for an Engineering Permit here.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Please note that 48 hours notice is required when booking an inspection.
Submit your inspection request online
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Application Requirements
This application is required apply for permits related to home improvements. Such improvements could be developing a basement, adding a deck or building a shed.
Please see the Home Improvements page for further details.
Submission Information
Please submit a complete…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Application Requirements
This application is required to apply for permits related to new residential construction. Such construction projects could be a single family dwelling, multi family dwellings or creating a secondary suite.
Questions and Submission Information
Lot Grading requirements: 780-…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
The Residential Footing Elevation Certificate form must be filled out and submitted by the builder before backfilling the foundation.
Fees and Timelines
There are no fees associated with the Residential Footing Elevation Certificate.
Submission Information
Completed forms can be submitted to…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Permits
Subtrade permits are required for installing new, adding to, or altering an electrical, plumbing, or gas system. The HVAC scope is often included under the issuance of a building permit.
If a building permit is not otherwise required, and there are alterations to an HVAC system, a…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Commercial Sales Event
Use of Public Lands Bylaw C-1078, Section 3Use this application when applying for a Boulevard Use Permit for commercial sales events on City property.
Fees and Timelines
$825.00 plus GST per event.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Public Notification Sign
Use of Public Lands Bylaw C-1078, Section 3Use this application when applying for a Boulevard Use Permit for public notification signs on City property.
Fees and Timelines
$275.00 plus GST
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Utilize this package when applying for any Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Multi-Family (5 Units or more)
Any new commercial development, or work being done to a commercial parcel, that may alter the established drainage on the parcel, is required to obtain a commercial lot…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Commercial/industrial/multi-family driveway requests are required to widen an existing, or to build a new, driveway for a commercial/industrial or multi-family building; and should be submitted by the contractor performing the work.
Fees and Timelines
There is a $500.00 fee associated with…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
The Condominium Conversion Application is required before landowners convert existing buildings into condominiums. It is to be completed in full wherever applicable by the registered owner of the land, or by an authorized person acting on his/her behalf.
Fees and Timelines
A fee is charged…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Approval to widen your driveway or create a new driveway for your commercial/industrial/multi-family building, or create a rural approach is required before construction.
Permit
Engineering Permit
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Permits
A demolition permit is required to demolish a structure over 108 square feet.
Step 1: Apply
A complete application form with all listed signatures is required along with a paid application fee.
Residential demolition permit, Commercial demolition permit: $156.00
Step 2: Approval…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
The design and construction manual revision request form is for anyone who wishes to propose changes to the City's current design and construction manuals.
Fees and Timelines
There is no fee for a design and construction manual revision request. All requests must be submitted by the end…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
A Development Permit is required for any accessory building larger than 20m2 (sheds and garages). An Accessory Structure Development Permit is also required for any decks that require a variance to the Land Use Bylaw.
Fees and Timelines: There is a fee for a development permit for a…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Application for a Development Permit for a Bed and Breakfast establishment
Fees and Timelines: The fee for a Bed and Breakfast is $150 plus a discretionary use fee of $400. The processing time will be several weeks because we must notify the adjacent property owners.…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Category: Building, Development and Construction
This permit application package is used if your development/business is moving into an existing structure. Please contact a Commercial Development Officer to determine if you need to complete a Change of Use Permit at 780-538-0325.
Fees and Timelines: The fee for a change of use is…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
A Development Permit is required if your addition will change the footprint of your building. This permit is also used for a covered or enclosed deck, and the addition of an attached garage.
If your development is a Secondary Suite, please use the separate application for them.
Fees…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
A development permit is required for most signs within the City of Grande Prairie. Depending on the scope of the sign, an electrical permit may be required.
Fees and Timelines: The fee for Sign Permits vary.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
This form is used to apply for an extension to the expiry date of your approved Development Permit.
Please contact a Development Officer at 780-538-0325 to discuss your situation.
Fees and Timelines: The fee for a time extension for a development permit is either $500 or the original…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
What is a Variance?
A variance means an alteration or change to a standard prescribed by the Land Use Bylaw.
The Land Use Bylaw helps to regulate development in the City. Regulations include but are not limited to, minimum lot sizes, building setback lines, lot coverage, building height and parking…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Permits
A Disconnect Permit is required for the disconnection of a structure being re-located.
Step 1: Apply
A complete application form with all listed signatures is required along with a paid application fee.
Residential demolition permit: $104.50
Commercial demolition…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Upon Construction Completion:
Category: Building, Development and Construction
The inspection request form is submitted when the permit work has been completed. If the inspection is approved, 50% of the security amount will be refunded. There is then a two year warranty period, and it is then inspected again for the release of the remaining security amount.
Fees and…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Excavating on public (city) land requires an engineering services permit request to be completed and submitted to engineering services.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Application for access to the GIS Shallow Utility Viewer
Submission
Please complete the fillable pdf to the left and submit as an application for Access to the Shallow Utility Viewer.
E-mail: eng_permits@cityofgp.com
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Permits
A Hydronic Heating permit is required to install a hydronic heating system.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
The Land Use Bylaw contains rules and regulations for development on private land. An application to amend the Land Use Bylaw is required if you wish to develop a site in a manner that is not allowed in the current land use district or development regulations. A Land Use Bylaw amendment requires…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Utilize this package when applying for any Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Multi Family (5 Units or more)
Successful completion of this package, and meeting all submission requirements, will result in a complete application for a Development Permit, Building Permit and/or Lot Grading…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Municipal Approvals are usually required by Alberta Motor Vehicles or Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission; it is not a requirement of the City of Grande Prairie.
Fees and Timelines: The fee for a Municipal Approval is $100 per address You can expect a response within…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
A Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a high level plan that establishes land use patterns and development policies for the entire city. All other statutory and non-statutory plans must be consistent with the MDP. Amendments are required if a landowner wants to deviate from the existing land use…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Developers wanting to construct low maintenance neighbourhood entrance features on public land require city approval. High maintenance entrance features are not permitted on public land. Refer to Policy 611 Neighbourhood Entrance Features on Public Lands for more details.
Fees and Timelines
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Use this form to appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board before the Appeal Date Expires. A fee of $367.50 is required to be paid in full along with the application.
Submission
By Mail:
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Secretary City of…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Use this form to appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board before the Appeal Date Expires. A fee of $367.50 is required to be paid in full along with the application.
Submission
By Mail:
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Secretary City…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
An Outline Plan (OP) is a statutory plan adopted by Council for a defined area of land (usually a ¼ section). An OP contains a detailed framework for future development including the land uses, layout of roads and open spaces. A new Outline Plan is required when a landowner wants to subdivide and…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Permits
A Private Sewage Treatment System (PSTS) permit is required whether you're installing a simple holding tank, or require a full private sewage treatment system.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
What is a Certificate of Compliance?
A Certificate of Compliance is written confirmation from the City of Grande Prairie that development on a property meets the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw.
A Certificate of Compliance is not a legislative requirement but rather a service provided by The…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
A development (servicing) agreement is required as a condition of some development permits and most subdivision approvals in accordance with Section 655 of the Municipal Government Act.
Fees and Timelines
Timelines differ case by case. Fees are laid out in C-1395, Fees and Charges By-Law. Fees…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Description
Successful completion of this application and a meeting of all submission requirements will result in the applicant receiving all required Lot Grading, Development, and related Inspection Services Permits.
Category: Building, Development and Construction
This form is used to request the widening of a residential driveway, the addition of another residential driveway or the movement of a residential driveway to a new location.
Fees and Timelines: There is no fee for a request to widen or change your driveway. Most…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
Any new residential development, or work being done to a residential parcel, that may alter the established drainage on the parcel, is required to obtain a residential lot grading permit prior to construction.
Fees and Timelines
An $80.00 fee is associated with residential lot grading…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
This form is used to request an inspection in regard to a development agreement. Once complete, a representative from the City of Grande Prairie or Aquatera will contact the applicant to confirm the inspection.
A development agreement is a contractual agreement between the City and/or…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
A storm sewer connection permit must be obtained prior to constructing a connection to the city's storm sewer system.
Fees and Timelines
There is a $500.00 fee associated with storm sewer connection permits. Basic engineering fee includes an on-site consultation, pre-construction inspection…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
When applicants require the City to locate and mark city infrastructure, a storm sewer/traffic signal locate request must be submitted.
Fees and Timelines
There are no fees associated with storm sewer/traffic signal locate requests. Requests are processed within two business days of being…
Category: Building, Development and Construction
This waiver is to be utilized when a building permit is being applied for in a subdivision Aquatera Utilities Inc. has not completed a Hydrant Flow Test. Without this test being complete, The City is unable to guarantee adequate fire response. Inspection Services on behalf of The City of…
