This application is to request access to the City's shallow utility viewer program.
There are no fees associated with the application for access to the shallow utility viewer program. Requests are processed within three business days of being received.
Please complete application form and submit online.
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.
There is a $550.00 fee associated with commercial/industrial/multi-family driveway permits. Additional securities will also be required. Permit requests are processed within three business days of being received.
The Residential Footing Elevation Certificate form must be filled out and submitted by the builder before backfilling the foundation.
There are no fees associated with the Residential Footing Elevation Certificate.
Completed forms can be submitted to lotgrading@cityofgp.com.
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.
An $100 fee is associated with residential lot grading permit applications. Applications are processed within five business days of the completed application form and lot grading plan being received.
Fee Update Notice
Fees and rates will be updated effective January 1, 2026.
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.
There are no fees associated with the engineering services permit inspection request. Inspections will be performed within five business days of the request being received.
When applicants require the City to locate and mark city infrastructure, a storm sewer/traffic signal locate request must be submitted.
There are no fees associated with storm sewer/traffic signal locate requests. Requests are processed within two business days of being received.
Submit your request online.
Anyone wanting to do work on city property, must fill out an engineering services permit request.
Apply for an Engineering Permit here.
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 for Requests for preparation of a development agreement are as follows:
Drainage and Lot Grading Complaint Witness Statement forms may be submitted when a resident is aware of a Drainage Bylaw or Lot Grading Bylaw infraction.
There is no fee for submitting a witness statement.
Completed witness statements may be emailed to lotgrading@cityofgp.com or dropped off at the City Service Centre.
Attention: Lot Grading and Drainage Technologist
City Service Centre, P.O. Bag 4000
9505 112 Street
In certain instances, an existing address may be changed if it is creating inherent confusion for service delivery, or where emergency response identifies it as necessary. Anyone requesting additional suite numbering or building numbering is also required to fill out and submit the New/Change of Address form.
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