Planning Department Application Forms

Below you will find many of the forms and applications related to planning and development.  Please Contact Us if you have any questions regarding the application forms. 

 

 

 

 

An access approach is a driveway connection, often located in the road right-of-way, between the outside edge of a lot and a County or public road.  The County’s Access Approach Management Policy and Administrative Directive can be viewed here: Access Approach Management Policy

Access Approach FAQs

How do I apply for a new or upgrade my existing access approach?

Application forms are available at County offices and downloadable here:

Access Approach Application

The construction of new or upgrading of existing access approaches in Yellowhead County must comply with the design specifications: .  Approval for an access approach from the County is required prior to the work commencing.   

 

Can I extend or move my access approach?

All access approaches must meet Policy 3200.08 and adhere to Yellowhead County’s Access Approach Design and Construction Standards (3200.08B).  Once authorization has been granted by the County, any improvements to an access approach, such as extending or relocation, are at the sole expense of the applicant/landowner.

 

Does the County supply the culvert?

Yellowhead County does not supply culverts. Additional culvert information and specification will be outlined in the Developers Agreement.

 

When does the County do inspections?

As per Policy 3200.08A Section 6.3: The County will conduct inspections of Access Approaches between May 15 and October 15, unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Services or their designate.   The proposed location(s) and sightline distances for new access approaches are not as weather dependent. 

 

How do I get an inspection?

Please contact Yellowhead County at 780-723-4800 or the Contact Us page to schedule an inspection.

After the access approach is inspected at each applicable stage, the County will contact the applicant and advise them if the inspection passed or if there are deficiencies that need to be addressed.  Once the applicant has addressed the specified deficiencies, they can contact the County for another inspection.  Please note, any additional inspections beyond those provided for in the Developers Agreement may be subject to additional fees as per the Fee Bylaw .

Other Services

The Planning and Development Department provides additional fee-based services listed below.  In the event the sought-after information is not listed, please use the Contact Us form for staff assistance.

Letter of Compliance

A Letter of Compliance is a document typically associated with real estate transactions that indicates a property complies with Yellowhead County’s Land Use Bylaw.  To apply for a Letter of Compliance, please submit the Application Form (link), a Real Property Report less than 1 year old and pay the applicable fee (link to Fee Bylaw).  A Real Property Report older than 1 year may be accepted if it is accompanied by a statutory declaration that is not older than 1-month. 

Letter of Compliance Application

Environmental Site Inquiry

An environmental site inquiry may be requested during a real estate transaction or inquiry, as well as for financing purposes. The information that will be provided in response to an environmental site inquiry includes: the property zoning, Development Permits issued, Land Use Bylaw violations, bylaw infractions, and emergency services (fire) incidents. To apply for an environmental site inquiry, please complete the application form and pay the applicable fee (Fee Bylaw). 

Environmental Site Assessment Application

Telecommunication Tower - Letter of Concurrence

Telecommunication tower/antenna systems are regulated exclusively by Federal Legislation under the Federal Radiocommunication Act and administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada). The role of Yellowhead County is as a stakeholder in the engagement process. As a stakeholder, Yellowhead County will encourage the location and siting of telecommunication towers in a manner which minimizes visual impact and respects natural and cultural heritage features and sensitive land uses to the greatest possible extent.

The principles, roles and guidelines which achieve these goals are detailed in Yellowhead County Policy No. 6100.04. As per this policy, a Letter of Concurrence is required for the location of all proposed communication towers with a height of 15m or higher.  Prior to submitting a request for a Letter of Compliance the applicant shall contact Yellowhead County and arrange for a preliminary consultation. 

The County requires the Applicant to conduct a public consultation meeting for all communication towers greater than 15m in height for area residents. All residents within two (2) km of the proposed tower must be notified.  At the public consultation meeting, the Applicant will be requested to take an attendance log and record issues and concerns expressed by the public, and provide responses as to how issues will be addressed. These issues, as well as letters of support and non-support must be provided to both the County and ISED Canada.  The Applicant is responsible for the costs of the public consultation process including mail outs, newspaper advertisements, property signs and public meetings where required.

The application form (link), requested documentation, and applicable fee (Fee Bylaw) are required with the application submission. 

The purpose of a municipal address is to provide a standardized system for identifying and locating properties within Yellowhead County.  This system is crucial for emergency services (fire, ambulance, police) and important for utility companies and other visitors to find a property.  A municipal address is not the same as the legal land description and may differ from the mailing address.  It is important that all houses on rural properties be individually addressed for emergency purposes. 

To apply for a municipal address, please submit the Rural Address Form along with the applicable fee.  Upon receipt, the County will assign an address and, weather permitting, install a standardized blue address sign near the property's access approach. 

Rural Address Form

Address confirmation letters are sometimes needed by County landowners to obtain a PO Box from Canada Post and to set up utilities or other services. To request an address confirmation letter at no charge, please visit the County’s Administration office in Edson. Proof of purchase or ownership of the applicable property, along with government-issued photo identification, will be required.

A Developers Agreement is a legally binding document between the County and a developer that outlines the terms for the development or subdivision such as for the construction of infrastructure (roads, access approach, etc.). 

In cases where the construction of infrastructure is not tied to an approved development or subdivision, the County will use a Construction Agreement.  These agreements outline the specifications for the infrastructure to be constructed, the timeframe for construction, securities required, and inspection information. 

Please note, the construction of infrastructure may include the construction of new, upgrading of existing, and/or removal of existing infrastructure. 

Safety Code Permits

To obtain all relevant Safety Code Permits (Building, Gas, Electrical and Plumbing) please visit the below link or contact one of the following agencies that service Yellowhead County:

Alberta Safety Code

Superior Safety Codes Inc.
780-489-477
Toll Free: 1-866-999-4777
www.superiorsafetycodes.com

The Inspections Group Inc.
780-454-5048
Toll Free: 1-866-554-5048
www.inspectionsgroup.com

IJD  Inspections Ltd.
403-346-6533
Toll Free: 1-877-617-8776
www.ijd.ca