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How to apply for a Development, Sign or Building Permit:
Step 1: Determine what zoning district your property resides in
- Use the City of Wetaskiwin's WebMap service to determine your land use district (zone).
Step 2: Determine if your proposed project is Permitted or Discretionary
- Once you know your land use district, review the Land Use Bylaw to find the specific regulations that apply to your district, including which uses are permitted or discretionary.
- Permitted Uses are uses that are allowed within the zoning district. Discretionary Uses are allowed at the discretion of the Development Authority, depending on their compatibility with neighbouring development.
- For more information, review the Land Use Bylaw page.
Step 3. Download and complete permit application
- Complete an application form (see next tab, Application Forms).
- Review the application information package relevant to your project. These documents outline the supporting documents needed for permit applications needed for each type of project.
- Application information packages can be found under the Residential and Non-Residential tabs.
Step 4: Submit application to the Planning and Development Department
- Applications may be submitted by email (permits@wetaskiwin.ca), by mail or in person at City Hall.
- Applications submitted by email must be in PDF format.
- Applications are not considered to be complete until all required information and supporting documents are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Other permit applications
For electrical, gas, plumbing, private sewage, demolition and access to city property permits and asbestos project notification form, see Other Permits tab.
Note: For any inquiries on locating Utility Lines within the City of Wetaskiwin, please visit the Line Locates webpage.
Application forms
Building permit
Development permit
- To avoid delays, ensure all required supporting documents are submitted with the development permit application form.
- For more information on completing your application, refer to the application information package for your project type. (See Residential and Non-Residential tabs.)
Home Based Business development permit
- For more information on Home Based Businesses click here.
Sign permit
Residential Development
Application Information Packages
Select the information package that matches your project.
Non-Residential Development
Includes commercial, industrial and institutional developments.
Application Information Packages
Select the information package that matches your project.
Change of Use Permit
Application Form and Information Package
Change of use permits are required for businesses that are moving into a new location if the new business is a different Use under the Land Use Bylaw than the existing use of the location. For example, a retail business would require a change of use permit if they moved into a location that was previously a restaurant.
The change of use permit application is reviewed to ensure that the new business meets the parking and land use regulations applicable to the location.
Variance Application
Applicants may request a variance when their proposed or existing development differs from the regulations in the Land Use Bylaw. The application must demonstrate that the variance is warranted due to the specific circumstance of the property.
Other Permits and Forms
City of Wetaskiwin
Submit applications to the Planning and Development Department by email (permits@wetaskiwin.ca) or in person at City Hall.
Other Agencies
Electrical, gas, plumbing and private sewage permits are submitted directly to Superior Safety Codes. Applications can be submitted via email (info@superiorsafetycodes.com). For more information, call 403.358.5545.
Asbestos project notification is to be submitted to Occupational Health and Safety by email (HS.OHSAsbestosNotification@gov.ab.ca). For more information, call 1.866.415.8690.
Fees
For information on development and building permit fees, see the Planning and Development fee schedule.