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Planning and Development

The Planning & Development Services division provides a full range of current and long range planning services for the Town of High River.

Development Permits

Templates for use by developers proposing major development projects and subdivisions.

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Planning Applications and Handouts

Applications and handouts for everything from additional dwellings and fences, to putting up a sign or keeping bees and chickens in Town

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112 Street East Rezoning & Annexation

On January 1, 2021, the land in the 112 St. E. area, the Redtail Rise subdivision, and a small piece of land in the southwest were annexed into the Town of High River. It is important that there is a plan to transition all of this land under the Town's Land Use Bylaw. This webpage is specifically focusing on the land within the 112 St. E. area.

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Land Use Bylaw

High River’s Land Use Bylaw is one of a kind—development friendly, detailed and transparent.

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Certificate of Compliance

Selling your property? The Town can provide confirmation that it complies with the Land Use Bylaw.

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Development Plans, Reports and Studies

The Town prepares and maintains a wide variety of plans to guide future development.

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Town Plan

High River's new Town Plan is reaching final stages. A Draft Town Plan is completed and in review. Once approved it will replace the 2009 Town Plan, guiding High River to 2042.

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Bidding Opportunities - Doing Business with High River

Remember when business was done on a handshake? That’s how it feels doing business with us. Experience the small town advantage of High River.

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Planning Inquiries and Comments

High River is a people first community – and we want to hear from you!
Help us evaluate and improve our processes. We welcome your questions, comments and concerns.

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Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan

Local strategies to build community resilience and take proactive steps to adapt to Climate Change


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Active Transportation Plan

Improving and expanding High River's Active Transportation Network


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Sign Standards and Regulations

The Town of High River has standards and regulations for signs to ensure the community remains attractive, while the sign does its job.

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