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Development Permits

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

Current Development Permits:

Development Permit No: 1004.26

Development Permit No: 1004.26

The following development permit application has been considered by the Development Authority and given conditional approval, subject to appeal.
A mandatory twenty-one (21) day appeal period is required for anyone claiming to be affected by this notice.

  • Proposed Development: Infill single-detached dwelling plus additional dwelling unit in basement with variance (Frontage Build-Out) 
  • Civic Addresses: 403 5 Ave SE 
  • Legal Addresses: Plan: 3759K; Block: 39; Lot: 28-30

Proposed Variance Request:

  • Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 Section 3.4.9.(e) “Frontage Build-Out - Minimum 65.0 percent” is hereby relaxed for this development. The permitted frontage build-out shall be 34.65 percent. 

Notice Date: March 6, 2026

21-Day Posting Period Ends: March 27, 2026

Development Permit No: 4003.25

Development Permit No: 4003.25

The following development permit application has been considered by the Development Authority and given conditional approval, subject to appeal. A mandatory twenty-one (21) day appeal period is required for anyone claiming to be affected by this notice.

  • Proposed Development: Major Development Permit Discretionary Use with Variances
  • Civic Addresses: 1225 1 St. SE – Unit “H” 
  • Legal Addresses: Plan: 1910869; Block: 1; Lot: 4

There are two (50 variances to the Land Use Bylaw:

  1. Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 3.5.5. (a) "Front Setback: 0 m – 3.0 m" is hereby relaxed for this development. The front setback shall be no more than 8.5m.
  2. Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 3.5.8. (a) "Building Height Standards - Primary Building Height: 2 - 5 Storeys" is hereby relaxed for this development. The building shall be allowed to be only 1 storey. 
  3. Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 Section 3.5.9(e) "Frontage Build-Out - Minimum 70.0%" is hereby relaxed for this development. The permitted frontage build-out along Macleod Trail SW shall be no less than 19.48 percent.
  4. Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 Section 3.5.9 (f) "Transparency - Minimum 50% on the ground floor for all Professional Office, and Retail & Entertainment Use Categories”. The permitted transparency shall be no less than 14.35 percent.
  5. Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 Section 3.5.9 (h) "Primary Entrance - the Primary Entrance shall be oriented to the Primary Frontage."The Primary Entrance will be permitted to face the parking lot.

Notice Date: March 6, 2026

21-Day Posting Period Ends: March 27, 2026

Development Permit No: 1006.26

Development Permit No: 1006.26 - Minor Development Permit with Variances

The following development permit application has been considered by the Development Authority and given conditional approval, subject to appeal. A mandatory twenty-one (21) day appeal period is required for anyone claiming to be affected by this notice.

  • Proposed Development: New Single-Detached House
  • Civic Addresses: 896 Hampshire Cres NE
  • Legal Addresses: Plan: 2111176; Block: 5; Lot: 31

 There are two (2) variances to the Land Use Bylaw

  • Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 3.4.5.(b) “Secondary Front Setback: 1 m – 4.0 m” is hereby relaxed for this development. The secondary front setback shall be no more than 5.73 m.
  • Land Use Bylaw 4594/2021 Section 3.4.9.(e) “Frontage Build-Out - Minimum 65.0 percent” is hereby relaxed for this development. The permitted frontage build-out shall be 55.1 percent.

Notice Date: February 25, 2026

21-Day Posting Period Ends: March 18, 2026

Subdivision and Development Appeal - 605 Macleod Trail

Most types of development within the Town require a Development Permit

The Town of High River Land Use Bylaw indicates the type of development allowed in each of the six districts and outlines the rules associated with them.

Before conducting any development in High River, check to see if you need a Development Permit by reviewing the Land Use Bylaw. The Land Use Bylaw outlines when a Development Permit is not required, however, the bylaw must still be complied with. In addition, you can check out our Active Developments map to see developments within Town and their current status.

Our Planning Staff are here to help, please contact us if you have any questions or to book a pre-application meeting.

Thinking About Applying for a Development Permit?

Step 1: What is your zoning?

Once you know your zone/district – please review this section of the Land Use Bylaw in order to answer the question in step 2

Step 2: Is your proposed use discretionary or permitted?

Permitted means:

  • Allowed in the district in the Land Use Bylaw
  • Must conform with the applicable provisions of the Town of High River Land Use Bylaw
  • Will be approved with or without conditions

Discretionary means:

  • Allowed at the discretion of the Town of High River Development Authority
  • May or may not be compatible with neighboring uses
  • May be approved with conditions
  • May be refused

In some circumstances a Development Permit is not required. Please be sure to review the Development Permit Not Required Section in the District that applies to your site. If you think the “Development Permit Not Required” section may apply to your project, be sure to confirm with the Planning Department.

Step 3: Book Pre-Application Meeting

Pre-Application Meeting Requirements

A pre-application meeting gives a chance for the applicant and Town staff to sit down and discuss the details of the proposed subdivision. It is an opportunity to identify concerns and answer questions early in the process and can save time and cost. The applicant is asked to bring all of the available information that they have to the meeting to give planning staff a clear picture of their proposed subdivision. Planning staff will clearly outline the processes, identify any issues or concerns and provide you with the application forms and fees associated with your proposed subdivision.

Once applicants have compiled the materials identified as required during the pre-application meeting, they must arrange an Application Completeness Meeting with Planning staff in order to ensure their application package is ready for submission.

Contact the Planning Department to book your meeting.

Processing and Timelines

The Municipal Government Act currently mandates a 40 day period to render a decision upon receipt of a complete application. This timeline can be extended if the applicant enters into an agreement with the development authority to extend the 40 day period.

The release of the Development Permit is dependent upon the timeline requirements necessary for the applicant to satisfy any 'prior to release' conditions attached to the decision.

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