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

Current Development Permits:
Development Permit no: 1400.25
Development Permit No: 14002.25
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: Rear Garage, Zero Setback East Side variance
- Civic Addresses: 2011 4 Ave SE
- Legal Addresses: Plan: 031 1535; Block: 23; Lot: 53
Notice Date: August 13, 2025
21 Day Posting Period Ends: September 3, 2025
File Manager: Zahra Azarm
- Contact Number: 403.603.3527
- Contact Email: zazarm@highriver.ca
Development Permit No: 14003.25
Development Permit No: 14003.25
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: Parking Structure (Carport) Projection variance
- Civic Addresses: 325 1 Ave SE
- Legal Addresses: Plan: 2327P; Block: 101; Lot: 27-29
Notice Date: August 21, 2025
21 Day Posting Period Ends: September 11, 2025
File Manager: Gennady Isaev
- Contact Number: 403.603.3640
- Contact Email: gisaev@highriver.ca
Development Permit No: 2001.25
Development Permit No: 2001.25
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 Residential Development with Variances
- Civic Addresses: 1227 3 St. SE
- Legal Addresses: Plan: 0912883; Block: 2; Lot 1
- Development Diagram
- Active Development Map
Note: The proposed 144-unit residential rental development will be three storeys tall, with the third storey stepped back along all public frontages. The only variances requested are for the front yard setbacks, which are proposed at 4.48 m and 4.8 m instead of the standard 3.0 m. These larger setbacks are required due to Utility Rights of Way along 3 Street SE and Monteith Drive SE, where buildings and porch projections cannot be constructed.
Notice Date: August 25, 2025
21 Day Posting Period Ends: September 15, 2025
- File Manager: Sarah Peck
- Contact Number: 403.603.3539
- Contact Email: speck@highriver.ca
Development Permit No: 11002.25
Development Permit No: 11002.25
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: Change of Use – A+A Towing and Recovery Ltd. – Outdoor Storage of Towed Vehicles (Discretionary Use)
- Civic Addresses: 11 11 Ave SE
- Legal Addresses: Plan: 4694N Block: J Lot: 28-29
Notice Date: August 26, 2025
21 Day Posting Period Ends: September 16, 2025
- File Manager: Gennady Isaev
- Contact Number: 403.603.3640
- Contact Email: gisaev@highriver.ca
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.
- Development Permits Handout
- Major Development Permit
- Minor Development Permit
- Subdivision Handout
- Subdivision Application
- Infill Variance Policy POL-22-109-00 Manual
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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309B Macleod Trail S.W., High River, Alberta
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Closed on statutory holidays)
planning@highriver.ca
403-652-2110
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Planning Applications and Handouts
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Land Use Bylaw
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Certificate of Compliance
Selling your property? The Town can provide confirmation that it complies with the Land Use Bylaw.