Residential Development

New Dwelling for a Single Family

Any building to be used as a dwelling requires a development permit. This means any building that contains a kitchen, sleeping areas, and a bathroom, and is capable of year-round occupancy. For additional clarity, buildings referred to as “cabin”, “cottage”, “lake house”, etc. that meet the above description are considered a dwelling.

Types of dwellings include:

Detached Dwelling – House constructed on site.
Moved in Dwelling – House moved from another site.
Mobile Dwelling – Mobile home constructed and certified in accordance with the CSA-Z240 standards for foundations such as blocking and steel piles with an enclosed and insulated joist space.
Modular Dwelling – Factory constructed home with modular parts assembled on or transported to a site. Home has CSA-A277 certification as a ‘Modular’ and cannot be built to CSA-Z240 standards and must be set on a subgrade foundation, such as a grade beam, with a heated crawl space or basement.

Residential Accessory Buildings

An accessory building is one that is separated from the main building on a property, in this case a dwelling. If the accessory building is less than 108 ft² (10 m²) in size and meets the setback requirements of the zoning district, a development permit is not required. In all other cases, a development permit is required. For further clarity, any accessory building 108 ft² (10 m²) or larger, with or without a permanent foundation (ie. on skids), requires a development permit.

Applying for a Development Permit FAQs

Where can I get/submit a development permit application?

Development Permit applications can be obtained and then submitted three ways:

By email – request an application or submit the application to wpermits.
The County office - 243019A Highway 13 (southside of Highway 13 across from Reynolds Alberta Museum entrance)
By regular mail - Box 6960, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2G5

Planning and Development Applications

What do I need to submit with my development permit application?

The required documents may vary depending on what the proposed development is; however, majority of development permit applications require:

Completed development permit application form,
Drawings (blueprints),
Floor plan,
CSA Certification for all Mobile and Modular Homes,
Site plan, and
All application fee(s) to be paid in full.

Applications are NOT considered complete until ALL of the required information and fees have been provided. An incomplete application form and/or illegible supporting information may result in the application being returned to the applicant. Please refer to the checklist on the back of the application. Fees will be determined after application is considered complete.

Click here to contact the Planning and Development department for any questions regarding the application or application process.

Site Plan Example:

Examples of drawings/measurements required:

Shed	Garage	House

Planning and Development Applications

What is a site plan?

A site plan is a detailed, dimensional plan/drawing showing all buildings/structures on a site and their distance to:

Property lines
Pipelines/Well Heads
Bank breaks

All setbacks are required to be measured from the property line, not from the road or center of the road. The site plan should also show the square footage of all buildings, and where access into the parcel is (driveway/approach).