Development

Hierarchy of Development Plans

INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP)

The Baptiste Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a statutory plan between Athabasca County and the Summer Villages of South Baptiste, Sunset Beach, West Baptiste, and Whispering Hills for lands around Baptiste Lake. The IDP was adopted by all municipalities as of September 2021 and is now in effect for the lands within the plan area.

The purpose of this IDP is to:

• Coordinate land use policies, future development, and long-term growth within the plan area between the participating municipalities
• Implement consistent land management goals
• Reduce the possibility of future land use conflicts
• Establish processes for communication, referral, and dispute resolution

Intermunicipal Development Plan

INTERMUNICIPAL COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK (ICF)

The Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework is a list of services provided by neighboring communities.

Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MDP)

The Municipal Development Plan sets a plan for future development within the Summer Village of Whispering Hills.  It plans for the long term, roughly 10 years.

Municipal Development Plan

LAND USE BYLAW (LUB)

All Municipalities are required to enact a Land Use Bylaw providing for Land Use Zoning. This essentially classifies the type of development allowed on a parcel of land and contains rules for setback distances from property boundaries, total percentage of lot area covered by buildings, maximum height of buildings and other matters relative to development. Please consult the Summer Village of Whispering Hills Land Use Bylaw for details.

This bylaw contains the rules and regulations for the development of land in the Summer Village.

Whispering Hills Land Use Bylaw

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Kim Bancroft

(780) 239-7323

Email: [email protected]

PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS

Development Permits are applied for through the summer village office.

When do you need a Development Permit

Development Permit Application

All other permits are applied for through the Inspections Group.  Please contact them directly with questions on these permits.  The Inspections  Group also conduct inspections on behalf of the Summer Village and are accredited under the Alberta Safety Codes Act.

How to obtain a Building Permit

Building Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application

Electrical Permit Application

Gas Permit Application

Sewer Permit Application

FEE SCHEDULE

Development Permit Fees - $100.00

Accessory Building Only Permit Fee - $50.00

Inspections Group Fee Schedule

Compliance Certificate (With recent RPR only) - $100.00