Commercial & Industrial Development Permit Application

Download the application here:


A development permit is required for any commercial or industrial development in Yellowhead County. This includes any retail or food establishment, personal services like gas stations or veterinary clinics, natural resource extraction like gravel pits, or industrial uses such as factories, oil & gas services, work camps, storage or warehousing. This application form lays out the details of any planned development. Yellowhead County Development Officers ensure that the application complies with the rules for development. These rules are set in the Land Use Bylaw.

Complete Development Permit Application Checklist

  • Application Form & Fee
  • Site Plan
  • Business Information
  • Attached Floor Plan
  • Abandoned Wells Form

If Required by the Development Authority:

  • Roadside Development Permit
  • Any technical reports, studies or prior approvals
  • Any additional plans, agreements or information
  • Building Elevations

*Please make sure to download and save the PDF form to your desktop. Applicants will need to print out and sign the completed form prior to submitting it to Yellowhead County’s Planning & Development department.