Development Permits & Public Hearings

At any given time, there are a variety of development projects and developments taking place in Yellowhead County. They range from small residential property developments to larger-scale industry projects and new developments, as well as municipal Area Structure Plans and Land Use Bylaw updates.

Public Hearings:

None at this time

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearings:

None at this time

Municipal Planning Commission Meetings:

None at this time

Approved Development Permits

Permit Number Location of Proposed DevelopmentProposed DevelopmentNotice of DecisionAppeal Deadline
D24-097Plan 9624243
Blk 3, Lot 1
SW-18-53-18-W5
Octopus Lake Area
Accessory Building (Fabric Shop)
– Variance to Side Yard Setback
Jun 28/24Jul 19/24
D24-099Plan 1023164
Blk 1 Lot 25
NE-24-50-26-W5
Seabolt
Short Term Accommodations Jul 12/24Permitted Use
D24-100Plan 1222415
Blk 4, Lot 3
SE-32-51-24-W5
East River Road
Sign – Variance for Size & Front
Yard Setback
Jul 17/24Aug 7/24
D24-096Plan 7622234
Blk 2, Lot 22
NE-36-53-9-W5
Lobstick Resort
Fence – Variance for Height Jul 17/24Aug 7/24
D24-098SE-2-54-10-W5
Chip Lake Area
Accessory Building (Shop)
– Variance to Side Yard Setback
Jul 17/24Aug 7/24
D24-101Plan 8220331
Blk 1, Lot 4
SW-30-50-25-W5
Seabolt
Accessory Building (Workshop)Jul 18/24Permitted Use


The public is considered officially notified of approved development permits once posted online, in accordance with the Public Notification Bylaw.

The Yellowhead County Land Use Bylaw No 09.21 provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision of the Development Authority may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or Alberta’s Land and Property Rights Tribunal dependent on jurisdiction of the Appeal authority. Appeal under the jurisdiction of Yellowhead County’s Subdivision and Development Appeal Board require a written notice of the appeal and a payment of $500.00 payable to Yellowhead County within 21 days of the publishing of the Notice of Decision. Requirements for appealing the development to the Alberta’s land and Property Rights Tribunal can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/subdivision-appeals.aspx or by calling 780-427-2444


Contact the Yellowhead County Planning Department at 1-800-665-6030