Development Permits
Please Note: all submitted permit applications must include detailed drawings and site plan(s), if applicable, of the proposed development.
As per the Land Use Bylaw 1198/16, the definition of development includes:
- an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either
- building, addition to, or replacement/ repair of a building
- change to use of land or building or modification of land or a building that results in likely change of use
- difference in the intensity of use to land or building or modification to land or building that results in likely change in the intensity of use
A development permit is needed in the above circumstances as well as for new or moved-structures, accessory buildings that are larger than 108 square feet &/or taller than 8.2′, if the building use changes, & for decks higher than 2′ above grade.
Home businesses need a development permit as well as a Business License and Commercial, Institutional, and Multi-family developments must attain a development permit prior to being issued a building permit.
Section 2.2 of the Land Use Bylaw further outlines development that does or does not require permitting.
Application Forms
Area Structure Plan Permit Application
Cannabis Commercial / Industrial Development Permit Application
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Development Permit Application
Development Security Deposit Refund Request Form
Grading Development Permit Application
Home Business Development Permit Application
Multi Residential Development Permit Application
Non-Residential Change in Use / Occupancy Permit Application
Residential Development Permit Application
Sign Development Permit Application
Utility Work Permit Application
Permit Checklists
Cannabis Permit Checklist
Commercial/Industrial Checklist
Manufactured/Mobile Home Checklist
Residential - Single Detached, Duplex, Triplex, Fourplex Checklist
Utility Work Permit Checklist
Building Permits
Please Note: all submitted permit applications must include detailed drawings and site plan(s), if applicable, of the proposed development.
A building permit is needed for new and moved-in structures; for construction that changes the footprint of a building, such as the addition of walls or a deck; the addition of a permanent accessory building that exceeds 108 square feet &/or 8.2 feet in height; & the installation of a wood-stove, to ensure compliance with safety codes.
Application Forms
Building Permit Requirements
Commercial / Industrial / Institutional Building Permit Application
Deck or Accessory Building Permit Application
Residential Building Permit Application
Other Forms
Alarm Permit Application
Detached Garage Details Sheet
Manufactured Homes Information Sheet
Proof of Utility Disconnection (for Demolition Permits)
Uncovered Deck Construction Details
Woodstove Information Sheet
What Kind of Permit is Required
Complete Permit & Information Packages
Please Note: all submitted permit applications must include detailed drawings and site plan(s), if applicable, of the proposed development.
Accessory Suites
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Accessory Suites Section 12.11
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Secondary Suite Standards Brochure
Basement Development
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Finishing your Basement Brochure
Building a Wooden Deck
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Decks Section 5.7
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Projection Over Yards Section 5.1
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Building a Wood Deck Brochure
Building Demolition
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Building Demolition Section 4.5
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Cannabis - Commercial / Industrial
Cannabis in Blackfalds
Smoking and Vaping Bylaw 1228/18
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Detached Residential Garage or Accessory Building
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Accessory Buildings Section 4.1 & Vehicle Access to Buildings Section 6.4
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Building a Detached Residential Garage Brochure
Home Business
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Home Based Businesses Section 9
Business License Bylaw 1029/17
Alberta Health Services - Requirements for Home Based Personal Services Information
Alberta Health Services - Starting and Operating a Food Business in Your Home Information
Mobile/Modular/Manufactured Homes
General Requirements for Mobile Homes
McKay Ranch Mobile Home Park - Road Closure Form
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Private Swimming Pools & Outdoor Hot Tubs
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Swimming Pools and Outdoor Hot Tubs Section 11.1
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Private Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas Brochure
Sign Permits
Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 Sign Regulations Part 5
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Woodstove/Wood Burning Units
Safety Codes Council - Do I Need a Building Permit Brochure
Safety Codes Council - Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances Brochure
Gas, Plumbing & Electrical Permits
The Town of Blackfalds works with IJD Inspection Services for these permits and inspections. Please visit the IJD website to download the required permit applications and to review the eligibility requirements and details on the inspection process.
