Continuous Growth in the County
The County works to ensure quality development that sustainably supports our long-term vision to be the leader in rural success.
On this page, you will find information related to types of development, current development project within the County, and development policies. Please visit our Permits & Applications page for more information on the Development Permit process.
If you had more public transit options, what would you use in the St. Paul Region?
We are looking for resident input on possible rural public transit solutions throughout the St. Paul Region. The survey is open to ages 15-75+ and should take roughly 7 minutes to complete. Thank you for your input!
Docks and Mooring Structures
Property development is increasing on Alberta’s lakeshores. However, this shoreland development can have cumulative, detrimental effects on lakes and lakeshore areas.
To help lessen these effects, an Alberta Government Temporary Field Authorization (TFA) is required before placing a mooring structure (i.e. dock) for personal recreational use in Crown-owned-bed and shore, for longer than 14 days.
This is an Alberta government requirement. The County cannot advise individuals on what the province will require or approve. If you have questions regarding a client ID application or the Temporary Field Authorization process or application, please call Alberta Environment and Protected Areas at 780-623-5279.
If you are not the waterfront landowner, the province requires written consent from the landowner before authorization may be issued. In many instances, this may be the local municipality if the waterfront property is municipal or an environmental reserve.
The County can provide you with a Municipal Letter of Consent in order for you to acquire a permit for a mooring structure. This is provided through our Planning & Development deparment and comes with an associated fee (noted in our application form).
Permit Resources
Safety Code Permits
All safety codes for the County of St. Paul and their corresponding costs are issued through Superior Safety Codes Inc., including permits for buildings, electrical, gas, plumbing, and private sewage disposal systems.
Permit applications can be completed directly on their website.
Development Permits
Before applying for a Development Permit, we encourage you to review our Land Use Bylaw and permit information. We have additional information depending on your structure, whether it's an addition or a shop.
Email your completed permit applications to [email protected]
Click Before You Dig
In Alberta, utility cables and pipes for heat, electricity, water, and cell/internet service lie unseen just below our sidewalks, fields, farms, and yards.
Utility Safety Partners (formerly Alberta One-Call) can provide you with safe digging locations before you start your projects.
Subdivision Application
Please contact Municipal Planning Services (2009) Ltd. if you have any questions about subdivisions, how to apply, and associated fees.
On their website, you will find the necessary forms as well as a subdivision process walkthrough.
Area Structure Plans
The County of St. Paul is constantly evolving and continuously working on infrastructure development for future growth. An Area Structure Plan (ASP) is developed with an engineering consultant to determine the long-term land use and infrastructure planning of a defined area within a municipality. An Intermunicipal Area Structure Plan (IASP) is the same concept but as a partnership between two or more municipalities.
Below are lists of the approved and in-progress ASPs and IASPs within the County, including reports and project websites.
Adopted
In Progress
County Policies
Policies are created to guide decision-making on municipal matters.
These policies are approved by County of St. Paul Council in accordance with Section 638.2 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c M-26.
Can't find what you're looking for? Find all County policies on the Bylaws & Policies page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
If you have a Planning & Development-related question, we invite you to contact the County of St. Paul using the contact information found on this page.
Contact Information
GARY BUCHANAN, Director of Planning & Development
Phone: 780-646-6750 (please leave a message)
YIREN LIU, Planning & Development Officer
Phone: 780-646-6792
Email:
[email protected]
Address:
5015 49 Avenue
St. Paul, AB T0A 3A4
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed on weekends and all Statutory Holidays
