Lakeshore Developments

Property development is increasing on Alberta’s lakeshores. Shoreland development can have cumulative, detrimental effects on lakes and lakeshore areas.

An Alberta Government Temporary Field Authorization (TFA) will be required for placing a mooring structure for personal recreational use in Crown-owned bed and shore, for longer than 14 days. More information can be found here:

This is a Government of Alberta requirement. If you have questions regarding a client ID or the Temporary Field Authorization, please call Alberta Environment and Parks at 780-623-5279.  The County cannot advise individuals on what the province will require or approve.

If the applicant requires a Municipal Letter of Consent from the County, please submit your request below.

There is a $50 fee for each Letter of Consent to cross County Lands for the purpose of acquiring a permit from Alberta Environment and Protected Areas for a Mooring Structure (dock). Applicants may pay the fee through OptionPay by selecting 'Municipal Letter of Consent' under the payment type. A receipt will be sent to our Planning & Development department, which will issue the Letter of Consent. Add your email in the ‘Receipt email’ box for both a copy of the receipt and to receive the Letter of Consent by email. Note that OptionPay charges a $2 fee, meaning the total charge to your credit card for the Letter of Consent will be $52.00.

 

The personal information collected through this Request Form is for the administration of Municipal Letters of Consent for mooring structures, required under the Public Lands Act and the Public Lands Administration Regulation. This collection is authorized under Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). For questions about the collection of personal information, contact the County of St. Paul ATIA/POPA Coordinator at 780-645-3301.