All new buildings and additions to existing buildings, including mezzanines, require planning approval through a development permit, as well as building safety approval through a building permit. A building permit application can only be made once the related development permit is approved. In addition, other permits (i.e Occupancy, Electrical, Plumbing and Gas, and HVAC) may be required.

See the planning application fee schedule​ for a complete list of planning application fees.

Timelines indicated are not a guarantee and depend on volumes, application completeness, and the applicant’s timely replies to additional information requests from the City.

Review information on timelines and the approvals process. 

For a smooth application, make sure you know the following information:

• Use the Condominium certificate application checklist to determine your project's application and drawing requirements.
  
• For online applications, review the criteria for information about organizing your plans and documents.
• Use the Condominium certificate application​ checklist to determine your project's application and drawing requirements.
  
• Complete plans and collect supporting documents.
  • Certificate of Municipal Authority​
  • Surveyor's affidavit

You can apply at the building's framing stage or later.

With new construction buildings, the development permit should be released, the building permit should be issued, and the building should be at the framing stage. Receipt of the development completion permit confirms your project conforms with approvals.

With existing buildings, you can apply anytime. If the building is complete for more than two years, we will conduct an inspection to determine if there are any non-conformance issues. If there are, we will provide a report advising how the issues can be resolved. If the building is over 10 years old, we will determine the requirements for an occupancy permit. An occupancy permit is required under Section 12(6) of the Province of Alberta Condominium Property Act​.

• The application will be reviewed, circulated, and then forwarded to the Development Authority for approval.
  
• The Development Authority approves and forwards the application to the City Clerks department for endorsement. This is the final step in the municipal process, where we finalize the Certificate of Municipal Authority.
  
• We will notify the applicant that the application is complete, and is ready to be registered with Alberta Land Titles.
  
• An address list is forwarded to our addressing department, and Alberta Land Titles forwards a copy of the approved plan to our Infrastructure and Information Services department so it can be added to the corporate database.