What additional information may be required to submit an application?

The information required for a subdivision approval will be dependent upon the complexity of the proposed application. The more complex or involved an application is (e.g. the greater the number of lots proposed) the more information to support the application is required.

Most subdivisions in the County can be straightforward. The amount and type of information required to process such applications can be similarly straightforward.

An important consideration for any subdivision is the source of potable water and the method of sewage treatment. The application form must indicate the source of drinking water (ie: well, cistern, municipal, etc.) as well as what method of sewage treatment is to be utilized (ie: open discharge, treatment field, treatment mound, etc.)

A subdivision that results in the sixth or greater number of parcels within a quarter section must be accompanied by:

• An assessment prepared by a professional engineer licensed to practice in Alberta of the subsurface characteristics of the land that is to be subdivided.  This may include but is not limited to information regarding the susceptibility to slumping or subsidence, depth to water table, and suitability for any proposed on-site sewage treatment systems and the construction of basements.
• A hydrogeological report prepared by a professional engineer that meets the requirements of the Water Act.

Any application may require additional information, as determined by the Subdivision Authority Officer, regarding water supply and on-site sewage treatment, as well as to ensure that the proposed subdivision is suitable for the proposed use of the parcel(s).

Note: the application must be deemed to be complete by the Subdivision Authority Officer in order to be accepted by the County for processing.