Planning

Update July 8th - Notice of Public Hearing: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 733C August 12th at 7pm.

New Sidewalk Project - July 2024 - 97 Street. Click here for more information.

Sidewalk Project - September 2023 - 94 Avenue. Click here for more information.

New Subdivision Decision information click here for FILE: SUB 2023-01 Legal: Lot a, Plan 8363ET July 11, 2023

Planning and Development Department understands the values of the community and reflects those values into our plans, policies and bylaws for the immediate and future development of our town. Our core mandate is to assist our residents to achieve their development goals and objectives.

Planning and Development Department is available to discuss your development and building plans. Before beginning any project there are several steps you will need to take to make sure your new development is in compliance with local bylaws and regulations.

Development Services is governed by provincial legislation including the Municipal Government Act, Part 17 Planning and Development: https://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/acts/m26.pdf, the Subdivision and Development Regulation https://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2002_043.pdf, and numerous municipal bylaws, plans and policies.

An Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) is recognized that the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and the Town of Wembley share a common border, share common interests and are desirous of collaborating to provide services to their residents and ratepayers.

An Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) is a high level statutory land-use plan prepared collaboratively between two (or more) municipalities. IDPs provide land use and development policy direction for lands of mutual importance, agreed to and adopted through matching municipal bylaws.

A Municipal Development Plan (MDP) is a key policy plan that communicates the long term desired land use in the Town of Wembley. The Municipal Development Plan (Plan) is the primary planning policy document for use at the municipal level. It is intended to provide a framework for the ongoing development of the Town of Wembley (Town).

An North Structure Plan (NSP) is a key policy plan that proposes a sequence of development for an area within the Town of Wembley the future land uses, the density of population, and the general location of transportation and public utilities.

A Land Use Bylaw (LUB) establishes rules and regulations for land development, as well as, the process of making decisions for development permit applications within the Town.

Municipal Planning Policies in are intended to:

promote common understanding of Council’s policy objectives
provide direction to allow Administration to meet council’s policy objectives
facilitate better and more timely decisions
ensure uniformity in the interpretation and implementation of policy
encourage coordination and integration of actions and plans within and across functional areas and departments

The following policies are specific to development, subdivision, construction:

P1 - Commercial Leases

P2 - Fencing of Property

P3 - Letter of Compliance

P4 - Moving Residential Dwellings into Town

P5 - Oil and Gas Exploration

FORMS

You can download and print the following forms:

Please review the land use bylaw 733 and amended Bylaw.

Development Permit Application see bylaw tab for the following information:

Development Permit information Package: Once Development Permit as been approved: Building (includes Tarp Sheds, Plumbing, Gas & Electrical permit must be obtained at the County of Grande Prairie)

Development Permit Application Form A

Demolition Permit Form K (includes moving a building) See also Policy P4 - Moving Residential Dwellings into Town.

Land Use Amendment Information Package: Application Form J

Permit (no Development Permit Application Required):
Fence Form A1

Subdivision Application Information Package:

Sudivision - Form E, Form G, Form H

FEES:

Pay Non-Refundable Application Fee:

Residential $100

Commercial $300

Industrial $400

Signs $75

Accessory Buildings (in excess of 100 ft2) $50

Fences and Decks $50

Institutional $350

Demolition Permit: Residential $100 / Non-Residential (minimum $100) $0.50 Per sqm.

Payment may be made by cheque or money order (payable to “Town of Wembley”), at the Town Office by credit card or debit card, or by bank transfer to finance@wembley.ca.

Fire Ban	A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.

Fire Restriction	A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

Fire Advisory	A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve.

No Restriction	Normal burning rules apply.

The wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area is HIGH. Warm weather and windy conditions have increased the wildfire risk. Alberta Wildfireare asking residents and visitors to use caution with fire and take steps to prevent wildfires.

No precipitation is forecasted for the next 24 hours, gusting winds are expected to continue into tomorrow. High winds can cause extreme fire behavior and allow fires to grow rapidly.

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Wildfire Situation

So far this year, 104 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, burning nearly 434 hectares, two are listed as under control and all others have been extinguished. Of the 104 wildfires, 53 of them are consider lightning caused and 46 are human caused, 5 remain under investigation.

The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations and more.

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Fire Permits

During wildfire season, you are required to have a fire permit to burn within the Forest Protection Area (FPA), with the exception of a campfire.

Albertans can request a free fire permit by contacting their local forestry office or using the online Fire Permit Portal. Contact your local fire guardian or visit a Forestry office for a permit. Albertans living outside the FPA must contact their municipality or local authority for more information about fire permit requirements for burning. If you are planning on burning debris, it’s important to keep safe burning practices top of mind. Check your burn site for heat multiple times in the following weeks to ensure it has not reignited.

Spirit River (780) 814 1983

Valleyview (780) 524 6576

County West (780) 814 1648

Thank you for doing your part to prevent wildfires. If you spot a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

Wildfire Prevention

Make sure your campfire is fully extinguished. A campfire can burn deep into the ground and flare up again in dry or windy weather. Soak the ashes and stir them. Keep soaking the ashes until they are cool to the touch. Even if you are going for a short hike, make sure your campfire is out. Learn more here.

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When wildfire danger is low to moderate, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/or out of control. Expect your next wildfire update on September 18, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

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