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Development Services

Our main function is to regulate the use and development of land and buildings according to the rules and policies of the Land Use Bylaw, the Portable Sign Bylaw, Statutory Plans and the Municipal Government Act.

Land Use Bylaw

The City of Lethbridge’s current Land Use Bylaw became effective September 1, 2020. The Land Use Bylaw sets out the rules for what kind of building or activity can take place on private property and it outlines the process for issuing Development Permits that gives approval for that new building or activity.

To learn more about the Land Use Bylaw, please click here.

Apply for a Development Permit
  • Apply for a development permit

  • Additional information on the application process

  • Watch this video for additional information.

 
Development Services Advisories
  • New rules FOR ”Retail Cannabis Stores”.
    To learn more about legal recreational and medicinal Cannabis click here.

  • Process changes​ for deadlines for submitting complete and accurate information for development applications for multi-family, commercial, industrial, & institutional buildings.
  • The process for Cellular Tower approvals is now viewable online. To learn more about cellular tower approval, please click here.
  • New processes for review of driveway placements
  • New rules for designing barrier-free parking spaces and pedestrian pathways
Development Decision Policies

Seasonal Vending

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Site 1

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Site 2

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Site 3

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Site 4

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Site 5A

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Site 5B

Railway Relocation Lands Area Redevelopment Plan, Minor Developments

Waivers, Discretionary Uses and Subdivisions

Encroachment Agreement

Notification, Discretionary Uses and Waivers

Sidewalk Patios, Downtown

Industrial Land

Reserve Land, Commercial and Industrial Subdivisions

Two-Unit Dwellings

Extending Length of MPC Development Permits

Previously Approved Home Occupation

Radio and Telecommunication Antennas Procedure

Temporary Parking Lot Patios For Social Distancing Procedure

Contact Us

Planning and Development Services
Phone (local): 311
Phone (Out of City): 403-320-3111
Email: developmentservices@lethbridge.ca

Recent News
Sewer lining and temporary lane reduction - Scenic Drive South
Partial Road Closure – Westbound Whoop-Up Drive March 4
Residential Fire – North Lethbridge Feb. 28
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