Land Subdivision

Every application for subdivision approval shall be made by means of a proposed plan of subdivision if:

  1. A parcel is to be subdivided into more than two (2) lots;
  2. Public roadway or reserve land is required to be provided; and
  3. The subdivision approving authority or a Registrar requires the registration of a plan of subdivision.

Application

Find out what documents and forms are required. Then, apply online for a land development application using the CityView Portal

Endorsement

Decisions of approval, or approval with conditions are involved in the endorsement process. Prior to endorsement occurring by the subdivision authority all conditions must be met. The applicant would submit a Plan of Survey or Descriptive Plan and other required documentation to the Subdivision Authority within one (1) year from the final decision. The appropriate documents are then endorsed by the Subdivision Authority of the City of Spruce Grove.

Registration

It is the responsibility of the applicant to register the endorsed plan with the Alberta Land Titles office within one (1) year from the date of the endorsed documents.

Fees

Fees are as per Development Fees and Fines.

Appeal

If your subdivision application is refused, you may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB).

Land Subdivision FAQs

Approval, refusal or condition of approval, enforcement or stop order, subdivision or conditions of subdivision.

Subdivision is the dividing of a single parcel of land into two or more parcels, each to be given a separate title.

Only the landowner or an agent acting on behalf of the landowner may apply for subdivision. An agent may be any person acting on behalf of the owner.

Application Type

Target Processing Time

Subdivision Process Requiring Rezoning

100-120 days

Subdivision Process Not Requiring Rezoning

30-60 days

 

Subdivision endorsement will typically be completed within 2-3 weeks once the endorsement package has been received.

Contact

If you have any questions about land subdivision, please contact Planning and Development.