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Lot Grading
The Town of Slave Lake’s Property Drainage Bylaw and the Land Use Bylaw require that all residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties are graded in accordance with the Town’s Development Standards and Procedures.
The Town’s Development Standards and Procedures are intended to provide a uniform and consistent foundation of design for those parties interested in developing land within the Town of Slave Lake.
The Lot Grading Policy establishes the processes for the all lot grading within the Town and also includes procedures with respect to compliance.
Lot Grading
Flooding caused by heavy precipitation, melting snow, or runoff may pose problems for all kinds of properties. Older and newer houses, residential, commercial and industrial developments may be at risk for flooding if proper precautions i.e. lot grading are not taken. The Town encourages all builders and homeowners to take preventive measures to avoid flooding, and has set out standards for drainage and lot grading under the Town of Slave Lake’s Development Standards and Procedures.
Purpose
The Purpose of Lot Grading is to provide proper drainage away from buildings for the benefit of property owners. The Purpose of the Property Drainage Bylaw is to regulate drainage on private and public lands.
Lot grading is the shaping of earth to allow surface water runoff to flow away from building foundations and to follow a pre-designed drainage path. Lot Grading:
- directs surface drainage away from structures, helping to prevent basement flooding;
- provides for controlled surface drainage discharge points and rate-of-flow entering public roads and storm sewer systems; and
- minimizes infiltration of surface water entering the sanitary sewage system.
Lot Grading Tips:
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Learn more about Lot Grading
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Lot Grading Plan
When you are ready to submit a development permit application, you will be required to submit a Lot Grading Plan.
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Flood Prevention
Check out the following information pages to ensure that you are taking the right steps to prevent flooding on your property.
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Grading Your Property
This stage includes backfilling the foundation walls and shaping the lot to conform to the design of the approved Lot Grading Plan.
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Lot Grading Certificate - Required Information
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Lot Grading Inspections
Within ten (10) business days of receipt of the Lot Grading Certificate and once the Lot Grading Certificate Review is complete, the Planning Department will conduct a Lot Grading Inspection.
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Infill Development
Infill development often presents unique challenges that require specific attention.
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Grading for a Detached Garage/Buildings
The concrete pad for a detached garage or other building is elevated to provide positive slope way from the building.
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Lot Grading Maintenance
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Other Resources
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FAQ about Lot Grading