Planning & Development

The Planning Department of the Town of Slave Lake is dedicated to ensuring the community's orderly and sustainable development. It assists with various aspects of development, including subdivision plans, site plan reviews, certificates of compliance, zoning bylaws, and other planning and land use matters. The department also monitors and updates key regulatory planning documents, such as the Growth Study, Municipal Development Plan, various Area Structure Plans, and the Land Use Bylaw. Additionally, it provides planning services to the Town Council, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, external agencies, builders, developers, and landowners.

Planning Framework

Land use planning and development in Slave Lake falls under Part 17 of the Alberta Municipal Government Act. The planning framework process for the town is part of a hierarchy of documents and legislation that governs how land should be used, managed, protected, developed and planned. The illustration below describes the hierarchy of the planning framework within Slave Lake.


Planning Framework Diagram

Have some Questions?

If you have questions about zoning, permitted uses, or development requirements for a specific property or proposal, please contact the Planning and Development Department. We can help confirm applicable requirements and whether approvals are needed before you begin a project or submit an application.

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    Joanna Raymond

    Director of Planning and Development
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    Planning and Development Officer
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