If you have a complex application and are looking to receive formal comments from Planning & Development and/or other departments, we offer pre-application meetings for both Planning and Development applications such as Subdivision, Redesignation, and Development Permits.
Please note, pre-application meetings cost $250 and are booked for 1 hour. As of April 4, 2023 we can offer discounts up to $500 on planning application fees if a pre-application meeting has been attended for the subject proposal.
Do You Need a Pre-Application Meeting?
County staff are available for basic inquiries and information related to planning and development permits applications that do not require a Pre-Application Meeting.
You can call us at 403-230-1401 or email us at development@rockyview.ca to connect with a member of the Planning and Development department.
If your meeting request is non-complex and can be resolved over the phone or an email, Planning staff will contact you for a short discussion to address your inquiries, at no charge.
A Pre-Application Meeting is a process where a prospective applicant may present a proposal to the County for review and comment, prior to a formal application being submitted.
Pre-Application Meeting Process
- Planning staff will confirm the completeness of your meeting request and request any additional information, if needed.
- Your meeting request will be assigned to a file manager for evaluation
- The file manager will contact you to schedule a date and time for the meeting
- A meeting memo will be sent to you with guiding information after the meeting
Applicant Requirements
- A cover letter outlining your proposal;
- A maximum of one (1) proposed concept for discussion;
- Location and context of all parcels involved;
- Figures, maps or supporting documents regarding your one proposed concept; and;
- A meeting agenda with your topics of discussion and questions;
- If you are unclear what to cover in the Pre-Application Meeting, please include your project goal(s) and questions in your cover letter for staff to prepare accordingly.
Rocky View County Responsibilities
We will schedule a one-hour pre-application meeting. During this time, we will:
- Provide you an opportunity to present your proposal and outline how it complies with County Policies and the Land Use Bylaw.
- Review and discuss the one (1) proposal submitted at the time of the meeting request;
- Provide feedback and comments on how your proposed concept aligns with County policies;
- Identify additional considerations and recommended technical studies for your application(s);
- Answer any questions you may have based on the submitted concept; and,
- Provide a brief memo containing a checklist of guiding information that you should consider for your formal application(s).
The applicant is strongly encouraged to take any additional notes.
To book a pre-application meeting, please email your complete pre-application meeting package to development@rockyview.ca and we will contact you to arrange payment & scheduling.
If you have any questions on this process, call us at 403-230-1401 or email us at development@rockyview.ca