The endorsement process occurs after a subdivision application has been conditionally approved by Council (the subdivision authority). The County issues a Transmittal of Decision detailing the conditions of approval, and the tentative plan which is a “map” of what is to be registered at Land Titles.
The process wherein the County reviews the conditions of approval and plans of survey is referred to the as the endorsement process because Administration’s role is to confirm, or endorse, that the conditions have been met in accordance with Council’s decision. The actual registration of subdivision occurs at Land Titles and this is where separate titles are produced for the newly created lots.
The Endorsement Process
The endorsement process is largely driven by the applicant, and the amount of time it takes depends on the applicant’s timing in meeting all of the County’s conditions of approval. From the date of Council’s decision, the applicant has one year to register the subdivision with Land Titles, although time extensions may be granted at the discretion of Council.
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Council’s Decision is Provided to You in Writing
Council conditionally approves your subdivision application.You will receive a Transmittal of Decision, which explains the conditions of approval, and a tentative map of what you will need to register with Alberta Land Titles. The map details all of the materials you need to provide to the County.
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You have a Plan of Survey Prepared
The Plan of Survey must be prepared by a professional Alberta land surveyor, and must match the tentative map that was included in your Transmittal of Decision package.
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You Submit a Complete Package to the County
You provide a complete package to County Planning Services which will include the Plan of Survey and all of the materials needed to meet the conditions of approval for your subdivision.For details on what to include in your package, see Application Requirements below.You can expect to receive confirmation that your package has been received within five business days. If you do not receive confirmation within this time, please follow up with the County.Endorsement applications are managed by both a planner (primary contact) and an engineer (secondary contact) both parties should be involved in all submissions, communications and meetings.
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The County Reviews Your Package
County staff reviews your materials. Our goal is to:Endorse a complete non-technical package in 14 to 21 days, though this varies depending on the completeness of the application, the volume of packages, and other considerations unique to each application, including the response rate of outside agencies.Endorse a complete technical package in four to six weeks, though this can vary depending on the completeness of the application and the volume of packages, and other considerations unique to each application, such as the length of time it may take another agency to respond.If your application is taking longer than these timeframes, please follow up with the County.
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The County Requests Information or Endorses Your Submission
If the County requires more information, or does not consider the conditions met, the County will contact you and you will need to provide the required information.If the County approves your submission, and your conditions are met, the County will send you a Subdivision Approval Letter with supporting documentation.
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You Register at Alberta Land Titles Within One Year
Register your Subdivision Approval Letter and supporting documentation at Alberta Land Titles. Alberta Land Titles is where separate land titles are created for newly created lots. You have one year to register with Alberta Land Titles. However, the County may grant time extensions.Please allow adequate time for the review of your endorsement package as well as time for registration at Land Titles when planning for registration.
Application Requirements
Potential Costs
There are several costs that may be associated with your application, that are applied at the time of endorsement. The following is a sample of what types of costs could be applicable to your application:
- Consultant fees associated with the preparation of technical documents
- Surveying costs (Alberta Land Surveyors)
- Transportation Offsite Levy (Bylaw C-7356-2014 [PDF/5.1MB])
- Endorsement Fees (See Planning and Development Fees [PDF/560KB])
- Municipal Reserves via Cash-in-lieu (based on appraisal completed at subdivision stage)
- Engineering Review Fee (See Planning and Development Fees) [PDF/560KB]
- 3rd Party Review Fees (See Planning and Development Fees) [PDF/560KB]
- Provincial approvals (i.e. Environment and Sustainable Resource Development)
- Water Co-op Tie-in Fees
- Securities as part of a Development Agreement
- Construction Costs
- Cost Recovery Agreements
Common Forms
- Time Extension Form [PDF/91KB]
- Subdivision Time Extension Agreement Form [PDF/156KB]
- Voluntary Recreation Contribution Form [PDF/38KB]
- Voluntary Recreation Contribution Information Sheet [PDF/112KB]
- Servicing Standards [PDF/12MB]
- Credit Card Authorization Form [PDF/171KB]
Time Extensions
If you require additional time to complete your subdivision endorsement you may request a time extension by submitting a time extension application and fee.
We also require an explanation of why you need a time extension, as well as documentation showing the progress made towards completion of the conditions of subdivision. Please note that the longer a file is left without a valid extension, the less likely there is that the extension will be granted.