Public Hearings
Public hearings are an opportunity for people who are affected by projects or proposals to address Clearwater County Council during regular Council meetings. Public hearing are required by the Municipal Government Act (MGA) as part of the adoption or amendment process for statutory plans, the Clearwater County's Land Use Bylaw, or as necessary.
NEW! Public hearing participants can now speak in favour or in opposition of a bylaw by joining the hearing online.
Historically, interested parties have had to speak in person in Council Chambers. Now they can choose between appearing in person or online.
Links to virtually join a public hearing are located in the table below.
| Date Posted | Applicant | Details | Date of Hearing | Online Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2025 | Branden Fay | Bylaw 26/25 | September 23, 2025 at 9:00am in Council Chambers | |
| June 27, 2025 | Clearwater County Land Use Bylaw | Bylaw 25/050 | July 24, 2025 at 9:00am at Caroline Community HUB | Click here for meeting link |
| May 30, 2025 | Laurent Roussel | Bylaw 25/035 | POSTPONED |
Development Permit Approvals
The following development permits have been approved or conditionally approved under the provisions of Clearwater County's Land Use Bylaw.
Anyone claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal the decision by serving written notice of appeal within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the decision.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 141/25 Ward 5 Shunda Creek Contracting Ltd. on behalf of Catherine and Trevor Skanning for the construction of a leisure residence with variances on Plan 112 3092, Block 7, Lot 40 (Pt. NE 34-40-15-W5M). Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 158/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the legalization of a manufactured home on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 within the Hamlet of Caroline. Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 171/25 Ward 3 Wendy and Robert Maupin for the construction of a detached dwelling on Plan 102 4677, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 34-38-05-W5M). Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 176/25 Ward 4 BDS Build Design Solution Ltd. on behalf of Tim and Marti Rogal for the construction of a detached dwelling and attached garage on Plan 072 9265, Block 2, Lot 17 (Pt. SE 17-36-07-W5M). Date of Decision: August 21, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 112/25 Ward 5 Daryl Dunlop on behalf of 1598768 Alberta Ltd. for the storage of industrial equipment on Pt. SE 01-39-07-W5M. Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 150/25 Ward 2 Colin and Beverly Scholze for the placement of a manufactured home as a temporary second residence for a bona fide need on Plan 002 4129, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 20-40-04-W5M). Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 153/25 Ward 3 Paramount Resources Ltd. for a borrow pit excavation on Pt. SW 30-38-05-W5M. Date of Decision: August 21, 2025
Development Permit 163/25 Ward 2 Lyle Pattison on behalf of Donna Pattison for the placement of a temporary third residence for a bona fide need on Pt. NW 25-39-05-W5M. Date of Decision: August 19, 2025
Development Permit 167/25 Ward 6 Bernadette Letniak for the placement of a manufactured home and the construction of an attached garage on Pt. SW 12-36-05-W5M. Date of Decision: August 18, 2025
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
| August 13, 2025 |
Anyone claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal the decision by serving written notice of appeal within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the decision.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 159/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the legalization of a greenhouse with a relaxation to the minimum side yard setback distance requirement on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 within the Hamlet of Caroline. Date of Decision: August 11, 2025
Development Permit 160/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the construction of an accessory building on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 within the Hamlet of Caroline. Date of Decision: August 11, 2025
Development Permit 165/25 Ward 2 Brent Carlson for the construction of a detached garage on Plan 952 3124, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 30-39-04-W5M). Date of Decision: August 11, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 166/25 Ward 7 Tahnee Bills Beagle for the placement of a manufactured home on Plan 232 0416, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SW 33-40-06-W5M.) Date of Decision: August 12, 2025
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
| August 6, 2025 |
Anyone claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal the decision by serving written notice of appeal within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the decision.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 155/25 Ward 2 Colin and Beverly Scholze for the legalization of a detached garage on Plan 002 4129, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 20-40-04-W5M). Date of Decision: August 8, 2025
Development Permit 162/25 Ward 4 Denelle and David Williams for the construction of a residence on SW 30-36-06-W5M. Date of Decision: August 7, 2025
Development Permit 164/25 Ward 2 Kari Mielty for the legalization of two ancillary buildings on Plan 982 5747, Block 1, Lot 4 (Pt. NW 27-39-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 8, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 154/25 Ward 7 Lorne Hall for the construction of an ancillary building on NE 17-41-07-W5M. Date of Decision: August 7, 2025
Development Permit 157/25 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the legalization and construction of a fence on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 (Pt. NE 14-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 1, 2025
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
| July 30, 2025 |
Anyone claiming to be affected by such decision may appeal the decision by serving written notice of appeal within twenty-one (21) days of the date of the decision.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Permitted uses:
Development Permit 147/25 Ward 4 Raegan Harper, Sandra Harper, Barry Harper and Chevy White for the construction of a second residence with attached garage on an agricultural parcel over 32 hectares (80 acres) on NE 02-37-06-W5M. Date of Decision: July 28, 2025
Development Permit 149/25 Ward 4 Raegan Harper, Sandra Harper, Barry Harper and Chevy White for the construction of an ancillary building on NE 02-37-06-W5M. Date of Decision: July 28, 2025
Development Permit 151/25 Ward 5 Richard and Barbara Artzen for the legalization of a residence on SW 25-41-08-W5M. Date of Decision: July 29, 2025
Development Permit 152/25 Ward 4 Joshua Reimer for the construction of a residence on Plan 252 1251, Block 2, Lot 1 (Pt. NE 29-36-05-W5M). Date of Decision: July 29, 2025
NOTICE is hereby given that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission of Clearwater County has approved the issuing of development permits for the following Discretionary uses:
Development Permit 156/25 Ward 7 Kelly and Diane Hall for the construction of a residential shop on Plan 242 2063, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 04-41-07-W5M). Date of Decision: July 31, 2025
Demolition Permit 2025/DEMO-002 Ward 6 Colin Foley for the demolition of an accessory building on Plan 752 0392, Block 12, Lot 11 (Pt. NE 14-36-06-W5M). Date of Decision: August 1, 2025
Notice of appeal, accompanied by a $400.00 appeal fee, should be addressed to the Clerk, Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, Clearwater County. For more information on a specific application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County Development Authority
Subdivision Application Approvals
Clearwater County, being the Subdivision Approving Authority, hereby gives notice that the following subdivision applications were approved:
| File No. | Registered Owner | Legal Description | Decision of Approval | Ward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/3743 | Everett and Tyra Bowerman and Mykola Romaniw | SE 16-41-05-W5M | Conditionally Approved Boundary Adjustment | 7 |
| 21/3745 | Brian Burrington and Richard and Vanessa Shardlow | SE 09-38-07-W5M Plan 062 7355 Block 1 Lot 1 | Conditionally Approved Boundary Adjustment | 4 |
| 21/3748 | Valerie Staben | SW 12-36-05-W5M | Conditionally Approved First Parcel Out | 6 |
| 21/3733 | Michael Evans on behalf of Prairie Creek Valley Ranch | SE 32-37-08-W5M | Conditionally Approved Second Parcel Out | 4 |
For more information on a specific subdivision application, or the decision, contact Clearwater County.
Proposed Development Permit Applications
The below table lists proposed projects or developments that would have a substantial impact on Clearwater County's Land Use Bylaw. Updates to this table will be available as information is provided.
| Date | Applicant | Type of Application | Location | Description | Status | Document Attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Kilyan Klotsch & Ester Maurer on behalf of Rocky Wolf Ranch | Development Permit | Plan 802 0485 Lot 1 | For the Operation of a Business | Circulation for comments in progress | Development Permit Referral 144/25 |
| July 14, 2025 | 1598768 Alberta Ltd. | Development Permit | SE 01-39-07-W5M | For Storage of Industrial Equipment on LI | Circulation for comments in progress | Notice of Decision Development Permit 112/25 |
Below Market Value Lot Sales
The below table lists lots advertised in accordance with the County's Lot Sales Policy.
| Advertisement Date | Location | Description | Status |
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