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Homeowners
Click on the FAQ questions below to see the answers.
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Q. Can I trim my neighbours’ tree if its branches hang over onto my property?
A. Speak to your neighbours before you trim the tree. If for any reason you and your neighbours cannot come to an agreement on trimming the tree, call Bylaw at (780) 788-4200 to lodge a complaint. -
Q. Someone constantly parks in front of my house. Can I do anything?
A. Yes. If your driveway is obstructed (within 1.5 meters of your driveway entrance), or if the vehicle has been parked there for more than 72 hours, you can call the Bylaw Complaints line at (780) 788-4000. -
Q. Does my landlord have an obligation to provide parking for all my vehicles?
A. No. Legislation does not require a landlord to provide parking for tenants. However, tenants can ensure parking is addressed in the lease agreement; therefore the landlord will have to oblige and provide specified parking. -
A. For information about basement suites and boarding houses, please see the E-permitting Section
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Q. Do I need a permit for remodeling a room inside my home?
A. Yes, a building permit is required and can be obtained from Superior Safety Codes. For more information, please contact Superior Safety Codes at (780) 715-7726, or toll-free at 1-877-715-7726, or visit their website at www.superiorsafetycodes.com. -
Q. When do I have to apply for a building permit?
A. You must first apply for a development permit through the Planning and Development department. See Development Services for more information and to download forms. After the development permit is issued, you can then apply to Superior Safety Codes for a building permit. You can visit their website at www.superiorsafetycodes.com
or call them at (780) 715-7726, or toll-free at 1-877-715-7726). -
Q. Where can I find a copy of building codes that I should follow when renovating my property?
A. Please contact Superior Safety Codes at (780) 715-7726, or visit their website at www.superiorsafetycodes.com . -
A. You can contact a private waste collection company to rent a waste bin.
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Q. What do I do before I dig a hole on my property?
A. Determine where your water, sewer and storm lines are by calling the Municipality at (780) 799-5823. Then call Alberta One Call at 1-800-242-3447 to locate natural gas, telephone and power services. -
Q. Who do I contact to get an assessment on my property?
A. The Assessment and Taxation department does general assessments annually. Homeowners will receive the assessed value on their Property Assessment notice in March each year. For more information on assessments, please see Assessment and Taxation.If you would like a home appraisal, you may contact a real estate agent or independent appraisal firm.
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Q. How can I get power to a construction site?
A. Contact Atco Electric at 1-800-668-2248 or visit their website at www.atcoelectric.com . -
Q. How can I purchase a lot of land to develop on my own?
A. To purchase a lot of land, contact a realtor or the owner of the property. -
Q. Do I need a fire permit for a fire pit?
A. Yes. As per the Open Air Bylaw 01/084 , any burning conducted within the RMWB requires a fire permit. There are two types of fire permits:- Fire Pit Permit: allows burning on residential property
- Open Air Burning Permit: allows large scale burning i.e. tree clearing.
The turnaround time for a permit application to be processed is five working days.
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Q. How do I apply for a fire permit?
A. You can download the fire permit application form or you can drop in to Hawkins Fire Hall at 2 Tolen Drive to pick one up.
