Services

• ePermits allows contractors, residents and businesses to apply and pay online for their permits, quickly and easily.
• Learn more about the regulations and permitting requirements for your residential, commercial, industrial or farm project.
• View the various statutory planning documents and policies in place that establish land use, development objectives, long range planning direction, neighbourhood plans (area structure plans) and more.
• Whether you're a landowner contemplating subdividing or rezoning your land, or a consultant acting on behalf of a landowner, find out more information on the application process, fees etc.

Environmental Planning

Environmental Policy Development and Implementation - There are always opportunities for enhancement, and within this line of business, we research and write policy that reflects the commitment Strathcona County has made to conserve the natural environment. In addition to the development of policy, we ensure that policy is effectively implemented and in alignment with provincial and federal legislation. Learn more about wetlands and lake stewardship. Review the municipal policy handbooks on the topics below:

Conservation of Biological Diversity Policy SER-012-011
Conservation and Environmental Reserve Easements Directive SER-009-031D
Biophysical Assessment Directive SER-009-032D
Tree Conservation Directive SER-009-042D
Wetland Conservation Directive SER-009-036D
Light Efficient Community - SER-009-038
Legacy Lands Directive SER-012-010D

Offsite Development Levies annual report

Offsite Development Levies annual report 2020

Business plans

Strathcona County’s corporate business plan connects the dots between strategic goals and results articulated in the strategic plan, and the short- to medium-term operational goals and priorities, as described in department business plans.