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.

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 125/25 Ward 6 Luco Homes on behalf of Terry Saukarookoff for the construction of a detached dwelling with a relaxation to the maximum floor area allowance and the construction of a detached garage on Plan 062 7792, Block 2, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 21-35-06-W5M).  Date of Decision: June 30, 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 121/25 Ward 2 Lyle and Tracy Hainsworth for the construction of an ancillary building on SW 26-39-05-W5M.  Date of Decision: June 30, 2025

Development Permit 124/25 Ward 7 Mandy Nicholls on behalf of Willow Creek Health and Wellness for the legalization of the operation of a home occupation on NW 26-40-07-W5M.   Date of Decision: July 3, 2025

Development Permit 127/25 Ward 3 Arbutus Community Club for the replacement of an ancillary use to the community hall/centre on Pt. SE 33-38-06-W5M.  Date of Decision: July 2, 2025

Development Permit 128/25 Ward 4 Christian Robinson for the construction of a lean-to addition to an existing residential shop on Plan 882 1437, Block 1, Lot 3 (Pt. NE 30-35-08-W5M) Date of Decision: July 3, 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 

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 111/25 Ward 1 Sorento Custom homes on behalf of Barry and Kaylee Hammell for the construction of a detached dwelling on NE 36-38-08-W5M.  Date of Decision: June 25, 2025

Development Permit 118/25 Ward 1 Barry McIntyre and Brenda Lybacki for the construction of a detached dwelling on Plan 152 3477, Block 2, Lot 19 (Pt. NE 33-38-07-W5M).  Date of Decision: June 24, 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 

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 98/25 Ward 6 Gilles Montsion for the legalization of a detached garage with a variance for a front yard location on Plan 772 2863, Block 2, Lot 3 (Pt. SW 16-36-06-W5M).  Date of Decision: June 11, 2025

Development Permit 103/25 Ward 3 True-Line Contracting Ltd. on behalf of Tristan Merklin and Haylee McQuaig for the construction of a detached dwelling on Plan 072 7826, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 33-38-04-W5M). Date of Decision: June 11, 2025

Development Permit 108/25 Ward 7 Douglas Norrie for the placement of a second residence on a lot that is 32 hectares (80 acres) or larger on SW 01-41-05-W5M. Date of Decision: June 12, 2025

Development Permit 109/25 Ward 1 Brad Speight on behalf of Dale Speight for the placement of a residence on SW 06-39-07-W5M. Date of Decision: June 13, 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            

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 96/25 Ward 4 Erick and Tanya Opdendries for the construction of a detached dwelling on Pt. NW 01-38-07-W5M.  Date of Decision: June 2, 2025

Development Permit 99/25 Ward 2 Pat and Kathrina Gulmick for the construction of an ancillary building on Plan 062 1529, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SE 13-40-05-W5M). Date of Decision: June 3, 2025

Development Permit 102/25 Ward 4 Ptarmigan Homes Corp. for the construction of a detached garage on Plan 912 0382, Lot 1 (Pt. NW 35-37-07-W5M). Date of Decision: June 3, 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 97/25 Ward 6 Ritchie Lachmann for the legalization of a manufactured home on Plan 082 2376, Block 1, Lot 1 (Pt. SW 19-37-04-W5M).  Date of Decision: June 2, 2025

Development Permit 100/25 Ward 7 John and Kathleen Coyne for the construction of a residential shop with a variance on SW 10-4-06-W5M. Date of Decision: June 3, 2025

Development Permit 101/25 Ward 3 Patrick and Brenda Farrell for the legalization of a manufactured home and two ancillary buildings with a variance to the minimum front yard setback requirement on Plan 822 1945, Lot OT (Pt. NE 07-38-06-W5M). Date of Decision: June 5, 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    

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 67/25 Ward 1 Braden Gust on behalf of Clearwater Estates Holdings Ltd. for the construction of a residence with an attached oversized garage on plan 002 4564, Block 4, Lot 26 (Pt. SW 02-39-07-W5M). Date of Decision: May 22, 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 13/25 Ward 5 Jerry and Kelly Holyoak for the construction of a combined detached garage and tool/woodshed with variances on Plan 112 3092, Block 7, Lot 35 (Pt. NE 34-40-15-W5M).  Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Development Permit 44/25 Ward 5 Richard and Elaine Brassard for the construction of a detached garage with a variance to the maximum floor area on Plan 132 3535, Block 3, Lot 9 (Pt. SW 27-40-15-W5M). Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Development Permit 47 /25 Ward 4 Strategic Evolution Consulting Inc. for the operation of a private campground on NW 9-36-07-W5M. Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Development Permit 53/25 Ward 7 Rod and Laureen Hall for the operation of a tradesperson’s business on NW 03-41-06-W5M. Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Development Permit 76/25 Ward 1 Kyle and Amy Baird for the construction of a residential shop with living quarters for Bona Fide Need and the legalization of ancillary buildings on Plan 072 0808, Block 1, Lot 18 (Pt. SW 27-39-08-W5M) Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Development Permit 81/25 Ward 5 Sorento Custom Homes Ltd. on behalf of Michael and Kelley Thompson for the construction of a leisure residence with variances on Plan 112 3092, Block 7, Lot 47 (Pt. NE 34-40-15-W5M). Date of Decision: May 21, 2025

Development Permit 91/25 Ward 5 Brett Anderson for the construction of a residential shop on Plan 902 1238, Block 1, Lot 4 (Pt. NE 28-39-05-W5M). Date of Decision: May 22, 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:

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.

Below Market Value Lot Sales

The below table lists lots advertised in accordance with the County's Lot Sales Policy.