Subdivision Development

Subdivision is dividing a parcel of land and obtaining separate legal titles for each. Subdivision can also mean consolidation of land parcels. You may make the application as the landowner, or hire a professional consultant or land surveyor.

Subdivision approval is needed when:

• creating lots for new developments
• creating separate land titles for each unit of a duplex or row housing
• creating separate land titles for each dwelling on a single property
• joining properties, or segments of properties together under one land title

Apply for a subdivision:

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• The above form describes all required documents which must be included with your application.
• Missing or inaccurate information may delay your application; ensure that information is complete and correct.
• Planning staff will review your application and may arrange a meeting to discuss your proposal and identify any potential obstacles and/or opportunities.

Application fee:

The application fee will vary depending on the complexity of the proposed subdivision. Staff will review your application and notify you of the required fee.

See all Planning and Development fees:

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City review process for development and service agreements:

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Pre and Post-construction Requirements

Before commencing construction of a subdivision or development project, it is the developer's responsibility to confirm that they have met the appropriate requirements and conditions. The document below outlines all requirements:

Development & Subdivision Agreement Condition Guide

Gas and electrical service

Developers requiring gas or electric services installed in their subdivision must have a completed and approved Functional Servicing Report in order to apply for services. Apply once you are ready to proceed with development and have all appropriate approvals from your jurisdiction's planning department.

There is an application fee to request electric and gas servicing.

Request electric service installation   Request gas service installation

Funding model

For developments greater than two contiguous lots, the utility will invest a portion of capital toward the development of gas and electric infrastructure. The utility investment will be no greater than the net present value of the revenue expected to be collected in the first 10 years of distribution service discounted at a rate equal to utility's weighted average costs of capital (WACC).

Revenue is defined as the revenue per customer as determined by the approved Gas Utility Bylaw and Electric Utility Bylaw rates for the corresponding rate classifications.

Costs related to offsite system upgrades or system relocation for the exclusive benefit of the applicant that may be required for a development will be fully funded by the applicant.

Costs associated with streetlights will be fully funded by the applicant.