​Thinking About Developing in the Summer Village of White Sands?

Residents planning any type of development—such as building, renovations, additions, or landscaping—must review the Summer Village of White Sands Land Use Bylaw before starting any work.

The Land Use Bylaw outlines:

• Permitted and discretionary uses
• Development regulations
• Setback requirements
• Environmental considerations
• Application and approval processes

It is essential to ensure your proposed development meets the bylaw requirements to avoid delays, potential fines, or the need to remove unauthorized work.

Before You Begin:

• Review the Land Use Bylaw.
• Contact the Summer Village administration for guidance.
• Submit the appropriate development permit application & fee
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If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit, please contact the administration office to confirm.

Let’s work together to keep our community growing in a safe, respectful, and environmentally responsible way.

After Submitting Your Development Application

Once you have submitted a completed development application that has sufficient information for the contracted Development Officer, the  contracted Development Officer will review it and issue a Notice of Decision.  Please note that, under legislation, the review and decision process can take up to 40 days.

Next Steps:
After receiving your Notice of Decision, you must contact IJD Inspections Ltd. and provide them with your approved drawings and required documentation.

IJD Inspections ensures that all developments comply with the Alberta Safety Codes.
Depending on your project, you or your contractor(s) will need to obtain additional permits, which may include:

• Building Permits
• Electrical Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Private Sewer Permits
• Gas Permits

Please note there are fees associated with these permits, which are payable directly to IJD Inspections Ltd.

Important:
Failure to comply with the Summer Village’s statutory plans and bylaws may result in:

• Fines
• Holdback or forfeiture of security deposits

For detailed permitting requirements and fee information, please contact IJD Inspections Ltd. directly.