Building Permits

Development Permit (use for buildings & decks) (PDF)

Building Process Quicknotes (PDF)

Fence Information

The Town of Killam requires that all new buildings (houses, garages, sheds, etc.), and decks to be constructed within Town limits comply with the guidelines set forth by TOK Land Use Bylaw #880 and therefore require a Permit. 

Permits for fences in a residential district with a maximum height of 1 meter (3.3 feet) in the front yard or 2 meters (6.6 feet) in the rear or side yard are not required. All relevant provisions in Section 40 of the Land Use Bylaw 880 still apply. Fences for homes in other districts will also fall under the same provision if the property is being used for residential purposes.

An information package containing all the necessary forms can be obtained at the Killam Town Office. Development within the Town of Killam is facilitated through Scheffer Andrew Ltd.  To ensure buildings and structures comply with today's regulations and safety standards, Superior Safety Codes Inc. provides the Town’s building inspection services. 

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A Development permit is required for all new building projects.  This includes houses, garages, decks and sheds. Structural changes to a building that alters the outside size of that building or changes for the purpose of the building, would also require a Development permit to be completed. If unsure, please feel free to call the Killam Town Office.

Projects that DON’T require a Development Permit include:

•  Maintaining or repairing any building, shed, deck or fence
• Building a fence in a residential district with a maximum height of 1 meter (3.3 feet) in the front yard or 2 meters (6.6 feet) in the rear or side yard
•  Building a deck that is lower than 2 ft. or .61m
•  Building or placement of a shed that is smaller than 107ft² or 10m² in area (approx. 10' x 10.5' in size)
•  If you are making changes that involve the interior structure of your home/garage (altering your existing electrical or plumbing) permits will be required from Superior Safety Codes Inc. - but not from the Town of Killam
• The temporary erection, installation or use of machinery, structures or buildings (such as a construction trailer) that is incidental to the construction or alteration of a permanent permitted development
• Minor Landscaping- where proposed grades will not adversely affect the drainage for the subject or adjacent properties
• Placing of flagpoles and other poles under 14.8ft (4.5m)
   

When your development permit has been completed, please forward the information to Kyle Miller (with Scheffer Andrew Ltd.) at:

Once your permit has been received, Scheffer Andrew Inc. will review your application and ensure that your project complies with the guidelines of Killam's Land Use Bylaw.  Our representative will be in contact with you if there are any additional questions and to notify you of the cost of the permit.  Please ensure your contact information and phone number is correct!

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Once your TOK Development Permit is approved there are still a number of steps that must be taken.  The Development Permit ensures that your project is within the boundaries required by the Town. The next step is to ensure your project complies to provincial regulations and standards. The regulatory inspection agency used in our area is Superior Safety Codes Inc.

Permits required by Superior Safety Codes Inc. may include Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas and a number of others.  Typically, once your development permit is approved, a list of the requirements from Superior Safety Codes Inc is included in your final Notice of Decision letter from the Town/Scheffer Andrew. Only permits that apply to your project need to be completed.  Packages from Superior Safety Codes Inc. (that include the permit forms as well as an information booklet) can be picked up at the Killam Town Office.  Alternatively, if you prefer to get the forms from their website, the address is:  www.superiorsafetycodes.com

Contact Information:     

Superior Safety Codes Inc.
#3, 6264 – 67A Street
Red Deer, AB
T4P 3E8

Area Representative: 

Schelby Kennedy  
Phone: (403) 358-5545  or  1 (888) 358-5545

A full copy of the Town of Killam Land Use Bylaw No. 880 can be viewed on the Town website, "Bylaws and Policies" tab, or a copy can be obtained from the Town Office. Additionally, a complete list of Development Application fees is included in the Master Rates Bylaw No. 841E for your information.