Frequently Asked Questions

The purpose of an ASP is to provide a framework that guides the planning, subdivision and development of a given area or particular parcel of land. Council uses ASPs as key guiding documents when considering subdivision and development proposals, as well as planning for community infrastructure. 

An ASP provides the opportunity for the landowner/developer to explain their vision to Council and residents and show the plan’s consistency with higher order statutory plans such as an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) or Municipal Development Plan (MDP).  

ASPs are required for new subdivisions and developments that are of a size and scope that may:  

• have long term impacts on the adjacent lands and their uses 
• require new or upgrades to the road network  
• require new or connection to water and wastewater infrastructure 
• impact environmental features, etc.

ASPs can be prepared by a landowner/developer, although the County strongly encourages developers to engage professionals in the fields of land use planning, engineering, and other applicable areas to assist in the preparation of the ASP and associated reports/studies. The Alberta Professional Planning Institute (APPI) has a consultant directory on their website - Consultant Directory | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com). 

Policy 61.1 – Requirements for Area Structure Plan (ASP) provides a comprehensive guide for what information is required for submitting a completed ASP. This Policy can be found *here* 

Area Structure Plan applications cost $1,000.00 plus: 

• $100.00 per lot/unit being created  
• $100.00 per hectare  
• $50.00 per campsite/stall 
• $100.00 per additional lot/unit being created (if an amendment to an existing ASP)