Development Permits

The Town of Black Diamond will process and take payment (cash, cheque or debit) for your development permit. Please come in during our regular business hours of 8:00 - 4:00. Online payment is also available, please inquire with reception at 403.933.4348.

Forms

​Development Permit Application  
For use when building a new structure for commercial or residential uses, exterior renovations (garages, accessory buildings, etc.).

Home Occupation Permit Application
Home occupations are small-scale businesses that operate out of a home in a residential neighbourhood. Two types of home occupations are allowed in Black Diamond.

A Minor Home Occupation means a home based business with no aspects of the business detectable from outside
the property. The business shall generate no client contact at the residence and shall employ only individuals who
reside within the dwelling. Minor uses typically only involve a “desk and telephone-type” operation and may
include contractors, professionals, consultants, and catalogue sales.

A Major Home Occupation means a home based business which may generate client visits but shall not change
the residential character of the dwelling and accessory building. Non-resident employees may be allowed.
Typical uses may include, but not be limited to, hobby crafts, hairdressing, consultants, professionals, music
instruction, and tutoring.

To determine your home business classification please consider the following questions:

1. Do you have clients or customers coming to your home?
2. Do you have deliveries to your home?
3. Do you have employees coming to your home?
4. Do you manufacture or produce goods in your home? For example, manufacturing furniture or producing food items.
5. Do you store materials and equipment or park trailers/commercial vehicles on site?

Demolition Permit Application 
Sign Permit Application
Change of Use Permit Application


Development & Related Fees 
Fees effective as of August 1, 2019

Is your development within the Historic Downtown Design Standards?

• Review the Historic Downtown Design Standards
• Review the Amendment to the Historic Downtown Design Standards
• Follow the Historic Colour Collection. 

Building, Electric, Gas & Plumbing Inspections

Park Enterprises Ltd. is the contracted company that services our permits. Applications and online credit card payment is now available through Park Enterprises, forms are also available on their website.

If you are paying by cheque, please make them payable to Park Enterprises Ltd. and mail to: 

#10, 491 W.T. Hill Blvd. S.,
Lethbridge, AB T1J 1Y6.

Forms and Fee Schedules may be subject to change, however, we make every attempt to maintain current and accurate information regarding permits and their corresponding fees. 

For some commonly asked question please go to our Building Page. 

Permit Application Forms:

        Building Permit Application
        Electric Permit Application

 Gas Permit Application 
 Plumbing Permit Application

Fee Schedule:

Fees effective August 1, 2019
Building, Electric, Gas & Plumbing

Other Permits & Application Forms

• Alberta Health Services Vendor Package for Events Application Form
• Committee / Board Member Application Form (PDF) - For anyone wishing to volunteer their time to serve on a Town of Black Diamond Board or Committee.
• Dog License Application (PDF)
• Low Flow Toilet Utility Rebate Program Application Form (PDF)
• Parade Assembly Policy (PDF) - If you require a street closure or other Town assistance to host an event such as a Block Party or similar celebrations.
• Preauthorized Utility Account Payment Plan
• School Support Notice
• Tax Certificate Request
• Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPPs) Application Form
• TIPPs & Preauthorized Utility Account Payment Information 
• Utility Connection Application
• Utility Disconnection Application
• Utility Rental Waiver Form