Land Use & Development

Development Policies
Unlike most other municipalities, the KID is not subject to Part 17 Planning and Development of the Municipal Government Act. Development within the Kananaskis Improvement District (KID) is regulated through the Subdivision Development Authority review and permit process as established by the KID Land Use Order (Ministerial Order 10/10). If you are interested in reviewing the requirements of the Subdivision Application process, please contact the Development Officer.

Printed copies of the Land Use Order as well as an area map are available for purchase through the Municipal Office.

Links to the Development Application forms and further information can be found at the bottom of the page.

Kananaskis Country Interdepartmental Consultative Committee (KCICC)
KCICC functions as the Planning and Development Tribunal, also referred to as the "Coordinating Authority”. It was established under the KID Land Use Order with the purpose of overseeing and coordinating land use in KID. The KID is represented on this Committee by the Chief Administrative Officer.
 
Kananaskis Subdivision Development Authority (SDA)
The Kananaskis Subdivision Development Authority, also referred to as the "Development Authority” was established under the KID Land Use Order. The KID is represented by both the Chief Administrative Officer and one member of Council.

The KID Development Officer is responsible for confirming the application, coordinating the review process, presenting applications to the SDA, and is the primary contact for all applicants through the entire process. Building inspections and permitting are provided under contract to the KID and it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact this agency.

Appeals from decisions of the SDA are heard by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (”SDAB”).

To appeal a decision, a notice of appeal must be filed with the SDAB through the KID Development Officer. The Notice of Appeal must be in writing and provide the following information:

A legal description of the land that is the subject of the subdivision or development permit application

• The name of the appellant
• A mailing address for the appellant
• A contact telephone number for the appellant
• A copy of the decision that is being appealed
• A clear statement of the reasons for the appeal

 
The Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Development Officer within 21 days of the date on which the SDA signed the decision that is being appealed. It is critical that the appeal be received by the Development Officer on or before the final day of the appeal period.

The SDAB will schedule a hearing for the appeal within 60 days of the date that the Development Officer receives the Notice of Appeal.