The Town of Carstairs is dedicated to ensuring that growth within the community conforms to the Carstairs Land Use Bylaw. Any development projects require prior application and approval.
Development permits are available through the Town Office. Building Permits are required prior to construction. Please remember a development permit is required for projects such as decks, basement development, additions and many home and property renovations. The Town of Carstairs does not issue gas, plumbing and electrical permits. These permits can be obtained through IJD Inspections.
Contact the Town office at 403.337.3341 for permits before you are ready to start your project. To see application forms for deck construction or building permit applications, please visit our Documents and Forms page.
About Development Notices
Development notices will be published in the local newspaper and on the Town website once submitted to the Planning and Development Department. Any person who feels they may be affected by the issuance of these development permits may appeal in writing to the Planning and Development Director within the appeal time period stated in the advertisement. More information may be obtained at the Town Office.
Current Development Notices
The following Development Permits have been issued for the proposed developments:
| A development permit is required for projects such as decks, basement development, additions and many home and property renovations. Development Permits have been received for the following proposed developments: | ||
| Appeals can be made prior to June 30, 2026 | ||
| 104-2026 | 1239 Grey Street | Interior Renovations |
| 105-2026 | 746 Carriage Lane Dr. | Secondary Basement Suite |
| 106-2026 | 748 Carriage Lane Dr. | Secondary Basement Suite |
| 107-2026 | 643 Mandalay Link | SFD w/Deck and Dev. Basement |
| 108-2026 | 639 11 Ave | Single Family Dwelling |
| 109-2026 | 639 11 Ave | Detached Garage w/Secondary Suite |
| 110-2026 | 744 Highfield Dr. | Detached Garage |
| 111-2026 | 668 West Highland Cres. | Shed |
| 112-2026 | 209 9 Ave Bay 1 - 3 | Commercial Renovation |
| 113-2026 | 1406 Price Road | Deck w/Stairs |
| 114-2026 | 656 MacEwan Dr. | Basement Renovation |
| Appeals can be made prior to July 7, 2026 | ||
| 115-2026 | 670 West Highlands Cres. | Rooftop Solar Panels |
| Questions or concerns can be directed to the Planning & Development Department | ||
Public Hearings
Town Council will call Public Hearings to address certain issues of importance to residents, including, but not limited to, amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. Check this page or the Community Events Calendar for notice of the next Public Hearing. Call Town Office at 403.337.3341 to confirm dates and times.
Notice of Public Hearing - Amendments to Bylaw No. 2060 - Land Use Bylaw
July 13, 2026
6:30 PM
Council Chambers - Carstairs Municipal Office 844 Centre Street
