Examples of Aggregate Businesses include:
| Aggregate Facility |
| Any pit or excavation made for the purpose of searching for, or the removal of any soil, earth, clay, marl, sand, gravel or rock for commercial purposes. May be allowed in EX district. |
| Aggregate Facility, Temporary |
| Any temporary pit, borrow pit, or excavation opened and used solely for the purpose of a particular project. May be allowed in the AG district. |
| Aggregate Stockpiling |
| The use of land for the storage of processed aggregates or other raw materials for future sale. May be allowed in the EX district. |
| Aggregate Stockpiling, Temporary |
| The temporary use of land for the storage of processed aggregates or other raw materials for a particular project. May be allowed in AG and RM-2 districts. |
| Crushing Plant |
| An industrial establishment where aggregate is processed through a crushing and sorting operation into various grades of gravel. May be allowed in the EX district. |
| Resource Extraction Operations |
| A development where gravel, rock, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or other material is being or has been removed by means of an open excavation to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes. May be allowed in EX and RM-DC districts. |
For a full list and definitions of Aggregate businesses, please refer to our Land Use Bylaw.
Zoning and Required Approvals
Zoning
Each land use is required to be in an appropriate land use district as listed above.
To determine the land use district of a property, refer to our Map. If your use is not listed on the land use district of a property, you may need to apply to rezone the property.
Approvals
Municipal Approvals
Development Permits are required for any new or expanding Aggregate business uses, including new buildings, additions to existing buildings, and a change in use or intensification of the use of the land or building.
A Building Permit is required for the construction of a building, including renovations, additions, or a change in occupancy.
Applications can be made online using our Gateway portal.
Provincial Approvals
Certain developments may require provincial approvals or licensing in addition to your municipal permits. Examples where Provincial approvals may be required include:
- If a development is within 800 m of the centerline of a highway;
- If a development will impact a water body or if it diverts and uses surface or groundwater;
- If a development involves the handling of food for consumption, liquor, or cannabis.
Fees
Fees for municipal approvals are charged in accordance with our Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges.
For further information, please contact Planning and Development Services.
This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various municipal, provincial, and federal bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically.