Request for a Certificate of Compliance
The issuance of a Certificate of Compliance is a service provided by the Town of Sylvan Lake to property owners within the Town's jurisdiction (boundaries) to assist with the sale and transfer of property. Processing times may vary and a minimum of five to ten business days should be allowed for a compliance application to be reviewed.
- A request for a Certificate of Compliance must be made in writing to Planning and Development and include:
- A minimum of one (1) copy of the Real Property Report (prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor). Real Property Reports older than ten (10) years will not be accepted; and
- Where the Real Property Report is greater than one (1) year old, it must be accompanied by a Statutory Declaration from the registered landowner indicating that no changes, alterations or additions to the buildings have been made since the Real Property Report was prepared.
- A completed Certificate of Compliance Request Form; and
- The required fee as per the current Development Fee Schedule. Note an additional fee will apply for rush service.
- The Development Officer, in considering the request for a Certificate of Compliance, may consider that a building is in compliance with the Land Use Bylaw if it is within a maximum of ten (10) percent of the standards established in the applicable district.
Real Property Report
A Real Property Report is a legal document, prepared by an accredited Alberta Land Surveyor, that clearly illustrates the location of structures and visible improvements relative to the property boundaries. You can contact an accredited Alberta Land Surveyor to request a real property report if you don't have one.
If you have any questions regarding a request for compliance please contact Planning and Development at 403-864-5551 or email planning@sylvanlake.ca
Compliance Certificate fees
| Type of certificate needed | Certificate fee |
|---|---|
| Single detached dwellings/duplex per parcel | $125.00 |
| Multi-unit residential per parcel | $200.00 |
| Commercial/industrial/institutional per parcel | $200.00 |
| Express service (2 working days) | $300.00 |