Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB)

About

The Beaumont Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB or Board) is a quasi-judicial board established in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and The City of Beaumont Bylaw (SDAB Bylaw).

The SDAB hears appeals regarding decisions made by The City of Beaumont subdivision and development authorities and renders decisions based on the evidence presented.

The Board is independent from The City of Beaumont Planning Department and is comprised of citizen members. The SDAB makes decisions in an impartial manner and applies the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness, which includes but is not limited to: the right to a public hearing; a duty to be fair; the right for all affected parties to be heard; the right to an adjournment if the SDAB determines it is merited; and the right to legal counsel.

Considering an appeal?

You can submit an appeal for:

A decision of the Subdivision Authority concerning a subdivision application.
A decision of the Development Authority concerning a development permit application.
An enforcement order issued by the Development Authority.

Development Permit

Type of decision	Who can appeal	Appeal deadlines
Approval	Persons considered *affected by the development.	21 calendar days after the date the notice is given under the Land Use Bylaw.
Conditions of Approval	The applicant for the development permit and persons considered *affected by the development.	For applicants: 21 calendar days after the date the applicant was given the written decision. For persons considered *affected by the development: 21 calendar days after the date the notice is given under the Land Use Bylaw.
Refusal	The applicant for the development permit.	21 calendar days after the date the applicant was given the written decision.
Deemed Refused	The applicant for the development permit.	If the Development Authority has not made a decision within 40 days after receipt of a complete application, 21 calendar days after the expiry of the 40 day period or the expiry of any extension agreement.

Enforcement Order

Type of decision

Who can appeal

Appeal deadlines

Enforcement Order

owner of the land
person in possession of the land or building
person responsible for the contravention
any person considered affected by the Order

21 calendar days from the date the property owner was served the notice of order.

Subdivision Order

Type of decision	Who can appeal	Appeal deadlines
Approval	Only Government agencies circulated during the approval process.	14 calendar days from the date the owner/applicant was notified of the decision.
Conditions of Approval	The owner of the property or the applicant of the subdivision application.	14 calendar days from the date the owner/applicant was notified of the decision.
Refusal	The owner of the property or the applicant of the subdivision application.	14 calendar days from the date the owner/applicant was notified of the decision.
Deemed Refused	The owner of the property or the applicant of the subdivision application.	If the Subdivision Authority has not made a decision within 60 days of receipt of an application, the owner/applicant has 14 calendar days after that to file an appeal.

* The term affected person is not defined in the Municipal Government Act. The Board determines affected persons on a case-by-case basis. For example, an affected person could be someone who feels the enjoyment, use or value of their property may be affected by the proposed development. The onus is on the person to show they are affected by the development.

All appeals are advertised and any party who feels they will be affected by the proposed development has the right to appear before the Board and explain why they are affected. The Board will then make a determination as to whether that person is an "affected person" with respect to the proposed development.

Contact

SDAB Secretary

Email: Legislative@Beaumont.ab.ca

Phone: 780-929-8782

Address: 5600 49 Street, Beaumont, AB, T4X 1A1

HEARING	DATE	LOCATION	NOTES	DECISION
23-01	October 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.	Council Chambers, City Hall	Contact SDAB Secretary at legislative@beaumont.ab.ca or 780-929-8782 Zoom link to be heard at the Hearing.