MD of Taber Municipal Planning Commission meeting highlights – September 15 

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Taber Times

By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Municipal District of Taber’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) met on September 15, 2025.

The commission first adopted the minutes from its September 2 meeting, which set the stage for the day’s agenda. During the September 2 meeting, the following items, among others, were discussed and carried:

• Application 112-25 to move a previously occupied 975-square-foot mobile home onto a property in NE 18-13-16-W4 received approval. The approval comes with several conditions. The applicant must secure all necessary building and safety code permits and contact Alberta One-Call before starting. The mobile home must adhere to rural agricultural setback standards and be placed according to the submitted site plan. Furthermore, any damage from transport must be repaired, and siding and skirting must be updated and completed by March 4, 2026. The existing dwelling on the property must also be removed before the new one is occupied.

• Application 114-25 was approved, reducing the required setback from the west property line from 100 feet and 50 feet down to 20 feet. As a condition of this waiver, the property owner is required to install a guardrail at their own expense along the west property line. The dugout must also be fenced as detailed in the application, and any soil stockpiles must be cleared from property line setbacks within one year of the dugout’s completion.

• Application 115-25 to construct a new 1,271-square-foot home with an attached 752-square-foot garage in Enchant was also approved. The project reduces the side yard setback from 15 feet to 7 feet and the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 20 feet. The approval is subject to conditions, including obtaining all necessary permits and contacting various municipal departments for utility connections. The applicant must also provide a full set of building plans to the M.D. of Taber for assessment purposes.

• Subdivision application 2024-0-053 concerning property at NW¼ 15-10-16-W4 was discussed. The commission authorized the subdivision endorsement to be granted under its original approval, provided that the northern boundary of the country residential lot is shifted southward. This adjustment will ensure the lot complies with the bylaw standard of 65.6 feet (20 meters).

During the September 15 meeting it was noted that the Development Authority of the Municipal District of Taber has also approved the issuance of several new development permits. The approvals include a range of projects classified as either Permitted or Discretionary Uses under the local Land Use Bylaw.

The following permits have been approved for uses that are allowed within their specific land use districts. These decisions are generally not subject to appeal.

• Grassy Lake Shed (DP 117-25): A permit was issued for the installation of a 160-square-foot shed on Lots 37-40, Block 5, Plan 4466AA within Grassy Lake.

• Residential Solar Array (DP 118-25): Approval was granted for the installation of a 15.84kW AC, 22kW DC roof-mounted solar array on Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 0714245 within SE 17-14-17-W4.

According to the MD of Taber’s regulations, an appeal for a Permitted Use is only possible if it is believed that the provisions of the Land Use Bylaw have been relaxed, varied, or misinterpreted.

Discretionary Uses require a more detailed review by the Development Authority. The following permits have been approved:

• Existing Dugout (DP 114-25): A permit was issued for an existing 15,300-square-foot dugout located at Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 9611496 within NW 8-9-16-W4.

• Move-in Mobile Home (DP 112-25): Approval was granted to move in a previously occupied 975-square-foot mobile home at NE 18-13-16-W4.

• New Dwelling in Enchant (DP 115-25): A permit was approved for the construction of a new 1,271-square-foot dwelling with a 752-square-foot attached garage on Lot 29, Block 12, Plan 2310278 within Enchant.

For Discretionary Use permits, individuals who believe they are affected by the decision have the right to appeal. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the MD of Taber Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. The notice must clearly state the reasons for the appeal and be accompanied by a $400.00 fee.

It is important to note that appeals must be filed within 21 days after the date of the public notice. Community members are encouraged to stay informed about development decisions and understand their rights and responsibilities under the Land Use Bylaw.