The board will issue a decision in writing within 15 days of the hearing.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hears appeals regarding decisions made on planning and development applications in the City of Lethbridge.
Submit an appeal
If you’d like to appeal a decision on a subdivision or development application, please complete the Appeal Form and submit it to the City Clerk’s Office. You must submit an appeal within 21 days of receiving the written decision or 21 days after a notice to the public was published in a newspaper.
Eligibility
You can make an appeal for following reasons:
- A decision or order regarding a development or subdivision application
- Failure or refusal to issue a development permit
For development permits, the applicant or any person affected by a decision, development permit or order may appeal the decision.
For subdivisions, only the applicant can appeal the decision.
Frequently asked questions
View the frequently asked questions about the subdivision and development application appeal process.
When will I receive a final decision from the Board?
Can I appeal a decision made by the Board?
You can only appeal the Board’s decision if you believe it violates a law or is not within their jurisdiction. In all other instances, the decision of the Board is final.
What happens after I make an appeal?
After we receive an appeal, the Board Secretary will arrange a hearing and send out written notice to the applicants, the appellant(s) as well as those located within in 60 m of the development or subdivision site.
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled on an as needed basis. We typically meet in Council Chamber on Thursday afternoons at 5 p.m.
Agendas and decisions
Review the past decisions of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. If you’d like to view the agendas or decisions for meetings prior to 2018, please contact David Sarsfield at david.sarsfield@lethbridge.ca.
302 Laval Boulevard W 302 Laval Boulevard W-Decision
250 McMaster Boulevard W 250 McMaster Boulevard W-Decision
237 Dieppe Blvd S 237 Dieppe Blvd S-Decision
View the 2023 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board agendas:
616 17 Street North Agenda, 616 17 Street North Decision
221 2 Avenue South Agenda, 221 2 Avenue South Decision.
23 Trent Road West Agenda 23 Trent Road West Decision
323 4 Street South Agenda- revised 323 4 Street South Decision
View the 2022 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board decisions:
View the 2021 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board decisions:
- 1610 – 10 Avenue North Agenda and 1610 – 10 Avenue North Decision
- 108 – 8 Street South Agenda and 108 – 8 Street South Decision
- 402 8A Avenue South Agenda and 402 8A Avenue South Decision
- 1106 – 5 Avenue South Agenda and 1106 – 5 Avenue South Decision
- 768 Moonlight Crescent West Agenda and 768 Moonlight Crescent West Decision
- 422 – 13 Street North Agenda and 422 – 13 Street North Decisions
View the 2020 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board decisions:
- 77 Salish Place West Agenda and 77 Salish Place West Decision
- 108 – 8 Street South Agenda and 108 – 8 Street South Decision
- 3, 4 3287 – 32 Street North Agenda and 3, 4 3287 – 32 Street North Decision
- 1509 Lakeshore Road South Agenda and 1509 Lakeshore Road South Decision
- 439 - 18 Street North Agenda and 439 – 18 Street North Decision
- 2919 – 13 Avenue South Agenda and 2919 – 13 Avenue South Decision
- 836 – 12 Street South Agenda and 836 – 12 Street South Decision
View the 2019 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board decisions:
- 141 – 14 Street North Agenda and 141 – 14 Street North Decision
- 3400 – 12 Avenue North Agenda and 3400 – 12 Avenue North Decision
- 250 McMaster Boulevard West Agenda and 250 McMaster Boulevard West Decision
- 311 Caledonia Boulevard West Agenda and 311 Caledonia Boulevard West Decision
- 4002 Mayor Magrath Drive South Agenda and 4002 Mayor Magrath Drive South Decision
- 635 – 14 Street South Agenda and 635 – 14 Street South Decision
- 604 – 8 Street South Agenda and 604 – 8 Street South Decision
- 1022 – 7 Street North Agenda and 1022 – 7 Street North Decision
View the 2018 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board decisions:
- 636 – 16 Street North Agenda and 636 – 16 Street North Decision
- Bays A and B, 234 – 12 B Street North Agenda and Bays A and B, 234 – 12 B Street North Decision
- 244 – 20 Street North Agenda and 244 – 20 Street North Decision
- 1126 – 15 Street South Agenda and 1126 – 15 Street South Decision
- 819 – 8 Avenue South Agenda and 819 – 8 Avenue South Decision
- 2306 – 6 Avenue South Agenda and 2306 – 6 Avenue South Decision
- 244 – 20 Street North Agenda and 244 – 20 Street North Decision
- 725 – 18A Street North Agenda and 725 – 18A Street North Decision
- 215 Dieppe Boulevard South Agenda and 215 Dieppe Boulevard South Decision
Governing documents
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw provides information about rules governing the decision making process of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
Contact Us
City Hall
910 4 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6
Phone: 311
or 403-320-3111 (if outside of Lethbridge)