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1. What is a rezoning?

A "rezoning" means to change the zoning of a property, for example from agricultural to industrial. A bylaw amendment to the applicable Zoning Bylaw is required to facilitate this change.

A rezoning approval is often required to subdivide and develop residential, commercial and industrial parcels within Corman Park. Typically, a rezoning is required because the current Zoning District does not allow for the proposed development or there is a conflict with the proposed land use, parcel size or other regulation. Usually the applicant or landowner initiates the rezoning to support their proposal, but in some cases, the Planning Department will initiate or recommend a rezoning. Click for More Info on the Rezoning Process

2. How do I apply for a rezoning?

Submit the completed Rezoning application form, along with any necessary information and fees to the R.M. of Corman Park Planning Department.

A Basic Development Review (BDR) or Comprehensive Development Review (CDR) may be required to be submitted depending on the type of rezoning you are applying for. Click for More Info on the Rezoning Process

3. What is a subdivision?

Subdivision is the process in which a parcel of land is divided into two or more parcels, in order to obtain separate legal titles for each parcel.

The provincial Community Planning Branch with the Ministry of Government Relations is the approving authority for subdividing land in the R.M. All applications for subdivision must be submitted to Community Planning in order to begin the subdivision process. Click for More Info on the Subdivision Process

4. How do I apply for a subdivision?

The provincial Community Planning Branch with the Ministry of Government Relations is the approving authority for subdividing land in the R.M. All applications for subdivision must be submitted to Community Planning in order to begin the subdivision process.

Community Planning will facilitate a referral for review of the subdivision to Corman Park. Please contact Community Planning for more information on the application process. Click for More Info on Subdivision Application

5. Are subdivision and rezoning the same thing?

No. Subdivision is the process in which a parcel of land is divided into two or more parcels, in order to obtain separate legal titles for each parcel. Rezoning means to change the Zoning District that will be applicable to your property.

In some cases, a rezoning will be required to support the proposed subdivision. The application for a rezoning should accompany your application to subdivide a parcel.

6. What is a parcel tie? What does it mean if my parcels of land are tied together?

A parcel tie is a link between portions of land that appeared on the same title in the old paper-based land titles system but have been separated and distinguished by extension numbers in the new system.

Parcel ties indicate that the portions of land are linked to one another and cannot be transferred without the other parcel unless a subdivision is approved.

7. How do I remove my parcel ties?

A subdivision application must be submitted in order to consider removing parcel ties. However, the proposed parcel tie removal has to result in the parcels meeting all R.M. zoning and bylaw requirements. In some cases parcel ties cannot be removed even with a subdivision application. For example many ratepayers with 80 acres have two 40 acre parcels tied together. These parcel ties cannot be removed because the creation of new 40 acre parcels are not allowed in the R.M. To confirm whether or not your parcel can be untied please contact the Planning Department.

8. What is a Basic Development Review (BDR)?

A Basic Development Review (BDR) must be completed by someone wanting to subdivide and/or rezone land for low density, single severance subdivisions within agricultural districts to a maximum of 5 building sites per quarter section (or 3 sites per 80 acre parcel). Click for More Info on Basic Development Reviews

9. What is a Comprehensive Development Review (CDR)?

Comprehensive Development Review (CDR) reports are required by the Zoning Bylaws to be prepared and submitted in support of any application to rezone or subdivide land for multi-parcel country residential, commercial, industrial, or intensive recreational purposes. Click for Info on Comprehensive Development Review