City of Lethbridge Permit Process

The first step in getting approval for a business is to determine the location of the business, and to make sure that the type of business is an allowed use in that zoning district.

Most businesses require approval from the City of Lethbridge Development Services department before they can qualify for a business license. Any business providing goods or services in the City of Lethbridge is required to hold a valid City of Lethbridge Business License.

If you need to make changes to your building in order to accommodate your business, you may need a building permit.

City of Lethbridge Development Services

County of Lethbridge Permit Process

The County of Lethbridge Planning and Development department is primarily responsible for the review and processing of rezoning, development and subdivision applications ensuring that development occurs in compliance with the Land Use Bylaw, Municipal Development Plan and Municipal Government Act. Hard Copies of all County of Lethbridge Bylaws are available through our County Administration Office located at #100, 905 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta or by calling 403 328-5525.

Department staff provides the public and County Council with information and interpretation of regulations on planning, development and the subdivision of Land in the County.

If you would like more information regarding current planning and future land uses in the County, please contact:

Nick Paladino
Supervisor of Planning and Development
npaladino@lethcounty.ca
Telephone: 403 328-5525
Fax: 403 328-5602