To facilitate repairs on the water main serving Beaumont, the City is implementing a mandatory water ban for municipal operations and voluntary restrictions for residents to reduce non-essential water use, effective July 22, 2024.

Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB)

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) [pdf]. 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.

Upcoming or recent hearings

Hearing Date Location Notice of Hearing Agenda Decision
24-02 May 9, 2024, 6pm Council Chambers, City Hall Notice of Hearing 24-02 [pdf] Contact the SDAB secretary for this document 24-02 Decision [pdf]
24-01 January 17, 2024, 6pm Council Chambers, City Hall Notice of Hearing 24-01 [pdf] Contact the SDAB secretary for this document 24-01 Decision [pdf]

Considering an appeal?

You can submit an appeal for:

To file an appeal

Do you have questions on the decision that was made? You may contact the development officer and ask questions on the development or subdivision that you may be appealing.

When you are ready to file an appeal, you will need to:

  1. Complete the appeal form with reasons as to why you are appealing.
  2. Submit the development appeal form and payment of $125 within 21 days of the date of the decision letter.
  3. You can pay in person at City Hall (5600 49 Street, Beaumont). Our office is open from 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm on weekdays. Payment options: Debit, Cash, Cheque.

Note: Your appeal is not considered to be received unless the fee and form have been provided to the City of Beaumont.

Subdivision appeal fee:

Your subdivision appeal form and payment of $325 must be submitted within 21 days of the date of the decision letter.

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.

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.

* 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.

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.