Subdivision & Development Appeal Board

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Hearings held in Council Chambers are open to the public. Those hearings conducted via Zoom will be live streamed and available to watch online. Please check the Hearing Agenda to confirm the location.

About the Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is a quasi-judicial board established in accordance with the Municipal Government Act and Town of Cochrane Bylaw 19/2019 (Procedural Bylaw).   

The SDAB hears appeals regarding decisions made by the development officer, the Development Authority or the Cochrane Planning Commission with respect to subdivisions, development permits or stop orders issued by the Town. The Board's decision is founded on fact-based evidence, applying legal rules as per legislation and planning documents such as the Municipal Development Plan and the Town of Cochrane Land Use Bylaw.   

The Board is independent from the Town of Cochrane Planning Department and is comprised of public-at-large members and a member of Council.  Once appointed, Board members and clerks must complete training approved by the Minister before they can hear an appeal. Approved refresher training is required every three years. 

The SDAB meets in the evening within 30 days of receipt of a valid appeal. Hearing dates will be advertised in the Cochrane Eagle with a minimum of five days notice.

Additional information is available in the terms of reference.

SDAB Notice to Appeal (application form)