Welcome to the Town of Carstairs in Alberta. It's a Lifestyle Choice. The Carstairs Town Office is conveniently located on 844 Centre Street, just west of the campground. There are many great residential subdivisions in town, offering safety and a real sense of community. Family is important in Carstairs. Check out the many programs we offer young families. Our recreation facilities include soccer fields, tennis courts, arena and curling rink, as well as a splash park now in the planning stages. The campground is simply beautiful, and features a replica grain elevator with many historical items on exhibit.
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Town of Carstairs
844 Centre St, Box 370
Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0
Ph: 403-337-3341
Fax: 403-337-3343

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Documents and Forms
Listed below are the Town's most requested documents and forms, including various bylaws and application forms. Fee schedules and requirements for operating a business are also posted here.

Town Bylaws
All Bylaws in the Town of Carstairs are brought into effect by Town Council. If you are not sure what a specific bylaw says, please follow the links here. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Town Office.

The following is a selection of the Town's most requested bylaws. If you are interested in a specific matter, please feel free to Contact Town Office with your inquiry. If you prefer, copies of bylaws can also be viewed at Town Office, 844 Centre Street.

Bylaw 706 - Noise
Bylaw 728 - Dog Control
Bylaw 800 - Dog Control
Canine Fees
Bylaw 806 - Cemetery
Bylaw 838 - Fire Pit
Bylaw 844 - Business License
Bylaw 872 - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Bylaw 886 - Bed and Breakfast
Bylaw 887 - Parking
Bylaw 891 - Nuisance (Unsightly & Untidy Premises)
Bylaw 894 - Disaster Services
Bylaw 896 - Hobby & Breeder Kennel
Bylaw 901 - Snow Removal
Bylaw 902 - Cat
Bylaw 905 - Traffic
Bylaw 906 - Business License
Bylaw 910 - Tax Installment Payment Plan
Bylaw 919 - Public Use of Intoxicating Substances
Bylaw 922 - ATCO Gas & Pipelines Agreement
Bylaw 926 - Air Pressure Guns
Bylaw 927 - Injurious Occupation of Property
Bylaw 929 - Discharge of Fireworks/Firecrackers
Bylaw 940 - The Havenfields, Phase 3 & 4
Bylaw 941 - Land Use
Bylaw 951 - LUB Amendment (Aardvark)
Bylaw 953 - LUB Amendment (R1S District)
Bylaw 954 - LUB Amendment (Thain)
Bylaw 947 - Carlinton Area Structure Plan
Bylaw 952 - Eastgate Area Structure Plan
Bylaw 955 - Rates for Goods & Services
Bylaw 961 - Burglary, Robbery & Instrusion Alarm Systems

Borrowing Bylaws

Bylaw 920 - Borrowing, Operating (March 2007)
Bylaw 923 - Borrowing, Public Library
Bylaw 934 - Borrowing, Operating (March 2008)
Bylaw 935 - Borrowing, Operating (March 2008)
Bylaw 943 - Borrowing, Land Purchase (August 2008)
Bylaw 945 - Borrowing, Operating (March 2009)
Bylaw 946 - Borrowing, Operating (March 2009)
Bylaw 949 - Debenture for Road Construction (May 2009)
Bylaw 950 - Debenture for Purchasing Land (May 2009)

Taxation Rates

Bylaw 904 - Taxation Rates 2005
Bylaw 913 - Taxation Rates 2006
Bylaw 924 - Taxation Rates 2007
Bylaw 942 - Taxation Rates 2008
Bylaw 948 - Taxation Rates 2009
Bylaw 960 - Taxation Rates 2010

Application Forms - Planning & Development
Application fees are required for various projects such as building a deck or adding a garage to your property. If you do not see the application form you require, please contact Town Office.

Building and Development for Renovations and Deck Application Forms
Building Removal Application Form
Demolition Application Form
Detached Garage Application Form
Development Permit Application Form, Commercial
Development Permit Application Form, Industrial
Development Permit Application Form, Institutional
Development Permit Application Form, Modular Home
Driveway Worksheet
Land Use Re-designation Application Form
MPC Development Application Form
Signs - Development Permit Application Form
Subdivision Application Form & Checklist

SCHEDULE OF FEES
    Subdivision Service Fees
    Building & Development Permit Application Rates

Application Forms - Finance
UTILITIES
    Preauthorized Debit Form
    Preauthorized Credit Card Payment Plan Form

TAXES
    Tax Installment Application Form
    Preauthorized Debit Form
    Preauthorized Credit Card Payment Form

Application Forms - Operational Services
If you are planning a wedding, sporting event, concert or other special event in one of the Town's parks or green spaces, you require a permit that describes the event, date and location, and outlines the various activities you intend to include.
Application for a Greenspace Permit, Gazebo, Concession
Adopt-A-Park Application Form
Ball Diamond Rental Agreement
Ball Diamond Use Guidelines

Application Forms - Business
All businesses operating within the corporate boundaries of the Town of Carstairs are required to possess a valid Town of Carstairs Business License. There are three different types of licenses: Resident, Non-Resident, and Temporary. Businesses that purchase a Business License automatically become members of the Chamber of Commerce. Fees for business licenses are based on a calendar year and expire December 31 each year.

Business Licenses/Home Occupation Licenses require the approval of the Planning and Development Director.
Business License Application Form
Home Occupation Permit/Business License Application

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