Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

COVID-19 Information

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) and Assessment Review Board (ARB) are both using a written hearing or appeal process as approved by the respective Board Chairs. These processes will now be managed remotely with Board Members.

The Community Standards and License Appeal Committee (CSLAC) will not convene in-person meetings and will utilize technology where possible.

For more information on the SDAB, ARB and CSLAC, contact:

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The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) is an independent tribunal established by City Council that hears appeals relating to:

· Decisions of the Development Authority regarding development permit applications.

· Enforcement orders issued by the Development Authority.

· Decisions of the Subdivision Authority regarding subdivision applications.

The Board is made up of citizens living in the City of Edmonton. The decisions of the Board are final and cannot be overturned unless the Board makes an error in some aspect of law or jurisdiction.

The SDAB normally meets every Wednesday and Thursday but may set additional dates for hearings if required.

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Search Decisions

You can search for decisions from 2015 to 2019 at sdab.edmonton.ca.

Decisions from February, 2019, and onward are posted on the CanLii website: https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/

Please contact the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board directly for any decisions prior to 2015.

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