Drop off your completed application at:

City of Chestermere
Community Growth & Infrastructure
2nd Floor
105 Marina Road, Chestermere AB T1X 1V7

When we receive your application, we will circulate it to the affected City departments and utilities to determine if an encroachment will be approved.

If an encroachment is approved, we will prepare an encroachment agreement for registration which must be signed by the registered owners of the property. The Encroachment Agreement will remain for the life of the structure. The structure may not be rebuilt on City land.

For more information call 403-207-7075 or email encroachment@chestermere.ca

Encroachment FAQs

It is a legal agreement between The City of Chestermere and the property owner confirming that development beyond your property lines onto public property, City-titled land or utility rights-of-way has been reviewed and is authorized to remain.

An encroachment agreement makes it easier for you to sell your property if you have a structure that encroaches on a utility right-of-way or City land. Standard real estate purchase contracts usually include a clause requiring the vendor to guarantee that The City has approved any encroachments. This guarantee may also be required by financial institutions.

Yes, please refer to Schedule C of The City of Chestermere Encroachment policy.

By the following steps above, anybody can make an application.

You may choose to consult a lawyer if you think your application is complex.

Your information and application are circulated to affected City departments (e.g. Roads, Parks, and Engineering) utility companies and CUI for approval. This may take up to 6 weeks.

After application and review by City Staff, should an encroaching feature be approved to remain with an Encroachment Agreement, City Staff will draw up the agreement for signature by the registered homeowner. All those registered on title musty sign the Encroachment Agreement.

Processing times vary, but generally applications are reviewed and completed in six to eight weeks.

Bylaw enforcement officers work closely with builders to avoid infractions and encroachments during the construction phase. They also check regularly for encroachments elsewhere.

Fees for encroachment applications are subject to a schedule in The City of Chestermere Encroachment Policy (link). Call Development and Infrastructure Services Department or email at encroachment@chestermere.ca regarding sending in your Real Property Report to us, we will reply in writing as to which application fee, if any, is relevant to your property.