Stamp Of Compliance

Overview

A Stamp of Compliance or certificate of compliance is a document signed by the City of Chestermere certifying that a development complies with the Land Use Bylaw. In particular, it certifies compliance with respect to yard requirements, that buildings are properly located on the site; structures do not exceed lot coverage or building height requirements, etc.

These certificates are usually required by mortgage companies as a means of protecting the buyer of a property. The following is information on how to apply for a stamp of compliance.

How Does Municipal Compliance Protect You?

A Real Property Report is necessary to determine compliance with municipal bylaws. A municipality reviews and endorses the Real Property Report and indicates if the improvements meet the requirements of the local bylaws. The property owner can then resolve any outstanding issues identified by the municipality. Early preparation of a Real Property Report significantly speeds up the process of selling a property (Alberta Land Surveyors Association)

Stamp of Compliance Application Form

Application Proccess

Request for a Stamp of Compliance is submitted either via mail or in person at the Municipal Office.
The submitted real property report will be reviewed to ensure that all buildings are in compliance with setback requirements of Land Use Bylaw 022-10 as amended and there are no encroachments into right-of-ways.
This process could take approximately 7-10 business days.
A rush application can be processed in approximately 1-2 business days (assuming no issues) for Residential applications only. Additional charges apply, please refer to Fee Schedule.
Upon completion of the review, the City either approves or refuses the compliance request. A letter is provided to the requestor along with the real property reports submitted. If the compliance is approved, the real property reports is stamped and returned with the compliance letter, if the compliance is refused, there will be no stamp on any of the real property reports and the refusal reasons will be clearly indicated on the compliance refusal letter. The City will always keep one original for their records.
The City will notify the requestor that the review for a Stamp of Compliance has been completed. Depending on the delivery method indicated on the Stamp of Compliance cover letter as filled out by the requestor, the City may either mail the Compliance Stamp package addressed to the requestor or hold it in the Municipal Office until picked up by the requestor.

PLEASE NOTE:

The review of a Real Property Report does not confirm the following:

If the necessary building permits have been obtained. A Certificate of Compliance does not check that permits for new structures or improvements to the property were properly obtained and inspected.
It does not regulate or enforce any building code requirements or serve as a confirmation of permit history on a property.

If the uses on site are being carried out in accordance with the necessary permits.
If buildings meet Land Use Bylaw regulations other than minimum setback requirements.
If there are any structures that are not permitted to encroach into a third-party right-of-way; and
If the location of structures that do not meet the definition of a building are compliant with the Land Use Bylaw.

A Certificate of Compliance is not a legislative requirement, but rather a service provided by The City of Chestermere. The City does not require you to get a compliance certificate and will not intervene in private transactions.

Feel free to contact our office at 403-207-7075 for any questions.