Examples of Vehicle Service and Repair Businesses include:

Agricultural Industry
The use of land and buildings for a non-agricultural pursuit that is intended to provide off farm income for the farming family. The use is incidental or subordinate to the principal use of the land for agricultural purposes. Agricultural industries are larger than Home Occupations, Agricultural and may involve the employment of non-family members in the business to a maximum of 8 employees. May be allowed in the AG district. 
Auto Body and Repair Shop 
A use where the primary activity is the repairing and maintaining of vehicles, including auto body repair. May be allowed in RM and RM-3 districts.
Automobile Repair Garage 
An establishment for the repair or replacement of parts in a motor vehicle but does not offer vehicle fuels for retail sale. For the purposes of this definition, vehicle may include motorized construction equipment, farm equipment or tractor trailers. May be allowed in CC, CM, GC, RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 districts.
Automotive/Recreation Vehicle Sales and Rental 
A development used for the retail sale or rental of new or used automobiles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, tent trailers, boats, travel trailers or similar light vehicles or crafts. This use may also include incidental maintenance services and sale of parts. This use does not include dealerships for the sale of manufactured homes, trucks, or heavy equipment with a gross vehicle rating greater than 4,000 kg (8,818 lb.). See “Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, Storage, And Rentals” for dealerships of vehicles and equipment over 4,000 kg. May be allowed in CC, GC, RM-1, RM-2, and RM-4 districts. 
Automobile Service Station 
A use, building or part of a building, where vehicle fuels, lubricants and accessories are offered for retail sale and which contains facilities for the repair and maintenance of vehicles excluding body and fender work. May be allowed in CC, GC, GWC, RM-1 and RM-2 districts. 
Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, Storage, and Rentals 
A development used for the retail sale or rental of new or used heavy equipment and trucks exceeding 4,000 kg (18,000 lbs.), recreational vehicles, and manufactured homes together with incidental maintenance services and the sale of parts and accessories. See “Automotive/Recreation Vehicle Sales And Rental” for all vehicles at or under 4,000 kg. May be allowed in RM-2 and RM-3 districts.
Oilfield Support Services 
A development that provides cleaning, servicing, repairing or testing of materials, goods and equipment normally associated with the oil and gas industry. This may include the storage or shipping of such materials, goods and equipment, including petrochemical products and supplies, provided such storage does not exceed 5,000m3 for all organic or inorganic chemicals and 10,000m3 for all petroleum products. Such storage shall be in accordance with all applicable provincial and federal statutes. This definition applies to oil and gas industry support operations and includes, but is not limited to, seismic surveying, well servicing, oilfield haulers, pipeline contractors and welding operations. May be allowed in RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, and RM-4 districts.
Rapid Drive Through Vehicle Service 
A development tailored to provide a quick and convenient motor vehicle servicing (including vehicular oil change and minor tune ups). May be allowed in the GWC district. 
Salvage Yard 
Land or buildings where motor vehicles, tires, and parts are disassembled, repaired, stored or resold. May be allowed in the RM-3 district. 
Truck and Manufactured Home Sales and Rental
A development used for the retail sale or rental of new or used trucks exceeding 4,000 kg (18,000 lbs.), motor homes, and manufactured homes together with incidental maintenance services and the sale of parts and accessories. May be allowed in RM-1, RM-2, RM-3, and RM-4 districts. 

For a full list and definitions of Vehicle Service and Repair businesses, please refer to our Land Use Bylaw.

Zoning and Required Approvals

Zoning

Each land use is required to be in an appropriate land use district as listed above.

To determine the land use district of a property, refer to our Map. If your use is not listed on the land use district of a property, you may need to apply to rezone the property.

Approvals

Municipal Approvals

Development Permits are required for any new or expanding Vehicle Service and Repair uses, including new buildings, additions to existing buildings, and a change in use or intensification of the use of the land or building.

A Building Permit is required for the construction of a building, including renovations, additions, or a change in occupancy. 

Applications can be made online using our Gateway portal.

Provincial Approvals

Certain developments may require provincial approvals or licensing in addition to your municipal permits. Examples where Provincial approvals may be required include:

  • If a development is within 800 m of the centerline of a highway;
  • If a development will impact a water body or if it diverts and uses surface or groundwater;
  • If a development involves the handling of food for consumption, liquor, or cannabis.

Fees

Fees for municipal approvals are charged in accordance with our Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges.

For further information, please contact Planning and Development Services.

 

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various municipal, provincial, and federal bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The County of Grande Prairie No. 1 accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically.