The document discusses the two-stage lot grading approval process for the Town of Stony Plain. The first stage, rough grade approval, is completed by the homebuilder. For final grade approval, homeowners need to hire an Alberta Land Surveyor to survey the property and prepare a final grade certificate. The surveyor then submits this to the Town, who will inspect the grading within 5 days and send the inspection report to the homeowner. The document provides tips for final grading and maintaining proper drainage.

1. Lot Grading at the Final Stage
The Town of Stony Plain has a two
stage approval process for lot grading.
Town of Stony Plain
Rough Grade Approval is generally the
P RO DU C T /S ERV IC E I NF ORM A TIO N responsibility of the homebuilder. Your
builder has completed the first stage
and the attached report validates that
LOT G RADING rough grade approval has been issued
for your lot.
I NSPECTIONS
Final Grade Approval Process
F INAL G RADE STAGE
Apply for Final Grade Approval by
contacting an Alberta Land Surveyor to
survey your property and prepare a
final grade certificate. You may choose
the same surveyor that prepared the
rough grade certificate for your home-
builder. Provide the surveyor your
contact information: email or fax
number or mailing address.
4905 51 Avenue The surveyor submits your certificate
Stony Plain AB T7Z 1Y1 and your contact information to the
Tel: 780 963 2151 Town of Stony Plain.
Fax: 780 963 0935
www.stonyplain.com Town Lot Grading Inspectors review
your grading within five (5) working
days of receiving the certificate
(workload and weather permitting).
The Lot Grading Inspection Report and
certificate are faxed, emailed or mailed
Hours of Operation 780-963-2151 following the inspection.
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2. Split Surface Drainage
Rear to Front Surface
Drainage
Final Grading Tips
Raise all areas, including side-lots, to
final grade before placing decorative
materials such as rock or bark Lake and Top of Bank Lots
mulch. Things to Remember
Topsoil must be raked, rolled, and Review restrictions prior to land-
ready for sod. scaping by obtaining a copy of the Inspectors do not require property
Restrictive Covenant from a Registry owners to be present when con- If a re-inspection is needed, the
Ensure that positive grade exists un-
Office. ducting a lot grading inspection. property owner must contact 780-
der decks and steps.
963-2151. There is a fee for re-
Provide 10% slope away from the Leave the downspout extensions in
Easements for Concrete or Grass inspection.
foundation walls. the “down position.”
Property line swales must not be ob- Swales The property owner is responsible
structed. Any pets or animals should be to maintain proper lot grading after
Planned patios and walks need not Draining swale right-of-ways must properly secured and gates approval has been issued for as
be installed, but the base should be be graded to match the design plan unlocked to allow for a trouble free long as they own the property.
built. and must be unobstructed and free inspection.
Sod may be placed prior to applying draining. Tree planting is prohib- All illustrations provided courtesy of
for final grade approval. ited. City of Edmonton