The City of Red Deer has three independent appeal boards:

• Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board (RARB)
• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
• Red Deer Appeal and Review Board (RDARB)

As well, The City of Red Deer works with Red Deer County to host the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (ISDAB).

Even though our office is closed to the public we are still ready to assist you by phone or electronic means. The Appeal Boards may be contacted through the Board Clerk using the following contact information:

• Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
  
  • By email: appeals@reddeer.ca
  • By phone: 403-342-8132
• The Red Deer Appeal and Review Board
  • By email: appeals@reddeer.ca
  • By phone: 403-342-8132
• Central Alberta Regional Assessment Review Board
  • By email: regionalarb@reddeer.ca
  • By phone: 403-342-8132 

Filing Deadlines

Municipal Affairs has extended some of the deadlines to file appeals. Each type of appeal is different and may have a different deadline. For the most up to date information, please contact the Board Clerk directly.  

Filing an Appeal

We encourage you to file appeals by email to the attention of the Board Clerk for the applicable Board listed above. If you are unable to submit electronically please submit via regular mail to the attention of the Board Clerk for the applicable Board, located at Box 5008, Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4. Alternatively, you may use the drop box located at the main entrance of City Hall at 4914 48 Avenue, Red Deer. 

• Please ensure any documentation is enclosed in a sealed envelope and addressed to the attention of the Board Clerk.
• The envelope should include your name, contact information and the date deposited.
• Once the deposit is made please contact the Board Clerk using the contact information listed above to ensure the appeal has been received.

Appeal Fee Payments:

In person payments are suspended at this time, as an alternative we are accepting payments:

• by mail to the attention of the Board Clerk
  • Box 5008, Red Deer, AB  T4N 3T4
  • Make cheques payable to The City of Red Deer
  • Include appeal form, contact information and date submitted
• by drop box
  • Located at the entrance of City Hall
  • Make cheques payable to The City of Red Deer
  • Include appeal form, contact information and date submitted
  • Notify the Board Clerk of the submission 
    • email:  appeals@reddeer.ca or regionalarb@reddeer.ca
    • phone: 403-342-8132
• Online payments are not available at this time, you may also contact the Board Clerk using the contact information above to discuss payment options.

Hearings

In person hearings are suspended at this time. However, the Boards may also consider virtual or written hearings. 

Best Practices and Etiquette for Remote Hearing

Below are various best practices and points of etiquette that will help ensure your participation in a remote hearing is as effective as possible. They are for guidance only, and they are not exhaustive. 

Find an appropriate space

• We understand that you may not have complete privacy and silence in your current environment, which may be shared living space, but please do your best to participate from a private, quiet space.
• For video conferences, please try to find a space that also has good lighting and a neutral background.

Speak slowly and clearly

• Some participants' internet connections and/or speakers might not allow them to hear others clearly. Speaking slowly and clearly will help everyone follow what you are saying.

Ensure that your phone, computer or device is plugged in or that the necessary charger is handy