Mobile homes (Manufactured Homes)

Property owners who lost a mobile home are permitted to replace it with another mobile home subject to meeting safety code requirements and meeting the requirements of the Land Use Policy. Note that under the Land Use Policy, mobile homes fall under the definition of “manufactured home”. Mobile homes are not permitted outside of the R4 District in the Jasper townsite. Before purchasing a used mobile home, leaseholders are strongly encouraged to contact a safety codes officer to verify the mobile meets the applicable building code requirements.

To avoid any issues, please do not purchase a new mobile home before confirming that the mobile home meets current building code requirements for mobile homes.

Relocating a Mobile Home

A used mobile home placed on a lot in Jasper must comply with applicable building and safety codes. Before purchasing a used mobile home, leaseholders are strongly encouraged to contact a safety codes officer to verify the mobile home meets the current code.

To avoid any issues, please do not purchase a new mobile home before confirming that the mobile home meets current building code requirements for mobile homes.

Where can I find the Jasper specific development requirements for a new mobile home?

Mobile Homes are like other homes in Jasper, and lots of information related to the new residential home development found here can be used to guide your process.

Development permissions for mobile homes are outlined in Section 20 - Compact Lot District (R4) of the Land Use Policy. Note that mobile homes fall under the definition of Manufactured Homes. Development in the R4 District is also subject to relevant requirements in Section 7 – General Requirements, along with the Architectural Motif Guidelines.

I’m looking into adding a Secondary Suite or a Garage Suite as part of my build. Is there more information specific to these developments?

Secondary suites, private home accommodations and garage suites are not allowed within mobile homes.

Secondary suites are allowed within the R4 District when developed as part of one-unit dwelling or two-unit dwelling with a permanent foundation.

I’ve heard that there are limitations on the colour and materials I can use for the siding and roofing of my home. Where can I find these?

Building materials and colour are subject to the Architectural Motif Guidelines for the Town of Jasper. The intent of these guidelines is to ensure a level of compatibility with the surrounding natural environment and reduce fire risk. Building exterior colour and materials can be found on the Jasper Colour Palette webpage.

Development requirements for Mobile Homes in the Architectural Motif are:

• Meet Architectural Motif requirements regarding non-combustible siding and roofing materials
• Meet Architectural Motif requirements around fire-smart landscaping
• All mobile homes must have skirting around their base covering up the void space under the home. The skirting must be made of non-combustible materials
• Similar to other parts of Jasper, vinyl siding is not permitted on new builds

I don’t see the term Mobile Home in the Land Use Policy. What are the rules that apply to my home?

The Land Use Policy uses the term Manufactured Home to mean mobile home. In the Land Use Policy Manufactured homes are defined as “a structure, transportable in one or more sections and designed to be used as a dwelling, constructed to Canadian Standard Association (CSA) standards, and includes the plumbing heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein;”

How do I find the potential footprint and maximum gross floor area for a new home on my Site?

Generally, when planning to build a new home, you would start with obtaining a Real Property Report (RPR) of your Site. In a new build situation you will require a Canada Lands Surveyor’s services for: (1) Initial RPR of your Site verifying Site dimensions, verification of Site Area, and also geodetic elevations for each lot corner; (2) to verify foundation sitting and geodetic elevation at the conclusion of foundation construction; and (3) at the conclusion of your project to conduct a new RPR demonstrating all the new structures on the Site.

Using the RPR you can then start to draft a Site Plan and draw in the front, side, and rear setbacks to find the potential area that the building footprint of your home may sit within. The following table lists the required setbacks for mobile homes in the R4 district:

If you choose to add a shed (accessory building) it must be a minimum of 1.0 m from property lines and a minimum of 1.5 m from buildings or fences.

With these setbacks in mind, you can then begin to draft in the potential footprints which all together (including any other structures which are 1.0 m or more in height) will give you the proposed total Site Coverage. The following table contains the R4 district’s maximum Site Coverages:

My lot is on an angle, how do I figure out my building pocket?

Many lots in Jasper are on angles. In these cases you can use an average front and rear setback to create a rectangular building pocket. This is intended to give these neighborhoods a stepped building frontage streetscape.

How tall can I build my home, carport, and shed?

The following table identifies the maximum roof and eave heights in the R4 district:

How do I plan my required on-site parking and landscaping?

The Land Use Policy sets regulations for parking, and soft landscaping, is dependent on what district you are in, as well other factors, as stated in the table below.

On your site plan, parking stalls are required to be dimensioned at the minimum width of 2.7 m and length of 6.0 m and shall be unobstructed. In the R4 district, sites without back lane access may have their required on-site parking within the front setback. Parking stalls must always be setback a minimum of 0.6 m from public roadways.

More information on soft landscaping, including sample landscape plans and calculations, as well as the link to the Parks Canada approved planting list, are all available on the landscaping development webpage.

What do I need to submit for a Development Permit for a new home?

1. Development Permit Application - To apply for a development permit, please sign and submit the Development Permit Application (PDF, 195 KB). This will provide the development office with basic contact information and the anticipated cost of the project to ensure the proper authority approves the permit.
2. New Home Development Checklist - The checklist (PDF, 187 KB) is for you to ensure you are submitting everything that is required for a complete development permit submission package for a New Home Development.
3. Project Narrative - Please describe your project and include:
   • the type of building and its intended use
   • number of dwelling units including secondary suites (if any) or garage suites (if any)
   • a real property report prepared by a Canada lands surveyor, including the existing geodetic elevation of the four corners of the lot
   • photos of the site and adjacent areas
4. Site Plan (in metric and drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200) The plan must show:
   • North arrow and Scale
   • Lot dimensions and Total Site Area (m²),
   • Geodetic elevations of the four corners of the site
   • Dimensions and area (m²) of existing and proposed structures (primary building, garage, shed, fence, retaining walls, etc.)
   • Site Coverage of each structure and total Site Coverage Calculation
   • All setbacks (rear, front and side) from the property line to the Primary Building and the proposed structures
   • Proposed required on-site parking spaces demonstrated and dimensioned (minimum 2.7 m width by 6.0 m length each with no obstructions)
   • Location of utility lines (buried and / or overhead)
   • Hard Landscaping (sidewalks, driveways, gravelled areas, bark mulch, retaining walls) and the calculation of the total hard landscaping area (m²) for the Site.
   • Soft Landscaping surfaces (grass, flower beds, shrubs, trees, and gardens) including:
     • total soft landscaping area for the Site (m²)
     • total soft landscaping area for the front yard (m²)
5. Architectural plans (in metric and drawn to a scale of not less than 1:100) demonstrating:
   • Dimensioned floor plans of all proposed development
   • Elevation plans from grade indicating geodetic: roof heights, eave heights, main floor height, of all structures
   • Sections indicating floor heights and relationship with geodetic grade
   • Site section from the front to rear property line, including adjacent streets and lanes
   • Roof plan showing slopes and major roof structure

The following items may be submitted following initial review of the architectural plans and overall site plan.

1. Landscape plan (in metric and drawn to a scale of not less than 1:200) demonstrating:
   • Existing and finished geodetic grades at four corners of the lot and of the Primary Building
   • Planting plan with proposed plant species, number and size all in accordance with the Jasper Townsite planting list and general landscaping direction as stated in the Landscaping in the Town of Jasper webpage
   • Hard Landscaping (sidewalks, driveways, gravelled areas, bark mulch, retaining walls) and the calculation of the total hard landscaping area (m²) for the Site.
   • Soft Landscaping surfaces (grass, flower beds, shrubs, trees, and gardens) including:
     • total soft landscaping area for the Site (m²)
     • total soft landscaping area for the front yard (m²)
   • Existing and proposed fencing and site lighting

The above required submissions, or any questions regarding the above, may be submitted to the Jasper Development Office at: jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca.

For development inquiries, or to request a meeting with a development officer, please contact the Development Office at jasperdevelopment@pc.gc.ca or (780) 852-6123. Please note that your inquiry or meeting request may be directed to a planner from the Municipality of Jasper or from Parks Canada. If you would prefer to meet with a specific organization, please state this in your call or email.

When do I need to obtain the building permit?

Once a Development Permit has been issued, you can begin the process of applying for a building permit as detailed on the Parks Canada Building Permit webpage.

The above requirements are intended to help assist you with your application. If there are any conflicts between the information presented above and the requirements as stated in the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy, the requirements in the Policy take precedent.