Both Residential, as well as Commercial & Industrial Developments can require permits. Below are some of the permits you need when building or renovating your property.
Residential
Some of the options below require a Development Permit Application
| Apartment & Townhouse | ||||||
| New Home Construction | ||||||
| Renovating & Expanding your home | ||||||
| Secondary Suite | ||||||
| Finishing your basement | ||||||
| Garages & Sheds * Sheds under 120 sq ft will not require a permit. | ||||||
| Decks | ||||||
| If your deck is 2' or higher from the ground or is covered in anyway, you require a development and building permits. | ||||||
| Application Form Decks below 2' in height do not need permits *Deck permit fees are $50 as per the Fees and Charges Bylaw | ||||||
| Fences | ||||||
| In your side and rear yards, you can build a fence as tall as 1.8m (6.0ft) In your front yard, you can build a fence as tall as 0.91m (3.0ft) Fences can not be built on Town property. | ||||||
| Application Form *Fence permit fees are $25 as per the Fees and Charges Bylaw | ||||||
| Hot Tubs & Swimming Pools | ||||||
| Hot Tubs & Swimming Pools require permits. The types of permits required are: | ||||||
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| Application Form *Swimming Pool permit fees are $50 as per the Fees and Charges Bylaw |
Commercial & Industrial
All options below require a Development Permit Application.
| Development Permit for Signage |
| New Construction |
| Renovating & Expanding your Development |
| Change of Use, New Occupancy or Change of Intensity |
Are you starting a new business? Moving? Renovating? You are required to get permits to ensure that your project meets the regulations before starting any work. If you have any questions, please contact us. |
| Application Form *Fees will vary depending on the type of construction, as per the Fees & Charges Bylaw Please contact the Development Officer to confirm fees for your construction, 780-942-3519 ext. 330. |
| Fences |
| Fences in commercial and industrial districts may vary at the discretion of the Development Authority. Please contact the Development Officer to discuss your fencing options 780-942-3519 ext 330. |
| Application Form *Fees for fences are $25, as per the Fees & Charges Bylaw |
| Sidewalk Cafes |
A sidewalk café allows a eating and drinking establishment to provide outdoor dining experiences for their patrons. The sidewalk café season runs from May 1 to October 31. A sidewalk café must meet the required guidelines of the Land Use Bylaw in order to assure the flow and safety of both patrons and citizens on public lands is maintained. |
| Application Form *Fees for sidewalk cafes are $600, as per the Fees & Charges Bylaw |