Development and Building Permits

You must apply for a development permit for:

Residential low density projects (detached, semi-detached & duplex dwellings)

• New building construction
• Alterations or additions to an existing residential building
• Covered or enclosed decks regardless of height
• Uncovered decks over 2 feet high
• Accessory development (garages, sheds, gazebos)
• Year-round recreational vehicle parking space 

Non-residential projects (medium & high density residential & comprehensive plans) 

• New building construction
• Alterations or additions to an existing non-residential building
• Accessory development for a non-residential building 
• Demolition of an existing building

Changes of use

Home occupations

Secondary suites

Shipping containers

• On a property for more than 30 days

Signs 

For information on development notices, visit our development notices page.

For a list of public hearings, visit our public hearing page.

You must apply for a building permit for:

Single & semi-detached residential new construction projects

• Construction of a new building

Residential alterations and additions 

• Accessory buildings (garages, sheds, gazebos)
• Residential renovations/basement developments
• Decks
• Swimming pools
• Wood burning appliances 

Non-residential & high density residential projects

• Additions and alterations to an existing building
• Non-residential change of use
• Tenant improvements in a non-residential space
• Home occupations
• Secondary suites

Most development and building permit applications will require:

• A landowner consent form if you are not the registered landowner
• A site plan of the property showing the location, size and setbacks of the buildings to the property lines (existing and proposed)
• Exterior elevation drawings of all sides of a building showing the finishes, windows, doors and height of the buildings
• Floor plans with dimensions and use of rooms, location of doors and windows, exits, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Any other supporting documentation as required by the Development Officer and Safety Codes Officer at the time of application (water & sewer installation report, geotechnical investigation, engineering, lot grading elevations, new home warranty, etc.)

Two copies of your site plan and drawings will be required with your application on no larger than 11 x 17 inch. paper, drawings must be legible and drawn to scale. Fees are determined based on the type of application. 

Permits are issued by the Planning and Infrastructure Department, located on the second floor at Town Office.  You must pay all permit fees at the time of application.