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Yes, a Zoning Permit is required to be submitted prior to the start of your project. In order to calculate the amount of impervious coverage for your property a drawing of a bird's eye view is needed with measurements of everything that exists (i.e. house, sidewalk, driveway, patio, deck, grass/flower beds, etc.).

PROJECTS WHICH REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT: New buildings, additions, and reconstruction projects. Press boxes, concession stands, toilet facilities, permanent greenhouses, storage/utility buildings, dugouts which include a storage room, guard booths, and similar structures.

A residential building permit is required for the following work on a residential building or structure: Renovate and repair an existing single-family or two-family dwelling. Construct an addition to an existing single-family or two-family dwelling.

If your deck is considered up-to-code, you will receive a permit, although you may be given a fine. However, if your construction is not up-to-code, you will be required to get it up-to-code, and inspectors will ensure that you do.

Permitting Requirements for New Windows & Doors Typically, you won't need a permit if you're replacing windows without making any structural changes. You'll need a permit when changing the size of your windows or adding a brand new one. Doors operate under similar rules of windows.

WORK NOT REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT OR ZONING APPROVAL (ROZA ? RECORD OF ZONING APPROVAL): One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouse and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and they are accessory to a single-family or two-family dwelling.

A permit is required prior to reconstruction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition. A permit is not required for painting, wallpapering, replacing a faucet, installing countertops, installing hardwood floors or tiles or carpeting if no structural changes are performed.

The Ontario Building Code Act requires that a building permit be obtained for the construction of a new structure, or an addition or alteration of any structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

Any electrical work carried out in Alberta must meet the minimum requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. Homeowners are able to carry out fairly extensive electrical works on their own and without a permit, such as: Tying in to the main panel, but not the main breaker.

Any electrical work carried out in Alberta must meet the minimum requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code. Homeowners are able to carry out fairly extensive electrical works on their own and without a permit, such as: Tying in to the main panel, but not the main breaker.