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Building Fees $1.35 per square metre - $60 Development Permit fee Depending on the complexity of your project, additional fees may be required.

The waiting period for your permit is approximately 2-3 weeks. Make sure you leave a reasonable amount of time between applying for permit and the time you plan to commence construction. Your home must be built to meet the standards of the National Building Code of Canada.

A building permit is required when: A renovation includes changes to interior or exterior walls and/or existing plumbing system. Structural repairs or changes. Drywall repairs to required fire separations. Altering a garage, or shed over 20 m2 (215 square feet) or over one story.

"It's a municipal by-law under building code," he says. "The impact of it is that there could be a fine for the homeowner or the municipality can say 'remove the structure' or they'll condemn the property." These are some of the ?smaller jobs? that require a permit: Finishing a basement.

If you are planning any activity/work on the roadway or within the highway right-of-way, including installing a driveway or erecting a structure within 100 metres of any highway, a permit is required prior to starting the work.

A building permit is required when: A renovation includes changes to interior or exterior walls and/or existing plumbing system. Structural repairs or changes. Drywall repairs to required fire separations. Altering a garage, or shed over 20 m2 (215 square feet) or over one story.

How much time does the process take? On average, a permit for a single family / two family dwelling or commercial tenant improvement takes about 20 to 30 working days to process, once a complete application has been submitted. During the busy months, additional time may be needed.

Call 604-982-WORK (9675). The City is accepting either hard copy or electronic applications. Learn how to submit a construction permit. Completed permit applications can be emailed to buildingpermits@cnv.org for processing.