PERMIT REGULATIONS

1. Prior to the start of any construction a permit must be obtained from the Town Office.

2. Complete Building Plans must accompany the application.

3. A Survey of the land must accompany the application.

4. The start of construction without a permit may result in a fine being issued by the Town.

5. "Residential Dwellings": The location of the dwelling must be determined by the Works Superintendent prior to the placement of footings.

6. The construction cost will be calculated by Council at $75.00 per square foot and the permit fee will be calculated on the construction cost.

7. "Commercial Applications": All approvals must be received from Government Services and a permit issued by the Town prior to start of new construction or extensions (i.e. - Office of the Fire Commissioner, Dept. of Labour, Dept. of Health or any other applicable approvals). Stop work orders will be issued to property owners commencing construction without obtaining all approvals and a permit from Council.

8. Any permit not picked up in 90 days will be considered null & void and must be reapplied for before a permit will be issued.

9. Permit rates will be approved by Council yearly at the time of budget proceedings.

10. Minimum size residential building lot 15m x 30m (50' x 100'). Infill areas at the discretion of Council.

11. Civic Number must be displayed on the dwelling prior to water being turned on. Number must be a minimum of 3 inches high, a colour that is in contrast with the material to which it is attached and clearly visible from the street.

Adopted: August 18, 1997
Motion No: 97-111
Revised: January 25, 2005
Motion No: 05-007

Mayor
Clerk