House under construction

Building and Renovating

Whether it's a weekend project or a much longer undertaking, make sure that you comply with all applicable regulations and have all the necessary information and permits.

Refer to the zoning bylaw, our various checklists and the links below to help you in your preparation.

Bylaws and maps

Interactive zoning map

Forms

Fee schedule and calculation of construction costs

Building and demolition permit fees
Residential, commercial and industrial	$7.50 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost (minimum fee of $25) Note: The construction cost is calculated using a pre-determined formula.
Building permit renewal	$25
Electrical waiver	$50
Property search request	$100

Development permit fees
Single-family, two-unit, semi-detached and secondary dwellings; accessory buildings and structures; signs	$35
Demolition of a building or structure	$35
Temporary use, building or structure under section 3.6 of the zoning bylaw	$75
All other types of development (commercial, industrial, multi-residential, institutional)	$75

Other development fees
Zoning confirmation letter	$100
Zoning compliance letter with location certificate	$200
Variance application	$450
Terms and conditions application (conditional use)	$450
Similar and compatible use application	$450
Non-conforming use analysis application	$450
Temporary use application	$450
Bylaw amendment application (rezoning and text) without changes to the Municipal Development Plan	$2,500
Bylaw amendment application (rezoning and text) with changes to the Municipal Development Plan	$3,500

Subdivision-related fees
Subdivision - type 1 (with no creation of road)	$300
Subdivision - type 2 (with creation of road)	$500
Development agreement fees (if applicable)	$750
Fees for each parcel or lot	$200
Approval or exemption of documents under paragraph 44(1)(I) of the Community Planning Act	$100

Calculation of construction cost estimate
Unless otherwise stated, the following rates will be used to calculate the construction cost estimate to be used on the permit application.
Single or duplex dwelling	$85/sq. ft. + $65/sq. ft. (2nd storey)
Single or duplex dwelling (renovation)	$35/sq. ft.
Single or duplex dwelling (addition)	$75/sq. ft.
Crawl space	$15/sq. ft.
Basement	$25/sq. ft.
Deck	$15/sq. ft.
Deck with roof	$30/sq. ft.
Attached garage	$30/sq. ft.
Modular home	$65/sq. ft.
Garage or outbuilding with concrete floor	$25/sq. ft.
Garage or outbuilding without concrete floor	$20/sq. ft.
Fence	Estimation of work
Pool with fence	Estimation of work
Other (commercial, industrial, etc.)	Estimation of work

The rate used for calculating the cost of a construction permit is $7.50 per $1,000 of estimated cost + a development fee of either $35 or $75, depending on the type of project.

Inspection documents

Plans

General information

External links