What are the classes of municipalities? The following classes of municipalities can be created: City Town Rural Municipality Municipalities that were called Communities (including former Community Improvement Committees and Villages) under previous legislation are called Rural...
What is Dissolution? Dissolution is the process for a municipality to stop being a municipality. It results in an area being unincorporated and without a local council. See an overview of the Municipal Dissolution Process How does the municipal dissolution process start? In order...
What is municipal restructuring? Municipal restructuring is when a municipality changes its boundaries. It can include the process of amalgamation (when two or more municipalities join together to make one municipality) and annexation (when a municipality expands to take in a...
A subdivision approval is required when any parcel of land is divided (e.g., to create a new lot or lots). An approval is also required to add more land to an existing lot, or to join two or more lots.
Land use planning helps organize a community, ensures health and safety, and provides opportunities for economic development. The process involves land users, community members and leaders, professional planners, and decision-makers. It represents the public’s interests and...
You must be a licensed electrical contractor in order to perform any electrical work in PEI. To qualify for an Electrical Contractor’s Licence you must be a certified electrician and have at least two years’ experience working as a certified electrician. In addition, you may be required to write an exam. For information, refer to Part 2, page 6 of the Electrical Inspection Act Regulations. Your electrical contractor’s licence will expire on December 31st and must be renewed each year. Please note: An electrical permit is required for each electrical installation. What information do I need to...
Supporting Island families - The provincial government wants feedback on housing needs across Prince Edward Island. Islanders are encouraged to help guide the provincial housing strategy by completing an online survey at princeedwardisland.ca/housingstrategy until February 2. The...
Municipalities play an important role in providing local services across PEI. Municipalities are facing increasingly complex responsibilities and expectations from their residents and from provincial and federal governments. In many areas, there is limited capacity to meet...
When do I need to apply for a subdivision approval? A subdivision approval is required when any parcel of land is divided (e.g., to create a new lot or lots). An approval is also required to add more land to an existing lot, or to join two or more lots. Where do I apply, and who...