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A building permit ensures that your structure is designed and constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and where applicable the National Energy Code for Buildings. It is issued according to the provincial Building Codes Act and regulations. A building permit is required for the following (please note this is not the full list of structures that may require a building permit): Any dwelling (building used for residential occupancy) including a tiny home or cottage; Structures for industrial, institutional, commercial, and other uses; Accessory building greater than 20 m 2 (~215...

A development permit specifies how land will be used, how the structure is located on the land, how the structure is to be serviced for water and sewer and highway access, as well as, any potential impacts from proposed development or construction. It ensures that any projects are done in accordance with the provincial Planning Act. This includes information on setbacks, or the minimum distance a structure or sewage disposal system must be set back from adjacent property boundaries, roadways, bodies of water, or other protected areas. Refer to the Development/Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks...

If you require a civic address but not a building permit, you can fill out the on-line form below to obtain your civic address. The 911 Administration Office also maintains the provincial civic addressing database which is very important for the operation of the 911 service. Do I need a civic address? Yes. Not only is it required by law, but it is extremely important to display your civic number so that emergency responders can easily see it, day or night. How do I obtain a civic address for a new construction? If you don’t have a building permit, you must first apply for a building permit...