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...
Appui pour les familles insulaires Le gouvernement provincial cherche à recevoir la rétroaction des Insulaires sur les besoins en matière de logement à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. On encourage les gens à aider à guider la stratégie provinciale sur le logement en répondant à un...
Les municipalités jouent un rôle important dans la prestation des services locaux à l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard. Or, celles-ci font face à des responsabilités et à des attentes de plus en plus complexes, tant du point de vue de leurs habitants que de celui des gouvernements...
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...