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You must obtain a building permit before you: construct any new building over ten square meters in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property. make renovations or repairs or add to a building. change the use of a building.

You may not need a building permit to: build a utility shed less than 10 square metres in area, subject to bylaw restrictions. replace existing, same-size doors and windows, subject to distance from property lines. siding on small residential buildings, subject to distance from property lines.

"It's a municipal by-law under building code," he says. "The impact of it is that there could be a fine for the homeowner or the municipality can say 'remove the structure' or they'll condemn the property." These are some of the “smaller jobs” that require a permit: Finishing a basement.

The size, location on the property and height of an accessory building are also governed by the Land Use By-Law for your area. Please check these requirements with a Development Technician. A Building Permit is required to construct an accessory building (ie: shed or garage) that is larger than 215 square feet.

Generally, you'll be required to have a permit to begin construction, such as: Any new construction (new buildings and/or renovations to existing buildings that create a new area)

A permit is required if you are intending to construct, add to, alter, demolish, replace or relocate any building or part of a building or structure and/or; change or alter the use of land, buildings or structures.

A building permit is required when: A renovation includes changes to interior or exterior walls and/or existing plumbing system. Structural repairs or changes. Drywall repairs to required fire separations. Altering a garage, or shed over 20 m2 (215 square feet) or over one story.