A Building Permit is required for all new construction, additions, alterations, including decks, sheds, retaining walls, and fences in The Bahamas as mandated by the Buildings Regulations Act.
All businesses are required to be licenced under the Business Licence bill 2010. This includes all businesses registered before the bill became law. Any person who wishes to incorporate a company in the Bahamas is required by law to register the business.
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. - No building shall be ed closer to the front lot line than whichever is the lesser of Twenty-five (25) feet or a distance equal to Twenty per centum (20%) of the average depth of the lot.
Non-Bahamian nationals who are desirous of living for any purpose other than working in the Bahamas, must seek authorization from the Department of Immigration. This comes in the form of a Permit to Reside, also commonly known as an Annual Permit.
The Bahamas Building Code was most recently updated in 2003 by the Ministry of Public Works & Urban Development, based on the South Florida Building Code, which is in turn based on the International Codes.
Building Setback Regulations and Requirements in Bangalore Height of buildingSetbacks (front, side and rear) calculated in mtrs Above 9.5 m and up to 12 m 4.5 Above 12 m up to 15 m 5.0 Above 15 m up to 18 m 6.0 Above 18 m up to 21 m 7.08 more rows •
The exact amount a building needs to be set back from the property line will vary from one location to another. However, the required setback on the side is typically between 5 – 10 feet, while the front and back require around 10 – 20 feet at a minimum.