Below are a few examples of projects, however, this list is not complete. The building division should be contacted when your project is not listed here or if you are unsure whether a permit is required.
- Adding a bedroom
- Additions to a building
- Attached garage, carport, shed or other roof structure of any size
- Creating additional dwelling units (in-law suite, accessory apartment, granny flat, second unit etc.) including detached accessory dwelling units
- Decks
- Demolition of a structure greater than 10 square meters in building area
• Detached garage, shed or accessory structure 15 square meters and greater (measured to the outside face of exterior walls or to the posts in the case of a covered area extending beyond the exterior wall)
• Finishing a basement
• Industrial, commercial, institutional, agricultural construction, alterations or changes of use
• Installing a new window or door where increasing the size of the existing opening
• Installing a wood stove or wood burning fireplace
• New residential dwellings
• New above and below grade entrances (walk-outs)
• Plumbing fixtures added or relocated
• Re-insulating walls, ceiling or floors
• Removing a load bearing wall, column, lintel or beam
• Retaining wall that is greater than three feet and three inches in height adjacent to public property or the entrance to a building
• Roof structures including a pergola or trellis 10 square meters and greater
• Septic system installations and alterations
• Permanent ground, wall and billboard signs
• Site servicing (water or sewer lines) for all buildings types
• Solar Panels that are mounted to a building
• Swimming pools with a depth of 0.5 meters or greater (including temporary, inflatable and hot tubs)
• Tent or group of tents that is more than 60 square meters in area, including wedding or special event tents