Commercial Permits
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Applications
Permit Process Guidelines
Commerical, Industrial, Institutional Permit Fees
| New Building, Extension (up to $100,000) | $500.00 |
| New Building, Extension (over $100,000) | $500.00 + $5.00 / $1,000 of construction value over $100,000 |
| Driveways/Paved Parking Lots/Landscaping | $2,500.00 Security Deposit ($2,400 is refundable if completed within 1 year) |
| Renovations/General Repairs (up to $50,000) | $175.00 |
| Renovations/General Repairs (over $50,000) | $200.00 + $5.00 / $1,000 of construction value over $50,000 |
| Demolition | $10.00 / 100sq.m. (min. of $25.00) |
| New Accessory Buildings/Extensions (Including Portable Shelters. Tractor Trailer Containers are not permitted to be used as Accessory Buildings) | $150.00 |
| Patio/Deck/Fences | $30.00 |
| Signage – Illuminated/Non-Illuminated (locations to be approved) | $75.00 |
| Temporary Mobile Signs (locations to be approved) | $75.00 / year |
| Change in Occupancy | $150.00 |
| Building Permit Renewal | $50.00 |
| Planning Amendments (Municipal Plan and/or Development Regulations) | Consulting fees + Advertising |
| Compliance Letter | $175.00 |
| Discretionary Use | $150.00 |
| Remove and replace concrete, curb & gutter or concrete curb and sidewalk | $25.00 / ft |
| Additional site visits | $100.00 |
| Please note: Fees double if work is performed without obtaining a permit. |
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