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Residential Building Permits

Detached Accessory Building

DETACHED GARAGE imageThe Online Permit Application is Currently Being Developed

To apply for your permit please visit the Zoning and Permits Office at a Unit 31 – 30 Fort Street.

Our Hours of Operation are Tuesday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Mondays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm are reserved for telephone inquiries and completed application drop-offs. This enables Zoning and Permits staff to process building and development applications received throughout the week.

Detached Accessory Building Includes:

  • Detached Garages
  • Gazebos
  • Greenhouses
  • Garden Sheds and other accessory structures (over 108 square feet in floor area)

Application Requirements:

   Retail Lumber Store Garage Package

  • Copy of a Surveyor’s Building Location Certificate OR Detailed Site Plan (may be acceptable) showing all property dimensions and location of all buildings 
  • Completed application form  PDF (pdf, 96kb)

   Non Package Garage

  • Copy of a Surveyor’s Building Location Certificate OR Detailed Site Plan (may be acceptable) showing all property dimensions and location of all buildings 
  • 2 copies of construction and elevation drawings
  • Completed application form PDF (pdf, 96kb)

A separate permit is required for electrical work

Each permit application requires all of the information shown on the Application Form and must be submitted in-person to the Zoning and Permits Office. Your application visit will take less time if you complete the Application Form in advance.

Additional Information:

  • Detached Garages, Sheds & Gazebos (pdf kb)  
    A 36-page booklet outlining the construction, zoning and electrical requirements for residential garages, sheds and gazebos. Included is samples of drawings and site plan
    2,528 KB  | Download | En Français
  • Electrical Installations
    A 32-page homeowners’ guide for electrical installations in single- family dwellings, detached garages and sheds.
    1,269 KB  | Download | En Français
  • Home Renovation Tax Assistance Program
    A program of property tax credits to encourage and assist in the renovation of residential premises,
    Learn More

 

Last update: February 12, 2010

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