The Construction Permit Process

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What is a building permit?
A building (or construction) permit is intended to ensure that all construction work, including home and commercial renovations are carried to the requirements of the relevant building code.

What are the stages of gaining a building permit?
It’s easiest to look at the stages as two distinct areas;
• The planning department
• The building department

Firstly, the planning department of the municipality will be required to fully approve the plans. This will include satisfying the following departments and criteria;
• Engineering department – upgrading plans, geotechnical surveys and topographical surveys. This may sometimes also include the need to conduct bore hole drilling to sample ground conditions
• Zoning clearances stamp – meeting the existing zoning restrictions of the property. This will be to ensure that any construction work does not infringe upon areas outside of the permitted property zone. Proximity to things such as roads will also be considered
• Minor variance approval - special permission may be needed if the construction work falls outside of the existing zones
• Site plan approval process – the look of the house must suit its surroundings