Building & Development Permit Applications
Please ensure you have the required permits and documents before you start construction. Permits are an affordable way of ensuring the work is done safely.
| Demolition Permit Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| Residential/Commercial Demo Permit Application | 10 |
| Commercial Demo Permit Re-review | 10 |
| Residential Demo Permit Re-review | 5 |
| Residential Building Permit Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| 1-2 Unit Dwellings | 10 |
| Addition/Renovation | 10 |
| Secondary Suite/Backyard Suite | 10 |
| Other Residential Permits | 10 |
| Basement Development | 5 |
| Foundation Repairs | 5 |
| Garage/Carport | 5 |
| Deck | 5 |
| Re-reviews | 5 |
| Residential Driveway and Parking Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| New Driveway or Expansion/Widening of Existing Driveway | 5 |
| New On-Site Parking | 5 |
| Re-reviews | 3 |
| Private Pool Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| Below Ground Pool | 10 |
| Above Ground Pool | 2 |
| Commercial/Multi Family Residential Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| Commercial/Multi Family Residential (3+ units) | 20 |
| Commercial/Multi Family Residential Re-review | 10 |
| Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| New Construction | 20 |
| Addition/Renovation | 20 |
| Tenant Fit-up | 20 |
| Commercial Re-reviews | 10 |
| Temporary Structures/Tents | 10 |
| Sign Permits (permanent, digital) | 10 |
| Portable signs | Same day |
| Development Permit Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| Development Permit (commercial driveway crossing, commercial landscaping, vacant lot development, Cannabis retail, change of land use) | 20 |
| Development Permit Re-review | 10 |
| Plumbing Only Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| Residential (SFD, Semi-detached, Row houses) | 1 |
| Commercial/Industrial/Institutional/Multi Family (or plumbing that serves the building with multi units) | 5 |
Building Permit Inspections
After a building permit is issued, residents and contractors require site inspections throughout construction. Scope and frequency of inspections are dependent on project scope.
| Building Permit Inspections | Estimated Time for Inspector Call Back |
| Residential Inspections, including row housing | Scheduled one day prior |
| Commercial Inspections | Periodic site visits or scheduled one day prior |
| Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections | Call in for same day booking each morning |
Land Development & Zoning Applications
Estimated timelines may vary with City Council public meeting schedule, as well as complexity and unique circumstances for each application.
| Land Development & Zoning Applications | Processing Time (Calendar Days) |
| New Concept Plan | 365 |
| Major Concept Plan Amendments | 150 |
| Zoning Bylaw Amendment | 120 |
| Contract Zone | 120 |
| Official Community Plan Amendment | 120 |
| Minor Concept Plan Amendments | 120 |
| Closure Application | 120 |
| Discretionary Use Major | 120 |
| Discretionary Use Minor | 100 |
| Major Subdivision* | 90* |
| Minor Subdivision* | 60* |
| Discretionary Use Administrative | 60 |
| Severance Application | 30 |
| Condominium Approvals | 20 |
| Leasehold Parcel Approval | 14 |
| Parcel tie/Consolidation | 14 |
| Building Siting Certificate | 5 |
| Zoning Certification Letter | 5 |
| Building Compliance Certificate | 5 |
*Additional time may be required if the application is associated with an application to rezone land and/or if a servicing agreement is required.
Cultural & Heritage Applications
Heritage Alteration Permits are required to ensure any changes proposed to the character-defining elements of the designated heritage structure or property align with the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. Estimated timelines may vary with City Council public meeting schedule.
| Cultural/Heritage Applications | Processing Time (Business Days) |
| Demolition of designated heritage properties | 30 days for consideration of demolition and 60 days for any property that Council is considering for designation (Inventory and pre-1940s) |
| Heritage Alteration Permit Residential | 10 |
| Heritage Alteration Permit Commercial | 20 |
| Heritage Alteration Re-review | 10 |
