| Town
of Lunenburg
Demolition Permit
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| Who Needs This Permit? |
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Anyone who wants to demolish a building or a
portion of any building in the Town of Lunenburg.
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| Issuing Municipality: |
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Town
of Lunenburg
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| Where can you get this Permits
and / or further information? |
| Contact: |
Building Inspector |
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Phone: |
(902) 634-4410 |
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E-mail: |
explorelunenburg@ns.sympatico.ca
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Visit: |
119 Cumberland Street
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia |
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Write: |
PO Box 129
Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 |
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Fax: |
(902) 634-4416
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| Application Forms & Process:
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You can get an application form from the office
listed above. Complete the form, and submit it, along with the appropriate
fee and appropriate information (such as the type of building and the method
of demolition which will be arranged).
Applicants will be notified by phone or by mail when a decision has been
made.
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| Waiting Period: |
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Generally within 1 week. However, if the
building is a Designated Heritage Building, it could take up to 1 year.
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid for 1 year from date of
issue. Once it expires, it is invalid, and you have to buy a new one.
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| Price & Payment: |
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$ 20
Payment is by cash, cheque or money order made out to the Town of Lunenburg.
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| Related Requirements: |
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Approvals by the Traffic Authority, Municipal
Public Works Department, N.S. Department of Transportation and possibly
the local Electric Utility may be required.
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| Additional Information: |
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- All demolition shall be carried out in a manner to provide reasonable
safety to persons and property.
- If the demolition is to occur at or near the street or highway right-of-way,
the local Traffic Authority and the Municipal Public Works, or N.S.
Department of Transportation, must be notified.
- No exemptions from Provincial / Federal Regulations are allowed.
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| Legislative Authority: |
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National Building Code of Canada
Building Code Act, Chapter 46, of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989.
Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations made under Section 4 of the Building Code Act.
Building Bylaw, (Part 2B), Town of Lunenburg (and all amendments adopted thereafter)
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