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Town of Mahone Bay

Demolition Permit

Who Needs This Permit?
Anyone who wants to demolish a building or a portion of any building in the Town of Mahone Bay.
 
Issuing Municipality:
Town of Mahone Bay
 
Where can you get this Permits and / or further information?
Contact: Building Inspector / Fire Inspector
Phone: (902) 624-8327
E-mail: clerk@townofmahonebay.ca
Visit: 493 Main Street
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Write: Town of Mahone Bay
493 Main Street
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
Fax: (902) 624-8069
 
Application Forms & Process:
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.
 

Waiting Period:
Generally within 1 week.  However, if the building is a Designated Heritage Building, it could take up to 1 year.
 
Expiry & Renewal:
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.
 
Price & Payment:
$ 20

Payment is by cash, cheque or money order made out to the Town of Mahone Bay.
 

Related Requirements:
Approvals by the Traffic Authority, Municipal Public Works Department, N.S. Department of Transportation and possibly the local Electric Utility may be required.
 
Additional Information:
  1. All demolition shall be carried out in a manner to provide reasonable safety to persons and property.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. No exemptions from Provincial / Federal Regulations are allowed.
     
Legislative Authority:

Municipal Building Bylaw, (Part 2B), Town of Mahone Bay (and all amendments adopted thereafter)

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.


 


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