| Municipality of Victoria
County Building Permit
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| Who Needs This Permit? |
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Any person in Victoria County who plans any new construction
over 20 square meters (215 square feet) or who wants to make any repairs,
renovations or alterations over $2000. Also any person who wants to add
new siding or a new roof over $2500. |
| Issuing Municipality: |
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Municipality of
Victoria County |
| Where can I get this Permit and / or further
information? |
| Contact: |
Building Inspector
Municipality of Victoria County |
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Visit: |
Courthouse, Chebucto Street
Baddeck, NS |
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Phone: |
(902) 295-2900 |
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Write: |
P.O. Box 370
Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0 |
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Fax: |
(902) 295-1864 |
| Application Forms & Process: |
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An application form can be obtained from the office listed
above. When completed, it is submitted to the same office, along with
the plans, necessary approvals and the applicable fees.
A location survey or plot plan may
be required, showing distances to any property lines, other buildings,
etc.
Depending upon the circumstances,
other approvals and/or permits may be needed. (See Related
Requirements, below...)
If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the permit
will be sent to the applicant by mail.
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| Waiting Period: |
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1 day - 1 month |
| Price: |
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Varies depending on type of construction.
Note: All permit fees double if the construction commences
without a permit. Contract the Building Inspector for the appropriate fee. |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This permit is valid for 1 year from the date it is issued.
It can be renewed by filling and submitting an application. |
| Related Requirements:
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Some or all of the following permits or approvals may be required
before this permit can be issued:
- Building Permits cannot be issued in zoned areas within the Town until
a Development Permit has been first issued.
- f you are not connecting to a sewer system, you
may need approval for the installation of an Sewage
Disposal system [or septic tank] from the Nova Scotia Environment.
- New buildings and major renovations may require that the builder
obtain Building Plans Approval (Office of the Fire Marshal, Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education)
. This approval is not required for
1 or 2 unit family dwellings, or private accessory (storage) buildings.
- Electrical Wiring Permit, Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education
- If you want to erect a structure within 100 metres of the centerline
of a public highway, or if you want to create a new access to a property
from a public highway, you will need to get a Building
Near a Highway and Access to Property Permit from the N.S. Department
of Transportation.
- Any form of Eating Establishment requires a Food
Establishment Permit from the N.S. Department of Agriculture &
Fisheries (Food Safety Division)
- N.S. Department of Transportation &
Public Works within Village of Baddeck.
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| Additional Information: |
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The time to process the application will be shortened if
the above approvals are given from the appropriate agencies before applying.
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Building
Code Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, Chapter 46. |
