| 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
and Labour.
- New buildings and major renovations may require that the builder
obtain Building
Plans Approval (Office of the Provincial Fire Marshal, Nova Scotia
Environment and Labour). This approval is not required for
1 or 2 unit family dwellings, or private accessory (storage) buildings.
- Electrical
Wiring Permit, Nova Scotia Environment and Labour
- 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. |
