| Municipality of the
District of Chester
Building Permit
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| Who Needs This Permit? |
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Anyone who wants to erect, construct, add to, alter, replace,
or relocate any building or part of a building or structure within the Municipality
of the District of Chester.
Note: Situations where a building permit is not required are listed at the
end of this entry under Additional Information.
Note: In zoned areas within the District, building permits cannot be issued
until a development permit is first issued. [See Development
Permit ]
Note: When anyone wants to change the use, or occupancy classification,
within existing buildings, they must apply for such change of use, or occupancy
classification, including any work necessary for the desired occupancy,
as required by the National Building Code of Canada. [See
Occupancy Permit] |
| Issuing Municipality: |
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Municipality
of the District of Chester |
| Where can you get this Permit and / or further
information?: |
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Contact:
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Building Inspector
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King Street
Chester, NS B0J 1J0 |
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Phone:
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(902) 275-3080 |
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Write:
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PO Box 369
Chester, NS B0J 1J0 |
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Fax:
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(902) 275-4771 |
| Application Process: |
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A completed application is to be submitted accompanied by
construction drawings for all new construction and most renovations. You
should also include: plot plan showing distances to any property line, buildings,
etc. Also appropriate design drawings and specifications where required.
Permit fees should accompany all applications. |
| Waiting Period: |
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Usually within a week after application and plans, as well
as any additional required permits, are received. |
| Price & Payment: |
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This fee is determined by the estimated cost of construction. It can
range from $8.00 (for construction estimated between $0 and $10,000) to
$60 (for construction estimated between $50,000 and $100,000). Permit
fees for construction estimated over $100,000 is $100.00 plus $1.00 for
each $1,000 over $100,000.
There is also an additional fee of $10 to cover the cost of a civic address
number sign, if you do not already have one.
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| Expiry & Renewal: |
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This licence is valid for 18 months from the date it is issued.
It is renewable; the Municipality will send out a renewal notice before
it expires.
Note: A temporary building permit is valid for 12 months but can also be
renewed. |
| Related Requirements: |
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Some or all of the following permits or approvals may be required before
the Building Permit can be issued:
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| Additional Information: |
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Building Permits are not required for:
(a) Accessory buildings not greater than 20 square metres (215.2 square
feet) in building area;
(b) Fences (any height);
(c) Installation of siding over an existing exterior finish; |
| 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.
Municipal
Building Bylaw #81, Municipality of the District of Chester
And all amendments adopted thereafter |
