Step 3: Select Your Application Type

Development Permit Application Types

New Construction: constructing a new building to confirm compliance with zoning and Land Use Bylaw requirements

Building Addition: increasing the size of an existing building

Place/Locate a Structure: placing or relocating an existing structure onto a property

Parking Lot Expansion: expanding or creating a parking area

Conversion or Change of Use: changing how a building is used (for example, changing the number of dwelling units)

Accessory Building: constructing a shed, garage, or pool house

Swimming Pool: installing an in-ground or above-ground swimming pool in accordance with the Swimming Pool Bylaw

Deck: constructing a deck

Sign: installing a ground sign, wall sign, or pylon sign

Building Permit Application Types

Demolition: removing or demolishing an existing building or structure

Renovation: making structural repairs or interior alterations

Addition: increasing the size of an existing building

Accessory Building (Residential): constructing sheds, garages, or pool houses

Deck: constructing or replacing a deck

Swimming Pool or Hot Tub: installing an above-ground or in-ground pool or hot tub

Place or Locate a Structure: placing a manufactured building or relocating an existing structure

Conversion or Change of Use: changing how a building is used, such as converting a dwelling into a business

New Construction: constructing a new residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial building

Occupancy Only: occupying an existing building or space without structural changes, typically following a change in tenancy or use

Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Projects

After selecting your permit application type, you will be asked to identify whether your project is residential, commercial, or industrial.

Residential: projects related to homes or living spaces, such as houses, apartments, garages, decks, sheds, fences, and home additions

Commercial: projects related to businesses that provide goods or services to the public, such as retail stores, offices, restaurants, salons, and service shops

Industrial: projects related to manufacturing, processing, storage, or large-scale operations, such as warehouses, fabrication shops, processing facilities, and distribution centres

If you are unsure which permit your project requires, please contact Kaila Reid, P. Eng., Planner/Development Officer, at