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Building Permit

Building permits are required for any type of construction on residential, commercial, or other structures. This includes new construction, renovations, extensions, fences or retaining walls, patio or decks, sheds or garages, etc.

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Building Permit Fees - Last updated 2024

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION​

  • New Home......................................$300.00 to $500.00 (depending on the square footage of the home)

  • Renovations....................................$35.00 (additional fee if more than 100 square feet)

  • Shed.................................................$50.00 (additional fee if more than 200 square feet)

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* Please note: There is no cost for a building permit to replace shingles, doors, windows, and decks, but a permit must be obtained.

Building & Demolition Application

Building Permit Application

Online Building & Demolition Application

Please refer to Town of Humber Arm South Development Regulations, with attention to Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, and Part 9.

SECTION 1: APPLICANT & PROPERTY LOCATION

SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION

Proposed Use (check all that apply):

SERVICING:

Servicing:
Demotition? Y/N

If services with water sewer, these lines are to be capped properly prior to demolition. All materials must be deposited at an approved landfill site. If property has onsite services, the site shall be remediated as per Service NL guidelines. For buildings built before 1985, they require certification that asbestos was not present or has been removed.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/WORK:

SECTION 3: SITE PLAN

Must be Clearly Sketched and Include the Following Mandatory Information:

  • Front/Side/Rear Yards

  • Distance between buildings, fences, patios/decks

  • All existing and proposed structures

  • Culvert location

  • Wetlands, Waterbodies, Steep Slope

  • Easements

  • Access: Driveway and parking

DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

SEE PART 5: SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS and PART 9: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE of the Town of Humber Arm South Development Regulations



DECLARATION

SIGNATURE

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REQUIREMENTS

This form must be accompanied by: 

  • A Site Plan (see requirements on page 2) 

  • If a commercial, including commercial residential or industrial project involves new development, new building or major renovations to a building, then an application must be forwarded to the Government Service Centre for examination/approval. The GSC review matters concerning public safety, fire safety, environmental issues, etc.) A copy of GSC application forms (https://www.gov.nl.ca/dgsnl/forms/) and approvals and in addition, for Commercial and Industrial buildings, complete electrical, plumbing and heating plans (PDF version only) 

  • 1 set of detailed drawings (PDF version only) for commercial, commercial residential and industrial development must be certified by an engineer/architect certified to practice in Newfoundland & Labrador showing: 

    • Detailed cross-section of the entire building 

    • Basement plan 

    • Floor plans, Plan showing front, rear, left and right elevations 

  • 1 set of detailed drawings (PDF version only) for residential development showing: 

    • Detailed cross-section of the entire building 

    • Basement plan 

    • Floor plans, Plan showing front, rear, left and right elevations 

  • An excavation/infill permit is required prior to removing or selling any onsite materials, or infilling 

  • Work must NOT commence until all permits have been issued and conditions complied with 

  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all construction and renovations complies with the requirements of the Town of Humber Arm South Development Regulations, the National Building Code and National Fire Code. 

  • A location certificate is required before any footing is poured 


This form is not valid unless all questions are answered correctly 

  • Building Permit must be posted in a conspicuous place 

  • Any permit issued does not authorize use of Crown land or other land without a lease or grant from the Crown or permission from the owner. 

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