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Planning & Development
Professional Building Inspections Inc. (PBI) are the appointed R.M. building inspectors. They will be administering and enforcing The Construction Codes Act (CCA). PBI provides required on-site inspections at all critical construction stages. Due to new regulations in The Construction Codes Act, appointing a building inspector that provides services within the R.M. is mandatory.
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Pursuant to The Construction Codes Act, farm buildings are exempt.
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A farm building means a building that does not contain a residential occupancy/sleeping quarters and which:​
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Is used primarily for the housing of equipment or livestock, or the production, storage or processing of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds; and
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is located on land used for an agricultural operation as defined in The Agricultural Operations Act.
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There is no exemption from construction standards for buildings on agricultural land if the building has sleeping quarters or if its used for commercial purposes.
Permits are not required for:
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Fences
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Driveways, sidewalks, & parking lots
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Replacement of materials (shingles, siding)
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Cosmetic upgrades that do not affect structural members or safety features
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The R.M. requires ALL developments to complete a Development Permit Application prior to development, under the Municipalities Zoning Bylaw. This includes farm buildings. Farm buildings may apply for a farm exemption request (if qualified) at the Municipal office. Once the development permit has been approved, the building permit process will begin. All developments AND demolitions require a permit.