{
 "answer": "In the Rural Municipality of Macdonald, Manitoba, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law No. 21/24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Permit required for: construction, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, swimming pools, solar panels, wood burning appliances. Fees set in: fees and charges by-law. Administered by: Authority Having Jurisdiction (Rural Municipality of Macdonald; building inspector or other authority lawfully appointed).",
 "municipality_id": "gx-001339",
 "municipality": "Rural Municipality of Macdonald",
 "status_type": "Rural Municipality",
 "jurisdiction": "Manitoba",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "building_permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-09-24",
 "official_website": "https://www.rmofmacdonald.com/",
 "documents": [
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Building By-Law No. 21/24",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2025-05-13",
   "document_url": "https://www.rmofmacdonald.com/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=c1865d51-dba8-4783-9910-64f79a3880bf",
   "summary": "RM of Macdonald's Building By-Law adopting the Manitoba Building Code under The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act; regulates building construction, permits, inspections and enforcement across the municipality. Passed third reading 2025-05-13.",
   "discovered_by": "mb-building",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
   "capture_sha256": "eb8014e3e5e7daf74a75c4f11b67d6a1b33511aa1c4404095c17bb2875fa205e",
   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T02:40:41+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "21/24",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/eb8014e3e5e7daf74a75c4f11b67d6a1b33511aa1c4404095c17bb2875fa205e.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "construction, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, excavation, mechanical systems, signs, swimming pools, solar panels, wood burning appliances",
    "exemptions": "patching, painting, decorating, general maintenance; same-material stucco/siding/shingles, doors/windows if opening unchanged, landings/stairs; fences; cabinets/shelves; accessory storage buildings <=10 m2; non-structural repairs under $25,000; concrete pads",
    "fees_location": "fees and charges by-law",
    "authority": "Authority Having Jurisdiction (Rural Municipality of Macdonald; building inspector or other authority lawfully appointed)",
    "fine_range": "fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or both"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 4.2.1.1",
    "exemptions": "s. 4.2.1.2",
    "fees_location": "s. 4.1.1(c)",
    "authority": "s. 2.2.3",
    "fine_range": "s. 7.2"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/mb/rural-municipality-of-macdonald/building-permits/bylaw-21-24/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "By-Law No. 6/26 — Fees & Charges",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-24",
   "document_url": "https://www.rmofmacdonald.com/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=54544dad-06e8-4708-b06b-29cc48bd99b7",
   "summary": "Same fees by-law recorded again under building_permits: sets residential building permit fees, building permit review deductions, and minimum permit fee tied to construction value.",
   "discovered_by": "mb-building",
   "discovered_at": "2026-09-24",
   "capture_sha256": "e6ead36fb2fe4412ebddac12c9bebbb494a7ebe4d0e29f3a94e37a09cfb70dbd",
   "captured_at": "2026-09-25T02:40:41+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "document_number": "6/26",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/e6ead36fb2fe4412ebddac12c9bebbb494a7ebe4d0e29f3a94e37a09cfb70dbd.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "exemptions": "Permits not required for non-structural renovations, alterations, or repairs where value is less than $25,000.00; excludes basement development or new/relocation of plumbing fixtures.",
    "fee_basis": "Residential per sq. ft. $0.50; commercial/industrial 0.75% up to $100,000 then 0.35%; Part 3 1.0% first $1M then 0.6%; farm over 600 sq. m. 0.25%; minimum fees $100/$500.",
    "fine_range": "1.25% per month outstanding"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "exemptions": "Permits not required for non-structural renovations, alterations, or repairs",
    "fee_basis": "Schedule \"C\", ss. 1-3",
    "fine_range": "Schedule \"B\", s. 5"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/mb/rural-municipality-of-macdonald/building-permits/bylaw-6-26/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/mb/rural-municipality-of-macdonald/building-permits/"
}