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Building permits — Fundy Shores, New Brunswick: By-Law C-4-2026: Building By-Law

In the Rural community of Fundy Shores, New Brunswick, building permit rules are set by By-Law C-4-2026: Building By-Law, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Construction work, demolition work, and change of use affecting occupancy classifications. Permit fees: Building permit: $25 plus $5 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; demolition permit: $25; doubled for unauthorized work after order. Administered by: building inspector.

By-Law C-4-2026: Building By-Law adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction work, demolition work, and change of use affecting occupancy classifications.	s. 2(a)(i), s. 2(b)
exemptions	Accessory buildings ≤55 m2 not for overnight accommodation; construction-site buildings; buildings ≤58.06 m2 for overnight accommodation; temporary buildings ≤28 days.	s. 3(a)(i)-(iv)
fee basis	Building permit: $25 plus $5 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; demolition permit: $25; doubled for unauthorized work after order.	s. 12(a)-(c)
authority	building inspector	s. 8(b), s. 13, s. 14

scout note

Fundy Shores Building By-Law (C-4-2026) under the Building Code Administration Act; read third time February 4, 2026. Sets construction and inspection standards for the rural community.