Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Building Permit
Application for:
Erect o
Alter o
Extend o
Repair o
Relocate o
Change use from o ___________________ to ____________________
Building Type:
Residential o
Commercial o
Industrial o
Accessory Building o Mobile Home o
Other o (Please Specify) _____________________________________
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SECTIONS A, B, C, and D
Failure to fully complete this application may result in a processing delay until all information is received.
For all construction:
(eg. sheds, fences), this application must be accompanied by a Plot Plan (complete
Section C below).
For all new construction: This application must be accompanied by a Plot Plan (complete Section C below or include
Location Certificate) and two (2) sets of construction drawings which include a detailed
cross-section of the entire building, basement and floor plans, and front, rear, left and right
elevation plans.
For commercial and industrial buildings: This application must be accompanied by all requirements for new
construction plus complete electrical, plumbing, and heating plans and a completed National
Building Code form.
SECTION A
Owner's Name: ___________________________
Address: _________________________________
_________________________________________
City: ____________________________________
Postal Code: ________ Tel: ( ) _____________
Applicant's Name: _________________________
Address: _________________________________
City: ____________________________________
Postal Code: ________ Tel: ( ) _____________
Lot Area: ________ Building Area: ___________
Total Floor Area: ________________
Total Estimated Cost of Proposed Work including
Labour & Materials: $ __________________
SECTION C
All measurements are in Metric o Imperial o
PLOT PLAN
Street Address of Proposed Development _____________
________________________________________________
Name of Street Front
SECTION B
If proposed work is to be alterations or extensions,
please describe below: ______________________
_________________________________________
SECTION D
I, ______________________________, of ______________________________ in the Province of Newfoundland, do
solemnly declare that the plans, specifications and statements herein contained in the said application conform to the best
of my belief to the requirements of The National Building Code and all Town of Channel - Port aux Basques Regulations
and are made with full knowledge of the circumstances connected with the same, and that the above regulations will be
complied with in the development whether specified herein or not. I make this solemn declaration, conscientiously
believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the force and effect as if made under oath.
Dated at _____________________________ this _______ day of ___________________, 20______
Witness: ______________________________ Signature: __________________________________ ALSO SEE BACK
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Remarks: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Approved by: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY Permit #: ________
Building Development Regulations
I, ________________________of ________________________, do solemnly declare that I completely
understand that:
1.
I cannot begin development of land nor erection of building until all permits have been issued and
conditions complied with.
2.
I realize that there may be a thirty day (30) waiting period before my application is reviewed for
approval.
3.
All development must be constructed in accordance with guidelines of the National Building Code and
Municipal Regulations.
4.
The following documentation must be submitted with application:
(a) Proof of ownership of land.
(b) Plans/specifications of proposed building.
(c) Sketch indication of approximate location of building on land for
NL Power and municipal inspection.
5.
I am completely responsible for the cost of water and/or sewer connections from the Town's main
line(s).
6.
Installation of water/sewer service laterals must be undertaken by the permit holder and inspected by
municipal personnel.
7.
New water connections must be turned on by municipal personnel and the property owner will be
billed 30 days following that date.
8.
The property owner is responsible for damage to shutoff valves, and must keep shutoff valves
accessible at all times.
9.
Detached Sheds & Garages - Easements of 1 metre (3.25 ft) from rear and side property lines,
6.0 metres (19.69 ft) from lot boundary on flanking road, 6.0 metres (19.69 ft.) from front property
boundary and a minimum of 3.6 metres (12 ft) from other existing structures. (Including eaves)
10. Residential Construction - Easements of 6.0 metres (19.69 ft) from front boundary, 9.0 metres (30 ft)
from rear boundary and 1.8 metres (6 ft) from all side property boundaries, resulting in a 3.6 metres
(12 ft.) easement from the main building wall of any residential building.
11. Sump pumps, floor drains, weeping tile, roof drains, etc. shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer
system.
12. Back water valves must be installed on sanitary sewer lines in accordance with the Canadian Plumbing
Code and related revisions, and the Town of Channel - Port aux Basques Sewer Backwater Valve
Regulations.
13. If commencement of the building does not begin within six months from the date of Council's
approval, the permit will be null and void and a new application must be submitted to Council.
14. A permit cannot be issued until application is approved by Council.
15. Business applications are subject to approval of the Government Service Centre prior to a Municipal
Permit being issued.
16. I agree to notify Council in writing of any changes in the above specifications before construction.
17. Any permit issued does not authorize use of crown land or other land without a lease or grant from the
Crown or express written permission from the owner.
18. I am responsible for attaining all Government approvals needed and herein undertake to comply with
all such regulations.
Date: ____________________ Signature: _______________________________________________