Humber Arm South Building Permit page and fee schedule — full text, Humber Arm South, Newfoundland and Labrador

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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. # 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) \* 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 VIEW & PRINT APPLICATION SUBMIT ONLINE 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** First Name:\* Last Name:\* Property Street Address:\* Email:\* Property ID:\* Mailing Address:\* Phone: Contractor Information:\* # **SECTION 2: PROJECT INFORMATION** Proposed Use (check all that apply):\* Residential: Single Dwelling Residential: Double Dwelling Commercial Apartment Building Other If Other, please describe: If Apartment Building, what are the number of units: Zone:\* Permitted/Discretionary Use:\* Existing Use:\* Notices Required:\* Referrals to Other Agencies:\* Calculation of Lot Coverage; List any Variance Requests and %:\* **SERVICING:** Servicing:\* Onsite Well Onsite Septic Municipal Water Municipal Sewer Municipal Road Provincial Road Demotition? Y/N\* Reason Disposal Contractor **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:** Extention Deck/Patio Size: Renovation Size: Subsidiary Apartment Size: Garage Size: Shed Size: New Construction Size: Other Describe: Size: Construction Value:\* # **SECTION 3: SITE PLAN** Attach to Application\* 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** I do solemnly declare that the plans, specification and statements herein contained in the said application are true and conform to the best of my belief to the requirements of the Regulations of the Town of Humber Arm South with full knowledge of the circumstances connected with 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 is of the force and and effect as if made under oath.\* I also hereby submit this application and confirm that I have read the "DECLARATION" herein and that I clearly understand that any "Compliance Letter" issued by the Town of Humber Arm South for the subject property above noted will be issued with the understanding that no building inspections will be carried out by or for Council at the time of development construction or any time thereafter. \* Furthermore, I understand that the responsibility to meet the National Building Code and Fire Code requirement and/or any other Governmental requirement is placed with, and is the responsibility of the original applicant or owner or permit holder or any subsequent purchaser of the subject property. \* I also fully understand that the Town of Humber Arm South does not necessarily have fully and up to date information respecting the subject property and no inspection of the subject property has been made as a result of a request for a compliance letter. \* # **SIGNATURE** Signature of Applicant:\* Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date:\* Year Month Day # **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.