{
 "answer": "In the District municipality of Guysborough, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building By-Law #1, verified 2026-10-18. Administered by: authority having jurisdiction.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-003140",
 "municipality": "Guysborough",
 "status_type": "District municipality",
 "jurisdiction": "Nova Scotia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "building_permits",
 "label": "Building permits",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
 "official_website": "https://modg.ca/",
 "documents": [
  {
   "primary": true,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "Building By-Law #1",
   "category": "building_permits",
   "document_type": "bylaw",
   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://modg.ca/sites/default/files/bylaws/By-Law%20%231%20-%20Building%20By-Law_1.pdf",
   "summary": "Municipality of the District of Guysborough Building By-Law (By-Law #1) governing building permits and construction standards. Listed on the MODG bylaws index; no full adoption date confirmed.",
   "captured_at": "2026-06-06T14:18:25+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "capture_sha256": "fa61a8bcb30508e7c75e588591aa36722a91332320232168c6eb5b70ba547213",
   "relabel_note": "Relabelled from zoning_land_use 2026-10-14 (Atlantic building pass)",
   "document_number": "1",
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/fa61a8bcb30508e7c75e588591aa36722a91332320232168c6eb5b70ba547213.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "facts": {
    "permit_required_for": "public utility towers, flood control/hydro dams, fences over 2 m, swimming pools >.91 m, all other buildings not covered by Building Code, barns, sheds over 10 m2, shell warehouses/garages",
    "exemptions": "accessory buildings ≤10 m2; fences <2 m; work under $2,500: siding over existing finish, storm windows, roof replacement, ground-level patios/walkways, nonstructural repairs",
    "fee_basis": "Residential/community/churches (excluding unfinished basements): $25.00 base + $0.15/sq ft; Commercial/Industrial: $25.00 + $0.20/sq ft; Accessory Buildings: $25.00 + $0.05/sq ft; Renovations and Repairs: $25.00 + $2.00 per $1,000.00; Permit Renewal Fee $25.00; Demolition Permit $25.00 base; Occupancy Permit no charge",
    "authority": "authority having jurisdiction"
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required_for": "s. 6(a)-(e)",
    "exemptions": "s. 7(a)-(c)",
    "fee_basis": "Part 3 - Permit Fee Schedule",
    "authority": "s. 10; Part 4"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/ns/guysborough/building-permits/bylaw-1/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  }
 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/ns/guysborough/building-permits/"
}