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Building permits — Mulgrave, Nova Scotia: By-Law #18 Building By-Law, Town of Mulgrave

In the Town of Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by By-Law #18 Building By-Law, Town of Mulgrave, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: Fences over 2 m; swimming pools deeper than .91 m; all buildings greater than 10 m2 in building area. Exemptions: Accessory buildings ≤10 m2; fences <2 m; construction value <$2,000 (e.g. siding, storm windows, roofing, patios, non-structural repairs). Administered by: authority having jurisdiction.

By-Law #18 Building By-Law, Town of Mulgrave adopted bylaw

permit required for	Fences over 2 m; swimming pools deeper than .91 m; all buildings greater than 10 m2 in building area.	s. 2.3(a)-(c)
exemptions	Accessory buildings ≤10 m2; fences <2 m; construction value <$2,000 (e.g. siding, storm windows, roofing, patios, non-structural repairs).	s. 2.3.1(a)-(c)
fee basis	$20.00 (non-refundable) plus $0.10 per square foot for residential buildings, community centres and churches, EXCLUDING unfinished basements; $20.00 (non-refundable) plus $0.14 per square foot for commercial and industrial buildings; $20.00 (non-refundable) plus $0.04 per square foot for sheds, shell warehouses, garages, barns and other farm buildings; $20.00 (non-refundable) plus 0.2% of value for alterations and repairs exceeding $2,500; $20.00 (non-refundable for Demolition Permits; NO CHARGE - Occupancy Permit.	Part 3(a)-(f)
authority	authority having jurisdiction	s. 2.4.1

scout note

Town's own Building By-Law. Building, occupancy and demolition permits required. Permit also needed for fences over 2 m, pools deeper than 0.91 m and buildings over 10 sq m. Exempt: accessory buildings up to 10 sq m, work under $2,000. Inspection stages listed.