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Building permits — New Glasgow, Nova Scotia: Bylaw Number 18 Building By-Law, Town of New Glasgow

In the Town of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Bylaw Number 18 Building By-Law, Town of New Glasgow, verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: A building permit is required if work regulated by the Building Code is to be done; required for all accessory buildings. Administered by: Building Inspectors employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission. Fines: Double to required permit.

Bylaw Number 18 Building By-Law, Town of New Glasgow adopted bylaw

permit required for	A building permit is required if work regulated by the Building Code is to be done; required for all accessory buildings.	s. 7(1); s. 7(4)
exemptions	Non-structural material alterations and material repairs with monetary value of five thousand dollars or less: replacing siding, repairing/replacing roofing, painting.	s. 7(5)
fee basis	Amended s. 12: $25 administration; commercial/institutional/industrial $25 + $0.18/sf; agricultural $25 + $0.08/sf; renovations $25 + $2.50/$1,000; accessory buildings $50; demolition $25.	Replace Section 12
authority	Building Inspectors employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission	s. 14
fine range	Double to required permit	Replace Section 12

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Town's own Building By-Law under the NS Building Code Act. Sets permit applications (building, occupancy, demolition), permit valid 1 year and renewable, conditional permits, inspections. Fees are in the municipal fee schedule page.