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Building permits — Trenton, Nova Scotia: Building Bylaw No. 98-001 (Town of Trenton)

In the Town of Trenton, Nova Scotia, building permit rules are set by Building Bylaw No. 98-001 (Town of Trenton), verified 2026-10-18. Permit required for: A Building Permit is required for all necessary buildings. Administered by: Building Inspectors employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission.

Building Bylaw No. 98-001 (Town of Trenton) adopted bylaw

permit required for	A Building Permit is required for all necessary buildings.	s. 2.3.1
exemptions	Code does not apply to listed systems, towers, dams, equipment/tanks, signs, fences, retaining walls, modular/mobile homes; building permit not required for non-structural alterations/repairs ≤ $5,000 (siding, roofing, painting).	s. 2.3; s. 2.3.2
fee basis	Building permits: $25.00 plus $0.10/sq ft new construction/additions for residential, community centres, churches (excl. unfinished basements); $0.14/sq ft commercial/industrial/other; $0.04/sq ft sheds/garages/barns/accessory; $25.00 plus $2.00 per $1,000.00 repairs/alterations/renovations; $75.00 relocation; $50.00 pools; $15.00 renewal. Occupancy: Nil. Demolition: $25.00.	Part 3, s. 1
authority	Building Inspectors employed by the Pictou County District Planning Commission	Schedule "A" (Inspections)

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Town of Trenton building bylaw under the Building Code Act: forms of building, occupancy and demolition permits, application requirements, inspections and fees. 9-page PDF.