Building permits — North Rustico, Prince Edward Island

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Town of North Rustico, Prince Edward Island, building permit rules are set by Town of North Rustico Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (P. Wood & Associates, May 2014), verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: A schedule of fees shall be established by resolution of Council. Administered by: Development Officer; inspections by officer or agent of the Town. Fines: first/subsequent offence: fine not exceeding $2000 plus costs; continuing offence: not exceeding $400 per day plus costs.

Town of North Rustico Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (P. Wood & Associates, May 2014) adopted bylaw
permit required for Permit required for: change Use; commence Development; construct/replace Structure or Deck; structural alterations; water/sewer connection; underground installation; move/demolish Structure; excavation pit; construct Street; fill; subdivide/consolidate; fence over 4 ft s. 4.1
exemptions paving patios/sidewalks; fences under 4 ft; clotheslines, poles, radio/TV antennae (except satellite dishes over 24"); gardens; crops; landscaping/ornamental structures under 64 sq ft; routine maintenance s. 4.1(2)
fees location A schedule of fees shall be established by resolution of Council s. 4.3
authority Development Officer; inspections by officer or agent of the Town s. 1.4; s. 4.24
fine range first/subsequent offence: fine not exceeding $2000 plus costs; continuing offence: not exceeding $400 per day plus costs s. 22.2(1)-(2)
scout note

Primary: no separate building bylaw found; this Zoning and Subdivision Control Bylaw is what requires a Council development permit (application form and fee) to erect or alter a structure. Note provincial Building Codes Act permit is separate. Town page says these are the maps/bylaw in effect since 2014.

North Rustico Zoning Bylaw first draft (Stantec, 2024.08.27)

Marked DRAFT; proposed replacement for 2014 zoning and subdivision bylaw, development permit rules (sections 4.4-4.6).

Planning and Development page (permit costs, forms)

Town takes development applications at the office (902-963-3211) after its development officer withdrew; development application $0.13/sq ft ($30 min). Links 2014 bylaw and permit forms.

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