Building permits — Union Road, Prince Edward Island

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

In the Rural municipality of Union Road, Prince Edward Island, building permit rules are set by Community of Union Road Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Fees set in: fee schedule which the Council shall establish. Administered by: Development Officer; Council; officer or agent of the Community. Fines: not exceeding $2,000.00 per offence; $400.00 per day for continuing offence.

Community of Union Road Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required for change use; commence development; construct/replace structure or deck; structural alterations; underground installations; move/demolish; excavation pit; construct highway; dump fill; subdivide/consolidate; fence over 5 ft s. 4.1(1)
exemptions patios/sidewalks; fences under 5 ft; clotheslines/antennae except satellite dishes over 24"; gardens; crops; landscaping/ornamental structures under 64 sq ft; routine maintenance; up to two accessory buildings under 100 sq ft s. 4.1(2)
fees location fee schedule which the Council shall establish s. 4.2(2)
authority Development Officer; Council; officer or agent of the Community s. 1.4; s. 4.1(1); s. 4.23
fine range not exceeding $2,000.00 per offence; $400.00 per day for continuing offence s. 14.2(i)-(ii)
scout note

No separate building bylaw. Section 4.1 requires a permit from Council to erect, alter or place a structure (exemptions: fences under 5 ft, up to two accessory buildings under 100 sq ft, routine maintenance). Section 5.11 requires compliance with the building code. Permit fees are on the permits-and-fees page.

Machine-readable: building-permits.json · Official website: https://www.communityofunionroadpei.com/ · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Building permits across Prince Edward Island · Building permits in other municipalities