Building Forms

Step 1: Building Application Form

Types of Buildings that Require Permits:

Construction of new homes
Major renovations on existing homes (additions, basements, porches)
RTM or other residential buildings being moved onto a property
Commercial buildings

Exempt Buildings

Farm buildings, means, subject to the regulations, a building that:
- Does not contain a residential occupancy/living or sleeping quarters
- Is located on land used for an agricultural operation as defined in The Agricultural Operations Act*; and
  - *"Agricultural Operation means an agricultural operation that is carried out on a farm, in the expectation of gain or reward..."
- Is used for the following purposes:
  - housing livestock, production, storage or processing of primary agricultural crops and feeds, storage and maintenance of equipment or machinery associated with an agricultural operation

A building application is recommended (see page 2 of application), but a permit is not required.
Farm buildings are no longer exempt if there will be any type of living/sleeping quarters