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Apply for a Development Permit

A development permit specifies how land will be used, how the structure is located on the land, how the structure is to be serviced for water and sewer and highway access, as well as, any potential impacts from proposed development or construction. It ensures that any projects are done in accordance with the provincial Planning Act. This includes information on setbacks, or the minimum distance a structure or sewage disposal system must be set back from adjacent property boundaries, roadways, bodies of water, or other protected areas. Refer to the Development/Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks...

Building and Development in PEI
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Building and Development in PEI

Effective March 31, 2024, the province adopted Tier 1 of the 2020 National Model Codes. Together, the Building Codes Act and corresponding Regulations reflect the administration and enforcement requirements of the Building Permit Process. The process to apply for a Building...

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Apply for a Building Permit

A building permit ensures that your structure is designed and constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and where applicable the National Energy Code for Buildings. It is issued according to the provincial Building Codes Act and regulations. A building permit is required for the following (please note this is not the full list of structures that may require a building permit): Any dwelling (building used for residential occupancy) including a tiny home or cottage; Structures for industrial, institutional, commercial, and other uses; Accessory building greater than 20 m 2 (~215...

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Development Decisions Process Guide

This guide has been prepared as a resource to provide municipalities with official plans with information about the general considerations and internal procedures to make development decisions as of June 2018.

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Development Permit Application

This application for Development Permit is for any new development including structures, additions, decks, porches, garages, storage or excavation in preparation for construction. This document also includes the Development / Sewage Disposal Systems Setbacks information.

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