frequently asked questions

Browse through our most frequently asked questions (FAQs) for the Town of Clarenville.

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Garbage and Recycling

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Recreation, Culture & Wellness

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Fire Department / Fire Prevention FAQs

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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In an Emergency

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Building

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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By-Law

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Planning/Zoning

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Public Works

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Water / Wastewater

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Taxation

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

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Council

All exterior renovations require a permit from the Town with the exception of painting and/or landscaping, provided that the landscape work does not include any sitework. If you are repairing your fence, deck, accessory building, or replacing existing siding, windows, and/or doors, then you would only require an alterations permit. These permits can be issued right away by Staff at the Town Office.

If you are replacing, changing the size of, relocating or building a new access ramp, deck, fence and/or doing any sitework, an application to the Public Works Department is required. Sitework includes but is not limited to the following: placing fill on the property, erecting a retaining wall, adding a new driveway, weeping tile, etc.

A residential accessory building is defined as a garage, carport, shed, swimming pool, greenhouse, cold frame, fuel shed, vegetable storage cellar, and/or shelter for domestic pets. For the erection of a new accessory building, adding an extension and/or relocating an existing building, in addition to a completed application, we require the following:
– A legal survey of the property so we can see where the accessory building is to be located on the lot. A copy of your legal survey may be on file at the Town Office for reference.
– A sketch of the accessory building on a copy of the survey. Any easements over the lot must be avoided and the minimum setback and side/rearyard distances met.
– An estimate of the cost of work for the Municipal Assessment Agency.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes, both pools and hot tubs require a permit to be issued from the Town. In accordance with the Town’s Development Regulations, they are considered an accessory use to the property. We have suggested guidelines that we provided to applicants when they apply for a permit. Residential Swimming Pools – Suggested Guidelines

Category: Building

A Demolition Permit is required for the demolition of any residential or commercial building in the Town of Clarenville. All applications are received and permits issued by the Public Works Department at the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Yes. All construction including but not limited to: new dwellings, extensions, exterior renovations, accessory buildings, fences, decks, etc. in the Town of Clarenville require a permit from the Town Office.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

Building Permit Fees can be found here: Development Permits Overview

Category: Building

Applications for permits must be made in person at the Clarenville Town Office. The applicant must be the owner of a building or property or a person authorized in writing by the owner to apply for a permit on the owner’s behalf. Every application must be accompanied by prescribed plans and specifications and the applicable permit fee.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

A building permit is a formal approval to construct, add to, move or remove a building/structure on your property.

A building permit must be obtained for the construction of a new building/structure, or an addition or alteration of any building/structure which results in a building area of more than 10 m2 (108 square feet).

If the contractor or designer obtains the building permit on your behalf, it is still the building/property owner who is ultimately responsible for complying with all building requirements.

For more information please visit our Regulations & Permits page.

Category: Building

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