Residential Permits

Process


Beaumont inspects and approves design and construction of new buildings and renovations to ensure they comply with all relevant acts, statutes and bylaws. If you are planning any new building, renovating a building or changing the use of a building or land, you will need a permit. 

If you are planning to construct a new building, alter an existing building or change the use of a property, you will need a development permit. A development permit ensures that your development is in conformance with district and development regulations under the Land Use Bylaw.


New Home Construction

  1. New Home Builder Package
  2. Abandoned Wells Declaration
  3. Fire Safety Plan
  4. Residential Building and Inspection Conditions Brochure

Structural Additions


Structural additions, alterations or repairs to any existing buildings. These can include basement developments; skylights and sun rooms. Note, that a basement secondary suite has different requirements than basement development with no secondary suite. A permit is not required for painting, decorating, new siding, shingles, etc. For more information view the following documents and review Fees and Charges for costs:

Decks


Decks if any part of the floor is more than .6 meters (2 feet) above the ground.

Accessory Buildings - i.e. Detached Garage, Shed, Gazebo

 
Accessory buildings over 10 square metres (107.64 sq. ft) in floor area or smaller sheds if a foundation is constructed.

Corner Lot Fences


Corner lot fences that are 1.8m (6 ft) high. View the Fence Information Sheet for more information.

Fire Pits & BBQ Structures


Hot Tubs & Swimming Pools


Sidewalk Cafes


Other Development Projects that require permits


  • Change of use of a building (most common to a new business replacing an old business in a commercial building)
  • Operating a home based business
  • Towers, flag poles, aerials, masts over 4.5 meters (15 feet in height), satellite dishes over .5 meter (1.6 feet)
  • Retaining walls over 1 meter (3 feet high) are built (engineered drawings are also required)
  • Driveway extensions may require a permit. Please contact Beaumont's Administration Office for more information.

Variance


If your development will require a variance, you will need to fill out an additional variance permit application form.  See Fees and Charges for cost.

Fees


Architectural Controls & Landscaping Requirements
The architectural controls and landscaping requirements are set by the developer and not enforced by the City. Please contact your developer with any questions.