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Residential Permits
COVID-19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Effective July 6, 2020, the City Office is open to the public by appointment only. Please call 780-929-8782 to book an appointment or if you need assistance.
We are still working and processing permits, compliance letters, business licenses etc. Applications are being accepted electronically in pdf format only through development@beaumont.ab.ca. Applications are legal documents that need to be fully legible and signed by the Applicant. Other electronic formats have proven to be inconsistent in quality and content.
If you are unable to submit your application in a pdf format, hard copy applications may be submitted in our after-hours drop box located at the City Administration Offices at 5600 – 49 Street.
Permit applications take 2 – 3 weeks to process. You will receive an email indicating your permit application is deemed complete, and you will receive another e-mail when your permit has been issued.
How to submit your permit application electronically:
- Click and open the appropriate permit application package.
- Download and save the fillable PDF permit application package to your computer
- Fill in the fillable permit application package and save
- Use your Adobe application to attach your signature, or otherwise electronically sign the document.
- All attachments must be in PDF format. Photographs are not acceptable
- Email the completed PDF permit application package and any PDF attachments to: development@beaumont.ab.ca
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Why Permits?
Permits are here for your protection. The major benefit of obtaining a permit is knowing that your project will conform to the safety standards that have been adopted under the Safety Codes Act and that the appearance and use is consistent with the context of your neighbourhood.
What Permits Are Required?
If you are planning a new development, renovations to an existing property or changing the use of a current building, you may require permits from the City of Beaumont. Depending on the type of construction, you may need to apply for different types of permits. Some of the permits that may be required are:
A development permit ensures that the location, size and use of a building comply with the Beaumont Land Use Bylaw.
- Development permits and approvals need to be obtained for new construction, renovations, and changes to how a building is being used.
- All properties within the City of Beaumont are zoned and that zoning determines the type of building and what use is allowed.
To determine the development regulations for your property first, find your property’s zoning designation using our Land Use Bylaw Map
Building permits make sure that construction on your property is up to Alberta Building Code standards. Many projects require both a development and a building permit.
- Separate permits are issued for each type of work that is being completed. This includes Plumbing, Gas, and Electrical.
- Every building, plumbing, gas and electrical permit requires payment of a safety code fee, which is collected on behalf of the Safety Codes Council. The safety code fee is calculated as 4% of the total permit cost with a minimum of $4.50 to a maximum of $560.
How Do I Apply for Residential Permits?
**Please see covid-19 application instructions on the top of this page*
We currently accept permits in person at the City Office (5600 49 St) and accept cash, cheque or debit as payment options. We require all documentation and fees at time of application. Please see below for required documentation for each type of permit.
What Does It Cost?
You can find our Permits and Fees Brochure here: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/DocumentCenter/View/3779/Permits-and-Fees-Brochure
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Click below for more information on common residential permits:
- New Residential Dwellings
- Accessory Building (shed, garage, gazebo, etc)
- Additional Dwelling Unit (Secondary Suite)
- Basement Development
- Decks
- Fences
- Fire Pits
- Hot Tubs & Swimming Pools
- Other Permits
- Variance
A Single Detached House (SFD) with or without an additional dwelling unit (basement, garage or garden suite) means development consisting of a dwelling.
All Builders/Owners require a current year general contractor (GC) business license, which covers all sub-trades used on the project. This fee is only paid once per year.
General Contractor Fee is $530 for non-residents and $371 for residents with a home-based business or commercial storefront.
To apply for a new house permit, review the following forms and application package:
- New Home Builder Package
- Abandoned Wells Declaration
- Fire Safety Plan
- Residential Building and Inspection Conditions Brochure
- Information on Our Fast Track New Home Permit Process
Please note: If building an additional garage suite, garden suite, tiny home, etc (not included on initial SFD application) the minimum building permit fee will be $500, along with a $159 development permit fee.
With the exception of the primary residence, any stand-alone building that has an area greater than 10 m2
Examples include detached garages, detached carports, gazebos, sheds, greenhouses, pergolas, equipment, lean-to, etc.
A building and development permit is required for an accessory building project.
To apply for a permit, see the links below:
If you are installing a self-contained living premise with cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities for domestic use by one or more individuals; a Development Permit and Building Permit is required.
Includes: additional dwelling unit in basement, garage suite and/or garden suite
Application requires a drawing indicating smoke detectors, size of windows, bathroom, fireplace, and use of each room
To apply for a permit, please see the links below:
The creation of additional living and/or recreation space in the basement area requires a building permit.
Additional Dwelling Unit development will require a development permit (see section above)
Application requires a drawing indicating smoke detectors, size of windows, bathroom, fireplace, and use of each room.
To apply for a permit, see the links below:
A deck with a floor height over 0.6 meters (2 feet) from finished grade requires both a development permit and a building permit. If any portion of the deck is over 0.6m in height, a permit will be required.
- Including enclosed decks or enclosed patios
- No permit required for open beam pergolas
To apply for a permit, see the links below:
If a fence is located on a corner lot or lot backing onto green space, it may require a development permit.
If a front yard fence exceeds the maximum height allowed of 1.0m it also requires a development permit.
- Lattice topping etc is to be included in calculating the height of the fence
Otherwise, no permit is required.
View the Fence Information Sheet for more information.
Fire pits, barbecue structure or outdoor fireplaces (including clay pot Chimeneas) shall only be used for the purpose of confining an outdoor fire for cooking, warmth or entertainment.
A development permit is not required, but a fire pit permit can be acquired at the City Office and will be inspected by the Beaumont Fire Department.
Hot tubs are considered swimming pools, in accordance with the Alberta Building Code.
Swimming pool means a structure, basin or tank containing an artificially created pool of water that is used for swimming, recreation, bathing, etc.
- Hot tubs require a development, building and electrical permit; as well as a lockable cover
- Swimming pools require a development, building and electrical permit (if applicable); and the entire area of the pool shall be protected by a fenced enclosure
To apply for a permit, see the links below:
Other Projects that require permits:
Development 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.
Building Permits:
- Any project that exceeds $5000 in construction value or alters the building structure requires a building permit.
To apply for a permit for your project, click on the Development & Building Application Package Form
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.
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.