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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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The City of Beaumont requires permits prior to the start of any commercial development. This includes new buildings, additions, tenant improvements, change in use of buildings, signage, etc.
Are You Starting a New Commercial Business? Moving? Renovating?
Commercial Permit Application Process for Tenant Improvements
A tenant improvement is any renovation, structural change or improvement into an existing commercial space. This includes changes to any commercial kitchen equipment. There may be several steps involved:
- Who Can Apply?
- How Do I Apply?
- Commercial Development Permit - Tenant Improvements
- Commercial Building Permit - Tenant Improvements
- Signage Permit
The business owner or their general contractor can apply for the commercial development and building permits.
If the general contractor will be applying, a consent letter signed by the business owner will be required at the time of application.
A licensed contractor is required to complete any gas, plumbing or electrical work and pull permits.
*please see covid-19 application instructions above*
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.
A development permit (DP) is required for many commercial businesses, to change the use of the commercial space and to ensure the use is allowed in the specific land use district, as per our Land Use Bylaw (LUB) 944-19.
To apply for a commercial development permit:
- Complete the commercial development application package
- Please see our commercial development permit checklist for a list of required documentation
- Submit a consent letter signed by the building owner
- Fees paid in full at time of application
Additional requirements for application may be deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
Commercial Development Permits are valid for one year after date of issue.
Please note: You may apply for the Development Permit and Signage Permit as a combined permit application or in two separate permit applications.
For more information on Commercial Development permits, please contact development@beaumont.ab.ca
A building permit is required for any renovations, additions or structural changes to a building or commercial space. Building permits are also required if commercial cooking equipment is being replaced or moved. Our Building Safety Codes Officers review and inspect your project to ensure it complies with the Alberta Building Code.
To apply for a commercial building permit:
- Complete the commercial building application package
- Please see our commercial building permit checklist for a list of required documentation
- Submit a consent letter signed by the building owner
- Commercial Building Permits fees for Tenant Improvements are calculated as follows:
- $6.37 / $1,000.00 (construction value to $1,000,000.00) then $5.30 / $1,000.00 balance over $1,000,000.00, with a minimum building fee of $159
- Plus a Safety Codes (SCC) Fee of 4% of the permit cost
- Ex. $100,000 project = $6.37 / 100,000 = $637.00 + $25.48 SCC fee = $662.48
- For a summary of Building Permit Costs, click here.
Please note: Additional requirements for application may be deemed necessary by the Building Inspector.
A General Contractor Business License is required at time of application for a commercial building permit (this is separate from the Business License for the proposed business to be opened after tenant improvements)
The applicant must obtain an approved Building Permit within 12 months on the date of Development Permit issuance or the Development Permit will be deemed void.
Commercial Building Permits are valid for one year after date of issue.
For more information on Commercial Building permits, please contact buildinginspection@beaumont.ab.ca
A development permit is required for most signage installations, to ensure the sign is allowed in the specific land use district, as per our Land Use Bylaw 944-19.
Installation may not commence until a signage permit is issued.
Please note: The Development Permit and Signage Permit may be combined on one permit application or on two separate permit applications.
To apply for a signage permit separately:
- Complete a commercial development application form
- Please see our signage permit checklist for a list of required documentation
- Submit a consent letter signed by the business owner, if applicable
- Fees to be paid at time of application
For more information on Signage allowed in your district, please see our Land Use Bylaw Signage section.
Are You Building a New Commercial, Industrial, Multi-Family Building?
Commercial Permit Application Process for New Developments
If you are planning on commencing a Commercial, Industrial, or Multi-family development project in Beaumont, it is recommended that you contact Joanne Dargis, Manager of Current Planning, as early in the process as possible. This will ensure you submit all the necessary documentation with your permit application.
View the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-family Permit Checklist for information you will have to submit with your commercial development permit application.
Be advised, the Manager of Current Planning may request more information that is not included on this checklist.
Upon approval of your development permit, you can submit your commercial building permit application. We will require 3 sets of drawings and a General Contractor business license application at the time of application.
Have Questions?
You can reach Development at development@beaumont.ab.ca.