Commercial Permits & Applications

Who can apply?

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.

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.

How do I apply?

We require all documentation and fees at time of application.

Please see below for required documentation for each type of permit.

Commercial Development 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.

• Step 1: Apply Complete a commercial development application package and submit to development@beaumont.ab.ca. Fees are paid in full at time of application.
• Step 2: Permit review Once a complete application including payment has been received, the permit review process will begin.
• Step 3: Permit issuance You will be notified when permit has been issued.
• Step 4: Construction Construction may begin once you have received all issued permits.
• Step 5: Inspections The conditions issued with your permits will outline what inspection stages are required. Please contact buildinginspections@beaumont.ab.ca to book your inspections.
  For electrical, plumbing and/or gas permits, please contact info@superiorsafetycodes.com email to book these inspections.

Additional requirements for application may be deemed necessary by the Development Authority.

Commercial Development permits are valid for one year from date of issue.

Please note: You may apply for the development permit and sign 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

Commercial Building permit: tenant improvements

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.

• Step 1: Apply Complete a commercial building application package [pdf] and submit to development@beaumont.ab.ca.
• Step 2: Permit review Once a complete application including payment has been received, the permit review process will begin.
• Step 3: Permit issuance You will be notified when permit has been issued.
• Step 4: Construction Construction may begin once you have received all issued permits.
• Step 5: Inspections The conditions issued with your permits will outline what inspection stages are required. Please contact buildinginspections@beaumont.ab.ca to book your inspections.
  For electrical, plumbing and/or gas permits, please contact info@superiorsafetycodes.com email to book these inspections.

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 of 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 development@beaumont.ab.ca..

Sign permit

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 .

Installation may not commence until a signage permit is issued.

Please note: The Development Permit and Sign Permit may be combined on one permit application or on two separate permit applications.

• Step 1: Apply Complete a sign permit application package [pdf] and submit to development@beaumont.ab.ca.
• Step 2: Permit review Once a complete application including payment has been received, the permit review process will begin.
• Step 3: Permit issuance You will be notified when permit has been issued.
• Step 4: Construction Construction may begin once you have received all issued permits.
• Step 5: Inspections No inspections.

For more information on Signage allowed in your district, please see ‘Part 4:Signs’ in the Land Use Bylaw.

New developments process

If you are planning on commencing a Commercial, Industrial, or Multi-family development project in Beaumont, it is recommended that you contact development@beaumont.ab.ca as early in the process as possible. This will ensure you submit all the necessary documentation with your permit application. Be advised, more information may be requested that is not included on this checklist.

Development permit application

View the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-family Permit Checklist for information you will have to submit with your commercial development permit application.

Building permit application

Upon approval of your development permit, you can submit your commercial building permit application. We will require 3 sets of drawings (size A1 which is 24″x36″) and a General Contractor business license at the time of application.