Before you begin most building and/or renovation projects, you will need a building permit from the Municipality of Chester.
You should also review the following documentation for a more descriptive account of building by-laws and conditions within the province and the municipality.
When do you need a building permit?
- New house, relocations of homes including modular homes, mini homes, and mobile homes
- Building an addition onto any home or building
- Building a garage or accessory building more than 215 square feet
- Structural repairs or renovations
- Material renovations exceeding $5,000 in value
- Any structure requiring power connection
- Change the use of an existing building (i.e. single family residence to multi-unit residence or residential use to commercial)
- Demolition of a structure
Before any construction or renovations please call the Building Department at 275-3080 to see if you require a building permit.
Applications are available at the Building Department at P O Box 369, 151 King Street, Chester.
NOTE: Construction requiring a Building Permit also requires a final inspection. After final inspection of work is approved an Occupancy Permit is issued to the property owner.
Building and Demolition Permits have an expiry date of 18 months. At this time, you will receive a renewal form in the mail. At no charge, sign and return the renewal form to the Office, and the permit will be renewed for an additional 18 months. For applications and further information on what is required before a building permit is issued, please contact the Chester Municipal Building Department at 275-3080.
NOTE: If you are constructing in a zoned area, you will need a Building Permit AND a Development Permit, Call the Chester Municipal Planning Department at 275-2599 for information. Development Permits may be also required for some structures not covered by a Building Permit.
