Edmonton permits will be required in most development projects. Unless you are just building a small rear deck, making basically cosmetic/maintenance changes to your property such as painting, replacing carpets, replacing a door or replacing some old drywalls and etc, most project requires an Edmonton permit which may include the City of Edmonton’s Development Permit and Building Permit. If you are unsure, what type of permits you will need for your project, you may wish to contact the City of Edmonton or our firm to find out more about Edmonton permit requirements.
All Edmonton permits require a formal application submission to the City of Edmonton together with various submission materials and these materials may include plans and drawings. In some projects, Engineering drawings and professional consultants may also be required. Submission materials must be prepared carefully as they are the documents for you projects permit approval or disapproval.
Not all projects or proposed developments are equal and some will be approved and some will not. If you submit a poor set of drawings/design not meeting the City of Edmonton’s Bylaws, regulations and code, you project can be delayed and be disapproved.
All Edmonton permits required permit fees once approved. There will be Development Permit fees and the final Building Permit fees. There will also be permit fees for the mechanical and electrical permits.
Edmonton permit approval process can take up to 5-12 weeks depending on the complexity of your project.
Tips:
- Never underestimate the complexity of the Edmonton permits and the time required for preparation and the City’s review process.
- Always allow sufficient time for the preparation of the submission materials and another 5-12 weeks of City review process time. This should be integrated into your business planning.
- Hire a professional to review and prepare your permit materials if you are unsure the requirements and technical matters.
- Be prepare to meet with the City’s various permit departments.
Summary:
- Edmonton permits can take anywhere from 5 to 12 weeks to complete and there is no guarantee of approval.
- The are 2 major types of Edmonton permits: Development Permit and Building Permit.
- Most projects require Edmonton permits.
- You must pay the permit fees prior to the commencing of the review process by the City of Edmonton.
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