Permit How-To Guides
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How-To Guides by Topic
Residential Projects
- Building Expansion / Change of Use – Residential
- Commercial Uses in Residential Districts (ex. Corner Stores)
- Decks & Stairs
- Roof Decks
- Fences
- Home Office
- Removing Dwelling Units
- New Building Construction/Demolition – Residential
- Rooms Development (Downstairs / Ground Floor)
- Signs
- Windows, Siding, Doors, Roof Repair or Replacement
- Wireless Facilities (cell towers / cell antennas)
Commercial / Industrial Projects
- Building Expansion / Change of Use – Commercial or Industrial
- "Chain Stores" (Formula Retail)
- Food Trucks / Open Air Sales (Temporary Use)
- Massage Establishments
- Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (MCD)
- New Building Construction / Demolition – Commercial
- Removing Dwelling Units
- Restaurant / Food Service Use
- Signs
- Walk-Up Facilities / Outdoor Activity Areas
- Wireless Facilities (cell towers / cell antennas)
Institutional Projects
- Child Care & Residential Care Facilities
- Religious Facilities
Coming soon! - Schools & Hospitals
Coming soon!