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WITHIN TOWN OF GRAND BAY-WESTFIELD BOUNDARIES As everyone is aware the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield has by-laws which were created to protect and control development in the Town and ensure responsible development in the community. These by-laws establish minimum criteria to protect you, other residents, and future residents. There are times when a development proposal does not meet the by-law. In these cases the proposal needs to be reviewed and forwarded to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for direction and consideration of minor variances to the by-law. The Planning Advisory Committee is made up of six local residents appointed by Council for a three-year term. They review the proposed development and either grant or deny the proposal or provide a recommendation to Council. Because the Planning Advisory Committee is made up of volunteers it only meets twice a month. Thus, it takes approximately one month to obtain a decision. It is requested that residents who are planning a development (lot creation, construction, changing a use, etc.) contact the Town at 738-6409 to discuss their proposal well in advance of construction in order to allow time for processing, if required. You Must Obtain a Permit When: * Constructing a new home or accessory building (shed, garage, etc) * Adding to an existing structure: additions, bedrooms, garage, sundeck, fence, pool, carport, railings/guards, etc. * Demolishing/re-locating a structure * Installing a retaining wall * Installing new rooms in the basement or attic * Altering structural partitions * A change in use as dictated by the Zoning By-law * The work requires the issuance of an Electrical Permit Please note that once a Building Permit has been issued, the applicant has six months to start the authorized work. |
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