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City of Winnipeg, Zoning and Permit Process

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The Building Permit
Process for your Home
Renovation.
Zoning and Permits Branch
Planning, Property and
Development Department
Unit 31 – 30 Fort Street
986-5140
Martin Grady
Zoning and Permits Administrator

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Do I need a permit???
 Go on line at www.winnipeg.ca/ppd
or,
 Contact the Zoning and Permits
Branch @ 986-5140.
 Ask your Renovator or building
contractor.

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Do I need a Permit???
A Permit is not required for:
Patching, painting or decorating and new flooring.
Replacement of stucco or siding and roof shingles.
Fences and decks in the rear less than 24 in. high.
Sheds less than 108 sq. ft.
Doors and windows if the opening is not altered.
Non-structural work other than plumbing and electrical.

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The value of a Permit
 Permits ensure that your project
will promote the health, safety and
well-being of your family and your
community.
 Plan review and inspections are done by professionals
who are experienced and well-trained in health, safety
and accessibility standards.
 You have the knowledge that your project is in
compliance with applicable codes and by-laws
 Ease in selling your home. Prospective buyers have a
right to expect that all renovations comply with codes,
by-laws and standards.
 Your building project may qualify under the Home
Renovation tax assistance program.

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Who can apply for a
permit?
 Owner: Advantages….
 Cost effective, your time, your money.
 Take ownership in the entire process.
 Possible disadvantages….
 Must be able to answer technical
questions relating to codes and by-laws.
 Could spend anywhere from 3 minutes or
3 hours waiting for service, depending on
time of the year and other service
demands.
 Depending on the quality of the
application, permit approval could take
longer if something is missing.

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Who can apply for a
permit?
 Contractor: Advantages…
 Experts in the Permit process.
 Knowledge of building codes.
 Access to licensed plumbing and
electrical sub-contractors.
 Appointment and application drop-off
system for registered contractors.
 Quick response to any questions or
issues that may arise during review.

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What is needed to apply
for a Building Permit?
 Construction
drawings, including
structural,
architectural plans.
 Depending on size and
project complexity, a
professional ( an
Engineer, or Architect)
may be required.
 Additional approvals
such as, electrical and
plumbing permits are
usually required.

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What is needed to apply
for a Building Permit?
 Detailed site plan
including all property
dimensions and
locations of buildings.
 For dwelling
additions you may
require a Surveyor’s
Building Location
Certificate to ensure
the structure
complies with zoning.

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What is the fee for a
Building Permit?
Residential Permit Fees
 For new house construction and new additions
to an existing house - $2.45 per sq.m.
 For basement development - $119.00.
 For a secondary suite - $119.00+$2.45 per sq.m.
 Detached garage - $119.00
 Pools and decks - $54.00
 Electrical and Plumbing fees new - $119.00
 Electrical permit for reno's - $119.00
 Plumbing permit for reno’s - $ per drain/fixture
 Note: Fees are payable upon issuance and pick
up of the building permit.

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What is Zoning ?
 Divides the City up into
districts.
 Zoning regulates the use
and development of land
and buildings.
 Two ways to do this: By
Use and by rules.
 Zoning Bylaw 200/2006 is
for the City and Zoning
Bylaw 100/04 is for the
Downtown.

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What is Zoning ?
 There are five broad categories
of land use or Zoning Districts:
 Residential
 Commercial
 Industrial
 Agricultural
 Parks/Institutional

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Zoning Variance /
Conditional Use
 When it is impossible or impractical to
comply with the “bulk” / “Built form”
requirements of the zoning by-law, an
application to vary the by-law can be
made. Depending on the nature/scope
of the variance application, it may be
approved, approved with conditions or
denied by the BOA, CC, or the Zoning
Administrator on behalf of the Director.

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Zoning Variance /
Conditional Use
 Conditional Use means, a use of
land that by it’s unique character,
may or may not have an impact on
adjoining properties. This could
include land uses that have
significant vehicular or pedestrian
traffic, noise, hours of operation or
possible noxious emissions.
 Home Based Businesses and
Secondary Suites require a
conditional use approval.

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OTHER APPROVAL
PROCESSES
 Plan examination
 Streets &
Transportation
 Public Works
 Water & Waste
 Waterways
 Inspections

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One-Stop-Shop
31 – 30 Fort Street
 A single location where all Building
permit applications are submitted
and issued from.
 The Zoning and Permits Branch will
determine what department or civic
discipline should review your
project.

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No matter how big or small your project is,
we are here to help and guide you through
the permit process.
Together, we can build one great City, one
renovation project at a time….