PERMIT INFORMATION
PERMIT INFORMATION
The primary purpose for the issuance of a permit is to ensure that all buildings comply with safety, health, building and zoning requirements of the Town of Bonavista and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Permits are required for:
- construction of new residential and commercial building or structure
- demolish or relocate a residential and commercial building or structure
- additions to an existing residential or commercial building or structure such as decks/patios, porches, storage sheds, garages
- fencing - residential and commercial
- vendors
- concession stands/food trucks
- events/concerts
- fingerboard directional signage
- commercial occupancy
- new businesses
PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Applicants should allow adequate time for the application process, particularly if multiple municipal departments and other agencies are involved. The application process could take up to 4-6 weeks.
- New Development Permit Application
- Extension and Fencing Application
- Business Permit Application
- Business Directional Signage - Fingerboard Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Starting a new business in Bonavista? - What you need to know.
- Street Vender Permit
- Bonavista Zoning Map
- Municipal Watershed Map
- Municipal Development & Zoning Information
Applications can be submitted in person to the administration office, or by email to [email protected]. All applications must be submitted with all required documentation.
PERMIT FEES
| Storage Shed Permit – New Construction | $50 | |
| Storage Shed Permit – Extension | $25 | |
| Fencing Permit | $25 | |
| Patio / Deck – New Construction Permit | $25 | |
| Patio / Deck – Extension Permit | $10 | |
| Residential Building Permit | $100 | |
| Residential Houses & Mobile Homes – Extension Permit | $75 | |
| Business Permit | $50 | |
| Commercial Buildings, New & Extensions: | ||
| $20,000.00 and over | $150 | |
| $2.00 for each $1,000.00 over $20,000.00 | ||
| Demolition Permits | $25 | |
| Water Reconnection Fee | $25 | |
| Water Disconnection Fee | $25 | |
| Concession Stand / Food Truck / Vendors Permit |
$10 Daily $50 Weekly $150 Yearly |
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| Circus / Concert / Event | $100 Daily | |
| Directional Signage | $50 Yearly | |
CONTACT INFORMATION
95 Church Street
P.O. Box 295
Bonavista, Newfoundland A0C 1B0
Tel: 709-468-7747
Fax: 709-468-2495
[email protected]
TOWN OFFICE HOURS
Monday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
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