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For new construction: a Residential Heating System Permit is included within the Building Permit Fee and paid for within the Building Permit Application.

All high efficient furnace installations will require a permit.

A Heating Permit may only be issued for a forced air, or Hydronic Heating System alteration, appliance replacement, solid fuel appliance, or new heating system installation. A Gas Permit for any of the above may as well be required to alter, install or renew any portion of the gas piping. A heating permit cannot be issued to replace a commericial water heater, a gas permit is required.

Combination hydronic heating systems are approved under certain conditions.

A complete set of plans and specifications must be submitted for review before a Primary Hydronic Heating System permit is issued and construction begins so as an acceptable level of performance may be maintained for all installations.

Solid fuel appliances: All solid fuel appliances require a heating permit prior to commencement of work. An inspection must be done prior to closing of appliance and venting system.

For on-line, printable version of the heating permit, click on the heating permit link on the following page:

A brief history of the City of Camrose can be found on the History Page

Home Occupations means any occupation, trade, profession, or craft carried on by an occupant of a residential building as a use secondary to the residential use of the building, and which does not change the character thereof or have any exterior evidence of such secondary use other than a small name plate.

A home occupation may be permitted upon the completion of the City of Camrose application for home occupation license and payment of the prescribed fee.

A home occupation shall comply with the following general regulations:

1. no variation from the external appearance and residential character of land or buildings shall be permitted;
2. no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat, glare, electrical or radio disturbance or unusual hours of operation shall be produced by the home occupation;
3. the privacy and enjoyment of adjacent dwellings shall be preserved;
4. home occupation shall not adversely affect the amenities of the neighbourhood;
5. home occupation may not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the principal building (for child care, subject to Provincial Regulations); use of accessory buildings is permitted.
6. signage for a home occupation may not exceed 0.3 square metres and must be placed flat against the building (front and back);
7. each application to operate home occupations in an R1, R1L district require the approval of City Council;
8. the home occupation must not generate any pedestrian or vehicular traffic or parking in excess of that which is characteristic of the neighbourhood within which it is located;
9. maximum number of employees for the home occupation (on site) shall not exceed three (3) at any one time; one of which may be a non-resident;
10. parking for all employees shall be maintained on site and not more than one commercial vehicle with one accessory trailer (gross vehicle weight can not exceed 4500 kgs), used in conjunction with the home occupation, shall be parked or maintained on or about the site;
11. no visible outside storage related to the home occupation is permitted on or adjacent to the site;
12. must comply with all City By-laws including the City of Camrose Waste Water By-law;
13. licenses are valid from date of approval until December 31 of the current year unless sooner revoked or cancelled by the City; the applicant is responsible to re-apply for a renewal each year;
14. home occupation license applies only to address as stated on the application for home occupation license and does not constitute a building permit;
15. a home occupation license may be revoked at any time if, in the opinion of the Development Officer, the operator of a home occupation has violated any provisions of this By-law or the conditions of a license;

Information on St. Mary's Hospital is located in the Health Services Page

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