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Painting

No building or development permits are required for painting.

Parks in Camrose

Please see the Parks Section page.

Parades and Demonstrations

Anyone wishing to hold a parade, walkathon, match, run or the like that might affect traffic should obtain an Extraordinary Use of Streets permit, available from:

Engineering Services
City Hall (downstairs)
5204 50 Avenue
Camrose, AB
T4V 0S8
Phone: (780) 672-4428
Fax: (780) 672-2469

Permit Fees

FEES AND CHARGES
BUILDING INSPECTION
(Effective January 1, 2008)

NO G.S.T. CHARGED ON FEES OR CHARGES

TRAVEL CHARGES ON RURAL PERMITS MAY APPLY

Building Inspection
Electrical Inspection
Plumbing, Gas, Heating and Rural Sewage Inspections

Alberta Municipal Affairs Safety Services - Check out this site for information concerning the Safety Codes Act and any of the codes and standards governed by the Act.

Building Permits  
Single Family (With or without attached or
detached garage. Square footage to include all
levels excluding basements and garages.)
Up to 650 sq. ft. $350.00
650 to 1100 sq. ft. $550.00
1101 to 1600 sq. ft. $650.00
1601 to 2500 sq. ft. $750.00
Over 2500 sq. ft. $850.00
Semi Detached (Duplex, Fourplex, Rowhousing) $425.00 per unit
Basement Development

$65.00 Building
$45.00 Electrical
$35.00 Plumbing
Modular and Relocated Homes 50% of fee for new homes + fee for garage if applicable.
Mobile Home $100.00
Detached Garage & Accessory Buildings

Up to 300 sq. ft. $30.00 (electrical not included)
Up to 700 sq. ft. $75.00 (electrical included)
700 to 2000 sq. ft. $150.00 (electrical not included)
Over 2000 sq. ft. $250.00 (electrical not included)

All Other Building Permits (First 2 Million) - $5.75 per $1,000.00 of Construction Value
(After 2 Million) - $5.25 per $1,000.00 of Construction Value
Minimum Permit Fee of $60.00

Gas Permit Residential
Gas Permit Commercial

$55.00 for the first outlet and $10.00 per outlet there after
$55.00 for the first outlet and $20.00 per outlet there after

Plumbing Permit $55.00 + $7.00 per fixture over 4
Rural Sewage (Dispostal Field, Treatment Mounds) $175.00 (Contractor Fee)
Holding Tank or Open Discharge $125.00 (Contractor Fee)
All Rural Sewage Homeowner Permits $250.00 (Homeowner Fee)
Private Sewage Compliance $75.00
$100.00 Rush Service (2 days)
Heating Permit Single Family: $55.00
Other: $55.00 per unit + $4.00 per 30 kw (100,000 BTU) over 45 kw (150,000 BTU) calculated on the total BTU of all units.
Electrical Permit

(Homeowner permits will not be issued for any service greater than 100 amp single phase.)

(Construction value for homeowner permits will be based on 2 times the cost of material)

(Installation cost to include all labour and materials, excludes process utilization equipment such as motors. Includes all switch gear, transformers and lighting fixtures.

Application for refunds will not be approved if a permit is cancelled by an Electrical Safety Codes Officer, was falsely obtained, or has expired.
Single Family: 1100 sq. ft. or less $120.00
1101 - 1600 sq. ft. $130.00
1601 - 2500 sq. ft. $150.00
Over 2500 sq. ft. $170.00
Semi-Detached: $75.00 per Unit
Connection of Manufactured Homes, Modular Homes, or RTM $75.00
Other $1000.00 or less $55.00
$1,001.00 - $2,000.00 $60.00
$2,001.00 - $3,000.00 $70.00
$3,001.00 - $4,000.00 $85.00
$4,001.00 - $5,000.00 $100.00
$5,001.00 - $6,000.00 $115.00
$6,001.00 - $7,000.00 $130.00
$7,001.00 - $8,000.00 $145.00
$8,001.00 - $9,000.00 $160.00
$9,001.00 - $10,000.00 $175.00
$10,001.00 - $12,000.00 $190.00
$12,001.00 - $14,000.00 $205.00
$14,001.00 - $16,000.00 $220.00
$16,001.00 - $18,000.00 $235.00
$18,001.00 - $20,000.00 $250.00
-$250 + 1% (0.01) to fee for every $1,000.00 of
installation cost over $20,000.00 to $200,000.00
-$2,050.00 + 1/2% (0.005) to fee for every $1,000.00
of installation cost over $200,000.00.
Annual Permit Fee (kVA Rating of Installation):
100 or less $127.50
101-2500 $127.50 + $12.75/100 kVA
2501-5000 $433.50 + $9.50/100 kVA
5001-10,000 $671.00 + $6.50/100 kVA
10,001-20,000 $996.00 + $1.00/100 kVA
Over 20,000 $1,096.00 + $1.00/100 kVA up to
maximum of $1,500.00.
Demolition Permit $30.00 (Residential Garage)
$75.00 (Residential)
$150.00 (Commercial)
Call Back or Additional Inspection $75.00/hr Minimum 1 hour charge
Refunds (All Permits) Half the full permit fee paid, LESS a $40.00 processing charge
3rd Party File Search (Preserved Wood Foundation Letter or Occupancy Inspection Report) $25.00

*NOTE: IF ANY WORK HAS BEEN STARTED BEFORE THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT, THE FEE MAY BE DOUBLED.

Safety Codes Council Levy Structure for all permits issued will be $4.00
minimum or 3.5% of permit cost, whichever is greater up to a maximum of $500.00.

Planning & Development

FEES AND CHARGES

Development Permits
Single Family Dwelling $100.00
Multi Family Dwellings * $200.00 plus $ 50.00/dwelling unit (to a maximum of $ 5,000.00)
Commercial, Industrial
Institutional *		 $200.00 Application fee plus $ 1.00/m2 (to a maximum of $ 5,000.00)
Note: If the lot is zoned institutional but the primary use is residential, the
Multi Family Dwelling fees will apply.

*Note: An administrative fee of $200.00 may be applied (at the discretion of the Development Officer) if work has commenced on a project prior to issuance of a development permit, or if an amendment is made to the application after formal submission.

Other Development Fees
Land Use Bylaw Amendment $800.00
Subdivision or Development Appeal Fee $200.00
Special Development Allowance Single Family Dwelling
Other		 $100.00
$200.00
Letters of Conformance Single Family Dwelling
Other Development
Rush Service (2 days)		 $75.00
$150.00
$50.00 surcharge
Fence Permit $10.00
Deck Permit $25.00
Sign Permit $50.00
Accessory Buildings $50.00
Additions to single family dwellings $50.00
File Search Single Family Dwelling
Other		 $50.00
$75.00
Subdivision Fees (includes Bareland Condominiums) Application Fee
    Plus Fee per lot created
Endorsement Fee

$200.00
$100.00 per lot, **
$100.00 per lot, **

** These fees do not apply to Municipal Reserve Lots (MRs) or Public Utility Lots (PULs)

Condominium Conversion Endorsement Fee of $40.00 per unit for each residential, commercial or industrial unit.  
Development Agreement $1000.00 (amendment to agreement $800.00)

* For discretionary uses, or Direct Control Districts a $65.00 Advertising Fee will be added to the applicable fee.

** An additional Administration and Inspection Fee may be charged at the Development Officer's discretion.

Engineering Services
Excavation Permit No charge
Extraordinary Use of Streets Permit $10.00

No G.S.T. charged on fees or charges

Permits - Fire

See Fire Permits

Photocopying

The engineering department has a large-scale photocopier capable of sizes up to 36 inches by 20 feet. Copying rates for 36"x24" are as follows (please note these prices do not include GST):

  • Bond paper - $10.00 each for the first 2 copies and $5.00 for additional copies
  • Mylar or vellum - $15.00 each for the first 2 copies and $5.00 for additional copies

Reduced rates are available for large orders.

Plumbing Fees

Please see our Permit Fee Schedule.

Plumbing Information

Please see the Plumbing Information for Residential Property Owners package for detailed isntallation information.  Plumbing installation information is also available on the Alberta Municipal Affairs website.

Plumbing Permits

A permit is required to install, renew, or change any plumbing equipment or plumbing system except for the replacement of a fixture, water heater, faucet, trap, or valve, if there is no change in the piping system.

A homeowner may obtain a permit to personally carry out work within a residential premises that is owned and occupied by that person.

See also Permit Fees

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

Building Inspection Department
City Hall (Downstairs)
5204 50 Avenue
Camrose, AB
T4V 0S8
Phone: (780) 672-4428
Fax: (780) 672-6316

Political Representatives

Local: Mayor and Councillors are on the City Council Page
Provincial: Verlyn Olson, MLA Constituency Office: (780) 672-0000
Federal: Kevin Sorenson, MP Constituency Office: (780) 608-4600 or 1-800-665-4358

Population

Please see the Statistics Page

Private Sewage Treatment System Fees

Please see our Permit Fee Schedule.

Private Sewage Treatment System Information

For tips on Private Sewage Systems check out the Private Sewage Treatment Systems Tips and Advisories on the Alberta Municipal Affairs website.

Privage Sewage Treatment Systems

The Alberta Standard of Practice 1999 identifies the objectives of Private Sewage Systems and sets out the minimum requirments for Health, Safety and Structural sufficiency for private sewage systems. Sewage contains chemical and biological constituents that can cause environmental and public health problems or nuisances if the waste is not safely treated and disposed. Of particular importance is the treatment and safe disposal of sewage to prevent the contamination of food or water and to prevent the incidence and transmission of disease.

A Private Sewage Disposal System (PSDS), permit may only be issued to a person who has a valid trade certificate as a plumber or a private sewage system installer or a land owner whom resides on the property.

All permit applications will be reviewed prior to issuance of the permit. The application shall show full design specification as noted on permit application and the accompanying drawing. The City of Camrose may require both soil-classification by an independent laboratory and percolation test reults prior to processing the permit application. The Alberta Privage Sewage Systems Standard of Practive 1999 hand book which is an excellent resource material is available online at www.municipalaffairs.gov.ab.ca/ss_handbook_index.htm.

Under no circumstances may the work be covered prior to permit issuance or inspection.

See also Permit Fees

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

Building Inspection Department
City Hall (Downstairs)
5204 50 Avenue
Camrose, AB
T4V 0S8
Phone: (780) 672-4428
Fax: (780) 672-6316

Property Taxes

Please see the Assessment page

Public Hearings

City Council holds public hearings regarding rezoning applications, discretionary use applications, proposed street and lane closures, municipal development plan amendments, and other specific public issues.

The public may make written or verbal presentations at a public hearing . The Mayor will invite those present in the public gallery to address Council on the subject matter and you will be welcome to come forward and offer your comments. Following your presentation, Council may ask you questions and you will be given an opportunity to respond. Once all persons have been heard, the Mayor will declare the "hearing closed" and City Council will then debate the matter and come to a decision or refer the matter to a Committee of Council or a subsequent Council meeting. If you wish to use audio-visuals during your presentation, the following equipment is available:

  • laptop computer
  • overhead projector and screen
  • TV / VCR
  • flip chart
  • marker board

Arrangements should be made through the Corporate and Protective Services office for use of such equipment prior to the meeting.

Purchasing

Please see the Public Works page

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