Building and Renovating

This permit is about land use and compliance with zoning rules, regulated under the City of Camrose’s Land Use Bylaw.

You typically need a development permit if your project includes:

• Building a new structure (e.g. accessory buildings over 10 m², garages, sheds)
• Adding an addition or secondary suite
• Changing land use or zoning (e.g. commercial to residential)
• Placing signs, fences, patios, decks, or making significant alterations visible to the public

The Land Use Bylaw helps you determine:

1. Your Land Use District from the zoning map
2. Whether your intended use is permitted or discretionary, and what site standards apply - setbacks, lot size, coverage, height, parking, landscaping, signage, etc.
3. What general development regulations apply
4. Requirements for parking, loading, landscaping, and signage

Find out more about Development Permits.

You must apply for a building permit if your project involves any of the following: construction, additions, alterations that change structure, demolition, or rebuilding after a fire.

Examples requiring a building permit:

• Constructing a new home or commercial building
• Adding an addition, finished basement, or enclosed deck
• Demolishing or reconstructing significant portions of a structure

What does not require a permit:

• Accessory buildings under 10 m² (about 106 ft²)
• Simple repainting or decorating
• Re-roofing (replacement of existing roofing)
• Ordinary maintenance or minor repairs that don't affect structural elements

Processing takes approximately 5 to 10 business days, depending on complexity.

Find out more about Building Permits.