Types of Permits

Building Permit

A building permit is an official document that allows construction to begin on a project. Whether it is constructing a new building or renovating an existing one, a building permit ensures that the project adheres to local regulations and safety standards. Once approved, work can commence, and the Building Inspector may visit the site to verify compliance with codes.

Development Permit

A development permit is a land use permit which must be approved prior to the development of land. It provides permission for a specific type of development to take place on a site, such as the construction of a new house or the change of use of a commercial space from a retail use to a restaurant.​

Move-In Permit

All manufactured homes (mobile or modular, NOT RTMs) produced in Canada are required to carry a Canadian Standards Association Certification; either CSA Z240 for mobile homes, or CSA A277 for modular homes.

Manufactured homes within the town of Minnedosa and RM of Minto-Odanah must bear a valid CSA certification decal in order to be approved for use as a dwelling unit. The decal can be found affixed to the cladding just to the left of the main entrance or near the home’s electrical panel. When making non-structural changes to the exterior of a manufactured home, do not remove or deface the CSA decal.

Demolition Permit & Asbestos Waiver

A demolition permit is a legal document that provides you with the right to demolish a structure and to have it removed from the assessment roll. You need a demolition permit to remove a commercial, institutional, accessory, or residential building.

You do not need a demolition permit if you are removing an accessory structure less than 10m² (108ft²)

The removal and disposal of asbestos materials must be performed by a trained and experienced asbestos abatement contractor prior to demolition in accordance with the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health. The registered owner of property and their contractor are required to immediately contact Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Division if any hazardous materials are found on the site during demolition. Failure to comply with the requirements may be prosecuted by the Province of Manitoba pursuant to this legislation.

Occupancy Permit

An occupancy permit, also known as a certificate of occupancy, is a legal document issued by certifying a building’s compliance with applicable building codes and other laws and indicating it to be in a condition suitable for occupancy. It shows that a building has been inspected and deemed safe to occupy.

Conditional Use – General

A conditional use is a land use that may not be compatible with the zoning by-law but may be allowed if certain conditions are met. A conditional use application is a zoning exception that allows the property owner to use the land in a non-conforming or unique way. Conditional uses are designed to introduce flexibility into the zoning by-law and to mitigate or eliminate the detrimental impacts of the land use.

Conditional Use – Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO)

The Planning Act sets out the process for handling an application to approve a Conditional Use for a livestock operation involving three hundred or more animal units. The Council having jurisdiction may consider it appropriate to impose conditions on the proposed use to ensure that it will be acceptable at the proposed location.

Before a Municipal Council considers a Conditional Use application for a new or expanding large livestock operation (300 or more animal units), the livestock producer is required to complete a Site Assessment Form with the Province of Manitoba and follow a process outlined in the Technical Review Committee (TRC) Regulation under The Planning Act. The completed Site Assessment Form is reviewed by the Municipal Council, Provincial departments, and the public. No sooner than 30 days after receiving the Technical Review Committee report, Council will hold a Conditional Use hearing open to the public.

Regardless of the conditional use threshold, livestock operations must meet all environmental safeguards and provincial regulatory requirements.

For more information on the Livestock Technical Review process, visit the Province of Manitoba website.

Conditional Use – Aggregate Quarry

Aggregate pits/quarries require a Conditional Use within local zoning by-laws.

You will need to fill out the TCPD’s Conditional Use – Aggregate Quarry application for review, which will include a review by the municipal council for the Conditional Use application and by the Manitoba Department of Municipal Relations for a technical review.

The technical review must be completed before a hearing on the Conditional Use can be held with Council. These are usually about 60 days. If Council approves the Conditional Use, then you will need to apply for a Development Permit.

While you apply for the Development Permit, you will also want to apply for a Quarry Permit from the Manitoba Mines Branch. This is an annual permit that requires re-submitting every year and at the end of each year submission of a report outlining how much aggregate was taken off the property along with royalty dues.

Note: All conditional use applications require a public hearing and decision from the local council.

Variation Order

A Variation Order (or variance) is a legal authorization allowing a property owner to deviate from specific zoning requirements such as building height, building/site area or minimum required setbacks due to unique property conditions. It offers relief on a case-by-case basis when strict adherence to the zoning by-law causes hardship.