Planning Division
The Restigouche Regional Service Commission – Planning Division provides land use planning services to all municipalities and local service districts within the Commission’s territory. This function includes the development of rural plans, the administration and enforcement of the plans, the issuance of building permits, conducting building inspections, and the approval of subdivisions, etc. The Commission encourages local service districts to develop common integrated plans where possible and appropriate.
HOW TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
1. The applicant will meet with a Restigouche RSC Planning Division representative in order to complete a building permit application. The information requested will include the applicant’s name and address, the location of the project, expected start and completion dates, the estimated value of the proposed works and other basic project information. (Proof of ownership or a letter of consent from the owner may be requested).
Along with the application, the building inspector will request all plans, details and specifications required to ensure that the proposal meets all requirements of the National Building Code.
2. All new construction will have a requirement in regards to an approved sewage disposal system. Where the building lot is serviced by a sewer system for public use, the applicant will be required to supply a copy of the proof of payment received from the sewer system owner. Where the building lot is not serviced by a sewer system for public use, a copy of approval from the Department of Public Safety will be required. This includes buildings for overnight accommodation (camps or cottages).
Public Sewer System :
Campbellton Regional Community 76 Water Street, Campbellton (506) 789-2700
Town of Heron Bay 111 Hall Street, Dalhousie (506) 684-7600
Village of Bois-Joli 20 Savoie Street, Eel River Dundee (506) 826-6080
Kedgwick Rural Community 114 Notre-Dame Street, Kedgwick (506) 284-2460
Val d'Amour (506) 753-6516
Lots not serviced by a public sewer system
Department of Public Safety applications can be obtained at any of the 37 Service New Brunswick offices located throughout the province. The forms will have to be filled out completely and any fees paid before the application can be processed. We would recommend filling in the application with the person who will be responsible for installing the sewer system, as some of the information may be technical in nature.
All construction on lots in rural areas, within 30m (100ft) from a D.O.T, maintained roadway or requiring a new access will be subject to an approval from the Department of Transportation (certificate of set-back), There is no cost for this permit. The applicant will be asked to visit their local District Transportation office to complete an application,
Restigouche East & Center (Up to Menneval) (506) 789-2060
Restigouche West (Menneval to Kedgwick) (506) 789-2060
Other permits or approvals, which may be required, include the following:
Office of the Fire Marshal (Kedgwick area) (506) 479-2379
Office of the Fire Marshal (Restigouche East & Centre) (506) 544-5098
Office of the Fire Marshal (Fredericton) (506) 453-2004
Dept. of Environment (Bathurst) (506) 547-2092
Inspection Services - Electrical - (506) 790-4975
Inspection Services - Plumbing - (506) 549-9796 / (506) 736-9850
QUESTIONS?
Four officers have been assigned to serve the population of the Restigouche RSC to help in the planning their building and development projects:
Abdelkader Mohamed Belfekroun – the Rural Community of Kedgwick, He also provides service for the population in the rural areas of Upsalquitch, Robinsonville, Saint Jean Baptiste, Menneval. Abdelkader@commissionrestigouche.ca 506-789-2589
Gabriel Thibault – Town of Heron Bay, Village Bois-Joli. He also serves the rural areas of Point La Nim, Chaleur and Lorne. gabriel@commissionrestigouche.ca 506 789-2599
Kennedy Aube – Campbellton Regional Community and the rural areas of Glencoe and McLeods. kennedy@commissionrestigouche.ca 506 789-2595.
Jason Bernatchez - our Director of Planning Services oversees the 3 officers and is responsible for the multi-residential, commercial and industrial developments Jason@commissionrestigouche.ca 506 789-2598
All municipalities and rural Communities obtain their local planning services from the Commission.Guide to the Building Permit Process
A building permit is required before undertaking or continuing the building, locating or relocating, demolishing, altering or replacing of a building or structure. Changing the use of a building or land may also require a permit.
The building permit’s primary role is to protect the property owner, adjacent properties and the community by assuring that the development is in conformity with Regulations, By-laws, and the National Building Code.Building Permit Applications
Applications should be completed one-week minimum before starling any work. More time will be needed if a re-zoning or a variance is required. Legal documents may be required in order to prove the ownership of the land.
Plans, Specifications and Calculations
Sufficient information shall be provided to show that the proposed work will conform to the National Building Code and whether or not it may affect adjacent property. Plans must be drawn to scale with sufficient details to establish the nature and extent of the work and proposed building occupancy.
Once completed, the work and the proposed occupancy must conform to the NBC.
An up-to-date survey plan may be required in order to prove compliance with the NBC.
For more Information, contact the Restigouche Regional Service Commission Planning Division at (506) 789-2595.
Engineering plans may be required. i.e. If a building falls into:
Group A (Assembly Occupations),
Group B (Institutional)
Group F, Division 1 (High Hazard)
Or buildings with an area greater than 600 square meters (6458 square feet)
For any new construction, the owner of the development named in the building permit or the person in charge of carrying out the development shall give to the building inspector:
1. At least 48h notice of his or her intention to start the work authorized by the development and building Permit,
2. At least 24h notice prior to any backfilling of the foundation,
3. A notice when the roof trusses are completely installed,
4. At least 24h notice prior interior finish,
5. Notice of the completion of the work described in the development and building permit.
The building inspector may require that tests of materials, devices, construction methods, structural assemblies or foundation conditions be made in order to meet the requirements of the NBC.