Permit Info

Development Permits are required for large commercial projects and agricultural buildings.

Agricultural buildings that are less than 600m² require a development permit. A site plan showing the placement of the building and distances to the property lines is required for the permit application, as zoning is confirmed for the permit. No inspections will be conducted. 

Large commercial developments that require confirmation of siting, zoning, etc. prior to the application of a building permit will require  development permit which will include a review to confirm all zoning requirements will be met.

An Occupancy Permit is required to be issued for new or existing commercial buildings where there is/will be an assembly or gathering of people, which includes:

• any part of a building that will be used for the gathering of persons for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational or like purposes
• consumption of food or drink
• business that will be open to the public (ie. retail, professional office, etc.)
• Apartment buildings, Personal Care Homes, etc.
• change in occupants, even if the proposed use is the same/similar as the previous use

An Occupancy permit is required prior to being open to the public!  An inspection is completed by the Building Inspector who will ensure that items are building code compliant and meet fire safety.  If there are deficiencies noted, it is at the discretion of the building inspector to issue an Interim Occupancy Permit to allow the business/building to be open to the public.  The inspector will issue the Interim permit subject to all deficiencies being corrected by a certain date.  A full occupancy is required to operate on a long term basis. 

If a building requires a building permit (see below), the Occupancy permit will be issued upon the final inspection (providing there are no deficiencies).  There is no additional cost for the permit, as it is covered in the building permit fee.

If a new business will be operating in an existing building and no building permit is required, an Occupancy Permit application fee of $100 will be applicable.

Almost everything requires an approved permit prior to construction these days.  This is your protection to ensure that construction is within the Manitoba Building Code and your local Municipal Zoning and Building By-Laws. 
See our NEW ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION at the bottom of this section.

When is a building permit required?

• New construction of buildings, dwellings, structures and decks (includes replacement decks and/or replacement of stairs and railings).
• Additions to existing buildings, dwellings, structures and decks. 

• Structural repairs or alterations to existing construction.

• Permanent placement of new structures (includes mobile and modular homes).

• Temporary placement of any structure - i.e. large capacity public tents - click below "Temporary Tent" to see the criteria.
  
• Relocation of older homes and buildings.  Note that all the Municipalities in our District require you to enter into a Performance Bond/Agreement prior to the relocation of any structure.  Please contact our office for additional information on Performance Bonds/Agreements. 

• Demolition of structures. 

• New plumbing installation or alteration to existing plumbing.
• All Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Buildings: new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, and structural repairs.  Please note that an Occupancy Permit is required prior to the opening/occupancy of any commercial building to the public (see above "Occupancy Permit"). 
• Signs (free standing, permanent or affixed to a building).
• Permanent structures containing more than 24 inches (2 ft.) of water (ex: pools, hot tubs, ponds, etc.).
 However, any temporary structures that are capable of holding 24 inches or more of water are required to have a 5 foot fence surrounding the structure and self closing hardware on any gates.
  
      *** Even if a permit is not required (for example, fencing, patios) there are still restrictions under the Zoning By-Laws that need to be adhered to.  As such we encourage you to contact our office to confirm if a permit is required for your project as well as any pertinent information regarding By-Law restrictions.

What documentation is required when applying for a building permit?

• A completed building permit application.

• Blueprints/plans.

• The use and size of the building or structure.

• Surveyor's building location certificate, or staking certificate identifying corner pegs and and/or existing buildings.  A surveyors certificate is the only measure to ensure compliance to necessary setbacks.  

• Completed and approved Lot Grade Permit.  Applicable within the RM of Gimli and Town of Winnipeg Beach; please contact them directly to obtain a Lot Grade Permit.
 RM of Gimli Contact Info    Town of Wpg Beach Contact Info   
   

What do Building Plans and Construction Detail have to indicate?

• The complete foundation (dimensions and fully detailed) and sealed by an engineer.

• Building sections indicating all building materials.

• Floor plans (all levels).

• Elevations of the complete structure.

• Indicate joists on floor plans or provide separate joist layouts.

• Framed roof; rafter layout, ceiling and joist material.

• Certification for engineered truss and floor systems.

  
  

Drawings must:

• Show owners name and date.

• Be drawn to scale and the scale noted.

• Have clearly legible lettering and dimensions.

• For Additions, drawings shall show all existing and new construction.

• Be marked with the Architect's and/or Engineer's stamp, signed and dated if professional design is required (see below for stamp requirements).

   

As per the Manitoba Building Code, a stamp is required for ALL foundations, whether residential or commercial

 

NEW - Online Permit Applicant

The EIPD is pleased to offer Cloudpermit, on online building permit system!  Cloudpermit allows you to apply for and to see the status of your applications anywhere at any time.  You can start an application and finish it later and receive email updates on the status of your application.

You need to click here to get started:  Cloudpermit Application . 

You will need to "Create a New Account" found under "continue" arrow.  Provide your email address.  Cloudpermit will send you an email to complete the registration process.  Once registered you just need to login to the site to continue the process and/or when returning to view your application or checking your status, etc.  

 

We respectfully request that if you are attending our office to obtain a permit, please ensure you arrive no later than 4:00 p.m. to ensure enough time to complete the paperwork.  Your cooperation is appreciated!