Building & Development

Building Inspector

Doug Vanhove
Phone:  204-522-6367

 Required Inspection Stages

• Permit applicants and/or contractors are responsible for contacting building inspector to have each stage inspected.
• 24 hour notice required for all inspections

1.  Footings Inspection: Pre-pour, all rebar and drainage
2.  Walls Inspection: Pre-pour, all rebar in place and tied
3.  Slab Piles Grade Beams: Pre-pour, all bar, pipe, plumbing to be in place
4.  Backfill Inspection: Adequate bracing in place, all weatherproofing/drainage in place
5.  Framing Inspection:All framing complete, truss/floor bracing installed, floors walls, roof sheeted. Any engineered plan to be available (truss, floor, etc.)
6.  Insulation and V.B.: Prior to covering, all penetrations sealed including doors, Windows, electrical, plumbing and rim joist
7.  Final Inspection: Prior to occupancy, all work complete

Building & Demolition Permits

For building and demolition permit application forms, please visit Files & Downloads

• Building & Development Permit Application 
• Fence Permit Application
• Demolition & Removal Permit

Applying for a building permit

A building permit is required PRIOR to beginning a construction project: new builds, additions, alterations, renovations, relocations and repairs or rehabilitation of a building or structure. Some minor repairs do not require a permit.

Building permits are required to begin construction of a building project. A building permit is required in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. It does so by providing the means for the Municipality of Boissevain-Morton to ensure the necessary officials review the project design and to inspect the construction for minimum standards as required by the building code and by-laws.

• A building permit application may take up to 4-6 weeks to process.
• Applicants are encouraged to obtain a survey (at applicant’s expense).
• Site Plan: A site plan showing the following information is required:
  • the shape and dimensions of the site to be used or built upon
  • the location and dimensions of existing buildings and structures
  • the locations and dimensions of the proposed building, structure or addition (including separation distanes from the site boundaries)
  • the use or uses of existing and proposed buildings on the site, and
  • vehicular access and utility connections that may be required to service the building
• Building Plans: In accordance with Manitoba Building Code, building plans are required for all non-agricultural buildings, including houses, private garages, commercial and industrial buildings, institutional buildings and accessory buildings over 100 sq ft in floor area.
• Ensure your application is completed in full. Applications lacking the required information may result in your application being delayed.
• Permit is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of its issuance provided it is acted upon during that same 12 month period. If the permit has not been acted on within the 12 months from the date of issuance, the applicant will be required to reapply for new permits.
• Return completed application forms to:
  Municipality of Boissevain-Morton
  420 South Railway Street, Box 490, Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0
• email to info@boissevain.ca

Phone number: 204-534-2433
Fax number: 204-534-3710
Email address: info@boissevain.ca

Zoning By-Law

The zoning by-law regulates how land and buildings can be used and developed. It divides the community into various zones – residential, commercial, industrial, etc, and sets specific rules for each zone. These rules can include what types of buildings are allowed, how tall they can be, how far they must be set back from property lines, and other standards like parking, fencing, and signage.

A municipal zoning by-law is a legal documented adopted by a municipality and used as a key planning document to regulate land use and development within the boundaries of the municipality. A zoning by-law typically includes provisions regarding land use zones (zoning districts), permitted and conditional uses, development standards (regarding setback requirements, lots sizes, etc.) , and special provisions (regulations for accessory buildings, home-based businesses, fencing, signage, etc).

A zoning by-law ensures orderly development and compatible land uses as well as assisting with long-term planning for municipal infrastructure, environmental impacts, and future development of the community. It protects public interest and ensures that development is compatible and sustainable for the community.

A zoning by-law works hand-in-hand with a municipality’s development plan and is enforced through development permits and inspections.

Development Plan

A development plan guides future development within a municipality’s boundaries, establishing a vision for its growth and ensuring it is sustainable and orderly.It provides a framework for land use, transportation, services, and environmental considerations, impacting everything from residential areas to industrial zones.