Demolition Permit
Demolition/Removal permits are required for the complete demolition and/or removal of any structure and are reviewed for compliance with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. These procedures aim to protect the public against personal injury or property damage and ensure completion of the demolition or removal and cleanup of the site. A Demolition/Removal Permit is not required to demolish part of a structure. Partial demolition will require a Building Permit.
All open plumbing and sewer lines must be capped in an approved manner, regardless of whether a demolition permit is required or not. A separate permit is not required for the capping of the sewer.
Plan Your Project
What You Should Know
- Information Bulletin 710 – Building Demolition/Removal
- Information Bulletin 580 – Potential Historical Resource Review
- Information Bulletin 581 – Designated Historical Resource Review
- Request for Building & Demolition/Removal Permit Extension, DS-117
- Your project may require a historic review to determine conformance with the historic resources regulations if your project is located:
- On a site with a designated historic resource
- Within a designated historic district
- On a site containing a structure of 45 years or more.
- Please review Information Bulletin 581 for additional information.
Fees
Apply for a Permit
Step 1
Review the User Guide – Apply for a Standalone Permit.
Step 2
Read the requirements for PDF file uploads.
Step 3
Prepare the following for your application submittal:
Step 5
You will be required to upload the completed documents from Step 3.