Building Permits

Application for Development Permit(pdf) 

Town of Morris Building Permit Requirements

The purpose of a Permit:

The building permit process is designed to ensure that when any renovations, additions or construction of a building is undertaken, that;

• All requirements of the Town of Morris zoning bylaw are met
• The minimum requirements as per the Manitoba building Code, Plumbing Code and/or Fire Codes are met.
• These codes have been established to ensure that the safety of the occupant and the building will not be compromised

When a Permit is required:

For the demolition of a building or a renovation that:

• Affects any structural component of the building
• Is designed to change the occupancy of the building
• Any addition to a building
• For the construction of a building greater than 120 square feet
• The construction of any new or change to an existing plumbing system
• Enclosure of an existing deck or porch
• Basement development

NOTE: This list is not all inclusive. Contact the Building Inspector (204) 746-4032 for clarification prior to starting any project. A permit may not be required.

Information required when applying for a building permit:

The information required for issuing a building permit will vary depending on the project. All or some of the following items may be required:

• Name and address of the owner
• Legal address of the permit location
• Name and address of the constructor
• Property pins or a building location certificate
• A site plan complete with dimensions from property lines
• A complete foundation plan
• Wall cross section
• Floor plan with all dimensions
• Bedroom window dimensions
• Engineer and/or Architect designed plans
• NOTE: All trusses must be engineer designed and stamped

For more information contact Larry Chubey at (204) 746-4032 or email at:Larrychubey2020@gmail.com>

Peruse our Building Bylaw 07/10 for more detailed information. You may also fill out the Application for Development Permit and submit it to the Town office.

Application for Development Permit (pdf)

Building By-Law (pdf)