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Residents are encouraged to verify applicable requirements, prepare all necessary documentation and plans in accordance with the processing timelines established by the Town.
To preserve peace and quiet within the community, exterior work generating noise is prohibited during the following periods under By law 795:
The Town provides access to regulations governing sanitation, nuisances, zoning, subdivision, construction, demolition, tariffs and minor variances.
Residents are encouraged to consult the applicable by laws prior to initiating any project.
Property owners are responsible for obtaining required authorizations.
If an application is submitted by a third party, written authorization from the property owner must be provided.
When all required documents are submitted, the Town aims to process:
The Town also aims to conduct weekly inspections during critical construction phases involving excavation, concrete foundations and stabilization piles.
New construction, extensions, accessory buildings, foundations and swimming pool projects must include a site plan as part of the application.
Reference is made to By-law 1004, sections 53 and 54, which outlines the applicable requirements.
Demolition includes total destruction or substantial modification of a building. Substantial modification is defined according to thresholds involving wall removal and loss of building volume as outlined in By law 1009, section 1.2.4.
Detailed procedures remain outlined on the Permits and Certificates page and the Demolition section.
The former Demolition Committee of the Town of Hampstead has been abolished, and its responsibilities are now exercised by Municipal Council.
A minor exemption request begins with a written submission to the Urban Planning Department explaining the justification and hardship involved.
The application must include two sets of plans and payment of non-refundable fees covering the review and public notice process.
If the applicant is not the property owner, written authorization must be provided.
Following public review, Council renders a decision.
The applicant receives a copy of the municipal resolution from the Town Clerk. If approved, the applicant may proceed by submitting final plans as required.
A specific form must be completed to request copies of architectural plans.
An electronic invoice of $150 is issued and must be paid prior to the release of the documents.
Owner authorization is required if the request is submitted by someone other than the property owner.
To initiate a condominium conversion procedure, residents are encouraged to consult By-law 713.
The Town advises that its teams maintain a proactive field presence to mitigate the risk of stormwater network surcharging and localized flooding.
Residents must ensure compliance with applicable plumbing code requirements.
All residential pools, regardless of their installation date, must comply with current provincial safety standards designed to prevent accidental drownings. Property owners have until September 30, 2027 (new date), to complete any required modifications.
If your pool was installed several years ago, please ensure that it complies with current provincial safety standards and complete any required corrective measures before the compliance deadline.
Reference materials are available regarding:
