Urban Planning
Welcome to our section dedicated to urban planning.
Here, you’ll find useful information to help guide you through your development or construction projects. Our team is available to provide any support you may need. Please feel free to contact us at any time!
Communities
Haut-Madawaska
Municipal By-laws
- Municipal Plan
- Zoning By-law
- Subdivision By-law
- Building By-law
Provincial By-laws
- Community Planning Law
- Prerequisites for a building permit or a development and building permit
- Provincial Building Regulation
- Provincial Subdivision Regulation
- Provincial Setback Regulation
- Public Disclosure of Interest Regulation
- Building Administration Act
- General
- Barrier-Free Design Building Code
Saint-Quentin
Municipal By-laws
- Municipal Plan
- Zoning By-law
- Subdivision By-law
- Building By-law
Provincial By-laws
- Community Planning Law
- Prerequisites for a building permit or a development and building permit
- Provincial Building Regulation
- Provincial Subdivision Regulation
- Provincial Setback Regulation
- Public Disclosure of Interest Regulation
- Building Administration Act
- General
- Barrier-Free Design Building Code
Vallée-des-Rivières
Municipal By-laws
- Municipal Plan
- Zoning By-law
- Subdivision By-law
- Building By-law
Provincial By-laws
- Community Planning Law
- Prerequisites for a building permit or a development and building permit
- Provincial Building Regulation
- Provincial Subdivision Regulation
- Provincial Setback Regulation
- Public Disclosure of Interest Regulation
- Building Administration Act
- General
- Barrier-Free Design Building Code
Northwest Rural District
Municipal By-laws
- Municipal Plan
- Zoning By-law
- Subdivision By-law
- Building By-law
Provincial By-laws
- Community Planning Law
- Prerequisites for a building permit or a development and building permit
- Provincial Building Regulation
- Provincial Subdivision Regulation
- Provincial Setback Regulation
- Public Disclosure of Interest Regulation
- Building Administration Act
- General
- Barrier-Free Design Building Code
Information Sheets
Permit Application
To apply for a permit, you have three options:
- Permit application by phone at 506-735-2126.
- In-person applications at 36 Court Street, Office 102, Edmundston, or at the Saint-Quentin municipal office.
- Online permit application.
Fees – Permits and Services
The NWRSC issues various types of permits in addition to those required by other agencies operating in the territory. These permits do not exempt property owners or contractors from obtaining any other necessary permits from other authorities (such as the Departments of Health, Transportation, Environment, etc.). Fees for different NWRSC services may vary depending on the municipality or rural district.
Before starting a project, contact the NWRSC to verify whether a permit is required or if an exemption applies, as outlined in the current by-law or regulation.
Fees also apply to other types of developments, such as:
- Establish a new use (new dwelling, new business, etc.)
- Install a prefabricated shed
- Install a sign
- Develop a parking lot
- Replace a roof (other than single-family or two-family residential)
These rules may also vary depending on the municipality.
Planning
A development project can take many forms, ranging from the installation of a swimming pool or a residential development to the creation of a commercial complex. The Urban Planning Team will guide your project by outlining the necessary steps. Every project is achievable, but the procedures vary depending on its scope. The team will help prevent potential issues and provide insight into the long-term impacts of the project’s implementation.
Steps for Planning a Development Project
- Define a project (scope, nature, budget, potential location, needs, etc.)
- Meet with the urban planning team
- Compare needs with available resources
- Adjust the project
- Execute the project
The involvement of the team throughout the development process helps prevent unexpected issues, assess the consequences, and—most importantly—determine how to address them.
Inspection
The building inspector ensures compliance with the National Building Code standards. Inspections are conducted to identify, before it’s too late, any potential oversights in construction. Construction issues can arise long after the building is completed, significantly reducing its resale value or increasing restoration costs.
Steps for planning a construction project
- Develop the construction project
- Establish a budget and construction schedule
- Meet with the inspector to explain the intentions, detailing the elements of the project
- Obtain a building permit
- Carry out the construction
- Maintain contact with the inspector to ensure each stage of construction is properly completed
The knowledge of the building inspector can be valuable throughout the planning and execution of your project. They can anticipate potential cost overruns and guide you toward more efficient or practical solutions.
Subdivision
In your subdivision project, the planning officer is just as essential as the surveyor, whether it involves a land division, a merger, an annexation, or a simple creation. They will ensure compliance with the various governmental agency regulations to make certain that your project is feasible and conforms to the applicable laws and regulations.
Subdivision Planning Steps
- Define a specific project
- Contact a surveyor to carry out the necessary land survey to complete the application
- Contact the planning officer with the corresponding plans to review the application
- Officialize the application with the relevant authorities
- Register the written and cartographic documents with the clerk’s office
The planning officer can, at any time during the process, provide guidance to the owner or their representative in order to offer advice.
Members of the RPC
Comity Roles
The committee serves a quasi-judicial and advisory role on behalf of the communities. This role is crucial for the ongoing administration and review of land-use plans (municipal and rural) and zoning bylaws. Decisions made by the committee can have significant impacts on the shape and character of development within a community. It is important to carefully consider the committee’s role and operations regarding its composition and ongoing work. Its functions are specified in various provisions of the Planning Act.
Members of the RPC
The members of the Planning Review Committee are:
- Carole Chiasson
- Charles Bouchard, Chair
- Roger Dupéré, Vice-Chair
- Stéphanie Lebel Landry
- Josée Levesque
- Paul Roy
- Daniel Dubé
- Scott Philippe
General Informations
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Our Team
Catherine Dufour, MICU, UPC
Director of Planning
Courriel
Julien Bouchard, PTech, OCCBNB
Director of Operations
Courriel
Nathalie Roy
Adminitrative Assistant
Courriel
Alaa Maaref, ACSG
Geomatics Coordinator
Courriel
Clémence Mercille
Sustainable Development Coordinator
Courriel
Valérie Pronovost
Sustainable Development Project Agent
Guillaume Thériault
Planning Officer
Courriel
Danick Lagacé, PTech
Building Inspector
Courriel
Marven Ouellette, PTech, OCCBNB
Building Inspector
Courriel
Michel Canuel
Planning Officer
Courriel