Do I Need a Development Permit?

A Niagara Escarpment Development Permit is similar to a municipal building permit.  

The Niagara Escarpment Plan sets out the land use policies for the Escarpment. A Niagara Escarpment permit considers the impact of a development proposal on the Escarpment landscape and environment. The objective is to design and situate development in an environmentally compatible way. (Municipal building approvals and other permits may also be required.)

The NEC's Do I Need a Development Permit? booklet describes what types of development may or may not require a permit, and outlines the development permit process. NOTE: This document is for general purposes only. For more detailed information, please contact the Niagara Escarpment Commission.