The Mid-West Planning District (MWPD) is responsible to ensure that submitted plans conform to the Zoning By-Laws for that property.
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There are two types of Solar Installation Permits: Ground-Mounted and Roof-Mounted.
Applications for Solar Installations must include:
- Completed Development and Building Permit Application.
- Detailed Site Plan (for ground-mounted installations only).
- Each installation is site-specific. Information/specifications are required for the Solar Panels and associated equipment as well as the proposed Foundation or Roof-Mount:
One (1) easily-readable paper copy and one (1) legible PDF copy of plans that are 11” x 17” or smaller. For plans larger than 11” x 17”, two (2) paper copies or one (1) paper copy and one (1) PDF are required. A Manitoba Licensed Professional Engineer's signature and seal dated within one year of the complete application date is required on all specifications. - Roof-Mounted Solar Installations require a letter from a Manitoba Licensed Professional Engineer stating that the current truss system is sufficient to support the new installation, or indicating any alterations that must be made.
- Letter of Authorization is required if you are applying on behalf of the landowner.
- Status of Title(s) for all land subject to the application if the land has changed owners in the last 30 days. The Status of Title(s) cannot be more than 30 days old. Additionally, a letter from your lawyer may be required if the property is in the process of being transferred to your name.
- Total Project value (i.e., final project costs including all material and labour).
- Permit Fees in accordance with the MWPD’s Fee Structure By-Law prior to permit issuance;
- It is the responsibility of the applicant / owner to satisfy or adhere to any Development Agreement requirements that may pertain to the property. Some requirements may need to be fulfilled prior to the MWPD’s issuance of permits.
NOTE: After the installation is complete, in addition to scheduling and completing an inspection with the MWPD, solar installations require an sealed inspection report by a Manitoba Licensed Professional Engineer which is to be submitted to the MWPD.
Electrical Permits are obtained through Manitoba Hydro.
If the proposed development is located adjacent to a Provincial Road or Highway, an additional permit may be required from the Province (Manitoba Infrastructure) when applying for a permit from the MWPD.
Applications for Tower Installations must include:
- Completed Development and Building Permit Application.
- Detailed Site Plan.
- Each installation is site-specific:
One (1) easily-readable paper copy and one (1) legible PDF copy of plans that are 11” x 17” or smaller. For plans larger than 11” x 17”, two (2) paper copies or one (1) paper copy and one (1) PDF are required. A Manitoba Licensed Professional Engineer's signature and seal dated within one year of the complete application date is required on all specifications. - Letter of Authorization is required if you are applying on behalf of the landowner.
- Status of Title(s) for all land subject to the application if the land has changed owners in the last 30 days. The Status of Title(s) cannot be more than 30 days old. Additionally, a letter from your lawyer may be required if the property is in the process of being transferred to your name.
- Total Project value (i.e., final project costs including all material and labour).
- Permit Fees in accordance with the MWPD’s Fee Structure By-Law prior to permit issuance;
- It is the responsibility of the applicant / owner to satisfy or adhere to any Development Agreement requirements that may pertain to the property. Some requirements may need to be fulfilled prior to the MWPD’s issuance of permits.
NOTE: After the installation is complete, in addition to scheduling and completing an inspection with the MWPD, solar installations require an sealed inspection report by a Manitoba Licensed Professional Engineer which is to be submitted to the MWPD.
Electrical Permits are obtained through Manitoba Hydro. You may also need permits from TC (Transport Canada) and NAV Canada.
If the proposed development is located adjacent to a Provincial Road or Highway, an additional permit may be required from the Province (Manitoba Infrastructure) when applying for a permit from the MWPD.
INSPECTIONS & PENALTIES
Inspections
The Mid-West Planning District (MWPD) is to be notified before the foundation is poured/installed.
PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of 24 Hours Notice is required when booking inspections (weekend not included);
- If the work is not ready for inspection or you need to cancel, please contact the MWPD office as soon as possible;
- It is the responsibility of the APPLICANT to arrange for all inspections.
- The MWPD assumes no responsibility for inspections that were not scheduled.
- Inspections may be performed at random as determined by the Building Inspector.
Penalties
The following are subject to Penalty Fees in accordance with the MWPD’s Fee Structure By-Law:
- Any Structure that is commenced prior to the appropriate permits being obtained.
- Where the work is not ready for the time of the scheduled inspection.
- Where project deficiencies result in repeated inspections by the inspector.