Here are the procedures to follow when applying for a minor exemption: 

• Requests must be send by email at avis@chelsea.ca, mailed or dropped off at the reception desk;
• Please include all the relevant documentation in PDF form (11X17 maximum size for construction plan) for a digital application. Incomplete applications will be rejected;
• The application fees are required to be paid by cheque or debit card. If you wish to pay the fee when our offices are closed, you may deposit a cheque in the designated drop box, located just left of townhall’s main entrance, on the side of the main parking lot. The payment must be made to the Municipality of Chelsea. 
• No application will be processed before its payment has been received;
• You will reiceve the resolution approved by Council and all related documentation by email;
• The processing time remains unchanged.

Please note that we do not receive application over the phone.

For requests made after completion of work

In the case of an existing situation found derogatory to a by-law provision, fees are set at $720 for the building, structure or developed area subject of the application. For each addition application for a minor exemption applicable to another by-law provision made with the one listed above, fees are set at $360.

For requests made before commencing work

In the case of an application for a minor exemption to a by-law provision, the fee is set at $515 for the building, structure or area to develop subject of the application. For each additional application for a minor exemption applicable to another by-law provision made with the one listed above, fees are set at $260.

Methods of payment

Fees can be paid at the Municipality's Town Hall using the following payment methods:

• Debit card
• Cash
• Cheque payable to the Municipality of Chelsea

Filing of application - The request must be made at least 10 days before the meeting of the Planning and Sustainable Development Advisory Committee (PSDAC)

Pre-analysis - Based upon its nature and complexity, the file may require to be reviewed by other departments/committees beforehand or need additional information to complete the analysis. expect additional lead-time if this is the case

Submission to the PSDAC - The file is assessed by PSDAC members who will issue a recommendation to Council

Decision of the Municipal Council - A resolution is prepared and submitted to Council for a final decision