Question:
Where can I find out what it would cost to rezone a residential vacant stand to one with business rights? Does this process vary from province to province?

Answer:
You should visit your local town or city council.

It’s better to make an appointment with an official as doing this over the phone can be frustrating. You may have to wait a while to see someone, but at least you will get the correct answers.

Yes, different councils can have different regulations and approval will be dependent on the bylaws for that area. This is why it is essential to do your homework.

It can be a costly process and you don’t want to get halfway down the track and find that you can’t proceed.

Other useful people to see are local developers, architects or land surveyors. They will have a good working knowledge of the area and perhaps be able to give you contact numbers for the right people to chat to. In this business contacts are worth their weight in gold.