Municipal Powers and Authorities

In advising private and public sector clients in regard to approval processes, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the extent of and limitations on the powers exercised by municipal authorities.  Over the years, the partners in Wood Bull have been retained by municipalities and private sector entities to act on their behalf in regard to a wide range of municipal powers and municipal governance issues, including:

• building permit problem-solving and adjudications (see Building Permits)
• municipal by-law prosecutions
• property standard appeals
• sign by-law requirements and variances
• municipal authority to contract
• municipal elections matters