Charlottetown backlog has some developers waiting ‘months or more’ for building permits [Video]

Some developers say they are waiting too long for Charlottetown officials to approve building permits these days — though things have speeded up a bit in other parts of the province. 

The Charlottetown backlog is affecting commercial builds, apartment buildings and even single-family homes, says Sam Sanderson, the general manager of the Construction Association of Prince Edward Island.

“We’re hearing from a number of our members about the extended time it takes to get a building permit or an occupancy permit,” he said.

Some developers have been waiting months to get occupancy permits, Sanderson said.

“Like anybody and everybody today, people are understaffed — but we really need to find ways to expedite some of those processes,” he said. “Anytime you delay anything, it creates a backlog…

“Scheduling your sub trades and your workforce is more important than ever before, so any delay or, you know, change of plans certainly …