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Home | FAQ | Forms | Staff | Building Code| Building Fees|Development Charges | Service Area map||Links| News A building permit gives you the legal authorization to start construction of a building project in accordance with approved drawings and specifications. Building permits are issued by the Building Division and are reviewed for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, the applicable municipal Zoning By-Law and other applicable provincial and municipal regulations. Building permits are necessary to ensure that zoning requirements, fire and structural safety standards, and other building standards are met. In most cases, a customer applying for a permit will deal directly with the same Building Inspector who will oversee the permit from the initial application stage through to issuance. The one-on-one approach enables the staff to serve the public in the most efficient manner possible. The Building Division is also responsible for collecting applicable fees, such as Development Charges.
In general, a building permit is required to erect, install, extend, alter or repair a building. The following are examples of projects that require building permits:
The following are examples of projects that may not require a building permit:
If these lists do not include specifics of your project or you are not sure if a permit will be required, please review the details of the work with our Building Inspectors, prior to construction. NOTE: Although a building permit may not be required, you MUST still comply with the requirements of the applicable municipal Zoning By-Law.
A building permit is required for the installation of a pool. The pool location, enclosure and equipment must conform to applicable municipal by-laws. Please be advised that each of the former municipalities may have unique requirements with respect to the permitted location of the swimming pool. Please contact the Building Division for specific information. For more details click here.
If you propose to demolish any residential structure occupying an area greater than 108 square feet (10 square metres) or part of such a structure, you will require a Building Permit. Please refer to our FORMS for application for demolition.
Accessory Building Permits A building permit is required for an accessory building attached to a structure, or if detached exceeding 10 sq. m. (108 sq. ft.) in size. For more details on requirements for building your accessory structure building_accessory_structures Zoning requirements apply at all times.
Residential Wind Turbines
A building permit is required for a residential wind turbine and its supporting structure only if it has a rated output of more than 3 kilowatts (Ontario Building Code Division B, 1.3.1.1(g). For more information please see our attached brochure regarding reswindturbines2009.
Mobile or Modular Homes
A building permit is required to move in a modular home. click here to read the requirements for a permit for this type of structure. Deck & Patio Building Permits A building permit is required for a deck or patio regardless of size if it serves and entrance or exit. A building permit is required for a deck/patio if attached to a structure, or if detached, exceeds 10 sq. m. (108 sq. ft.) in size. For more details on requirements for building your deck/patio decks2009 Zoning requirements apply at all times. Septic System Permits A building permit is required to install a new septic system, repair or replace any part of the septic system. Please refer to our FORMS for more information on applying for a septic system permit. |