Permits
You may need a permit to do certain activities around your home or business. Prior to starting a new construction project either inside or outside, you must first determine whether you require a building permit.
Building, construct and demolish are defined terms in the Building Code Act.
Before beginning the application process, you may find it helpful to review the Building Fees, Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw and Ontario Building Code.
Building permit |
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A building permit is required to construct, renovate or make a material alteration to a building. Some minor cosmetic alterations may be exempt from a permit. It is best to contact the Building department with any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements. Additional resources are listed below:
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Deck permit |
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A building permit is not necessary if it is not attached to the main structure and is less than 10 sq. m. in area (zone provisions must still be complied with). Any deck that is larger than 10 sq. m., and all decks regardless of size, that are attached to a building, and/or more than 20' above grade require a building permit. Additional resources are listed below: |
Demolition permit |
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A demolition permit is required to demolish, or partially demolish, a structure. A professional engineer must provide a general review of a project if the building is more than 600 square meters (6460 square feet), more than 3 storeys, contains pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members, if the demolition will affect the angle of repose of footings for neighbouring buildings, or if lasers or explosives are to be used. It is best to contact the Building department with any questions or for more information on your specific project's permit application requirements. Additional resources are listed below:
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Drinking Water Source Protection Restricted Land Use Screening Form |
Fences |
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A building permit is not required to build a fence, however it is recommended to contact the Building department if you have any questions. There are different specifications that may need to be met and a brief description is outlined within our additional resources. Additional resources are listed below: |
Occupancy permit |
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Commencing on January 1st, 2012 residential houses must meet more stringent completion requirements before occupancy of the house can be permitted. These new requirements found in Article 1.3.3.4. of Division C of the Ontario Building Code will culminate in the issuance of an Occupancy Permit. Builders of such houses will need to be diligent to ensure they can meet their scheduled closing dates. A house cannot be occupied without an Occupancy Permit being issued, and no Occupancy Permit will be issued unless all of the above requirements have been satisfied. |
Plumbing Application Form |
Sign permit |
Sewage System Permit |
Trailer permit |