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What does ‘Building' mean?
"Building" means,
(a) a structure occupying an area greater than ten square metres consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a structural system serving the function thereof including all plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto,
(b) a structure occupying an area of ten square metres or less that contains plumbing, including the plumbing appurtenant thereto,
(c) plumbing not located in a structure,
(c.1) a sewage system; or
(d) structures designated in the building code;
Construct is defined as to do anything in the erection, installation or extension or material alteration or repair of a building and includes the installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere and "construction" has a corresponding meaning.
When do you need a permit:
The Township's Chief Building Official reviews and issues a variety of permits including:
- Building
- Plumbing
- Demolition
- Swimming pools
- Septic systems
- Woodstoves, Fireplaces, and Chimneys
A building permit is required for the construction and/or demolition of:
- a new building
- an addition
- a material alteration of any building or structure and includes most shipping containers
It is important to pre-consult with us before starting any building projects to ensure that any necessary permits are in place. This also ensures that what you are doing complies with any other municipal by-laws or approvals required by other agencies.
Public Notice - Building Permit Fees Changes
Schedule A to By-law 2021-06-XXX
Effective July 1, 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Building Permit Fees are scheduled to be reviewed on June 1st, 2021 and the By-law will be brought forward on June 15th, 2021.
Please contact Kurtis McGonegal by email or call 613-735-6291 prior to June 1st, 2021.
| Permit Types | 2020 Fee | Proposed 2021 Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base rate | $101.25 | Charged at application submission | |
| Residence - New, Additions or Extensive Renovations (plumbing permit included) | $0.23 | $0.27 | per square foot |
| $281.25 | $281.25 | minimum | |
| Residential - Accessory Buildings and decks | $0.18 | $0.27 | per square foot |
| $67.50 | $101.25 | minimum | |
| $0.02 | $0.03 | per square foot for plumbing permit if required | |
| Deck - (less than 400 sq. ft.) | $0.18 | $0.27 | per square foot |
| $101.25 | minimum | ||
| Solid Fuel Burning Appliance | $67.50 | $101.25 | |
| Commercial - New Construction, Additions or Extensive Renovations (plumbing permit included) | $0.34 | $0.51 | per square foot |
| $562.50 | $843.75 | minimum | |
| Commercial - Accessory Buildings | $0.23 | $0.34 | per square foot |
| $281.25 | n/a | minimum | |
| Industrial - New Construction, Additions or Extensive Renovations (plumbing permit included) | $0.45 | $0.68 | per square foot |
| $675.00 | $1,012.50 | minimum | |
| Industrial - Accessory Buildings | $0.23 | $0.34 | per square foot |
| $337.50 | $506.25 | minimum | |
| Agricultural - New Construction, Additions or Extensive Renovations | $0.18 | $0.27 | per square foot |
| $281.25 | $421.88 | minimum | |
| Agricultural - Accessory Buildings | $0.11 | $0.17 | per square foot |
| $67.50 | $101.25 | minimum | |
| Pools | $0.23 | $0.34 | per square foot |
| $67.50 | $101.25 | minimum | |
| Demolition Permits | $67.50 | $101.25 | minimum |
| Transmitter Tower - 30 feet and under | $281.25 | $300.00 | |
| Transmitter Tower - over 30 feet | $281.25 | $300.00 | |
| Change in use permits | $281.25 | $300.00 |
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| Deferral of Revocation of Permits | $67.50 | $101.25 | |
| Conditional Permit | $281.25 | $400.00 | |
| Authorization of Equivalents | $168.75 | $250.00 | |
| Incomplete Application | $112.50 | $101.25 | |
| Refunds – Withdrawal of application or abandoned application | 90% | 90% | no review |
| 75% | 75% | plans reviewed | |
| No refund | No refund | Revoked permits |
| Sewer/Septic Permit Types | 2020 Fee | Proposed 2021 Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2 systems (grey-water) | $225.00 | $250.00 | |
| Class 3 systems (cesspool) | $225.00 | $250.00 | |
| Class 4 (leaching bed, filter bed) | $281.25 | $300.00 | |
| Class 5 (holding tank) | $168.75 | $200.00 | per year |
| Investigations | $67.50 | $101.25 | per hour |
| Inspections and Comments relating to Sewage Systems | 2020 Fee | Proposed 2021 Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| For consents | $225.00 | $300.00 | for each new lot |
| Minor variance | $56.25 | $84.38 | |
| Plan of Subdivision | $112.50 | $150.00 | for each lot or block shown on proposed plan |
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