Building Division

The Building Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code.  This includes the issuance of building permits, and inspection of all newly constructed buildings.

Building Permit Submissions:

To ensure the Development Services Department is providing the best customer service to the public the following must be completed in sequence.

Planning First & Pre-submission

1.   Contact the Planning Division to submit a Zoning Certificate application along with the required drawings in order to obtain a Zoning Certificate. The Planning Division will inform you of the requirements for approvals from engineered lot grading & applicable deposit, MTO, conservation authorities or other applicable law.

2. Obtain all required permit approvals from the above authorities.

Complete Permit Submission

3.     Submit a completed building permit application along with all required drawings, engineered details and all certificates and approvals from any outside authorities including a Zoning Certificate.

Note: Only applications with all required drawings, engineering and related approvals will be accepted. If you are missing information your application will be refused at the counter. By submitting a complete application it will allow for processing within Ministry timeframe. All permit fees shall be paid at permit submission. For additional questions, contact Planning or Building Division staff.

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• Fee Schedule
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• Compliance Letters
• Building Department Financial Report
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