Building Permits

1. Contact the Town's Building Department

Speak with a Building Official (Building Inspector) and discuss your proposal. This initial contact will determine if the project complies with the applicable zone regulations and any other applicable policies.

The initial contact will also provide resources and information necessary to make your project a success and avoid potential problems, which could cost time and money.

If the proposal is compliant, an application for a Building Permit and any other related information or contacts will be provided to you. The Building Inspector will then explain the necessary requirements and procedures to submit a Building Permit application.

2. Submit the Building Permit application and associated drawings

The Building Permit application must be fully completed by the Applicant and/or Property owner and the associated drawings will assist in confirming:

• who will perform the work;
• what work will occur;
• where the work will occur; and
• how the work will occur.

In addition to Building Staff consultation, please refer to By-law No. 80-2014, which outlines the documentation, information and drawings required for submission for the various types of Building Permits.

3. Building Code Review Process

The Building Official (Building Inspector) will review the construction plans to determine compliance with:

• the Ontario Building Code (OBC);
• the Town's By-laws;
• Provincial regulations; and
• other applicable public agencies.

If compliance with the OBC, the zone regulations and other applicable laws and regulations is determined, the application is approved and the Building Permit will be issued.

If compliance is not achieved, Building Staff will notify the applicant and/or owner via email or a letter outlining all deficiencies and requirements necessary to gain compliance.

Once all relevant information, documents, correspondence, etc., is re-submitted, the Building Inspector will re-review the information provided and determine compliance. If compliance is achieved, then the Building Permit is issued.

4. Obtaining the Building Permit

A Building Permit is a document which grants legal permission to start construction of a building project. The construction must proceed as noted on the approved Building Permit and plans.

Once the Building Permit and associated plans are approved and stamped, they are provided to the applicant and/or owner. An identical copy remains on file at Town Hall.

The Building Permit is required to be posted in a window or noticeably prominent place at the construction site. A copy of the stamped approved construction plans must also be kept on site. Any proposed changes must be brought to the attention of the Building Inspector immediately, as those changes may require the same level of review and approval as did the original application.

5. Schedule Required Inspections

The Building Inspector must inspect each construction phase to ensure the work conforms to the approved plans. A list of the required inspections is listed specific to each Building Permit.

The person responsible for the construction project must request each inspection via phone or email at least 24 to 48 hours in advance. When scheduling the required inspection, please provide the civic address and/or Building Permit number.

If a Building Inspector finds that some of the work does not conform to the approved plans, he or she will notify the applicant and/or owner verbally or in written form that the situation must be remedied. If the violation is serious, a stop work order may be posted until the problem is fixed. Another inspection may be required before work resumes.

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