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Always verify with the Building Department before starting a project. Failure to obtain a permit may result in fines or legal actions against all party involved in the project.
See below examples of construction, modifications or alterations that requires building permits:
- Construction of a new dwelling or addition to a building including creating a new dwelling unit (accessory apartments) within the same building.
- Any new residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial or institutional construction of buildings.
- Building any accessory structures, including but not limited to:
- Detached garage, shed, greenhouse, pool house, that is bigger than 161 square feet (15 square meters)
- Any deck, covered porch, balcony, veranda, terrace, sunroom, awning and pergola that directly serves the building.
- Structural alterations/modifications to any over the structures on the property, including widening of windows and doors frames, removal of a load-bearing wall or modification to the roof structure. (Replacement of shingles is excluded)
- Installation of a wood stove, solid fuel burning appliance/and chimney, outdoor boilers.
- Change of use of the existing building (e.g.: residential to commercial)
- Construction of a retaining wall more than 1 meter high
- Installation or modification to the plumbing system
- Installation of solar panels on a building or on a stand
- Excavation for modifications and repairs to the foundation or French drain, including construction of a new foundation for a building.
- Construction or installation of any pool (inground/above ground),spa, hot tubs. See pool permit section below.
- Transformation of a garage into a dwelling or living quarters.
- Renovation to the building including finishing a basement, or alteration of room size.
- Construction or alteration of a farm building, coverall shelter, silo and lagoon.
- Demolition of all or part of a building.
- Installation of water/sewer connections.
- Installation or alteration of a septic system (Contact the South Nation Conservation Authority to obtain specific).
Disclaimer
The information provided above is for general information purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the details may not cover all situations or specific requirements. Local circumstances, exceptions, and additional regulations may apply.For guidance on your particular project, please contact your municipality’s Building Department directly.
