Building permits — Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario

Do I need a building permit? What does it cost?

In the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-Law 52-2023 - Building By-Law, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct, demolish, or cause construction/demolition of a building or swimming pool; occupancy, change of use, sewage system, conditional permits. Exemptions: Inflatable pools with maximum depth capacity of 1.2 metres or less; hot tubs with lockable covers. Fees set in: Municipality's in force Fees By-law.

By-Law 52-2023 - Building By-Law adopted bylaw
permit required for Construct, demolish, or cause construction/demolition of a building or swimming pool; occupancy, change of use, sewage system, conditional permits. s. 6.1; s. 4; s. 8.1
exemptions Inflatable pools with maximum depth capacity of 1.2 metres or less; hot tubs with lockable covers. s. 7.3.3
fees location Municipality's in force Fees By-law s. 13.1
authority Chief Building Official and Inspectors s. 3.1.8; s. 3.1.11
fine range Part I set fines $300–$1,000; Part III maximum $50,000/$100,000 persons, $500,000/$1,500,000 corporations; continuing up to $10,000/day. Schedule "E"; s. 22.2; s. 22.3
scout note

Township's Building Code Act, 1992 by-law: permits required for construction, demolition, occupancy, change of use, on-site sewage systems, conditional permits; sets required inspections, permit fees (Schedule A), and refunds.

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