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Building permits — Cochrane, Ontario: Building By-law No. 1210-2017

In the Town of Cochrane, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 1210-2017, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct or demolish a building, carry out plumbing, change use increasing hazard, construct/repair/renew/alter signage, and occupancy where required. Exemptions: Mining extraction structures, underground structures including fuel tanks, sheds less than 108 ft2, and home occupation/profession signage. Fees set in: User Fee By-law.

Building By-law No. 1210-2017 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construct or demolish a building, carry out plumbing, change use increasing hazard, construct/repair/renew/alter signage, and occupancy where required.	s. 5(1); Change of Use Permit; Occupancy Permit; Sign Pennit
exemptions	Mining extraction structures, underground structures including fuel tanks, sheds less than 108 ft2, and home occupation/profession signage.	Exceptions to the above requirement; Signage relating to home occupations
fees location	User Fee By-law	fees established in the User Fee By-law
authority	Chief Building Official and Inspectors	The Chief Building Official and Inspectors

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Town of Cochrane's Building By-law (repeals and replaces By-law 111-2001); requires permits for construction/demolition/change of use/plumbing/signs, sets classes of permits, appoints Chief Building Official and inspectors, and governs inspections and orders under the Building Code Act, 1992.