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Building permits — Dryden, Ontario: Building By-law No. 3662-2009

In the City of Dryden, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 3662-2009, verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; plumbing is considered construction unless performed separately. Permit fees: Product of fee multiplier and gross floor area; otherwise $8.00 per $1,000.00 value; minimum $30.00 R1/R2, $100.00 other. Administered by: Chief Building Official.

Building By-law No. 3662-2009 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition and change of use of buildings; plumbing is considered construction unless performed separately.	§ 29-3.A-B
exemptions	Painting/decorating, replacement millwork/cabinets without plumbing, hot water heaters, oil/gas appliances, roof shingling (R1/R2), same-size doors/windows, residential fences, structures <108 ft2 without plumbing, fire-destroyed demolition, construction sheds/trailers.	Schedule "A", s. 4(1)
fee basis	Product of fee multiplier and gross floor area; otherwise $8.00 per $1,000.00 value; minimum $30.00 R1/R2, $100.00 other.	Schedule "A", ss. 1(1)-(2), 2(1)
authority	Chief Building Official	§ 29-2.A(7)

scout note

By-law respecting construction, demolition and change-of-use permits and inspections under the Building Code Act, 1992; replaced former Municipal Code Chapter 29 - Building Construction; sets permit application/fee requirements for building activity.