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Building permits — French River, Ontario: Building By-law (2026-40)

In the Municipality of French River, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law (2026-40), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Any work, including construction, demolition, or change of use of a building or part thereof, unless a permit has been issued by the CBO. Permit fees: ((TCC/1000) x $10.00) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee; Administration Fee $120; Table A rates apply. Fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-law.

Building By-law (2026-40) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Any work, including construction, demolition, or change of use of a building or part thereof, unless a permit has been issued by the CBO.	s. 3.1; s. 2.37
fee basis	((TCC/1000) x $10.00) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee; Administration Fee $120; Table A rates apply.	Schedule "A"; s. 7.1
fees location	Schedule "A" of this By-law	s. 7.1
authority	Chief Building Official (CBO) issues permits; building officials conduct inspections.	s. 3.1; s. 17.1; s. 2.13

scout note

Establishes local requirements for construction, demolition and change-of-use permits: classes of permit, inspections, permit fees and refunds (Schedule A). Passed under Building Code Act, 1992 s.7 by the Municipality of French River.