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Building permits — Lanark Highlands, Ontario: Building By-law No. 2012-1167

In the Township of Lanark Highlands, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 2012-1167, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: construct or demolish or materially alter a building unless a permit has been issued. Exemptions: Demolition permits are not required for buildings less than 10 sq. m. Permit fees: Schedule "A" sets fees by class, e.g. $0.55/sq.ft (Min. $60), 1% of construction value (Min. $60), and flat fees.

Building By-law No. 2012-1167 adopted bylaw

permit required for	construct or demolish or materially alter a building unless a permit has been issued	s. 1
exemptions	Demolition permits are not required for buildings less than 10 sq. m.	Schedule "A" Notes, General 3
fee basis	Schedule "A" sets fees by class, e.g. $0.55/sq.ft (Min. $60), 1% of construction value (Min. $60), and flat fees.	Schedule "A"
authority	Chief Building Official	s. 1
fine range	penalty surcharge of 100% of the normal permit fee for the type of project, to a maximum amount of $500.00	Schedule "A" Notes, Surcharge

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Township of Lanark Highlands by-law under the Building Code Act requiring a permit from the Chief Building Official to construct, demolish or materially alter a building; rescinds By-law 2004-481; fees/forms in Schedules A-D.