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# Residents
If you wish to speak to the Building Department, please contact the Building Department directly to book an appointment.
Building Department Hours are subject to change based on the availability of the inspector and demand of inspections.
Navigating the 2024 OBC - A Comparative Analysis
2024 Magnetawan Contractor Meeting
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## Think someone is building without a permit?
Send an email to [email protected] or drop a note in the mail. Phone calls will not be accepted
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) made amendments (Ontario Regulation 867/21) to Ontario's Building Code related to building permit requirements for sheds. The changes provide more flexibility for property owners to store their equipment and other belongings in sheds.
Effective April 29, 2022, a shed is exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under section 8 of the Act and is exempt from compliance with this Code, provided that the shed is:
1. no more than 15m2 (approx 161.46 sq ft) in gross area
2. no more than one storey in building height
3. not attached to a building or any other structure
4. is used solely for **storage purposes** ancillary to a principal building on the lot
5. does not have plumbing
**HUMAN HABITATION IS NOT PERMITTED**
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## Common Forms
For any questions regarding these forms please contact the Building Department.
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# 2025-58 Building By-law
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# Application for a Change of use Permit
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# Application Form
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# Cottage Declaration
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# Deck Construction Guide
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# Energy Design
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# Helpful Tips
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# Letter of Authorization
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# Permit Amendment
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# Permit Application Checklist
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# Plumbing Application
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# Required Permits
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# Schedule 1 - Change of Use
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# Site Plan Guide
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# Transfer Permit
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