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EST. 1872
BY-LAW NO. 2026-22
DATE: May 20, 2026
MOVED BY: Councillor Constable
SECONDED BY: Councillor Hamer
THAT By-law No. 2026-22
Being a By-law respecting construction, demolition,
change of use permits, inspections, fees, and to
rescind By-law 2024-12
be introduced and read a FIRST and SECO
ti e.
Carried
Defeated
MOVED BY: Councillor Blower
SECONDED BY: Councillor Hamer
Signature
Signature
THAT By-law No. 2026-22 be read a THIRD time, PASSED, SIGNED and
SEALED this ^O day of M<^ , 2 2^.
Carried
Defeated
Signature
Signature
DIVISION LIST
First and Second Reading
Councillor Blower
Councillor Constable
Councillor Hamer
Councillor Ryman
Mayor Robinson
Third Reading
Councillor Blower
Councillor Constable
Councillor Hamer
Councillor Ryman
Mayor Robinson
FOR
AGAINST
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF McDOUGALL
BY-LAW NO. 2026-22
Being a By-law respecting construction, demolition, change of use
ermits ins ections fees and to rescind B -law 2024-12
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 7. of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O.
1992, c. 23 as amended, empowers council to pass certain by-laws
respecting construction, demolition and changes of use, conditional permits,
inspections, fees and enforcement related matters of the Building Code Act.
WhlEREAS the Council of each municipality is responsible for the
enforcement of this Act in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS Sections 8, 9 & 10 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25
gives broad authority to the Municipality to enable them to govern their
affairs as they consider appropriate and to enhance their ability to respond to
Municipal issues.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED as a by-law of the Council of the
Corporation of the Municipality of McDougall, as follows:
Table of Contents
1.
Short Title
2.
Definitions in the By-law
3.
Classes of Permits
4.
Specific Building Permit Requirements/Exemptions
5.
Requirements for Building Permits
6.
Requirements for Applications
7.
Change of Use Permit
8.
Plans and Specifications
9.
Site Plan
10.
Alternative Solutions for the Objective-Based Building Code
11.
Permit Fees
12.
Review Process
13.
Time Limitations and Administration Fees
14.
Inspections
15.
As Constructed Plans
16.
Exterior Finishing
17.
Significant Progress
18.
Occupancy and Completion of a Building
19.
General Provisions & Severability
20.
Transition and Commencement
Schedule A: Permit Fee Schedule
Schedule B: Administration & Other Fees
Schedule C: Code of Conduct for Building Officials
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Short Title
1. 1. This By-law may be cited as the "Building By-law".
2. Definitions in the B -law
2. 1. In addition to those definitions found in the Ontario Building Code
Act, the following definitions shall apply for the purposes of the by-
law:
2. 1. 1. "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23
as amended.
2.2. "Additional/ Special Inspection" means an inspection that is
requested or required and carried out (at the discretion of the Chief
Building Official) in connection with an existing permit where work
was not substantially complete or deficient. This includes inspections
requested on permits more than twelve (12) months old that were
issued under a previous or present version of the building code and
with or without records of an inspection being peri'ormed or
requested for at least 1 year. This also includes an inspection
required to be completed due to the municipal approved building
plans being absent from the site for reference during an inspection,
as required by the Building Code. Also, may be an inspection that is
not in connection with a permit.
2.3. "As constructed plans" means construction plans and specifications
that show the building and the location of the building on the
property as the building has been constructed.
2. 4.
"B. M. E. C. " means the Building Materials Evaluation Commission.
2.5. "Building" means, the same as defined in Section 1 .(1) of the
Building Code Act
2. 6.
"Building area" means the greatest horizontal area of a building
above grade within the outside surface of the exterior walls occupied
by the building (or within the outside surface of the exterior walls and
the centre line of firewalls), but does not include roof overhang,
chimneys and other similar projections equal to or less than one
metre (s 1000 mm, or 3-3") measured from the building exterior
walls or roof bearing members.
2. 7.
"Building Code" means the Ontario Building Code Compendium,
being the regulations made under section 34 of the Act.
2. 8.
"C. B. O. " means Chief Building Official where it appears in this by-
law.
2. 9.
"Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official appointed
by by-law by the Corporation of the Municipality of McDougall for the
purposes of enforcement of the Act.
2. 10 "Completion Permit" means a permit that is obtained to complete
construction that has had a portion of the project completed without
benefit of a permit. The fee for this class of permit is as per Schedule
"B" of this By-law.
2. 11. "Construction Revision" means revised drawings required as a result
of an inspection revealing construction that has not been carried out
in accordance with the permit plans
2. 12. "Construct" means to do anything in the erection, installation,
extension or material alteration or repair of a building and includes
the installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere
and "construction" has a corresponding meaning.
2. 13. "Contractor" means a person or organization that will provide labour,
material, supervision, equipment or any combination of them directly
to the Proponent in order to perform the Works, but may include a
subcontractor if appropriate in the context, and also includes the
Proponent and the land owner if they undertake to do the work of a
contractor.
2. 14. "Corporation" means the Corporation of the Municipality of
McDougall.
2. 15. "Council" means the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
McDougall.
2. 16. "Demolish" means to do anything in the removal of a building or any
material part thereof and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning.
2. 17. "Designer" means a person who produces or provides some or all of
the documents, information or opinions which are submitted in
support of a building permit application or performs review of the
construction project, and is restricted to design and/or review in the
matters only for which they are qualified (unless exempt as
prescribed in the Building Code).
2. 18. "Dormant Building Permit Review" means review by the Chief
building official or their designate of a dormant building file. Dormant
Building Permit means a building permit that has been issued for
more than 18 months and has not had any inspection requested or
carried out in the past 12 months.
2. 19 "Finished Floor Area" means the floor area measured to the outside
of the exterior walls, of any room or space in a building to which a
finish material has been applied to either the floor, wall, or ceiling.
2.20 "Inactive permits" are permits for which there are no records of an
inspection being done or requested for at least one (1 ) year and may
be closed after one (1) year, provided no orders against project and
no further construction shall occur until a new permit is applied for,
appropriate fees paid, required documentation is submitted and a
new permit is issued.
2. 21. "Inspector" means an inspector appointment under section 3, 3. 1 4,
6. 1 or 6.2 of the Act
2.22. "Minister" means the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
2.23. "Municipality" means the Municipality of McDougall.
2.24. "Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the
Chief Building Official to perform work regulated by this by-law and
the Act.
2. 25. "Person" means an individual, association, firm, partnership,
corporation, trust, organization, trustee, or agent, and includes the
heirs, executors, assigns, successors or legal representative of the
Person.
2.26. "Principal authority" means the Council of the Municipality of
McDougall.
2. 27. "Proponent" means the person who will ultimately pay for the Works,
but does not include a perspective tenant who will pay only rent, and
does not include a landlord who will not ultimately pay for any
portion of the Works and remains at arm's length from the building
permit process.
2.28. "Sewage System" means the same as defined in the Building Code.
2.29. "Works" means any construction, demolition or activity which is
regulated by the Building Code, and is subject to application for a
permit or has been permitted as required under the Act.
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Classes of Permits
3. 1.
Whereas clause 7. 1 of the Act authorizes Council to prescribe
classes of permits, the Council hereby prescribes the classes of
permits, defined in Schedule "A" to this by-law. The classes of
permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of
use of buildings and permit fees shall be set out in Schedule "A" of
this by-law.
3. 2.
Other types of inspections, reports and record searches are as set
out in Schedule "A" of this by-law, or Schedule "A" of the Tariff of
Fee By-law.
3.3. The Council hereby delegates authority to the Chief Building Official
to create and use additional classes of permits if the necessity for
such additional classes becomes apparent.
3 4.
The Council hereby authorizes the Chief Building Official to issue a
single permit which authorizes work in one or more classes, at the
sole discretion of the C. B. O.
3.5. Where signs are sufficiently described in an application for a permit
and compliance can be confirmed with the Act, the Building Code
and the Sign By-law, any class of permit issued is deemed to
include the signs.
4. S ecific Buildin Permit Re uirements/Exem tions
4. 1. The following is to limit the requirement to obtain a building permit on
some very specific repair work and replacement of materials for
single family residential applications and their accessory uses only
All other requirements under the Building Code and the Act are to be
met at all times.
4.2. Re-shingle of roof(s) of residential and their accessory building(s);
4. 2. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to re-shingle a
roof for a single-family dwelling or accessory building when a
change is made from one surface material type to another
(e. g. asphalt type to metal and vice versa), when any
structural changes or additions are made to the roof
structure in all cases, and/or when replacing sub-sheathing
(roof decking) over 6 m2 (64 ft2) in area.
4. 3.
Re-siding of existing residential and their accessory building(s);
4. 3. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to re-side
(reface exterior walls) for a single family dwelling or
accessory building when a change is made from one
material type to another (e.g. vinyl to pre-finished wood and
vice versa), when any structural changes or additions are
made to the wall structure, when replacing exterior sheathing
over 6 m2 (64 ft2) in area, and/or when insulation and
vapour barrier is added or replaced over 6 m2 (64 ft2) in
area.
4. 4
Replacement of window(s) and/or door(s) of residential and their
accessory building(s);
4. 4. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to replace
window unit(s) and door unit(s) in a single-family dwelling or
accessory building when the unit(s) increase in size from the
ones being replaced, when any structural changes (including
vertical height) occur, when additional windows and location
changes occur, and/or when any insulation and vapour
barrier replacement over 6 m2 (64 ft2) in area is
encountered.
NOTE: Replacement windows must be of equal or better
energy rating than existing.
Interior load-bearing wall(s), ceiling and floor framing of residential and their
accessory building(s);
4. 5.
A building permit is required when any structural changes are to
occur to interior load-bearing partition walls, ceiling framing, subfloor
replacement, structural floor elements, structural roof or wall
components and/or when insulation and vapour barrier replacement
is over 6 m2 (64 ft2) in area.
4. 6.
Exterior Deck system(s) of residential and their accessory
building(s);
4. 6. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to repair
exterior decks for a single-family dwelling or accessory
building when replacing or repairing any structural
components (including foundations), when replacing or
repairing any guard (railing) system (minor repairs to existing
4. 6. 2.
guards are exempt), when constructing addition(s) to the
deck area, when modification or addition of deck stairs occur
(minor repairs to existing deck stairs are exempt). Note that
when replacing guards with a pre-manufactured guard &
railing system, proper documentation (engineer- stamped
plans & details) to verify its compliance with requirements of
the Building Code is required.
If only the deck surface (decking) is being replaced with the
same or greater thickness of material than the original and is
of equal or greater strength, a permit is not required.
4. 7
Perimeter building foundation and weepers of residential and their
accessory building(s);
4.7. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to repair an
exterior perimeter foundation and/or perimeter weeper for a
single-family dwelling or accessory building when any
structural work (including structural repair) on the foundation
system is being done including underpinning, replacement,
increase in back fill height, change in the type of damp
proofing, installation of new weeper system when there was
none previously and insulating systems. A permit is not
required for minor repairs to the foundation wall (e. g. small
crack repairs).
4.8. Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry of a residential building and their
accessory building(s);
4. 8. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit when changing
kitchen and bathroom cabinetry that will cause any structural
work to the foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and/or roof system,
when plumbing modifications beyond actual reconnect or
minor modifications within the cabinet interior or room
interior within 1. 83 m (6'-0") of the actual fixture occur
(provided no change to the configuration of the drainage and
venting system is made) and/orwhen insulation and vapour
barrier replacement is over 6 m2 (64 ft2) in area.
4. 9.
Fireplaces, woodstoves & chimneys of residential and their
accessory building(s);
4. 9. 1. It is a requirement to obtain a building permit when installing
new or replacing a fireplace or woodstove unit and/or
appurtenant chimney when any structural components will
be affected, when building envelope assemblies will be
affected, when floor protection is required and when the
fireplace and/or chimney is of masonry (or like) construction.
4. 9. 2. WETT inspection reports are required to be submitted for
woodstove and/or chimney installations by a certified
installer.
4. 9. 3. Minor fireplace, woodstove or chimney repairs (including the
supports for any of them) do not require a permit.
5.
Re uirements for Buildin Permits
5. 1. Requirements for building permits for all buildings are outlined in the
latest issue of the Building Code.
6.
Re uirements for A
lications
6. 1.
The Application
6. 1. 1. Whereas clause 7. (1 )(b) of the Act authorizes Council to
prescribe that permit applications be accompanied by plans,
specifications, documents or other information, and clause
7.(1 )(f) of the Act authorizes Council to prescribe application
forms, and paragraph 34. (1). 28. of the Act authorizes
application forms to be prescribed by the Minister, and
whereas the Minister may not at the date of passing this by-
law have prescribed forms, the Chief Building Official is
hereby authorized to create and distribute suitable forms,
and once created and distributed, the forms are hereby
prescribed
6. 1.2. Where the C. B.O. or Minister has created forms and
distributed them or otherwise made them available, an
application for a permit under this by-law shall be made on
either the form created by the C. B. O. or the Provincial
standard form, whichever takes precedence. If the Provincial
standard form is not suitable for class of permit requested,
the C. B. O.'s form shall take precedence.
6 1. 3. If neither form prescribed in sub-section 6. 1. 1. takes
precedence, either may be used at the discretion of the
applicant.
6. 1.4. To obtain a permit, the owner or an agent authorized by the
owner shall file an application electronically through
www. cloud ermit. ca, accompanied by the applicable plans,
schedules, support documentation and with the applicable
fees, unless permission is given otherwise.
6 1. 5. At the discretion of the Chief Building Official or their
designate, applications for a building permit may be
accepted on the ministry approved paper forms.
6.2. Permit to Construct
Where application is made for a permit to construct under
subsection 8. (1) of the Act, the application shall:
6. 2. 1. Identify and describe in detail the work and the occupancy to
be covered by the permit for which the application is made.
6.2.2. Describe the land on which the work is to be done, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building lot
and would give the legal description of the land.
6.2.3. Include a minimum of two (2) sets of complete plans and
specifications in accordance with section 8. of this by-law for
the work to be covered by the permit and show the
occupancy/use of all parts of the building.
6.2 4. State the valuation of the proposed work to be covered
including materials and labour and be accompanied by the
required fee.
6. 2. 5. State the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the
owner and of the architects) or engineer(s), other
designer(s) or contractors) where applicable.
6. 2. 6. Be accompanied by a written acknowledgment of the owner
that he/she has retained an architect or professional
engineer to carry out a field review of the construction where
required by the Building Code.
6. 2. 7. Include approvals for any applicable federal and provincial
statutes & regulations, municipal by-laws, B. M. E.C.
authorizations for new & innovative products and any other
applicable law.
6.2.8. Be signed and dated by the owner or his/her authorized
agent who shall certify the truth of the contents of the
application.
6.3.
Permit to Demolish
Where application is made for a permit to demolish under
subsection 8.(1) of the Act, the application shall:
6. 3. 1. Contain the information required by all clauses under 6. 2.
(where applicable).
6.3.2. At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, include
satisfactory proof that arrangements have been made with
proper authorities and/or contractors for the cutting-off and
plugging of alt water, sewer, electric, telephone and other
utilities and services as applicable.
6. 3. 3
Include documentation which identifies each class of waste
which will be generated by the demolition and specifies the
means by which each class will be disposed.
6. 3.4. Include any other drawings and information as required by
the Chief Building Official.
6. 3. 5. The Chief Building Official may waive the requirement for
any of the above documents or approvals where found not
applicable to the class of permit sought.
6.4
Conditional Permit
Where application is made for a conditional permit under
subsection 8. (3) of the Act, the application shall:
6.4. 1. Contain the information required by all clauses under 6.2.
(where applicable) covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is desired.
6.4.2. Demonstrate that compliance with by-laws passed under
sections 34 and 38 of the Planning Act and with such other
applicable law as may be set out in the Building Code has
been achieved in respect of the proposed building or
construction.
6. 4. 3
State the reasons in writing why the applicant believes that
unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a
conditional permit is not granted.
6. 4. 4
Provide in writing that the applicant is committed to entering
into an agreement as described in clause 8.(3)(c) of the Act,
including submission of a monetary security as described in
sub-clause 8. (3)(c)(v)
6. 4.5. Limit the request for conditional permit to that portion of the
building which has been fully proven through full and
complete design, compliance with the Building Code and
applicable laws to meet the requirements and provide
adequate interim design for the rest of the building to fully
demonstrate how they relate to each other. The balance of
the final design shall fully maintain integration with the
conditionally approved portion of the building and within the
requirements of the Building Code.
6 4. 6. State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in
respect of the proposed building and the time in which such
approvals will be obtained.
6 4. 7
State the time in which completed plans and specifications of
the entire building with all components will be filed with the
Chief Building Official by the applicant.
6. 4. 8. Contain any other information, plans and specifications
concerning the complete project as required by the Chief
Building Official.
6.5.
From the date of issuance of a Conditional Permit, a maximum time
limitation of ninety (90) days is put in place to submit the balance of
the required information and application in its entirety to the building
department, after which time the appropriate actions may be taken
as outlined in the Building Code.
6. 5. 1. The complete application and prescribed plans and
specifications shall be accompanied by the required fee as
prescribed in Schedule "A" of this by- law.
6. 5. 2. The Chief Building Official may waive the requirement for
any of the above documents or approvals where found not
applicable to the class of permit sought.
6. 5. 3. Where a permit is issued for part of a building or project, this
shall not be construed to authorize beyond the plans for
which approval was given nor will that approval necessarily
be granted for the entire building or project.
6. 5.4. The Council delegates the Chief Building Official to enter into
agreements with the owner and/or applicant for a conditional
permit within the guidelines of the Building Code provided all
8.
of the necessary requirements of all applicable laws
including municipal by-laws have been met.
Chan e of Use Permit
Where application is made for a change of use permit under
subsection 10. (1) of the Act, the application shall:
7. 1.
Describe the building of which the occupancy is to be changed, by a
description that will readily identify and locate the building lot and
would give the legal description of the land.
7.2.
Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies
of the building or part of a building for which the application is made.
7. 3.
Include plans and specifications which show the current and
proposed occupancy of all parts of the building and which contain
sufficient information to establish compliance with the requirements
of the Building Code including floor plans, details of wall, ceiling and
roof assemblies, identifying required fire resistance ratings and load
bearing capabilities.
7.4.
Be accompanied by the required fee as prescribed in Schedule "A"
of this by-law.
7. 5.
State the name, address and telephone number of the owner and
spouse his or her authorized agent, and of the architects) or
engineer(s), other designer(s) or contractors) where applicable.
7.6. Be signed and dated by the owner or his or her authorized agent
who shall certify the truth of the contents of the application.
Plans and S ecifications
8. 1.
All building permit submissions are now required to be submitted
through the municipal online portal know as Ctoudpermit unless
permission is given to submit a paper-based application. A link to
Cloudpermitwill be on the municipal website. Each paper
application for a permit shall, unless otherwise specified by the
C. B.O., be accompanied by two (2) sets of the plans, specifications
and other documents which the municipality will use to convert your
paper-based submission to digital and enter the application and
supporting documents into Cloudpermit. Should the applicant
request to provide a paper-based permit submission, a fee as
outlined in Schedule (B) of this bylaw may be charged at the
discretion of the CBO.
8. 2.
Specifications, whether a separate document or written on a plan,
shall clearly prescribe materials to be used and the manner of which
they are to be installed. Specifications shall not be generic or give
options to the Contractor. The C. B. O. will consider submissions from
the Proponent, the Designer or the Contractor which give specificity
to a generic specification for approval of a change to the plans under
subsection 8. (12) of the Act.
8. 3.
Subsection 15. 11 (5) of the Act requires designers to be qualified,
and may engage in the following activities:
a) Prepare a design or give other information or opinion concerning
whether a building or part of a building complies with the Building
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Code, if the design, information or opinion is to be submitted to a
Chief Building Official with;
i) an application for a permit,
ii) a request for the authorization referred to in subsection 8. (12)
or (13), or
iii) a report described in paragraph b).
b) If a general review of the construction of a building or part of a
building is required by the building code, prepare a written report
based on the general review.
8.4. Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application for a
permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine whether or
not the proposed construction, demolition or change of use will
conform to the Act, the Building Code and any other applicable law.
8.5.
Notice of any material change to a plan, specification, document or
other information on the basis of which a permit was issued shall be
submitted in writing to the Chief Building Official for review prior to
causing the change to be made. The change is not to be made
without the C. B.O.'s written authorization.
8. 6
Plans shall be submitted digitally or on paper (if previously agreed
upon), and shall be accurately scaled and dimensioned in a durable,
clear and legible manner, and shall include, but not limited to,
working drawings as set out in this by-law, unless otherwise
specified by the Chief Building Official.
8. 7
In addition to the application form as specified in Section 6., two (2)
copies of each of the following documents shall be provided. Only
one copy required if submitted through Cloudpermit.
8. 8.
A site plan, as described in Section 9. of this by-law.
8. 9.
Scale drawing(s) of the floor plan(s) showing the size and the use of
all rooms and floor areas and the overall dimensions of the building,
locations of structural elements (including but not limited to lintels,
point loads & supports, beams, pre-engineered products, etc. ),
interior wall locations, plumbing fixture locations and types, smoke
alarm and carbon monoxide detection locations, attic and/or
crawlspace access hatches, stair locations with direction of travel
and any other pertinent information in regards to the energy
efficiency requirements of the building.
8. 10 Scale drawing(s) of the foundation system(s) and floor system(s)
showing size and spacing of footings, piers, posts/columns,
locations and sizes of supporting beams and joists, point load
supports, pre-engineered products, floor drains and/or sump pit
locations, interior wall locations, plumbing fixture locations and
types, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detection locations,
crawlspace access hatches, stair locations with direction of travel
and any other pertinent information in regards to the energy
efficiency requirements of the building.
8. 11. Scale drawing(s) of the roof system(s) showing size and spacing of
roof framing members, over-framing, roof slope(s), roof lines
indicating change in slope direction, chimney tocation(s), roof
overhang(s) and any other projection as described in definition 2. 6.
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of this by-law, outline of building below, structure to support point
load framing (including ridge beams, girder trusses, etc. ).
8. 12. Scale drawing(s) of (a) cross-section(s) of the proposed building
from the foundation level to the roof peak and shall fully describe
the details of the building, including applicable structure, wall, roof
and floor assemblies, assembly thicknesses, footing depth(s),
storey heights, overall building height (as defined in the
comprehensive zoning by-law), headroom height in stairwells, roof
slope(s), chimney height(s), connection details and room uses and
as described in 8.9. above.
8. 13. Scale drawing(s) of (a) wall section(s) showing in detail the
construction of the wall identifying in detail the location of all
materials used in the construction.
8. 14. Scale drawings exterior elevations (minimum of 2 sides if building is
symmetrical) of the proposed building from proposed grade to roof
peak and include the building height (as defined in the
comprehensive zoning by-law), roof slope(s), chimney height(s),
outline of foundation, height of foundation above grade, stairs, rails
and guards for decks and other exits, notes and/or hatching
depicting exterior finishes and any exterior structural elements.
8. 15 Drawing(s) and/or written specifications in respect to all materials
and their uses for the proposed building, which are governed by the
regulations under the Act, to fully explain how they are integrated
within the design.
8. 16. Scale drawing(s) and/or written specifications of structural,
mechanical, electrical and fire detection & alarm systems for the
proposed building when required by the C. B. O.
8. 17. bleating, ventilation and air-conditioning drawing(s) of the layout,
types and sizing of all components (including type of heating
system, ventilation system and fuel source), heat gain/loss
calculations and an Energy Efficiency Design Summary as part of
the application as described in section 6. of this by-law.
8 18. Stamped and signed engineered plans, sketches, or details as
required by the Building Code and where pre-engineered products
are used.
8. 19. Manufacturer's layout for pre-engineered roof trusses and floor
joists (may be preliminary with final layout and specifications being
submitted to the C. B. O. prior to installation).
8. 20. Any documentation required to support objectives-based proposals
as described in Section 10. of this by-law.
8. 21. Written permission or An Onsite Sewage System Permit issued by
the approval authority in respect to the waste disposal system
which will adequately service the proposed building(s).
8.22. Written approval or a valid Work Permit from the Ministry of Natural
Resources and/or Department of Fisheries and Oceans where the
proposed building is on or above the Crown lake bed were required.
8. 23. Written approval or a valid Building and Land Use Permit from the
Ministry of Transportation where the proposed building is within the
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9.
controlled area of 45 m (148 ft. ) of the highway property limit or
within 180 m (591 ft. ) of the centre-point of an intersection, or as
defined in the Building and Land Use Policy issued by the Ministry
of Transportation.
8.24 Written approval or an Entrance Permit when a driveway is required
to access the proposed building, either from the Ministry of
Transportation where the proposed building is accessed from a
provincial highway or from the Municipality where the proposed
building is accessed from a municipally-maintained road (either
seasonally or year-round).
8.25. Written approval or an appropriate permit from any government
agency which is required for the class of permit sought.
8. 26. Written documentation and specifications/recommendations
supporting other authorized agreements such as requirements for
noise and/or vibration studies dependent on proximity to railway
property, easements for view as may be outlined in subdivision
agreements, easements for hydro lines or other applicable by-laws
or applicable laws.
8.27 All applications for building permits shall be made in the prescribed
form provided by the Municipality, the Building Code and Act and
bear the signature of the land owner or his/her agent and be dated
and be accompanied by all applicable plans, specifications, and
other required documents at the time of submission for a building
permit.
8. 28. Despite subsections 8. 6. through 8. 19. of this by-law, the Chief
Building Official may accept a submission at his/her discretion which
is in a digital (computer-readable) format. Refer to subsection 8. 6. of
this by-law in regards to hardcopy prints.
Site Plan
9. 1.
Where a new building is proposed, an existing building is to be
enlarged (in height or area) or moved, the exterior walls or
overhangs of an existing building will be altered, or existing site
work will be extended, altered or repaired, a site plan shall be
submitted with the permit application. It shall be referenced to an
up-to-date survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor and two
(2) copies of the survey shall be provided to the C. B.O. At the
discretion of the C. B.O., a legible hand-drawn plan (drawn to scale)
in lieu of a surveyor's plan may be submitted, but still requires the
same types of information.
9.2.
A site plan shall be drawn and submitted on paper, and shall be
accurately scaled and dimensioned to demonstrate compliance with
the current comprehensive zoning by-law and/or applicable law,
bearing the signature and date of the person that prepared the plan.
9.3. Site plans shall indicate the following:
i
The legal description, civic address, lot size, property lines with
dimensions of each as well as bearing in relation to North.
ii Size, area and use of all buildings currently and proposed on the
subject property.
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iii Setbacks measured horizontally and at right angles from
property lines to any existing and/or proposed buildings from
respective property line designations as defined in the
comprehensive zoning by-law.
iv Existing and finished ground levels or grades when significant to
the proposed project.
v
Existing rights-of-way, easements and municipal services
vi The location of any existing or proposed sewage system (weeper
bed locations, tank location) and setbacks from these to other
existing or proposed buildings, property lines, easements and
water sources (well, pond, lake).
vii The location and voltage of overheard hydro-electric
transmission lines.
9.4
Real property verification by an Ontario Land Surveyor of setbacks
conforming to the most current comprehensive zoning by-law may
be required prior to excavation, prior to proceeding past the
foundation stage and once the building/structures' exterior is
completed, if required by the Chief Building Official.
Note: The Chief Building Official may specify that not all of the
above- mentioned plans specified in Sections 7. and 8. are
required to accompany an application for permit.
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Alternative Solutions for the Ob'ective-Based Buildin Code
10. 1. Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make a
material change to a plan, specification, document or other
information on the basis of which permit was issued contains
alternative solutions for materials, systems or building designs for
which authorization of the Building Code Div. B, 1.2. 1. is required,
the following information shall be provided:
10.2. A description of the proposed material, system or building design
complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B, as
requested.
10.3. Provide documentation of alternative solutions that will achieve the
level of performance required by the applicable acceptable solutions
in respect of the objectives and functional statements attributed to
the applicable acceptable solutions in Supplementary Standard SA-1
found in Vol. 2 of the Building Code.
10.4. Any other provision on the Building Code
10. 5. For the purposes of 10. 3, the level of performance in respect of a
functional statement refers to the performance of the functional
statement as it relates to the objective with which it is associated in
Supplementary Standard SA-1.
11.
Permit Fees
11. 1. The fees payable for the various classes of permits shall be those
set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law and are due upon submission
of an application for a permit.
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11.2. Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a
construction or demolition permit issued under subsection 8.(1) of
the Act or a conditional permit under subsection 8.(3) of the Act are
based on the cost of valuation of the proposed work, the cost of
valuation of the proposed work shall mean the total value of all work
included in the permit, including the cost of all material, labour,
overhead and professional and related services, provided that where
application is made for a conditional permit, fees shall be paid for the
complete project.
11. 3. Permit applications for other classes of permits which are not listed
in Schedule A shall have a value affixed by the Chief Building
Official for the purposes of establishing the permit fee and statistical
reporting and shall be based on the rate structure calculations
shown in Schedule A.
11. 4. When the permit fee is determined by the chief Building Official and
is disputed, the applicant shall pay the required fee under protest
and within six (6) months of completion of the project submit an
audited statement of the actual costs and where it is shown to be
less than the value imposed by the Chief Building Official and a
refund for the difference shall be issued.
11. 5. In the case of withdrawal of an application or the abandonment of all
or a portion of the work or the non-commencement of any project,
the Chief Building Official shall determine the amount of paid permit
fees that may be refunded to the owner applicant, if any, in
accordance with Schedule "B" of this by-law. Application for refund
must be made within six (6) months of the date of permit application
in order to be eligible for a refund of any fee. The amount of the
refund may be nil.
11 6. Every request for a fee refund shall be in writing, and shall
unequivocally withdraw an application, state that a project will not
commence, or state that the work is abandoned and will not resume.
Upon receipt of such request, the Chief Building Official will cancel
all applicable permits.
11. 7. Refer to Schedule "B" of this by-law for refunds schedule.
12.
Review Process
12. 1. Premature Application
12. 1. 1 Whereas Div. C, 1. 3. 1. 3. of the Building Code specifies time
periods for processing a complete application, if during
review of an application it is found to be incomplete or found
to contravene applicable law, the Chief Building Official will
advise the applicant and give the reasons in writing for the
determination.
12. 1. 2 If an application has been found to be incomplete or
contravenes applicable law, review of the application will be
suspended and is no longer subject to the time periods set
out in the Building Code.
12. 1. 3 Where 12. 1. 1. above has been applied, review of an
application will be resumed when all of the required
documentation has been provided which corrects the
deficiency identified within the context above, and the re-
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submission fee has been paid. The resubmission fee is
specified in Schedule "B" of this by-law.
12. 1.4 The Chief Building Official may, at his/her discretion, waive
the resubmission fee for a Registered Designer, a Qualified
Designer or the owner (if he/she is the Designer) provided
the Designer submits the required corrected document(s)
promptly.
12. 2. Revisions to Plans
12. 2. 1 Where drawings, specifications or other documentation is
submitted as a request for change on a permit already
issued a review of the change must be performed by the
C. B. O. and written authorization given prior to the change
taking place at the project site.
12.2.2 The processing of the supplementary/altered information is
subject to a revision fee which is specified in Schedule "B" of
this by-law.
12. 2. 3 The Chief Building Official may, at his/her discretion, waive
the revision fee depending on the extent or complexity of the
proposed changes.
12.3 Transfer of Permits
12. 3. 1 When land changes ownership after a building permit has
been issued, a building permit may be transferred to the new
owner for a fee in accordance with Schedule "A".
12. 3. 2 When a building permit is transferred, the new owner
assumes all responsibility and may be required to provide
additional information and, if necessary, proof of
engagement of a design professional.
12. 3. 3 Changes made to plans submitted for the original building
permit may require payment of an additional fee, as per
12.2. above. Additional fees will reflect the differences (if
any) in fee increases plus the transfer fee in Schedule "A"
and new owners must assume all responsibility for the
ownership of the property including outstanding permits
and/or orders against it.
12.4 Revocation of Permits
12.4. 1 Subject to provisions outlined in subsection 8.(10) of the Act,
the Chief Building Official has the authority and may revoke
a permit issued under the Act.
a) If it was issued on mistaken, false or incorrect
information,
b) If, after six months after its issuance, the construction or
demolition in respect of which it was issued has not, in
the opinion of the Chief Building Official, been seriously
commenced,
c) If the construction or demolition of the building is, in the
opinion of the Chief Building Official, substantially
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suspended or discontinued for a period of more than one
year,
d) If it was issued in error,
e) If the holder of the permit requests in writing that it be
revoked, or
f) If a term of the agreement under clause 8. (3)(c) of the Act
has not been complied with.
13.
Time Limitations and Administration Fees
13. 1
Description
As permitted in the Ontario Municipal Act Part 12, sentence 391. (3),
the following is a description of costs related to administration.
13. 2 Permit Administration Fee
In addition to the fee Schedule "A" for calculating the estimated
value of a building project for purposes of calculating permit fees
and statistical reporting of estimated economic values, the
following administration fee shall be added:
a) $150 for any permit fee value under $500,
b) $200 for any permit fee of $500 or more but less than $1500,
c) $300 for any permit fee of $1500 or more but less than $3000,
d) $500 for any permit fee of $3000 or more but less than $6000.
e) $1000 for any permit fee of $6000 or more.
This administration fee may be refundable, only back to the
person who owns the property at the time of refund, under the
following conditions:
i
if the final inspection is requested by the owner or their
authorized representative as described in Section 18. of
this by-law, and
ii the final inspection is passed in accordance with the
Building Code.
The percentage of the administration fee refund is based on
the following:
iii 100% if the final inspection is completed within a three (3)
year period of date of permit issuance,
iv 75%, if the final inspection is completed after more than a
three (3) year period up to four (4) years from date of permit
issuance,
v 50%, if the final inspection is completed after more than a
four (4) year period up to five (5) years from date of permit
issuance,
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vi 0%, if the final inspection is completed after more than a
five (5) year period from date of permit issuance.
A refund if applicable shall be requested within 6 months of
the date the final inspection was passed. No refund shall
result in the retention by the Municipality of McDougall of less
than $150. 00
13. 3 Old Permit Administration Fee and Permit Maintenance Annual Fee
An open building permit more than five (5) years old from date of
permit issuance may be deemed "old" and therefore an additional
administration fee for each inspection requested may be applied.
This fee shall be invoiced and paid prior to the inspection date. The
old permit administration fee is specified in Schedule "B" of this by-
law.
13. 3. 1 Permit Maintenance Annual Fee
Building permits issued after the date of the passing of
this By-law will be subject to an annual fee as identified
in Schedule 'B" of this by-law if the works for which a
permit was issued does not pass a final inspection
within 5 (five) years from the date of permit issuance.
Any unpaid portion of the permit maintenance fee will
then be added to the owner's property tax roll.
13.4 Construction/Demolition without a Permit - Completion Permit Fee
13. 4. 1 At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, the class of
permit assigned when construction or demolition has started
without the benefit of a building permit will be considered a
Completion Permit as defined in the by-law. The fee will be
as per Schedule "B" of this by-law. In addition, charges of
constructing/demolishing without a valid building permit may
be filed with the Ontario Court of Justice.
All pertinent requirements of the latest issue of the Building
Code shall be met including obtaining a valid building
permit(s) and all required inspections. This may include the
uncovering of any or all aspects of the project and a detailed
engineering evaluation of all or part of the project by a
qualified professional engineer, complete working drawings
submitted and specifications for all aspects of the project.
13. 4. 2 Despite the allowance given above to obtain a permit after
all requirements are met as described, the Chief Building
Official may, at his/her sole discretion, instead order the
removal of the work.
13. 5 Premature Inspection Fee
13. 5. 1 At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, an additional
fee shall be paid when additional inspections are required
due to inspections being called for prematurely before the
work is actually ready for an inspection. This is to be paid at
the municipal office prior to the actual additional inspection
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taking place. The premature inspection fee is specified in
Schedule "B" of this by-law
13. 6 Additional Inspection Fee
13.6. 1 Additional inspections deemed necessary by the Chief
Building Official (applicable to existing buildings or
defective/deficient new buildings/or would apply to portions
of projects deemed requiring extensive re- inspections due
to major faults or over-sights found in the
project/construction) shall be subject to a fee, as specified in
Schedule "B" of this by-law
14.
Ins ections
14. 1. Notice for Inspections
As per the Building Code Act 10.2(1), Notice of Readiness for
Inspection, the prescribed person (owner or an authorized agent)
shall notify the Chief Building Official that the construction is ready to
be inspected.
14. 1. 1. Notice shall not be effective unless given in one of the
following ways:
a) Phone message given to the Municipality of McDougall
Building Department at (705) 342-5252
b) Online through the building department's Cloudpermit
inspection request portal.
c) E-mail to the C. B. O. (or other municipal contact address)
d) In person at the Municipality of McDougall Building
Department counter or the office of the Chief Building
Official.
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Building Code and additional notices required the owner or
authorized agent shall notify the Chief Building Official at
least two (2) business days prior to inspection of each
completed stage of construction for which notice in advance
is required under the Building Code. An inspection is not
considered scheduled until confirmed by the building
department.
14. 1.3. Subsequent to receiving a notice of readiness to inspect
pursuant to subsection 10.2(1 ) of the Act, the Chief Building
Official shall cause an inspection to be made to which the
notice relates.
14. 1.4. The Chief Building Official will make every reasonable effort
to schedule an inspection at the convenience of a permit
holder, but the C. B. O. has the right to cause an inspection to
be made at any time during the two full business days
following the day upon which a notice of the completed stage
of construction is received.
14. 1.5. Notice must include the permit number, name of person
requesting the inspection, type of inspection requested, civic
address of property and name of owner. A contact number
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must be provided if you wish to receive confirmation of
receipt of your request or for a contact number for the
inspector.
14.2. Prescribed Notices for Inspections
14.2. 1. The person to whom a building permit under section 8. of the
Act is issued shall notify the Chief Building Official for all
required inspections listed in the Ontario Building Code
14.3. Additional Notices
14. 3. 1. As permitted under Building Code Act clause 7.(1)(e),
additional notices for inspections may be required at the
following stages of construction:
a) commencement of construction of the building,
b)
substantial completion of structural framing for each
storey, if the building is a type of building that is within
the scope of Div. B of the
Building Code, other than Part 9,
c)
commencement of construction of,
i) masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys,
ii) factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys, or
iii) stoves, ranges, space heaters and add-on furnaces
using solid fuels and allied chimneys,
d)
substantial completion of interior finishes,
e)
substantial completion of heating, ventilating, air-
conditioning and air contaminant extraction equipment,
f)
substantial completion of exterior cladding,
g)
substantial completion of site grading,
h)
substantial completion of the pool deck and dressing
rooms for a public pool or public spa and readiness for
inspection of the emergency stop system for a public
pool or public spa,
i)
completion and availability of drawings of the building
as-constructed, and
j)
completion of a building for which an occupancy permit
is required under article 1 . 3. 3.4. or 1. 3. 3.5. of Div. C of
the Building Code.
k)
Final completion of Septic system - side slope
stabilization, final grading, erosion control, top soil and
shallow rooted vegetation coverage, all components
plumbed and functional, and prior to issuance on Notice
of Completion.
14. 3. 2. At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, any or all of
the above- noted additional inspections may be required to
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be imposed on a building, and those shall be stated upon
issuance of the permit.
144. Plans on Site
14. 4. 1. One copy of the building plans reviewed and approved for
construction/demolition by the Building Department shall be
kept onsite at all times until final completion of the building.
14. 4. 2. One copy of any other authorizations from the B. M. E. C or
rulings from the Minister used in the permit application shall
be kept on site at all times until final completion of the
building.
15.
As Constructed Plans
15. 1. Whereas clause 7.(1 )(g) of the Act authorizes requirements being
made with respect as to As Constructed plans and as indicated in
Sentence 1. 3.6. 1 (1)ofDiv. C of the Building Code, the Council
hereby enacts that the Chief Building Official may, at his/her sole
discretion, require any person responsible for construction of a
building or any class of buildings to provide plans for the entire
building, or any part or system of it, showing the as constructed state
within sixty (60) days of the construction having been completed,
and prior to the closing and archiving of the permit.
16.
Exterior Finishin
16. 1. Exterior finishing of all new buildings, structures, renovations and
additions to existing buildings shall be completed on the exterior with
materials meeting the standards outlined in the Building Code and
shall include installation of all window and door units, proper
backfilling and grading etc. to the requirements of the Building Code
within One (1) year period from completion of exterior framing, after
which it may be deemed as an infraction of the Property Standards
By- law, being a by-law prescribing standards for the maintenance
and occupancy of property in the Municipality of McDougall.
17.
Si nificant Proress
17. 1. In regards to all buildings, significant progress shall be shown on a
project within one (1) year from date of issuance of the permit and in
the following two (2) years, or the permit may be revoked at the
discretion of the Chief Building Official. Should there be any changes
at any time to the Building Code Act which would create a conflict
with the time periods stated, the Act shall supersede this By-law (as
per 35. (1)0f the Act).
18.
Occu anc and Corn letionofaBuildin
18. 1. In addition to the regulations of Subsection 11. (1) of the Act which
provide that no person shall occupy or use, or permit to be occupied
or used, any building newly erected or renovated until notice of the
date of this completion is given to the Chief Building Official (as per
Div. C, 1. 3. 3. 1 (1) of the Building Code), the following requirements
must also be fulfilled:
a) An inspection request is made and approved pursuant to such
notice as outlined in Subsection 14. 1 of this by-law.
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b) The occupancy inspection took place as requested and was
deemed to be complete.
c) There has been prior compliance with any order made by the
Chief Building Official pursuant to the provisions of this by-law or
Order of the Building Code Act or regulations.
18. 2. Final interior and exterior inspections are to be requested once all
substantial interior and exterior work related to the project is done
including interior wall and ceiling facings, plumbing,
heating/ventilating (hlVAC), all exterior facings are in place, exterior
grading (immediately adjacent to the building) extending to surface
drainage, all safety requirements (both interior and exterior), all
structural, all sewage system and electrical requirements have been
met and any other mandatory requirements under the Building Code
have been completed.
18.3. Final inspections are required prior to closing a building permit. They
may be in conjunction with or subsequent to a required occupancy
permit.
18.4 It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to request a final
inspection (once all other inspections have been completed and
passed) on all projects at the time of substantial completion.
18.5. Should there be any changes at any time to the building Code Act
which creates a conflict with the requirements stated; the Act shall
supersede this by-law.
19.
General Provisions & Severabilit
19. 1. If any provision, or part of a provision, of this by-law is declared by
any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or
inoperative, in whole or in part, or inoperative in particular
circumstances, the balance of the by-law, or its application in other
circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue to be in full
force and effect.
19.2. In the event of any conflict between any provisions of this by-law and
any other by-law heretofore passed, the provisions of this by-law
shall prevail.
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Transition and Commencement
By-law No. 2026-22 comes into force and takes effect upon the passing of
this by-law, and by-law 2024-12 is hereby rescinded.
READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time, PASSED, SIGNED and SEALED this
ay of , 2026.
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Mayor
Cler
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The Municipality of
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EST. 1872
Schedule "A" of By-law 2026-22
Permit Fee Schedule
Listed below are designations for calculating building values for the
purpose of building permit fees and for various government agencies for
statistical purposes.
These calculations are not for municipal property assessment (tax)
purposes. The various classes of permits listed below are used for each
portion of the building that meets the criteria. For example, a portion of a
dwelling that is living space is calculated as such and a portion of a
building that is garage is calculated accordingly, as are open decks,
covered decks, etc.
The various classes of permits listed below also apply to additions to existing
buildings. Calculations will be generated based on the proposed use(s) and
area(s) of the addition(s). Existing uses will not be taken into consideration
unless required by the Building Code.
Certain buildings/structures classified as Designated Structures shall have
the estimated construction value provided by the applicant and the municipal
levy applied to determine the actual permit fee. The permit fee shall be at the
discretion of the C. B. O.
Calculation of Permit Fee for Class of Buildin
Sam /e Fee Calculations:
1500 sf home with crawl space, and
attached 600 sf garage:
(municipal levy)
Admin. fee (Building By-law, ss. 13.2. ).
Administration fee in accordance with
Building By-law, ss. 13. 2.
1500 sf home, with unfinished basement
and, attached 600 sf garage:
Finished Floor Area
Unfinished basement
Garage
Administration fee in accordance with
Building By-law, ss. 13. 2.
1500 sf home with finished or walkout
basement and 600 sf garage
Finished floor area
Finished basement
Garage
Administration fee in accordance with
Building By-law, ss. 13. 2.
1500x$2. 07/sf=
600 x 1.06/sf=
Total permit fee =
Refundable de osit/Admin Fee=
Total fee payable upon application=
1500x$2. 07/sf=
1500x$0. 79/sf=
600 x 1.06/sf=
Total permit fee=
Refundable de osit/Admin Fee=
Total fee payable upon application=
1500sfx$2. 07/sf=
1500sfx$2. 07/sf=
600sfx 1.06/sf=
Total permit fee =
Refundable de osiVAdmin Fee=
Total fee payable upon application=
$3, 105
S636
$3, 741
$500
$3, 105
$1, 185
$636
$4, 926
$500
5426
$3, 105
$3, 105
$636
$6846
7.846
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1.
Residential Uses Sin Ie Famil includin Accesso
Dwellin
1. 1. Residential Livin s ace/area
Finished living space in year-round and seasonal
dwellings (each storey based on the sum of all
finished floor areas measured to the outside of the
outside walls and includes the area of a walkout
basement whether finished or not.
Detached guest cabin/sleeping cabin (Bunkie)
Living space in an accessory building.
Secondary Dwelling Units
Hunt camps
$/sqft
$2. 07
1. 2. Unfinished Basement
Unfinished basement (non- walkout basements with no finish
$1.01
materials) floor area (measured to the outside of the outside walls)
1. 3. Finishinu Interior of Basement
Creating finished living space in a
$1.06
basement of a year-round or seasonal
dwelling in an existing unfinished area
1. 4. Attached Accesso
S aces/Buildin s
Garages, enclosed (screened-in) porches,
$1.06
Solariums, 3-season (Muskoka) rooms,
Covered decks, etc.
1. 5. Exterior O en Decks
Decks and balconies (attached or detached) with no roof cover
$0. 79
1. 6. Detached Accesso
Buildin s
Garages (1 storey and 1-1/2 storey w/ unfinished
$1.06
storage loft) Storage buildings, Boathouse, Carports,
Wood sheds, Open and screened-in porches, gazebos
(not fully enclosed, no windows), Saunas, etc.
1.7 Foundation re lacement (both pier and perimeter types)
New foundations under any type of existing buildings based on
$0. 79
square footage of building
1. 8 Minimum Fee
The minimum fee for all classes of buildings in section 1 shall be:
$300
2.
All Other uses
/sqft
2. 1 Assembl . Service and Retail use
Buildings containing major occupancies classified as A, D or E,
$2. 11
with or without being constructed together with another major
occupancy in a building (each storey), >10% of floor area of a
storey
2. 2. Residential Use Sin Ie or Multi Ie
Buildings containing a major occupancy classified as C,
with or without being constructed together with another major
occupancy in a building (each storey), >10% of floor area of a
storey
$2.31
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2.3. Care and Treatment Use
Buildings containing a major occupancy classified as B,
with or without being constructed together with another major
occupancy in a building (each storey), >10% of floor area of a storey
$2. 64
2.4 Hi h-Hazard Industrial use
Buildings containing a major occupancy classified as F1, with or
$2. 31
without being constructed together with another major
occupancy in a building (each storey), any or all floor area of a
storey
2. 5 Low. and Medium-Hazard Industrial use
Buildings containing major occupancies classified as F2
or F3, with or without being constructed together with
another major occupancy in a building (each storey), any
or all floor area of a storey if F2, >10% of floor area of a
storey if F3
a) Frame shell with minimal or no interior finishing or insulating
$1.06
b) Interior finished
$1.68
2. 6. Accesso
Buildin s servin All Other uses
Sheds, garages, etc. being accessory to main use
$1.06
2. 7. Farm-buildin s
Barns, sheds, etc. on operational farms
$0.79
2. 8. Minimum Fee
The minimum fee for all classes of buildings in section 2. shall be:
$300
2. 9. Minor Interior and Exterior renovations
Minor in nature - based on up to 30% of each existing floor area
affected by the alteration or repair (with minor structural changes)
$400
2. 10-Ma'or Interior and Exterior renovations. Alterations. Re airs
12 per
Major renovations - based on more than 30% but less than 60% of 1000 of
each existing floor area affected by the alteration or repair (with
const. value
minor structural changes), no rebuilds.
Value of construction to be determined by Chief Building Official
3.
Flat-Rate Pro'ects
3. 1. Demolition Permit
All types and sizes of buildings/structures over 10m2 (±108 ft2)
$150
3.2. Designated-Structures
Any of the projects identified in Div. A, 1. 3. 1. 1. of the Building Code
$300
3.3. Plumbin Permit
Modifications, alterations, additions, extensions to existing
interior and/or not contained within a building/structure.
$300
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3. 4. Chimne
Fire lace. Woodstove Permit
New stove and/or chimney, major repairs to existing
3. 5. Installation of solar panels
$300
$450
3. 6 Docks
Any type, any size
$165
3. 7. Foundation Re airs
Limited to repairs of existing and small structural changes. No
$165
replacements or enlargements.
3. 8. Other
Minor alterations found in Section 4. of the by-law (re-roofing,
$300
re-siding, replace windows/doors, foundation protection & drainage)
Private Swimming Pools
Moving an existing accessory building from one location to another
on the same property/lot/parcel
3.9. Signs
Any sign as described in Div. A, 1.3. 1. 1. and Div. B, 3. 15. of the
$165
Building Code (may be subject to obtaining a sign permit through
the Municipality under the Sign By-law)
3. 10. Tern ora
Structure
When permitted and under the conditions allowed (e.g. Tents as per $300
Building Code)
3. 11. Conditional Permits
Flat rate as noted in addition to the full cost of the permit fee
as calculated using the above sections in this Schedule.
Security deposit as per agreement between applicant and C. B. O.
$300
3. 12. Transfer of Permit
From preceding owner to the succeeding owner
$110
3. 13. Chan e of use Permit
As per the Building Code, with no construction occurring
$300
3. 143e tic S stem Permits
New or Replacement- OBC 8.4 - Class 2 System (Greywater System)
$350. 00
New System - Class 4
$800.00
Tank Replacement (min. tank size 3600 L)
$350. 00
Bed Replacement
$450.00
Extension / repair of Bed
$350. 00
Lot Suitability
$250.00
File Review prior to permit application
$200.00
New or Replacement - Class 5 System (if certain conditions exist)
$800.00
Permit revision fee including schedule 2 or schedule 4 changes
$150. 00
Conditional Notice of Completion
$200.00
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Schedule "B" of By-law 2026-22
Administration & Other Fees
Schedule "B" pertains to Building By-law items (both calculated and flat rate)
pertaining to a particular building permit + Administration fees (see Building
By-law, section 12).
1. Refund of Permit Fees as er section 1 1 :
Status of Permit / Inspection process
% of Fee for Refund
a) Complete Application and plans filed, but not reviewed. 75%
maximum
b) Application filed, plans reviewed. 50% maximum
c) Permit issued prior to any inspections and within 1 year of date
of permit issuance 50%.
d) permit revoked as per the Building Code Act by the CBO or if any
inspections are conducted. 0%
2. Se tic Fee Refund i
a) No refund once permit is issued.
b) Application processed, no inspection/review conducted/letter issued
-75% refund
c) Application processed, first inspection completed - 50% refund.
3 Submission Fee
Paper based permit submission fee (as per Section 8. 1) $100 (if paper
application is accompanied by PDF version of drawings) $200 (if
complete submission is paper based.)
4. Resubmission Fee (as per section 12. 1.3.)
$100
5. Old Permit Administration Fee (as per section 13.3)
$150 per inspection
4 (a) Annual maintenance fee for all open permits older than 5 years
from date of permit issuance. $150. 00/year will be invoiced. Non-
payment will result in the fee being added to owner's property taxes.
The annual maintenance fee only applies to permits issued after the
date of passing of this by-law.
6. Building without a Permit (as per section 13.4.)
A completion permit will be double the normal permit fees set out in
Schedule "A" of the by-law.
7. Alternative Solution
When there is a request for an alternative solution when applying for a
permit or change to a permit the complexity may require an outside
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person with specialized knowledge to perform a peer review, $500 plus
the cost of the peer review.
8. Premature Ins ection Fee as er section 13.5.
$150 per inspection
9. Additional/S ecial ins ection fee as er section 13.6.
$150 per inspection
10. Re istration of Orders issued under the Buildin Code Act
Registration on property title of Orders issued under the
Building Code Act, $150 plus the cost of Registration and Removal
11. File Drawin s
Request for copies of their own drawings and file documents $50 plus
the cost of copies per page.
12. Notes
a) No refund shall result in the retention by the Municipality of
McDougall of an amount of $150 or less.
b) No refund will be given when application or written request for
refund is not made within six (6) months of issuance of permit.
c) No refund of the "cost' portion of any permit will be made.
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Schedule "C" of By-law 2026-22
Code of Conduct for Building Officials
The Code of Conduct applies to the Chief Building Official and Inspectors
appointed under the Building Code Act in the exercise of a power or the
performance of a duty under the Building Code Act or the Building Code.
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to promote appropriate standards of
behavior and enforcement actions to ensure building officials apply
standards of honesty and integrity, and to prevent practices constituting an
abuse of power including unethical or illegal practices.
Building Officials undertake to:
a. Always act in the public interest, particularly with regard to the
safety of building works and structures.
b. Not to act where there may be or where there may reasonably
appear to be a conflict between their duties to their employer,
their profession, their peers and the public at large and their
personal interests.
c. Apply all relevant building by-laws, codes and standards
appropriately and without favour.
d. Perform their inspections and plan examination duties impartially
and in accordance with the highest professional standards.
e. At all times abide by the highest moral and ethical standards and
avoid any conduct which could bring or tend to bring Building
Officials to disrepute.
f. Comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Building
Code and other Acts or Laws, which regulate or govern Building
Officials or their functions.
g. Not to act beyond their personal level of competence or outside
their area of expertise.
h. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current
building practices, the building laws and Codes relevant to their
inspection and plan examination function.
i. Extend professional courtesy to all.
j. Adhere to the Municipality's Code of Conduct for its employees
with relevant employment standards and corporate policies.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct
The Ontario Building Code Act provides that the performance of Building Officials
will be measured against this Code of Conduct. The Municipal administration will
review any allegations brought forward that the Code of Conduct has been
breached. Disciplinary action arising from violations of this Code of Conduct is the
responsibility of the Municipal employer and will be based on the severity and
frequency of the violation in accordance with relevant employment standards and
corporate policies.
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