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CORPORATIONOFTHE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
BY-LAW NO. 11-2023
Being a by-law under the Ontario Building Code Act respecting construction, demolition,
change of use permits. and inspections.
WHEREAS Pursuant to the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, as amended the
Lieutenant-Governor in Council has established an Ontario Building Code ( 0 Reg.
332/12, as amended) which is in force throughout Ontario;
AND WHEREAS Section 7 ofthe Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, as amended
authorizes a municipal council to pass by-laws concerning the issuance of permits and
related matters:
AND WHEREAS Section 35 of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as
amended provides that the Act and the Ontario Building Code, as amended supersede all
Municipal By-laws respecting the construction or demolition of buildings;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(1 ) of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as
amended provides that the Council of each Municipality is responsible for the
enforcement of this Act in the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS Section 3(2) of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, C.23, as
amended provides that the Council of each Municipality shall appoint a Chief Building
Official and such inspectors as are necessary for the enforcement of this Act in the areas
in which the Municipality has jurisdiction;
AND WHEREAS all fees as per this By-law shall be in accordance with the Schedules
to the Municipality of Morris-Turn berry Consolidated Fee's & Charges By-law to
establish the rates, fees and charges for various services provided by the Municipality of
Morris-Turn berry, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE the Council ofThe Corporation of the Municipality ofMorris
Turnberry hereby enacts as follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
This By-Law may be cited as the " Building By-Law".
2. DEFINITIONS
2. 1. In this By-Law:
2. 1. 1 :'Act" means the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, S. 0. 1992, Chapter23, as
amended;
2. 1.2."Applicant" means the owner of any building or property who applies for a permit or
any person acting as the authorized agent of the owner to apply for a permit on the
owner's behalf:
2.1.3. "Architect" means a holder of a licence, a certificate of practice, or a temporary
licence under the Architects Act as defined in the Ontario Building Code as amended;
2.1.4:'As Constructed Plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the Ontario
Building Code;
2. 1.5. ·'Building" means a building as defined in Section I (1) of the Act;
2. 1.6.·'0ntario Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act;
2. 1. 7. "Chief Building Official" means the Chief Building Official or acting chief building
ofticial appointed by the by-law of The Corporation of the Municipality of Morris
Turn berry for the purposes of enforcement of the Act;
2.1.8:'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;
2.1 .9. "Corporation'' means The Corporation of the Municipality of Morris Turn berry;
2.1.1 0. "Demolish'' means to do anything in the removal of a building or and material part
thereof, and "demolition" has a corresponding meaning;
2.1. 11. ·'Electronic Submission" means the filing of an application for permit or alternative
solution. including all required forms, documents and drawings, submitted through
an electronic means approved by the Chief Building Official;
2.1.12. " Farm Building'' means a farm building as defined in Division. A Section 1.4.1 .2
of the regulations;
2.1 . 13. " Inspector'· means an inspector appointed by By-law for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Morris Turn berry for the purpose of enforcement of the Act;
2. 1.14. "Municipality'' means the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris Turn berry;
2.1.15. '·Occupancy Permit" means a permit authorizing occupancy of a building or part
of a building prior to its completion as set out in Division. C, Section 1.3.3 of the
regulations;
2.1 . 16. ·'Owner" means the registered owner of the land and includes a lessee, mortgagee
in possession and the person in charge of the property, acting as the authorized agent
of the owner:
2.1. 17. "Permit" means written permission or written authorization from the Chief
Bui lding Official to perform work regulated by this by-law and the Act, or to change
the use of a building or part of a building or parts thereof or, in the case of an
occupancy permit. to occupy a building or part of a building or parts thereof;
2.1. 18. "Prescribed Value" means the Applicant's estimated value of construction of a
proposed building including the total value of all work, services and materials in
respect of its construction and of all professional and related services, as reviewed by
the Chief Building Official and adjusted if deemed necessary by the Chief Building
Official to establish a reasonable value based on the facts before him or her.
2. 1. 19. "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined in Section 1( 1) ofthe Act;
2.1.20. "Professional engineer'· means a person who holds a license or a temporary license
under the Professional Engineer's Act, as defined in the Ontario Building Code as
amended;
2.1.21 . "Re-inspection" means any inspection of a construction stage made pursuant to a
previous inspection of the same construction stage;
2.1.22. ·'Sewage system., means a sewage system as defined in Section I ( I) of the Act";
2.2. Terms not defined in this bv-law shall have the meaning as described in the Act or the
Ontario Building Code.
3.
PERMITS
3.1. CLASSES OF PERMITS
Classes of permits required for construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy of a
partially complete building and conditional permits are set forth in Schedule "A"
appended to and forming part of this by-law.
3.2. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
To obtain a permit, an applicant shall file an application electronically or in writing on
forms prescribed by the Province of Ontario and available from the Chief Building
Official or from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website, www.mah.gov.on.ca, and
supply any other information relating to the application, as required by the Chief Building
Official.
Every application for a permit shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official.
3.3. CONSTRUCTION PERM ITS
Where an application is made for a Construction Permit under 8( I) of the Act the
applicant shall;
3.3.1. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
3.3.2.1nclude complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required by the Ontario Building Code and as prescribed in this By-law for the work
to be covered by the permit;
3.3.3.Provide a completed Commitment for General Review by Architect and Engineer
form where a building is required to be designated by an Architect or a Professional
Engineer as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code;
3.3.4.Provide a completed Energy Efficiency Design Summary form; and
3.3.5. Provide a completed Farm Data Sheet when appl icable where an application is made
for a Farm Building with livestock housing in the form provided by the Chief
Building Official.
3.4. DEMOLITION PERMITS
Where an application is made for a Demolition Permit under 8(1) of the Act the applicant
shall;
3.4. I. Use the provincial application form, "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish"; and
3.4.2.1nclude complete plans and specifications, documents and other information as
required by the Ontario Building Code and as prescribed in this By-law for the work
to be covered by the permit.
3.5. CONDlTIONA L PER MITS
3.5.1. Where an application is made for a Conditional Permit under 8(3) of the Act the
applicant shall;
a.
Use the provincial application form. ··Application for a Permit to Construct
or Demolish";
b.
Include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required by the Ontario Building Code and as prescribed in this By-law for
the work to be covered by the permit;
c.
Provide a completed Commitment for General Review by Architect and
Engineer form where a building is required to be designed by an Architect or
a Professional Engineer:
d.
State the reasons why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted;
e.
State the necessary approvals which must be obtained in respect of the
proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained:
f.
State the time in which plans, and specifications of the complete building
will be tiled with the Chief Building Official; and
g.
Be subject to the applicant entering into an agreement as provided for in
Section 8(3) of the Act.
3.5.2.The Chief Building Official (CBO) and or designate is delegated as being the
appointed officer for the Municipality and may exercise Municipal Council's powers
of authority under 8(3) of the Act.
3.6. CHANGE OF USE PERMlTS
Where an application is made for a Change of Use Permit under 1 0( I) of the Act the
applicant shall:
3.6.1. Use the provincial application form , "Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish";
3.6.2.Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed, by a descri ption that
will readily identify and locate the building;
3.6.3.1dentify and describe in detail the current and proposed occupancies of the building
or part ofthe building for which the application is made;
3.6.4.1nclude complete plans and specifications showing the current and proposed
occupancy of all parts of the building, and which contain sufficient information to
establish compliance with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, including:
floor plans, details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying required fire
resistance ratings and load bearing capacities;
3.6.5.State the name, address and telephone number of the owner; and
3.6.6.Be signed by the owner or their authorized agent who shall certify the truth of the
contents of the application.
3.7. PARTIAL PERMITS
A Partial Building Permit may be issued under Section 8(1) of the Act where;
3 .7. I. In order to expedite work, approval of a portion of the bui I ding or project is desired
prior to the issuance of a permit for the complete building or project and where the
construction authorized by the permit complies with the Act, Ontario Building Code,
and other applicable law;
3.7.2.The required information to issue the permit will be determined by and to the
satisfaction of the Chief Building Official;
3.7.3. When a Partial Permit is requested, the full building or project application is deemed
to be incomplete: and
3.7.4.A permit is issued for part of a building or project, such permit shall not be construed
to authorize construction beyond the plans for which approval was given nor that
approval will necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
3.8. OCCUPANCY PERM ITS
3.8. I.Buildings described in Division. C. sentence 1.3.3.1.(1) of the Ontario Building
Code:
An occupancy permit for buildings described in Division. C, sentence 1.3.3.1.(1)
of the Ontario Building Code, other than dwelling units, including additions and
renovations to those buildings, shall be issued where the Chief Building Official
has determined that the requirements for occupancy in Division. C, sentence
1.3.3. 1.(2) of the Ontario Building Code have been met and has authorized the
occupancy of the bui !ding or part thereof.
3.8.2. New residential buildings described in Division. C. article 1.3.3.2. of the Ontario
Building Code:
An occupancy permit for new residential buildings described in Division. C,
article 1.3.3.4. of the Ontario Building Code, [including detached, semidetached
and most town homes], shall be issued where the Chief Building Official has
determined that the requirements for occupancy in Division. C, sentence
1.3.3.4.(3) of the Ontario Building Code have been met and has authorized the
occupancy of the building or part thereof.
3.8.3
Buildings described in Division. C, article 1.3.3.5. of the Ontario Building Code:
An occupancy pem1it for buildings described in Division. C, article 1.3.3.5. of
the Ontario Building Code shall be issued where the Chief Building Official has
determined that the requirements for occupancy in Division. C, sentence
1.3.3.5.(3) of the Ontario Building Code have been met and has authorized the
occupancy of the bui I ding or part thereof.
4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4.1. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
4.I.I.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, change of use, etc. will conform with the Act, the Ontario Building Code
and applicable law.
4. 1.2.Each application shall. unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, be:
a. an electronic or paper submission which includes a complete set of plans.
documents and specifications as described by this By-law and Schedule "B"
attached to this By-law;
4.1 .3.An electronic submission is to be made in a Portable Document Format (PDF). Plans,
specifications, documents, and other infonnation are to be legible when printed to
scale. Drawings to be a minimum size of 11" x 17" and shall be complete, fully
dimensioned and to scale.
4. 1.4.PDF Submissions shall have layers unlocked to permit mark-ups and additional notes
by the Chief Building Official or designate.
4.1.5. Plans described in 4. 1.2(1) of this By-law shall be drawn to scale and legible.
Drawings shall be complete and ful ly dimensioned.
4. 1.6.Site Plan with detailed dimensions shall be referenced to an up to date survey, and
when required by the Chief Building Official to demonstrate compliance with the
Act. the Ontario Building Code, or other applicable law, a copy of the survey shall
be submitted to the Chief Building Official. Site Plan with detailed dimensions shall
show:
a. an electronic or paper submission which includes a complete set of plans,
documents and specifications as described by this By-law and Schedule "B"
attached to this By-law;
b. rights-of-way. easements, fire hydrants, fire access routes and municipal
services:
c.
lot size and the dimension of property lines and setbacks to any existing or
proposed buildings; and
d. existing and proposed fi nished ground levels.
4. 1. 7.A surveyor"s certificate, prepared by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor, when
required by the Chief Building Official, shall be submitted and approved prior to
commencement of the framing or above grade portion, and shall show the location
of the foundation or foundations on the lot. Elevations for the top of foundation(s)
may be required.
4.1.8.0n completion of the construction of a building, part of a building, or lot grading and
drainage the Chief Building Official may require a set of as constructed plans
including a plan of survey prepared and certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor
showing the location of the bui lding with a certificate of lot grading compliance.
4.1.9.Functional Servicing Report. Stormwater Management and other documentation as
may be required by the Chief Building Official to demonstrate compliance with the
Municipality of Morris Tumberry Municipal Servicing Standard.
4.2. AL TERNATlVE SOLUTIONS
4.2. 1. Where a proposed material. system or building design differs from the "acceptable
solution'· in Division B of the Ontario Building Code, then it is treated as an
.. alternative solution'·. The following information shall be provided to the Chief
Building Official in support of the alternative solution:
a.
a description of the proposed material, system or building design for which
an alternative solution is requested:
b. documentation that the alternative solution will achieve the level of
performance required by the appl icable acceptable solutions in Division B of
the Ontario Building Code in respect to the objectives and the functional
statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions in Ministry of
Municipal Affairs Supplementary Standard SA-l , as stipulated in Division.
A, 1.2. I . I ( I )(b);
c.
documentation described in Division. C, 2.1.1.1. and such other information
or documentation as may be required by the ChiefBuilding Official; and
d. each application for consideration of an alternative solution shall be
accompanied by a fee as stipulated in the Municipality's Fees and Charges
By-law.
4.3. REVISIONS TO PERMIT
4.3. I. Where there is material or system change during construction and/or to the plans,
specifications. documents, or other information on the basis of which a permit was
issued. the owner or authorized agent is required under Section 8( 12) of the Act to
notify the Chief Building Official and shall submit the following:
a. use the prescribed form; and
b. revised plans and specifications illustrating the changes, including all
supporting documentation as may be requested by the Chief Building
Official.
4.4. DISCRETION OF CH IEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
4.4.1 . The Chief Building Official may waive the requirements of Part 4 of this By-law or
Schedule ·'B" attached to this By-law with respect to any particular applications.
Where the Chief Building Official exercises his/her discretion as set out in this
section. the requirements of this By-law are deemed to be modified accordingly.
4.5. SEWAGE SYSTEM PERM ITS
4.5.1.For every application for a sewage permit that is submitted to the Chief Building
OfficiaL the applicant shall:
a.
use the provincial application form , ·'Application for a Permit to Construct or
Demolish;
b.
include complete plans and specifications, documents and other information
as required by Division. C Section 1.3.1.3 (5) of the Ontario Building Code
and as described in this by-law for the work to be covered by the permit.
c.
include a site evaluation which shall include all of the following items, unless
otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official:
a. the date the evaluation was completed;
b.
name. address. telephone number and signature of the person who
prepared the evaluation; and
c.
a scaled map of the site showing:
1.
the legal description, lot size, property dimensions, existing
rights of way, easements, or municipal I utility corridors;
ii. the location of items I isted in Division B Tables 8.2.1.5. and
8.2.1.6.
111.
the location of the proposed sewage system;
1v. the location of any unsuitable, disturbed, or compacted
areas;
v. proposed access routes for system maintenance;
vi. depth to bedrock;
v11.
depth to zones of soil saturation;
v111.
soil properties, including soil permeability, and (vii) soil
conditions, including the potential for flooding.
5. PAYMENT OF FEES
Fees for a required permit shall be as set out in the Municipalities Fees and Charges By-
law and are due and payable upon submission of an application for a permit.
Where application is made for a conditional perm it, fees shall be paid for the complete
project.
Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a construction or demolition
perm it issued under subsection 8( I) of the Act or a conditional permit issued under
subsection 8(3) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean the total floor
space of all storeys above grade (or below grade for an underground home) measured as
the horizontal area between the exterior walls of the building.
Where fees payable in respect of an application for a change of use permit issued under
subsection I 0( I) of the Act are based on a floor area, floor area shall mean the total floor
space of all storeys subject to the change of use.
The Chief Building Official may, where a proposed building does not adhere to any of
the above or where there is dispute, calculate the estimated value at his/her discretion.
6. REFUNDS
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 applicant, if any, in
accordance with the Schedule below:
STATUS OF APPLICATION
Application filed. No processing or
Review of plans processed
Application filed. Plans reviewed and
Permit Issued
Addi tional deduction for each field
Inspection performed
PERCENTAG E OF FEE ELIGIBLE
FOR REFUND
90%
50%
10%
Permits issued valued at $100.00 or less
0%
No refund shall be given unless a written request has been made by the owner or
authorized agent, along with the written consent of the owner, and unless the permit is
returned to the Chief Building Official for cancellation.
No refund shall be made where the Chief Building Official has revoked a permit under
Subsection 8 ( I 0) of the Act.
Where the holder of a permit has commenced construction and for any reason the project
is abandoned, no refund shall be made. the existing construction shal l be removed or
demo I ished, the construction site shall be returned to a safe and cleared condition and the
Permit shall be cancelled.
7. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Division. C Sentence 1.3.5. 1 (2) of the Ontario Building Code requires that notification to
the Chief Building Official be given at key stages of construction and requires that the
Municipality undertake inspections at these stages of construction. A person to whom a
permit is issued will be required to give notice of the readiness for inspection to the Chief
Building Official or Registered Code Agency. Municipalities will be required to
undertake on-site inspections of construction at each of these stages. Municipalities may
pass a by-law under clause 7( I)( e) of the Act prescribing additional notification stages.
8. TIME FRAME FOR MANDATORY INSPECTION AFTER NOTICE IS
GIVEN
Under Division. C Sentence 1.3.5.3. (1) of the Ontario Building Code. after a mandatory
inspection notice has been given. an inspector or a Registered Code Agency, shall
undertake a site inspection not later than two days after the notice is given to which the
notice relates. In the case of site inspections of sewage systems, the Ontario Building
Code Division. C Sentence 1.3.5.3 (2) requires the Municipality to undertake an
inspection no later than fi ve days to which the notice relates.
The time periods exclude Saturdays, holidays and all other days when the offices of the
principal authority are not open for the transactions of business with the public. The time
period of the inspection notice shall begin on the day following the day notice was given.
9. PERMIT REVOCATION, DEFERRAL OF REVOCATION AND TRANSFER
9. 1. Revocation of Permit:
9.1. 1. Prior to revoking a Perm it under Section 8 ( I 0) (b) or (c) of the Act, the Chief Official
shall give written notice of intention to revoke to the permit holder at the last known
address and, if on the expiration of thirty days from the date of such notice the ground
for revocation continues to exist, subject to Subsection (2), the permit shall be
revoked without further notice and all submitted plans and other information may be
disposed of or, at the request of the perm it holder, returned as directed.
a.
Notification under Subsection (I) (a) shall be served either personally or by
registered mail. Where notification is by registered mail, it shall be deemed
to have been served on the third business day after the date of mailing.
9.2. Deferral of revocation:
9.2.l.On receipt of a notice of intention to revoke a Permit, a permit holder may request in
writing within thirty days from the date thereof, the Chief Building Official to defer
the revocation of such Perm it.
9.2.2.A request for deferral shall set out the reasons why the Permit should not be revoked
and the date by which the work will be commenced or resumed.
9.2.3 . Having considered the circumstances of the request and having determined that there
have been no changes to the Ontario Building Code and any other applicable law
which would have prevented the issuance of the original Permit, the Chief Building
Official may a llow a deferral to a prescribed date and shall notify the permit holder.
9.3. Transfer of Permit
9.3.l.Permits are transferable only upon the new owner completing a Permit application
form pursuant to the requirements of Section 4.
9.3.2.0nly an Administration fee as set out in the Municipality's Fees and Charges By-law
shall be payable on a transfer by the new owner who shall thenceforth be the permit
holder for the purpose of the Act and the Ontario Building Code.
9.3.3.AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
The Chief Building Official may require that a set of plans of a building or any class of
buildings as constructed be filed with the Chief Building Official on completion of
construction under such conditions as may be prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.
10. PENALTY
Under clause 36 (a) (b) (c) of the Act, contravention of a by-law passed under the Act
constitutes an offence. Convictions of an offence may be subject to penalties under
sections 36 (3)-(5) of the Act.
11. CODE OF CONDUCT
A code of conduct is appl icable to the Chief Building Official and Inspectors in
accordance with 7. 1-( I) of the Act.
A complaint as such shall be in writing, detailing the concerns and addressed to the Chief
Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Morris Tum berry in accordance with the
Municipality of Morris Turn berry employee guidel ines.
12. REGISTERED CODE AGENCY
If the Municipality directly appoints a registered code agency under Section 4.1 of the
Act. an agreement must be completed.
The agreement with the registered code agency authorizes the agency to perform
functions specified in the agreement. The agreements shall be in writing and as outlined
in the Ontario Building Code.
13. CONSTRUCTION FENCES
The person to whom a permit is issued in respect of construction or demolition which
will take place at an urban construction site shall erect or cause to be erected and
maintained. a fence enclosing the urban construction site in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law.
Where there is fencing on or adjoining an urban construction site erected prior to the
application for building or demolition permit in respect of that site, such fencing shall be
deemed to be in compliance with this By-Law provided it is extended along the perimeter
of the urban construction site as determined by the Chief Building Official and the
extended fencing is erected in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.-( I) and Section 8.-(2), of the Act, to the
contrary, the requirements of this By-law do not apply where a permit has been issued
prior to the passing of this By-law.
The height of every fence shall be minimum of 1.2 metres and a maximum of 1.8
metres. to be measured from the highest adjacent ground.
The Chief Building Official is authorized to grant an exemption from the requirement in
this subsection to erect a fence if the Chief Building Official is satisfied that conditions at
a site would not present a particular hazard to the public.
14. VALIDITY
Should any clause or provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this By-law as a whole
or any part thereof. other than the part so declared to be invalid.
15. REPEAL OF BY-LAWS
By-law# 120-20 17 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Read a FIRST and SECOND time this 21 Sl day of February 2023
Read a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 21" d.
THE CORPORATION OF TH E MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS TURN BERRY
BY-LAW # 11-2023
SCHEDULE "A"
1. CLASSES OF PERMITS
I. Building Permit
To be for the purpose of allowing the construction of a building as defined in the Ontario
Bui lding Code Act. 1992.
2.
Demolition Permit
Class ·'A., for the demolition of all or part of a building which building is less than 600
square metres and does not exceed three (3) storeys in building height.
Class " B" for the demolition of a building or part thereof which demolition is required to
be designed and reviewed by a Professional Engineer.
3.
Conditional Permit
Pertains to construction only and may be issued only in accordance with Section 8. (3) of
the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992.
4.
Designated Structure Permit
To be for the purpose of constructing a designated structure as defined in the Ontario
Building Code.
5.
Transfer Permit
To be issued to a new owner where ownership changes occur during or prior to the
closing of any Permit previously issued.
6.
Provisional Occupancy Permit
To allow occupancy of an unfinished building in accordance with the Ontario Building
Code.
7.
Change of Use Permit
To comply with the requirements of Part 10 ofthe Ontario Building Code.
8.
Reapplication
To allow a Permit to be reinstated, where required.
TH E CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS TURNBERRY
BY-LAW # 11-2023
SCHEDULE "B"
SCHEDULE OF DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF USE
PERMITS
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, an electronic or paper
submission containing drawings. specifications, and documents or one set of drawings,
specifications and documents is required to be submitted for the various types of Building
Permit Applications listed to be considered a complete application pursuant to Section
7(1)(b) ofthe Act. Depending upon the nature. scope and scale of a project other
additional supporting drawings. specifications and documents may be required to
demonstrate compliance with the Ontario Building Code at the discretion of the Chief
Building Official.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Where applicable the following supporting documentation shall accompany applications
for a permit unless otherwise waived by the Chief Building Official:
I.
Approval from the Municipality for the use. design and construction of a private
sewage system and plumbing system.
2.
Approval by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the use,
design and construction of a private sewage disposal and water supply systems.
3.
Driveway access permit approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
4.
Approved Nutrient Management Plan and/or Strategy.
5.
Confirmation of compliance with Minimum Distance Separation I or 2.
6.
Real property report (survey plan) prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
7.
Where a building is required to be reviewed by a Professional Engineer [Division.
C. 1.2.2. of the Ontario Building Code], provide a completed Commitment to
General Reviews by Architect and Engineers form.
8.
Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form (EEDS)
9.
Heat loss I heat gain calculations and furnace make/model and duct design layout
I 0.
Geotechnical investigation report
I I.
Such other approvals as required to demonstrate compliance with Applicable Law.
12.
Engineered lot grading and drainage plan.
13.
Engineered Storm Water Management Plan
14.
Conformance to the Municipality of Morris Turn berry Municipal Development and
Servicing Guidelines
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
MORRIS TURN BERRY
BY-LAW # 11-2023
SCHEDULE "C"
REQUIRED DRAWINGS BY TYPICAL PROJECT TYPE
I.
Demolition (Full or Partial)
a.
Description of the structural design characteristics of the building and method
of demolition prepared by a Professional Engineer where deemed necessary by
the Chief Building Official. Division. C, 1.3.1.1.
2.
Residential Deck or Porch
a. Site Plan with detailed dimensions
b.
Foundation Plan
c.
Floor Plan (framing)
d.
Cross-section and detai I of guards
e.
Lot grading. drainage, and servicing plan, where applicable
3.
Residential Accessory Building
a.
Site Plan with detailed dimensions
b.
Foundation Plan
c.
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d.
Roof Framing Plan
e.
Elevation(s)
f.
Building section
g. Lot grading, drainage. and servicing plan, where applicable
4.
Residential Addition and Renovation
a.
Site Plan with detailed dimensions
b.
Foundation Plan
c.
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d. Roof Framing Plan
e.
Elevation(s)
f.
Building section
g.
Lot grading, drainage. and servicing plan. where applicable
5.
New Residential Detached or Semi-Detached House
a. Site Plan with detailed dimensions
b.
Foundation Plan
c.
Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
d.
Roof Framing Plan
e.
Elevation(s)
f.
Building section
g. Lot grading. drainage, and servicing plan. where applicable
6.
New Residential Townhouse, Tri-plex or Four-plex
a.
Approved Site Plan with detailed dimensions (agreement and drawings)
b. Approved lot grading, drainage, and servicing plan
c.
Foundation Plan
d. Floor Plan (one per floor & including framing)
e.
Roof Framing Plan
f.
Elevation(s)
g.
Building section(s)
7.
New Residential Apartment Building
a. Approved Site Plan with detailed dimensions (agreement and drawings)
b.
Approved lot grading, drainage. and servicing plan
c.
Site Plan with detailed dimensions
d.
Foundation Plan
e. Floor Plan (one per floor)
f.
Floor and Roof structural plans
g.
Elevation(s)
h.
Bui I ding section(s)
1.
Window & door I hardware schedules, where applicable
J.
Room finish schedules. where applicable
k.
Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HVAC)
I.
Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system)
m. Sprinkler drawings. where applicable
n. Standpipe drawings. where applicable
8.
New Non-Residential Building or Addition (Part 3 or 9)
a.
Approved Site Plan with detailed dimensions (agreement and drawings), where
applicable
b.
Approved lot grading. drainage, and servicing plan, where applicable
c.
Site Plan with detailed dimensions
d.
Foundation Plan
e.
Floor Plan (one per fl oor)
f.
Floor and Roof structural plans
g.
Elevation(s)
h.
Building section(s)
1.
Window & door i hardware schedules, where applicable
J.
Room finish schedules. where applicable
k.
Wall sections andior details. where applicable
I.
Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HV A C). where applicable
m. Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system). where applicable
n.
Sprinkler drawings, where applicable
o.
Standpipe drawings, where applicable
9.
Non-Residential Renovation (Part 3 or 9)
a.
Site Plan with detailed dimensions
b.
Floor Plan (one per floor)
c.
Floor and Roof structural plans, where applicable
d.
Elevation(s) if exterior work is proposed
e.
Building section(s). where applicable
f.
Window & door I hardware schedules. where applicable
g.
Room fini sh schedules, where applicable
h.
Wall sections andior details, where applicable
1.
Mechanical drawings (plumbing and HV A C), where applicable
J.
Electrical drawings (lighting and fire alarm system). where applicable
I 0.
Designated Structures
The following plans prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer or Architect:
a.
Approved lot grading, drainage. and servicing plan, where applicable
b.
Site Plan with detailed dimensions
c.
Foundation Plan, where applicable
d.
Floor Plan (one per floor), where applicable
e.
Floor and Roof structural plans. where applicable
f.
Elevation(s). where applicable
g.
Sections and/or details. where applicable
ORA WI G COMPLETENESS
Unless otherwise specified by the Chief Building Official, plans or working drawings
showing and detailing the following information shall accompany all building permit
applications. Depending upon the nature, scope and scale of a project other additional
information may be required to demonstrate Ontario Building Code compliance at the
discretion of the Chief Building Official.
I.
The Site Plan drawing with detailed dimensions shall show:
a.
Property boundaries and dimensions.
b. The location. use, height, and dimensions of any existing and proposed
bui lding(s) including, but not limited to front, side, and rear yard dimensions
and relationships to adjoining property lines, condom inium corporation lines
and buildings. common element lines. where applicable.
c.
Relation of buildings and finished grade to existing elevations and storm water
drainage control plan on site. where applicable, and
d. All existing and proposed parking layouts. retaining walls, swimming pools.
accessory buildings and any other such physical additions necessary to the site.
2.
The lot grading, drainage and servicing plan(s) shall show:
a.
The property lines, bui lding location, sidewalks, driveways, curb cuts, swales,
all uti! ity services. and new/existing service connections;
b.
Existing and proposed spot elevations for this project and adjacent properties.
slopes of driveways. sidewalks and swales, direction of drainage flow; and
c.
Location of storm water catchment area, catch basins, below grade and above
grade utilities and connections into services at property line.
3.
The architectural drawings shall show:
a.
Ontario Building Code matrix, where applicable;
b. Foundation plan and grade details; and
c.
Each floor plan with exact dimensions of the layout of all proposed areas and
identify each with room names;
d. All wall thickness and type of construction, window and door openings and
schedules, elevator, sections and details of all walls, stairs and exits, fire walls,
fire separations, shaft and duct openings and other related pertinent
information;
e.
Building elevations, cross sections and wall sections showing all floor to fl oor
heights, materials and thickness. etc.; and
f.
Specifications where applicable.
4.
The structural drawings shall show:
a.
Al l foundation, floor, roof, and wall structural elements indicating sizes, shapes
and proper locations, and all dead and live design loads and conditions of
loading.
b.
All reinforced concrete work indicating thickness and strength of concrete, size
spacing minimum cover and type of reinforcing steel.
c.
All lintel, column and beam locations and their size.
d.
Engineered roof and floor truss designs, where applicable; and
e.
Specifications, where applicable.
5.
The mechanical and electrical drawings shall show:
a.
Mechanical drawings are to show the plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning including legends and schedules for compliance with the Ontario
Building Code. For Part 9 buildings, this information can be shown on the
same plan as the architectural.
b.
Electrical drawings are to show lighting, emergency lighting, exit signs, fire
alarm systems and their legends and schedules for compliance with the Ontario
Building Code. For Part 9 buildings. this information can be shown on the
same plan as the architectural.
c. The location of all fire protection equipment such as early warning, detection
and suppression systems; and
d. Specifications, where applicable.