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Building permits — Pelham, Ontario: Building By-law No. 3941 (2017)

In the Town of Pelham, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 3941 (2017), verified 2026-09-21. Permit required for: Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy permits as set out in Schedule 'B'. Permit fees: As set out in Schedule 'A'; rates per m²/ft² and fixed fees. Administered by: Chief Building Official and inspectors.

Building By-law No. 3941 (2017) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition, change of use, and occupancy permits as set out in Schedule 'B'.	construction, demolition, change of use and occupancy
fee basis	As set out in Schedule 'A'; rates per m²/ft² and fixed fees.	s. 12.1; Schedule 'A'
authority	Chief Building Official and inspectors	s. 3.1; s. 16.5

scout note

Town of Pelham by-law providing for the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and establishing building permit and service fees, under s.3 and s.7 of the Building Code Act, 1992.