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The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
By-law Number 18-24
Being a by-law for the administration and enforcement of the building code act
respecting construction, demolition, change of use permits and field inspections.
Whereas Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended,
authorizes municipal council to pass by-laws respecting construction, demolition and
change of use permits, inspections and other related matters;
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog desires to
repeal By-law 45-18 and to enact a new building by-law for the issuance of permits
and related matters, including the establishment of a fee schedule;
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog
Enacts as follows:
1.
Title
1 .1
This By-law may be cited as the Building By-law
2.
Definitions
2.1
In this By-law
a. "Act" means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, chapter 23, as
amended from time to time, and any successor thereto;
b. -"Alternative Solutions" means a substitute for an 'acceptable solution'
as defined in the Building Code.
c. "As Constructed Plans" means as constructed plans as defined in the
Building Code;
d. "Applicable Law" as defined in the Building Code;
e. "Applicant" means a person or corporate entity who applies for a
permit and includes any agent authorized by an owner to apply for a
permit on the owner's behalf;
f.
"Area of Work" means the gross building area (not including an
unfinished basement);
g. "Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice, or a
temporary license under the Architect's Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter
A.26 as defined in the Building Code;
h. "Basement" means one or more storeys of a building located below
the first storey, as defined by the Building Code and includes a partial
basement.
i.
"Building" means a building as defined in Section 1 (1) of the Act;
j.
"Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the
Act;
k. "Chief Building Official (CBO)" means the person appointed by the
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Council as the "Chief Building Official" for the purpose of enforcement
of the Building Code and the Building Code Act;
I.
"Conditional Permit" means a permit issued under subsection 8(3) of
the Act;
m. "Construction Value" means the value prescribed or accepted by the
CBO to represent the total value of all work, services and material
associated with the construction for which a permit is applied;
n. "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the Township of
Scugog;
o. "Deficient Permit" means a permit where:
i.
an inspection notice or order has been issued by an inspector
or,
ii.
where an inspection required under the Building Code or this
By-law has not been arranged for by the permit holder
p. "Development Charge" means a charge imposed pursuant to the
Development Charges Act, 1997 or a successor statute;
q. "Foundation only permit" means the placement of a foundation for the
relocation of a structure to a parcel or installation or replacement of
foundation of an existing structure.
r.
"Holiday" means days when the offices of the Township are not open
for transaction of business with the public;
s. "Inspector" means an inspector listed in the Building Appointment By-
law;
t.
"Lot Grading Security" means a refundable fee deposited with the
Township to indemnify the Township against possible damage to
property and incompletion of road entrances, lot grading, sodding,
seeding, servicing, retaining walls, and plans, specifications or
documents and any other information on the basis of which a permit
was issued;
u. "Owner" means the registered owner of the land upon which is
located, or will be located, the building or part thereof for which an
application for a permit is, or has been made;
v. "Partial Permit" means a permit issued by the CBO to construct part of
a building;
w. "Permit" means permission or authorization given, in writing, by the
CBO,
i.
to perform work regulated by the Act or the Building Code or
both, or
ii.
to change the use of a building or part of a building as
regulated by the Act or the Building Code or both, or
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iii.
to occupy a building or a part thereof;
x. "Permit Holder" means the land owner to whom the permit was issued
or where a permit has been transferred by the CBO, the new owner to
whom the permit has been transferred;
y. "Professional Engineer" means a person who holds a licence or a
temporary licence under the Professional Engineers Act, R.S.O. 1990,
chapter P.28;
z. "Registered Code Agency," means a person or an entity that has the
qualifications and meets the requirements set out in the Act;
aa. "Revised Submission" means additional information filed with the CBO
which depicts one or more changes to the proposed design of a
building for which a permit application has been submitted; or the as-
constructed design of a building or part of a building for which a permit
has already been issued, and for which CBO approval is required;
bb. "Road Entrance Permit" means a permit for any changes to a property
entrance, which includes newly created, modified, movement or
reclassification of existing entrance.
cc. "Survey" means a legal land survey of the property record prepared by
an Ontario Land Surveyor (O.L.S.);
dd. "Township" means The Corporation of the Township of Scugog; and
ee. "Zoning Certificate" means approval granted by the Planning section
of the Township for the proposed construction prior to building permit
application.
2.2
Any word or term not defined in this By-law shall have the meaning
ascribed to it in the Building Code Act or the Building Code.
3.
Classes of Permits
Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition, change of
use and occupancy of buildings and permit fees shall be as set out in
Schedule A to this By-law.
4.
Requirements for Filing Permit Applications
General Requirements:
4.1
Every permit application must meet the requirements of this section
and shall:
4.1.1
be made by application;
4.1 .2
be made in writing to the CBO on forms prescribed by the
Province of Ontario or when no form is prescribed, on a
form prescribed by the CBO; and
4.1 .3
be accompanied by the required fees calculated in
accordance with Schedule A.
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4.2
To be considered a complete application, every permit application
shall be accompanied by the approval documents issued by the
agencies responsible for the applicable laws listed in the Building
Code, where those agencies issued approval documents and the
law applies to the construction or demolition being proposed.
4.3
An application for a permit may be refused by the CBO where it is
not deemed to be a complete application in accordance with the
Building Code.
4.4
The CBO may accept an application for permit that is not deemed
a complete application where, the applicant acknowledges in
writing, that the application is incomplete and waives the time
period prescribed in the Building Code within which a permit must
be issued or refused.
4.5
The CBO may, as deemed appropriate, provide prescribed forms
in an electronic format and may allow for the electronic submission
of completed permit application forms.
4.6
Notwithstanding subsection 4.5, completed forms generated
electronically shall be accepted for processing subject to the
endorsement by the applicant, applicable fees are paid and the
application is deemed to be a complete application.
Building Permits
4. 7
Every application for a building permit under Section 8(1) of the Act
shall
4. 7 .1
identify and describe in detail the work to be done and the existing
and proposed use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof,
and, for which the application for a permit is made;
4.7.2 be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents and other
information prescribed in Schedule B to this By-law; and
4.7.3 be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in accordance
with Schedule A to this By-law
Foundation Only permits.
4.8
In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.7, every application
for a foundation only permit shall:
4.8.1
be used for purposes of lifting an existing structure to build
a new foundation or repair an existing foundation. This
includes moving a structure to a new location.
4.8.2
be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents,
forms, and other information covering that part of the work
for which application for a foundation only permit is made,
together with such information pertaining to the remainder
of the work as may be required by the CBO; and
4.8.3
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in
accordance with Schedule A to this By-law;
Demolition Permits
4.9
Every application for a demolition Permit under Section 8(1) of the
Act shall,
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4.9.1
identify and describe in detail the work to be done, and the
existing use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof,
for which the application for a permit is made, and the
proposed use and occupancy of that part of the building, if
any, that will remain upon completion of the demolition;
4.9.2
be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents
and other information prescribed in Section 5 and
Schedule B to this By-law;
4.9.3
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in
accordance with Schedule A to this By-law; and
4.9.4
be accompanied by confirmation that arrangements have
been made with the authorities having jurisdiction for the
disconnection of all existing water, sewer, septic, gas,
electric, telephone and other utilities.
Partial Permits
4.10
In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.7, every application
for a partial permit shall:
4.10.1
require a permit application for the entire project;
4.10.2
be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents,
forms, and other information covering that part of the work
for which application for a partial permit is made, together
with such information pertaining to the remainder of the
work as may be required by the CBO; and
4.1 0.3
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in
accordance with Schedule A to this By-law;
4.11
The CBO may issue a partial permit when it is appropriate to
expedite substantial construction before a permit for the entire
building is available and where the relevant provisions of this By-
law and the Act are met.
4.11.1
When determining whether to issue a partial permit, the
CBO shall have regard for the likelihood of subsequent
approvals being available in a timely fashion such that a
project is not interrupted and exposed to potential damage
from the elements while awaiting subsequent approvals.
4.12
The CBO shall not, by reason of the issuance of a partial permit
pursuant to this By-law, be under any obligation to grant any
additional permits.
Conditional Building Permits
4.13
Every application for a conditional building permit under Section
8(3) of the Act shall:
4.13.1
comply with the requirements set out in subsection 4(7) of
this By-law; and
4.13.2 be accompanied by:
4.13.2.1
a written statement from the applicant explaining
why the applicant believes that unreasonable
delays in construction would occur if a
conditional building permit is not issued;
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4.13.2.2 a written acknowledgement from the applicant of
the necessary approvals which must be obtained
in respect of the proposed construction and the
time period in which such approvals shall be
obtained by the applicant;
4.13.2.3 a written agreement, 'in a form provided by the
CBO, executed by the applicant, the owner and
such other necessary persons the CBO
determines for the purposes set out in
subsection 8(3)(c) of the Act; and
4.13.2.4 be accompanied by the appropriate fees in
accordance with Schedule A to this By-law.
4.14
The CBO is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the
Township the written agreement referred to in Subsection
4(12)(2)(3) of this By-law as part of the conditional building permit
application.
Change of Use Permits
4.15
Every application for a change of use permit under Section 10(1) of
the Act shall,
4.15.1
identify and describe in detail the existing and proposed
use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for
which the application for a permit is made;
4.15.2
be accompanied by 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 Building Code, including,
but not necessarily limited to, floor plans and details of
wall, ceiling and roof assemblies identifying existing fire
resistance ratings and load bearing capacities;
4.15.3
be accompanied by the appropriate fee calculated in
accordance with Schedule A to this By-law; and
4.15.4
be accompanied by the completed documents
prescribed in Schedule B to this By-Law.
Site Service Permits
4.16 Every application for a permit for site servicing shall:
4.16.1
be accompanied by the plans, specifications,
documents, forms and other information prescribed in
Section 5 and Schedule B of this By-law.
Sign Permits
4.17
Every application for a permit for signs shall:
4.17.1
be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents,
forms and other information prescribed in Section 5, and
to Schedules A and B of this By-law.
Lot Grading and Drainage Plan Exemption
4.18
Where an application to construct a residential dwelling type,
as listed in 4.7, relates to a property with an area greater than
0.4 hectare (1 Acre), the requirement to submit a Lot Grading
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and Drainage Plan prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor may
be waived by the CBO provided the dwelling is located such
that the minimum setbacks are equal to five times the required
setback, as regulated by the applicable zoning by-law, save
and except an exterior/flankage side yard is a minimum two
times the required setback. Further, where the above factors
result in a setback requirement greater than 30m, this will be
deemed sufficient.
Temporary Use Dwellings
4.19
Temporary dwellings or trailers used during construction of a new
dwelling shall be permitted for the duration of construction or up
to 9 months from the date of issuance of a building permit if all
conditions below have been met:
4.19.1 Any trailer being used as a temporary dwelling shall have
an approved sewage pump contract from a licensed
sewage hauler and shall cease being used as a dwelling
30 days after occupancy has been granted for the new
dwelling.
4.19.2 Any existing dwelling being proposed to be used during
construction of a new dwelling shall have an issued
building permit for demolition and, the existing dwelling
shall be removed no late than 30 days after occupancy has
been granted for the new dwelling.
4.19.3 All sites requesting to have a temporary use dwelling are
subject to the discretion of the Chief Building Official as it
relates to lot size.
5.
Requirements For Plans and Specifications
5.1
As part of the application for a permit and in addition to the
requirements of Section 4 of this By-law, every applicant shall
submit to the CBO the following:
5.1.1
sufficient plans, specifications, documents, forms and
such other information as outlined by Schedule 'B' and
as may otherwise be deemed necessary by the CBO to
determine whether the proposed construction,
demolition or change of use conforms to the Act, the
Building Code, and any other applicable law;
5.1.2
where a site plan is required to satisfy Subsection
5(1 )(1 ), it shall be approved by Township Planning staff
and shall reference a current plan of survey certified by
a registered Ontario Land Surveyor or professional
engineer and shall include:
5.1.2.1
lot size and dimensions of the property;
5.1 .2.2
setbacks from existing and proposed buildings
to property boundaries, including to any body
of water and to each other;
5.1.2.3
existing and proposed finished ground levels
or grades;
5.1.2.4
existing rights of way, easements, utilities
(including proximity to nearest electrical power
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lines, above and below ground) and all other
building site services;
5.1.2.5
location of any existing or proposed private
sewage system (septic tank), private well(s)
and/or water/sewer services, if applicable;
5.1.2.6
a copy of a current plan of survey, unless the
CBO waives this requirement.
5.1 .2.7
an approved road entrance permit number
issued by the authority having jurisdiction.
See schedule B.
5.2
Plans, specifications and other documents submitted by an
applicant shall:
5.2.1
be fully coordinated among design disciplines and
intended for construction, demolition or change of use;
5.2.2
be fully dimensioned and drawn to a suitable scale that
clearly depicts the proposed construction, demolition or
change of use;
5.2.3
be submitted electronically through the Township Portal
or on paper or other suitable durable material; and
5.2.4
contain information and text that is clear and legible.
5.3
Unless otherwise deemed necessary by the CBO, every
application shall be accompanied by two sets of plans,
specifications, forms, documents and other information required
to facilitate the administration and enforcement of the Building
Code. An additional set of plans is required for all non-residential
permit applications.
5.4
Unless otherwise deemed necessary by the CBO, every
application shall be accompanied by two sets of plans,
specifications, forms, documents and other information required
to facilitate the administration and enforcement of the Building
Code. An additional set of plans is required for all non-residential
permit applications.
5.5
On completion of the construction of a building, the CBO may
require the applicant to submit a set of as constructed plans,
including a plan of survey showing the location of the building.
5.6
Plans and specifications submitted in accordance with this By-law
or otherwise required by the Act become the property of the
Corporation of the Township of Scugog and will be disposed of or
retained in accordance with relevant legislation .
6.
Authorization of Alternative Solutions
6.1
Where approval for an alternative solution under the Building
Code is proposed in either the application for a permit, or in a
material change to a plan, specification, document or other
information on the basis of which a permit was issued, the
Applicant shall submit:
6.1.1
an application on a form prescribed by the CBO;
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6.1.2
supporting documentation demonstrating that the
proposed alternative solution will provide the level of
performance required by the Building Code; and
6.1.3
payment of the required fee prescribed by Schedule A.
6.2
The CBO or Registered Code Agency may accept or reject any
proposed alternative solutions and/or may impose conditions or
limitation on their use.
6.3
Alternative solutions which are accepted under this section shall
be applicable only to the location as described in the application,
and are not transferable to any other building permit.
7.
Abandoned Permit Applications
7.1
Any application for a Permit shall be deemed to have been
abandoned by the Applicant where:
7.1.1
the application is incomplete according to Section 4 of
this By-law and remains incomplete for six months after
it was submitted;
7.1.2
six months have elapsed after the Applicant was notified
in writing, that the proposed building, construction,
demolition or change of use will not comply with the Act
or the Building Code, or will contravene any other
applicable law; or
7.1.3
the application is substantially complete, and six months
have elapsed from the date upon which the Applicant
was notified that a Permit was available to be issued.
7.2
The Applicant may renew the Permit within thirty (30) days upon
payment of the fee set out in Schedule A to this By-Law. Upon
payment of the fee, the time provisions of Subsection 7.1 will
restart.
7.3
Where an application is deemed abandoned, all submitted plans,
specifications and documents shall be disposed of, or upon
written request from the Applicant, returned to the Applicant.
8.
Revision to Permits
Should a Permit Holder wish to make any material change to any plan,
specification, document or other information on the basis of which the
Permit was issued, the Permit Holder shall file revisions to the existing
application for a revision to the Permit which describes the material
changes, and shall pay the fee set out in Schedule A to this By-Law.
9.
Transfer of Permit
9.1
Permits may not be transferred without a copy of ownership or
land title and the approval of the CBO.
9.2
To transfer a permit, the new owner shall complete and submit an
application form in accordance with the requirements of Section 4
of this By-law and pay the required fee as prescribed by Schedule
"A" to this By-law.
9.3
Upon the transfer of the permit, the new Owner shall be deemed
the new Permit Holder for the purpose of this By-law, the Act and
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the Building Code.
9.4
Where the new permit holder is a registered builder, as defined in
the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, their registration and
number identification are to be provided.
10.
Revocation of Permits
10.1
Prior to revoking a Permit, the CBO shall give written notice of an
intention to revoke the Permit to the Permit Holder at the Permit
Holder's address shown on the application or to such other
address as the Permit Holder has provided to the Township for
that purpose.
10.2
The CBO may defer revocation of the Permit upon receiving a
written request from the Permit Holder and payment of the fee set
out in Schedule A to this By-Law.
10.3
Following issuance of the notice described in subsection 10.1 of
this By-law, the Permit may be revoked immediately or after a six
(6) month period prescribed by the CBO and all submitted plans,
specifications, documents and other information may be disposed
of within six (6) months, unless a written request from the Permit
Holder is made prior to expiry.
10.4
Notice under subsection 10.1 of this By-law shall be given either
personally or by registered mail, and where notice is by registered
mail, it shall be deemed to have been given on the fifth day after
the day of mailing.
11.
Fees and Refunds
11.1
A fee is to be paid with every Permit application, calculated in
accordance with Schedule A to this By-law and the fee shall be
due and payable, in full upon the submission of the application for
a Permit.
11.2
Where the calculation in accordance with the provisions of
Schedule A to this By-law of the amount of a fee to be paid as
part of a Permit application is based, upon the building category,
Area of Work and/or Project value estimate, the CBO, or, shall
determine the appropriate building category, area of work and/or
project value estimate, and that determination shall be final.
11 .3
Where an application for a Permit is subject to additional user
fees prescribed by the Township, the fees so prescribed shall be
paid in addition to the fees set out in Schedule A to this By-law,
before a Permit will be released to the Applicant.
11 .4
The fees set out in Schedule A to this By-law shall be adjusted
annually on January 1st, without amendment to this By-law to
account for the Consumer Price Index for the prior year.
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12.
Registered Code Agencies
12.1
The CBO is authorized to enter into and sign contracts for service
agreements with Registered Code Agencies and appoint them to
perform specified functions from time to time in order to maintain
the time periods prescribed in Article 1.3.1.3. of Division C of the
Building Code.
12.2
A Registered Code Agency may be appointed to perform one or
more of the specified functions described in section 15.15 of the
Act.
13.
Fences and Construction and Demolition Sites
13.1
Where, in the opinion of the CBO or Inspector, a construction or
demolition site presents a hazard to the public, the CBO or
Inspector may require the Owner to erect such fences as the
CBO or Inspector deems appropriate to the circumstances.
13.2
In considering the hazard presented by the construction or
demolition site, the necessity for fences and the height and
characteristics of such fences, the CBO or Inspector shall have
regard for,
13.2.1
the proximity of the building site to other Buildings;
13.2.2
the proximity of the construction or demolition site to
lands accessible to the public;
13.2.3
the hazards presented by the construction or demolition
activities and materials;
13.2.4
the feasibility and effectiveness of site fences; and,
13.2.5
the duration of the hazard.
13.3
Every fence required by this section shall,
13.3.1
be erected so as to fully enclose all areas of the site
which present a hazard;
13.3.2
create a continuous barrier and be sufficient to deter
unauthorized entry;
13.3.3
have a height not less than 1.2 metres above grade at
any point, unless the CBO or Inspector determines that
a greater minimum height is necessary;
13.3.4
if constructed of plastic mesh, snow fencing or other
similar materials, be securely fastened at 200mm o.c. to
vertical posts not more than 2.4 metres apart, and to
horizontal members or a minimum 11 gauge cable at the
top and bottom; and
13.3.5
be maintained in a vertical plane and in good repair.
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14.
Inspection Notices
14.1
Inspection notices required by the Building Code and this By-law
shall be made electronically through the Township portal, in
writing, email or by telephone.
14.2
Inspection notices are required a minimum of two business days
prior to the stages of construction specified therein and shall be
given in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 1.3.5 of
Division C of the Building Code.
14.3
The person to whom the permit has been issued shall notify the
CBO or Registered Code Agency where one is appointed, of each
stage of construction for which a notice is prescribed by the
Building Code.
14.4
Notwithstanding Section 12 of this By-law, the person to whom
the permit has been issued shall notify the CBO of the date of
completion of the building or demolition work in accordance with
the Act.
14.5
In addition to the notices prescribed in Article 1.3.5.1 of Division C
of the Building Code, the person to whom a permit has been
issued shall give the CBO notice of the readiness for inspection
for the following stages of construction, where applicable:
14.5.1
commencement of construction of the building,
14.5.2
commencement of construction of:
14.5.2.1
masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys,
14.5.2.2 factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys,
14.5.2.3 stoves, ranges, space heaters and add-on
furnaces using solid fuels and allied
chimneys, and
14.5.3
substantial completion of interior finishes.
15.
Severability
Should any provision of this By-law be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid it shall not affect the validity of this By-law as a
whole or any other part thereof, other than the provision declared to be
invalid.
16.
Interpretation and Implementation
1) Schedules A and B attached shall form part of this By-law.
2) This By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing, save and except,
the building fees which shall be effective July 1, 2024.
3) By-law 45-18, as amended, is hereby repealed, save and except the building
fees which shall be repealed July 1, 2024.
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This By-law Read and Passed by Council on the 29th day of April, 2024.
MAYOR, Wilma Wotten
CLERK, Ralph Walton
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Schedule A
SCHEDULE A TO BY-LAW 45-18
CLASSES OF PERMITS AND PERMIT FEES
1.
Calculation of Permit Fees
1.1
Permit fees shall be calculated using:
1.1.1
the flat rate where indicated in Table 1 of Schedule A
1.1.2
the product of the applicable fee multiplier in Table 1 of
Schedule A and the related area of work or other
measure specified; or
1.1.3
where a fee is not listed in Table 1 of Schedule A, a fee
shall be paid in the amount of $15 for each $1,000 of the
project value estimate or part thereof of the construction
value prescribed by the CBO.
1.2
Except for classes of permits subject to flat rates, fees shall be
based on the appropriate measure of the entire or partial floor
area of the project value estimate
1.3
In addition to the fees calculated in accordance with Schedule A,
each application for consideration of an alternative solution shall
be $176.22 per hour, accompanied by a non-refundable fee of
$500 or 10% of the permit fee, whichever is less.
1.4
Where an independent third party review is required, the
Township may require all or part of the associated costs be added
to the building permit fee and be collected prior to issuance of a
building permit.
1 .5
When calculating fees based on the area of work, floor area is
measured to the outer face of exterior walls and to the centerline
of party walls or demising walls, except when calculating interior
partition work. When measuring floor areas for interior
partitioning, corridors, lobbies, washrooms, lounges, and all other
similar facilities are to be included and classified according to the
major occupancy classification for the floor area with which they
are associated.
1 .6
When measuring for the extent of area of work and/or project
value estimate for floor area, no deduction shall be allowed for
floor openings required for facility spaces as stairs, elevators,
escalators, shafts and ducts. Any interconnected floor spaces
and atriums open to below the lowest level may be deducted from
measured floor area.
1.7
Where incorporated with an application for Group C Residential
Occupancies described in Schedule A, no additional fee is
required for woodstoves or fireplaces, or unfinished basements.
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1 .8
Where incorporated with an application for Group C Residential
Occupancies described in Schedule A; additional fees are
required for open decks, any porch as a covered deck, attached
garages, solar roof system and/or a basement finished, and
plumbing systems.
1.9
Where incorporated with an application for a class permit in
Schedule A, no additional fee shall be levied for mechanical, fire
protection or green technology systems that form part of the work
proposed under the application.
1.10
For any permit application for a class of permit subject to
alterations or repair by renovation, floor area used for the total
area of work calculation of fees by project value estimate shall be
the lesser of:
1.10.1
the area contained within a sin.gle rectangle
encompassing all of the proposed work, or
1.10.2
the overall actual area of the unit space(s).
1.11
The occupancy classifications used in this By-law are based on
Building Code major occupancy classifications. For mixed
occupancy classifications, the total payable fee shall be
calculated by applying the fee multiplier for each occupancy
prescribed in Schedule A to the floor area of work measured for
each individual occupancy and taking the sum of the fees
calculated for each occupancy.
1.12
Where a change of use permit is denied, the fees paid may be
credited to an alteration permit which incorporates the
construction required to accommodate the change of use.
1 .13
Except for temporary buildings on construction sites for office or
sales purposes, fees for temporary buildings, including tents,
apply to buildings erected for 30 days or less. Additional fees
apply for each month thereafter up to 120 days.
1.14
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this By-law, the
construction or alteration of all buildings and structures on lands
owned by the Corporation which is funded, in part or in whole, by
the Corporation shall not be subject to permit fees.
2.
Minimum Fees
2.1
Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum fee for any permit
application for work proposed in Group C residential occupancies
in Schedule A shall be $176.22.
2.2
Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum fee for any permit
application for work proposed in Group A, B, D, E and F
occupancies in Schedule A shall be $359.53.
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3.
Plan Re-examination Fees
3.1
Where an Applicant substantially revises proposed materials,
systems or a building design after examination of a previous
submission has already been undertaken, a re-examination fee
shall apply as set out in Schedule A to this By-law.
4.
Certification of House Models
4.1
Where an applicant proposes to construct a subdivision based on
a pre-determined number of house models, a certification process
is available to pre-approve the plans for each house model in
advance of filing building permit applications. Every application
for the certification of a house model shall:
4.1.1
be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents
and other information prescribed in Section 4(7) or as
agreed by the CBO; and
4.1.2
be accompanied by the appropriate fee in accordance
with Schedule A.
5.
Additional Inspection Fees
5.1
An additional inspection fee as set out in Schedule A to this By-
law shall apply and shall be paid prior to each inspection being
undertaken on any Building, where,
5.1.1
any of the prescribed notice requirements under the
Building Code or the additional notices required under
this By-law have not been complied with by a Permit
Holder;
5.1.2
more than two inspections are required due to
construction being incomplete or not in compliance with
the Building Code;
5.1.3
a Building is occupied before the notice required under
Section 11 of the Act was given to the Chief Building
Official; or
5.1.4
an inspection is requested to confirm that outstanding
items have been completed or corrected in respect of a
Deficient Permit.
6.
Administration Fees
6.1
To offset additional investigation and administrative costs, where
any person has commenced construction, demolition or changes
to the use of a building prior to having submitted an application for
a permit, or before having received a permit, in addition to any
other penalty under the Act, Building Code, or this By-law, the
permit fee shall be increased by the greater of $1 ,500 or 150% of
the regular permit fee, and $2.500 or 200% after first offence OR
if a minor variance is required. Payment of these fees does not
relieve any person or corporation from complying with the Act, the
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Building Code or any applicable law.
6.2
To offset additional costs associated with the investigation,
inspection, administration and rectification of unsafe buildings
pursuant to section 15.9 of the Act, a fee of $382.96 shall be paid
where any Unsafe Order is issued, and an additional fee of
$382.96 shall be paid where any Order respecting occupancy is
issued. Payment of these fees does not relieve any person or
corporation from complying with the Act, the Building Code or any
applicable law.
6.3
To transfer a permit from one permit holder to another, an
additional fee of $284.22 shall be payable.
6.4
For phased projects for which a partial permit has been issued,
the fee shall be the permit fee for the proposed construction plus
an additional 10% of that fee for each phase of construction. A
minimum additional fee of $167.04 and a maximum of $710.54
applies to partial permits. Partial permit fees are not refundable.
6.5
For conditional permits, the fee shall be the permit fee for the
proposed construction plus an additional 10% of that fee to a
maximum of $3,223.38 applies to conditional permits. Conditional
permit fees are not refundable.
6.6
Notwithstanding Section 5 of this By-law, for changes of house
models, an additional fee of $613.91 plus the fee in Schedule A
corresponding to new home construction for any resulting
increase in floor area shall be payable. Where the floor area is
reduced, no refund applies.
6.7
Pursuant to Section 12 of this By-law, where an application is
made using a Registered Code Agency appointed under a service
agreement with the CBO, and those services are fully paid for by
the applicant, the application fee shall be reduced by 20% at the
time of a complete application is filed with a Plan Review
Certificate as defined by the Act.
7.
Fee Refunds
7.1
If requested, in writing, by an Applicant or Permit Holder, where,
7.1.1
an Applicant withdraws, in writing, an application for a
Permit;
7.1.2
an application is deemed to have been abandoned in
accordance with Section 7 of this By-law;
7.1.3
the CBO refuses in writing, to issue a Permit and
provides the reason why, for which an application has
been made; or
7.1.4
the CBO revokes a Permit after giving written notice of
such intent, after it has been issued,
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The CBO or designate shall calculate the portion of any fee paid
that may be refunded and authorize the payment thereof, based
upon the functions undertaken by the Township, in accordance
with subsections 8.2 to 8.8 of this By-law.
7.2
Seventy-five per cent (75%) of the Permit fee paid in accordance
with Schedule A to this By-law shall be refunded if only
application administrative functions have been performed.
7.3
Fifty per cent (50%) of the Permit fee paid in accordance with
Schedule A to this By-law shall be refunded if the following have
been performed,
7.3.1
all or part of technical plan review functions; and
7.3.2
the Permit has not been issued.
7.4
Twenty-five per cent (25%) of the fee paid in accordance with
Schedule A to this By-law shall be refunded if the Permit has
been issued and construction or demolition has not commenced.
7.5
Notwithstanding subsections 8.2 to 8.8 of this By-law, no refund
of any portion of the Permit fee paid in accordance with Schedule
A to this By-law shall be made if any construction or demolition
has commenced.
7.6
No refund shall be payable where the amount calculated in
accordance with this section is less than $150.00.
7.7
Any Lot Grading Security deposit as per Table 1 of Schedule A
may be refunded upon completion of the project to the
satisfaction of the CBO. Said security deposits shall be refunded
(without interest) to the permit holder provided the construction or
demolition for which the Permit was issued is complete within two
(2) years of the permit issue date. After two years, or if the permit
holder does not complete all the work and close the file, the
Township may transfer the security deposit to the Building
Reserve Fund.
7.8
Any amount authorized by the CBO to be refunded shall be paid
to the person named on the fee receipt issued by the Township
upon original payment of the fee, unless that person directs, in
writing, that it be refunded to another person.
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Schedule A
Classes of Permits and Fees Payable
Part A - Fees Payable for Specific Classes of Permits
Class of Permit
By-Law
Reference
Fee Payable
Building Permit
4.7
See Part C plus Security
Deposit for Lot Grading (if
required)
Demolition Permit
4.9
$153.48 - Residential
$228.80 Non-Residential
Conditional Building Permit
4.12
10% of Applicable Building
Permit Fee Payable to a
maximum of. $3,223.38
Change of Use Permit
4.14
$146.69 Flat Fee
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Part B - Other Fees Payable
Type of Fee
By-Law
Reference
Fee Payable
Partial Permit
4.9
Applicable Building Permit
Fee Payable plus 1 0%
additional - min. $167.04 -
max. $710.54
Site Servicing Permit for
Plumbing
4.15
26.22 per m2
Alternative Solution
Examination Fee
6
Schedule A- 1.4
$176.22 per hour and $500 or
10% of Permit Fee
Resubmission of Application
found to be Incomplete
7.1
25% of Applicable Building
Permit Fee
Renewal of Permit (from
Deficient permit)
7.2
12% of Applicable Building
Permit Fee
Transfer of Permit
9
$284.22 Flat Fee
Request for Deferral of
Permit Revocation
10.2
$284.22 Flat Fee
Re-examination of Plans with
Schedule A - 3
significant change
$185.98 per hour
Certification of Model Homes
Schedule A - 4
$3623.74
Additional Inspection
Schedule A - 5
$146.37 Flat Fee
Building without first
obtaining a valid Permit
Schedule A - 6.1
- Building Permit Fee
Increased by $1 ,500 or
150% of the Applicable
Building Permit Fee for first
offence.
- Building Permit Fee
Increased by $2,500 or
200% of the Applicable
Building Permit Fee after
first offence
Unsafe Order Investigation
Schedule A - 6.2
$386.26
Unsafe Order Respecting
Occupancy
Schedule A - 6.2
$386.26
Changes to Model Homes
Schedule A - 6.6
Applicable Building Permit
Fee Payable plus $613.91
Application Made by
Registered Code Agency
Schedule A - 6.7
Applicable Building Permit
Fee Reduced by 20%
Lot Grading Security
Schedule - A 7.7
$10,000
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Part C - Fees Payable for Building Permits
New Construction and Additions (for each m2 of GFA or part thereof)
Building Type
Fee Payable
(Effective July 1, 2024)
Group A - Assembly Occupancies
$27.50
Group B - Institutional Occupancies
$27.50
Group C - Residential Occupancies
- -Porches, Carport/Garages, and Storage
Sheds
$6.87
- Other Residential Buildings
$19.99
Group D - Business and Personal Service
Occupancy
$19.99
Group E - Mercantile Occupancy
$19.99
Group F - Industrial Occupancy
- Farm Buildings and Pole Barns not exceeding
600m2
$3.83 to a maximum of
$2,000
- Riding Arena and agricultural structures
exceeding 600 m2
$4.44
- -Other Industrial Building types
$12.20
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Alterations, Renovations, Repairs and Other Structures
Building Type
Fee Payable
(Effective July 1, 2024)
Minor Residential Structures, including:
-
-
-
Decks
Outdoor wood furnace/wood boiler Water
and/or Sewer service Connection(s)
Other Similar Minor Projects and Structures
$142.00
Flat Fee
Minor Non-Residential Structures, including:
-
-
-
-
School Portables (each)
Temporary Prefabricated Trailers (each)
Temporary Tent (each); monthly fee
Other Similar Minor Projects and Structures
$471.80
Flat Fee
Designated Structures
- Retaining Walls
$14.85/Linear Metre
- Telecommunications Towers
$764.54 Flat Fee
- Solar for Family Dwelling
$183.81 Flat Fee
- Solar for Other Occupancies:
$183.81 Flat Fee
- Each Panel
$15.63 I Panel
Other Alterations and Renovations to Existing
$8.07 I m2
Buildings Not Provided for in Items 7 to 9
Plumbing
$221.92 Flat Fee
Records Search & Release of Building Permit
- $7 .50 to request
Information to Property Owner or Authorized Agent
information
- $7.50/15 min for
records search
- $0.65/page up to
11x17 copying
costs; $1.29/page
for large scale
drawing, $10 to
provide files on
thumb drive
Notes:
1. All fees shall be adjusted annually on January 1st, without amendment to this
By-law to account for the Consumer Price Index for the prior year.
2. All fees set out in Schedule A to this By-law shall come into effect on July 1,
2024
3. All fees set out in Schedule A to this by-law, that come into effect on July 1,
2024 shall not be adjusted to account for the Consumer Price Index until
January 1, 2026.
4. Minimum Fees
a. Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum permit fee for any permit
application for work proposed in Group C residential occupancies in
Schedule A shall be $176.22.
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b. Except where a flat fee applies, the minimum permit fee for any permit
application for work proposed in Group A, B, D, E and F occupancies
in Schedule A shall be $359.53.
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Schedule B
Documents and Drawings Required for Permit Applications
1. Class of Permit: Permit to Construct
a. Residential New Buildings
-
Detached Houses
-
Semi-detached houses
-
Duplex/Triplexes
-
Townhouses
Documents Required
Drawings Required
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Approval documents required by
an applicable law
T ARION 'Declaration of
Applicant for Building Permit'
Heat loss/heat gain/duct
calculations (per dwelling unit)
Residential Mechanical
Ventilation Summary*
Approved road entrance permit
from the authority having
jurisdiction (MTO, Region, OR
Township)
Site plan approved by Township
Planning Section
Grade plan or waiver approved
by Township Building Section
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Site Plan
Grading Plan
Architectural Drawings (including
block floor plans for each floor,
block roof plans and block
elevations for townhouse blocks)
Structural Drawings (including
pre-engineered beam shop
drawings)
Roof truss / Pre-engineered floor
system shop drawings (including
block pans for townhouse blocks)
HVAC Drawings (per dwelling
unit)
On-site Sewage System
approval
b. Residential Additions/Alterations and Accessory Buildings
-
Additions/Alterations
-
Accessory Buildings
-
Residential as in 1 (a)
Drawings Required
Documents Required
a. Approval documents required by
a. Site Plan
an applicable law
b. Site Grading Plan
b. Heat loss / heat gain / duct
C. Architectural Drawings
calculations
d. Structural Drawings (including
C. Residential Mechanical
pre-engineered beam shop
Ventilation Summary*
drawings)
e. Roof truss/ Pre-engineered floor
system shop drawings
f.
HVAC Drawings
g. On-site Sewage System
Approval
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2. Class of Permit - Permit to Construct
a. Non Residential - New Buildings and Additions
-
Non Residential Buildings
-
Residential Apartment Buildings
-
Mixed Use Buildings
-
Other Residential Buildings not described in Section 1 (a)
Documents Required
Drawings Required
a. Approval documents required by
a. Site Plan
an applicable law
b. Site Servicing / Site Grading Plan
b. Commitment to General reviews
C. Architectural Drawings
by Architects and Engineers*
d. Structural Drawings
C. Subsurface investigation report
e. HVAC Drawings
d. Heat loss / heat gain / duct
f.
Plumbing Drawings
calculations
g. Electrical Drawings
e. Energy Efficiency Certificate
h. Fire Protection System Drawings
Form*
i.
On-site Sewage System
approval
b. Permit to Construct - Alterations and Tenant Improvements
-
Non Residential Buildings
-
Other Residential Buildings not described in Section 1 (a)
Documents Required
Drawings Required
a. Approval documents required by
a. Site Plan
an applicable law
b. Key Plan
b. Commitment to General reviews
C. Architectural Drawings
by Architects and Engineers*
d. Structural Drawings
C. Heat loss / heat gain / duct
e. HVAC Drawings
calculations
f.
Plumbing Drawings
g. Electrical Drawings
h. Fire Protection System Drawings
i. On-site Sewage System
approval
3. Class of Permit - Permit to Construct
a. Non Residential - Other
-
Tents/Air Supported Structures
-
Mechanical Only Permits
-
Plumbing Only Permits
-
Designated Structures
-
Farm Buildings
-
Green Energy Projects
-
Signs
-
Site Servicing
-
Other than Sections 1, 2 and 4
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Documents Required
Drawings Required
a. Approval documents required by
a. Drawings from Sections 1 (a) to
an applicable law
2(b) which are applicable to the
b. Documents from Sections 1 (a) to
scope of work proposed and
2(b) or other documents which
required by the Chief Building
are applicable to the scope of
Official to determine compliance
work proposed and required by
with the Building Code and other
the Chief Building Official to
applicable law.
determine compliance with the
Building Code and other
applicable law.
4 - Class of Permit - Change of Use
Documents Required
Drawings Required
a. Approval documents required by
a. Site Plan
an applicable law
b. Key Plan
b. Commitment to General Reviews
C. Architectural Drawings
by Architects and Engineers*
d. HVAC Drawings
5 - Class of Permit- Permit to Demolish
Documents Required
Drawings Required
a. Approval documents required by
a. Site Plan
an applicable law
b. Demolition Plan (where required)
b. Commitment to General Reviews
by Architects and Engineers*
Notes:
1. Documents marked with an asterisk(*) are available from the Chief Building
Official.
2. The Chief Building Official may waive the requirement for any specified
documents or drawings where the scope of work, applicable law or Building
Code does not, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official , necessitate its
submission.
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