| permit required for | Construction or demolition of a building requires a permit; change of use, conditional, occupancy, and sewage system permits are also classes. | s. 11.3; s. 3.1–3.6 |
| exemptions | Replacing existing roof material, similar siding, existing windows/doors, temporary emergency repairs, and sheds/free-standing structures under 10 m² (107 sq ft). | Schedule "C", item j |
| fee basis | Residential/commercial new buildings and additions: $.30/sq./ft; garages/accessory: $.10/sq./ft; minimum $100.00; other permits fixed fees. | Schedule "C" |
| authority | Chief Building Official | s. 10.1 |
| fine range | First offence maximum $25,000.00; second offence maximum $50,000.00; 20% of permit fee (minimum $100.00) for construction before permit. | s. 11.2; NOTE |
scout note
Township's Building Code Act by-law regulating erection/safety of buildings; provides for building, demolition, and change-of-use permits, inspections, plan approval, fees, and forms.