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Building permits — St.-Charles, Ontario: By-law 2026-42 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and …

In the Municipality of St.-Charles, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law 2026-42 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections), verified 2026-09-25. Permit fees: Calculated per Schedule A: ((TCC/1000) x Rate) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee; Rate = $10.00; or based on floor area/cost of construction, higher if both. Fees set in: Schedule A of this By-Law. Administered by: Chief Building Official (CBO) issues permits; building officials conduct inspections.

By-law 2026-42 - Building By-Law (Construction, Demolition and Change of Use Permits and Inspections) adopted bylaw

permit required for	No person shall undertake any work unless a permit has been issued by the CBO; work means construction or demolition of a building or part thereof including changes of use.	s. 3.1; s. 2.37
fee basis	Calculated per Schedule A: ((TCC/1000) x Rate) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee; Rate = $10.00; or based on floor area/cost of construction, higher if both.	Schedule "A"; s. 7.1
fees location	Schedule A of this By-Law	s. 7.1; Schedule "A"
authority	Chief Building Official (CBO) issues permits; building officials conduct inspections.	s. 2.13; s. 3.1; s. 17.1
fine range	additional administration fee equal to twice the value of the fee applicable under Schedule A or $250, whichever is greater	s. 13.1

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Municipality of St.-Charles's Building By-law under s.7 of the Building Code Act 1992: construction/demolition/change-of-use/conditional permits, inspections, fees (Schedule A), and 15-year dormant-file provision. Passed July 2026.