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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY
OF ST..CHARLES
BY-LAW 2026-42
BEING A BY-LAW RESPECTING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND CHANGE OF
USE PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c' 23, as
amended empowers Council to pass By-Laws respecting construction, demolition,
occupancy, change of use, and conditional permits and respecting inspections and the
charging of permit fees and other related matters;
AND WHEREAS Section 3 (1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23,
as amended, provides that the Council of each municipality is responsible for the
enforcement of the Buitding Code Act, 1992, as amended, in the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Limitations Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c.24, as amended, allows
building permit files to be determined to be dormant after a file has not been reviewed
within the Ultimate Limitation Period of fifteen (15) years;
AND WHEREAS Section 36 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as
amended, provides for penalties upon conviction of an offence in contravention of a By-
Law passed under Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-
Charles hereby enacts as follows:
1. SHORT TITLE
1.1 This By-Law shall be known as the "Building By-Law".
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 "Act" means the Buitding Code Act, 199/ S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
2.2 "Alternative Solutions" means a substitute for an acceptable solution as set out in
the Ontario Building Code.
2:3 "Applicable Law" means the list of laws in the Ontario Building Code that must be
complied with in all building permit applications.
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2.4
"Applicant" means the owner of a building or property or the authorized agent of
the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit as required under
Section 8(1) of the Act, or any person empowered by statue to cause the
construction, demolition or renovation of a building, buildings or sewage system
and anyone acting under the authority of that person.
"Application" means the filing of a pre-approved review or an application for a
building permit, conditional permit, certified model, or alternative solution, including
all required forms, documents and drawings, submitted in person or electronically
through procedures approved by the Chief Building Official.
"Authorized Agent" means a person who has been authorized in writing to act on
the owner's behalf for matters relating to an application for a building permit.
"Architect" means a holder of a license, a certificate of practice or a temporary
license under the Architects Act, as amended.
"As Constructed Plans" means construction plans and specifications that show a
building or part of a building and the location of the building or part thereof on the
property as the building has been constructed.
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9 "BClN" means Building Code ldentification Number.
210 "Building" has the same definition as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act.
2.11 "Building Code" means the regulations made under Section 34 of the Act.
2.12 "Building lnspector (lnspector)" means a building inspector appointed by Council
under Subsection 3(2) of the Act for the purposes of enforcement of the Ontario
Building Code and Act;
2.13 "Building Official" refers to both a building inspector and the Chief Building Official
(cBo);
2.14 "Chief Building Official (CBO)' means the person appointed by Council under
Subsection 3(2) of the Act for the purpose of enforcement of the Ontario Building
Code and Act.
2.15 "Construct" means construct as defined in Section 1(1) of the Act and
"construction" has a corresponding meaning.
216 "Construction Cost" means the cost of construction including materials, labour,
equipment, overhead and professional and related services but does not include
the cost of land.
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2.17 "Council" means the elected Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-
Charles.
2.18 "Demolish" means demolish as defined in Section 1(1 ) of the act and "demolition"
has a corresponding meaning.
2.19 "Designer" means a design professional with a valid BCIN other than a
professional engineer or architect who engages in design activities.
2.20 "Dormant" A building permit file may be deemed "dormant" where construction
activity has ceased and no inspections, requests for inspection, permit revisions,
correspondence, or other substantive activity related to the permit has occurred
for a continuous period of fifteen (15) years or more.
2.21 "Drainage Superintendent" means the individual appointed by the Municipality
under the Drainage Act, as amend.ed.
2.22 "lnspection" means the activity undertaken by a building official to ensure
compliance with provisions of the OBC, the Act and any other applicable law.
2.23 "Material Change" means any change undertaken on a permitted construction that
may alter the cost of construction or may impact the CBO's assessment of the
safety of a construction or assessment of the construction's compliance with the
oBc.
2.24 "Municipality" means the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles
2.25 "OBC' means the Ontario Building Code as amended
2.26 "Permit" means the written permission or the written authorization from the CBO in
either written or electronic form to perform work regulated by applicable law, and
the Act and the OBC, or to change the use of a building or part of a building or of
a building or parts thereof as regulated by the Act and the OBC or to occupy a
building or part thereof prior to its completion as regulated by the act and the OBC.
2.27 "Permit Holder" means the person to whom the permit has been issued and shall
be the person who assumes the primary responsibility for the compliance of the
Act and the OBC; this responsibility does not negate the ultimate responsibility of
the property owner for compliance with the Act.
2.28 "Plumbing" means plumbing as defined by Section 1(1) of theAct.
2.2g "Professional Engineer" and "engineer" will have a similar meaning and shall mean
a person who holds a license or temporary license under the Professional
Engineer's Act, as amended.
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2.30 "Registered Code Agency" means a registered code agency (RCA) as defined in
the Act.
2.31 "Remote Access" means a property that cannot be accessed reasonably by a
vehicle. This could include water access only properties and properties that do not
have direct frontage on a maintained roadway.
2.32 "Renovation" means the extension, alteration, repair or the change of use of an
existing building, sewage system or part thereof.
2.33 "Repair requiring permit" with respect to a septic system means the replacement
of a treatment unit or the replacement or alteration of materials in a leaching bed
or any component contained therein.
2.34 "sewage system" means sewage system as defined in Section 1(1 ) of the Act.
2.35 "sewage system permit" means a permit as defined in Section B(1) of the Act.
2.36
"Treatment unit" in relation to sewage systems means a device that, when
designed, installed and operated in accordance with its design specifications,
provides a specific degree of sanitary sewage treatment to reduce the
coniaminant load from that of sanitary sewage to a given effluent quality.
2.37 "Work" means any construction or demolition of a building or part thereof including
changes of use as regulated by the OBC.
2.38 Terms not defined in the By-Law shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the
act or the OBC.
3. PERMITS REQUIRED
3.1 No person shall undertake any work unless a permit has been issued by the CBO.
3.2 Classes of permits with respect to the construction, demolition and change of use
of buildings and permit fees shall follow the provisions of this By-Law.
4. REQUIREMENTS FOR AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT
4.1 An Applicant wishing to obtain a permit shall file an application in the prescribed
form in writing either in person or electronically as set out in the OBC
4.2 Every application shall be submitted to the CBO for review.
4.3
Every application shall:
a. ldentify and describe in detail the work to be covered by the permit for which
the application is made;
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ldentify the proposed use of each building or part thereof relating to the permit;
Provide a site plan as described in Schedule B which describes the land on
which the work is to be done, including a description that will readily identify the
location of the building relating to the permit;
lnclude complete plans and specifications as required by this By-Law
(Schedule B) and other applicable laws;
State the name(s), address(es), telephone number(s) and email address(es) of
the property owner, architect, engineer, designers and builders where
applicable;
lf the Applicant is not the property owner, be accompanied by written
authorization granting permission to the Applicant to apply for a permit on the
property owner's behalf;
When required, be accompanied by a written commitment certificate in the
prescribed form, signed by a retained architect or professional engineer that
will carry out field review of the construction where required by the OBC;
State the cost of construction of the proposed work;
Be signed by the owner or their authorized agent, certifying the truth of the
contents of the application; and,
Be accompanied by any other plans, documents or information that the CBO
requires to confirm compliance with applicable law.
ln addition to the requirements of Section 4.3, applications made for a demolition
permit issued under subsection 8(1) of the Act may be required to include plans to
fence the demolition site and may be required to be accompanied by proof,
satisfactory to the CBO, that arrangements have been made with the proper
authorities for the termination and capping of appropriate utilities and for the
removal and disposal of the sewage system components'
ln addition to the requirements of Section 4.3, applications made for a change of
use permit issued under subsection 10(1) of the Act shall:
a. Describe the building in which the occupancy is to be changed by a description
that will readily identify the location of the building; and,
b. lnclude complete plans and specifications showing the current and proposed
use of all parts of the building containing sufficient information to establish
compliance with all requirements of the OBC which may include as constructed
plans.
ln addition to the requirements of Section 4.3 and as outlined in Section 5,
applications made for a conditional permit issued under subsection B(3) of the Act
shall:
a. State in writing the reasons why the applicant believes unreasonable delays in
construction would occur if a conditional permit was not granted;
b. State in writing the necessary approvals which must be obtained with respect
to the proposed building and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
c. State in writing the time in which plans and specifications of the complete
building will be filed with the CBO;
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4.4
4.5
4.6
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d. The Applicant shall complete and sign a conditional permit agreement; and,
e. Pay the fee outlined in Schedule A.
4.7 ln addition to the requirements of Section 4.3, applications made for an alternative
solution on a plan, specification, document of other information to use an
equivalent material, system or building design for which authorization under the
act is required, shall:
a. Use the prescribed application form "Application for use of an Alternative
Solution";
b. Shall contain a description of the proposed material, system or building design
for which the authorization is requested, any applicable provisions of the OBC
and evidence that the proposed material, system or building design will provide
the level of performance required by the OBC; and,
c. Pay the fee outlined in Schedule A.
4.8 The CBO may require a current survey of the land the proposed building or sewage
system is located on, certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor.
4.9 An application shall not be deemed to be complete before all required documents
are submitted and the required fee has been paid in full.
4.10 A completed application will be reviewed, and a permit will either be issued or
refused within the timelines set out within the Act.
5. CONDITIONAL PERMITS
5.1 Applications for conditional permits shall be made in accordance with Section 5 of
this By-Law and the Act.
5.2 The CBO may, at their discretion, issue a conditional permit.
5.3 The CBO may impose any conditions that they deem appropriate on conditional
permits.
5.4 Where a conditional permit is issued, it shall not be construed to authorize
construction beyond the plans for which the conditional permit was given, nor will
that approval necessarily be granted for the entire building or project.
6. ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT
0.1 No permit shall be issued unless all required documents have been provided with
the application and, in the opinion of the CBO, the application is complete.
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7. PAYMENT OF PERMIT FEES
7.1
The required fee for a permit shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule A of
this By-Law.
a. Where the required fee is calculated based on floor area, the entire floor space
of all storeys measured as the horizontal distance between exterior walls shall
be calculated;
b. Where the floor area cannot be calculated or due to the nature of the work
proposed, fees shall be calculated using cost of construction; or,
c. Where both calculations based on floor area and cost of construction are
provided, the calculation resulting in the higher fee shall be used to determine
the permit fee.
7.2
The CBO may place their own valuation on the cost of the proposed work for the
purpose of calculating required permit fees.
Where the CBO's valuation on the cost of construction is disputed by the Applicant,
the Applicant shall pay the required fee as determined by the CBO and, in writing,
shall indicate their intention of submitting an audited statement of the actual costs
within six (6) months of the completion of the project. Where the audited costs are
determined to be less than the valuation, the CBO shall issue a refund for the
difference between the valuated cost.of construction calculated fee and the audited
cost of construction permit fee.
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
Where a material change of plans would result in an increase of permit fees owing,
the additional fees shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule A and the
difference shall be paid before the next inspection occurs.
Additional fees may be charged in accordance with Schedule A.
No permit shall be issued before all permit fees have been paid in full.
Refunds of fees may be issued in circumstances and in amounts prescribed in
Schedule A of this By-Law and as determined by the CBO.
8. MATERIAL CHANGES TO A PERMIT
8.1
After the issuance of a permit, notice of a material change to a plan, document or
other information on the basis of which the permit was issued must be given in
writing to the CBO, together with the details of the change.
8.2
Any work in relation to proposed changes shall not be commenced until written
authorization from the CBO approving the change has been obtained.
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8.3
Where a material change of plans would result in a change of permit fees owing,
the CBO will determine if such change results in an increase in permit fee or a
refund of permit fee as per Schedule A of this By-Law'
9. TRANSFER OF PERMITS
9.1
ln instances where a property with an open building permit; excepting permits
deemed as dormant, is sold and a new owner takes possession of the property;
the open permit shall not be transferred to the new owner. When the CBO becomes
aware of such a change in ownership, all open permits issued to the old owners of
the property shall become revoked and new permits will be required to complete
any required work.
1 O. REVOCATION OF PERMITS
10.1 Building permits may be revoked in accordance with Section 8(10) of the Act
1 1 . ABANDONED APPLICATIONS
11.1 An application for a permit is considered to have been abandoned by the Applicant
where:
The application is incomplete and remains incomplete for a period of twelve
(12) months after it was submitted; or,
The application is complete and the permit is available to be issued, and a
period of twelve (12) months has elapsed from the date which the Municipality
made notification of the permit availability to the Applicant'
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12. DORMANT FILES
12.1 The CBO may determine that a permit file is dormant based on departmental
records and any other information deemed relevant. A dormant file shall not be
considered an active permit for the purposes of administration or enforcement
under the Act.
12.2 Where a permit file has been determined to be dormant, the Municipality may elect
not to undertake further enforcement, inspection, or compliance actions under the
Act in relation to the permit or the construction associated with the permit.
i2.3 The property owner shall remain solely responsible for the condition, safety,
structural integrity, and compliance of any building or structure associated with a
dormant permit file. The Municipality makes no representation or warranty
regarding the suitability, safety, or compliance of the building or structure.
12.4 Where construction is proposed to recommence on a property associated with a
dormant permit file, the Chief Building Official may require the submission of a new
building permit application, updated plans, compliance reports, or other
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documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with the applicable law and
the Ontario Building Code in force at the time of application.
13. BUILDING WITHOUT A PERMIT
Where the owner of a property undertakes or allows the undertaking of work
without a permit required under this By-Law, they shall pay an additional
administration fee equal to twice the value of the fee applicable under Schedule A
or $250, whichever is greater.
13.1
1 4. AS CONSTRUCTED PLANS
14.1 The CBO may require that as constructed plans be filed with the Building
Department as prescribed by the OBC or in cases where it is deemed necessary
by the CBO to determine compliance with applicable law.
15. LOT GRADING
15.1 Upon application for a permit and at the discretion of the CBO, the Applicant may
be required to provide a plan for directing any surface and sub-surface drainage
that may be affected by the work as directed by the OBC.
15.2 The CBO may order an impact report from the Municipalities Drainage
Superintendent where it is determined that the proposed work may affect a
Municipal Drain.
1S.3 The cost of any lot grading plan or impact report shall be borne by the Applicant.
15.4 Schedule C of this By-Law shall be the Lot Grading Policy.
16.NOTICE OF READINESS FOR INSPECTION
16.1 A person to whom a permit is issued is required to give notice of readiness for
inspection to the Building Department at the different stages of construction as
required by the Act.
16.2 Construction is not permitted to progress beyond any stage of construction without
first passing an inspection for said stage of construction.
17. INSPECTION
17.1 Following the notice of readiness for inspection, a building official shall undertake
a site inspection within the time prescribed by the OBC.
17.2 lnspections may be conducted virtually, or photos may be supplied in place of an
in-person inspection if it is approved to do so by the CBO.
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17.3 Photos supplied in lieu of an in-person inspection do not constitute a passed
inspection. Additional photos may be requested by a building official if required. An
in-person inspection may still be required if photos supplied are insufficient to pass
the.inspection.
17.4 lf a required inspection fails and a subsequent reinspection is required, a
reinspection fee may be charged as laid out in Schedule A and shall be paid in full
before any further inspections take place.
17.5 lf a work site is considered to be remote access, the owner or permit holder shall
provide the building officialwith safe and adequate transportation to the site at their
own expense for all required inspections. lf the permit holder is unable to provide
said safe and adequate transportation, they will be responsible for any and all
additional costs required for the building official to provide their own transportation.
18. OCCUPANCY
18.1 Occupancy shall be granted in accordance with Division C of the Act.
18.2 No part of a building, in whole or in part shall be occupied before occupancy is
granted.
19. RESPONSIBILW CLOSURE OF PERMITS
19.1
While the Building Department shall make all reasonable efforts to facilitate the
timely completion and closure of building permits, and regardless of whether the
properti owner is the Applicant, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all
required inspections are requested and completed, and that any issued permit is
properly closed, rests with the property owner.
20. CODE OF CONDUCT
20.1
The Municipality maintains a Code of Conduct for building officials in accordance
with the provisions of the Act. Building officials undertake building review and
inspection functions that ensure the safety of buildings. Building officials are
exposed to potential conflicts of interest because of the special powers conferred
on them. The conduct and behavior of the Municipality's building officials reflect
the Municipality's commitment to the highest standards of professionalism,
technical competence, skill, honesty, fairness and independence. Building officials
observe both the letter and spirit of this code of conduct as it pertains to situations
that bear on their responsibilities. This code is outlined in Schedule D.
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2l.VALIDITY
21 .1 lf an article of this By-Law is for any reason held to be invalid, the remaining articles
shall remain in effect until repealed.
21.2 Where a provision of this By-Law conflicts with the provision of another By-Law in
force within the Municipality, the provisions that establish the higher standard to
protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public shall prevail.
22. ENACTMENT
221 This By-Law comes into force and effect on the date of its passing and enactment.
22.2 By-Law 2018-26 and all By-Laws on the same subject matter which are
inconsistent with this By-Law are hereby repealed.
22.3 The attached Schedules A, B, C and D shall form part of this By-Law
READ A FIRST TIME AND CONSIDERED READ A SECOND AND THIRD TIME
AND FINALLY PASSED IN OPEN COUNCIL THIS 1sTH DAY OF JULY 2026.
MAYOR
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SCHEDULE IIA''
BUI LDING BY.LAW 2026.42
M U NICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES
FEES AND REFUNDS
CALCULATION OF PERMIT FEES
Construction cost (CC) shall be calculated by the formula or flat rate specified in Table A
Column 2 for the respective building classification in Table A Column 1. Each pertinent
building classification required for a permit will have the individual CC calculated.
Total Cbst of Construction (TCC) shall be calculated as the total of all CCs calculated for
the proposed permit.
The permit fee shall then be calculated with the following formula:
((TCC/1000) x Rate) + Administrative Fee = Permit Fee
TCC = Total Cost of Construction
Rate = $10.00
Additional Fees may be added to the Permit Fee forthe ltems Specified in Table B Column
1 and in the respective amounts specified in Table B Column 2'
TABLE A
1.0 New Gonstruction
G
A
Grou
B Detention and Care
G
c Residentia
Estimated Cost of Construction
Estimated Cost of Construction
10
10
Area x $120
000
X
1 000
X
Ail
All
One
Dwelli
Area x
75
Extra Store
and Additions
Area x $80
Cabins/ Hunt Cabins
S
Area x
100
Seasonal Dwellinqs
Area x $30
Finished Basements
x $20
lumbi
Area of all stories containi
Plumbi
Area x $30
Detached garages/ Boathousei Covered
Porch
Area x $25
Decks, balconies, sheds/ carports
Columnl
Building
Column 2
Service lndex
Glassification
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Area x $70
Sunrooms
Area x $40
Attached Ga
CS
$1 20
Swimminq Pools
120
Solar Panels
$240
Weeping tile (no foundation work)
lf foundation work is required cost is
based on Renovation
$1 20
Siding (no insulation)
lf insulation is being installed, cost is
based on Renovation
Estimated Cost of Construction
Estimated Cost of Construction
Estimated Cost of Construction
Estimated Cost of Construction
50
714
1 000 x10
1 000 x10
1 000 x 10
1 000 x10
Wood Stoves
Ail
All
Ail
Ail
Pit
Class 2 Leachin
$ 714
Class 3 (Cesspool)
$ 1377
Class 4 (Septic tank and Leaching
Bed
$ 842
Class 4 (Leaching Bed Only)
$ 536
c Tank On
Class 4 Se
Ta
Tem
Glass 5 Holdi
Sta e
$ 1275
$ 240
$ 120
Buildin
no Occu
Tem
240
Tem
Buildin
ra
$ 4oo
Solar Panels, Non-Group C
100
Wood Stoves, Non-Group C
2.0 Renovation
Estimated Cost of Construction
1 000 x 10
Alt
3.0 Ghange of Use
(Estimated Cost of Construction)/1000) x 10 or
$400 if no construction is
uired
All applications
4.0 Demolition
80
<=538 sq. ft
$ 150
> 538 sq. ft
700
Enqineer required
Grou
D
Ges
Grou
E Mercantile
Grou
F
ndustrial
G
G
arm Buildi
ParlT
Other Structures
5.0 Additional Gharges
ons
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Extra site ins
ction or rein
fee
$ 120
Material changes to plans, reinspection
red
$ t ZO or (Estimated Cost of Construction of the
material change)/1000) x 10 whichever is
hi her
Consent Applications
120
6.0 Administration Fee
(added to all applications)
1
REFUND OF FEES
Refunds for fees already paid may be made in the circumstances detailed in Column 1 of
Table B in the amount specified in Column 2 of Table B.
Notwithstanding the above:
1) lf a refund as specified in Table B is less than $50.00, no refund shall be provided.
2) No refund shall be provided if not approved by the CBO.
3) ln the event that a permit is revoked, a file is dormant or if the building permit file is
closed, no refund shall be provided.
Table B
75% of permit fee, not including add itional fees
Work has been cancelled on a
permit that has been issued and no
ns have been done
ins
No refund
An application has been filed, and
the permit fee has been paid but the
application has become abandoned.
The difference between the paid permit fee and
the newly calculated permit fee using Table A,
minus the administrative fee
Material change in plans resulting in
a reduction of the Total Construction
Cost
Column 1
Circumstances for Refund
Column 2
Amount
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SCHEDULE 'IB''
BU ILDI NG BY-LAW 2026.42
M UNICIPALITY OF ST.-CHARLES
REQUIRED PLANS
Site Plan
Site Plans shall be made in reference to an up-to-date survey. A copy of the up-to-date
survey may be required by the CBO to determine if the proposed work conforms with
applicable law.
A complete site plan shall show, where applicable:
1) Lot size and dimensions of property lines.
2) Setbacks between the proposed building and any:
a) Existing buildings, including those on adjacent properties if those buildings are
within 30M
b) Existing sewage systems, including those on adjacent properties if those buildings
are within 30M
c) Existing wells, including those on adjacent properties if those buildings are within
30M
d) Property lines
e) Lakes, rivers, streams, reservoirs, ponds, water drainage courses and municipal
drains
3) Use of proposed building.
4) Use of any existing building on the property.
5) Existing and finished ground levels or grades as they relate to the proposed building.
6) The location of any unsuitable, disturbed or compacted areas of ground.
7) Drains and Drainage patterns.
8) Existing rights of way and easements.
9) Proposed fire access routes and existing fire hydrant locations.
10)The location of all utilities (phone cables, hydro cables, gas pipelines, etc')
11)Required parking.
12)Proposed access routes for parking areas and any proposed sewage system, wells or
other utilities.
13)Signature and date declaring responsibility for the information provided.
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Required Plans
Each application shall be accompanied by two complete sets of building plans and
specifications unless othenrruise specified by the CBO. Where applicable, these plans shall
include the following:
1) Site Plan
2) Energy Efficiency Design Summary
3) Floor Plan
4) Foundation Plan
5) Framing Plan
6) Roof Plan
7) Reflected Ceiling Plan
8) Cross Sections with details
9) Building Elevations
10)Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Plans
1 1 )Heat Loss Calculations
12)Plumbing Plan
13)Radon Mitigation Plan
14)Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Plan
15)Drainage and Lot Grading Plan
16)Depth of existing soils to Bedrock
17)Depth of existing soils to groundwater table
18)Soil properties, including percolation test results and/or permeability as determined by
grain size analysis.
19)Soil Conditions, including potential for flooding
2O)Soil profiles as determined by test pits excavated in the area
21)Backfill requirements including the area to be filled and the fill properties.
22)Contour mapping, including existing and finished ground elevations
Sufficient information and detail shall be submitted with each application for a permit to
enable the building officials to determine if the proposed work will conform to the Act, OBC
and any other applicable law. The CBO may waive requirements for some of the
documents specified above or request additional details or documents as required.
Building plans shall be legible and drawn on paper, cloth or other durable material.
Architecturalor engineered drawings shall show appropriate stamps and those produced
by a designer shall include their personal and/or firms BCIN.
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SCHEDULE "C"
BU ILDING BY.LAW 2026.42
M U NICIPALITY OF ST.-CHARLES
LOT GRADING POLICY
1. Request for Building Permit: Upon request for a building permit, the property
owner(s) may be required to provide a plan for dealing with the surface and sub-
surface drainage. The CBO may order an lmpact Report from its Drainage
Superintendent (appointed under lhe Drainage Act, as amended) at the expense of
the property owner(s) except where:
a) the total area (footprint) to be occupied by the buildings and paved areas does not
exceed 1Oo/o of the area of the property for which the building permit is to be issued
unless requested by the CBO; or,
b) at the discretion of the CBO it is determined that the changes proposed by the
building activity would have limited to no impact on neighbouring lands.
2. Deposits: The Municipality will require one or more deposits from the property owner
for estimated costs to the Municipality of the Drainage Superintendents' Report and
anticipated legal or other piofessional costs pertaining to the processing of the
request and implementing the permission if applicable.
3. Utility Lines: For all requests, it will be the responsibility of the property owner to
obtain the location of and approval from all utilities (phone cables, hydro cables, gas
pipelines, etc.)
4. lf the Drainage Superintendent believes that the flow of drainage water from the outlet
will not cause water problems for Municipal property or property of other private
property owners, the permission will be given subject to the following conditions:
a) if the water outlets onto adjacent lands, the property owner(s), at the property
owner(s) expense, must enter into a Mutual Drain Agreement with the affected
landowner(s) and the Municipality under Section 2 of the Drainage Act in a form
and on terms satisfactory to the Municipality, which must be registered on title;
b) the agreement will provide that the outlet must be installed by and at the expense
of the property owner(s) to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
c) the agreement must require that the property owner(s) be responsible forthe costs
of all future maintenance on the outlet should the property owner believe that
clean out maintenance is required for the satisfactory functioning of the outlet
going forurard. Any maintenance must be done in a manner and by parties
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approved by the Municipality. For clarity, the Municipality will not pay out public
funds for the satisfactory operation of the private drain outlets; and,
d) the property owner(s) will be responsible for the expense of maintenance in the
event that the Municipality determines in its discretion that maintenance work on
an outlet ditch is necessary due to silt or other material deposits as a result of the
outlet.
5. lf the Drainage Superintendent is of the opinion that the flow of water from the outlet
may cause water problems for Municipal property but not another third party private
property, the permission will be given if the problems can, in the opinion of the
Municipality, be reasonably overcome at the expense of the property owner and as
described and provided for in an agreement between the Municipality and the
property owners(s) satisfactory to the Municipality which will also include terms similar
to the agreement described in paragraph 4.
6. lf the Drainage Superintendent is of the opinion that the flow of water from the outlet
may cause water problems for the Municipality and / or private property owners, or
that several downstream property owners may be affected, the permission will be
given only if;
a) the property owner(s) proceed to petition for an outlet under Section 4 of the
Drainage Act, as amended; or,
b) in the event that the outlet involves a road crossing by the private drainage system
to an outlet onto private or other property, the Municipality may also petition under
Section 4 of the Drainage Act, as amended.
7. Vacant Lots: All changes in ground elevation of vacant lots must be approved by the
Drainage Superintendent or the Chief Building Official. Failure to do so may result in
denial of building permits.
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SCHEDULE "D''
BUI LDI NG BY.LAW 2026.42
M U NICIPALITY OF ST..CHARLES
CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is:
1) To promote appropriate standards of behaviour by building officials in the exercise of
their powers and performance of their duties;
2) To prevent practices which may constitute an abuse of power, and,
3) To promote appropriate standards of honesty and integrity.
The Municipality's building officials shall undertake at all times to:
1. Act in the public interest, particularly with regards to the safety of building works
and structures;
2. Maintain their knowledge and understanding of the best current building
practice, the building laws and regulations relevant to their building certifying
functions;
3. Commit themselves to a process of continuous education to constantly be aware
of developments in building design, practice and the law relevant to their duties;
4. Comply with the provisions of the Act, OBC and any other Act of Law that
regulates or governs building officials or their functions;
5. Avoid situations where there may be, or where there may reasonably appear to
be, a conflict between their duties to their clients, their profession, their peers
and the public at large and their personal interests;
6. Not act beyond their level of competence or outside their area of expertise;
7. Apply all relevant building laws, regulations and standards strictly and without
favor and independent of the influence of interested parties;
8. Perform their inspections and certifying duties impartially and in accordance with
the highest professional standards;
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Not divulge any confidential or sensitive information or material, that they
become privy to in the performance of their duties, except in accordance with
laws governing freedom of information and protection of privacy;
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10. To avoid any conductthat could bring building officials orthe Municipality into
disrepute;
11. Extend professional courtesy to all;
12. Accept responsibility for the conduct of their subordinate employees;
13. Maintain current accreditation to perform the functions assigned to them;
14. Take all reasonable steps to ascertain and document all available facts relevant
to the performance of their duties; and,
15. Exemplify compliance with all regulations and standards that govern building
construction, health and safety or other matters related to their status as a
building official.
Guideline for responding to Misconduct Allegations:
The Act provides that the performance of building officials will be measured against this
Code of Conduct. ln response to any allegation of a breach of this code, the CBO shall
direct an investigation and, where appropriate, recommend disciplinary action against any
building official who fails to comply with the code of conduct.
Where the allegation is against the CBO, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of that
Municipality, or the CAO of the lead Municipality in the event that the Building Services
are a part of a Shared Service Agreement, will direct the investigation and make such
recommendations as are reasonable.
ln determining the appropriate discipline, the CBO or CAO will have to regard the
relevance of the conduct to the officials' powers and responsibilities as well as the severity
of any misconduct.
Disciplinary action arising from violation of this code of conduct is the responsibility of the
Municipality's administration and is subject to relevant collective agreements,
employment laws and standards.
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