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Building permits — Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario: By-Law No. 38-2026 - Building, Plumbing and Sewage System Permits & Fees By-Law

In the Township of Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-Law No. 38-2026 - Building, Plumbing and Sewage System Permits & Fees By-Law, verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: No person shall construct or demolish a building unless a Building Permit has been issued. Exemptions: Active Farm buildings are exempt within the meaning of the Act and the Regulations. Permit fees: Estimated cost from Schedule "A" square-foot rates; permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof; all permits subject to a $150.00 administration fee.

By-Law No. 38-2026 - Building, Plumbing and Sewage System Permits & Fees By-Law adopted bylaw

permit required for	No person shall construct or demolish a building unless a Building Permit has been issued.	No person shall construct or demolish
exemptions	Active Farm buildings are exempt within the meaning of the Act and the Regulations.	Active Farm buildings are exempt
fee basis	Estimated cost from Schedule "A" square-foot rates; permit cost is $10.50 per $1,000.00 or part thereof; all permits subject to a $150.00 administration fee.	Schedule "A"
fees location	Schedule "A" to this by-law	s. 14.0
authority	Chief Building Official (CBO) or designate; inspectors appointed by the Municipality.	s. 4.0

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Township of Stirling-Rawdon's Building By-law under Building Code Act 1992: permit classes (building, demolition, plumbing, change of use, sewage system), fees (Schedule A) and inspection/service deposits (Schedule B). Repeals and replaces By-law 26-2026, removing swimming-pool provisions per BISB resolution.