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Table of Contents
1.0
Definitions .................................................................................................. 3
2.0
Terms Not Defined ..................................................................................... 7
3.0
Classes of Permits ..................................................................................... 7
4.0
Specific Permit Requirements and Exemptions ......................................... 8
5.0
General Provisions ..................................................................................... 8
Abandoned Permit Applications ......................................................................... 8
Relocated Buildings ........................................................................................... 9
Alternative Solutions for the Objective-Based Building Code ............................ 9
Tiny Homes ....................................................................................................... 9
Permit Transfer ................................................................................................ 10
As Constructed Plans ...................................................................................... 10
Plans to be Kept on Site .................................................................................. 10
Temporary Structures ...................................................................................... 11
Building Without a Building Permit in Place ..................................................... 11
Soil Conditions ................................................................................................. 11
Registered Deed .............................................................................................. 11
General Review by an Architect or Engineer ................................................... 11
Site Fencing ..................................................................................................... 11
Silt Fencing ...................................................................................................... 12
Other Obligations ............................................................................................. 12
Material Storage .............................................................................................. 12
Construction Value .......................................................................................... 12
Cancellation ..................................................................................................... 13
Site Documents ............................................................................................... 13
Final Grading ................................................................................................... 13
Orders.............................................................................................................. 13
6.0
Requirements for Applications ................................................................. 14
7.0
Application to Construct Details ............................................................... 16
Additional Requirements for Lots on Plan of Subdivision ................................ 17
8.0
Permit to Demolish ................................................................................... 18
9.0
Conditional Building Permit ...................................................................... 19
10.0
Change of Use ......................................................................................... 19
11.0
Agricultural Building Permits .................................................................... 20
12.0
Sewage System Permits .......................................................................... 20
13.0
Plans and Specifications .......................................................................... 20
14.0
Site Plan Requirements ........................................................................... 21
15.0
Permits ..................................................................................................... 22
Premature Inspection Fee ............................................................................... 22
Additional Inspection Fee ................................................................................ 23
Permit Maintenance Annual Fee ..................................................................... 23
16.0
Review Process ....................................................................................... 24
Premature Application (Incomplete) ................................................................ 24
17.0
Revision to Plans ..................................................................................... 24
18.0
Inspections ............................................................................................... 24
Notice for Inspections ...................................................................................... 24
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Additional Notices ............................................................................................ 27
Occupancy and Completion of a Building ........................................................ 27
19.0
Penalty ..................................................................................................... 28
20.0
Interpretation ............................................................................................ 29
21.0
Severability ............................................................................................... 29
22.0
Schedules ................................................................................................ 29
23.0
Short Title ................................................................................................. 29
24.0
Amendments and Repeals ....................................................................... 30
25.0
Effective Date ........................................................................................... 30
Schedule A - Classification of Buildings and Construction Value Calculation . 31
Schedule B - Classes of Permits .................................................................... 33
Schedule C - Fees .......................................................................................... 34
Schedule D - Specific Permit Requirements and Exemptions ......................... 36
Schedule E - Permit Application Requirements ............................................... 39
Schedule F - Site Plan Requirements .............................................................. 45
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The Corporation of the
Municipality of Trent Lakes
Office Consolidation of By-law No. B2024-045
Consolidated May 21, 2026
Passed by Council on August 6, 2024
Amendments:
By-law #
Date
Amended Sections
B2026-043
May 19, 2026
Subsection 1.8
Note: This consolidation is prepared for convenience only. For accurate references,
the original by-law should be reviewed.
The Corporation of the
Municipality of Trent Lakes
By-law No. B2024-045
A by-law respecting Construction, Demolition, Change of Use Permits and
Inspections
Whereas section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, authorizes
Council to enact by-laws respecting, but not limited to, classes of permits, permit
application documents, and requiring the payment of fees for applications;
And Whereas section 446 the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, permits a
local municipality to direct that where an owner has defaulted, the municipality may
have the default remedied at the owner's expense and add the cost to the tax roll;
Now Therefore the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes
hereby enacts as follows:
1.0
Definitions
1.1
Accessory Building means a detached building or structure
that is not used for human habitation and the use of which is
customarily incidental and subordinate to a principal use,
building or structure and located on the same lot therewith.
1.2
Additional Inspection or Special Inspection means an
inspection that is required or required and carried out (at the
discretion of the Chief Building Official) in connection with an
existing permit where work is deficient or has not been
substantially complete and includes:
(a)
inspections requested or required on permits more than
twelve (12) months old that were issued under a previous or
present version of Building Code and with or without records
of an inspection being performed or requested for at least
one (1) year;
(b)
inspections required to be completed due to the approved
building plans being absent from the property for reference
during a requested inspection, as required by the Building
Code; and
(c)
inspections requested and conducted outside of the normal
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building inspections at the direction of the Chief Building
Official.
1.3
Applicant means the owner of a building or property who
applies for a permit, or any person authorized by the owner to
apply for a permit on the owner's behalf, or any person or
corporation empowered by statute to cause the construction
or demolition of a building and anyone acting under the
authority of such person or corporation.
1.4
Application means an application for a permit issued under
the Building Code Act, 1992.
1.5
Architect means a holder of a licence, a certificate of
practice, or a temporary licence under the Architects Act,
1990.
1.6
As Constructed Plans means as constructed plans as
defined in 1.4.1.2 of Division A of the Building Code.
1.7
Authority Having Jurisdiction means the Chief Building
Official of the Municipality of Trent Lakes and any official
authorized by them to administer this By-law and the Building
Code Act, 1992.
1.8
Bedroom or bedroom space, for the purposes of
determining the number of bedrooms for construction permits
or sewage system permits, means a habitable room larger
than seven (7 m²) square metres, including a den, an office, a
study, or other similar area, but does not include a bathroom,
living room, dining room or kitchen. A bedroom or bedroom
space shall have a minimum ceiling height of 2300 mm over
at least 50% of the required area or 2100 mm over all of the
required floor area. Any part of the floor having a clear height
of less than 1400 mm shall not be considered in computing
the required floor area.
1.9
Building means a building as defined in the Building Code
Act, 1992.
"Building" means,
(a)
A structure occupying an area greater than ten square
metres consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of them or a
structural system serving the function thereof including all
plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant
thereto,
(b)
A structure occupying an area of ten square meters or less
than ten square metres or less that contains plumbing,
including the plumbing appurtenant thereto,
(c)
Plumbing not located in a structure,
(c1) A sewage system, or
(d)
Structures designated in the building code;
1.10
Building Code means O. Reg. 332/12.
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1.11
Building Code Act, 1992 means the Building Code Act,
1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23.
1.12
Building Inspector means the person appointed by the
Municipality pursuant to the provision of this By-law as an
inspector under section 3(2) of the Building Code Act, 1992,
and includes the Chief Building Official.
1.13
Chief Building Official means the person appointed by the
Municipality pursuant to the provisions of this By-law in
accordance with the Building Code Act, 1992, or their
designate.
1.14
Cloudpermit means the Municipality's online portal
(www.cloudpermit.ca) via which all permit applications are to
be submitted.
1.15
Comprehensive Zoning By-law means the Municipality's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law B2014-070.
1.16
Conditional Building Permit means a discretionary permit
issued pursuant to section 8(3) of the Building Code Act,
1992, that may be issued by the Chief Building Official where
not all of the approvals required for a building permit have
been received.
1.17
Conservation Authority means the Kawartha Regional
Conservation Authority and the Otonabee Regional
Conservation Authority.
1.18
Construction Revision means revised drawings required as
a result of inspection revealing construction that has not been
carried out in accordance with the approved permit drawings.
1.19
Construct means to do anything in the erection, installation,
extension or material alteration or repair, removal of any
building or structure of any part thereof, as defined in section
1(1) of the Building Code Act,1992, and includes the
installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from
elsewhere and "construction" has a corresponding meaning.
1.20
Construction Value means the total value of all design
services, labour, materials, overhead and related services
attributable to and/or required for the design and construction
of the work for which an application has been submitted.
1.21
Demolish means to do anything in the removal of a building,
part of a building or any material part thereof.
1.22
Designer means a person who produces or provides some or
all of the documents, information or opinions which are
submitted in support of a building permit application or
performs review of the construction project, and is restricted
to design and/or review in the matters only for which they are
qualified (unless exempt as prescribed in the Building Code)
and as defined in Division C, Part 1, 1.4.1.2 of the Building
Code.
1.23
Dormant Building Permit means a building permit that has
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been issued for more than eighteen (18) months and has not
had any inspection requested or carried out in the past twelve
(12) months.
1.24
Engineer means a person who holds a licence or temporary
licence under the Professional Engineers Act, 1990.
1.25
Fee means a fee as set forth in Schedule C.
1.26
Farm Building means a farm building as defined in the
Building Code.
1.27
Finished Floor Area means the floor area measured to the
outside of the exterior walls, of any room or space in a
building to which a finish material has been applied to either
the floor, wall, or ceiling, and shall also include finished space
located in a basement.
1.28
Municipality means the Corporation of the Municipality of
Trent Lakes.
1.29
Notice means written notice either personally delivered or
sent by prepaid registered mail or courier or by posting a
notice on Cloudpermit to the owner at the address shown in
the last revised assessment roll. If sent by prepaid registered
mail or courier, the notice shall be deemed received on the
fifth day after mailing. Notice can include through email at
[email protected].
1.30
Occupancy Certificate means a certificate that is issued
upon readiness for occupancy of a building which was applied
for and paid for at the time of issuance of the permit.
1.31
Owner means the registered owner of the property and
includes a lessee, mortgage in possession, and the
authorized agent in lawful control of the property.
1.32
Permit means permission or authorization given in writing
from the Chief Building Official to perform construction, to
change the use of a building or part thereof, or to occupy a
building or part thereof, as regulated by the Building Code Act,
1992 and Building Code.
1.33
Permit Holder means the person to whom the permit has
been issued and who has assumed the primary responsibility
for complying with the Building Code Act, 1992 and the
Building Code, or where a permit has been transferred, the
person to whom the permit has been transferred.
1.34
Person means an individual, association, firm, partnership,
corporation, trust, organization, trustee, or agent, and includes
the heirs, executors, assigns, successors, or legal
representative of the person.
1.35
Plumbing Fixture means any item connected directly to
drainage piping via a trap and Plumbing Appliance means a
pump, a water heater, a dishwasher, and automatic clothes
washer, etc.
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1.36
Permit Maintenance Annual Fee is an annual fee charged
every 12 months for the administration of open building
permits.
1.37
Permit Transfer means the process required to transfer an
active permit from the owner of the lands of whom the permit
was issued, to the new purchaser at the time the property
transfer. The new owner of the property to which the permit is
attached is responsible for completion of works and closing of
permit as per the approved plans.
1.38
Sewage System means a sewage system as defined in
Division A, Part 1, 1.4.1.2 of the Building Code.
1.39
Shed means an accessory structure used solely for the
purpose of storage and shall not include a guest cabin nor
shall be used for any type of human habitation.
1.40
Sign By-law means the Municipality's Sign By-law B2016-
069.
1.41
Tiny Home means a small scale, "single detached dwelling"
designed for year-round use that:
(a)
is connected to a Class 4 sewage treatment system and shall
comply with all parts of the Building Code including Energy
Efficiency requirements of the Building Code;
(b)
is fixed to a foundation and is not considered as mobile; but
(c)
shall not include a tent, tourist trailer, park model trailer,
camper, mobile home, houseboat, recreational vehicle, guest
cabin, hunt camp or other similar structures designed for
habitable purposes on a seasonal basis.
1.42
Works means any construction, demolition or activity which is
regulated by the Building Code and is subject to application
for a permit or has been permitted as required under the
Building Code Act, 1992.
2.0
Terms Not Defined
2.1
Terms not defined in the By-law shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in the Building Code Act, 1992 or the
Building Code.
2.2
Terms not defined in the By-law, the Building Code Act, 1992
or the Building Code shall be interpreted and applied in
accordance with their plain and ordinary meaning.
2.3
Terms defined in the By-law shall also include their variations
and be interpreted in accordance with the context in which
they appear.
3.0
Classes of Permits
3.1
For the purposes of the Building Code Act, 1992, and the
Building Code, there shall be five classes of permits as set out
in Schedule B to this By-law.
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3.2
Where signs are sufficiently described in an application for a
permit and compliance can be confirmed with the Building
Code Act, 1992, the Building Code and the Sign By-law, any
class of permit issued is deemed to include signs.
4.0
Specific Permit Requirements and Exemptions
4.1
Construction permit requirements and exemptions are set out
in Schedule D to this By-law.
5.0
General Provisions
Abandoned Permit Applications
5.1
An application for a permit shall be deemed to have been
abandoned six (6) months after the date of filing unless a
permit has been issued and:
(a)
the owner will be notified in writing that the application is
deemed abandoned; and
(b)
abandoned applications shall be removed from the permit
application process.
Relocated Buildings
5.2
Where an application is made for a re-located building, a
permit may be issued under section 8(2) of the Building Code
Act, 1992 and the application shall include:
(a)
the information required by all clauses under Section 6
(where applicable); and
(b)
in the case where a building is moved within the limits of
Municipality, a building permit will be required at the new site
and the said cost evaluation shall be computed based on the
definition of construction value for the entire project.
Alternative Solutions for the Objective-Based Building Code
5.3
Where an application for a permit or for authorization to make
a material change to a plan, specification, document, or other
information on the basis of which permit was issued contains
alternative solutions for materials, systems or building designs
for which authorization under Division B, 1.2.1, of the Building
Code is required, the following information shall be provided:
(a)
a description of the proposed material, system or building
design complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in
Division B, as requested.
(b)
documentation of alternative solutions that will achieve the
level of performance required by the applicable acceptable
solutions in respect of the objectives and functional
statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions
in Supplementary Standard SA-1 in the compendium Volume
2:
i.
any other provision of the Building Code;
andSection10.3 of Division B, Part 10 of the
Building Code (Performance Level Requirements).
Tiny Homes
5.4
An application for a tiny home shall include:
(a)
all of the information required under Section 6.0. (where
applicable) covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is sought;
(b)
if the tiny home is built outside of the Municipality the
applicant shall provide the Tiny Home Inspection Record
(Ontario Building Officials Association created form)
completed by the authority having jurisdiction at the time of
the construction;
(c)
plans and specifications in relation to foundation or basement
construction;
(d)
HVAC plans and specifications;
(e)
site plan with all requirements as listed in accordance with
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Section 14.0; and
(f)
Energy Efficiency compliance documents.
Permit Transfer
5.5
Any permits issued are issued upon the lands the construction
will be taking place.
5.6
Every person who acquires land on which construction or
demolition is occurring in respect of which a permit has been
issued and remains open, shall apply to transfer the permit
and to pay the requisite fee.
5.7
When a permit is transferred, the new owner assumes all
responsibility to complete the requirements of the approved
permit and may be required to provide additional information
and, if necessary, proof of engagement of a design
professional.
5.8
Changes made to plans submitted for the original permit may
require the payment of an additional fee, in accordance with
Section 15.0. A new owner assumes all responsibility for the
ownership of the property including any outstanding permits
and/or orders.
5.9
It is the responsibility of any potential purchasers of lands or
persons lands will be transferred, to determine if there are
outstanding permits and inspections on the property.
As Constructed Plans
5.10
The Chief Building Official may, at their sole discretion,
require any person responsible for construction of a building
or any class of building to provide as constructed plans for the
entire building, or any part or system of it, showing the as-
constructed state within sixty (60) days of the construction
having been completed, and prior to the closing and archiving
of the permit.
5.11
As constructed plans will be required where there has been
significant changes that vary from the approved plans,
structural changes have occurred, HVAC installations that
have had significant changes to duct sizes, location of ducts,
and relocation of trunks.
Plans to be Kept on Site
5.12
One copy of the approved building plans reviewed and
approved for construction/demolition by the Building
Department shall be kept on site at all times, until such time
as final completion of the building has been approved.
5.13
The applicant, owner and or contractor are all responsible for
constructing in accordance with the approved permit,
approved documents and marked up or amended plans
approved by the building department to form part of the
approved permit.
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Temporary Structures
5.14
A building permit (where required) for a temporary structure
as described in the zoning by-law may be issued provided that
the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law are
met, and any other applicable agencies have issued a permit
or written statement with no objections to the temporary
structure.
Building Without a Building Permit in Place
5.15
Any person who commences construction, demolition or
changes the use of a building without obtaining a permit, shall
in addition to any other penalty under the Building Code Act,
1992, pay an additional fee equal to 100% of the amount
calculated as the regular permit fee in order to compensate
the Municipality for the additional work incurred by the
unauthorized work.
Soil Conditions
5.16
Information regarding the existence of any soil condition which
may, in any manner, affect the use or safety of the proposed
building shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official within
ten (10) days of request of document.
5.17
Soil conditions include non-native conditions created on site
including fill being placed on site and being proposed to be
constructed upon.
5.18
Excavations that expose a high-water table situation are
included as a soil condition and shall be constructed in
accordance with the Building Code or shall be designed by an
engineer who specializes in soil conditions.
5.19
Soil bearing requirements are required to be met as per the
Ontario Building Code.
Registered Deed
5.20
A copy of the registered deed of the property shall be
provided if requested by the Chief Building Official within ten
(10) days.
General Review by an Architect or Engineer
5.21
When Division C, 1.2.2 (Design and General Review
requirements) of the Building Code applies, a signed "General
Review Form" shall be provided as part of the permit
application, that an architect or professional engineer, or both,
have been retained to carry out the general review of the
construction or demolition of the building, or elements of a
building.
Site Fencing
5.22
Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, it is
necessary for public safety, the owner shall cause to be
erected a suitable fence at least six (6) feet in height, unless
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written authorization from the Chief Building Official approves
otherwise. Fencing must be a sturdy suitable construction
fence, designed to prevent entry to unauthorized persons.
5.23
No fence shall be removed until the construction or demolition
has been completed and written permission for removal has
been provided by the Chief Building Official.
Silt Fencing
5.24
Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, it is
necessary for protection of the environment, lakes, streams,
rivers and other water courses or significant wetlands, silt
fencing shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of the Conservation Authority or in the following manner:
(a)
install a row of silt fencing between the disturbed areas and
the water body, prior to the commencement of any on-site
works and keep in place until all disturbed soils have been
stabilized; and
(b)
silt fencing to be in place at time of first inspection.
Other Obligations
5.25
The issuance of a permit, the approval of the drawings and
specifications or inspections made by the Chief Building
Official or Building Inspector during construction shall not, in
anyway, relieve the owner or his agent and the contractor(s)
from full responsibility for carrying out the work in accordance
with the Building Code Act, 1992, the Building Code, any
other applicable law, this By-law or any other by-laws of the
Municipality.
Material Storage
5.26
No building material, debris, materials from any building being
demolished or materials from excavation shall be placed on or
allowed to accumulate on any public street, road allowance,
alley or lane unless written permission has been provided by
the Chief Building Official.
Construction Value
5.27
Construction value shall mean the total cost of all work
regulated by the permit including the cost of all material and
labour, and will be determined in accordance with Schedule A.
5.28
The Chief Building Official may place a construction value on
the cost of work, even if the applicant or permit holder
disagrees with the valuation, the prescribed fee shall be paid
before the issuance of any permit.
5.29
For the purpose of determining construction value, labour
costs are determined by the cost of the work being performed
or completed by a professional in that field.
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Cancellation
5.30
The permit holder of an issued permit may submit a request in
writing to the Chief Building Official to cancel a permit where
no substantial work has been performed.
5.31
The Chief Building Official, after considering the implications
of cancelling a permit, may cancel the permit as requested.
5.32
The Chief Building Official may impose conditions for the
cancellation of a permit to ensure the property is in a safe
condition.
5.33
No permit will be cancelled if the permit was issued to address
the discovery of building without a permit in place, or if any
orders have been issued with respect to the property.
Site Documents
5.34
Where a permit has been issued the person to whom it was
issued shall have the permit or a copy thereof posted at all
times during construction or demolition in a conspicuous place
on the property in respect of which the permit was issued.
5.35
The person in charge of the construction of a building shall
keep and maintain on the property during construction:
(a)
at least one (1) copy of drawings and specifications, certified
by the Chief Building Official; and
(b)
authorizations received from the Building Materials
Evaluation Commission, including specified terms and
conditions.
Final Grading
5.36
For lots identified on an approved plan of subdivision, final
grading shall comply with the approved grading plan
submitted as part of the application and shall be certified by
the engineer acting on behalf of the owner through a final
grading certificate.
5.37
For lots not within an approved plan of subdivision, grading
shall be inspected directly adjacent to the building to confirm
that the grading slopes are away from the building.
5.38
No person shall intentionally divert storm water onto an
adjacent property and that surface runoff will not negatively
affect adjacent properties.
Orders
5.39
Orders issued under the Building Code Act, 1992 shall be on
the prescribed forms.
5.40
Fees associated with the lifting of orders shall be paid prior to
occupancy or final inspection being granted.
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6.0
Requirements for Applications
6.1
All applications for a permit shall be submitted in accordance
with the prescribed building permit application form.
6.2
To obtain a permit, an owner or applicant shall file an
application via Cloudpermit accompanied by the applicable
plans, schedules, and all supporting documentation and with
the applicable fees.
6.3
At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, applications for
a permit may be accepted if submitted in hard copy format on
the prescribed form approved by the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing.
6.4
Plans or components of applications submitted in hard copy
shall be legible and drawn to scale. All plans designed for a
residential application shall be designed by a person qualified
pursuant to the requirements of Division C, 3.2.4 of the
Building Code or homeowner as per the exemption under
Division C- Part 3, Section 3.2.4.1 (3) (b). On completion of
the construction of a building, the Chief Building Official may
require a set of as constructed plans, including a plan of
survey showing the location of the building(s).
6.5
Plans and specifications provided in accordance with this By-
law or as otherwise required by the Building Code Act, 1992,
become the property of the Municipality and shall be retained
and disposed of in accordance with the by-laws and policies
of the Municipality.
6.6
As per Division C- Part 3, Section 3.2.4.1 (3) (b), the
homeowner is permitted to be exempt from the requirements
of being a registered qualified designer as per 3.2.4.1(1) if the
design pertains to a building that is owned by that person.
6.7
This section does not negate the owner from producing a set
of drawings that meet all of the requirements of the Ontario
Building Code and the "Building By-law".
6.8
The homeowner exemption as described above, as per
Division C- Part 3, Section 3.2.4.1 (3) (b), does not apply to a
homeowner constructing a dwelling for the purposes of
immediate sale.
6.9
The Chief Building Official may refuse any plans submitted
with an application, if in the opinion of the Chief Building
Official the plans do not contain sufficient or correct technical
information or do not comply with the requirements of the
Building Code.
6.10
Where an owner is permitted to produce a set of plans as per
Division C-Part 3, Section 3.2.4.1 (3) (b) for a building, if the
plans do not contain sufficient or correct technical information
upon review, the Chief Building Official may require the owner
to submit plans that shall be designed by a person qualified
under the requirements of Division C, Section 3.2.4 of the
Building Code.
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6.11
Plans, specifications, documents, and other information shall
be submitted in a format that reflects the intended orientation
of the structure. Flipped/reversed plans will not be accepted.
6.12
In addition to the application, one copy of each of the following
shall be provided, where applicable:
(a)
scaled and legible architectural drawings in accordance with
Schedule E;
(b)
Energy Efficiency Requirements as per the Building Code
and the required EEDS (Energy Efficiency Design Summary)
form for new dwellings, additions to dwellings and other non-
residential buildings as described in the Building Code;
(c)
drawing(s) and/or written specifications in respect to all
materials and their uses for the proposed building, which are
governed by the regulations under the Building Code Act,
1992, to fully explain how they are integrated within the
design;
(d)
scale drawing(s) and/or written specifications of structural,
mechanical, electrical and fire detection and alarm systems
for the proposed building when required by the Chief Building
Official;
(e)
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning drawings(s) of the
layout, types and sizing of all components (including type of
heating system, ventilation system and fuel source), heat
gain/loss calculations and EEDS as part of the application;
(f)
Stamped and signed engineered plans, sketches, or details
as required by the Building Code and where pre-engineered
products are used, supporting documentation shall be
provided for the product within ten (10) days of request;
manufacturer's truss layout for pre-engineered roof trusses
and floor joist products (may be preliminary with final layout
and specifications being submitted to the Chief Building
Official prior to installation with approval);
(g)
any documentation required to support objective-based
proposals is described in Section 5.3 of this By-law;
(h)
written permission or a valid permit for a sewage system
issued by the Municipality or in the case of a sewage system
that exceeds 10,000 L/day, the Ministry of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks (MOECP) shall be contacted;
(i)
written approval or valid work permit(s) from the Ministry of
Northern Natural Resources and Forestry and/or Department
of Fisheries and Oceans where the proposed building is on or
above the Crown lakebed where required;
(j)
written approval or valid work permit(s) from the Trent Severn
Waterway and/or the Department of Fisheries and Oceans
where the proposed building is on or above the Crown
lakebed;
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(k)
written approval or valid work permit(s) from the Kawartha
Region Conservation Authority if work is to take place in a
regulated area as defined by mapping;
(l)
written approval from the Otonabee Region Conservation
Authority (ORCA) for any property located in a Source Water
Protection Area;
(m)
written approval or a valid Building and Land Use Permit from
the Ministry of Transportation where the proposed building is
within the controlled area of 45 m (148 ft) of the highway
property limit or within 180 m (591 ft) of the centre-point of an
intersection, or as defined in the Building and Land Use
Policy issued by the Ministry of Transportation;
(n)
written approval or a valid entrance permit from the County of
Peterborough for all entrances that front onto a County
highway or road;
(o)
written approval or a valid entrance permit when a driveway
is required and is accessed from a municipally-maintained
road (either seasonally or year-round);
(p)
written approval or an appropriate permit from any
government agency which is required for the class of permit
sought;
(q)
written documentation and specifications/ recommendations
supporting other authorized agreements such as
requirements for noise and/or vibration studies, , easements
for view as may be outlined in subdivision agreements,
easements for hydro lines or other applicable by-laws or
applicable laws.
6.13
A complete application shall include all documents as
described in Schedule E to this By-law, where such additional
documents as may be required by the Chief Building Official.
6.14
The Chief Building Official may waive the requirement for any
of the documents or approvals, where found not applicable to
the class of permit that is applied for.
7.0
Application to Construct Details
7.1
Identify and describe in detail the work and the occupancy to
be covered by the permit for which the application is made.
7.2
Identify and describe in detail the existing land use and
proposed uses(s) for which the premises are intended.
7.3
Describe in detail the proposed construction.
7.4
Describe the land on which the work is to be done with a
description that will readily identify and locate the building lot
and provide the legal description of the land.
7.5
Include a complete set of plans and specifications in
accordance with Section 6 and Schedule E of this By-law for
the work to be covered by the permit and show the
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occupancy/use of all parts of the building.
7.6
State the valuation of the proposed work to be covered
including materials and labour and be accompanied by the
required fee as determined by the Chief Building Official. The
timing of payment of fee is at the discretion of the Chief
Building Official but shall be paid prior to permit being
released,
7.7
State the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone
numbers of the owner, where the owner is not the applicant,
the authorized agent acting on behalf of the owner, the
designer and of the Architect(s) or engineer(s), other
designer(s) or contractor(s) where applicable.
7.8
When Division C, 1.2.1 (Design and General Review) of the
Building Code applies, be accompanied by a signed
statement of the architect or professional engineer, or both on
a form prescribed by the Chief Building Official, undertaking to
provide general review of the construction or demolition of the
building.
7.9
Include approvals for any applicable federal and provincial
statutes and regulations, municipal by-laws, Building Materials
Evaluation Committee (B.M.E.C). authorizations for new and
innovative products and any other applicable law; and
7.10
Be signed by the applicant who shall certify as true the
contents of the application.
7.11
Include a site plan in accordance with Section 14 and
Schedule F.
Additional Requirements for Lots on Plan of Subdivision
7.12
Contains the information required by all clauses under Section
6 (where applicable) covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is sought.
7.13
For new single family detached, duplex, or semi-detached
(including condominium descriptions approved under the
Condominium Act, 1998) be accompanied by:
(a)
in the case of land in respect of which an accepted area of
subdivision grading plan has been filed with the Municipality,
a lot grading plan bearing the signature and seal of the
subdivisions owner's Professional Engineer who is
responsible for the overall subdivision grading certifying
thereon that the lot grading plan conforms with the accepted
area or subdivision grading plan filed with the Municipality;
(b)
in the case of land (less than 1 hectare) in respect of which
no accepted area or subdivision grading plan has been filed
with the Municipality, a lot grading plan bearing the signature
and seal of a Professional Engineer, or a Landscape
Architect (a member of the Ontario Association of Landscape
Architects) or an Ontario Land Surveyor who certifies thereon
that the drainage scheme depicted by the plan will be
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compatible with the existing drainage patterns; or
(c)
in the case of a subdivision, provide prior to constructing the
foundations, an interim grading certificate bearing the
signature and seal of a Professional Engineer, or Ontario
Land Surveyor certifying that the elevation of the top of the
foundations will confirm with the approved lot grading plan for
the development.
7.14
Provide a final grading certificate within seven (7) months of
occupancy bearing the signature and seal of the owner's
Professional Engineer certifying that the finished elevations
and grading of the land generally conforms with the accepted
area or subdivision grading plans and the lot grading plan
specified in Section 7.13 (a)
7.15
Include a site plan in accordance with Section 14 and
Schedule F.
7.16
Provide a grading plan to include the following:
7.17
Elevations of the four (4) corners of the lot,
(a)
elevations at each corner of the building;
(b)
top of foundation elevation;
(c)
finished basement floor elevation;
(d)
finished Main floor elevation;
(e)
finished Garage floor elevation; and
(f)
direction of all surface drainage, swales, culverts and other
water controlling devices.
8.0
Permit to Demolish
8.1
Contains the information required by Section 6 (where
applicable).
8.2
Include documentation which identifies each class of waste
which will be generated by the demolition and specifies the
means by which each class will be disposed.
8.3
Include any other drawings and information as required by the
Chief Building Official.
8.4
Include a site plan in accordance with Section 14.
8.5
There shall be no materials buried on site without the approval
of the Chief Building Official or other jurisdictions as
applicable.
8.6
An engineer shall be engaged for a building as described in
Div. C, 1.2.2.3 of the Building Code, where a building:
(a)
exceeds 3 storeys in building height or 600m² (6458 ft ²) in
building area;
(b)
the building structure includes pre-tensioned or post-
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tensioned members;
(c)
it is proposed that the demolition will extend below the level
of the footings of any adjacent building and occur within the
angle of repose of the soil, as drawn from the bottom of such
footing; or
(d)
explosives or a laser are to be used during the course of
demolition.
9.0
Conditional Building Permit
9.1
Contain the information required in Section 6 (where
applicable) covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is sought.
9.2
Provide evidence by-laws passed under sections 34 and 38 of
the Planning Act, 1990 and other such applicable law is
complied with in respect of the proposed building or
construction.
9.3
Provide written reasons why unreasonable delays in
construction will occur if a conditional permit is not granted.
9.4
Provide written confirmation that the applicant will enter into
an agreement as pursuant to section 8(3)(c) of the Building
Code Act, 1992.
9.5
Application to be limited to that portion of the building for
which the Conditional Permit is being requested.
9.6
Identify the necessary approvals and the timing in which such
approval will be obtained.
9.7
Identify the time in which completed plans and specifications
of the entire building with all components will be filed with the
Chief Building Official.
9.8
Include other information, plans and specifications as required
by the Chief Building Official.
9.9
The Chief Building Official has authority to enter into and
execute agreements with the owner, applicant and such other
persons as the Chief Building Official determines for the
purposes set out in section 8(3)(c) of the Building Code Act,
1992.
10.0 Change of Use
10.1
Contains the information required by Section 6 (where
applicable) covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is sought.
10.2
Describe the building of which the occupancy is to be
changed, by a description that will readily identify and locate
the building lot and would give the legal description of the
land. Identify and describe in detail the current and proposed
occupancies of the building or part of a building for which the
application is made.
10.3
Include 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
requirements of the Building Code including floor plans,
details of wall, ceiling and roof assemblies, identifying
required fire resistance ratings and load bearing capacities.
10.4
Include a copy of the current sewage approval where, in the
opinion of the Chief Building Official, the proposed change of
use in all or part of a building may result in an increase in daily
sewage flow or apply through the Municipality to obtain an
"On-site Sewage Permit."
11.0 Agricultural Building Permits
11.1
Permits for agricultural buildings with the purpose of housing
animals will not be granted by the Chief Building Official until
all applicable law has been adhered to as part of the
application, including the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and
all regulations made thereunder.
11.2
Required nutrient management plans and strategic plans as
required by the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 must be part
of the application. A "Record of Approval" must be received as
part of the building permit application prior to permit issuance.
11.3
All construction must comply with the current Building Code
and/or the National Farm Building Code of Canada, 1995 (as
amended).
12.0 Sewage System Permits
12.1
Contains the information required by all clauses under Section
6 (where applicable) covering the portion of the work for which
immediate approval is sought.
12.2
Identify and describe in detail the work to be done and the
existing and proposed use and occupancy of the building, or
part thereof, for which the application for a sewage system
permit is made.
12.3
Floor plans are to be provided for all levels of the dwelling or
structure the sewage system is serving.
12.4
All rooms are to be identified and labeled on the plans
including all bedrooms.
12.5
Include all completed forms in the Trent Lakes Application for
a Sewage System Permit package, including proposed
sewage system design, calculation sheet, site plan and
Schedule 2 Sewage System Installer Information.
12.6
Include a site plan in accordance with Section 14 and
Schedule F.
13.0 Plans and Specifications
13.1
All applications are required to be submitted through the
municipal online portal known as Cloudpermit unless the Chief
Building Official allows a paper-based application. Each paper
application shall be accompanied by plans, specifications, and
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other documents which the Municipality will use to convert the
paper-based submission into digital and enter the application
and supporting documents into Cloudpermit.
13.2
Applicants wishing to allow the Municipality to upload hard
copy plans, applications, and other documents will be required
to complete the "Declaration to Upload Application to
Cloudpermit form to provide formal approval for municipal
staff to upload documents on behalf of the owner.
13.3
Specifications, whether a separate document or written on a
plan, shall clearly set out the materials to be used and the
manner in which they are to be installed. Specifications shall
not be generic or give options to the contractor.
13.4
Subsection 15.11(5) of the Building Code Act, 1992 requires
designers to be qualified as per Division C- Part 3, Section
3.2.4.1 (1) with exemptions as per Division C- Part 3, Section
3.2.4.1 (3).
13.5
Sufficient information shall be submitted with each application
for a permit to enable the Chief Building Official to determine
whether or not the proposed construction, demolition or
change of use will comply with the Building Code Act, 1992,
the Building Code and any other applicable law.
14.0 Site Plan Requirements
14.1
Where a new building is proposed, an existing building is to
be enlarged (in height or area) or moved, the exterior walls or
overhangs of an existing building will be altered, or existing
site work will be extended, altered a site plan shall be
submitted with the application.
14.2
The site plan shall be drawn accurately to scale and
dimensioned to demonstrate compliance with the current
comprehensive zoning by-law and/or applicable law, bearing
the name and date of the person that prepared the plan
14.3
The site plan shall include:
(a)
size, area, and use of all buildings currently and proposed on
the subject property;
(b)
existing and finished ground levels or grades when significant
changes are being proposed as part of the project;
(c)
existing right-of way, easements, and municipal services;
(d)
the location of overhead hydro-electric transmission lines;
and
(e)
setbacks measured horizontally and at right angles from
property lines to any existing and/ or proposed buildings from
respective property line designations as defined in the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
14.4
Additional requirements for lots on a plan of subdivision are
set out in Section 7.
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14.5
The Chief Building Official may request a survey to be
completed by an Ontario Land Surveyor when deemed
necessary.
14.6
Verification by an Ontario Land Surveyor that all setbacks
conform to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law may be
required prior to excavation, prior to proceeding past the
foundation stage and once the building/structures exterior is
completed, if required by the Chief Building Official.
14.7
The Chief Building Official may refuse the site plan submitted
with an application, if in the opinion of the Chief Building
Official the plans do not contain the correct or enough
technical information as required.
14.8
Detailed site plan lists for different types of construction
projects are found on Schedule F.
15.0 Permits
15.1
The fees payable for the various classes of permits shall be
those set out in Schedule C of this By-law.
15.2
All fees will be calculated by Building Department staff
following receipt of a complete application is deemed
complete.
15.3
All fees to be paid prior to or at the time of the issuance of the
permit, except for fees related to on-site sewage systems
which are payable when the application is submitted.
15.4
Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a
construction or demolition permit or a conditional permit are
based on the construction value of the proposed work,
provided that where application is made for a conditional
permit, fees shall be paid for the complete project.
Construction value is based on Schedule A.
15.5
Where the fees payable in respect of an application for a
construction or demolition permit or a conditional permit are
based on a square footage charge, the area shall be
calculated for the finished floor area measured to the exterior
face of the building.
15.6
Every request for a fee refund shall be in writing, and shall
undertake to unequivocally withdraw the application, commit
construction not being commenced, or provided that
construction has been abandoned and will not resume. Upon
receipt of such a request and being satisfied as to its veracity,
the Chief Building Official will cancel all applicable permits and
determine the amount, if any, of the portion of the fee to be
refunded.
Premature Inspection Fee
15.7
At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, an additional
fee shall be paid when additional inspections are required due
to inspections being called for prematurely before the
construction is ready for inspection. Prior to the follow-up
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inspection taking place, all outstanding fees shall be paid.
Additional Inspection Fee
15.8
Additional inspections deemed necessary by the Chief
Building Official (applicable to existing buildings or defective/
deficient new buildings or that apply to portions of construction
requiring extensive re-inspections due to major faults or
oversights that have affected or have changed the approved
construction) shall be subject to the payment of a fee.
Permit Maintenance Annual Fee
15.9
If the construction is not complete by the one-year anniversary
of the date of issuance of the building permit, a permit
maintenance annual fee will be applied to the permit for the
continuation of the construction. The construction will be
reviewed on an annual basis until the permit is closed and
payment of additional fees may be required.
15.10 The process for the "Permit Maintenance Annual Fee" is as
follows:
(a)
the permit holder will be notified of the pending anniversary
date when the permit will lapse;
(b)
the owner or permit holder or both shall advise the Building
Department if the construction is ready for final inspection
and the inspection will be conducted to determine compliance
of construction with the Building Code. If the permit receives
final approval, no fee shall be payable;
(c)
thirty (30) days after the notice of lapsing has been
circulated, the permit holder shall be issued an invoice in
relation to the lapsing of the permit;
(d)
the last known mailing address on the permit application or
tax billing purposes, or email shall be used to send the
notice;
(e)
if the "Permit Maintenance Annual Fee" is not paid within
ninety (90) days of the mailing of the invoice, the Municipality
shall be entitled to add the fee owing to the tax roll to be
collected in a like manner as taxes, pursuant to section
446(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001;
(f)
a person to whom a permit has been issued prior to April 1,
2021 (implementation date for Cloud Permit) and has not
paid any previous "Permit Maintenance Annual Fees", shall
pay the base fee plus the current year owing as follows:
i.
the base fee shall be calculated at the Permit
Maintenance Annual Fees rate multiplied per year the
permit has been opened or since last year the fee has
been paid, up to a maximum of 10 years, and
ii.
the fee shall be paid prior to the inspection taking place;
(g)
a person to whom a permit that has been issued after April 1,
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2021, shall pay all outstanding "Permit Maintenance Annual
Fees" prior to any inspection taking place;
(h)
a permit may be determined to be dormant building permit by
the Chief Building Official;
(i)
a Permit Maintenance Annual Fee is applicable to the
property and is payable by the current owner at each
anniversary date.
16.0 Review Process
Premature Application (Incomplete)
16.1
Whereas Division C, 1.3.1.3 of the Building Code specifies
time periods for processing a complete application, if during
review of an application it is found to be incomplete or found
to contravene applicable law, the Chief Building Official shall
provide notice to the applicant or owner and give the reasons
in writing for the determination.
16.2
If an application has been found to be incomplete or
contravenes applicable law, review of the application will be
suspended and will no longer be subject to the time periods
set out in the Building Code.
16.3
Where Section 16.1 has been applied, review of an
application will be resumed when all the required
documentation has been provided which corrects the
deficiency identified within the context above.
17.0 Revision to Plans
17.1
Where drawings, specifications or other documentation are
submitted in a request for change on an issued permit, the
Chief Building Official shall review the change and no change
can take place without written authorization from the Chief
Building Official.
17.2
The processing of the supplementary/altered information is
subject to a revision fee.
17.3
The Chief Building Official may waive the revision fee
depending on the extent or complexity of the proposed
change(s).
18.0 Inspections
Notice for Inspections
18.1
In accordance with section 10.2(1) of the Building Code Act,
1992, for the purposes of a notice of readiness for inspection,
the prescribed person (owner or authorized agent) shall notify
the Chief Building Official that the construction is ready to be
inspected.
18.2
The person to whom a permit has been issued shall notify the
Chief Building Official of all required inspections listed in the
Building Code and/or listed on the issued permit.
18.3
Notice shall be provided with the address and/or permit
number, and name of the person requesting inspection with
phone number.
18.4
Notice shall not be effective unless given in one of the
following ways:
(a)
phone message given to the Municipality of Trent Lakes
Building Department at (705) 738-3800 or 1-800-374-4009;
(b)
online through Cloudpermit;
(c)
in person at the Municipality of Trent Lakes Building
Department counter or the office of the Chief Building Official;
and
(d)
email to [email protected].
18.5
The owner ( or applicant as approved by the owner) shall
notify the Chief Building Official pursuant to section 7(1)(e) of
the Building Code Act, 1992 and Division C, Part 1, Clause
1.3.5.3(1), not less than two (2) business days,) not including
day of notice, in advance of the following stages of
construction:
18.6
As specified in section 10.2(1) of the Ontario Building Code
Act, 1992, in addition to the stages prescribed in Division C,
Part 1, Article 1.3.5 of the Building Code.
(a)
readiness to construct footings or floating slab;
(b)
substantial completion of footings and foundations prior to
commencement of backfilling;
(c)
substantial completion of underground plumbing works;
(d)
substantial completion of structural framing and ductwork and
piping for heating and air conditioning systems, if the building
is within the scope of Part 9 of Division B;
(e)
substantial completion of structural framing and roughing-in
of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air contaminant
extraction equipment, if the building is not a building to which
Clause (c) applies;
(f)
substantial completion of air barrier systems;
(g)
substantial completion of all required fire separations and
closures and all fire protection systems including standpipe,
sprinkler, fire alarm and emergency lighting;
(h)
substantial completion of fire access routes;
(i)
readiness for inspection and testing of:
i.
building sewers and building drains,
ii.
water service pipes,
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iii.
fire service mains,
iv.
drainage systems and venting systems,
v.
water distribution system, and
vi.
plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances;
(j)
Readiness for inspection of suction and gravity outlets,
covers and suction piping serving outlets of an outdoor pool
described in Division A, Part 1, 1.3.1.1(1)(j) of the Building
Code, public pool or public spa;
(k)
substantial completion of the circulation/recirculation system
of an outdoor pool or splash pad,4 described in Division A,
Part 1, Clause1.3.1.1(1)(j) of the Building Code, a public pool
or public spa and substantial completion of the pool before it
is first filled with water (commercial and public pools, spa or
splash pads) ;
(l)
substantial completion of installation of plumbing not located
in a structure, before the commencement of backfilling;
(m)
completion of construction and installation of components
required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under
Division C, 1.3.3.1(1) of the Building Code or to permit
occupancy under 1.3.3.2(1), if the building or part of the
building to be occupied is not fully completed, and
(n)
completion of construction and installation of components
required to permit the issue of an occupancy permit under
Division C, Part 1, Section 1.3.3.
18.7
The owner (or applicant as approved by the owner) shall
notify the Chief Building Official pursuant to section 10.2(1) of
the Building Code Act, 1992, and Division C, Part 1, 1.3.5.3(2)
of the Building Code, not less than five (5) business days, not
including the day of notice, in advance of the following stages
of construction:
(a)
readiness to construct the sewage system; and
(b)
substantial completion of the installation of the sewage
system before commencement of backfilling.
18.8
Subsequent to receiving a notice of readiness to inspect
pursuant to section 10.2(1) of the Building Code Act, 1992,
the Chief Building Official shall cause an inspection to be
made to which the notice relates.
18.9
The Chief Building Official will make every reasonable effort to
schedule an inspection at the convenience of the permit
holder, but the Chief Building Official has the right to cause an
inspection to be made at any time during the two (2) days
following the day upon which a notice of the completed stage
of construction is received.
18.10 Notice must include the permit number, name of person
requesting the inspection, type of inspection requested, civic
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address of property and name of owner.
Additional Notices
18.11 Additional notices for inspections may be required at the
following stages of construction:
(a)
commencement of construction of the building;
(b)
substantial completion of structural framing for each storey, if
the building is a type of building that is within the scope of
Division B of the Building Code, other than Part 9;
(c)
ICF re-bar installation inspections (repeated as necessary);
(d)
underground plumbing;
(e)
commencement of construction of,
i.
Masonry fireplaces and masonry chimneys,
ii.
Factory-built fireplaces and allied chimneys, or
iii.
Stoves, ranges, space heaters and add-on furnaces
using solid fuels and allied chimneys;
(f)
substantial completion of interior finishes;
(g)
substantial completion of heating, ventilating, air conditioning
and air containment extraction equipment;
(h)
substantial completion of exterior cladding;
(i)
substantial completion of site grading;
(j)
substantial completion of the pool deck and dressing rooms
for a public pool or public spa and readiness for inspection of
emergency stop system for public pool or public spa;
(k)
completion and availability of drawings of the building as
constructed; and
(l)
completion of a building for which an occupancy permit is
required under Division C, 1.3.3.4 or 1.3.3.5 of the Building
Code.
18.12 Any, or all of the above-noted additional inspections may be
required respecting the construction of a building.
Occupancy and Completion of a Building
18.13 No person shall occupy or use, or permit to be occupied or
used, any building newly erected or renovated until notice of
the date of this completion is given to the Chief Building
Official (in accordance with Division C, 1.3.3.1(1) of the
Building Code) and the following requirements are also
satisfied:
(a)
an inspection request is made and approved pursuant to
such notice as outlined in Section 18.5 of this By-law;
(b)
the occupancy inspection took place as requested and was
deemed to be complete;
(c)
all orders issued by the Chief Building Official or a Building
Inspector pursuant to the provisions of this By-law or under
the Building Code Act, 1992 or the Building Code have been
fully complied with;
(d)
final interior and exterior inspections are to be requested
once all substantial interior and exterior work related to the
project is done including interior wall and ceiling facings,
plumbing, heating/ ventilation (HVAC), all exterior facings are
in place, exterior grading (immediately adjacent to the
building) extending to surface drainage, all safety
requirements (both interior and exterior), all structural, all
sewage system and electrical requirements have been met
and any other mandatory requirements under the Building
Code have been completed;
(e)
The following documents have been submitted:
i.
ESA final Certificate to be obtained from the Electrical
Safety Authority,
ii.
HRV balancing report,
iii.
Potable Water Test certificate,
iv.
WETT Certificate, and
v.
final inspection report for Sewage System;
(f)
engineer and/or architect certificates and inspection forms as
it relates to the construction; and
(g)
Any outstanding required documentation identified
throughout the inspection process of the building including
outstanding engineer reports.
18.14 Final inspections are required prior to closing a permit. Such
inspections may be in conjunction with or subsequent to a
required occupancy certificate.
18.15 It is the responsibility of the owner of the property to request a
final inspection (once all other inspections have been
completed and passed) for all construction at the time of
substantial completion.
19.0 Penalty
19.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is
guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of not more than:
(a)
on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $50,000; and
(b)
on any subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than
$100,000.
19.2
A corporation that contravenes any provision of this By-law is
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guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine of not more than:
(a)
on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $500,000; and
(b)
on any subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than
$1,500,000.
19.3
In addition, every director or officer of a corporation who
knowingly concurs in the furnishing of false information, a
failure to comply or a contravention under Section 19.0 is
guilty of an offence.
20.0 Interpretation
20.1
Any reference in this By-law to:
(a)
statutes, regulations, by-laws, policies or rules is to such
statutes, regulations, by-laws, policies or rules as amended,
extended, re-enacted or replaced from time to time;
(b)
the exercise of the Chief Building Official's powers, authority,
duties or responsibilities under this By-law shall be to the
Chief Building Official's sole and absolute discretion;
(c)
a requirement, obligation or responsibility of any applicant,
owner or permit holder to do something shall be deemed to
be at their sole cost and expense.
21.0 Severability
21.1
Should any provision, or any part of a provision of this By-law
be declared invalid, or to be of no force and effect by a court
of competent jurisdiction, it is the intent of Council that such a
provision, or part of a provision, shall be severed from this By-
law, and every other provision of the By-law shall be applied
and enforced in accordance with its terms to the extent
possible according to law.
22.0 Schedules
22.1
The following Schedules shall form an integral part of this By-
law:
(a)
Schedule A - Classification of Buildings Construction Value
Calculation
(b)
Schedule B - Classes of Permits
(c)
Schedule C - Fees
(d)
Schedule D - Specific Permit Requirements and Exemptions
(e)
Schedule E - Permit Application Requirements
(f)
Schedule F - Site Plan Requirements
23.0 Short Title
23.1
This By-law may be referred to as the "Building By-law".
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24.0 Amendments and Repeals
24.1
That By-law B2017-004, and any amendments, are hereby
repealed.
24.2
That By-law B2023-007 be amended by deleting Schedules B
and H and replacing them with Schedule C attached hereto.
25.0 Effective Date
25.1
This By-law shall come into force on the date it is passed.
Read a first, second and third time and passed this 6th day of August, 2024.
Terry Lambshead, Mayor
Jessie Clark, Clerk
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Schedule A - Classification of Buildings and Construction Value
Calculation
Classification of Buildings Used for Estimating Value
of Construction in the Municipality of Trent Lakes
Estimated Cost of
Construction per
Square Foot
Residential Dwellings
Single Family Dwellings, Secondary Dwellings, Seasonal
Residential
$200.00
2 storey dwellings and cottages
1st Floor $200.00
2nd Floor $125.00
Finished Basement $75.00
Attached Garage $100.00
Detached garages and boathouses with
Frost Wall $55.00
Grade slab $50.00
Garage with a 2nd Floor $70.00
Residential and recreation storage sheds
$25.00
Porches
Roofed in $60.00
Screened in $75.00
Glassed in $90.00
Open decks
Attached $30.00
Detached $50.00
Gazebo and open-air structures
Including carports up to 530 sq.ft. in area $35.00
Over 530 sq.ft. in area $45.00
Guest Cabins
$150.00
Renovations
$80.00
New Foundation for a Relocated Building
$45.00
Notwithstanding the above when a residential dwelling is
constructed with a pier system
Repair Facilities
Includes service stations, marine services and repair,
small engine repair shop, repair garage, repair shops,
automobile body shop
$120.00
Renovation of the above $55.00/sq.ft.
Sale Facilities
Includes automobile show rooms and sale facilities,
marine showrooms and sale facilities, recreation vehicle
sales facilities
$155.00
Renovation of the above $55.00/sq.ft.
Industrial
Includes any furniture manufacturing, metal fabrication
assembly plants, woodworking plant or facility
$95.00
Institutions and Services
Includes schools, medical facilities, senior citizen
housing, nursing homes, day care, churches, meeting
rooms, halls, police stations, detention centres, arenas,
lending institutions, community centres, post offices,
libraries,
$150.00
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Renovations of the above $70.00/sq.ft.
Other Commercial Uses
Hotels, motels, restaurants, taverns, cafeterias,
apartments, office buildings, conference centres
$175.00
Renovations of the above $75.00/sq. ft.
Agricultural Uses
Pole Barn Construction
$35.00 / sq. ft.
Framed Enclosed Construction on Foundation
$60.00
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Schedule B - Classes of Permits
Permit Type
Description
Building Permit
Respecting the complete construction of a
building or part of a building.
Conditional
Building Permit
Respecting the construction of a building
subject to conditions imposed pursuant
to section 8(3) of the Building Code Act,
1992.
Demolition
Permit
Respecting the demolition of a building or
part of a building.
Change of Use
Permit
Respecting a change in use of a building
or part of a building which results in an
increase in hazard as determined by the
Chief Building Official in accordance with
the Building Code which may be required
with or without construction having taken
place and includes types of occupancies
being added or removed.
Sewage System
Permit
Respecting the installation, replacement,
or repair of a sewage system.
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*Taxes not included in the fees and charges. Please add applicable taxes where necessary.
Schedule C - Fees
Building Permit - Residential Group 'C'
Permit Description
Permit fee
GL Account #
New Residential Construction
(Finished/Heated Area)
$1.54 per ft2
(minimum $2,464.00)
01-4335-1961
Residential Addition (Finished/Heated
Area)
$1.54 per ft2
(minimum $847.00)
01-4335-1961
Residential Construction/Addition
(Unfinished/Unheated Area)
$0.91 per ft2
(minimum $455.00)
01-4335-1961
Deck (Uncovered)
$0.42 per ft2
(minimum $287.70)
01-4335-1961
Finished Basement/Walkout
(Finished/Heated Area)
$0.83 per ft2
(minimum $581.00)
01-4335-1961
Demolition
$164.47
01-4335-1961
Building Permits - All Groups
Basic Renovation/Change of Use
(Interior Layout Changes Only)
$0.41 per ft2
(minimum $287.00)
01-4335-1961
Extensive Renovation (Life Safety
System/HVAC/Fire Separation)
$0.83 per ft2
(minimum $581.00)
01-4335-1961
Solar Project (Roof-top)
$5.76 per panel
(minimum $288.00)
01-4335-1961
Tents (Single or Group < 2422 ft2)
$164.47
01-4335-1961
Engineered Tents (Single or Group ≥
2422 ft2)
$0.19 per ft2
01-4335-1961
Miscellaneous Projects (Plumbing,
Woodstove, Trailer, etc.)
$287.83
01-4335-1961
Building Permits - Non-Residential Group 'A', 'B', 'D', 'E' & 'F'
Group 'A' & 'B' Construction/Addition
(Finished/Heated Area)
$1.90 per ft2
(minimum $2,660.00)
01-4335-1961
Group 'D & 'E' Construction/Addition
(Finished/Heated Area)
$1.76 per ft2
(minimum $2,288.00)
01-4335-1961
Group 'F' Construction/Addition
(Finished/Heated Area)
$1.64 per ft2
(minimum $1,968.00)
01-4335-1961
Accessory Structure/Farm Building
(Unfinished/Unheated Area)
$0.99 per ft2
(minimum $742.50)
01-4335-1961
Demolition
$0.39 per ft2
(minimum $408.34)
01-4335-1961
Building Permit Administrative Fees
Building Permit Renewal
$209.54 per year
01-4335-1966
Transfer of Permit
$164.47
01-4335-1961
Inspection of any Stage of Construction
more than twice
$164.47 per
inspection
01-4335-1961
Extra Plans Review (Revised Drawings)
$164.47 per hour
01-4335-1961
Projects or Items not covered elsewhere
in this Schedule
As determined by
CBO
(minimum $164.47)
01-4335-1961
Alternative Solution
$164.47 per hour
01-4335-1961
Note: All areas are based on the definition of "gross area" in the OBC
Sewage System Building Permits
Class 4 Sewage System - New ≤ 4,500
L/day
$1,000.00
01-4335-1991
Class 4 Sewage System - New > 4,500
L/day and ≤ 10,000 L/day
$1,450.00
01-4335-1991
Class 4 Sewage System - Tank
Replacement Only
$500.00
01-4335-1991
Class 5 Sewage System (Holding Tank)
$1,000.00
01-4335-1991
Class 3 Sewage System (Cesspool)
$500.00
01-4335-1991
Class 2 Sewage System (Greywater
System)
$500.00
01-4335-1991
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*Taxes not included in the fees and charges. Please add applicable taxes where necessary.
Trench Bed repair or extension ≤ 16 m
$500.00
01-4335-1991
Filter Bed repair, replacement or
extension of ≤ 6 m
$500.00
01-4335-1991
Sewage System Administrative Fees
Transfer of Permit to New Owner
$375.00
01-4335-1991
Existing System Inspection
$500.00
01-4335-1991
Rezoning or Minor Variance Comments
$200.00
01-4335-1992
Severance or Subdivision Comments -
First Lot
$300.00
01-4335-1992
Severance or Subdivision Comments -
Each Additional Lot
$150.00
01-4335-1992
Severance or Subdivision Re-inspection
- First Lot
$300.00
01-4335-1992
Severance or Subdivision Re-inspection
- Each Additional Lot
$150.00
01-4335-1992
Permit Review
$300.00
01-4335-1991
Amendment to Sewage Permit
$250.00
01-4335-1991
Field Consultation Fee
$350.00
01-4335-1991
Copies of Archived Permits
$35.00
01-4325-1821
File Search
$125.00
01-4325-1821
Administrative Penalties (Building Without a Permit or Inspection)
Investigation - Accessory Structure
$157.15
01-4335-1962
Issue Order - Accessory Structure
$523.84
01-4335-1962
Annual Review - Accessory Structure
$314.30
01-4335-1962
Investigation - Residential Structure
$471.46
01-4335-1962
Issue Order - Residential Structure
$995.30
01-4335-1962
Annual Review - Residential Structure
$471.46
01-4335-1962
Investigation - Non-Residential
Structure
$785.76
01-4335-1962
Issue Order - Non-Residential Structure $1,309.60
01-4335-1962
Annual Review - Non-Residential
Structure
$785.76
01-4335-1962
Construction, Demolition or Change of
Use Without a Permit - Additional Fee
Equal to 100% of the
amount calculated as
the regular permit fee
(shall not exceed
$5,000.00)
01-4335-1962
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Schedule D - Specific Permit Requirements and Exemptions
Re-siding of existing residential and their accessory building(s) and
insulation installation
- It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to re-side or reface exterior
walls for a single-family dwelling or accessory building when:
(a) a change is made from one material type to another that includes
the installation of masonry products. -
(b) any structural changes or additions are made to the wall structure,
(c) replacing exterior sheathing over 6m² (64 ft2) in area, and/or
(d) insulation and vapour barrier are added or replaced over 6 m² (64
ft2) in area.
i.
Replacement windows must be of equal or better energy
rating than existing.
ii.
Replacement windows are not permitted in new construction.
Interior load bearing wall(s), ceiling, and floor framing of residential and
their accessory building(s) and decks (covered or open)
- A building permit is required when any structural changes are to occur to
interior load-bearing partition walls, ceiling framing, subfloor replacement,
structural floor elements, structural roof, or wall components and/or when
insulation and vapour barrier replacement is over 6 m² (64 ft2) in area.
Exterior Deck system(s) of residential use and their accessory building(s)
- It is a requirement to obtain a building permit:
(a) when replacing or repairing any structural components (including
foundations),
(b) when replacing or repairing any guard (railing) system,
(c) when constructing additions(s) to the deck area,
(d) When entire decks are removed and replaced
(e) when modification or addition of deck stairs occur.
(f) Minor repairs to decks including replacing deck boards and non-
structural repairs will not require a building permit.
- Commercial deck permits attached and detached require permits and are
required to comply with Part 3, Part 4, or Part 9 of the Building Code
respectively.
- If only the deck surface (decking) is being replaced with the same or
greater thickness or material than the original and is of equal or greater
strength, a permit is not required.
- Minor repairs to stairs or guards do not require a building permit.
- It is a requirement that deck replacements require building permits which
include all decks attached to a structure (no matter the size) and any
detached decks greater than 10 m². (107.63 ft²). The deck replacement
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shall comply with the requirements of the current Building Code.
General permit requirement statement (as per the Ontario Building Code
Act, 1992)
- Any structure greater than 10 m² (107.63 ft²) in area requires a building
permit.
- Any structure of any size containing plumbing requires a building permit.
- Any shed that is greater than 15 m² (161.45 ft²)in area (see definition of
shed) requires a building permit.
- Any addition to a building, no matter the size, requires a building permit.
- Any attached deck
- Any detached deck greater than 10 m²
Perimeter building foundation and weepers of residential and the
accessory building(s)
- It is a requirement to obtain a building permit to repair an exterior
perimeter foundation and/or perimeter weeper for a single-family dwelling
or accessory building when any structural work (including structural repair)
on the foundation system is being done including underpinnings,
replacement, increase in backfill height, change in the type of damp
proofing, installation of new weeper system when there was none
previously and insulating systems.
- A permit is not required for minor repairs to the foundation wall (e.g. small
hairline crack repairs, replacement of parging on block or ICF
Foundations).
Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry of a residential building and their
accessory building(s)
- It is a requirement to obtain a building permit when changing kitchen and
bathroom cabinetry that will cause:
(a) any structural work to the foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and/or roof
system,
(b) when plumbing modifications beyond actual reconnect or minor
modifications when the cabinet interior or room interior within 1.83
m (6'-0") of the actual fixture occur (provided no change to the
configuration of the drainage and venting system is made) and/or
(c) when insulation and vapour barrier replacement is over 6 m² (64
ft2) in area.
Fireplaces, woodstoves, and chimneys of residential and their accessory
building(s)
- It is a requirement to obtain a building permit when:
(a) installing new or replacing a fireplace or woodstove unit and/or
appurtenant chimney.
(b) When any structural components in the structure will be affected, when
building envelope assemblies will be affected, when floor protection is
required with the installation of a fireplace, woodstove and/or chimney.
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(c) When the fireplace and/or chimney is of masonry (or like) construction.
- WETT inspection reports are required to be submitted for woodstove,
fireplace and/or chimney installations by a certified installer.
- Minor fireplace, woodstove, or chimney repairs (including the supports for
any of them) do not require a permit.
Rooftop Solar installations to new or existing structures
- All solar installations to be installed on existing roof structures require
building permits. Existing roof assemblies to be assessed by a
Professional Structural Engineer.
- New construction which includes roof top solar panels, shall have truss
designs to include the additional load of the solar mounts.
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Schedule E - Permit Application Requirements
Single Family Dwelling, Seasonal Dwellings, Secondary Dwellings
- A completed Building Permit application on the prescribed form,
- Conservation Authority Permit if applicable,
- Source water protection areas approval letter,
- Schedule 1 completed by designer,
- EEDS (Energy Efficiency Design Summary) prepared and signed by
designer,
- A site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Architectural Drawings for a dwelling shall include:
(a) Foundation / basement plan with all structural elements shown and
sized as per the Building Code,
(b) Main floor / second floor plan with all structural elements shown
and sized as per the Building Code,
(c) Sections throughout pertinent parts of the building to show how the
building is being constructed with building components labelled,
(d) Elevations of each side of the building,
(e) Engineering for elements including any elements that fall outside of
Part 9 of the OBC (LVL beams, beams carrying point loads, ridge
beams, etc.),
- Roof truss layout. (Roof trusses sealed by engineer if available at time of
application. If not, they must be submitted as soon as they are received),
- On-site Sewage System Permit, and
- HVAC design prepared by a qualified BCIN designer. HVAC plan shall
include:
(a) Heat Loss / gain calculations,
(b) Duct Layout- in colour to clearly identify cold and warm air plenums,
and
(c) HRV layout.
(d) If the heat source is an in-floor loop layout system, a "Loop Layout
Plan" prepared by a BCIN qualified designer shall be provided
along with an HRV design.
Additions/Renovations Permits
- A completed Building Permit application on the prescribed form,
- Conservation Authority permit if applicable,
- Source Water protection areas approval letter,
- Schedule 1 completed by Designer,
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- EEDS (Energy Efficiency Design Summary) prepared and signed by
Designer,
- A detailed site plan conforming to Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Architectural Drawings for a dwelling shall include:
(a) Foundation / basement plan with all structural elements shown and
sized as per the Building Code,
(b) Main floor / second floor plan with all structural elements shown
and sized as per the Building Code,
(c) Sections throughout pertinent parts of the building to show how the
building is being constructed,
(d) Elevations of each side of the building,
(e) Engineering for elements including any elements that fall outside of
Part 9 of the Building Code (LVL beams, beams carrying point
loads, ridge beams, etc.).
- Roof truss layout,
- Roof trusses sealed by engineer if available at time of application. If not,
they must be submitted as soon as they are received,
- Engineered beam designs (e.g. LVL design sheets), and
- On-site sewage system approval permitting the current septic system can
support the proposed addition or renovations or a new Sewage System
Permit. On-site sewage system permit fixture count must match the
architectural plans being submitted.
On-site Sewage System Permits
- A completed building permit application on the prescribed form,
- Conservation Authority permit if applicable,
- Source Water protection areas letter,
- Schedule 1 completed by Designer,
- Schedule 2 completed,
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G, and
- Floor plans or each floor including the basement identifying the room
names and all fixtures clearly identified.
Existing furnace to be used to provide heat for Additions.
- A letter from a qualified BCIN Designer stating that the existing system
has been inspected and verified that it can support the addition, and
- Design of additions or alterations to the existing system being modified.
New or additional furnace
- HVAC design prepared by a qualified BCIN designer,
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- HVAC plan shall include:
(a) Heat Loss / gain calculations,
(b) Duct Layout- in colour to clearly identify cold and warm air plenums,
(c) HRV layout.
- If the Heat source is an in-floor loop layout system, a Loop Layout Plan
prepared by a qualified BCIN designer shall be provided along with an
HRV design.
Garages/Sheds/other Accessory Buildings
- Completed Building Permit Application on the prescribed form,
- Conservation Authority permit if applicable,
- Source Water protection areas approval letter
- Designer Schedule 1 completed by Designer,
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14, and
- Architectural drawings including:
(a) Foundation plan,
(b) If a slab foundation greater than 55 square meters (m²) (592 ft²), slab
to be stamped by Professional Structural Engineer,
(c) If a slab foundation for garage is for a two-storey structure, supporting
masonry, and / or has point loads, slab shall be engineered (any size
of slab) requires a Professional Structural Engineer stamp,
(d) Floor plans, Wall Sections containing all structural and energy efficient
information,
(e) Elevations of all 4 sides of the structure,
(f) Guard details if applicable for all stairs and landings.
Slabs Supporting a Structure
- Any slab supporting a one-storey structure greater than 55 square meters
(m²) (592 ft²) requires a Professional Structural Engineer stamp.
- Any slab of any size supporting two storeys, point loads and/or masonry
shall be engineered (any size of slab) requires a Professional Structural
Engineer stamp.
Decks
- Complete application on the prescribed form,
- Site Plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Conservation Authority permit if applicable,
- Source Water protection areas approval letter
- Designer Schedule 1, and
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- Architectural Plans including:
(a) Foundation plan (sono tube locations and pad size),
(b) Floor framing plan - floor joists sizes, beam sizes, attachment details
to the dwelling,
(c) Section through deck to show all components from footing to guard,
(d) Distance from grade to deck floor to be shown on the section,
(e) Guard details- SB-7 compliance or a pre-engineered guard system,
(f) Pre-engineered guard system to have manufacturers installation
document,
(g) Ledger board connection detail.
Prefabricated Steel Building
- Complete Building Permit application on the prescribed form,
- Conservation Authority Permit if required,
- Source Water protection approval letter
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Engineered drawings for the prefabricated building, and
- Foundation plan to support the steel structure. If the foundation is to be a
slab, the slab is required to be engineered by a Professional Structural
Engineer.
Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace
- Completed Building Permit Application on the prescribed form,
- Manufacturers installation manual,
- Required setbacks from structures as per the manufacturer, and
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G.
Wood Stove/Fireplace/Chimney Installations
- Completed Building Permit Application on the prescribed form,
- Manufacturers installation manual,
- Required setbacks from combustible interior walls as per the
manufacturer.
Boat Houses
- Completed Building Permit Application on the prescribed form,
- Designer Schedule 1 complete by Designer,
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Source Water Protection areas approval letter
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- Conservation Authority Permit if applicable,
- Approval and permits from other agencies if applicable: MNRF work
permits, Trent Severn Waterway, and
- Architectural drawings including:
(a) Foundation plan,
(b) If a slab foundation greater than 55 square meters (m²) , slab to be
stamped by Professional Structural Engineer,
(c) If a slab foundation for garage is for a two-storey structure and / or has
point loads, slab shall be engineered (any size of slab) requires a
Professional Structural Engineer stamp,
(d) Floor plans, Wall Sections containing all structural information,
(e) Elevations of all 4 sides of the structure,
(f) Guard details if applicable for all stairs, landings and decks.
Commercial Projects
- Complete Building Permit application on the prescribed form,
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Conservation Authority permit if applicable,
- Source Water protection areas approval letter
- Sewage system approval from either the Municipality or Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation & Parks (MOECP) for systems greater than
10,000 L/ day,
- Architectural plans- scope of project will determine if building needs to be
designed by a qualified BCIN Designer with Large Buildings Classification
or an Architect/Engineer,
- HVAC / Mechanical design,
- SB- 10- Energy Efficiency may be required depending on use of the
building,
- Building Matrix,
- Occupancy classification with occupant load calculations provided, and
- For Assembly Occupancies, floor layout of seating plans to be provided
(e.g. restaurant will need to show tables and chairs).
Note: Some commercial projects may be required to have more a detailed site
plan, grading plans, storm water management plan as part of a Site Plan
Agreement as per the requirements of the Planning Department.
Agricultural Structures
- Completed building permit application on the prescribed form,
- Structural drawings prepared by a qualified designer or Professional
Engineer, depending on size of structure,
- Foundation plan,
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- If a slab foundation greater than 55 square meters (m²) , slab to be
stamped by Professional Structural Engineer,
- If a slab foundation for the structure is for a two-storey structure, carries
masonry and/or has point loads, the slab shall be engineered (any size of
slab) requires a Professional Structural Engineer stamp,
- Floor plans, Wall Sections containing all structural information,
- Elevations of all 4 sides of the structure,
- The number and type of livestock on the whole of the property shall be
provided, as well the type of manure and manure storage for the
determination of Minium Distance Separation calculations,
- Nutrient Management Strategy / Plan approved by the Ontario Ministry of
Food and Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and
- Sewage system permit if applicable.
Park Model Permits for Tourist Commercial Properties
- Completed building permit application on the prescribed form,
- Site plan in accordance with Section 14 and Schedule G,
- Certification documents for compliance with Section 9.38.2.1 CAN/CSA-
Z241 Series,
- Foundation plan,
- Deck plans if appliable in accordance with deck permit requirements, and
- Authorization form from authorized individual from Park.
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Schedule F - Site Plan Requirements
Demolition permit site plan requirements
(a) Location of all buildings on the property,
(b) Name of street,
(c) Building to be demolished to be clearly identified,
(d) Setbacks from all lot lines to the building being requested for demolition,
(e) Dimensions of the building(s) on the property,
(f) Number of storey's of the structure being demolished,
(g) All decks associated with the structure being demolished,
(h) Location of any existing on-site sewage systems (tank, bed and loading
area),
(i) Location and type of well, and depth of casing if a drilled well, and
identified if to be de-commissioned.
(j) Existing rights-of-way or easements,
(k) Shoreline road allowances owned by the Municipality,
(l) The location of any swimming pool, swimming pool enclosures and/or
other recreation facility,
(m)Location of all overhead hydro lines and hydro pole locations, and
(n) Any other information requested by the Chief Building Official.
General Construction Site Plan Requirements
(a) Lot drawn legibly to scale,
(b) Location of all buildings including decks (proposed and existing including
all accessory buildings) on the property,
(c) Street name to be identified,
(d) All setbacks measured horizontally and at right angles from all structures
to all lot lines and high-water mark (if applicable),
(e) Dimensions of the building(s) on the property,
(f) Shoreline road allowances owned by the Municipality,
(g) Location of the proposed or existing well,
(h) Type of well to be identified,
(i) Existing right-of-way and easements,
(j) The location of any swimming pool, swimming pool enclosures and/or
other recreation facility,
(k) Direction of surface water through the use of arrows indicating direction of
water,
(l) Swales and culvert locations or other means to direct storm water,
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(m)Locations where major changes in grade will occur with the use of fill,
armour stone, and other natural materials that may alter the grade.
(n) Location of all overhead hydro line and hydro pole locations, and
(o) All sewage system information applicable itemized in Section 12.0.
On-site Sewage Site Plan Additional Requirements
The following information shall be included on a general site plan for general
construction projects and for site plans specific to On-site Sewage Applications:
(a) The location of all existing On-site Sewage Systems on the property,
(b) Location of the proposed On-site Sewage System,
(c) Location of tank with setbacks clearly shown to structures and lot lines,
(d) Location of septic bed with setbacks clearly shown to structures and lot
lines,
(e) Location of On-site Sewage Systems on adjacent properties (if known),
(f) Location of loading area,
(g) Location of all overhead hydro lines. On-site Sewage System is not
permitted to be located within 4.8 metres of each side of the overhead
hydro line,
(h) Locations of all wells or water supply, including those on neighbouring
properties, and the setbacks of sewage system components from these
wells or water supplies,
(i) Eave trough discharge,
(j) Foundation drainage discharge and/or any drywells on the property,
(k) Location of all wells including neighbouring wells (including type of well),
and
Commercial Site Plans
Commercial site plans shall include the following and shall comply with the Site
Plan Control Guidelines:
(a) The location of all existing and proposed vehicular or pedestrian entrance
or exit points, driveways, walkways and parking lots,
(b) Emergency vehicle access route design including (to conform to Division
B, Part 3, and/or other parts of the Building Code, as applicable,
(c) Traffic circulation plan to include flow traffic, islands and other structures
located in parking and traffic areas,
(d) The location of dry-hydrants and water supply including storage tanks
(above or below grade) or ponds,
(e) Bollard locations,
(f) Fencing locations,
(g) Gate access locations,
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(h) Parking requirements in accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning By-
law,
(i) Loading area requirements in accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law,
(j) Accessible parking spaces,
(k) Location of any additional service structures (i.e. Generators, propane
tanks, oil tanks, HVAC equipment located on the ground),
(l) Accessibility requirements for path of travel to the building,
(m)Storm water management,
(n) Lighting and signage locations,
(o) Landscaping requirements in accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law or other applicable documents,
(p) On-site Sewage systems, existing and/or proposed,
(q) Well locations, existing and/or proposed,
(r) Refuse storage locations,
(s) Property dimensions,
(t) Barrier free path of travel to the proposed buildings,
(u) Sidewalks, stairs, ramps, patios, steps, etc.,
(v) Building entrances,
(w) Existing and proposed grades, and
(x) Site servicing including underground services (Bell, hydro lines, other
services).