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Building permits — Welland, Ontario: Building By-law No. 2020-140

In the City of Welland, Ontario, building permit rules are set by Building By-law No. 2020-140, verified 2026-08-29. Permit required for: Construction, demolition or change of use as set forth in Schedule "A". Fees set in: Schedule "A" of this By-law. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors.

Building By-law No. 2020-140 adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construction, demolition or change of use as set forth in Schedule "A".	Part 2
fee basis	Calculated per Schedule "A"; formula Permit Fee = SI x A (SI = Service Index, A = floor area in m²); if cannot calculate, 1.6% of project construction value; minimum $164.00.	Schedule "A", s. 1; s. 6.1; Schedule "A", s. 2
fees location	Schedule "A" of this By-law	s. 6.1
authority	Chief Building Official and Inspectors	Schedule "F"

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Governs building permits under the Building Code Act: construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy, permit transfer and inspections.