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Building permits — Zorra, Ontario: By-law No. 61-25 - Building By-law (repeals By-law 01-24)

In the Township of Zorra, Ontario, building permit rules are set by By-law No. 61-25 - Building By-law (repeals By-law 01-24), verified 2026-09-25. Permit required for: Construct, cause construction, demolish a building, or change the use of a building without a permit. Permit fees: Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; where based on valuation, total cost of all work including material and labour. Administered by: Chief Building Official and Inspectors appointed by by-law.

By-law No. 61-25 - Building By-law (repeals By-law 01-24) adopted bylaw

permit required for	Construct, cause construction, demolish a building, or change the use of a building without a permit.	s. 8.3.1(a)-(c); 'changes the use of a building before receiving a permit'
fee basis	Calculated in accordance with Schedule 'A'; where based on valuation, total cost of all work including material and labour.	s. 8.1.1, 8.1.3; Schedule 'A'
authority	Chief Building Official and Inspectors appointed by by-law.	s. 1(j), 1(p), 12.1.2
fine range	Fine as provided in section 36 of the Act; additional fee up to $10,000 for work without permit.	s. 14.1.1; s. 8.3.1

scout note

Township's own Building Code Act, 1992 by-law: permit classes, application/plan requirements, additional-residential-unit rules, registered code agencies, inspections, and Schedule of fees (e.g. porch/deck $186-$371 flat + per-sq.-ft.); repeals and replaces By-law 01-24.