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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC BY-LAW 2014-26
^Ti!1JLa ?^laA^ ^?f-g^l^^o<r1strl?ctio?;.[?em?iti^n’anc! chan9e of use Permits for Buildings,
Structures, and All Other_Related Services Within the Township of South Frontenacand to Repeal’Bvlaws 1998-06 and 2002-06, and Schedule “A” to 2002-97, as amended BUILDING BY-LAW
y^^^.p^?n!?..section,9 of?e Municipal Act'2001 s-0- 2001, chapter 25 a municipality has the^cit^ nghts^owe. and privileges of anatural person for the purpose o^sing-Sonty under this or any other Act; ^.D/^<E^^!Jl^ant_t?_ST,ction 8- <1)of the Municipal Act. 2001 S.O. 2001, chapter 25 the
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AND WHEREAS Section 7 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992. c.23, as amended, authorizes munk.pal council to pass By-laws r.specting construction, demolition and change of use permits, inspections and related matters including fees;
AND WHEREAS notice was given and a Public meeting held on May 20, 2014 in accordance with the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amendedtn relation to proposed amendments to the Building By-law 1998-06, as amended with respect to building related fees;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac deems it necessary and desirable to repeal By-laws 1998-06 and 2002-06, and Schedule “A” to 2002-97, as
amended and to enact a new Building By-law for the issuance of permits and related matters, including the establishment of a fee schedule;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac enacts as
follows:
LGENERAL
1.1 This By-law may be cited as the “Building By-law”.
1.2 Words in the singular may include the plural and words in the plural may include the singular 1.3 Specific terms include both sexes and include corporations.
1.4 The headings and subheadings used in this By-law shall not form a part of the By-law, but shall be deemed to be inserted for convenience of reference only.
1.5 This By-law is to be read in conjunction with all the Statutes referred to in the preamble hereto and in the event that there is a conflict between the provisions of this By-law and the provisions of the Act as amended, or its regulations, then the provisions of the Act and its regulations as amended prevail.
1.6 Schedule “A”, “Bfl, and “C”, attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1
Non-defined terms.
In this By-law all words or phrases shall have the meaning accorded to them in the Building Code Act or its regulations (the Building Code); in addition to those words and phrases. in this By-law…
2.2 “Act means the Building Code Act, 1992, S.0.1992, c.23, as amended.
2.3 -Applicant means the owner of a building or property who applies for a permit or any person authorized 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 or buildings and anyone acting under the authority of such person or corporation.
2.4 “Complete application” means an application that meets the requirements set out in the building code for applications where the Chief Building Official is required to make a decision within a prescribed time period, and section 4 and Schedule “B” of this By-law.
2.5 ‘‘Conditional permit means a permit issued under subsection 8(3) of the Act.
2-6 ‘parvalpermlt’means a permit issu8d bythe chief Buiuin9 offi"al to construct part of a building.
2.7 “Permit- means permission or authorization given in writing by the Chief Building Official to Perform work, to change the use of abuilding or part thereof;or to occupy a buiTdingorpart thereof, as regulated by the Act and Building Code.
2-8 u,perm!t ho^ef means the owner to whom the permit has been issued or where a permit has been transferred, the new owner to whom the permit has been transferred.
2'9 ^?^anl’-T_ear?s,a ,detailed drawing(s) of proposed improvements to a given property at a defined scale, plot plans is also known as a site plans.
2.10 “Revised submission” means additional information filed with the Chief Building Official which
^^^^^LT^^e^rT?i?^Jto^^ST?^^^.^T^S^CA^-?es^n_of-?^b ll.dinS.C>r Part a building for which a permit has already been issued and for which approval by the Chief Building Official is required.
2.11 “Supplementary submission” means a resubmission of additional information in relation to
building permit application documents previously filed and reviewed, that requires additional review to determine Building Code compliance.
2.12 “Township” means The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac. 3. CLASSES OF PERMITS
3.1 Classes of permte required for the construction, demolition or change of use of a building shall be set out in Schedule “A” to this By-law.
- REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMIT APPLICATIONS
General Requirements
4.1 To be considered a complete application, every permit application shall be accompanied by the approval documents issued by the agencies responsible for the applicable laws listed in the building code, where those agencies issue approval documents and the law applies to the construction or demolition being proposed.
4.2 An application for a permit may be refused by the Chief Building Official where it is not a complete application.
4.3 The Chief Building Official is delegated the authority to create and/or adopt for usage, forms (other than those prescribed by the Act or the Code) which provide for the collection of specific information in relation to permit applications which information is necessary for the administrationand enforcement of the Act and the Code. This delegated authority is subject to the following conditions:
4.3.1 The Chief Building Official shall maintain a list of forms that it has issued or adopted for usage.
4.4 The Chief Building Official may, as the Chief Building Official deems appropriate, provide prescribed forms in an electronic format and may allow for electronic submission of completed permit application forms.
4.5 Notwithstanding subsection 4.4, completed forms generated electronically shall be accepted subject to the endorsement by the applicant.
4.6 Applications submitted in accordance with this By-law or otherwise required by the Act become the property of the Township and will be disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation or by-law. Applications for Permits to Construct
4.7. Every application for a permit to construct a building shall:
4.7.1 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 buildFng permff application is made;
4.7.2 be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in section 5 and Schedule “B” of this by-law; and
4-7-3 ^^o^^^?La^^^^J)Lool^^?^a^.yen^{. an.d. Pr°Perty ownership, unless such proof is determined by the Chief Building Official to be unnecessary.
Applications for Permits to Demolish
4.8 Every application for a permit to demolish a building shall: 4.8.1 identify and describe in detail the work to be done and the existing use and occuDancv of
the building, or part thereof, for which the application for a permiUo demolish is made; and the proposed use and occupancy of that part of the building, if any, that will remain upon completion of the demolition;
4.8.2 be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in section 5 and Schedule “B” of this By-law; and
4.8.3 be accompanied by acceptable proof of corporate identity and property ownership, unless such proof is determined by the Chief Building Official to be unnecessary. Applications for Permits to Construct Part of a Building
4.9 In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.7, every application for a partial permit shall: 4.9.1 require a permit application for the entire project; and 4.9.2 be accompanied by plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information
covering that part of the work for which application for a partial permit is made, together with such information pertaining to the remainder of the work as may be required by the Chief Building Official; and
4.9.3 include payment of all applicable fees for the complete project.
4.10 The Chief Building Official may issue a partial permit when the Chief Building Official
determines it is appropriate to expedite substantial construction before a permit for the entire building is available and where the relevant provisions of this By-law and the Act are met. 4.10.1 When determining whether to issue a partial permit, the Chief Building Official shall have regard for the likelihood of subsequent approvals being available in a timely fashion such that a project is not interrupted and exposed to potential damage from the elements, while awaiting subsequent approvals.
Application for Conditional Permits
4.11 In addition to the requirements of subsection 4.7, every application for a conditional permit shall: 4.11.1 include a written statement from the applicant explaining why the applicant believes that unreasonable delays in construction would occur if a conditional permit is not granted; and
4.11.2 include a written acknowledgement from the applicant of the necessary approvals that must be obtained in respect of the proposed building in order for the permit to be issued and the time in which such approvals will be obtained;
4.11.3 include payment of all applicable fees for the complete project. Conditional Permit Issuance: Discretionary 4.12 The Chief Building Official may, at his discretion, issue a conditional permit where unreasonable
delays are anticipated in obtaining all necessary approvals, and where the relevant provisions of this By-law and the Act are met.
4.13 Prior to the issuance of a conditional permit the applicant, and any other persons the Chief Building Official determines, shall enter into a written agreement with the Township.
Applications for Permits for Change of Use 4.14 Every application for a permit for a change of use shall:
4.14.1 identify and describe in detail the existing and proposed use and occupancy of the building, or part thereof, for which the application for a permit is made; and
4.14.2 be accompanied by the plans, specifications, documents, forms and other information prescribed in section 5 and Schedule “B” of this By-law. No Implication of Permit Availability
4115 ^??v^s?,?dins.?e issuance of a Permit under section 410 (Partial or 4.11 (Conditional the Chief Building Official shall not be deemed, implied or obliged to issue any further or additional
permits for such property.
4.16 Whereconstruction has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit, a permit based on any of the above applications may be issued at the sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
Abandoned Penn/Yand Permit Applications
4.17 An application for a permit shall be deemed to be abandoned by the applicant where:
4.17.1 the application has been determined to be incomplete pursuant to section 4.2 of this Bylaw and remains incomplete for a period 90 days from the date the application was
determined to be incomplete; or
4.17.2 the applicant has failed to obtain a copy of a building permit within 90 days of being
notified that suchperm/Ns available for issuance (including where the payment of any
outstanding fees is required at the time of issuance).
4.17.3 any permit issued may be revoked in accordance to the provisions of Section 8.(10) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended.
Revisions of Permits
4.18 After the issuance of a permit under the Act, the applicant shall give notice to the Chief Building
Official in writing of any material change to a plan, specification, document or their information
upon which a permit was issued, together with the details of such change, which change shall not be made without the prior written authorization of the Chief Building Official.
4.19 Application for authorization of any substantial change shall constitute a revised submission or a supplementary submission. 5. PLANS AND SPCIFICATIONS
5.1 As part of the application for a permit and in addition to the requirements of section 4 of this bylaw, every applicant shall submit to the Chief Building Official the following:
5.1.1 sufficient plans, specifications, documents, forms and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official to determine whether the proposed construction, demolition, or change of use conforms to the Act, the Building Code, and any other applicable law;
5.1.2 where a plot plan is required to satisfy Section 5.1.1, the plot plan shall reference a
current plan of survey certified by a registered Ontario Land Surveyor. A plot plan shall show;
5.1.2.1 lot size and dimensions of the property;
5.1.2.2 setbacks from existing and proposed buildings to property boundaries and to each other;
5.1.2.3 existing and finished ground levels or grades; and
5.1.2.4 existing rights of way, easements, and municipal services; 5.1.3 a copy of the plan of survey upon which the plot plan is referenced shall also be submitted, unless the Chief Building Official waives this requirement.
5.2 Plans, specifications and other documents submitted by an applicant shall: 5.2.1 be fully coordinated among design disciplines and intended for construction, demolition or change of use;
5.2.2 be fully dimensioned and drawn to a suitable scale that clearly depicts the proposed construction, demolition or change of use;
5.2.3 be submitted on paper or other suitable and durable material; and 5.2.4 contain information and text that is clear and legible.
5.3 Unless otherwise deemed necessary by the Chief Building Official, every application shall be
accompanied by three (3) sets of plans, specifications, forms, documents and other information
required to facilitate the administration and enforcement of the Building Code.
5-4 on_?.om^l?tion,of t.he construction of a building, the Chief Building Official may require the applicant to submlt a set of as-constructed plans, including a plan of survey showing the location of a building.
5.5 Plans and specifications submitted in accordance with this By-law or otherwise required by the
Act become the property of the Township and will be disposed of or retained in accordance with relevant legislation or by-law.
- AUTHORIZATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
6.1 Where approval for an alternative solution under the Building Code is proposed in either the application for a permit, or in a material change to a plan, specification, document or other information on the basis of which a permit was issued, the applicant shall submit: 6.1.1 an application on a form prescribed by the Chief Building Official; 6.1.2 supporting documentation demonstrating that the proposed alternative solution will and provide the level of performance required by the Building Code; 6.1.3 payment of the required fee prescribed by Schedule “C” 7. FEES AND REFUNDS
7.1 The Chief Building Official shall determine the required application fees in accordance with Schedule “C” to this By-law, and;
7.1.1 despite the above the Chief Building Official may place a valuation on the cost of the proposed project as contained in Schedule “C” and where disputed by the applicant, the applicant shall pay the required fee under protest and, within six months of completion of the project, shall submit an audited statement of the actual costs. Where the Chief
Building Official, in his sole discretion, agrees that the audited costs are less than the valuation, the Chief Building Official may issue a partial refund that reflects the difference between the two amounts.
7.2 The Chief Building Official shall not issue a permit until fees required by this By-law have been paid in full by the applicant.
7.3 In addition to the fees paid at the time of the building permit application, when an applicant makes supplementary submissions and revised submissions, the applicant shall pay the prescribed fee which shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule “C”.
7.4 The Fees set out in Schedule “C” shall be adjusted annually on and effective the 1st of February based upon the 3rd quarter Statistics Canada Non-Residential Cost Index: Ottawa; where such
index indicates negative growth, the fees shall remain at the level established for the prior year. The Chief Building Official shall update Schedule “C” as of February 1st each year, roundin’g the fees up to the next dollar, however no amendment to the by-law shall be required to give effect to the fee changes.
7.5 where any Fees set out in Schedule “C” remain unpaid after the due date, the amount unpaid shall be added to the tax roll and collected as taxes.
7.6 In the case of withdrawal or abandonment of an application, or refusal, or revocation of a Pe”"^ and upon written request by the applicant:^ Chief Building Official may refund any
unearned fees to the party that made payment, which shall be calculated in accordance with Schedule “C”.
- TRANSFER OF PERMITS
8-1 !fthe owner ofthe land changes subsequent to the issuance of a permit and prior to the final
^p^?iSily^e«d. ??!ie^it?8^^ ^1a.y-be_tra^sf^!Ted.to the n?w owner (the transferee) of
the subject lands upon the submission of an application in accordance with’the requirements of
section 4 of this by-law, and where such application is accompanied by the following: 8.1.2 Proof of ownership of the subject lands by the transferee;
8.1.3 written confirmation from the designer, architect and/or professional engineer or such
^S^r r<3^i!l^LP^^, ^f^?^^in*^ej?^i^l^£liT=tioiL?ia?:-T^L.^e^0^ °_^fi -l?as ?.e^-r!!a.i^to.^_r’.t.in^to,prov"je.thTst^ed.ser^iceiin.resPectoftheappiic£ltion(if
such services continued to be required under the ^rf/Code) or the name, address, telephone number of the designer, architect and/or professional engineer or such other qualified person and where applicable the written oonfirmation of such person or firm that they have be retained in relation to the application;
8.1.4 the payment of applicable fees set out in Schedule “C”.
8.2 Upon the issuance of a transfer of permit to the transferee, the transferee shall be deemed to be
the permit holder and the original permit holder shall have no further rights or obligations to the
Township under the permrf save and except for any obligations set out in an agreement entered into under clause 8(3)(c) of the Act.
- NOTICES FOR INSPECTIONS
9.1 Inspection notices required by the building code and this By-law shall be made in writing or by telephone.
9.2 Inspection notices are required a minimum of two business days prior to the stages of construction specified_therein and shall be given in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 1.3.5 of Division C of the Building Code.
9.3 The person to whom the permit has been issued shall notify the Chief Building Official of each stage of construction for which a notice is prescribed by the Building Code.
9.4 Notwithstanding section 10 of this By-law, the person to whom the permit has been issued shall
notify the Chief Building Official of the date of completion of the building or demolition work no more than two days after that date.
9.5 In addition to the notices prescribed in Article 1 .3.5.1 of Division C of the Building Code, the
personto whom a permit has been issued shall give the Chief Building Official notice of the
readiness for inspection for the stages of construction set out in Article 1.3.5.2 of Division C of the Building Code, where applicable. 9.6 All notices for inspections as described above shall not be deemed effective until the notice is
acknowledged as received by the Chief Building Official in writing or by telephone. 10. FENCING CONSTRUCTION SITES
10.1 Where, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a construction or demolition site presents a hazard to the public, the Chief Building Official may require the permit holder to erect such
fencing to the standards and specifications that the Chief Building Official deems to be appropriate in the circumstances.
10.2 When determining if a construction or demolition site presents a hazard to the public and requires the erection of fencing and the type of fencing required, the Chief Building Official shall have regard to:
10.2.1 the proximity of the construction site to occupied dwellings;
10.2.2 the proximity of the construction site to lands accessible to the public, including but not limited to streets, parks and commercial and institutional activities;
10.2.3 the hazards presented by the construction activities and materials; 10.2.4 the feasibility and effectiveness of site fencing; and 10.2.5 the duration of the hazard.
10.3 When the Chief Building Official is of the opinion that fencing is required, the permit holder shall, prior to the commencement of any construction, demolition, or placement of materials or
Sq^i_?me!ltr?n ^it.e’ ere?t or .cause to be erected fencing to the standards required by the Chief
.B^uldi? l-?ffi.?ial_?0 enclose the construction or demolition site for the purposes of preventing
unauthorized entry on the site. For the purposes of this section, construction or demolition site
shall include the area of the proposed construction or demolition and any area where materials
or equipment are stored or operated.
- OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
11.1 Anyperson is guilty of an offence and is subject to a penalty in accordance with Section 36 of the Building Code Act, 1992,3.0.1992, c.23, as amended’if the person:
(a) knowingly furnishes false information in any application under the Act, in any certificate
required to be issued or in any statement or return required to be furnished under the Act
or the regulations; (b)
fails to comply with an order, direction or other requirement made under the Act; or
(c)
contravenes the Act, the regulations or this By-law passed under section 7 of the Act.
- SEVERABILITY
12.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a section of this By-law to J)e invalid such section or part of a section shall not be construed as having persuaded or influenced Council to pass the remainder of this By-law and it is hereby declared that the remainder of this By-law shall be valid and shall remain in force.
- REPEAL AND TRANSITION
13.1 By-law Number 1998-06, as amended by By-law 2002-06 and Schedule “A” to By-law 2002-97 are hereby repealed in their entirety upon the date that this By-law comes into force. 13.2 Notwithstanding sections 13.1 and 14.1 of this By-law, for any complete permit applications received prior to the effective date of this By-law, the provisions of By-law Number 1 998-06, as amended shall remain in force and effect of the purpose of those permit applications. 14. EFFECTIVE DATE
14.1 This By-law shall come into force and take effect June 1,2014.
By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed by Council on the 20th of day May, 2014. ;.»
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INISTRATIVE OFFICER
SCHEDULE “A” OF BY-LAW 2014-26
^r^L8 ?^laA^ t^?^.9^^-SCS!^^i??*?^rT1?Jiti^-n’ anc! cha.n5e °f 4se permits for Buildings,
Structures, and All Other^Related Services Within the Township of South Frontenac and to RepeaTBylaws 1998-06 and 2002-06, and Schedule “A” to 2002-97, as amended CLASSES OF PERMITS BUILDING PERMIT:
To be for the purpose of allowing all types of construction governed by the Act and the Building Code. CHANGE OF USE PERMIT:
To comply with the requirements of Section 10. (1) of the Act. CONDITIONAL PERMIT: .
^^’^ t/O^J1it.I^S?^,n^ly:?in^ [!!?-^i?e-!s^?^r!il^-in-acco[d^!1ce w/i,t,h section 8-(3)ofthe
^cfi Th-e?.hieJ By.idinS o,ffidal ls. herebyauthorizedto execute the written agreement referred to in Section 4 of this By-law on behalf of the Township where the Chief Building Official is satisfied that
the compliance required under Section 8 of the Act has been achieved. DEMOLITION PERMIT:
To be used for the demolition of all or part of a building or structure. PARTIAL PERMIT:
When, a permit is a_pplied_for in accordance to the provisions of the Building By-law, in order to expedite work, the Chief Building Official may grant approval for construction to proceed for a portion of a structure
SCHEDULE “B” OF BY-LAW 2014-26
^,iI1rLa ^I8A^ ^^9^S^O^I!!.n:lfli??^?^T?l’ti^-n’anc! cha,n5e 0? 4se permits for Buildings,
Structures, and All Other Related Services Within the Township of South Frontenac and to Repeai’Bvlaws 1998-06 and 2002-06, and Schedule “A” to 2002-97, as amended
Plans, Specifications and Documentation Requirements General Information required on all plans and specifications; .
TLt!?-^c^^nt?lningi Project title °.r proposed use of building, owner’s name, municipal
address of the project location, scale of drawing, drawing title; date drawing produced and, Resigner’s contact and qualification information, in accordance with all applicable legislations.
?.ec!^ed pl?n? and SPecifications for all residential properties containing not more than two
S%s^s^r;rsrr£a±"£^^±,sbuildings including ancillary buildings that serve the main building;
- ^^i!^t^ii^c^LH*y^?^^I^i^s^n-^-ei?^t?i??1^ d.eier,l,n,i,necLb^ thTscope of
the work involved, noting that for alterations or repairs the Chief Building Official may accept less.
Required Plans and Specifications for all other buildings including their ancillary buildings; .
Architectural^structural, mechanical (including HVAC and plumbing), site services and electrical as^determined by the scope of the work involved noting that for alterations and repairs the Chief Building Official may accept less.
Additional Forms / Documents submissions (where applicable) .
Property Owner’s Letter of Authorization appointing an agent, or copy of deed or recent tax
bill .
Commitment to General Review signed by all project team disciplines
.
Building Code Data Matrix
.
Geotechnical Investigation Report
.
Complete Construction Specifications (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical)
.
Copies of authorizations/permits from other approving agencies (Applicable Law approvals)
.
Energy Efficiency Design Summary form for Part 9 Residential Houses
This required information is in addition to any information specified in Sections 4 and 5 of this By-law. In addition to the foregoing items, other information may be required to enable the Chief Building
Official to determine whether the proposed work conforms to the Ontario Building Code
SCHEDULE “C” OF BY-LAW 2014-26
^.’^L3 f^laA^ t^?f.9^S^!t^i??A/E^T?^iti^-n’an<! chaj1s® of use Permits for Buildings,
Structures, and All Other^Related Services Within the Township of South Frontenacand to Repeal’Bvlaws 1998-06 and 2002-06, and Schedule “A” to 2002-97, as amended
INDEX
PERMIT FEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
PART 1 - Terms and Definitions PART 2 - Fee Calculations Guide PART 3 - Fee Tables PART 4 - Refund of Permit Fees PART 1 - TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 1.1 Non-defined terms.
Definitions of words and phrases used in this Schedule that are not included in the list of
?T^n!ti^[1-s.irl.?h^?art_sha11 haye lf?e meanin9s which are commonly assigned to them in the context jn which they are used in this Schedule taking into account the specialized use of
terms with the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies. 1.2 Defined Terms.
The following words and terms in this Schedule have the following meaning for the purposes of this Schedule.
Project means the total estimate value of construction cost, which includes Value the cost of construction, professional designer compensation, and other similar charges. PART 2 - FEE CALCULATIONS GUIDE
2.1 Minimum Permit Fee Calculation
The minimum fee for any permit application for work proposed shall be sixty dollars ($60.00) 2.2 Total Permit Fee Calculations
The summation of all applicable fees found Tables 1 to 3 shall result in the total Permit Fee.
PART 3 - FEE TABLES
3.1 Classes of Projects and Fee Index
Except as provided otherwise, the following permit fees shall apply: Table 1- Permits Permit type
Project Type New Buildings, Sb-uctures and Designated Structures as defined by the Building Code not listed
Building
Change of Use
below
Base Fee
$14.00 per thousand dollars of project value
All Additions and Renovations/Alterations to buildings or structures
$14.00 per thousand dollars of project value
Where compensating construction is required
$14.00 per thousand dollars of project value
Pursuant to s. 10 of the Building Code Act
Demolition
where no construction is proposed or required
$60.00 flat fee
Complete building or structure demolition
$90.00 per structure
Partial demolition of structure or building
$60.00 per structure
Occupancy
Applicable to only projects that require occupancy
Partial Permit
Requested by applicant Where permit is issued to
pursuant to the building code
allow partial construction of a building
$60.00 per request, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1
Plumbing fixtures
$8.00 per fixture trap (minimum $60,00) plus, $30.00percross connections to non-potable water systems
As regulated by the building code, including but not limited to, hydro nic heating, sprinkler, and irrigation systems
Plumbing
Connection to municipal water system
All new or replacement signs that require a building
Sign
$25.00 per unit
See By-law 2009-08, as amended, for related charges
permit, as prescribed in the building code
$14.00 per thousand dollars of project value
system
As regulated by the building code
$90.00 per permit
Swimming pools (public)
As regulated by the building code
$14.00 per thousand dollars of project value
Swimming pools (private)
For pool fencing regulated under the Municipal Act
See By-law 2002-97, as amended, for related charges
As regulated by the building code
$90.00 per permit
As regulated by the building code
$60.00 per unit
Solar photovoltaic
Tents Wood Stove or
Fireplace or new chimney
Table 2 - Clerical & Administrative Fees Function
Detail
Fee
Additional Inspections
$80.00 per repeat re-inspections of same stage of
Building Compliance Title Search
$80.00 each
Compliance Letters to other
construction, at the Chief Building Officials discretion
Government Authorities
$80.00 per Letter
Consent & Zoning By-law Amendment Application Review and
$80.00 per report issued.
comments
Clerical
Renewal of building permit
$60.00 per deferral of revocation of permit that may be
Review of revised permit documents
$60.00 per hour
Special Requests for File Research
$60.00 per hour
Transfer of Permit to new property
revoked in accordance to the building code
owner
$60.00 per permit
911 Roadside identification Signs
See By-law 2001-109, as amended, for related charges to the assignment or reassignment and Installation of
new Civic Address number blade sign Construct or Demolish without Permit Issued
Investigations To offset additional investigative and administrative costs.
Non Compliance Re-Inspection
Double normal permit fee, $15,000.00 maximum Prior to the issuance of an Order pursuant to the Building Code Act $100.00 per inspection Where an Order not complied with, additional site
inspections to review status of non-compliance Order registered on title
$500.00 per Order
Issuance of Summons
$500.00 a Summons plus legal expense
Subdivision Lot Grading Non-
Third Party Review or Consultation
$80.00 per site inspections or meetings to determine or
compliance
observe corrective measures where grading not installed as per approved subdivision plan
Where determined by the Chief Building Official that peer review
The applicant or permit holder shall reimburse the
and/or consultation by a third party consultant is required.
municipality all fees and expenses of the consultant, in addition to the fees noted in this schedule.
Table 3 - Conditional Permits & Agreements Permit type
Agreement Type Simple agreement, not listed below Other agreements, Including but not limited to, remediation
Conditional Building Permits
of buildings or structures previously used
Fee
$200.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table I, and refundable deposits stipulated in the agreement $2000.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1 and
as illicit marijuana grow-op or clandestine
refundable deposits stipulated in the agreement
Retrofit Order from Fire Dept.
Applicable fees noted in Table 1.
Request to use Alternative Solution
$2000.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1
labs
Note:
Where determined by the Chief
Building Official that peer review
and/or consultation by a third party consultant is required to process any application. The applicant shall reimburse the municipality all fees and expenses of the consultant, in addition to the fees noted in this table.
Request for Chief Building Official to accept Alternative Material
$2000.00, plus applicable fees noted in Table 1
Temporary Two Dwelling Agreement
$200.00 fee, plus a refundable $10,000.00 deposit
Dwelling Trailers under a temporary living agreement
$200.00 fee per unit, plus a refundable $3000.00 deposit per unit
PART 4 - REFUND OF PERMIT FEES 4.1 General Provisions
(1) Refunds of fees collected under the authority of Tables 1 to 3, shall be provided in accordance with other provisions of this Part, where the; o Building Permits have been issued, but no construction has commenced, o Building Permits have not been revoked,
o Building Permit Applications have not expired, 4.2 Refund Provisions for Permit Fees found in Tables 1 to 3 of this Schedule
(1) Requests for refunds must be submitted to the Chief Building Official in writing who will determine the amount of Permit Fees, if any, that may be refunded.
(2) Except as provided in sentence (3), the amount of fees refundable shall be calculated based on the total of all building permit fees collected under the authority of Tables 1 to 3 of this Schedule, as follows: 0
75 percent refundable if applicant cancels application prior to release of permit for issuance;
0
50 percent refundable if Chief Building Official has released the permit for issuance;
(3) Notwithstanding sentence (2), no refund shall be made of an amount less than $30.00.
